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MP6312i INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen MP6312i Mobile Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen MP6312i installed by a reputable installation shop. Features CD / MP3 / WMA •...
INSTALLATION This unit is designed for installation in cars, trucks and vans with an existing radio opening. In many cases, a special installation kit will be required to mount the radio to the dashboard. These kits are available at electronics supply stores and car stereo specialty shops.
MP6312i 4. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve. Follow the wiring diagram carefully and make certain all connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts or electrical tape. See “Wiring” on page 5. After completing the wiring connections, turn the unit on to confirm operation (vehicle ignition must be on).
MP6312i Technical Assistance If you require assistance, contact Technical Support at 1-800-323-4815 from 8:30am to 7:00pm EST Monday through Friday and from 9:00am to 5:00pm EST on Saturday.
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MP6312i WIRING NOTE: The amplifier in this radio is only designed for use with four speakers. Never combine (bridge) outputs for use with two speakers. Never ground negative speaker leads to chassis ground. Failure to wire exactly as shown may cause electrical damage to the radio.
MP6312i FRONT PANEL RELEASE The front panel release button (4) releases the mechanism that holds the front panel to the chassis. Detaching the Front Panel To detach the front panel, first press the front panel release button to release the left side of the panel. Next, grasp the released side and pull it off the chassis.
MP6312i OPERATION Power Press the power button (2) to turn the unit on. Press and hold the power button again to turn the unit off. NOTE: LCD panels may take longer to respond when subjected to cold temperatures for an extended period of time. In addition, the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may decrease slightly.
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Equalizer Selector The equalizer function applies preset sound effects to the unit’s audio output signal. Press EQ (16) to step through the following equalizer options: “ROCK”, “HIP-HOP”, “DANCE”, and “EQ OFF”. When the equalizer function is activated, the most recently selected bass/ treble levels cannot be adjusted.
MP6312i TUNER OPERATION The MP6312i allows you to receive channels in U.S.A. or EUROPE mode. See “Frequency Spacing” on page 8 to learn how to change the tuner options. MP6312i MOSFET POWERED Select a Band Press the BAND button (3) to change between three FM and two AM bands.
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• Religious Music • Religious Talk • Personality • Public • College • Weather • Emergency Test • Emergency To search for stations in a PTY category: 1. Press the PTY button (15) to view the current PTY category. 2. Use the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< buttons (17) to move through the list of available categories.
MP6312i CD PLAYER OPERATION Insert and Eject CD Insert a CD, label side up. To stop CD play and eject the CD, press the eject button (1). NOTE: The unit is designed for play of standard 5” (12 cm.) compact discs only.
MP3/WMA OPERATION MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are digital audio files that are compressed to allow more files on a single CD. This unit can play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW using the buttons on the receiver (or optional remote control) as described below.
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MP6312i As a result, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA files are to be played by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as "01"...
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Navigating Folders Press the folder UP (21) button (also the “5” button) to advance 10 songs. Press the folder DN (20) button (also the “6” button) to move 10 songs in reverse. Press and hold the folder UP button to skip to the next folder or the folder DN button to return to the previous folder.
MP6312i 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 without activation.
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MP6312i NOTE: If the channel is unauthorized or invalid, “CH Unavail” appears on the LCD and the unit returns to the input interface after 2 seconds. Category Tuning Mode To select stations in a specific category, perform the following steps. 1.
MP6312i IPOD OPERATION MP6312i MOSFET POWERED Accessing iPod Mode Press the SRC button (6) to change to iPod playback mode. Selecting a Track Press the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< button (17) to select a track. Press and hold the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< button (17) to fast forward or fast reverse through the track.
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control will allow you to control the basic functions of the MP6312i. MUTE MENU AF/REG / TOP Operating Range The remote control sensor (19) is located to the right of the SRC button. The remote control can operate within a distance of 3~5m. REMOTE SENSOR Replacing the Battery When the range of operation of the card remote control becomes short or...
MP6312i CARE AND MAINTENANCE CD Player The following guidelines will help you extend the life of your CD player: 1. When cleaning the vehicle interior, do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. 2. The CD player will not operate properly in extreme hot/cold or under damp conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Corrective Action Does not operate No power to yellow Check connection with test (display does not wire; no power to red light; check vehicle fuse with light) wire test light Inline fuse blown Replace fuse No power to unit Inline fuse blown Check/replace fuse No speakers...
MP6312i SPECIFICATIONS *Specifications subject to change without notice. CEA Power Ratings Power Output ....18 watts RMS X 4 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio.
Limited Warranty 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 with any questions. Who is covered? The Company extends this warranty to the original retail purchaser of products purchased through an authorized Audiovox retailer in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico or...