Jensen VM9512 User Manual

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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 VM9512 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum  
enjoyment.  
Preparation............................................................................................................................ 1  
Installation............................................................................................................................. 5  
Anti-Theft Feature ................................................................................................................. 6  
Controls and Indicators ......................................................................................................... 7  
Remote Control..................................................................................................................... 9  
Using the TFT Monitor ........................................................................................................ 12  
Operating Instructions......................................................................................................... 14  
Multi-ZONE Operation......................................................................................................... 15  
Setup Menu......................................................................................................................... 16  
Tuner Operation.................................................................................................................. 18  
Satellite Radio Operation .................................................................................................... 20  
DVD/VCD Video Operation................................................................................................. 22  
DVD/CD Audio Operation ................................................................................................... 25  
MP3/WMA/iPod Operation.................................................................................................. 26  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 29  
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 32  
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PREPARATION  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9512  
Mobile Multimedia Receiver.  
USB - Supports Hard Drives and Flash Memory  
Drives  
LinkDirect 8-pin DIN for iPod  
3.5mm Audio Only Input  
RCA Audio /Video Input  
It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning  
the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9512  
installed by a reputable installation shop.  
Chassis  
Features  
DVD  
1.0 DIN (Import/ISO-DIN Mountable)  
Motorized/Swivel Flip-Out/Flip-Up LCD Screen  
7" TFT Active Matrix LCD with Anti-Glare Coating  
Screen Tilt/Angle Adjustment  
Heat Management System - Forced-Air Cooling to Keep  
the Chip Sets Operating at Nominal Temperatures  
Aspect Ratio - Cinema, Normal and OFF (Standby)  
Fast Forward, Fast Reverse - 2X, 4X and 8X  
Slow Forward, Slow Reverse - 2X, 4X and 8X  
Play, Pause, Stop, Next Chapter and Previous Chapter  
ESP - 2MB Buffer  
General  
CD / MP3 / WMA  
Bluetooth - Bluetooth hands-free profile for safety /  
ID3 Tag Compatible  
convenience and A2DP profile for streaming music from  
a PDA / PMP  
Directory Search (MP3 / WMA Only)  
Direct Track Access via Remote control  
Burn Up To 1500 MP3 and WMA Files onto a DVD+R /  
RW  
Audible Forward / Reverse Track Search  
Random, Repeat and Intro  
Navigation Ready (Nav101 Only)  
38-Key Infrared Remote Control with 5-way Joystick  
Two Composite Video Outputs for Additional Screens  
Compatible with MZ7TFT Rear Seat Monitors with  
Touch Screen Interface  
Two Audio /Video Auxiliary Inputs  
200-Ohm Preamp Line Output - All Audio Channels  
4VRMS Line Output - All Channels  
Rotary Encoder Audio Control  
Seven-Band EQ with Eight Preset EQ Curves  
Spectrum Analyzer  
Front, Rear, Center and Subwoofer Line Output  
Subwoofer Crossover and Phase Control  
Dolby Digital / Pro-Logic ll  
Play, Pause, Stop, Next Track and Previous Track  
ESP - 2MB Buffer  
AM-FM  
USA/Europe/Latin America/Asia Frequency Spacing  
30 Station Presets (18 FM, 12 AM)  
Auto Stereo/Mono  
Local/Distance  
Auto Store/Preview Scan  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
Programmable Volume Control  
Rear Camera Input (Normal and Mirror Image View)  
Auto TFT Dimmer  
Sat Radio Ready  
Compatible with XM and Sirius Tuners (Sold Separately)  
Requires XMDJEN100 or JXMC Cables (Sold  
Separately)  
5-Way Joystick  
Satellite Channel Name, Artist, Song and Categories  
Displayed on TFT Screen  
iPod  
jLinkDirect - High Speed Direct Connect Interface to  
Access iPod Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, **Photos  
and **Video (** Requires Photo or Video iPod)  
Power Management Charges iPod while Connected  
Requires jLinkCable iPod Interface Cable (included)  
MediaLink4  
Under Dash Interface Allows Portable Media Devices to  
be Connected  
MediaLink4 Includes the Following Connectivity:  
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Optional Equipment  
Tools and Supplies  
You will need these tools and supplies to install your  
VM9512:  
WARNING! Only connect the unit to a12-volt power  
NAV101  
supply with proper grounding.  
The VM9512 is "navigation ready." Before accessing  
any navigation features, you must purchase and install  
the NAV101 module. All installation and operating  
instructions will be included with the NAV101 navigation  
module.  
Torx type, flat-head and Philips screwdrivers  
Wire cutters and strippers  
Tools to remove existing radio (screwdriver, socket  
wrench set or other tools)  
Electrical tape  
Crimping tool  
Volt meter/test light  
Crimp connections  
18 gauge wire for power connections  
16 – 18 gauge speaker wire  
WARNING! Never install this unit where operation and  
viewing could interfere with safe driving conditions.  
Once the NAV101 is connected and operating properly,  
the NAV source mode will become active. While the  
NAV101 is not installed, the NAV option appears gray,  
indicating the function is not available.  
Rear Camera  
WARNING! To reduce the risk of a traffic accident (except  
when using for rear view video camera) never use the  
video display function while driving the vehicle. This is a  
violation of federal law.  
The VM9512 is "camera ready." Before accessing any  
camera features, you must purchase and install a rear  
video camera. Once the rear camera is connected and  
operating properly, the CAMERA source mode will  
become active. While the camera is not installed, the  
CAMERA option appears gray, indicating the function is  
not available.  
WARNING! Never disassemble or adjust the unit.  
Disconnecting the Battery  
To prevent a short circuit, be sure to turn off the ignition and  
remove the negative (-) battery cable prior to installation.  
WARNING! To prevent injury from shock or fire, never  
expose this unit to moisture or water.  
NOTE: If the VM9512 is to be installed in a car equipped  
with an on-board drive or navigation computer, do not  
disconnect the battery cable. If the cable is  
disconnected, the computer memory may be lost. Under  
these conditions, use extra caution during installation to  
avoid causing a short circuit.  
Satellite Radio Tuner  
See “Satellite Radio Operation” on page 22.  
iPod  
See “MP3/WMA Operation” on page 29.  
Bluetooth Phone  
WARNING! Never use irregular discs.  
WARNING! To prevent damage to the mechanism inside  
this unit, avoid impact to the TFT monitor.  
See “Bluetooth Operation” on page 32.  
WARNING! Using an improper fuse may cause damage  
to the unit and result in a fire.  
WARNING! The monitor employs an automatic motorized  
mechanism. To prevent damage to the core mechanism,  
please do not push, pull or swivel the monitor manually,  
other than in the manner explained in “Monitor Left/Right  
Angle Adjustment” on page 12.  
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WIRING DIAGRAM  
MediaLink  
Bus  
See the MediaLink and Satellite Connections diagram for more information  
about connecting a satellite receiver and an iPod (through the MediaLink).  
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SAT Radio  
SAT L  
* Satellite  
Receiver  
Connections  
WHITE  
RED  
BLUE  
SUB.W  
RED  
External Power Amplifier  
SAT R  
FRONT R  
WHITE  
FRONT L  
RED  
YELLOW  
YELLOW  
WHITE  
RED  
WHITE  
RED  
REAR R  
WHITE  
REAR L  
GRAY  
CENTER  
*MediaLink  
YELLOW  
YELLOW  
External AV System  
WHITE  
RED  
WHITE  
RED  
Antenna Jack  
YELLOW  
Rear Video 1  
Rear Video 2  
VIDEO OUT 1  
NAV101 Input  
YELLOW  
BLACK  
Antenna  
Harness Cord  
VIDEO OUT 2  
MZ-TFT Touch Screen  
(Sold Separately)  
Auto antenna control (connect to antenna  
control lead & power supply of antenna  
amplifier)  
BLUE  
MZ-TFT  
ANT.CONT  
WHITE  
RED  
External power amplifier control  
BLUE/WHITE  
WIRELESS HEADPHONE  
(OPTIONAL)  
P.CONT  
Car Phone  
Rear View  
YELLOW Video Camera  
Mute (leave open if not connected)  
BROWN  
YELLOW  
Car  
MUTE  
CAMERA  
PRK SW  
PARKING BRAKE  
PINK  
WHITE +  
FRONT L+  
WHITE/BLACK -  
FRONT L  
+
REVERSE  
FRONT L-  
GREEN/WHITE  
REVERSE +  
GREY +  
FRONT R+  
FRONT R-  
RED  
GREY/BLACK -  
FRONT R  
REAR R  
REAR L  
ACC  
Ignition Switch  
ACC  
PURPLE +  
REAR R+  
REAR R-  
BATTERY +  
PURPLE/BLACK -  
YELLOW  
BATT  
FUSE (15A)  
BATTERY  
GREEN +  
REAR L+  
REAR L-  
GREEN/BLACK -  
BLACK  
GND  
Ground  
Battery  
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MEDIALINK AND SATELLITE CONNECTIONS  
SAT Radio  
SAT L  
SAT R  
*SAT Cable Kit: JXMC or XMDJEN100 (sold separately)  
**XM or Sirius satellite tuner (sold separately)  
MediaLink  
3.5mm - Audio  
VIDEO  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
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iPod Video  
iPod  
iPod Mini iPod Nano  
jLink iPod Cable  
(Included)  
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INSTALLATION  
Pre-installation  
1. Press the metal levers on both sides to remove the half-  
FINAL INSTALLATION  
CAUTION! Be careful not to damage the car wiring.  
sleeve from the radio.  
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3. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the  
wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve.  
PREPARE RADIO  
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Wiring  
Complete wiring as illustrated in the wiring diagram on page  
3. Once the wiring is complete, reconnect the battery  
negative terminal. If there is no ACC available, connect the  
ACC lead to the power supply with a switch.  
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NOTE: When replacing a fuse, be sure to use correct  
type and amperage to avoid damaging the radio. The  
VM9512 uses one 10 amp mini-ATM fuse, located in the  
black filter box in-line with the main wire harness.  
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Final Installation  
Final ISO-DIN Installation  
1. Remove trim ring.  
After completing the wiring connections, turn the unit on to  
confirm operation (ignition switch must be on). If unit does not  
operate, recheck all wiring until problem is corrected. Once  
proper operation is achieved, turn off the ignition switch and  
proceed with final mounting of the chassis.  
2. Install the half-sleeve.  
a. Install adapter if necessary (optional).  
2. Mount factory brackets on new radio using existing  
screws from old radio.  
b. Install half-sleeve into adapter or dashboard (use  
only the supplied screws). Do not force the sleeve  
into the opening or cause it to bend or bow.  
c. Locate the series of bend-tabs along the top,  
bottom and sides of the mounting sleeve. With the  
sleeve fully inserted into the dashboard opening,  
bend as many of the tabs outward as necessary so  
that the sleeve is firmly secured to the dashboard.  
d. Install support strap to make the unit more stable.  
3. Slide radio chassis into dash opening and secure.  
4. Reinstall dash panel.  
1. Connect wiring adapter to existing wiring harness.  
2. Connect antenna lead.  
3. Carefully slide the radio into the half-sleeve, making  
sure it is right-side-up, until it is fully seated and the  
spring clips lock it into place.  
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NOTE: For proper operation of the CD/DVD player, the  
chassis must be mounted within 20° of horizontal. Make  
sure the unit is mounted within this limitation.  
INSTALL HALF SLEEVE  
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4. Attach one end of the perforated support strap  
(supplied) to the screw stud on the rear of the chassis  
using the hex nut provided. Fasten the other end of the  
perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard either  
above or below the radio using the screw and hex nut  
provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.  
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CAUTION! The rear of the radio must be supported with  
the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard from the  
weight of the radio or improper operation due to  
vibration.  
5. Replace any items you removed from the dashboard.  
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ANTI-THEFT FEATURE  
The VM9512 is equipped with an anti-theft feature requiring  
the user to enter a password upon initial power on.  
The default user password is 012345 (6 digits).  
To change the anti-theft and RATINGS protection password,  
perform the following steps:  
1. Press the SETUP button (31) on the remote control or  
touch the  
button on the screen to enter the  
“SETUP” menu.  
2. Touch RATING to view the “RATING” sub-menu. The  
small "lock" icon will be “unlocked”.  
