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 VM9224BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9224BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9224BT installed by a reputable installation shop. • Fast Forward/Reverse - 2X, 4X, 8X and 20X •...
See “Bluetooth Operation” on page 38. • Rear Camera The VM9224BT is "camera ready." Before accessing any camera features, you must purchase and install a rear video camera. Once the camera is connected and operating properly, the CAMERA source mode will become active.
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VM9224BT 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.
VM9224BT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1. Disc Slot 2. RESET Press to reset system settings to factory default (except password and parental lock settings). 3. EJECT Press to eject a disc. Press and hold to reset core mechanism position. 4. SRC Press to turn the unit on.
VM9224BT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Press the /SRC button (4) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light up and the current mode status appears on the LCD (7). Press and hold the button to power off the unit.
VM9224BT Touch the RADIO, DISC, USB1, USB2, SD, 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.” External Devices External peripheral devices, including a game console, camcorder, navigation unit, iPod, Zune, etc.
VM9224BT Audio Control Menu The Audio Control feature allows you to easily adjust your audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle, which vary depending on the type of vehicle and its measurements. Proper setting of the Fader and Balance boosts the effects of the cabin equalizer.
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Steering Wheel Control (SWC) The VM9224BT is compatible with the PAC (Pacific Accessory Corporation) steering wheel control adapter SWI-PS. A 3.5mm female connector (labeled “SWC Interface”) on the back of the head unit allows connectivity to the PAC adapter.
VM9224BT Picture Adjustment To adjust monitor display settings, perform the floowing steps: 1. Press and hold the NAV button (5) to access the “BRIGHT” setting. Press and hold twice to access the “CONTRAST” setting. 2. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the setting level.
VM9224BT 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 SETUP MENU Audio Back General Language Bluetooth Clock Mode 12Hr Rating Clock...
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VM9224BT Setting Options Function Tuner Region • 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 •...
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VM9224BT Setting Options Function English DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in English. Menu Audio Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better playback for low volumes. Loudness Turn bass boost on/off Sub- Turn the subwoofer on/off.
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VM9224BT RDS Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Turn On/Off RDS feature. System time is syncronized with current broadcast station time (Clock Time). Setting this feature to On, will automati- cally set your system clock. Bluetooth Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Bluetooth Disable Bluetooth function.
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VM9224BT Setting Options Function Parental 1. Kid Select the appropriate rating level for the intended audience. Ctrl Safe You may override higher ratings by using your password. 2. G 3. PG 4. PG-13 5. PG-R 6. R 7. NC-17 8. Adult...
VM9224BT P.VOL Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Source RADIO Choose a source for which you would like to increase the rel- ative volume (LEVEL). DISC USB1 USB2 CAMERA Level Increase relative volume for specified source up to 6 deci- bels.
VM9224BT 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 : Touch to view the SETUP menu 20.
VM9224BT Direct Tuning To enter a radio station directly, touch the button (9) to display the direct entry menu. FM: _ _ _ . _ MHz Exit Enter Clear Enter the desired radio station using the on-screen number pad. Touch the Enter button to tune to the selected station.
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VM9224BT Recalling a Station 1. Select a band (if needed). 2. Touch an on-screen preset button (labeled P1 - P6) 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...
VM9224BT 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”...
VM9224BT 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 AUDIO SUB- TITLE MENU TITLE DISP Stopping Playback Touch the stop button ( ) on the screen to stop DVD play.
VM9224BT 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.
VM9224BT 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 on- screen image.
VM9224BT • 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.
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VM9224BT Table 4: Disc Symbols Symbol Meaning Indicates the region code where the disc can be played. • Region 1: USA, Canada, East Pacific Ocean Islands • Region 2: Japan, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Egypt, South Africa, Middle East • Region 3: Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, South-East Asia •...
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 VM9224BT will play music or other audio files from the following disc media: •...
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VM9224BT 9. | : Touch to move to previous track : 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 : Touch to view the SETUP menu 16.
VM9224BT Fast Forward Touch the button to fast forward. Keep pressing and releasing the button to increase the rate from “x2” to “x4”, “x8”, and “x20”. Touch the /|| button to resume normal playback. Direct Track Entry To select a track directly, touch the on-screen button to display the direct entry menu.
VM9224BT 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.
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Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below. The VM9224BT 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...
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VM9224BT MP3 User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3 playback are outlined below. 01:02 PM ROOT DISC 2/10 00:00:23 Cherry Poppin Dad Chris Isaak - Baby Crazy Town - Butt Phish - Birds Of A Phish - Bouncin' R...
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VM9224BT : 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 : Page Up : Page Down : Random On >...
VM9224BT ® 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.
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VM9224BT Indicators/Controls The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod playback are outlined below. 01:02 PM Age of Consent iPod2 00:00:23 4/412 1 Acrobat 2 Afterlife MENU 3 Age of Consent 4 Alive 5 All Because of You 6 All the Pretty Faces Artist: New Order 1.
VM9224BT Controlling your iPod Touch the MENU button to access the main iPod menu. Use the touchscreen to navigate the iPod menus. 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.”...
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VM9224BT NOTE: To transmit the video from your iPod to the VM9224BT 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 VM9224BT will always return...
Corp., Toshiba and IBM in 1998, and it is currently developed by nearly 2,000 companies worldwide. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audiovox Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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VM9224BT • 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...
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VM9224BT 8. Exit call listing display : Connect/disconnect Bluetooth device (phone, PDA, personal music player, etc.) with hand-free function : Mute/un-mute microphone during active call : Answer incoming call/make call : Reject incoming call/end call/quit pairing process/quit reading phone book or call listing : Touch to view the SETUP menu 14.
VM9224BT is “1234”. See “Bluetooth Sub-menu Features” on page 14 for instructions on entering the pairing code. 3. Select “VM9224BT” from the pairing list on the mobile phone. • If pairing is successful, the TFT will display the paired mobile phone model number or name (as specified in your phone’s Bluetooth Setup...
VM9224BT 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 button (10). Touch again to resume microphone functionality. Making an Outgoing Call NOTE: Touch the button from the main Bluetooth screen to automatically dial the last call received.
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3. Touch to highlight the number you want to dial and then touch the button. NOTE: Some mobile phones do not support Phone Book upload through Bluetooth. This is a limitation of the phone, not the VM9224BT.
3. Touch the area to the right of “Connect” to select “Auto”. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) The VM9224BT allows you to play back audio files from your phone, PDA or personal music player using a Bluetooth connection. Before using an audio player, it may be necessary to enter a PIN code into the unit.
VM9224BT TROUBLESHOOTING Table 5: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action GENERAL Unit will not Radio Fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating power on Car battery fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating Illegal operation Press the RESET button located in the...
VM9224BT Table 5: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Weak station Auto antenna is not fully Connect the auto antenna control cable searching extended properly Auto antenna not properly Connect the auto antenna control cable connected properly LOCAL function is acti-...
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VM9224BT Table 6: Error Messages Message Cause Corrective Action Displayed No Disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side up Disc not present in loading Insert disc compartment Bad Disc...
VM9224BT 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 alco- hol) may result in scratching or discoloration. 2. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit.
VM9224BT SPECIFICATIONS DVD/CD Player Compatible Disc Media: DVD + R / RW (Single and Dual Layer) and CD-R / 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: >...
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VM9224BT Fuse: 15-amp, mini ATM type DIN chassis dimensions: 7" X 7" X 4" (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.