Jensen CAR1013: Installation and User Manual

Safety Information

Warning: Video/movie playback will not function while the vehicle is in motion. This is a safety feature to prevent driver distraction. Dashboard video/movie functions will only operate when the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is engaged. It is illegal in most jurisdictions for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion.

The safety notice is a reminder to drive responsibly and safely while using your mobile phone device or any application that is compatible with this unit.

It is especially recommended that a professional or authorized dealer install the unit.

This product can only be used in vehicles with a negative ground 12VDC power source.

To Avoid Damage or Injury:

Proprietary Notes:

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights holders. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended only for home or limited viewing uses unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Use of the Apple CarPlay logo signifies that a vehicle's user interface meets Apple's performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this vehicle or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that using this product with an iPhone, iPod, or iPad may affect wireless performance. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. "Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPhone and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The availability of Android Auto™ may vary by country and phone model. Visit android.com/auto for more information. Android, Android Auto, Google, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Installation Guide

Preparation for Installation

Package Contents:

  1. Main Unit
  2. 1 DIN Mounting Sleeve
  3. Release Keys
  4. Screw Kit
  5. 2-DIN Installation Chassis Sleeve
  6. Trim Ring
  7. Wiring Harness
  8. Microphone
  9. GPS Antenna (for CarPlay and Android Auto only)

Installation

Before you begin:

Step #1: Install Mounting Sleeve and Trim Ring

  1. Install the mounting sleeve into a dash kit (sold separately) or the dash opening, bending the tabs to secure the sleeve.
  2. Connect the wiring harness, microphone, and antenna to the radio chassis.
  3. Place the trim ring, ensuring the notched area is at the bottom.
  4. Slide the receiver into the mounting sleeve to secure.

Step #2: Connecting the LCD Screen to the Chassis

To connect the LCD screen to the unit, carefully push the LCD screen connector into the receiver chassis until you hear a click, as shown below.

Removing the LCD Screen from the Chassis

  1. Press and hold the two release buttons.
  2. Gently pull the display panel forward.

Step #1: Installing the 2-DIN Chassis Sleeve

Install the 2-DIN chassis sleeve using 4 M2.5*4 screws.

Install the 2-DIN chassis sleeve in the top of the chassis (as shown above) or the bottom of the chassis (as shown below).

Step #2: Install Side Mounting Brackets

The mounting brackets shown below or the optional vehicle mounting kit are not included.

Install the mounting brackets on the radio chassis or the 2-DIN chassis sleeve, depending on the chosen mounting option, as shown in Step 1 to the left.

Step #3: Complete Installation

Screen Rotation

The unit allows for screen rotation. The screen can be tilted up or down by 15 degrees and left or right by 25 degrees.

Wiring Diagram - Inputs/Outputs

Note: Works only with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Wiring Connections:

Note: When replacing a fuse, be sure to use the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse may cause damage. The unit uses one (1) 15-amp mini ATC type fuse located in the power connector.

Rear Camera Input: A rear-view camera (not included) can be used with the camera input.

Control Locations

The radio display features the following functions and controls:

  1. Voice Control
  2. Source / Home
  3. Power / Volume / Mute
  4. Reset
  5. Previous
  6. Next

General Operation

Power On/Off: Briefly press Power to turn the unit on or off. Press and hold to turn the unit off.

Volume: Turn the volume knob to increase or decrease the volume level.

Mute: Momentarily press MUTE to mute the audio; it will appear on the screen. Press MUTE again to return to the previously selected volume. Turning the volume knob while the volume is muted will also cancel the mute function.

Mode: Press SOURCE to cycle through the following operating modes: Radio/Phone BT/Audio BT/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/USB/Camera/EQ/AV/Settings.

Main Menu: You can also access the operating modes by selecting the corresponding icon on the main menu. Press the Home icon at the top left corner of the screen to display the OSD main menu. Press the corresponding icon (Radio/Phone BT/Audio BT/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/USB/Camera/EQ/AV/Settings) to select the desired source.

A/V Input: Connect external audio/video devices to the rear A/V input.