3. Enter a new 6-digit password and press ENTER.  
The "lock" icon will lock and the new anti-theft password  
will be set, as well as the password for RATING  
protection (see “Rating Sub-menu Features” on  
page 18).  
NOTE: If you forget your password, contact Customer  
Service at 1-800-323-4815 for assistance.  
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Button Operation  
1. OPEN/CLOSE  
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Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and  
move the TFT monitor into viewing position. Press again to  
close the TFT.  
2. DISP  
With the TFT monitor open, press to cycle through  
information available on the TFT screen.  
OPEN  
BAND  
AS  
DISP  
With the TFT monitor closed, press and hold to view the  
clock.  
16  
15  
Enter  
Press Audio  
In DVD Mode, press to view the top and bottom information  
bars. Press again to turn “Display Off”.  
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3. AS  
14  
13  
Press to automatically store the first six strong stations in  
preset memory. Applies to current band only.  
4. BAND  
Press the BAND button to change the AM, FM or SAT  
band.  
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20  
19  
21  
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10  
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11. (down joystick)  
5. AUDIO  
DVD/Disc Mode: Press once for slow forward/slow reverse.  
TUNER Mode: Press to go down one frequency step.  
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor down.  
12. Reset  
Rotate to adjust the volume. Press to enter and/or confirm  
audio settings.  
6. SRC  
Press to select playing mode.  
7. LCD Display  
8. MUTE  
Press to reset system settings to factory default (except the  
password and parental lock setting).  
Press to silence the receiver. Press again to resume previous  
volume level.  
BT Mode: Answer Bluetooth call.  
NOTE: The VM9512 features Softmute, which will allow  
the volume to increase or decrease gradually when the  
MUTE function is activated or deactivated.  
9. IR Remote Control Receiver  
10. (left joystick)  
DVD/Disc 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.  
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
13.Pause/Play/Enter  
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Press to pause or resume playback or to confirm current  
selection.  
14. (right joystick)  
DVD/Disc Mode: Press once to enter the next chapter or  
track.  
Multimedia Receiver  
BAND  
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DISP  
CLOSE  
TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search the next available  
radio station.  
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the right.  
15. (up joystick)  
DVD/Disc Mode: Press once for fast forward/fast reverse.  
TUNER Mode: Press to go up one frequency step.  
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor up.  
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Press once for disc insertion/ejection.  
Press and hold to reset core mechanism position.  
17. TFT Display  
17  
18. REAR  
Select rear zone source. Allows front passengers to listen to  
the radio while rear passengers listen to a CD, MP3, WMA or  
watch DVDs.  
24  
23  
BT Mode: Disconnect Bluetooth call.  
19. RPT  
Press to control repeat playback function.  
20. PIP  
22  
PICTURE  
ANGLE TILT  
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Activate Picture In Picture feature.  
21. SD Card Slot  
Insert SD card for playback of audio files.  
22. WIDE  
16  
15  
Enter  
Press Audio  
Press to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of  
two settings: CINEMA, NORMAL or Standby (screen off).  
NOTE: Only CINEMA and Standby are available for non-  
video sources.  
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14  
13  
Press and hold to adjust Brightness and Contrast.  
23/24. ANGLE/TILT  
Press to activate the tilt function. Press once to adjust the  
downward tilt angle of the screen one step at a time or press  
and hold to adjust the angle in a continuous motion up or  
down.  
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20  
19  
21  
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10  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
The VM9512 Remote controls both the front and rear zones.  
To switch from front to rear zone, move the F/R switch (32)  
located on the right side of the controller.  
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35  
14  
31  
16  
18  
19  
17  
15  
32  
2
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22  
13  
1
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24  
28  
12  
23  
25  
21  
20  
10  
27  
26  
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29  
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33  
34  
NOTE: Your remote control may differ slightly from the  
one pictured here. The above diagram is for illustrative  
purposes only.  
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Table 1: Remote Control Functions  
Button  
Name  
Function  
TUNER  
Ref#  
DVD  
VCD  
CD/MP3  
SATELLITE  
iPod  
MENU  
1
Enters the main menu of the  
disc  
Turns on/off PBC when play-  
ing VCD  
Displays diagnostics screen  
Displays iPod menu  
TITLE  
MUTE  
2
Enters the title menu of the  
disc  
Plays first ten seconds of each  
chapter/title  
Category list in CG mode  
3
4
Toggles on/off audio output  
Turns the power on/off  
Toggles on/off audio output  
Turns the power on/off  
Toggles on/off audio output  
Turns the power on/off  
Toggles on/off audio output  
Turns the power on/off  
Toggles on/off audio output  
Turns the power on/off  
Toggles on/off audio output  
Turns the power on/off  
POWER/  
AUDIO  
5
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7
Changes the audio language  
for disc playback  
Selects iPod Music mode  
RPT A-B  
RPT  
Setup to repeat playback from Setup to repeat playback from  
time frame A to time frame B  
time frame A to time frame B  
Repeats playback of current  
chapter  
Repeats playback of current  
chapter  
Repeats playback of current  
track  
Repeats playback of current  
track  
SRC  
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9
Selects playing source  
Selects playing source  
Selects playing source  
Selects playing source  
Selects playing source  
Selects playing source  
SUBTITLE  
Language selection for subti-  
tle  
Selects iPod Photo mode  
DISP/  
CLEAR  
10  
Displays playing information/  
Delete entry or move back-  
Displays playing information/  
Delete entry or move back-  
Displays audio mode  
Displays audio mode  
Displays audio mode  
Displays audio mode  
Delete entry or move back-  
Delete entry or move back-  
Delete entry or move back-  
Delete entry or move back-  
wards to correct error in Direct wards to correct error in Direct wards to correct error in Direct wards to correct error in Direct wards to correct error in Direct wards to correct error in Direct  
Access mode  
Access mode  
Access mode  
Access mode  
Access mode  
Access mode  
11  
12  
13  
Zooms in when playing DVD,  
DivX or Photo  
Zooms in  
Navigates the preset station  
list  
Navigates list window  
Navigates the preset station  
list  
Navigates list window  
PRESET  
PRESET  
ANGLE  
Zooms out when playing DVD, Zooms out  
DivX or Photo  
Navigates the preset station  
list  
Navigates list window  
Navigates the preset station  
list  
Navigates list window  
Plays back disc in different  
angle (if available) for a scene different angle (if available) of  
picture displayed  
Plays back Picture CD with  
Switches MEM keypad off  
Switches MEM keypad off  
Selects iPod Video mode  
Joystick /\  
VOL -  
14  
15  
16  
17  
Fast forwards the disc content Fast forwards the disc content  
Fast forwards the disc content  
Decreases volume  
Accesses iPod Menu  
Decreases volume  
Increases volume  
Selects prior track  
Decreases volume  
Increases volume  
Decreases volume  
Increases volume  
Decreases volume  
Increases volume  
Decreases volume  
Increases volume  
VOL +  
Increases volume  
Joystick <  
Selects the previous chapter  
for playback  
Selects the previous chapter  
for playback  
Searches an available radio  
station by decreasing tuning  
frequency  
Selects the previous track for  
playback  
Searches an available radio  
station by decreasing tuning  
frequency  
Joystick  
(press)  
18  
19  
ENTER, Pauses playback/  
starts playback  
ENTER, Pauses playback/  
starts playback  
Auto memory scan  
ENTER, Pauses playback/  
starts playback  
ENTER, Toggles the on-  
screen menu between CAT/  
CH mode  
ENTER  
Joystick >  
Selects the next chapter for  
playback  
Selects the next chapter for  
playback  
Searches an available radio  
station by increasing tuning  
frequency  
Selects the next track for play- Searches an available radio  
back  
Selects the next track for play-  
back  
station by increasing tuning  
frequency  
20  
21  
22  
Stops playback  
Stops playback  
Stops playback  
GOTO  
Enters Direct Access mode  
Enters Direct Access mode  
Enters Direct Access mode  
Enters Direct Access mode  
Fast reverses the disc content  
Enters Direct Access mode  
Enters Direct Access mode  
Joystick \/  
Fast reverses the disc content Fast reverses the disc content  
Pauses playback/starts play-  
back  
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Table 1: Remote Control Functions  
Button  
Function  
TUNER  
Name  
Ref#  
DVD  
VCD  
CD/MP3  
SATELLITE  
iPod  
||>/BAND  
23  
24  
25  
Slow Forward/Slow Reverse  
X2, X4, X8  
Play/pause  
Selects AM/FM Band.  
Play/pause  
Selects SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3  
band.  
PIC  
Displays Brightness/Contrast  
Controls  
Displays Brightness/Contrast  
Controls  
Displays Brightness/Contrast  
Controls  
Displays Brightness/Contrast  
Controls  
Displays Brightness/Contrast  
Controls  
Displays Brightness/Contrast  
Controls  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Opens/closes the TFT monitor Opens/closes the TFT monitor Opens/closes the TFT monitor Opens/closes the TFT monitor Opens/closes the TFT monitor Opens/Closes the TFT moni-  
tor  
26  
27  
28  
Decreases monitor tilt angle  
Increases monitor tilt angle  
Decreases monitor tilt angle  
Increases monitor tilt angle  
Decreases monitor tilt angle  
Increases monitor tilt angle  
Decreases monitor tilt angle  
Increases monitor tilt angle  
Decreases monitor tilt angle  
Increases monitor tilt angle  
Decreases monitor tilt angle  
Increases monitor tilt angle  
TILT  
TILT  
WIDE  
Selects display mode: CIN-  
EMA, NORMAL or Standby  
Selects display mode: CIN-  
EMA, NORMAL or Standby  
Selects display mode: CIN-  
EMA or Standby  
Selects display mode: CIN-  
EMA or Standby  
Selects display mode: CIN-  
EMA or Standby  
Selects display mode: CIN-  
EMA or Standby  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 29  
6, 7, 8, 9, 0  
(Numeric  
Directly accesses chapter  
1-6 selects preset for current  
band  
Directly accesses track  
1-6 selects preset for current  
band  
Keypad)  
PIP  
30  
Picture In Picture view of  
Front source, Rear Zone or  
NAV  
Picture In Picture view of  
Front source, Rear Zone or  
NAV  
Picture In Picture view of  
Front source, Rear Zone or  
NAV  
Picture In Picture view of  
Front source, Rear Zone or  
NAV  
Picture In Picture view of  
Front source, Rear Zone or  
NAV  
Picture In Picture view of  
Front source, Rear Zone or  
NAV  
SETUP  
F/R  
31  
32  
Displays Setup menu  
Displays Setup menu  
Displays Setup menu  
Displays Setup menu  
Displays Setup menu  
Displays Setup menu  
F controls front zone  
R controls rear zone  
F controls front zone  
R controls rear zone  
F controls front zone  
R controls rear zone  
F controls front zone  
R controls rear zone  
F controls front zone  
R controls rear zone  
F controls front zone  
R controls rear zone  
RDM  
33  
34  
35  
Plays all chapters in random  
order  
Plays all tracks in random  
order  
Plays all tracks in random  
order  
SCN  
Preview scan  
Ejects disc  
Plays the first ten seconds of  
each track  
Preview scan  
Ejects disc  
EJECT  
Ejects disc  
Ejects disc  
Ejects disc  
Ejects disc  
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VM9512  
USING THE TFT MONITOR  
Open/Close TFT Monitor  
Open TFT Monitor  
Monitor Left/Right Angle Adjustment  
To manually adjust the left/right angle of the TFT screen,  
follow these steps:  
Aspect Ratio  
Press the WIDE button (28) on the remote control or WIDE  
button (22) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as  
follows (only active with video source):  
Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the  
1. Make sure the TFT screen in “Out”. Press the OPEN  
(
) button (25) on the remote control to activate the  
button (1), if necessary.  
mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing  
position.  
Extender Mechanism  
- Fully Extended  
Extender Mechanism  
- Closed  
Close TFT Monitor  
CINEMA  
Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the  
The entire screen is extended  
horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to  
9. The extension ratio is the same at  
any point.  
(
) button (25) on the remote control to load the display  
panel back into the compartment.  
TFT Monitor Auto Open  
If “TFT Auto Open” is “on” when the unit is turned on, the  
monitor automatically moves to the viewing position.  
NORMAL  
2
The conventional display image has a  
4 to 3 ratio of horizontal to vertical,  
leaving a blank area on the right and  
left sides of the display.  
