Stereo Display too bright at night

chickarosa
chickarosa Posts: 11
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Hi again, we slept in our new T@B Q to test the mattress for sleeping. We are getting a foam topper.  I absolutely adore our T@B, but would like to know if any of you are bothered by the stereo display light at night while you are trying to fall asleep.

I eventually went and got a dark bath towel and pulled the TV out and put the towel over it to partially hide it.

can the display brightness be turned down?

Thanks for any help.

Chickarosa

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    edited May 2016
    Do a search on "Jensen" - There's been at least a couple discussion on this - As I recall, there's a way to dim it or even shut it off - Might be in the manual also.
  • lara9209
    lara9209 Posts: 45
    it is in the manual ... though I haven't done it yet ... will need to do for the next trip ... note the Alde panel (on a 2016) is also quite bright.
    John & Lisa, 2016 M@x S, Silver/Yellow, Hood Canal, WA, TV = 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • chickarosa
    chickarosa Posts: 11
    The T@B manual?
  • T@Balong
    T@Balong Posts: 317
    There is a + or - dimmer display button in the upper left hand corner of the stereo.
    2015 T@B 320 S, 2019 Jeep Cherokee
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  • chickarosa
    chickarosa Posts: 11
    Thanks I will check that out!
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Posts: 3,770
    I do know the Alde digital display can be put on a "blank screen" stand-by. It is bright (for me). It's under the "wrench" looking icon indicating setup/tools on the display.

    There are different Jensens in different model T@Bs. Mine doesn't have bluetooth (ok with me). I can dim the display, but it will default to bright again if you use a cut-off battery switch while storing the unit. Clock has to be reset too (not a big deal for me either - I'm lucky if I can remember what year it is).
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Posts: 890
    Yes, I can dim mine by going through the menu, but like Ratkity says, it defaults to bright every time power is shut off.  I put a sticky note over mine, but paper and clear tape will do the same trick.

    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

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  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    Mine is a night light for those 2 am nature calls. Dim blue light is a lot easier on sleepy eyes than the white bathroom LED. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Posts: 890
    Verna said:
    Mine is a night light for those 2 am nature calls. Dim blue light is a lot easier on sleepy eyes than the white bathroom LED. 
    I have zero light curtains in my bedroom at home.  I've learned how to feel my way around.  So far I've managed not to pee in the waste basket.  =)

    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

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  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Posts: 1,232
    An early mod I did was to install a cut off switch just for the stereo system so I could turn the light off completely.  I posted about it in the Little Guy forum before there was a dedicated T@B forum.

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  • XPADREX
    XPADREX Posts: 311
    LOL we never k ew you could dim the bas... Er, light. Cardboard taped over the display- and a baseball hat hangs on my Progressive monitor. We even taped over the TV led, which is like a beacon inside the reflective li'l Tab. 




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  • Spruce1
    Spruce1 Posts: 100
    I wasn't able to dim the display to a sufficiently low level of brightness so I attached a small piece of window tinting material with velcro. At night I just flip down the flap to block the light.
    2014 T@B-S
    2019 Honda Ridgeline, AWD, V6, 5,000 lbs towing capacity
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  • chickarosa
    chickarosa Posts: 11
    Thank you all!
  • source3
    source3 Posts: 144
    These come in handy - Dimming sheets.

    http://www.amazon.com/Dim-®-light-dimming-sheets/dp/B006R0VWSG

    Andrew P. 
    Durango, CO
    2015 S Outback

  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Posts: 3,770
    Thanks @source3!!
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • moosemama
    moosemama Posts: 26
    Love the idea of those dimming sheets!  After three trips in our t@b, I now carry post-it notes to cover the stereo and black electrical tape for the tv power light.  I can still see the smoke and CO detector lights, but am toughing it out with them for now.  
    AZ - 2016 T@B-S Outback Silver/silver

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