Page 3 - CONTENTS
i VM9212 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 VM9212 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum e...
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Page 5 - PREPARATION; Features
1 VM9212 PREPARATION Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9212 Mobile Multimedia Receiver.It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9212 installed by a reputable installation shop. Features DVD • Aspect Ratio - F...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; What’s in the Box; PREPARE RADIO
2 VM9212 INSTALLATION What’s in the Box 1. Cosmetic trim ring 2. Wiring harness power/speaker 3. Mounting hardware for VM9212 4. Single DIN sleeve 5. Remote Control 6. Parking brake sensor extension wire 7. Touch screen cleaning cloth 8. Owners Manual 9. Quick Start Guide Tools and Supplies You will...
Page 7 - Final ISO-DIN Installation; FINAL INSTALLATION
3 VM9212 Final ISO-DIN Installation 1. Remove trim ring. 2. Mount factory brackets on new radio using existing screws from old radio. 3. Slide radio chassis into dash opening and secure. 4. Reinstall dash panel. 2 1 3 4 5 FINAL INSTALLATION 3 4 2 1 FINAL ISO-DIN INSTALLATION
Page 8 - ACC; WIRING DIAGRAM
4 VM9212 Harness Cord Auto antenna control (connect to antennacontrol lead & power supply of antennaamplifier) External power amplifier control SUB.W SURROUND REAR R FRONT L FRONT R SURROUND REAR L BLUE BLUE/WHITE WHITE/BLACK - GREEN/BLACK - WHITE + GREEN + PURPLE + PURPLE/BLACK - GREY/BLACK - G...
Page 9 - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Button Operation; DISP; BAND
5 VM9212 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Button Operation 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. WIDE/DISP Press to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of three settings: Full, Normal or Sta...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL
7 VM9212 REMOTE CONTROL Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name Ref# DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3 MENU 1 Enters the main menu of the disc Turns on/off PBC when play- ing VCD TITLE 2 Enters the title menu of the disc Plays first ten seconds of each chapter/title MUTE 3 Toggles on/off audio out...
Page 13 - USING THE TFT MONITOR; Playing Source
9 VM9212 USING THE TFT MONITOR Open/Close TFT Monitor Open TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the ( ) button (25) on the remote control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing position. Close TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button (1) on the ...
Page 15 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; User; Audio Function
11 VM9212 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Press the /SRC button (6) on the unit (or the button (4) on the remote control) 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 bu...
Page 16 - SETUP MENU; Accessing Menu Items; ENTER; SETUP; DIRECTION BUTTONS
12 VM9212 SETUP MENU To access system settings, press the SETUP button (31) on the remote control or touch the button on the screen to enter the “SETUP” menu. The “GENERAL” sub-menu appears highlighted in blue. Accessing Menu Items Touch the sub-menu name, press the << , >> , |<< ,...
Page 17 - Exiting the System Setup Menu
13 VM9212 Rating Sub-menu Features The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing restricted disc content. By default, the rating system is unlocked. Once setup, the parental lock is released only by entering the correct password. Once the password i...
Page 18 - TUNER OPERATION; Tuner TFT Display; Using Preset Stations; Clear
14 VM9212 TUNER OPERATION Tuner TFT Display 1. Current radio band indicator 2. Radio frequency indicator 3. Clock 4. Stereo reception indicator 5. Tuning mode indicator (local/distant) 6. Preset radio stations: Touch to recall preset stations 7. Program Information:Title, Artist, Type 8. Touch for q...
Page 19 - DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION
15 VM9212 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 displays “PARKING” with a blue background. Rear video screens, if applic...
Page 20 - Search
16 VM9212 NOTE: When a VCD is playing with PBC turned “On”, activating random playback automatically turns PBC off. Accessing the DVD Menu Press the MENU button (1) on the remote control to recall the main DVD menu. Use the directional (arrow) buttons ( < , > , /\ & V ) on the joystick (16...
Page 21 - Playback Information; INFO; General Disc Information; Table 5: Disc Properties
17 VM9212 Playback Information During DVD and VCD playback, press the INFO button (10) on the remote control to display playback information on the screen, including the media playing and current playback time. DVD Playback Information The following information is displayed at the top of the screen ...
Page 22 - DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION; CD Player User Interface
18 VM9212 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 VM9212 will play music or other audio files from the following disc media:• CD-DA • CD-R/RW • D...
Page 23 - Media and File Requirements; MP3 Playing Order
19 VM9212 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/R...
Page 24 - Controlling Playback
20 VM9212 Controlling Playback Playing MP3/WMA Files After inserting a MP3/WMA disc, files will play in the sequence of the “Root’ directory. NOTE: When burning MP3 / WMA files onto a DVD disc, use the 2X or 4X burning option, if available. This slower burning speed will help eliminate buffer errors...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Table 7: Troubleshooting; Problem; GENERAL
21 VM9212 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 7: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action GENERAL Unit will not power on 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 cor...
Page 26 - Error Messages
22 VM9212 Error Messages Disc does not play back Disc is warped or scratched Use disc in good condition Disc is dirty or wet Clean disc with soft cloth Laser pickup is dirty Clean laser pickup with cleaning disc Incompatible disc is used Use compatible disc Disc rating exceeds Parental Lock rating l...
Page 27 - Care and Maintenance
23 VM9212 Care and Maintenance 1. Use only a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent to clean the front panel or monitor. A rough cloth and non-neutral detergent (such as alcohol) may result in scratching or discoloration. 2. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. 3. If the temperature ...
Page 28 - SPECIFICATIONS
24 VM9212 SPECIFICATIONS DVD/CD Player Compatible Disc Media: DVD + R / RW (Single and Dual Layer) and CD-R / RWCompatible Media Formats: CD-DA, MP3, WMA, VCD, SVCD, AVI, MPEG1 / 2 and Kodak picture CD (JPEG). Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBADynamic Range: >95dBFrequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz,...
Page 29 - Limited Warranty; DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE; What is not covered?
Limited Warranty DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE CD or Multimedia Radios/Headunits Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“the Company”) is committed to quality and customer service, and are pleased to offer you this Warranty. Please read it thoroughly and contact the Company at 1-800-323-4815 wi...