If “TFT Auto Open” is ”off” when the unit is turned on, press  
the OPEN button (1) or (  
) button (25) on the remote  
control to move the monitor into the viewing position.  
STANDBY  
If “TFT Auto Open” is set to ”Manual”, the TFT will not close  
when the key is turned off.  
Screen becomes black. Touch screen  
to resume.  
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Monitor Tilt Angle Adjustment  
A known characteristic of LCD panels is the quality of the  
display in relationship to the viewing angle. The monitor  
angle can be adjusted for optimum viewing using one of the  
following methods.  
Image Setting  
Table 2 shows the video output mode for each playing  
source.  
2. Locate the extender mechanism behind the screen.  
3. Firmly grasp both sides of the screen near the bottom.  
4. Gently pull on either the left or right side until the  
extender mechanism becomes fully extended.  
Table 2: Video Output Modes  
Step by Step Angle Adjustment  
Press the ( ) or ( ) button on the control panel (23, 24) or  
remote control (26, 27) to adjust the tilt angle of the screen  
one step at a time.  
Playing Source  
Video Output Modes  
Reverse Driving Use  
RADIO  
RGB Mode  
RGB Mode  
RGB Mode  
RGB Mode  
CVBS Mode  
CVBS Mode  
RGB Mode  
CVBS Mode  
If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, and  
the monitor is stationed inside the main compartment of the  
unit, the monitor automatically moves into the viewing  
position and switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse  
driving. When the reverse driving stops, the monitor returns  
to the main storage compartment.  
Continuous Angle Adjustment  
SAT  
Press and hold the ( ) or ( ) button on the control panel  
or remote control to adjust the tilt angle in a continuous  
motion.  
DISC  
BT  
AUX 1  
AUX 2  
NAV  
If the monitor is in display mode, the monitor automatically  
switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the  
reverse driving stops, the monitor returns to its original input  
mode.  
CAMERA  
*CVBS – Composite Video Baseband Signal  
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Parameter Adjustment Procedure  
1. Enter Picture Quality Setting Mode:  
Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control or press  
and hold the WIDE/PICTURE button (22) on the moni-  
tor.  
Monitor Movement Mechanism  
If an obstruction occurs in the monitor path, the following  
protective measurements can be executed to prevent  
damage to the mechanism or monitor:  
2. Select Item to Set:  
Table 3: Monitor Protective Measures  
Use the up/down joystick buttons to select “BRIGHT” or  
“CONTRAST”.  
3. Set Parameters:  
Self  
Protection  
OPEN Button  
Pressed  
Power  
Reconnected  
Obstruction  
Use the left/right joystick buttons to modify the settings.  
4. Exit Picture Quality Setting Mode:  
Press the PIC button on the remote control or the WIDE/  
PICTURE button on the monitor  
Monitor load- Unit stops at  
Monitor fully  
Monitor is auto-  
ing out hori-  
zontally  
obstruction  
point  
extended hori- matically  
zontally  
loaded into unit  
Monitor load- Unit stops at  
Monitor fully  
Monitor is auto-  
ing in hori-  
zontally  
obstruction  
point  
extended hori- matically  
zontally  
loaded into unit  
Parking Brake  
Monitor load- Unit stops at  
Monitor swiv-  
Monitor swiv-  
Parking Brake Inhibit  
ing out verti-  
cally  
obstruction  
point  
els back to the els back to the  
When the pink "Parking" wire is connected to the vehicle  
brake switch, the front TFT monitor will display video  
only when the parking brake sequence is engaged.  
Before starting the parking brake sequence, the radio  
must be on with the video media disc inserted and  
playing.  
unit  
unit  
Monitor load- Unit stops at  
Monitor swiv-  
Monitor swiv-  
ing in verti-  
cally  
obstruction  
point  
els back to the els back to the  
unit  
unit  
After the protective procedure is executed, normal operation  
is resumed by pressing the OPEN button (1) or disconnecting  
and reconnecting the power.  
Parking Brake Sequence  
There are two situations that can start the Parking Brake  
Sequence (this is the preferred method). The timing  
window is between 3 ~ 5 seconds.  
Parking brake is engaged (on) when the vehicle is  
started or the accessory/ignition is turned on. To  
activate video, the following sequence of events  
must be completed:  
a. Release parking brake for 3 ~ 5 seconds.  
b. Reapply parking brake.  
c. Video should be displayed on the TFT monitor  
within 1 ~ 2 seconds.  
Parking break is disengaged (off) when the vehicle  
is started or the accessory/ignition is turned on. To  
activate video, the following sequence of events  
must be completed:  
a. Set parking brake for 3 ~ 5 seconds.  
b. Release parking brake for 3 ~ 5 seconds.  
c. Reapply parking brake.  
d. Video should be displayed on the TFT monitor  
within 1 ~ 2 seconds.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
AUX1, AUX2 and CAMERA. The playing mode is displayed  
on the TFT and LCD screens.  
Table 4: Audio Adjustments  
Power On / Off  
Press the /SRC button (6) on the unit (or the /POWER  
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 button (1) and opening the TFT  
screen.  
Function  
Adjustment Options  
Auxiliary Devices  
EQ  
User  
In user mode, you  
can manually adjust  
each of the seven fre-  
quency bands.  
External peripheral devices can be connected to this unit via  
RCA output or MediaLink4. Select “AUX1” or “AUX2” mode to  
access and control connected auxiliary devices.  
Acoustic  
Urban  
Rave  
Use the on-screen  
arrows to select a  
predefined equaliza-  
tion curve.  
Source Menu  
To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the TFT screen in the  
top left corner of the screen.  
Press and hold the button to power off the unit.The monitor  
is drawn back into the main compartment.  
Latin  
Audible Beep Confirmation  
An audible beep tone confirms each function selection. The  
Beep tone can be disabled through the Setup menu.  
Dance  
Hip Hop  
Rock  
DISC  
SOURCE MENU  
FAD-BAL  
Use this screen to adjust the output level for  
each speaker in your surround system from 0  
to -24dB. You can also adjust the master vol-  
ume from this screen.  
Volume Adjustment  
To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary  
encoder (5) on the front panel or press the VOL+/ VOL-  
buttons (15, 16) on the remote control. When the volume  
level reaches “0” or “40”, a beep sounds, indicating that the  
adjustment limit has been reached. The volume ranges from  
“0” to “40”. The LCD or TFT screen displays the volume level  
for 3 seconds.  
F
DISC  
RADIO  
AUX 1  
SD  
SAT  
USB  
iPod  
NAV  
BT  
R
O
N
T
NOTE: The EQ mode will automatically change to  
“USER” when individual EQ bands are adjusted.  
R
E
A
R
OFF  
Proper setting of the Fader and Balance complement the  
effects of the cabin equalizer.  
AUX 2  
CAMERA  
Programmable Turn-On Volume  
This feature allows the user to select a turn-on volume setting  
regardless of the volume setting prior to turning the unit off.  
To program a specific turn-on volume level, turn the AUDIO  
control (2) to adjust the volume to the desired turn-on volume.  
Push and hold the AUDIO button while the yellow speaker  
icon and level indication is displayed on the screen. The unit  
will beep two times to confirm your turn-on volume setting.  
The Audio menu will automatically exit after a few seconds of  
inactivity. To exit quickly, touch the top left corner of the  
screen or press and hold the AUDIO button (5).  
This menu allows you to select a source for the front or rear  
zone. Touch FRONT or REAR to choose the zone for which  
you would like to specify the source. (See “Multi-ZONE  
Operation” on page 16.)  
Alternate Display Options  
A menu located on the left side of the screen provides  
immediate access to the Equalizer, Rear Zone screen view  
and PIP (Picture in Picture) features.  
Audio Control Menu  
The Audio Control menu features a 7-band graphic equalizer,  
which 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.  
Mute  
EQ: Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer > Equalizer.  
REAR: Touch to view the Rear Zone screen. Control  
options appear below the PIP image, depending on the  
source.  
Press the MUTE button on the front panel (8) or remote  
control (3) to mute the volume from the unit. Press the MUTE  
button again to restore the volume. “MUTE” is displayed on  
the LCD. Adjusting the volume or using any of the audio  
setup features cancels the mute function.  
DISC  
Press the AUDIO button (5) on the front panel to display the  
Line Mute  
audio menu. To adjust an audio feature:  
AM/FM RADIO  
If the “MUTE” wire is connected, audio output mutes when a  
telephone call is received by the car phone.  
1. Use the left/right joystick buttons to highlight the audio  
feature to be adjusted.  
BAND  
AS  
SATELLITE  
2. Press the joystick ENTER button on the control panel  
(13) or remote control (18) to select the highlighted  
option.  
3. Use the joystick to adjust the selected feature to the  
desired setting.  
CAT–  
CH–  
CH+  
CAT+  
Playing Source Selection  
Press the SRC button on the front panel (6) or remote control  
(8) to change between available playing sources in the  
following order: RADIO, SAT, DISC, NAV, BT, iPod, SD, USB,  
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PIP: Touch to view the Rear Zone, current Front Zone,  
or NAV screen. Use the left/right arrows below the PIP  
image to change the PIP source.  
PIP: DISC  
01:02 AM  
(Root)  
DISC  
MP3 4/84  
00:00:23  
E
Q
1
2
3
4
5
6
Cherry Poppin Da  
Chris Isaak - Baby  
Crazy Town - Butt  
Phish - Birds Of A  
Phish - Bouncin' R  
Phish - Freebird (L  
R
E
A
R
P
I
P
1/2  
System Reset  
To correct a system halt or other  
illegal operation, use the tip of a pen  
to press the reset button (12) located  
[RESET] Button  
on the front bottom-right corner of the unit. After a system  
reset, the unit restores all factory default settings.  
NOTE: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD  
resumes play once the reset is complete.  
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MULTI-ZONE OPERATION  
Independent sources can be played simultaneously on the  
VM9512. For example, a video game console can be seen on  
the front screen while DVD video is available to rear  
passengers.  
Changing the Rear Zone Source  
To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the TFT screen in the  
top left corner of the screen.  
Turning the Rear Screen Off  
Touch the OFF button (on the SOURCE MENU) to suspend  
operation of the rear screen. Any operation assigned  
exclusively to the rear source will be suspended until  
reactivated using either the front or rear zone touch screen or  
the remote control.  
Connecting the Rear Zone Touch  
Screen  
You can connect up to two additional monitors (sold  
separately) for rear passengers, one of which can be a Touch  
Screen. You can also connect a wireless headphone system  
to one of your rear monitors, as illustrated below.  
DISC  
SOURCE MENU  
F
DISC  
RADIO  
AUX 1  
SD  
SAT  
USB  
iPod  
NAV  
BT  
R
O
N
T
Rear Video Screen  
(Sold Separately)  
R
E
A
R
OFF  
AUX 2  
CAMERA  
YELLOW  
VIDEO OUT 1  
This menu allows you to select a source for the front or rear  
zone. Touch FRONT or REAR to choose the zone for which  
you would like to specify the source.  
MZ7TFT Touch Screen  
(Sold Separately)  
Controlling the Rear Zone Screen(s)  
YELLOW  
If you have a rear touch screen installed, you can touch the  
screen to control most rear zone functions.  
VIDEO OUT 2  
BLACK  
MZ-TFT  
WHITE  
You can also use the remote control. The VM9512 remote  
controls both the front and rear zones. To switch from front to  
rear zone, move the F/R switch (32) located on the right side  
of the remote controller.  
RED  
Wireless Headphone  
(OPTIONAL)  
NOTE: You cannot change or control the front zone  
source from the rear zone video screen.  
Touch the REAR button on the left side of the screen to view  
a “Picture in Picture” image of the rear screen.  
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VM9512  
SETUP MENU  
To access system settings, press the SETUP button (31) on  
Audio Sub-menu Features  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
the remote control or touch the  
enter the “SETUP” menu. The “GENERAL” sub-menu  
appears highlighted in blue.  
button on the screen to  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
Clock Adjust  
(HH:MM)  
The clock appears in the top right  
corner of the screen and on the  
LCD screen during certain opera-  
tions. NOTE: The AM/PM indication  
will change as you continue to  
adjust the hour past 12.  
DRC  
Off  
Employ the Dynamic Range Control  
for better playback for low volumes.  
On  
Audio Mode  
Dolby Pro II  
Surround  
Stereo  
Choose Stereo to send the same  
signal to the front and rear left/right  
speakers. If you have a center  
speaker, you can choose the Sur-  
round option when supported by  
your media.  
