VM8012 Installation and Operation Manual 160 Watts Peak Watts en Crête Vatios el Máximo 40W x 4
VM8012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................................................................................1 Installation ................................................................................................1 Wiring .......................................................................................................3 Front Panel Release ................................................................................4 Remote Control ......................................
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VM8012 2. Remove Transport Screws INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM8012 Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM8012 installed by a reputable installation shop. TRANSPORT SCREWS INSTALLATION HALF SLEEVE This unit is designed for installation in cars, trucks and vans with an existing radio opening.
VM8012 4. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve. Follow the wiring diagram carefully and make certain all connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts or electrical tape. See “Wiring” on page 3. After completing the wiring connections, turn the unit on to confirm operation (vehicle ignition must be on). If the unit does not operate, re-check all wiring until the problem is corrected. 5.
VM8012 WIRING Subwoofer Out Parking SW (Active Low Level Input) Aux-In (Black) R (Red) Video In L (White) (Yellow) Video Out (Yellow) USB Slot A/V Media Adapter Cable Fuse (15A) NOTE: The amplifier in this radio is only designed for use with four speakers. Never combine (bridge) outputs for use with two speakers. Never ground negative speaker leads to chassis ground. Failure to wire exactly as shown may cause electrical damage to the radio.
VM8012 FRONT PANEL RELEASE The front panel release button (4) releases the mechanism that holds the front panel to the chassis. Detaching the Front Panel To detach the front panel, perform the following steps: 1. Press the power button (2) to turn the unit off. 2. Press the front panel release button to flip the panel down. 3. Grasp the right side to release the front panel and then pull it at an angle to remove the right side from the chassis. 4.
VM8012 REMOTE CONTROL The remote control will allow you to control the advanced functions of the VM8012. 1. ZOOM (DVD, VCD only) 2. TITLE (DVD only) 3. Power On/Off 4. SETUP: Access DVD Setup 5. Menu Navigation 6. ENTER 7. PROG: Enter Programmed Playback mode. 8. Direct Number Entry 9. SEL • Audio Mode: Select BAS, TRE, BAL, FAD. • Press and hold for System Menu 10. Volume Control 11. Mute 12. SEEK • Radio Tune • Track Skip/Seek 13. SUB.T: Subtitle (DVD only) 14. SRC: Change Input Source 15. REPEAT 16.
VM8012 OPERATION Power Press the (power) button (2) to turn the unit on. Press and hold the power button again to turn the unit off. 20 21 MUTE LOC RDM / NOTE: LCD panels may take longer to respond when subjected to cold temperatures for an extended period of time. In addition, the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may decrease slightly. The LCD display will return to normal when the temperature increases to a normal range.
VM8012 Press the LOUD button (16) to activate this feature as indicated by “LOUD” on the display panel. Press the LOUD button again to deactivate the function. “LOUD” will disappear from the display. BEEP The beep tone feature allows the selection of an audible beep tone to be heard each time the menu is accessed. “ON” is the default setting. Turn the rotary encoder to select “OFF”. 12 / 24 MODE Clock Set 1. Press the DISP button (7) to display the clock. 2.
VM8012 TUNER OPERATION 20 21 STEREO INDICATOR MUTE LOC RDM / 1 4 LOUD INT 2 5 RPT 3 SRC DISP ST/MO 6 AS BAND FM1: 98.10 MHZ 3 Select a Band Press the BAND button (3) to change between three FM and two AM bands. Each band stores up to six preset stations. PRESET NUMBER EQUALIZER INDICATOR Tuning Manual Tuning Press the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< buttons (17) to move the radio frequency number up or down one step.
VM8012 DISC/MP3/WMA PLAYBACK 20 Controlling Disc or File Playback Pause 21 Press the pause >/|| button (8) to suspend playback. Press the pause >/|| button again to resume playback. Track Select MUTE LOC RDM / 4 1 Press the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< buttons (17) for less than one second to advance to the next track/file. The selected track number will appear on the display.
VM8012 GOTO Direct Track Access Use the GOTO function to access a track directly. 1. Press the GOTO button on the remote control. The track number will become highlighted. 2. Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the track number directly. 3. Press the ENTER button to confirm and begin playback. • Press PBC again to exit the menu. DVD Playback Features The following remote control features are available during DVD playback: • AUDIO: Press to choose an alternate audio language, if available.
VM8012 SYSTEM SETUP MENU During disc play, press the SETUP button on the remote control to access the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Table 1: System Setup Menu ASPECT RATIO 4: 3 PS With 16:9 display, the left and right sides are cut off. 4:3 LB With 16:9 display, the top and bottom are cut off. 16:9 Image is presented in wide view with a 16:9 aspect ratio. PASSWORD ____ Enter a 4-digit password to activate the “Rating” feature. The original password is “0000”.
VM8012 Table 1: System Setup Menu AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE SUBTITLE LANG Choose from audio languages contained on the DVD If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages GERMAN NOTE: Languages are DVD dependent and not all languages may be supported.
VM8012 USB/SD OPERATION Notes on MP3/WMA Play MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are digital audio files that are compressed to allow more files on a single CD. This unit can play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW or an SD card, USB Device using the buttons on the receiver (or remote control) as described below. Many types of software are available for converting audio files into MP3/ WMA formats. Jensen recommends Nero or Roxio Easy CD Creator.
VM8012 Loading an SD Card Open the panel and insert the SD card into the slot. Close the panel and the unit will read the files on the card automatically. MP3 Playing Order When selected for play, files and folders (Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select) are accessed in the order in which they were written to the media. As a result, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played.
VM8012 File Playback When a disc or device (SD, USB) containing individual music, video and/or photo files is inserted, the following screen appears: Folder Name File Name Folder List File List Category List The category, folder or file list is displayed on screen with the name of the file/folder being played displayed on top. The item currently selected will appear highlighted. You can change which type of items appear for selection on the screen using the following buttons: AUDIO PICTURE VIDEO 1.
VM8012 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DVD Player The following guidelines will help you extend the life of your DVD player: 1. When cleaning the vehicle interior, do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. 2. The DVD player will not operate properly in extreme hot/cold or under damp conditions. In case of such conditions, wait until the vehicle interior reaches a normal temperature or any condensation on the disc player lens has evaporated before using the player. 3.
VM8012 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Does not operate (display does not light) No power to unit No/low audio output Blows fuses No image Flashing image or interference appears on screen Prolonged image or improper height/width ratio display Disc does not play back Image blurred, distorted, or dark Cause Corrective Action No power to yellow wire; no power to red wire Fuse blown Fuse blown Improper audio output connection Volume set too low Speakers damaged Heavily biased volume balance Check connection wit
VM8012 SPECIFICATIONS Monitor CEA Power Ratings Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0" (Measured diagonally) Active Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60mm x 45mm Screen Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TFT Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) active matrix Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 1-800323-4815 with any questions. Who is covered? The Company extends this warranty to the original retail purchaser of products purchased through an authorized Audiovox retailer in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico or Canada.
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