VM9214BT Operating Instructions CLOSE DISP PIC NAV / WIDE VM9214BT TILT EJECT M U T E A/V INPUT 160 watts peak 40W x 4
VM9214BT CONTENTS Thank you for choosing a Jensen product. We hope you will find the instructions in this owner’s manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to use all the features of your new Jensen VM9214BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment. Features ................................................................................................................................ 1 Controls and Indicators ....................................
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VM9214BT FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9214BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9214BT installed by a reputable installation shop.
VM9214BT General • Navigation Ready (NAV102) • Built-in Bluetooth, providing hands-free profile for safety and convenience and A2DP profile for streaming music from a PDA/PMP • One Composite Video Output for Additional Screens • Front Panel Audio/Video Input • Three-Band Tone control (Bass, Mid and Treble) with Eight Preset EQ Curves • Front Panel A/V Aux Input for Portable Media Devices • Front, Rear and Subwoofer Line Output • Programmable Volume Control • Rear Camera Input (Normal and Mirror Image View)
VM9214BT WARNING! To reduce the risk of a traffic accident (except when using for rear view video camera) never use the video display function while driving the vehicle. This is a violation of federal law. WARNING! Never disassemble or adjust the unit. WARNING! To prevent injury from shock or fire, never expose this unit to moisture or water. WARNING! Never use irregular discs. WARNING! To prevent damage to the mechanism inside this unit, avoid impact to the TFT monitor.
VM9214BT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1. CLOSE/OPEN Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the TFT monitor into viewing position. Press again to close the TFT. 2. PIC/BAND Press to adjust the Brightness and Contrast (see “Image/Display Settings” on page 7). With the monitor closed, press BAND to change between three FM and two AM bands. 3. DISC SLOT 4. NAV/WIDE/ | With the monitor closed, press to seek backward.
VM9214BT 12. RESET Press to reset system settings to factory default (except the password and parental lock setting). 13. A/V Input Attach a compatible A/V device. 14. USB Interface Connector Connect a USB device for playback of music/video files.
VM9214BT USING THE TFT MONITOR Open/Close TFT Monitor Open TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing position. Close TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel to load the display panel back into the compartment. TFT Monitor Auto Open If “TFT Auto Open” is “on” when the unit is turned on, the monitor automatically moves to the viewing position.
VM9214BT Aspect Ratio Press and hold the WIDE button (4) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as follows: FULL The entire screen is extended horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to 9. The extension ratio is the same at any point. NORMAL The conventional display image has a 4 to 3 ratio of horizontal to vertical, leaving a blank area on the right and left sides of the display. STANDBY Screen becomes black. Touch screen to resume.
VM9214BT Parking Brake Inhibit When the pink "Parking" wire is connected to the vehicle Parking Brake circuit, the front TFT monitor will display video when the Parking Brake is engaged. (When the pink wire is grounded via the Parking Brake circuit, video will be displayed.
VM9214BT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Press the /SRC button (10) on the unit to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light up and the current mode status appears in the LCD (7). You can also turn on the unit by pressing the OPEN button (1) and opening the TFT screen. Press and hold the button to power off the unit.The monitor is drawn back into the main compartment. Audible Beep Confirmation An audible beep tone confirms each function selection.
VM9214BT Source Menu You can also use the touch screen to change the source through the SOURCE MENU. To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the top left corner of the screen or press the SRC button on the front panel (10). RADIO SOURCE MENU RADIO DISC USB1 USB2 AUX CAMERA N E W S BT NAV Touch the RADIO, DISC, USB1, USB2, BT, NAV, AUX or CAMERA button to select the corresponding source. NOTE: If an iPod is attached to a USB1 port, “IPOD” appears instead of the text “USB1.
VM9214BT information regarding the use of USB devices, see “Inserting a USB Device” on page 34. Volume Adjustment Volume Increase/Decrease To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary encoder (11) on the front panel. When the volume level reaches “0” or “40”, a beep sounds, indicating that the adjustment limit has been reached. The LCD or TFT screen displays the volume level for 3 seconds.