02:40 AM  
Video Input  
(Input cir-  
cuitry autode-  
tects the  
video signal  
from the Aux  
In source).  
NTSC  
PAL  
The color signals are output in the  
standard NTSC format.  
RADIO  
SETUP  
The color signals are output in the  
standard PAL format.  
General  
Language  
Audio  
Speaker Bluetooth Back  
Auto  
The color signal output is switched  
automatically based on the current  
video input signal - NTSC or PAL.  
Music  
Movie  
Matrix  
Optimized for music reproduction  
when playing music encoded in  
Dolby.  
RDS  
Rating  
DivX  
Clock Mode  
12 Hour  
04 : 31 AM  
AUTO  
Beep  
On  
Off  
When turned on, an audible beep  
tone confirms each function selec-  
tion.  
Optimized for video reproduction  
when playing movies encoded in  
Dolby.  
Clock Adjust  
Video Input  
Beep  
Hardware  
P.VOL  
No beep sounds.  
Use with Dolby Matrix encoded  
media.  
On  
TS Cal  
Sub. W Filter 50Hz  
Selecting a crossover frequency  
sets a cut-off frequency of the sub-  
woofer's LPF (low-pass filter).  
Language Sub-menu Features  
80Hz  
If a DVD supports more than 1 Subtitle or Audio language, all  
the languages are available for selection during playback. If  
the selected language is not supported by the DVD, then the  
default language is used.  
100Hz  
120Hz  
150Hz  
Accessing Menu Items  
Touch the sub-menu name or use the joystick to select a sub-  
menu (Language, Audio, RDS, etc.).  
The features available for adjustment under the highlighted  
sub-menu option will appear in the center of the screen.  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
Speaker Sub-menu Features  
OSD  
English  
On Screen Display appears in  
English.  
Choose 4 CH, 4.1 CH or 5.1 CH depending on the  
speaker configuration in your vehicle.  
Adjusting a Feature  
1. Use the touchscreen or press the /\ or V buttons on the  
DVD Audio  
English  
Spanish  
French  
English  
Spanish  
French  
Off  
DVD Audio is heard in English  
when the option is available.  
Use the Test Tone feature to verify speaker settings.  
Make changes using the EQ/FAD-BAL menu, accessed  
by pressing and holding the AUDIO button (volume  
control).  
joystick to select the feature to be adjusted.  
DVD Audio is heard in Spanish  
when the option is available.  
2. Enter the option field for the feature you want to adjust  
by using the touchscreen or pressing the ENTER  
(joystick) button. A submenu appears in a second row  
with the selected option highlighted in blue.  
3. Select a new value by using the touchscreen or pressing  
the /\ or V buttons on the joystick.  
DVD Audio is heard in French when  
the option is available.  
Subwoofer Phase Adjustment: Touch the sub.w icon to  
access the subwoofer polarity controls and reverse the  
subwoofer signal polarity from to 180°. Reversing  
polarity can improve bass response related to speaker  
configuration.  
DVD Subtitle  
DVD subtitles automatically appear  
in English when available.  
DVD subtitles automatically appear  
in Spanish when available.  
4. Use the touchscreen or press the ENTER (joystick)  
button to confirm setup.  
Delay Setting: Delay is available when the media is  
Dolby Digital encoded or digital bitstream.  
DVD subtitles automatically appear  
in French when available.  
General Sub-menu Features  
RL and RR only are available in 4.0 and 4.1 mode  
Touch the RL, RR and Cent speaker icons to  
access the delay setting  
DVD subtitles do not appear auto-  
matically.  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
Disc Menu  
English  
Spanish  
French  
DVD menu (if applicable) is dis-  
played in English.  
Clock Mode  
12 Hour  
Clock displays 12 hour time using  
AM and PM.  
L and R Rear channels: 0 - 15 msec  
Center channel: 0 - 5 msec  
DVD menu (if applicable) is dis-  
played in Spanish.  
24 Hour  
Clock displays 24 hour time up to  
23:59.  
DVD menu (if applicable) is dis-  
played in French.  
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Bluetooth Sub-menu Features  
only by entering the correct password. Once the password is  
entered, rating is available for setup.  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
Tuner Region USA  
AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz  
AM Frequency Band -  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
Bluetooth  
On  
Enable Bluetooth function.  
Disable Bluetooth function.  
530kHz~1720kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 200kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
87.5MHz~107.9MHz  
Password  
_ _ _ _ _ _  
Enter the default six-digit password  
(012345).  
Off  
On  
Auto Answer  
Connect  
The unit automatically answers all  
incoming calls.  
Rating  
1. Kid Safe  
2. G  
Select the appropriate rating level  
for the intended audience.  
America 1  
AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz  
AM Frequency Band -  
530kHz~1720kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
87.5MHz~108.0MHz  
Off  
Manually answer calls by touching  
the “call” button.  
You may override higher ratings by  
using your password.  
3. PG  
Manual  
Connect the last active mobile  
phone by touching the CONNECT  
icon when disconnected.  
4. PG-13  
5. PG-R  
6. R  
Arabia  
AM Frequency Spacing - 9kHz  
AM Frequency Band -  
Auto  
Automatically connect when your  
paired phone is in range.  
531kHz~1620kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
7. NC-17  
8. Adult  
Pairing Code  
The default code is “1234”. Touch  
the keypad icon to open the keypad  
and enter the pairing code or pass  
key required for Bluetooth connec-  
tion to your mobile phone. Not all  
phones/devices require a pairing  
code. The default code is “0000” for  
many models.  
87.5MHz~108.0MHz  
Load Factory Reset  
Select “Reset” to restore the factory  
default settings for the Rating sys-  
tem only.  
China  
AM Frequency Spacing - 9kHz  
AM Frequency Band -  
522kHz~1620kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
87.5MHz~108.0MHz  
To reset the password, access the “RATING” menu and enter  
the current password. Once the correct password is entered,  
you can access the “Password” field and enter a new one.  
America 2  
Europe  
Korea  
AM Frequency Spacing - 5kHz  
AM Frequency Band -  
520kHz~1600kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
87.5MHz~108.0MHz  
RDS Sub-menu Features  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
NOTE: Record the password and keep it in a safe place  
for future reference. The rating for each disc is marked  
on the disc, disc packing, or documentation. If the rating  
is not available on the disc, the parental lock feature is  
unavailable. Some discs restrict only portions of the disc  
and the appropriate content will play. For details, please  
refer to the disc description.  
RDS  
On  
Unit will display Radio Data System  
information when available.  
AM Frequency Spacing - 9kHz  
AM Frequency Band -  
522kHz~1620kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 50kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
87.5MHz~108.0MHz  
Off  
On  
CT  
Automatically synchronize the  
radio’s time based on RDS radio  
signals.  
AM Frequency Spacing - 9kHz  
AM Frequency Band -  
531kHz~1602kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 200kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
88.1MHz~107.9MHz  
Off  
DivX Sub-Menu Features  
Select the DivX sub-menu to view your DivX registration  
code. You must use this code to register your player, allowing  
you to purchase video using the DivX Video On Demand  
format.  
OIRT (Inter- AM Frequency Spacing - 9kHz  
national  
Radio and  
Television  
Organiza-  
tion)  
AM Frequency Band -  
531kHz~1602kHz  
FM Frequency Spacing - 200kHz  
FM Frequency Band -  
88.1MHz~107.9MHz  
Hardware Sub-menu Features  
If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, and  
the TFT monitor is retracted inside the unit, the TFT monitor  
automatically moves into the viewing position and Camera  
mode is selected upon shifting into REVERSE gear. When  
shifting into DRIVE gear, the TFT monitor is retracted back  
inside unit after ten seconds.  
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 set at the highest  
setting (with no restrictions). The parental lock is released  
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Exiting the System Setup Menu  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
To exit setup mode and resume normal playback, press the  
SETUP button (31) on the remote control or touch the BACK  
button on the screen.  
Camera In  
Normal  
Mirror  
Reverse the camera image as if  
looking through a rear-view mirror.  
TFT Auto  
Open  
Auto  
The TFT panel automatically opens  
when the unit is turned on.  
Manual  
When the ignition is turned OFF, the  
TFT panel DOES NOT retract if it  
was previously out  
Off  
You must press the OPEN button  
(1) to open the TFT panel.  
TFT Set Back Off  
On  
TFT screen remains fully extended.  
TFT screen moves back slightly  
after opening.  
Auto Dimmer Off  
On  
TFT screen brightness remains  
constant unless manually adjusted.  
TFT screen will automatically dim  
when less light is available.  
If the monitor is in display mode, the monitor automatically  
switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the  
reverse driving stops, the monitor return to its original input  
mode.  
P.VOL Sub-menu Features  
Setting  
Options  
Function  
Source  
DISC  
RADIO  
SD  
Choose a source for which you  
would like to increase the relative  
volume (LEVEL).  
Use the +/- buttons to increase rela-  
tive volume for specified source up  
to 6 decibels.  
SAT  
AUX 1  
USB  
BT  
AUX 2  
iPod  
NAV  
TS Cal (Screen Calibration)  
To access the “Screen Calibration” function from the SETUP  
menu, select the “TS CAL” option.  
After entering calibration mode, a crosshair appears in a  
corner quadrant of the screen. To begin calibration, press and  
hold the crosshair for one second until it moves to the next  
quadrant. Continue for each quadrant until the calibration is  
completed.  
To exit without performing calibration, touch the BACK  
button.  
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TUNER OPERATION  
Tuner TFT Display  
Manual Tuning  
14.  
: Touch to tune forward one step  
To increase or decrease the tuning frequency one step:  
15. BAND: Touch to change between AM/FM bands  
16. AS: Touch to automatically store stations  
17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new  
playback source  
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1
4
5
10  
2
24 25  
3
Touch the or buttons on screen.  
Move the joystick left/right.  
01:02 PM  
18. MEM: View screen used to enter current channel into  
preset memory  
Direct Tuning  
FM-1  
P1 87.5 MHz  
LOC PTY RDS  
RADIO  
ST  
To enter a radio station directly, touch the  
press the GOTO button (21) on the remote control to display  
button or  
19. 1/2 or 2/2: Touch this page button to view a second page  
of on-screen buttons  
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P1  
P2  
P3  
P4  
P5  
P6  
87.5  
90.1  
MHz  
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the direct entry menu.  
20. Touch to view the SETUP menu  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
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21. PS (Preview Scan): Touch to scan all stations available,  
stopping for 5 seconds at each and continuing until a  
station is selected  
22. LOC: Touch to tune to strong local stations  
23. PTY: When PTY is pressed, the Program Type  
categories are listed, allowing listeners to find similar  
programming by genre. When a PTY category is  
selected from the touch screen menu, the radio will start  
scanning for the selected category.  
24. Indicates the PTY function is activated  
25. Indicates the RDS function is activated  
26. REAR: Touch to view the Rear source screen  
27. PIP: Touch to view Rear, Front or NAV source  
98.1  
R
106.1  
107.9  
102.9  
AS  
1/2  
FM: _ _ _ . _ MHz  
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1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
Exit  
BAND  
MEM  
PS:  
27  
9
6
7
Clear  
20  
Enter the desired radio station using the on-screen number  
pad. Press Enter to tune to the selected station. To exit the  
screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To clear your  
entry and start over, touch Clear.  
14  
12  
Switch to Radio Tuner source  
11  
13  
AS  
PTY  
Touch the top left corner of the screen (the RADIO  
circle) to view the SOURCE MENU. Touch “RADIO”.  
Press the SRC button (6) on the front panel or remote  
control (8) to switch to the AM/FM or RADIO source.  
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Using Preset Stations  
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for  
each band. All six stored stations (P1-P6) for the current  
band appear on the screen.  
PS  
21  
MEM  
18  
BAND  
15  
1/2  
19  
2/2  
LOC  
Select FM/AM Band  
22  
Touch the BAND button (15) on the screen, or press the  
BAND button on the unit (4) or remote control (20) to change  
between the following bands: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and  
AM2.  
Storing a Station  
1. Select a band (if needed), then select a station.  
2. Touch the on-screen MEM button (18) to open the  
preset screen.  
1. Current radio band indicator  
2. Radio frequency indicator  
3. Clock  
NOTE: The BAND button on the unit only works when the  
TFT is closed.  
