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RE: Upgrading rv stereo to a car stereo
I replaced my Jensen with a Pioneer earlier this year. The Jensen stereo in mine was a 1.5 DIN Ford radio. I used a Metra adapter to fill in the hole. Looking back I should have done this as soon as the rig hit the driveway, the factory radio is junk.
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UsualSuspect
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01/13/15 08:58am |
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RE: Upgrading rv stereo to a car stereo
Well you didnt really give info on your RV or stereo unit. Most of the new RV stereos are also the DVD players. Most are either BOSS or JENSEN. Both are decent units. I know they are not BOSE but most are still OK.
--Having said that. Swapping one out for a nice car stereo shouldnt be a problem if the mounting is the same. If you need to modify the existing hole, then it will be more complicated, but still can be done.
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chevyman2
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01/12/15 02:08pm |
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RE: Jensen tv and Sony Blue-Ray
Your component inputs on your TV are analog, whereas your Sony Bluray HDMI signal is digital. A cable alone cannot convert the signal. You need a conversion box such as this E-More® HDMI to 1080P Component Video
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BTW, make sure your Jensen has Component inputs? If only composite, yellow video and red/white audio, then you need a box such as this instead Portta 10HC HDMI to 3RCA Composite AV.
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1492
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01/10/15 08:57am |
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Jensen tv and Sony Blue-Ray
I have a 19 in. Jensen tv, model JE1907. I am attempting to replace the existing DVD player, and replacing it with a Sony Blu-Ray player. The problem is that the TV has RCA jacks, while the player has an HDMI port. I bought a cable with HDMI on one end, and video and audio RCA connectors on the other, which are inserted in the Component jacks on the tv. I am not getting any signal. Could it be because the Sony player is set at 1080 resolution, and not compatible with the tv? Any suggestions? Thx.
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cgmartine
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01/10/15 01:49am |
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RE: Jensen AWM975 - why does DVD not work?
It doesn't work BECAUSE it is a JENSEN..
You took the words right out of my mouth! Maybe you could sell it for a few bucks on eBay or CL with a disclaimer.
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Thunder Mountain
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12/10/14 07:11am |
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RE: Jensen AWM975 - why does DVD not work?
Mine did that and I removed the unit, removed the top cover and used canned air to blow off the laser. Reinstalled and working great.
Sometimes blowing off the laser will work, we used to do that with computers in the old cd-rom days. Worth a try. If not, replace the Jensen bottom-feeder with a quality name brand unit.
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Ron3rd
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12/09/14 09:51pm |
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RE: Need Help w an Entertainment & WiFi System Setup
Blu-Ray in place of the DVD, plays both media, and in doing so, you won't need a Smart TV unless you have other needs beyond streaming. Make sure to get a TV with a functioning USB connection (not just a service port). by doing so, you can connect your camera, Ipod, & other devices with the right adapter cables to the TV & view your photo's on screen.
Don't go cheap on the TV, get a mid to high end Sony or Samsung.
Already had the Blue Ray technology in mind thanks to someone else suggesting it. Great, best way to go.
We will want our tablet and/or laptop to connect to the TV to use as a monitor. Would that be considered "streaming"? No, streaming means using Hulu, Amazon, Netflix etc.
For your tablet, laptop, just be sure the TV has the connections for those devices. Many do.
I don't understand what you mean by a "functioning USB port vs. just a service port"? What's the difference? I know a 3.0 is preferred for speed. Some TV's have a USB port for service only, meaning software updates. Many sets have a USB that can connect to a Camera, Ipod, etc. View your photo's on screen as mentioned.
Any brand names for modules that people have used that are RV friendly? I've come across the Jenson brand and it seems to be well regarded. Get any TV you want with the connections as indicated above, Sony, Samsung, Vizio etc. Jensen's are expensive & not needed. Use an inverter if you want to connect to the 12 volt system or plug to coach outlet when on shore power.
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Dakota98
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12/08/14 05:02pm |
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RE: Jensen AWM975 - why does DVD not work?
It doesn't work BECAUSE it is a JENSEN..
Cheapest import junk you can get, rip it out, throw it down on concrete as hard as you can, then take a 20lb sledge and beat it into a pulp, then stomp on the remains then sweep it up and place into the nearest trash receptacle and don't look back.
Jensen name simply gets stuck on any cheaply built stuff with no real regard for quality.
Buy a QUALITY name brand of a car stereo like Pioneer, JVC, Clarion with a DVD player. You will also need to buy a composite to HDMI scaler if you insist on using the TVs HDMI input.
Alternately buy a car stereo with CD and a separate home DVD or BluRay player for the TV work.
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Gdetrailer
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12/05/14 03:26pm |
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RE: Jensen AWM975 - why does DVD not work?
Try different discs?
Some don't load.
BUT then again it is a Jensen Product.
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Old-Biscuit
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12/05/14 01:08pm |
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Jensen AWM975 - why does DVD not work?
Hello all, newbie here:
We purchased a Jensen AWM975 a few months back and finally got around to install it a couple of months ago. What do they say about Murphy's law? Oh yes, wait around until the return policy expires and what do you think happened? You got it, we have a problem with it. I hope one of you specialists may have come across this issue: we installed it as per the manual and the DVD player does not run at all. The screen flashes "loading", but nothing happens.
We tried troubleshooting with HDMI and regular video/audio cables, and tried to search online for an answer, but no dice. We even checked for extra packaging screws that may be blocking the player, but we seemed to have removed them all. Everything else seems to run as it should.
Help?
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osren
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12/05/14 12:49pm |
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RE: Non-subscription DVR?