VM9214BT Table 3: Audio Adjustments Audio Function FAD BAL Adjustable Range Grid Grid NOTE: The EQ mode will automatically change to “USER” when individual audio functions are adjusted. The Audio menu will automatically exit after a few seconds of inactivity. To exit quickly, touch the top left corner of the screen or press and hold the rotary encoder (11).
VM9214BT ** If additional steering wheel control buttons are available on the vehicle, function 7 / 8 may be assigned the "Select" feature. This feature / function may not be available on some vehicles. Select Operation If "Select" (function 7 or 8) is held down and function 4 is pressed momentarily, Preset Up will be selected. If "Select" (function 7 or 8) is held down and function 5 is pressed momentarily, Preset Down will be selected.
VM9214BT SETUP MENU To access system settings, touch the button on the screen to enter the “SETUP” menu. The “GENERAL” sub-menu appears highlighted in blue. 05:33 AM RADIO RDS Bluetooth Rating Hardware P.VOL TS Cal DEMO SETUP MENU General Language Clock Mode Clock Tuner Region Beep Audio Back 12Hr 04 : 31 AM USA On Accessing Menu Items Touch the sub-menu name to select a sub-menu (Language, Audio, RDS, etc.).
VM9214BT Setting Options Tuner Region Beep Function USA • • • • AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz AM Frequency Band - 530kHz~1720kHz FM Frequency Spacing - 200kHz FM Frequency Band - 87.5MHz~107.9MHz S.Amer1 • • • • AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz AM Frequency Band - 530kHz~1720kHz FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz FM Frequency Band - 87.5MHz~108.0MHz Arabia • • • • AM Frequency Spacing - 9kHz AM Frequency Band - 531kHz~1620kHz FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz FM Frequency Band - 87.5MHz~108.
VM9214BT Setting DVD Menu Options English Function DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in English. Audio Sub-menu Features Setting DRC Options Off On Loudness Off Function Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better playback for low volumes. Turn bass boost on/off On Subwoofer Off Sub Filter 80Hz Turn the subwoofer on/off. On 120Hz Selecting a crossover frequency sets a cut-off frequency of the subwoofer's LPF (low-pass filter).
VM9214BT Bluetooth Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Bluetooth Off Disable Bluetooth function. On Enable Bluetooth function. Connect Manual Connect the last active mobile phone by touching the CONNECT icon when disconnected. Auto Automatically connect when your paired phone is in range. Auto Answer Manual Manually answer calls by touching the “call” button. Auto The unit automatically answers all incoming calls. Pairing Code The default code is “1234”.
VM9214BT NOTE: Record the password and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The rating for each disc is marked on the disc, disc packing, or documentation. If the rating is not available on the disc, the parental lock feature is unavailable. Some discs restrict only portions of the disc, allowing the appropriate content will play. For details, please refer to the disc description.
VM9214BT P.VOL Sub-menu Features Setting Source Options RADIO DISC Function Choose a source for which you would like to increase the relative volume (LEVEL). USB1 USB2 BT NAV AUX CAMERA Level 0-6 Increase relative volume for specified source up to 6 decibels. TS Cal (Screen Calibration) To access the “Screen Calibration” function from the SETUP menu, select the “TS CAL” option. After entering calibration mode, a crosshair appears in a corner quadrant of the screen.
VM9214BT TUNER OPERATION Tuner TFT Display 8 17 RADIO 4 1 FM-1 2 10 21 9 22 19 LOC PTY 3 01:02 PM P1 87.5 MHz ST E Q 5 RDS P1 87.5 MHz P2 90.1 MHz 14 20 P3 98.1 MHz 12 PS P4 106.1MHz P5 107.9MHz 13 P6 102.9MHz 6 1/2 BAND PS: 11 7 16 15 MEM 18 24 PTY AS 23 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
VM9214BT 16. 1/2: Touch to view a second screen of menu choices 17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source 18. MEM: View screen used to enter current channel into preset memory 19. : Touch to view the SETUP menu 20. PS (Preview Scan): Touch to scan all stations available, stopping for 5 seconds at each and continuing until a station is selected 21. PTY Indicator 22. RDS Indicator 23. AS: Touch to automatically store stations 24. PTY: Touch to activate the PTY function 25.
