The Jensen CAR714MW is a versatile and feature-rich 7” touchscreen car or truck media receiver designed to elevate your in-car entertainment experience. With a high-resolution 1024p x 600p LED-backlit display, this unit ensures that all visuals are sharp, vibrant, and easy to navigate, making it perfect for managing your media, navigation, and calls on the go.
What sets the CAR714MW apart is its comprehensive compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, offering both wired and wireless connection options. This high-level compatibility ensures that no matter what smartphone you use, you can seamlessly integrate it with your car’s audio system, allowing you to easily access apps, music, and calls.
For those who value premium entertainment options, the CAR714MW is SiriusXM-Ready. This enables you to connect to SiriusXM satellite radio (with a subscription and separate tuner) and enjoy a wide range of radio stations from coast to coast.
Moreover, the receiver is compatible with the iDatalink Maestro Radio Replacement Interface, allowing you to retain your vehicle’s factory features when upgrading your system. The built-in Bluetooth functionality further enhances your driving experience by enabling hands-free calling, music streaming, and phonebook access, all controlled via an external microphone for clear communication.
The CAR714MW also excels in audio performance, featuring a robust 240 Watts (60 W x 4) MOSFET amplifier that delivers powerful and dynamic sound. It offers customizable audio settings with a 10-band graphic EQ and seven EQ preset sound profiles, including off, R&B, Jazz, HipHop, Classic, Pop, Rock, and User-defined.
Additionally, the unit provides subwoofer control and a built-in crossover to fine-tune your sound system.
Connectivity options are extensive, with dual rear USB inputs for fast charging, front, and rear camera inputs, and multiple RCA preamp outputs, making it easy to expand your system. The media playback capabilities support high-quality FLAC and MP3 formats via USB, although the unit is designed as a digital media receiver and does not support CD/DVD playback.
Finally, the CAR714MW offers modern conveniences like RGB button illumination with six preset colors and steering wheel control input compatibility, ensuring you can personalize your system and control it quickly while keeping your hands on the wheel. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your car’s audio system or add modern features to your ride, the Jensen CAR714MW provides a comprehensive solution that meets your needs with style and performance.
Firmware
Firmware Update Instructions
This update addresses the following:
- Improves settings issue of iDatalink Maestro Module
Note: Software is not interchangeable between models. Please do not attempt this update on any model
other than the CAR714MW.
How to Update:
- Download the firmware file from the link below.
- Unzip the downloaded file. Note: To unzip the file, the program WINRAR is required and can be
downloaded from this link:
WINRAR Download
- Copy the
ISPBOOT.BIN file to an empty USB Thumb Drive formatted to FAT32.
- Insert the USB Thumb Drive with Update Firmware into the CAR714MW USB-A Port.
- Navigate to Settings and scroll till you get to the About button on the left
side of the menu.
- Press the About button and you will see on the right-hand side Software
Update.
- Press Software Update and you will see the Update button. Press
Update to begin the firmware upgrade.
- Once the update is complete, remove the USB thumb drive.
- The update is now complete.
Download Firmware Zipped File: CAR714MW Firmware Download