4. Stereo broadcasting indicator  
5. Strong Local signal broadcasting indicator  
Mem: _  
6. Preset radio stations: Touch to recall preset stations  
7. RDS Information: PS (Program Service), PTY (Program  
Type), RT (Radio Text)  
8. EQ: Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer > Equalizer  
9. Touch to access the direct entry screen  
10. Current preset station indicator  
Seek Tuning  
To seek the next higher station:  
P1 P2  
P3  
P6  
Touch the >>| button on screen.  
Move the joystick to the right.  
P4 P5  
E x i t  
To seek the next lower station:  
11. |<<: Touch to seek backward  
12. >>|: Touch to seek forward  
Touch the |<<| button on screen.  
Move the joystick to the left.  
3. Touch the preset number in which you would like to  
13.  
: Touch to tune backward one step  
store the current station (or press EXIT to cancel and  
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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  
corresponding stored station.  
P1  
P2  
P3  
P4  
P5  
P6  
87.5 MHz  
90.1 MHz  
98.1 MHz  
106.1 MHz  
107.9 MHz  
102.9 MHz  
Auto Store (AS)  
To select six strong stations and store them in the current  
band:  
1. Select a band (if needed).  
2. Press the AS button (3) on the control panel or touch AS  
on the screen for 2 seconds to activate the Auto Store  
function.  
The new stations replace stations already stored in that band.  
Preview Scan (PS)  
To scan the AM or FM band for a preview of available stations  
in your particular area, touch the PS button (21). Touch again  
to stop preview scan.  
Local Radio Station Seeking (LOC)  
When the Local function is on, only radio stations with a  
strong local radio signal are played. To activate the Local  
function in AM/FM tuner mode, touch the 1/2 button to access  
the second screen of menu options, and then touch the on-  
screen LOC button. Touch the LOC button again to turn Local  
off. When the Local function is active, the LOC indicator at  
the top of the screen is illuminated.  
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SATELLITE RADIO OPERATION  
13. CAT -: Select previous channel in current category only  
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.  
Listeners can subscribe to XM® Radio on the Web by  
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.  
14. Touch to enter channel directly using keypad on screen  
15. CG: Access Channel/Category Guide mode  
16. BAND: Change between SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 bands  
17. Touch to view the SETUP menu  
Recalling a Station  
18. Touch this area to view the SOURCE MENU and select  
a new playback source  
19. MEM: View screen used to enter current channel into  
preset memory  
20. DIAG: This feature is reserved for use by service  
professionals for troubleshooting.  
1. Select a band (if needed).  
2. Touch an on-screen preset button to select the  
corresponding stored station.  
Listeners can subscribe to Sirius® Radio on the Web by  
Customers should have their Sirius ID ready (Sirius ID is  
located on the Satellite Radio Tuner, sold separately).  
Customers can listen to music samples by tuning to  
channel 184.  
Direct Tuning  
To enter a radio station directly, touch the  
button or  
Displaying the Identification (ID)  
Code  
press the GOTO button (21) on the remote control to display  
the direct entry menu.  
Before you listen to satellite radio, you must subscribe to the  
service using your radio’s identification number. To display  
the radio ID, press the left/right buttons (16, 17) on the  
joystick or the CH - or CH + buttons on the touch screen  
repeatedly to tune to channel “000”. The screen displays the  
radio ID where the channel name is usually displayed.  
Accessing Satellite Radio Mode  
Press the SRC button (8) on the front panel or remote control  
(8) to switch to the SAT source.  
CH NO: _ _ _ /255  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
Exit  
1
3
2
7
8
4
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Selecting a Station  
Use the left/right joystick buttons or the CH - or CH + buttons  
on the touch screen to change to another station.  
01:02  
SAT1  
XM Preview  
CH001  
SAT  
Preview  
Clear  
17  
14  
12  
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P1  
P2  
P3  
P4  
P5  
P6  
XM Preview  
XM Preview  
XM Preview  
XM Preview  
XM Preview  
XM Preview  
Preset Mode  
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To enter preset mode, touch the BAND button on the screen,  
or press the BAND button on the unit (14) or remote control  
(20) to change between the following bands: SAT1, SAT2, or  
SAT3 (indicated in the top left corner of the TFT screen).  
CAT  
Enter the desired radio station using the on-screen number  
pad. Touch the Enter button to tune to the selected station.  
To exit the screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To  
clear your entry and start over, touch Clear.  
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CH  
-
CH  
+
11  
CG  
P
I
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CAT  
-
15  
13  
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for  
each band. All six stored stations (P1-P6) for the current  
band appear on the TFT screen.  
BAND MEM  
DIAG  
Title: Fridays XM144!  
Channel/Category Guide Mode  
There are two search modes to help navigate through  
channels and or categories. To access the Channel/Category  
Guide mode, press the ENTER button (18) on the remote  
control or the CG button on the touch screen.  
Storing a Station  
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6
9
10  
16  
19  
20  
1. Select a band (if needed), then select a station.  
2. Touch the on-screen MEM button (18) to open the  
preset screen.  
1. SAT channel name  
2. SAT channel number  
3. SAT band  
4. Time  
5. Song title  
6. Artist name  
7. Song category  
8. Signal strength indicator  
9. Current preset channels/on-screen preset buttons  
10. CH -: Select the previous channel  
11. CH +: Select the next channel  
Channel Guide is the default search mode. To access  
Category Guide, press the TITLE button (2) on the remote  
control or touch CAT on the touch screen. To return to  
Channel Guide, touch CH on the screen or press the  
SUBTITLE button (9) on the remote control.  
Mem:  
P1 P2  
P3  
P6  
Channel Guide Mode  
When Channel Guide mode is selected, the first six satellite  
channels are displayed in the boxes in the bottom left of the  
TFT screen and the on-screen menu changes to facilitate  
search mode.  
P4 P5  
E x i t  
12. CAT +: Select next channel in current category only  
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01:02  
SAT1  
XM Preview  
CH001  
Preview  
SAT  
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001 XM Preview  
004 The 40s  
005 The 50s  
006 The 60s  
007 The 70s  
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CH  
P
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CG  
CAT  
SCN  
MEM  
DIAG  
While in Search Mode, to switch between Channel and  
Category search modes, press the CH or CAT buttons  
on 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-screen SCN button to preview each of the  
6 channels displayed for 10 seconds.  
Press the CG button to return to the Preset Mode  
screen.  
To select a channel while in Channel Guide mode, touch  
the channel name on the screen. The channel will begin  
playing and the unit will return to the Preset Mode.  
Category Guide Mode  
When Category Mode is selected, folder icons appear on the  
screen next to category choices.  
While in Search Mode, to switch between Channel and  
Category search modes, press the CH or CAT buttons  
on the touch screen.  
Use the scroll bar and arrows on the touch screen to  
view the next/previous page of categories. Each page  
contains six categories to select from.  
To select a category, touch the corresponding category  
name or folder icon. The channels in that category will  
be displayed on the screen.  
Use the scroll bar and arrows on the touch screen to  
view the next/previous six stations in the selected  
category.  
Touch the on-screen SCN button to preview each  
channel in the selected category for 10 seconds.  
Touch the channel name to play that channel.  
Touch the on-screen CG button to return to the Preset  
Mode screen.  
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DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION  
Repeat Playback  
Press the RPT button (19) on the control panel, the RPT  
button (7) on the remote control, or the button on screen  
to alter repeat mode according to the following:  
Controlling Playback  
To access the on-screen controls, touch the screen. Touch  
the 1/2 button to view a second page of controls  
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  
applicable, will operate normally.  
DVD: Repeat Chapter, Repeat Title, Repeat Off  
VCD (PBC Off): Repeat Single, Repeat Off  
BACK  
EQ  
REAR  
PIP  
Opening/Closing the TFT Video Screen  
Opening the TFT Screen  
AUDIO  
NOTE: For VCD play, the repeat function is not available  
if PBC is on.  
To open the TFT video screen, press the OPEN button (1).  
The unit beeps and then opens.  
A-B  
Sectional Repeat Function (A-B)  
Use the A-B function to define a specific area of a disc to  
repeat.  
Closing the TFT Screen  
SUBTITLE  
Press the OPEN button (1) again to close the TFT screen. If  
Press the RPT A-B button (6) on the remote control (or  
the A-B button on screen) to set the start point (A) of the  
repeated section.  
the screen is in the “IN” position, it moves out before closing.  
MENU  
TITLE  
DISP  
1/2  
2/2  
Insert/Eject Disc  
Press the RPT A-B button again once you reach the  
desired end point (B) of the repeated section. The  
selected portion of the DVD will now repeat  
continuously.  
Press the RPT A-B button again to cancel the A-B  
section setting and stop repeat play.  
Upon inserting a DVD disc, DVD mode is entered and disc  
play begins.  
Stopping Playback  
Touch the stop button ( ) on the screen or press the  
BAND button (20) on the remote control to stop DVD play.  
/
NOTE: If Parental Lock (Rating) is activated and the disc  
inserted is not authorized, the 6-digit code must be  
entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “General  
Sub-menu Features” on page 17).  
Pausing Playback  
Touch the pause button (||) on the screen (or press the >/||  
button on the remote control) to suspend disc playback.  
Press the > button on the screen to resume disc playback.  
Random Playback  
With a DVD, VCD, or CD playing, press the RDM button on  
the control panel (21) or remote control (33) to activate  
random playback and play all chapters/tracks in random  
order. “On” appears on the screen.  
You cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or  
if the power is off.  
Fast Forward Playback  
Press the /\ button on the joystick or the >> button on the  
screen to fast forward. Keep pressing and releasing the  
button to increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “6X”, and “8X”.  
NOTE: DVD-R and DVD-RW will not play unless the  
recording session is finalized and the DVD is closed.  
Press the > button on the joystick to play the next random  
track.  
Press the joystick enter button (18) on the remote control or  
touch the play button (>) to resume normal playback.  
Press the RDM button again to turn random play off.  
Ejecting a Disc  
Fast Reverse Playback  
Press the button (21) on the unit or remote control (35) to  
eject the disc. The unit automatically reverts to Tuner mode.  
You may eject a disc with the unit powered off. The unit will  
remain off after the disc is ejected.  
NOTE: When a VCD is playing with PBC turned “On”,  
activating random playback automatically turns PBC off.  
Press the \/ joystick button or touch the << button on the  
screen to play the current title in fast reverse. Keep pressing  
and releasing the button to increase the rate from “2X” to  
“4X”, “6X”, and “8X”.  
Picture in Picture (PIP)  
Reset the Loading Mechanism  
Press the PIP button (30) on the remote control to view a  
Picture in Picture image of the Front source, Rear Zone or  
NAV screen. Use the left/right arrows at the bottom of the  
image to change the PIP source.  
Press the joystick ENTER button (18) on the remote control  
or touch the play button (>) to resume normal playback.  
If the disc loads abnormally or an abnormal core mechanism  
operation occurs, press and hold the button (21) on the  
unit or remote control (35) to reset the loading mechanism.  
Normal operation resumes.  
Slow Forward/Slow Reverse Playback  
Press the ||>/BAND button on the remote control to slow  
forward/slow reverse. Keep pressing and releasing the button  
to increase the slow forward rate from “2X” to “4X” and “8X”  
and then begin slow reverse.  
Accessing the DVD Menu  
Press the MENU button (1) on the remote control to recall the  
main DVD menu. Use the joystick to select a title from the  
menu or touch the title on screen.  
Accessing DVD Mode  
To switch to DVD mode when a disc is already inserted,  
press the SRC button (15) on the front panel or remote  
control (8) until “DISC” appears at the bottom of the screen.  
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Press the TITLE button (2) on the remote control or on  
screen to select a different title for playback.  
Enter the desired title, chapter/track, or time using the on-  
screen number pad and then press the Enter button. To exit  
the screen without making a selection, touch Exit. To clear  
your entry and start over, touch Clear.  
Playback Information  
During DVD and VCD playback, press the DISP button on the  
control panel (2) or remote control (10) to display playback  
information on the screen, including the media playing and  
current playback time.  
Press the ENTER (joystick) button to confirm your selection  
and begin playback. You can also select a title using the  
touch screen.  
Viewing an Alternate Picture Angle  
(DVD Only)  
DVD Playback Information  
Moving Through Chapters  
Press the > button on the joystick or the >>| button on screen  
to advance to the next chapter on the DVD.  