About the only option for recording Dish satellite will be the Magnavox DVR and record the composite video (yellow RCA connector) out from the sat receiver. You will not be able to record the HDMI output because that will be copy protected. The Dish ViP211Z receiver only has HDMI and composite outputs and your TV has no HDMI input so you will only be able to watch standard def satellite on the TV. The Jensen JE1907 and the Magnavox DVR have ATSC tuners so you don't need a separate OTA converter box.
Your best option would be to upgrade to a Dish DVR with local TV channels.
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Tom_M
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11/14/14 02:11pm |
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RE: Non-subscription DVR?
No DVR yet as that's what I'm considering.
TV is Jensen JE1907
OTA tuner is Venturer STB7766G1
Dish Rcvr is ViP211Z
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Gonzo42
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11/14/14 11:34am |
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TV / DVD Player Question
So, the new RV has a 39" Furrion LED HDTV ... and below that is a Jensen JRV212T player that looks like it does about everything.
We put a DVD into the Jensen, and it started playing, with the movie audio coming out of the speakers ... but, it would not play on the TV.
I pushed the 'source' button and it has the following choices:
TV
AV
Component
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
USB
No matter which one I selected, it said no signal.
I can see on the side of the TV that there are no HDMI cables plugged into any of those.
I can barely see the back of the TV (it comes up from the kitchen counter) but I can see that there are various video cables hooked in back there. I pushed on all of them, and they are in tight.
I did not see any USB cable connected.
The setup: the TV comes up out of the counter. The stereo/DVD player is mounted right below the counter, and the fireplace is below that. There is no access door outside of the RV behind all of this. So, I am guessing we might have to pull out the fireplace to access the cords for the TV and stereo?
Any ideas or thoughts?
Thanks!
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NekkidFish
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10/20/14 03:16pm |
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RE: 12v TV/monitor.. What your using please.. No inverters
My 2012 Timber Ridge came with a 32inch Jensen 12vdc television that has RCA input, HDMI, and VGA. It's connected to a Jensen surround sound system with DVD player that again runs off the batteries and seems to be fairly power efficient.
As others have mentioned, you can walk through sams club, Costco, best buy or whatever and look to see if the tv is powered by a wall wart. If it is, the power input is more than likely capable of being run directly off the battery, you just need to make up a power cable with the right connector on the end.
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Searching_Ut
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10/15/14 07:17pm |
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RE: 12v TV/monitor.. What your using please.. No inverters
Its not that I don't have a inverter.. I do in the camper.
But I don't, in my Cummins E350 and need entertainment for my passengers.
Why didn't you say that in the first post
Like I already said there are a bazillion automotive car entertainment LCD displays out there in multiple sizes and prices, the have a/v inputs so they work with game machines and portable DVD players
No pc or TV
I use a 7" flip down display as my backup rearview monitor
Look at Amazon or frys electronics
I didn't say that because I don't want to use my inverter.
And like I said. I'm looking for a monitor which takes input from a PC not just dvd's.
multi media monitor?
Just bought this 32" Insignia from Best Buy for 169.
It has the brick transformer. I had a 12 volt cig lighter plug and it works perfectly on 12 v and 110 when I have it. Has all the plugs on the back for anything you want to hook up.
It plugs into my Jensen system also to play DVDs.
Perfect hd picture ota.
Thanks! that's great to know the brand your happy with at least..
Have you tried it hdmi to hdmi on a PC?
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rerod
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10/15/14 06:13pm |
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RE: 12v TV/monitor.. What your using please.. No inverters
Just bought this 32" Insignia from Best Buy for 169.
It has the brick transformer. I had a 12 volt cig lighter plug and it works perfectly on 12 v and 110 when I have it. Has all the plugs on the back for anything you want to hook up.
It plugs into my Jensen system also to play DVDs.
Perfect hd picture ota.
http://i.imgur.com/7LKznyQl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZeW7WjDl.jpg
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Gonefshin
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10/15/14 08:25am |
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Jensen MP5000 DVD Player
We purchased a travel trailer with a Jensen MP5000 DVD/CD/Radio unit. This week-end we tried to play our first DVD in the camper and we could hear the DVD, but could not get the picture. We printed the manual and tried to follow the instructions. Can someone tell me what channel my TV should be on? We tried several different ones trying to get it to work. Thanks!
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Rodntam01
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10/13/14 06:11pm |
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RE: CEC capability of Jensen components
I have a Jensen AWM975 audio/DVD and a Jensen JE1911 TV in my Arctic Fox. Both manuals allude to the possibility of connecting them by CEC and using one remote to control them both. Of course, there are no instructions. Can anyone tell me how to do this?
CEC will be need to be turned on for both devices, so go into the menus and find the option to enable.
The devices will need to be connected by an HDMI cable, with a spec level of 1.3 or better. (Look for cables claiming to support 3D)
After all of this, CEC will let you use the play / stop / pause (etc) buttons on your TV remote to control the DVD player. It should also turn your TV on and select the correct input automatically when you turn on your DVD player, and turn off the DVD player when you turn off the TV.
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GordonThree
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09/25/14 09:33am |
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CEC capability of Jensen components
I have a Jensen AWM975 audio/DVD and a Jensen JE1911 TV in my Arctic Fox. Both manuals allude to the possibility of connecting them by CEC and using one remote to control them both. Of course, there are no instructions. Can anyone tell me how to do this?
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Damdifino
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09/24/14 06:07pm |
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RE: Jensen JWM990 Theater-Style Wallmount Stereo
Buy a REAL brand name.. in car stereos names like Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC, Clarion, Sony come to mind..
You had me until you mentioned Sony...
Point was EVEN a Sony would be better than a Jensen.. :B
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Gdetrailer
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09/15/14 03:33pm |
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