Welcome! Dear Customer, CONGRATULATIONS. The VR500CS-BT MP3/CD Player with AM/FM Receiver, USB Port and SD Card Slot, Electronic Anti-Shock (ESP) & Fold-down Detachable Face, when used as described, will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV, or mini-van. We have taken numerous measures in quality control to ensure that your product arrives in top condition and will perform to your satisfaction.
Precautions • This unit will only play the following discs. • This unit does not play files that have Digital Rights Management(DRM). • If you have files that have Digital Rights Management(DRM) you should consult with the vendor that you purchased files from for instructions on proper use. Type of disc Label on the disc Recorded material Size of disc Audio only 12 cm CD, MP3, & WMA • Do not attempt to modify the unit. • Modifying the unit will void the warranty.
Notes On Installation • Disconnect negative battery terminal before starting installation. Consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual for proper instruction. • The unit is designed for a 12Volt DC negative ground operation system only. Before installing the unit, confirm that your vehicle is a 12Volt DC negative ground system. • Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
Before You Install Automotive audio equipment installations can be challenging at times, even to the most experienced of installation technicians. If you are not confident working with electrical wiring, removing and re-installing interior panels, carpeting, dashboards or other components of your vehicle, please call your dealer in order to have the unit professionally installed.
Installtion DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A) Bend the tabs to secure the Mounting Sleeve in the dashboard. 1. Dashboard 3. Screw After inserting the Mounting Sleeve into the dashboard, select tabs on top, bottom, and sides, then bend them to secure the mounting sleeve in the dash board.(Fig. 1) 2. Mounting Sleeve Fig. 1 Follow the diagram in Fig. 2 for installing the rear mounting strap to the head unit. The rear mounting strap will help keep the head unit from moving around inside the dashboard. 1.
Installation DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B) Installation using the screw holes on both sides of the unit. 1. Screw holes on the side of the unit. 2. Screws. Use either truss screws (5 x 8mm) or flush surface screws (4 x 8mm), depending on the shape of the screw holes in the bracket. 3. Vehicle’s Factory Mounting Bracket 4. Dashboard or Console 5. Hook (Remove this part) Note: The mounting sleeve, outer trim ring, and the mounting strap are not used for this method of installation.
Installation MICROPHONES The VR500CS-BT has the ability to use two microphones. One microphone is built-in, the other is a remote microphone. Built-In Microphone The built-in microphone is located on the front right side of the unit. There is no setup required for this microphone and it is tuned to pick-up the voices of the front and rear seat passengers.
Wiring Connections Make sure you have good chassis ground. A good ground connection will eliminate most electrical noise problems. A good chassis ground requires a tight connection to the vehicle’s metal chassis. The area around the ground connection should be clean, bare metal without rust, paint, plastic, dust, or dirt for a good electrical connection. RCA Line Out Red = Right White = Left ANTENNA SOCKET Sub W.
Location Of The Controls 1 27 2 26 3 25 4 24 23 1. Answer/ Green Phone 2. Volume/SEL/Enter 3. Disc Slot 4. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 5. 0-9, #, & * Key Pad buttons 6. Random / No. 4 7. No.1 / Top 8. No.5 / Down 10 9. Intro/No. 2 10. Eject 11. No. 6 / UP 10 12. SD/MMC Card Slot 13. USB Port with Cover 14. Microphone Jack 15. Subwoofer/Pound Sign 16. Stereo/No. 0 5 22 21 20 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 17. Scan/Star Sign 18. Auxiliary Input 19. PHONE 20. Mode/Mute 21.
Remote Control Operating the Remote Control Aim at the front panel of the CD Receiver. The maximum operating distance is about 6M. Make sure that the signal path is not obstructed. Do not drop or throw the remote control. Do expose the remote control to direct sunlight or place next to a heating unit or other heat source. 1. Power On/Off 2. Volume Up 3. Select/Menu/Enter 4. Volume Down 5. Intro/No. 2 6. No.1/Top 7. No. 5/Down 10 8. No. 4/Random 9. No. 8/TA Control 10. No. 7/AF 11. No. 0/Stereo 12.