VM9214BT Direct Tuning To enter a radio station directly, touch the menu. button to display the direct entry FM: _ _ _ . _ MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Clear Exit Enter Enter the desired radio station using the on-screen number pad. Press the Enter button to tune to the selected station. To exit the screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To clear your entry and start over, touch Clear. Using Preset Stations Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for each band.
VM9214BT 2. Touch an on-screen preset button (6) to select the corresponding stored station. P1 87.5 MHz P2 90.1 MHz P3 98.1 MHz P4 106.1MHz P5 107.9MHz P6 102.9MHz Auto Store/Preview Scan (AS/PS) Auto Store (AS) To select six strong stations and store them in the current band: 1. Select a band (if needed). 2. Touch the AS button (23) on page 2/2 of the on-screen controls to activate the Auto Store function. The new stations replace stations already stored in that band.
VM9214BT DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION NOTE: When properly installed, DVD video cannot be displayed on the main TFT screen unless the parking brake is applied. If you attempt to play a DVD while the vehicle is moving, the TFT screen display a parking brake notice. Rear video screens, if applicable, will operate normally. Opening/Closing the TFT Video Screen Opening the TFT Screen To open the TFT video screen, press the OPEN button (1). The unit beeps and then opens.
VM9214BT Controlling Playback To access the on-screen controls, touch the bottom 1/3 of the screen while a DVD is playing. Touch the 1/2 button to view a second page of controls 1/2 AUDIO A-B SUBTITLE 1/2 TITLE MENU 2/2 DISP Stopping Playback Touch the stop button ( ) on the screen to stop DVD play. Pausing Playback Touch the play/pause button ( /||) on the screen to suspend or resume disc play.
VM9214BT NOTE: For VCD play, the repeat function is not available if PBC is on. Sectional Repeat Function (A-B) Use the A-B function to define a specific area of a disc to repeat. • Touch the A-B button on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to set the start point (A) of the repeated section. • Touch the A-B button again once you reach the desired end point (B) of the repeated section. The selected portion of the DVD will now repeat continuously.
VM9214BT Viewing an Alternate Picture Angle (DVD Only) Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot simultaneously from different angles. For discs recorded with multiple angles, touch the button on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to toggle available angles of the onscreen image. Multi-Language Discs (DVD Only) Changing Audio Language If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages, touch the AUDIO button on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to choose a language.
VM9214BT • Chapter 2/16 – Indicates that the second of 16 chapters on the DVD is currently playing. VCD Playback Information • VCD2.0 – Format of current disc. • Time 00:01:30/00:36:10 – Indicates the playback time of the current track. • PBC On/Off – Indicates whether Play Back Control is On or Off.
VM9214BT Table 5: Disc Symbols Symbol Meaning Indicates the region code where the disc can be played.
VM9214BT DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD and CD operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics. The VM9214BT will play music or other audio files from the following disc media: • CD-DA • CD-R/RW • DVD • DVD+R/RW • DVD-R/RW Upon inserting a disc with the TFT screen open, the disc and track title (if available), along with the track number and playing time appear on the screen.
VM9214BT 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. : Touch to fast forward current track : Touch to rewind current track : Touch to activate/deactivate Repeat play mode : Touch to activate/deactivate Random mode : Touch to access the direct entry screen 15. : Touch to view the SETUP menu 16. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings 17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source Controlling Playback Stopping Playback Touch the button to stop disc play. To resume playback, touch the /|| button.