The following information is displayed at the top of the screen  
during DVD playback:  
Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot  
simultaneously from different angles. For discs recorded with  
multiple angles, press the ANGLE button (13) on the remote  
control to toggle available angles of the on-screen image.  
Title: 05/08 – “05/08" indicates the fifth of 8 titles on the  
DVD is currently playing.  
Chapter: 012/016 – “002/016" indicates that the second  
of 16 titles on the DVD is currently playing.  
00:41:28 – “00:41:28” indicates the playback time of the  
current title.  
Press the < button on the joystick or the |<< button on screen  
to move to the previous chapter.  
Zooming  
Direct Chapter / Track Selection  
Remote Control Direct Entry  
Press the PRESET /\ and \/ buttons (11, 12) on the remote  
control to enlarge and pan through the video image using the  
following options: “ZOOM 1.5”, “ZOOM 2”, “ZOOM 3”, and  
“OFF”.  
During DVD, VCD and CD playback, you can use the  
numeric keypad on the remote control (29) to access a track  
directly.  
The following information is displayed at the bottom of the  
screen:  
Front: Source  
Rear: Source  
CLOCK  
Multi-Language Discs (DVD Only)  
Changing Audio Language  
If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages,  
press the AUDIO button (5) on the remote control to choose  
a language.  
VCD Playback Information  
The following information is displayed at the top of the screen  
during VCD playback:  
Changing Subtitle Language  
VCD 2.0 – Format of current disc.  
Title: 06/18 – “06/18” indicates the sixth of 18 tracks on  
the VCD is currently playing.  
00:02:18 – “00:02:18” indicates the playback time of the  
current track.  
If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages with  
subtitles, press the SUBTITLE button (9) on the remote  
control to choose the language in which you would like the  
subtitles to appear.  
Touch Screen Direct Entry  
To select a title, chapter/track, or specific playback time  
NOTE: During VCD playback, press the AUDIO button (5)  
on the remote control to choose between Left Channel,  
Right Channel, and Stereo.  
directly, touch the  
button on screen control to display  
the direct entry menu.  
PBC (Play Back Control - VCD Only)  
For VCDs with play back functionality, play back control  
Chapter: _ _  
(PBC) provides additional controls for VCD playback.  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
Exit  
Press the MENU button (1) on the remote control to toggle  
the PBC function “On”/”Off”. Once PBC is on, playback starts  
from track 1 of the play list.  
NOTE: When PBC is activated, fast forward, slow  
playback, and previous/next track are available. Repeat  
and direct track selection are not available.  
Clear  
When PBC is activated, selecting random, scan, or search  
playback automatically deactivates PBC.  
Use the  
button to select Title, Chapter, or Time entry.  
Title: _/#  
Chapter: _ _/##  
Time: _ _:_ _:_ _  
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General Disc Information  
Table 5: Disc Properties  
Symb  
Max Play  
Time  
12cm Disc Properties  
ol  
(MPEG 2  
Single side single layer (DVD-5)  
Single side double layer (DVD-9)  
Double side single layer (DVD-10)  
Method)  
133 minutes  
242 minutes  
Double side double layer (DVD-18) 266 minutes  
484 minutes  
(MPEG 1  
Single side single layer (VCD)  
Single side single layer  
Method)  
74 minutes  
74 minutes  
Table 6: Disc Symbols  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Number of voice languages recorded. The num-  
ber inside the icon indicates the number of lan-  
guages on the disc (maximum of 8).  
Number of subtitle languages available on the  
disc (maximum of 32).  
Number of angles provided (maximum of 9).  
Aspect ratios available. “LB” stands for Letter Box  
and “PS” stands for Pan/Scan. In the example on  
the left, the 16:9 video can be converted to Letter  
Box video.  
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  
Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Middle and  
South America, South Pacific Ocean Islands/  
Oceania  
Region 5: Russia, Mongolia, India, Middle  
Asia, Eastern Europe, North Korea, North  
Africa, North-West Asia  
Region 6: Mainland China  
ALL: All regions  
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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.  
2. Elapsed playing time/length of track  
3. Current track title  
4. Available track titles  
5. ID3 information  
6. ||: Touch to pause/play disc playback  
Repeat Playback  
Touch the  
button on screen, press the RPT button on the  
remote control (7) control panel (19) to alter repeat mode  
according to the following:  
The VM9512 will play music or other audio files from the  
following disc media:  
DVD: Repeat Chapter, Repeat Title, Repeat Off  
CD-DA: Repeat One, Repeat All, Repeat Off  
CD-R/RW: Repeat One, Repeat All, Repeat Off  
DVD-R/RW: Repeat One, Repeat All, Repeat Off  
7.  
: Touch to stop disc playback  
CD-DA  
CD-R/RW  
DVD  
DVD+R/RW  
DVD-R/RW  
8. >>|: Touch to move to next track  
9. |<<: Touch to move to previous track  
10.  
11.  
/>>: Touch to navigate playlist/touch to fast forward  
/<<: Touch to navigate playlist/touch to fast rewind or  
reverse  
Track Scan Select (CD-DA discs only)  
During disc play, press the SCN button on the remote control  
(34) or control panel (20) to play the first 10 seconds of each  
track. When a desired track is reached, press the SCN button  
again to cancel the function and play the selected track.  
Upon inserting a disc with the TFT screen open, the disc and  
track title (if available), along with the track number and  
playing time appear on the screen.  
12. Touch to activate/deactivate Repeat play mode  
13. 1/2 or 2/2: Touch this page button to view a second page  
of on-screen buttons  
14. Touch to access the direct entry screen  
15. Touch to view the SETUP menu  
16. Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer > Equalizer  
17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new  
playback source  
18. Touch the scroll bar and arrows to view the previous/  
next page of songs  
19. Touch to access the Music menu  
20. Touch to access the Video menu  
21. Touch to access the Photo menu  
22. Browse all files  
Random Play Select  
CD Player User Interface  
The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for CD  
playback are outlined below.  
While disc play is stopped, press the RDM button on the  
remote control (33) to play the tracks on the disc in a random,  
shuffled order. Touch the RDM button again to cancel  
Random Play mode.  
3
17  
1
2
15 25  
01:02  
16  
NOTE: CD-R and CD-RW will not play unless the  
recording session is finalized.  
TRACK 01  
CD 1/10  
DISC  
01:23  
04:31  
Fast Forward  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Track 01  
14  
10  
Track 02  
Track 03  
Track 04  
Track 05  
Track 06  
Touch the button on screen or press the /\ button on the  
joystick to fast forward. Keep pressing and releasing the  
button to increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “6X”, and “8X”.  
23. DIR -: Touch to view the previous folder  
24. DIR +: Touch to view the next folder  
25. Current time  
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Fast Reverse  
Controlling Playback  
Stopping Playback  
Touch the button on screen or press the /\ button on the  
joystick to fast reverse. Keep pressing and releasing the  
button to increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “6X”, and “8X”.  
1/2  
Touch the button on screen or press the button (20) on  
the remote control to stop disc playback.  
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To resume playback, touch the button on screen or press  
the joystick button.  
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Pausing Playback  
19  
20  
Touch the button on screen or press the joystick button to  
suspend or resume disc playback.  
Moving Through Tracks  
ALL  
Press the >>| button (19) on the remote control or on screen  
or use the > button on the joystick to advance to the next  
track on the disc.  
2/2  
DIR +  
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DIR -  
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Press the |<< button (17) on the remote control or on screen  
or use the < button on the joystick to move to the previous  
track.  
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1. Current track and total number of tracks on disc  
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Direct Track Entry  
To select a track directly, touch the  
display the direct entry menu.  
button on screen to  
TRACK: _ _ / ##  
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Exit  
Clear  
Enter the desired track number using the on-screen number  
pad, and then press the Enter button. To exit the screen  
without making a selection, touch Exit. To clear your entry  
and start over, touch Clear.  
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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.  
MP3 Playing Order  
Loading an SD Card  
Insert the SD card into the SD slot (21) on the front of the  
radio. The unit will read the audio media files on the card  
automatically.  
When selected for play, files and folders (Folder Search, File  
Search or Folder Select) are accessed in the order they were  
written by the CD writer. 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" to "99".  
MP3/WMA 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.  
For CD-RW discs, please make sure it is formatted using the  
full method and not the quick method to prevent illegal disc  
operation.  
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For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy  
is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as  
shown below.  
Up to 1500 songs/files can be burned onto a disc for a MEGA  
DVD music mix. Do not exceed this number of songs/files or  
disc readability problems may occur.  
To remove the card, first press the SRC button (6) to switch to  
another mode and stop SD playback. Pull the SD card out to  
remove it.  
MP3 Format Compatibility  
The file naming formats listed below are compatible with this  
unit:  
Loading a USB Device  
1. Locate the USB jack located on the MediaLink4.  
ISO 9660 – file name: 12 characters, file extension: 3  
characters  
ISO 9660 – file name: 31 characters, file extension: 3  
characters  
Joliet – 64 characters  
MediaLink  
If the file or folder name does not conform to ISO 9660 file  
system standards, it may not be displayed or played back  
correctly. Use the following settings when compressing audio  
data for your MP3 disc:  
3.5mm - Audio  
VIDEO  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
USB JACK  
Transfer Bit Rate: 128kbps  
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz  
2. Insert the USB device into the USB jack. The unit will  
read the audio media files on the USB device  
automatically.  
When recording MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity,  
disable additional writing. For recording on an empty  
disc up to maximum disc capacity, use the "Disc at  
once" setting.  
To remove the USB device, press the SRC button (6) to  
switch to another mode and then remove the USB device  
from the USB jack.  
The VM9512 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 3, 4, 6, and 8, but  
not 2 and 7 since they do not contain any tracks directly.  
Folder 5 is not recognized at all since it is at the fourth level.  
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17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new  
playback source  
18. Folder name  
19. 1/2 or 2/2: Touch this page button to view a second page  
of on-screen buttons  
Random Play Select  
MP3 User Interface  
The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3  
playback are outlined below.  
Press the RDM button (33) on the remote control to play the  
files on the disc in a random, shuffled order. Press RDM  
again to cancel Random Play mode.  
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20. Touch the scroll bar and arrows to view the previous/  
next page of songs  
NOTE: CD-R and CD-RW will not play unless the  
recording session is finalized.  
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21. Touch to activate/deactivate Repeat play mode  
22. Touch to access the Music menu  
23. Touch to access the Video menu  
24. Touch to access the Photo menu  
25. Browse all files  
(Root)  
DISC  
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Crazy Town - Butt  
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Controlling MP3/WMA Disc Playback  
Playing MP3/WMA Files  
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After inserting a MP3/WMA disc, files will play in the  
sequence of the “Root’ directory.  
1/2  
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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 and  
increase disc reading reliability. Also, use folders when  
burning large numbers of songs / files to a disc for easy  
music navigation. Select the "Disc at Once" option and  
close your disc.  
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Stopping Playback  
ALL  
Touch the button on screen or press the /BAND button  
(20) on the remote control to stop disc playback.  
2/2  
DIR +  
13  
DIR -  
12  
To resume playback, touch the button on screen, press the  
joystick button (13) on the front panel, or press the >/|| button  
(18) on the remote control.  
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Pausing Playback  
1. Current track and total number of tracks on root of disc  
2. Elapsed playing time, track length  
3. Current time  
4. Track titles  
5. ID3 information  
Touch the button on screen, press the joystick button (13)  
on the front panel, or press the >/|| button (18) on the remote  
control to suspend or resume disc playback.  
Moving Through Tracks  
Press the >>| button (19) on the remote control or on screen  
or use the > button on the joystick (14) to advance to the next  
track on the disc.  
6. || : Touch to play/pause disc playback  
7.  
: Touch to stop disc playback  
8. >>|: Touch to move to next track  
9. |<<: Touch to move to previous track  
Press the |<< button (17) on the remote control or on screen  
or use the < button on the joystick (10) to move to the  
previous track.  
10.  
11.  
/>>: Touch to navigate playlist/touch to fast forward  
/<<: Touch to navigate playlist/touch to fast rewind or  
reverse  
Repeat Playback  
12. DIR -: Touch to view the previous folder  
13. DIR +: Touch to view the next folder  
14. Touch to access the direct entry screen  
15. Touch to view the SETUP menu  
Touch the  
button on screen, press the RPT button (19) on  
the control panel or press the RPT button (7) on the remote  
control to alter repeat mode according to the following:  
Repeat Single, Folder Repeat, Repeat Off.  
16. Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer > Equalizer  
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iPod OPERATION  
front panel or remote control (8) until the iPod menu appears  
on the screen.  
select video media to be displayed on the TFT monitor. To  
exit PHOTO mode, touch the screen.  
iPod User Interface  
The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod  
playback are outlined below.  
Video Playback  
NOTE: Be sure your iPod has the latest Apple firmware  
installed to avoid connectivity issues.  
While iPod video can be viewed on the VM9512 screen, you  
must use the iPod to control video playback options.  
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Touch the  
button on screen or press the ANGLE button  
The following touch screen icons and remote control buttons  
are used to access the iPod menus:  
(13) on the remote control to access iPod VIDEO mode. The  
VM9512 will release control back to the iPod so you can  
select video media to be displayed on the TFT monitor. To  
exit VIDEO mode, touch the screen, press the >> button (14)  
on the remote control, or press the MENU button on the iPod.  
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A Rush of Blood to the Head  
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Remote Control  
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Videos  
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0005 A Message  
Enter  
NOTE: To transmit the video from your iPod to the  
VM9512 screen, you must set the following options  
through the iPod video settings menu: TV Out = On, TV  
Signal = NTSC, and Widescreen = On.  
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Artist: Coldplay  
Use the touchscreen, the joystick, or the directional keys on  
the remote control to navigate the iPod menus.  
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NOTE: After disconnecting your iPod, the VM9512 will  
always return to the last mode accessed when the iPod  
is plugged back into the unit.  
iPod Music Playback  
To access iPod music files, touch the button on screen or  
press the AUDIO button (5) on the remote control.  
1. Elapsed playing time  
2. Current track and total number of files  
3. Current time  
4. Media titles/menu information  
5. ID3 information  
6. Enter  
7. Touch to access photos  
8. >>|: Touch to move to next track  
9. |<<: Touch to move to previous track  
10. Touch to access the iPod menu  
11. >|| : Touch to play/pause disc playback  
12. Touch to access music files  
13. Touch to access video files  
14. Touch to access the SETUP screen  
15. Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer > Equalizer  
16. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new  
playback source  
Touch the > || button on screen to play/pause.  
Touch >>| on screen, press the >>| button (19) on the  
remote control, or press the > button on the joystick (17)  
to move to the next item on the menu.  
Touch |<< on screen, press the |<< button (17) on the  
remote control, or press the < button on the joystick (16)  
to move to the previous item on the menu.  
Use the touch screen or press the >/|| button (18) on the  
remote control or the joystick ENTER button (20) on the  
control panel to select the highlighted menu option.  
Press the >> button (14) on the remote control or the /\  
button (18) on the joystick, or touch the MENU button on  
screen to return to the previous menu.  
Direct Track/File Entry  
To select a track/file directly, touch the  
screen control to display the direct entry menu.  
button on  
TRACK: _ _ / ##  
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Exit  
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse  
Clear  
Press and hold the |<< or >>| buttons on screen or on the  
remote control (17, 19) for 1 second and continue to hold for  
fast forward or fast reverse. Release to resume normal  
playback.  
17. Song title  
18. Touch to view the direct entry menu  
19. Touch the scroll bar and arrows to view the previous/  
next page of songs  
Enter the desired track/file using the on-screen number pad.  
Press the Enter button to tune to the selected station. To exit  
the screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To clear  
your entry and start over, touch Clear.  
Photo Playback  
While iPod photos can be viewed on the VM9512 screen, you  
must use the iPod to control photo playback options.  
Controlling Your iPod  
The unit will automatically switch to iPod mode when an iPod  
is plugged into the MediaLink4. To return to the iPod menu  
from any other source menu, press the SRC button (6) on the  
You can also use the numeric keypad (29) on the remote  
control to access files directly.  
Touch the  
icon on screen or press the SUB-TITLE button  
(9) on the remote control to access the iPod PHOTO mode.  
The VM9512 will release control back to the iPod so you can  
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BLUETOOTH OPERATION  
To ensure the best conversation quality/performance,  
stay within one meter of the head unit when talking.  
To disconnect” the mobile phone from the head unit,  
turn the Bluetooth connectivity off on the mobile phone.  
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  
phone” when an attempt is made to download a phone  
book.  
1. Current connection status/device connected  
2. Current time  
3. Bluetooth menu  
4. Current operation status  
About Bluetooth  
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio connectivity  
technology that is developed as a cable replacement for  
mobile phones, handheld PCs and other devices. Bluetooth  
operates in 2.4 GHz frequency range and transmits voice and  
data at speeds up to 1 megabit per second. Bluetooth was  
launched by a special interest group (SIG) comprised of  
Ericsson Inc., Intel Corp., Nokia 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.  
5. Toggle Music/Phone menu  
6. Transfer active call back to handset  
7. Pair your Bluetooth phone (first time use)  
8. Connect/disconnect Bluetooth device (phone, PDA,  
personal music player, etc.) with hand-free function  
9. Exit call listing display  
10. Mute/unmute microphone (located on left side of radio)  
during active call  
11. Answer incoming call/make call  
12. Reject incoming call/end call/quit pairing process/quit  
reading phone book or call listing  
Bluetooth User Interface  
The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for Bluetooth  
operation are outlined below.  
13. Touch to view the SETUP menu  
14. Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer > Equalizer  
15. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new  
playback source  
16. Indicates connection/current operation (--> indicates  
incoming call, <-- indicates dialing alert)  
17. Touch to access the direct entry screen  
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NOTE: The line-of-sight distance between this unit and  
your cellular phone must be 8 meters or less for sending  
and receiving voice and data via Bluetooth wireless  
technology. However, the transmission distance may  
become shorter than the estimated distance, depending  
on the environment in use.  
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Disconnected  
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Missed Calls  
Received Calls  
Dialed Calls  
Phone Book  
Before attempting to use the Bluetooth functions on the  
VM9512, please make sure your mobile phone supports  
Bluetooth functions (Headset or Handsfree profiles or both).  
Adhere to the following guidelines for successful operation.  
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: Touch to stop playback  
MENU  
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19. Touch the scroll bar and arrows to view the previous/  
next page of songs  
20. Toggle Music/Phone menu/mode  
21. Play/Pause selected file  
22. |<<: Touch to move to the previous file  
23. >>|: Touch to move to the next file  
24. Signal strength indicator  
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Before using Bluetooth functions, you must pair your  
mobile phone to the VM9512 head unit (see “Pairing the  
Bluetooth System with Your Mobile Phone and Head  
Unit”). To ensure the best reception for pairing and  
reconnection, please make sure the phone battery is  
fully charged before you begin.  
Menu List  
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Hands Free Profile (HFP)  
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To use a phone wirelessly with this unit, it is necessary to first  
establish a connection using Bluetooth wireless technology.  
Connection is normally established using HFP (Hands Free  
Profile), which gives you full control of functions available on  
the telephone source. However, depending on your phone,  
the connection may be made using HSP (Head Set Profile),  
making some functions unavailable. This is a limitation of  
your phone, not the VM9512.  
Try to perform pairing within a few minutes of the phone  
being turned on.  
Once the unit has been paired with the phone, the unit’s  
model number, “VM9512”, will be displayed on the  
mobile phone.  
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MENU  
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To achieve the best performance, always keep the  
mobile phone within 3 meters of the head unit.  
Always keep a clear path between the mobile phone  
and the head unit. Never place a metal object or any  
other obstacle between the mobile phone and the head  
unit.  
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Since there are a number of Bluetooth mobile phone  
implementations available on the market, operations with  
your Bluetooth mobile phone using this unit vary greatly.  
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Some mobile phones (like Sony Ericsson) may have a  
"Power Saving Mode" option. PLEASE DO NOT use the  
power saving mode with the VM9512.  
Before accepting or making a call, make sure your  
mobile phone's “Bluetooth function” is turned on.  
PHONE INTERFACE  
MUSIC INTERFACE  
Please refer to the instruction manual that came with your  
Bluetooth mobile phone along with this manual while  
operating your phone with this unit.  
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Answering an Incoming Call  
2. Use the 0-9, *, and # buttons to input the phone number.  
Pairing the Bluetooth System with  
Your Mobile Phone and Head Unit  
Touch the CLEAR button to clear the last digit.  
To answer the call, touch the  
button.  
Touch the  
start over.  
button to clear the entire number and  
For best reception, speak loudly and clearly. The microphone  
is located on the left side of the unit.  
1. Press the  
button (8) to initiate the pairing process.  
Keep the mobile phone within 2 meters of the head unit  
when pairing. (To terminate the pairing process, press  
3. After entering the phone number, press the  
button to  
dial the call. The direct dial screen will close once your  
call is connected.  
the  
button again.)  
2. Select the Bluetooth setup option on the mobile phone  
to be paired (please refer to the phone’s instruction  
manual to learn how to enter Bluetooth setup, turn  
Bluetooth on/off, and perform pairing).  
To end the conversation, press the  
button.  
MICROPHONE  
Call Transfer  
While talking, to transfer audio from the head unit back to the  
mobile phone, touch the button (7). The TFT will display  
“Transfer”. You can only transfer a call after it has been  
answered.  
To end the conversation, press the  
display the call duration for 3 seconds, and then return to the  
previous mode.  
button. The screen will  
NOTE: Some phones require a “pass key” or pairing  
code to connect. If your phone requires a pass key or  
pairing code, you will need to enter this number in the  
Pairing Code field under the Bluetooth SETUP menu. The  
default pairing code for many phones is “0000”. The  
default code for the VM9512 is “1234”. See “Bluetooth  
Sub-menu Features” on page 18 for instructions on  
entering the pairing code.  
Menu List  
The menu list appears on the left side of the screen and can  
be accessed from other modes by touching the MENU button  
on the right side of the screen.  
Rejecting an Incoming Call  
Touch the  
button to reject an incoming call. The call will  
revert to your phone and can be answered directly or left for  
voice mail.  
3. Select “VM9512” from the pairing list on the mobile  
phone.  
Volume Control  
NOTE: Not all phones allow access to missed, received  
or dialed calls and some will not allow uploading of your  
phone’s address book.  
To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary  
encoder (5) on the front panel or press the VOL+/ VOL-  
buttons (15, 16) on the remote control.  
If pairing is successful, the TFT will display the  
paired mobile phone model number or name (as  
specified in your phone’s Bluetooth Setup menu).  
If pairing fails, “Phone Pairing Fail” is displayed at  
the bottom of the screen.  
Missed Calls  
Microphone Mute  
The Missed Calls list retrieves the list of Missed numbers  
from your phone. The last missed number is the first number  
on the list. Touch the Missed Calls menu option to view the  
list. To make a call from the Missed Calls list, touch the  
To mute the microphone, touch the  
resume microphone functionality.  
button. Touch again to  
Reconnecting  
Once the Bluetooth device has been paired, you can touch  
Making an Outgoing Call  
number and then touch the  
“Cannot get missed record” when the feature is not available.  
button. The TFT will display  
the connect  
button to reconnect.  
NOTE: Press the  
button from the main Bluetooth  
Dialed Calls  
screen to automatically dial the last call received.  
NOTE: You can only connect to a phone using the  
buttons on the on-screen Phone interface.  
The Dialed Calls list retrieves the list of dialed numbers from  
your phone. The last dialed number is the first number on the  
list. Touch the Dialed Calls menu option to view the list. To  
make a call from the Dialed Calls list, touch the number and  
1. Touch the  
button to open the direct dial screen.  
Each time the  
button is pressed, the head unit will  
automatically reconnect with the mobile phone once (only if  
the mobile phone was previously paired with the head unit).  
then touch the  
button. The TFT will display “Cannot get  
dialed record” when the feature is not available.  
Managing Incoming Calls  
Received Calls  
Exit  
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When connected to a Bluetooth phone, the unit will mute  
audio output, pause CD play, and change to the Bluetooth  
screen when a call is received. An incoming phone number  
will appear at the top of the screen. If the screen is closed,  
the number will scroll across the LCD. If the incoming call has  
no caller ID, the TFT or LCD will display “Restricted Number”.  
Use the Received Calls list to view the last 10 received  
numbers stored on your phone. To access the Received list,  
touch the Received Calls menu option. The last received  
number is the first number on the list. To make a call from the  
Clear  
Received Calls list, touch the number and then touch the  
button. The TFT will display “Cannot get received record”  
when the feature is not available.  
