Page 3 - CONTENTS
i 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 VM9312 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoymen...
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Page 5 - PREPARATION; Features
1 VM9312 PREPARATION Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9312 Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9312 installed by a reputable installation shop. Features DVD • Aspect Ratio - ...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; CAUTION! Be careful not to damage the car wiring.; Wiring; PREPARE RADIO; EJEC; EJEC; FINAL ISO-DIN INSTALLATION
2 VM9312 INSTALLATION Pre-installation 1. Press the metal levers on both sides to remove the half-sleeve from the radio. 2. Install the half-sleeve.a. Install adapter if necessary (optional). b. Install half-sleeve into adapter or dashboard (use only the supplied screws). Do not force the sleeve int...
Page 7 - ACC; WIRING DIAGRAM
3 VM9312 Antenna Jack Harness Cord ACC Auto antenna control (connect to antennacontrol lead & power supply of antennaamplifier) External power amplifier control GND BATT ACC ANT.CONT P.CONT REAR L FRONT L FRONT R REAR R PINK BLACK BLUE BLUE/WHITE WHITE/BLACK - GREEN/BLACK - YELLOW YELLOW RED WHI...
Page 8 - jLink iPod Cable; Head; MEDIALINK AND SATELLITE CONNECTIONS
4 VM9312 * ** jLink iPod Cable (Sold Separately) iPod Nano iPod Mini iPod iPod Video S AT R a d i o S AT L S AT R T o Head Unit VIDEO LEFT RIGHT 3.5mm - Audio MediaLink MEDIALINK AND SATELLITE CONNECTIONS *SAT Cable Kit: JXMC or XMDJEN100 (sold separately) **XM or Sirius satellite tuner (sold separa...
Page 9 - Watts; CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Button Operation; DISP; press and hold; BAND; Press and release
5 VM9312 TILT PICTURE WIDE CLOSE AS/PS BAND DISP OPEN 160 Watts 7 LO/DX EJECT VM9312 15 14 13 12 16 8 6 5 10 11 9 PRESS AUDIO SRC MUTE 1 2 4 3 17 SAT READY CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Button Operation 1. OPEN Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the TFT monitor into viewing positio...
Page 10 - IR Remote Control Receiver
6 VM9312 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 9. IR Remote Control Receiver 10. ( ) DVD Mode: Press once to play back the previous chapter/track. TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search for the previous available radio station. MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the left. 11. ( ) DVD Mode: Press once for ...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL
7 VM9312 REMOTE CONTROL 3 4 5 9 6 7 26 27 15 16 34 33 19 32 23 24 31 30 8 35 1 2 10 13 28 25 11 12 14 20 18 17 22 21 29 M U S I C P H O TO S V I D E O i P o d D I S P W I D E P R E S E T S L O W T I LT M E N U S E T U P C L E A R NOTE: Your remote control may differ slightly from the one pictured he...
Page 14 - USING THE TFT MONITOR; Press and hold; Playing Source
10 VM9312 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 - OPEN; and reconnecting the power.; Table 3: Monitor Protective Measures
11 VM9312 After the protective procedure is executed, normal operation is resumed by pressing the OPEN button (1) or disconnecting and reconnecting the power. Monitor loading out vertically Unit stops at obstruction point Monitor swivels back to the unit Monitor swiv-els back to the unit Monitor loa...
Page 16 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Audio Function
12 VM9312 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 17 - SETUP MENU; Accessing Menu Items; ENTER; General Sub-menu Features; RADIO; SETUP; DIRECTION BUTTONS
13 VM9312 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 18 - Exiting the System Setup Menu
14 VM9312 RDS Sub-menu Features 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 passwor...
Page 19 - TUNER OPERATION; Storing a Station; Clear
15 VM9312 TUNER OPERATION Tuner TFT Display 1. Current radio band indicator 2. Radio frequency indicator 3. Clock 4. Stereo broadcasting indicator 5. Strong Local signal broadcasting indicator 6. Preset radio stations: Touch to recall preset stations 7. RDS Information: PS (Program Service), PTY (Pr...
Page 20 - EXIT; Recalling a Station
16 VM9312 3. Touch the preset number in which you would like to store the current station (or press EXIT to cancel and close the menu). The preset number and station appears highlighted. Recalling a Station 1. Select a band (if needed). 2. Touch an on-screen preset button (6) to select the correspon...
Page 21 - SATELLITE RADIO OPERATION; E x i t
17 VM9312 SATELLITE RADIO OPERATION Listeners can subscribe to XM® Radio on the Web by visiting www.xmradio.com, or by calling (800) 967-2346. Customers should have their Radio ID ready (see “Displaying the Identification (ID) Code”). Customers can receive a limited number of free-to-air channels wi...
Page 22 - Category Guide Mode
18 VM9312 • While in Search Mode, to switch between Channel and Category search modes, press the CH or CAT buttons in the touch screen. • Use the scroll bar and arrows on the touch screen to view the next/previous page of stations. Each page contains six channels to select from. • Press the on-scree...
Page 23 - DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION
19 VM9312 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 25 - General Disc Information; Table 5: Disc Properties; Single side single layer; Table 6: Disc Symbols
21 VM9312 screen, including the media playing and current playback time. DVD Playback Information The following information is displayed at the top of the screen during DVD playback: • T : 5/8 – “5 / 8" indicates the fifth of 8 titles on the DVD is currently playing. • C : 2/16 – “2 / 16" in...
Page 26 - DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION; CD Player User Interface; DISC
22 VM9312 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 VM9312 will play music or other audio files from the following disc media: • CD-DA • CD-R/RW •...
Page 27 - Media and File Requirements; MP3 Format Compatibility; MP3 Player User Interface
23 VM9312 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 28 - Controlling Playback
24 VM9312 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 29 - IPOD OPERATION; Accessing iPod Mode; Music Playback; iPod; TITLE; MENU; AUDIO
25 VM9312 IPOD OPERATION NOTE: Be sure your iPod has the latest Apple firmware installed to avoid connectivity issues. Accessing iPod Mode The unit will automatically switch to iPod mode when an iPod is plugged into the MediaLink. To return to the iPod menu from any other source menu, press the SRC ...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Table 7: Troubleshooting; Problem; GENERAL
26 VM9312 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 31 - Error Messages; SAT RADIO; Antenna not connected; IPOD
27 VM9312 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 32 - Care and Maintenance; Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit.; Table 8: Error Messages; Message Displayed
28 VM9312 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 33 - SPECIFICATIONS; *Specifications subject to change without notice.
29 VM9312 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, XviD, DivX and Kodak picture CD (JPEG). Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBADynamic Range: >95dBFrequency Response: 20H...
Page 35 - 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...