VM9214BT Direct Track Entry To select a track directly, touch the on-screen entry menu. button to display the direct Chapter: _ _ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Clear Exit Enter Enter the desired track using the on-screen number pad. Press the Enter button to tune to the selected station. To exit the screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To clear your entry and start over, touch Clear.
VM9214BT MP3/WMA OPERATION Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD and MP3 operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics. Media and File Requirements This player allows you to play back MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-R/ RWs, DVD+R/RWs, and DVD-R/RWs. For CD-RW discs, please make sure it is formatted using the full method and not the quick method to prevent illegal disc operation.
VM9214BT For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below. The VM9214BT player will only recognize three folder levels and does not display folders containing only other folders. In the example above, the unit will display folders 3, 4, 6, and 8, but not 2 and 7 since they do not contain any tracks directly. Folder 5 is not recognized at all since it is at the fourth level.
VM9214BT To remove the USB device, press the SRC button (10) or use the SOURCE MENU to switch to another mode, and then remove the USB device from the connector. MP3 User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3 playback are outlined below.
VM9214BT 11. : Touch to Fast Backward x2, x4, x8, x20 12. DIR -: Touch to view the previous folder 13. DIR +: Touch to view the next folder 14. : Touch to access the direct entry screen 15. : Touch to view the SETUP menu 16. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings 17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source 18. Folder name 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
VM9214BT Direct Track Entry Touch the page 32).
VM9214BT iPod® OPERATION NOTE: Be sure your iPod has the latest Apple firmware installed to avoid connectivity issues. Accessing iPod Mode This unit is Made for iPod® and iPhone®. You can control your iPod via touch screen to access Playlist, Artist, Album, Songs, etc.
VM9214BT The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod playback are outlined below. 1 15 16 17 2 18 3 14 01:02 PM Age of Consent iPod2 E Q 00:00:23 4/412 1 Acrobat 2 Afterlife 10 MENU 3 Age of Consent 4 Alive 6 8 OK 5 All Because of You 11 6 All the Pretty Faces Artist: New Order 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
VM9214BT File Playback To access files, touch the on-screen MENU button until you return to the main iPod menu and then select “MUSIC,” “VIDEO” or “PHOTO.” • Touch the /|| button to play/pause. • Touch the | button to move to the next item on the menu. • Touch the | button to move to the previous item on the menu. • Use the touch screen to select the highlighted menu option. • Touch the MENU button to return to the previous menu.
VM9214BT NOTE: To transmit the video from your iPod to the VM9214BT screen, you must set the following options through the iPod video settings menu: TV Out = On, TV Signal = NTSC, and Widescreen = On. NOTE: After disconnecting your iPod, the VM9214BT will always return to the last mode accessed when the iPod is plugged back into the unit.
VM9214BT BLUETOOTH OPERATION About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio connectivity technology that is developed as a cable replacement for mobile phones, handheld PCs and other devices. Bluetooth operates in 2.4 GHz frequency range and transmits voice and data at speeds up to 1 megabit per second. Bluetooth was launched by a special interest group (SIG) comprised of Ericsson Inc., Intel Corp., Nokia Corp.
VM9214BT • • To “disconnect” the mobile phone from the head unit, turn the Bluetooth connectivity off on the mobile phone or touch the button. Phone Book direct searching through the head unit is only available if the mobile phone supports Phone Book Download. If the feature is not supported, the head unit will display “Phone book not provided by this phone” when an attempt is made to download a phone book.
VM9214BT 8. Exit call listing display 9. : Connect/disconnect Bluetooth device (phone, PDA, personal music player, etc.) with hand-free function 10. : Mute/un-mute microphone during active call 11. : Answer incoming call/make call 12. : Reject incoming call/end call/quit pairing process/quit reading phone book or call listing 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
VM9214BT 2. Select the Bluetooth setup option on the mobile phone to be paired (please refer to the phone’s instruction manual to learn how to enter Bluetooth setup, turn Bluetooth on/off, and perform pairing). NOTE: Some phones require a “pass key” or pairing code to connect. If your phone requires a pass key or pairing code, you will need to enter this number in the Pairing Code field under the Bluetooth SETUP menu. The default pairing code for many phones is “0000”.
