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J3CA7W Media Receiver with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay ® featuring a 7" digital TFT Display INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL...
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The SAFETY NOTICE is reminder to drive responsibly and safely while using your mobile phone device, or any apps that are compatible with this unit. It is highly recommended that your Jensen unit is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 12VDC negative ground only.
J3CA7W Table of Contents Page Warning Statement ..........
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J3CA7W WARNING Upon installation of this monitor/media player (“unit”) into a vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must not operate this unit by watching videos or playing video games while driving. Failure to follow this instruction could lead to driver distraction which could result in serious injury or death to the vehicle’s occupants or persons...
J3CA7W FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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J3CA7W Preparation Before You Start Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified technician for instructions. Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
J3CA7W General Operation Power On/Off Momentarily press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off. Volume Rotate the volume knob to increase or decrease the volume level. Mute Momentarily press MUTE to silence the audio. Momentarily press MUTE again to return to the previously selected volume.
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J3CA7W General Operation From the Main Menu screen, select Setup to access the Settings menu and select from eight categories represented by the icons on the left of the screen: General, Audio, Display, Wifi, Bluetooth, Camera, Region and Version. Select the category, and adjust any of the available options using the touch screen.
J3CA7W Audio Operation From the Settings screen, press the Equalizer icon (see #3 in On Screen Audio Adjustment Controls) to adjust Equalizer, (10-Band Tone Control and 7 Presets EQ Menus Settings), Surround Sound and Fader / Balance controls,...
J3CA7W AM/FM Tuner Operation From the main menu, touch Radio Icon to select AM/FM tuner Radio Operation mode. Main Menu Press to return to Main Menu screen. Press to step through three FM and two AM bands. Band Press to toggle between local or distance tuning.
J3CA7W USB Operation From the main menu, touch the USB icon on the main screen. Press to return to Main Menu screen. Main Menu Displays source currently playing. Current Mode Indicator Press to go back to the previous screen. Go Back Displays the current/total file numbers.
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J3CA7W Media Compatibility Media Compatibility The following types of files are not compatible: • MP3 PRO format, MP3 playlists • RMP format • AAC, protected AAC, M4A format Playback Order MP3 playback sequence begins in the root folder of the USB device. Any empty folders or folders that do not include MP3 files are skipped.
The unit broadcasts the pairing signal constantly when no devices are currently connected. Complete the pairing sequence from your Bluetooth device. The device name is "J3CA7W". The unit can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed. On certain phones, pairing may need to be done more than once.
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J3CA7W Bluetooth Operation Press to end a call in progress or reject an incoming call. End Call Press to turn the Microphone voice On or Off. Microphone Press to enter a phone number. Phone Keypad Press to transfer audio between the unit and mobile phone.
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J3CA7W Driving Orientation Settings To enhance the driving experience, the J3CA7W allows the user to configure Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for either Left Hand Drive (LHD) or Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles. To select desired configuration, select either LHD or RHD from the Settings menu.
J3CA7W Apple CarPlay Operation ® Apple CarPlay is a smart interface for iPhone, allowing you to voice-control (via Siri) music, navigation, phone and messaging apps - significantly reducing driver distraction. Phone - Use Siri to make calls, return missed calls, listen to voicemail messages, and view the caller ID on the receiver’s screen.
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J3CA7W Apple CarPlay Operation ® When the Apple CarPlay menu is displayed, the home button in the lower left corner work just like the home button on your iPhone. Press and hold it to summon Siri and begin your voice commands.
J3CA7W Android Auto™ Operation Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your phone screen or your compatible car display, in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving. You can control things like navigation and maps, calls and text messages, and music.
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J3CA7W Android Auto™ Operation Using Android Auto The Android Auto home screen displays personalized information, like time to your destination, reminders, recent calls incoming messages, the song you're listening to, and Google Now cards. When the Android Auto menu is displayed, you can say "OK Google" or select the microphone in the upper right corner to talk to Google.
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J3CA7W Rear RCA Input Connect an optional audio/video source into the RCA (rear) input. A/V IN Adjust volume on the external audio source as needed (if connected to the headphone output of the device). Front and Rear Camera Operation - (Optional) Using the Cameras Connect an optional camera to the front or rear Camera Input.
The built-in SWC Interface is compatible with PAC steering wheel control modules. The PAC SWI-RC is recommended. A third-party adapter must be used in order for the J3CA7W to be compatible with any steering wheel controls. The following controls are available for most vehicles.
Please keep your original sales receipt and be prepared to provide this receipt in the event you require service, as your original receipt is considered the best proof of purchase and indicates the date you purchased your Jensen product. Dealer Name...
Specifications FM Tuner Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 10dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 20dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 38dB Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz AM Tuner Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz Usable sensitivity: 24uV Frequency response: 30Hz-2.3kHz Rear USB Compatibility: High Speed USB 2.0 USB Class: Mass storage class Monitor Panel size:...
Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the us by one of the following methods: original retail purchaser for products purchased from an authorized JENSEN dealer and used in • Call us toll-free at (888) 921-4088 the U.S.A. (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) What is covered? This warranty covers all •...
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Customer Support 1-888-921-4088 (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST) Visit https://www.jensenmobile.com Designed and Engineered in USA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of NAMSUNG AMERICA INC.
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