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Phone Book  
1. Touch the Phone Book menu option to display the  
phone book stored on your mobile phone, if compatible.  
The screen will display “Ready...” while the phone book  
is downloading.  
2. Once the download is completed, you can use the arrow  
buttons and scroll bar on the right side of the window to  
navigate the list. Since the unit downloads one page of  
entries at a time, there may be a slight delay while the  
next page of numbers is downloaded.  
NOTE: Please quit A2DP mode before attempting to  
make a phone call, as unexpected results may occur  
depending on your mobile phone model.  
The VM9512 can control a Bluetooth audio player via  
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) or Audio/Video  
Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). Bluetooth audio players (or  
Bluetooth adapters) compatible with these profiles can be  
connected to this unit. Functionality varies depending on the  
profile used:  
3. Touch to highlight the number you want to dial and then  
A2DP: Stream audio from your Bluetooth compatible  
audio player and listen to the music through your  
VM9512. Play/pause, song selection, etc. are not  
possible.  
AVRCP: Play back, pause, select songs, etc. while  
streaming audio from your Bluetooth compatible audio  
player to the VM9512.  
touch the  
button.  
NOTE: Some mobile phones do not support Phone Book  
upload through Bluetooth. This is a limitation of the  
phone, not the VM9512.  
Bluetooth Setup  
Auto Answer  
NOTE: Song information (e.g. elapsed playing time, song  
title, song index, etc.) cannot be displayed on this unit.  
You can choose to have the VM9512 automatically answer  
incoming calls to your paired Bluetooth phone. To turn “Auto  
answer” on:  
Since there are a number of Bluetooth audio players  
available on the market, operations with your Bluetooth audio  
player using this unit vary greatly.  
1. Touch the  
button to view the SETUP menu.  
2. Select the “Bluetooth” sub-menu.  
3. Touch the area to the right of “Auto answer” to select  
“On”.  
Please refer to the instruction manual that came with your  
Bluetooth audio player as well as this manual while operating  
your player with the VM9512.  
Auto Connect  
Refer to the MUSIC INTERFACE instructions under  
“Bluetooth User Interface” on page 32 for information about  
on-screen indicators and touch screen functions that may be  
available during audio playback.  
The auto Connect option will allow the VM9512 to  
automatically connect to your previously paired Bluetooth  
when it is in range. When the Connect option is set to  
“Manual”, you must press the  
button to re-establish a  
connection with your phone. To turn auto “Connect” on:  
1. Touch the  
button to view the SETUP menu.  
2. Select the “Bluetooth” sub-menu.  
3. Touch the area to the right of “Connect” to select “Auto”.  
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile  
(A2DP)  
The VM9512 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. Enter the PIN code referring to  
“Bluetooth Sub-menu Features” on page 18.  
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VM9512  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Table 7: Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause  
Corrective Action  
GENERAL  
Unit will not power on  
Radio Fuse blown  
Car battery fuse blown  
Illegal operation  
Install new fuse with correct rating  
Install new fuse with correct rating  
Press the RESET button located in the bottom right corner of the front panel  
Replace battery with new one  
Remote control does not function  
No/low audio output  
Battery depleted  
Battery installed incorrectly  
Improper audio output connection  
Volume set too low  
Remove battery and install correctly  
Check wiring and correct  
Increase volume level  
Improper “MUTE” connection  
Speakers damaged  
Review wiring diagram and check “MUTE” connection  
Replace speakers  
Heavily biased volume balance  
Speaker wiring is in contact with metal part of car  
Pirated disc is in use  
Adjust the channel balance to the center position  
Insulate all speaker wiring connections  
Use original copy  
Poor sound quality or distortion  
Speaker power rating not compatible with unit  
Speaker is shorted  
Connect proper speakers  
Check speaker contact  
Tel-Mute malfunction  
“MUTE” wire is grounded  
Check that the “MUTE” connection is not grounded and that it’s properly insulated  
Unit resets itself when engine is off  
Incorrect connection between ACC and positive battery Check wiring and correct  
wire  
TFT MONITOR  
Monitor does not open automatically  
No image  
TFT Auto Open is turned off  
Turn TFT Auto Open on  
Incorrect connection to parking brake wire  
PRK SW is activated and parking brake is not engaged  
DVD is not compatible with current TV system settings  
Improper video signal connections  
Check wiring and correct  
Stop vehicle in safe place and apply parking brake  
Change setup to accommodate disc  
Check wiring and correct  
Flashing image or interference appears on screen  
Prolonged image or improper height/width ratio dis- Improper aspect ratio setup  
play  
Use correct aspect ratio setting  
Monitor stops at incorrect position  
TUNER  
Moving path is blocked  
Press OPEN key to restart monitor movement  
Weak station searching  
Auto antenna is not fully extended  
Auto antenna not properly connected  
LOCAL function is activated  
Disc already inside unit  
Connect the auto antenna control cable properly  
Connect the auto antenna control cable properly  
Turn LOCAL function off  
Cannot insert disc  
Eject current disc and insert new one  
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VM9512  
Table 7: Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause  
Corrective Action  
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  
Clean laser pickup with cleaning disc  
Use compatible disc  
Laser pickup is dirty  
Incompatible disc is used  
Disc rating exceeds Parental Lock rating limit  
Disc region code is not compatible with unit  
Disc is inserted upside down  
Disc is illegally copied  
Change Parental Lock settings to lower restriction  
Use disc with proper region code  
Insert disc with label side up  
Image blurred, distorted, or dark  
PBC cannot be used during VCD playback  
No repeat or searching while playing VCD  
MP3  
Use original disc  
PCB is not available on the disc  
PCB is on  
Turn PCB off  
Interruption occurred during playback  
Disc is dirty or scratched  
Clean disc or replace  
File is damaged/bad recording  
Message is longer than LCD can display  
Recreate disc with good files  
Incorrect playback message displayed  
SAT RADIO  
No Sound  
Incorrect cable connections  
Incorrect cable connections  
Check RCA cables  
Satellite source not available  
IPOD  
Check Satellite Data cable  
iPod source not available  
Incorrect cable connections  
Check jLink and MediaLink cables  
Cannot see video and photo media on TFT screen Wrong iPod Video Settings  
Change iPod video settings to TV Out = On  
Error Messages  
Table 8: Error Messages  
Message Displayed  
Cause  
Corrective Action  
Loading  
No Disc  
Disc is being read  
Disc is dirty  
Clean disc with soft cloth  
Insert disc with label side up  
Insert disc  
Disc is upside down  
Disc not present in loading compartment  
Disc is dirty  
Bad Disc  
Clean disc with soft cloth  
Insert disc with label side up  
Disc is upside down  
Unknown disc  
Region Error  
Error  
Disc format is not compatible with this unit  
DVD is not compatible with region code of unit  
Illegal mechanism operation  
Press EJECT key for 5 seconds to reset loading mechanism  
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VM9512  
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 inside the player gets too hot, a  
protective circuit automatically stops play of the disc. If  
this occurs, allow the unit to cool before operating the  
player again.  
4. Never insert anything other than a 5” (12 cm) disc into  
the player as the mechanism can be damaged by  
foreign objects.  
5. Do not attempt to use a 3” (8 cm) CD-Single disc in this  
unit, either with or without an adaptor, as damage to the  
player and/or disc may occur. Such damage is not  
covered by the Warranty on this product.  
6. The CD player may not operate properly in extreme hot  
or cold. If such conditions occur, allow the interior of the  
vehicle to reach a normal temperature before using  
player.  
7. When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or  
under damp conditions, condensation may appear on  
the LCD panel. Should this occur, the screen will not  
operate properly until the moisture has evaporated.  
8. We suggest you use a cleaning disc in this unit more  
frequently than in the unit in your home due to the  
environmental conditions of the vehicle.  
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VM9512  
SPECIFICATIONS  
DVD/CD Player  
Fuse: 15-amp, mini ATM type  
Compatible Disc Media: DVD + R / RW (Single and Dual  
Layer) and CD-R / RW  
DIN chassis dimensions: 7" X 7" X 2" (178mm x 178mm x  
50mm)  
Compatible Media Formats: CD-DA, MP3, WMA, VCD,  
SVCD, AVI, MPEG1 / 2, XviD, DivX and Kodak picture CD  
(JPEG).  
CEA Power Ratings  
Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBA  
Dynamic Range: >95dB  
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, -3dB  
Channel Separation: > 60dB @ 1 kHz  
D/A Converter: High performance 24-bit / 192 kHz sample  
rate, Multi-Bit Sigma-Delta Modulator  
Video  
Power Output: 18 Watts RMS x 4 channels into 4-Ohms @ <  
1% THD+N  
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1  
Watt, 4-Ohms)  
Format: NTSC, PAL (auto-detection)  
Output: 1Vp-p (75-ohm)  
Input: 1Vp-p (75-ohm)  
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -3dB. (Aux Input used  
as reference input)  
Reference Supply Voltage: 14.4VDC  
FM Tuner  
Mono Sensitivity (-30dB): 9dBf  
Quieting Sensitivity (-50dB): 15dBf  
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70dB  
Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 kHz: 58dB  
Image Rejection: 80dB  
*Specifications subject to change without notice.  
Stereo Separation @ 1 kHz: >30dB  
Frequency Response: 30Hz - 15 kHz, -3dB  
AM Tuner  
Sensitivity (-20dB): 15uV  
Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 kHz: 50dB  
Image Rejection: 60dB  
Frequency Response: 50Hz - 2 kHz, -3dB  
Monitor  
Screen Size: 7.0" (Measured diagonally), 16:9 Widescreen  
• 6.06" (154.1mm) W X 3.42" (87mm) H  
Screen Type: TFT Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) active matrix  
Response Time: 30mSec rise time, 50mSec fall time  
Resolution:  
• 336,960 sub pixels, 1440 (W) X 234 (H)  
Viewing angle:  
• 65 degrees left or right  
• 40 degrees up  
• 65 degrees down  
General  
Auxiliary Input Impedance: 10k-ohm  
Power Supply: 11 to 16VDC, negative ground  
Power Antenna (Blue): 500mA max, current limited protection  
Amplifier Remote (Blue/White): 500mA max, current limited  
protection  
Operating Temperature: -20C ~ 65C  
38  
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 with any questions.  
Limitations  
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY  
IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND,  
IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE  
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.  
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  
Canada. This warranty is not transferable or assignable. Proof of purchase is  
required in the form of an original sales receipt.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING  
ANY  
IMPLIED  
WARRANTY  
OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS  
WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY  
HEREUNDER  
INCLUDING  
ANY  
IMPLIED  
WARRANTY  
OF  
What is covered?  
MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24  
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE  
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to  
assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection  
with the sale of this product.  
The Company warrants that should this product or any part thereof, under normal  
use, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the  
date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with a new or  
reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and  
repair labor.  
What is not covered?  
This Warranty does not cover the following:  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific  
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Damage incurred during shipping or transporting the product to the  
Company or a service center  
Elimination of car static or motor noise  
Defects in cosmetic, decorative or non-operative structural parts  
Correction of antenna problems  
Costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product  
Consequential damage to compact discs, USB devices, digital media  
cards, accessories or vehicle electrical systems  
Obtaining Warranty Service  
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty,  
call 1-800-323-4815 for the location of a warranty station serving  
your area.  
Damage caused by improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect,  
accident, blown fuse, battery leakage, theft or improper storage  
Products whose factory serial number/bar code label(s) or markings  
have been removed or defaced  
Damage resulting from moisture, humidity, excessive temperature,  
extreme environmental conditions or external natural causes  
You must prepay the initial shipping charges to the Company.  
The Company will pay the return shipping charges for all  
warranteed products returned to an address within the U.S.A.,  
Puerto Rico or Canada.  
Please package the product securely to avoid shipping damage.  
We recommend using a carrier that provides tracking service to  
prevent lost packages. Lost or damaged packages are not  
covered by this warranty.  
Please review the “Care and Maintenance” section of your Installation  
and Operation Manual for additional information regarding the proper  
use of your product.  
Provide a detailed description of the problem(s) for which you  
require service.  
Audiovox Electronics Corporation  
Hauppauge, NY 11788  
Technical Assistance: 1-800-323-4815  
© 2007 Audiovox  
Ver. 070607  
Printed in China  

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