VM9214BT Volume Control To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary encoder (7) on the front panel. Microphone Mute To mute the microphone, touch the microphone functionality. button (10). Touch again to resume Making an Outgoing Call NOTE: Touch the button from the main Bluetooth screen to automatically dial the last call received. 1. Touch the button to open the direct dial screen. 1 2 3 Exit 4 5 6 Clear 7 8 9 * 0 # 2.
VM9214BT NOTE: Not all phones allow access to missed, received or dialed calls and some will not allow uploading of your phone’s address book. Missed Calls The Missed Calls list retrieves the list of Missed numbers from your phone. The last missed number is the first number on the list. Touch the Missed Calls menu option to view the list. To make a call from the Missed Calls list, touch the number and then touch the button. The TFT will display “Cannot get missed record” when the feature is not available.
VM9214BT Bluetooth Setup Auto Answer You can choose to have the VM9214BT automatically answer incoming calls to your paired Bluetooth phone. To turn “Auto answer” on: 1. Touch the button to view the SETUP menu. 2. Select the “Bluetooth” sub-menu. 3. Touch the area to the right of “Auto answer” to select “Auto”. Auto Connect The auto Connect option will allow the VM9214BT to automatically connect to your previously paired Bluetooth when it is in range.
VM9214BT TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action GENERAL Unit will not power on No/low audio output Radio Fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating Car battery fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating Illegal operation Press the RESET button located in the bottom right corner of the front panel Improper audio output connection Check wiring and correct Volume set too low Increase volume level Improper “MUTE” connec- Review wiring diagram and check
VM9214BT Table 6: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Prolonged image or improper height/width ratio display Improper aspect ratio setup Use correct aspect ratio setting Monitor stops at incorrect position Moving path is blocked Press OPEN key to restart monitor movement Auto antenna is not fully extended Connect the auto antenna control cable properly Auto antenna not properly connected Connect the auto antenna control cable properly LOCAL function is activated Turn LOCAL function
VM9214BT Table 6: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Interruption occurred during playback Disc is dirty or scratched Clean disc or replace File is damaged/bad recording Recreate disc with good files Incorrect playback message displayed Message is longer than LCD can display Error Messages Table 7: Error Messages Message Displayed Cause Corrective Action Loading Disc is being read No Disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side
VM9214BT 5. Do not attempt to use a 3” (8 cm) CD-Single disc in this unit, either with or without an adaptor, as damage to the player and/or disc may occur. Such damage is not covered by the Warranty on this product. 6. The CD player may not operate properly in extreme hot or cold. If such conditions occur, allow the interior of the vehicle to reach a normal temperature before using player. 7. When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp conditions, condensation may appear on the LCD panel.
VM9214BT SPECIFICATIONS DVD/CD Player Compatible Disc Media: DVD + R / RW (Single and Dual Layer) and CD-R / RW Compatible Media Formats: CD-DA, MP3, WMA, VCD, SVCD, Xvid, AVI, MPEG1 / 2 Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBA Dynamic Range: >95dB Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, -3dB Channel Separation: > 60dB @ 1 kHz D/A Converter: High performance 24-bit / 192 kHz sample rate, Multi-Bit Sigma-Delta Modulator Video Format: NTSC, PAL (auto-detection) Output: 1Vp-p (75-ohm) Input: 1Vp-p (75-ohm) FM Tuner Tuning R
VM9214BT Operating Temperature: -20C ~ 65C Fuse: 15-amp, mini ATM type DIN chassis dimensions: 7" X 7" X 2" (178mm x 178mm x 50mm) CEA Power Ratings Power Output: 13 Watts RMS x 4 channels into 4-Ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1 Watt, 4-Ohms) Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -3dB. (Aux Input used as reference input) Reference Supply Voltage: 14.4VDC *Specifications subject to change without notice.
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