USB: Connect a USB flash drive to the rear USB input.

Reset: To resolve abnormal operation or if the unit is unresponsive, press the RESET button located on the front panel, as shown in the Control Locations section. The unit will reset the main processor to the default configuration.

Note: Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to access the reset button and restore the factory settings of the software.

General Operation (Continued)

From the main menu screen, select SETUP to access the settings menu and choose from eight categories represented by icons on the left side of the screen: General, Audio, Display, Wifi, Bluetooth, Camera, Region, and Version. Select the category and adjust any of the available options using the touchscreen.

General Settings:

Audio Settings:

Display Settings:

Other Settings:

Audio Operation

From the Settings screen, press the equalizer icon (see #3 in On-Screen Controls) to adjust the equalizer (10-band tone control and 7 preset EQ settings), surround sound, and fader/balance controls.

AM/FM Tuner Operation

From the Main Menu, select the tuner icon in the Main Menu.

USB Operation

From the main menu, tap the USB icon on the main screen.

Media Compatibility

File Type: FAT, FAT 12, FAT 16/FAT 32

File Extension: .mp3/.MP3/.Mp3/.mP3/.flac/ogg, .rmp/.m4a

MPEG Format: MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 2.5

Sampling Frequency: MPEG 1 (32/44.1/48kHz), MPEG 2 (12/16/22.05/24kHz), MPEG 2.5 (8/11.025/12kHz)

Bit Transfer Rate: MPEG 1 (32 ~ 320kbps), MPEG 2 (8~160kbps), MPEG 2.5 (8~160kbps)

Other Information:

Notes:

Bluetooth Operation

Preparation for Bluetooth: Before you can use a Bluetooth device to make hands-free calls or stream audio, it must be authenticated. This is also known as "pairing" a device.

Pairing a New Device: The unit broadcasts the pairing signal constantly when no devices are currently connected. Complete the pairing sequence from the Bluetooth device. Refer to your device's user manual for more details. The device name is "CAR1013". The unit can be in any operating mode for the pairing process. On some phones, it may be necessary to do this more than once.

Connection: The main unit will automatically connect to the last connected device when the connection function is set to Auto Connect On. If the connection function is set to Auto Connect Off, the main unit will not automatically connect to any device.

Bluetooth Menu: From the main menu, press Bluetooth on the screen. The Bluetooth icon will appear each time a Bluetooth device is connected.

Ending a Call: Press to end a call in progress or reject an incoming call.

Microphone: Press to turn the microphone voice on or off.

Phone Keypad: Press to dial the phone number.

Audio Transfer: Press to transfer audio between the unit and the phone.

Previous Track: Press to return to the previous file or track.

Play/Pause: Press to play or pause DVD playback.

Next Track: Press to advance to the next file or track.

Music by Bluetooth: Press to transfer audio between the unit and the mobile phone.

Driving Orientation Setup

To enhance the driving experience, the CAR1013 allows the user to set up Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for vehicles with left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD).

To select the desired configuration, select LHD or RHD from the Settings menu.

Note: If you change the driving mode configuration (right-hand or left-hand drive) while the phone is connected to the receiver, disconnect the phone from the receiver and reconnect it.

The resulting configuration options are shown below:

Apple CarPlay Operation

Apple CarPlay is an intelligent interface for iPhone that allows for voice control of music, navigation, phone, and messaging applications, significantly reducing driver distraction.

Compatible Devices:

Made for iPhone models: iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Plus, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S

Getting Started with Apple CarPlay

Description of Wireless CarPlay Connection:

  1. Enter the main UI and click BT Phone to enter the Bluetooth interface.
  2. Click refresh to search for nearby Bluetooth, then click pair to match with Bluetooth. Turn on your iPhone's WLAN to connect to the car. Once the connection is successfully made, the CarPlay icon will appear in the device list, indicating that the CarPlay connection has been successfully established.
  3. Enter the CarPlay interface, then click on the Phone / Music / Map / Information functions, etc.

Note: For safety reasons, CarPlay features are limited while driving and will vary with each CarPlay-enabled application. Available features are determined by each individual application provider. For more information, visit www.apple.com/ios/carplay.