Basic Operation 1. Tuning the Unit On / Off available. Press any Button to turn the unit on, the display will show a message WELCOME to indicate it is ready for use. Press the POWER button for 2 seconds to turn the unit off. 8. Treble Press Volume Knob until the display shows “TRE”. Use the Volume Knob to adjust. When DSP is ON, treble control is not available. 2. Mode Selection Press the BAND Button to select Radio Mode.
Bluetooth Connection Before Connecting quick reference. Turn the VR500CS-BT ON, then turn your cell phone’s Bluetooth Function ON. 5. Answering a Call When there is an incoming phone call, press the GREEN PHONE Button on the front panel or on the remote control to receive the call through your car radio. 1. Pairing 1. Press the “PHONE” button. 2. Press and hold the Volume Knob until you see “DISP OFF”, 3. Press the Volume Knob repeatedly to cycle through to “PAIRING”. 4.
Bluetooth Connection 10. Recently Received Calls Press and hold to disconnect the current phone call so that you can connect with another call. After connecting with cell phone; 1. Press the “PHONE” button. 2. Press and hold the Volume Knob until you see “OUT NUM”, then press the Volume Knob until the display shows “IN NUM”. 3. Press and hold the Volume Knob and the display will show the most recent received call. 4. Rotate the Volume Knob to choose among the 10 recent received numbers. 5.
Radio Operation 1. Choose Radio Band 5. Automatic Store/Preset Scan A. Automatic Scan & Store Press the BND•ID3 Button anytime to access the radio function. The unit comes with five bands - three FM (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and two AM (AM1 and AM2) Band selects. Each of the five bands can store up to six preset stations, for a total of 30 preset memory stations. NOTE: To change the receiving range from USA to Europe, remove the faceplate and move the switch marked “A-E” to the appropriate region.
Radio Operation 1. AF - Alternative Frequency (Cont) MASK ALL modes. Then leave the unit idle for the mode to take effect. During MASK DPI mode, the unit will mask only the AF which has different PI (Program Identification), this is the default mode; during MASK ALL mode, the unit will mask the AF which has different PI and no RDS signal with high field strength.
CD Operation cally switch to Radio Mode. (Cont) display. Press this button again to cancel the repeat function. 2. Multi-Session CD Reading 8. Random This unit can read multi-session CDs. The multi-session reading will be activated automatically if the player detects a file that is written in multi-session format. Press and hold the Volume Knob until “DSP OFF” is shown on the LCD, then press the Volume Knob to cycle through the menu selections until “MULT OFF” is shown.
USB/SD/MMC Card Operation Press the |<< Button to go to a previous track. Track numbers will be shown on the display. Press and hold the |<< Button to fast reverse. Disc will play normally when the >>| or |<< Button is released. memory, insert a USB flash memory into the USB port on the left side of the unit. The unit will start playing MP3/WMA files on the USB flash memory automatically. Or press the MODE Button to select USB after pressing POWER Button to turn on the unit. 4.
Search Modes For MP3/WMA Files 4. Scanning Tracks 2. Track Search On the Remote or Head Unit, press the 2 / I NT Button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. Press this button again to resume playback. Press the F/PS Button and the display will show “TRK SCH”. Press the Volume Knob so that “TRK” will blink on the display. Then use the Volume Knob to choose your desired track and press the Volume Knob again to confirm the selection. The selected track will be searched for and then played. 5.
RCA Out, SUB Out & ID3 Tag 1. RCA Output SCROLL 1 displays the ID3 information 8 characters at a time. SCROLL 2 displays the ID3 information by displaying the first 8 characters, then scrolls the information across the LCD from left to right. To choose a scroll mode, press and hold the Volume knob and DSP Off will be displayed. Press the volume knob 5 more times and SCROLL 1 will be displayed. Rotate the Volume knob to change between the 2 modes.
Specifications GENERAL Operating Power.................................................................... 12 Volts DC, Negative Ground Output Wiring.............................................................Designed for using four speakers only Maximum Output Power...................................................................................... 4x45 Watts RMS Output Power............4x16 Watts@4ohms<1% THD+N>60dB Ref. 1 Watt Output@14.4VDC RCA line out................................................
Limited Warranty VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO LABS® products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of troublefree performance. VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO LABS® warrants, to the original purchaser, that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of original purchase, as part of our commitment to product excellence. VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO LABS® and/or its affiliates routinely improve the designs, materials or production methods of its existing products.
