OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VM9021TS
Power On / Off
Press the
/MUTE button (1) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light up.
Press and hold the
/MUTE button (1) on the front panel or the POWER button (4) on the remote to power off the unit..
Audible Beep Confirmation
An audible beep tone confirms each function selection. The beep tone cannot be disabled.
Mute
Press the
/MUTE button (1) on the front panel or remote (3) to mute the volume from the unit. Press the MUTE button again to restore the volume. The mute icon flashes on the right side of the screen. Adjusting the volume or using any of the audio
Playing Source Selection
Press the SRC button (11) on the remote to change between available playing sources in the following order: TUNER, DVD, AUX IN or CAMERA (rear view video camera). The playing mode is displayed on the screen.
Press the MENU/SRC button (11) on the unit to access the playing source menu. Use the direction buttons on the joystick (6, 7, 8, 9) or remote control (14, 17, 18, 19, 22) to select a playing source, then press the >/ button (18) or the joystick enter button (5) to enter the selected source.
AUX IN Mode
An external peripheral device can be connected to this unit via RCA output and
CAMERA Mode
“CAMERA” mode is only available if the camera is connected and during reverse driving. To install a rear view video camera, connect the video input cable to the camera output cable.
Volume Adjustment
To increase the volume level, press the VOL + button (3) on the front panel or remote control. To decrease the volume level, press the VOL - button (4) on the front panel or remote control.The volume ranges from “0” to “40”. When the volume level reaches “0” or “40”, a triple beep sounds, indicating that the adjustment limit has been reached. The screen displays the volume level for 3 seconds.
Programmable Turn-On Volume
This feature allows the user to select a
To program a specific volume level, push and hold the AUDIO button (2) while the yellow volume bar is displayed on the screen. The unit will beep two times to confirm your turn- on volume setting.
Audio Control Menu
The Audio Control feature allows you to easily adjust your audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle, which vary depending on the type of vehicle and its measurements. To get the best possible sound quality from your new system, be sure to adjust the settings for the speakers as well. Proper setting of the Fader and Balance boosts the effects of the cabin equalizer.
Accessing the Audio Control Menu
Press the AUDIO/LOC button (2) on the front panel to display the “AUDIO” menu.
Selecting an Audio Feature for Adjustment
Press the (<)/(>) buttons (8, 9) on the joystick or the (<<)/ (>>) buttons (17, 19) on the remote control to select the audio feature to be adjusted.
Adjusting an Audio Feature
Press the >> or << buttons (14, 22) on the remote control or the /\ or V buttons (6, 7) on the joystick to adjust the selected feature to the desired setting.
Table 5: Audio Adjustments
Audio Function | Adjustable Range |
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EQ | User |
| Flat |
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| Jazz |
| Pop |
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| Classical |
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| Rock |
| Vocal |
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BASS | |
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TREBL | |
SUB | |
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LOUD | 0 (off), |
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FAD (Fade) | |
BAL | |
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NOTE: The Bass and Treble levels are only adjustable when EQ is set to “User” mode.
The Loud function compensates for deficiencies in sound ranges at low levels. Loudness levels range from
Exiting the Audio Control Menu
Press and hold the AUDIO/LOC button (2) or stop making adjustments for a few seconds to exit the audio control menu.
Six-Channel Audio Control
NOTE: Before adjusting the volume of any speaker, please refer to “Surround Sound” on page 25.
Table 6: 6-Channel Audio Adjustments
Item | Adjustable Range |
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Master Volume | 00 to 40 |
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Front Left Channel Volume | |
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Front Right Channel Volume | |
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Rear Left Channel Volume | |
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Rear Right Channel Volume | |
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Center Channel Volume | |
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Subwoofer Volume | |
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Rear Zone
If a monitor is installed in the rear zone and connected to the rear zone AV output, passengers in the back seat can control the DVD output using the rear zone remote control. See
System Reset
To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the tip of a pen to press the RESET button (25) located on the front
NOTE: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD resumes play once the reset is complete.
Line Mute
If the “MUTE” wire is connected, audio output mutes when a telephone call is received by the car phone or when verbal navigation is performed.
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