Note: In your location, some iPhone functions may be illegal while driving, so you must be aware of and obey those restrictions. If you have doubts about a particular function, only use it while the car is parked. No function should be used unless it is safe to do so under the driving conditions you are experiencing.

When the CarPlay menu is displayed, the Home button in the bottom left corner functions the same as the Home button on your iPhone.

Press and hold to call Siri and begin your voice commands.

At any time during CarPlay operation, you can press this button momentarily to return to the main menu screen.

Press any application button on the CarPlay main menu to directly access that operation. The toolbar on the left side of the screen displays the time, signal strength, and shortcuts to the most popular applications - Phone, Music, and Navigation – for quick and easy access without returning to the main menu.

Apple CarPlay Control:

The following controls will operate many standard CarPlay features:

Exiting Apple CarPlay:

Disconnecting your iPhone will automatically stop CarPlay mode. To exit CarPlay mode while your phone is connected, momentarily press the Connection/Volume knob, and the unit's main menu will be displayed.

Android Auto Operation

Android Auto brings the most useful applications to your phone's screen or your car's compatible screen in a format that makes it easy to keep your focus on driving. You can control things like navigation and maps, calls, text messages, and music.

Compatible Devices:

Android Auto requires the Google Play Android Auto app installed on an Android smartphone with Android Lollipop 5.0 or higher.

Warning: It is possible that certain uses of a smartphone may not be legal while driving in your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey those restrictions. If you have doubts about a particular function, only use it while the car is parked. No function should be used unless it is safe to do so under the driving conditions you are experiencing.

Starting Android Auto

Description of Automatic Wireless Android Connection:

  1. Enter the main UI and click BT Phone to enter the Bluetooth interface.
  2. Click refresh to search for nearby Bluetooth. Turn on your phone's WLAN before connecting to Bluetooth. Otherwise, the connection will fail.
  3. Click pair to match with Bluetooth. There will be a notification to select the configuration and select your mobile phone, then the Android Auto connection will be successful.
  4. Enter the Android Auto interface and click on the Phone / Music / Map / Information functions, etc.

Note: When the device for Android Auto is connected to this unit, the device is also connected via Bluetooth at the same time. If there are already five paired devices, a message will appear confirming that one of the registered devices must be deleted. If you wish to delete a device, tap [Accept]. If you wish to delete another device, tap [BT Settings] and delete the devices manually.

Note: If Android Auto is turned on during a call on a cell phone that is not the Android Auto compatible device, the Bluetooth connection will switch to the Android Auto compatible device after the call.

The Android Auto home screen displays personalized information, such as time to your destination, reminders, recent calls, incoming messages, the song you are listening to, and Google Now cards.

When the Android Auto menu is displayed, you can say "OK Google" or select the microphone in the upper right corner to speak with Google.

Exiting Android Auto:

To exit Android Auto, press the Exit button. When you disconnect your Android phone, it will automatically exit Android Auto mode.

Rear RCA Input / Rear Camera Operation

A/V Input: Connect an optional audio/video source to the rear RCA input. Adjust the volume of the external audio source as needed (if connected to the device's headphone output).

Rear Camera Operation (Optional):

Tap the CAMERA icon in the Main Menu (when enabled) to activate camera mode. Tap the upper left area of the screen to return to the Main Menu and deactivate this function.

Note: Manual mode is for dedicated cameras that are connected to the 12VDC+ ignition wire and are always active while driving. It is not designed for cameras connected to the vehicle's reverse light.

Adjusting the Camera Image on the Screen: If your front or rear camera image appears reversed on the radio display, enter the Camera section in the Settings menu to invert the camera image. To do this, turn the "Invert Rear Camera View" or "Invert Front Camera View" function on or off to correct the viewing angle of the camera(s).

SWC Input Operation

The built-in SWC interface is compatible with PAC steering wheel control modules. The PAC SWI-RC or Axxess ASWC-1 is recommended. An external adapter must be used for the CAR1013 to be compatible with any steering wheel control. The following controls are available for most vehicles.

Note: Not all OE steering wheel functions may be supported by the CAR1013.

Tips for Installing the PAC SWI-RC:

  1. Adjust the "Radio Selector." Set the SWI-RC to position 7 - "Pioneer/Other/Sony."
  2. To program, use the radio function assignment order for Pioneer/Sony/Other for Jensen units.
  3. When programming the SWI-RC, if a function is not supported (or not desired), that function should be skipped according to the PAC SWI-RC instructions.
  4. The SWC function must be programmed in the correct order according to the PAC SWI-RC radio function mapping order instructions.
Function Order Function Correlation SWI-RC (3.3VDC Reference) Center Pin (Ring) (Function Selection) Tip Pin Voltage
1 Reset H 3.3v 0.6
2 Mode H 3.3v 1.81
3 Tune Up (+) H 3.3v 1.01
4 Tune Down (-) H 3.3v 2.07
5 Mute H 3.3v 2.32
6 Volume Up (+) H 3.3v 2.73
7 Volume Down (-) H 3.3v 2.73
8 Band H 3.3v 2.73
9 BT Talk L 0.0V 0.60
10 BT End L 0.0V 1.01

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Action
Unit does not turn on (no power) Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage. Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage. Black wire not connected. Check voltage connection (11~16VDC). Check ground connection. Replace fuse(s).
Unit turns on (but no sound) Speaker wires are not connected. One or more speaker wires are touching each other or the chassis ground. Yellow or red wire touches the chassis ground. Speaker wires touch the chassis ground. Check speaker wire connections. Isolate speaker wires from each other and from chassis ground. Check for damaged wires. Check for damaged wires.
Unit blows fuse(s) Incorrect fuse value. Use correct value fuses.
Unit has audio (but no video) Parking brake safety circuit is not connected. Parking brake is not engaged. Check parking brake connections. Engage the parking brake as described on page 26.
Infrared remote control does not work. Battery discharged. Replace the battery.

For Your Records:

Keep your original sales receipt and present it when service is required, as the original receipt is considered the best proof of purchase and indicates the date your Jensen product was purchased.

Dealer Name: _________________________

Dealer Phone: _________________________

Date of Purchase: _________________________

Register Your Product: Register your product online at www.jensenmobile.com.

Specifications

FM Tuner

AM Tuner

Rear USB

Monitor

General

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications (Reference: 14.4VDC +/-0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz)

Three-Year Limited Warranty*

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Samsung America Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Samsung America Inc. agrees, at its option, during the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship or supply an equally new, renewed, or similar product (whichever is deemed necessary) at no charge, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase. Any subsequent replacement is guaranteed to balance the original warranty period.

Who is Covered?

This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser for products purchased from an authorized Jensen dealer and used in the United States of America.

What is Covered?

This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered: software, installation/removal costs, damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification, improper installation, incorrect voltage line, unauthorized repair, or failure to follow product instructions, or damage incurred during product return shipping. Specific license conditions and property rights notices for software can be found at www.jensenmobile.com.

Warranty Coverage:

* Limited 3-year warranty. (Proof of purchase required)

Extend your 3-year warranty to 5 years by registering online at www.jensenmobile.com.

What to Do?

  1. Before calling technical service, check the troubleshooting guide in the manual. A small adjustment of a control may save you a service call.
  2. If you need technical service during the warranty period, you must carefully pack the product (preferably in its original packaging) and ship it prepaid via freight to an authorized technical center, along with a copy of the original receipt.
  3. Describe the problem in writing and include your name, a UPS shipping address (we do not accept P.O. Boxes), and a daytime phone number with your shipment.
  4. For more information about the location of the nearest technical service:
    • Call toll-free: (888) 921-4088 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST)
    • Email: cs@jensenmobile.com

Exclusion of Certain Damages:

This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability, right, claim, or remedy in contract or tort, whether or not arising from the company's negligence, actual or imputed. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any other liability in connection with the sale of this product. Under no circumstances shall the company be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Customer Support

1-888-921-4088 (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST)

Visit https://www.jensenmobile.com

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