VRCD400-SDU OWNER’S MANUAL AM/FM Receiver, CD/MP3/WMA Player with USB Port, Aux In, & Detachable Face • AM/FM MPX STEREO • MP3 / WMA WITH ID3 DISPLAY • ASPS MEMORY CONTROL • AUTO SEEK UP / DOWN • FM STEREO / MONO • 30 PRESET MEMORY • MIX BAS / TRE / BAL / FAD SWITCH • AUTO CD PLAY / RADIO • AUTO POWER LOADING • LOUDNESS CONTROL • MUTE SOUND CONTROL • USB CONTROL FOR MP3 / WMA • WIRE HARNESS ON PLUG • DIGITAL LCD DISPLAY • DUAL CHANNEL LEVEL METER • TIME CLOCK DISPLAY • PRESET EQ (POP, ROCK, FLAT, CLASSIC)
Welcome! Dear Customer, CONGRATULATIONS. The VRCD400-SDU Compact Disc Player and AM/ FM Stereo Receiver with USB Port and AUX In, 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. Type of disc Label on the disc CD, MP3, & WMA • Do not attempt to modify the unit. • Modifying the unit will void the warranty. • Stop the vehicle before carrying out any operation that could interfere with your driving. Recorded material Size of disc Audio only 12 cm • Do not operate in extremely high or low temperatures. The temperature inside the vehicle should be between 32º F (0º C) and 100º F (37º C) before turning on your unit.
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, make sure your vehicle is a 12Volt DC negative ground system. • Mark the polarity of the existing speaker wires before disconnecting the old unit. • Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram.
Before You Install Automotive audio equipment installations can be troublesome at times, even to the most experienced of installation technicians. If you are not confident working with electrical wiring, removing and reinstalling interior panels, carpeting, dashboards or other components of your vehicle, please call our toll-free help line 1-800-445-1797 and our in-house technical service team will answer your installation questions.
INSTALLATION DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A) Bend the tabs to secure the Mounting Sleeve in the dashboard. 1. Dashboard 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) 3. Screw 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 the 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 WIRING CONNECTIONS 7
Location of the Controls 1 2 3 4 5 23 22 21 20 19 18 6 17 16 15 25 14 13 14. 4/Random 15. 3/Repeat 16. 2/Introduction 17. 1/Pause 18. F/PS 19. Mode 20. Mute 21. Loudness 22. Clock 23. USB Port 24. Reset LED 25. Reset Button 26. A/E Switch 1. SD Card Slot 2. Previous Track/Change Frequency 3. Power 4. Eject Disc 5. Next Track/Change Frequency 6. Disc Slot 7. Liquid Crystal Display 8. Volume/SEL 9. Auxiliary In 10. Faceplate Release 11. Band/ID3 12. 6/Up 10 13.
REMOTE CONTROL This unit comes with a full remote control system. The CR-2025 Lithium battery is an included item with the remote control Operating the remote control Aim at the face panel of the CD Receiver, the maximum distance at which signals can be received is about 6M. Make sure that the signal path is not obstructed. Do not drop or throw the remote control. Do not place the remote control in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight or next to a heating unit or other heat source.
Basic Operation 1. Tuning the Unit On / Off Press the any button to turn the unit on, the display will show a message WELCOME to indicate it is ready for use. Press and hold the POWER button again to turn the unit off. speakers. 10. Subwoofer Control Press and hold the SEL button until LCD display “DSP OFF”. Press SEL button again and LCD display “WOOFER OFF’. Rotate volume to activate the subwoofer control function, then leave the unit idle for your desired setting to take effect.
Radio Operation band. There are 5 bands and 30 available preset stations slot. 3 FM bands, F1, F2, and F3 making a total of 18 preset stations in FM band. 2 AM bands, AM1 and AM2 making a total of total 12 preset stations in AM band. 1. Choose Radio Frequency Choose American or European Frequency by selecting the A/E switch. A is for American Frequencies (87.7, 87.9, etc) and E is for European frequencies (87.8, 88.0, etc). The switch is on the main unit, behind the front panel. 6.
CD Operation 1. Insert/Eject CD Insert a disc into CD slot with label side up. The disc will be automatically loaded into the unit, even when it is off or at radio mode. The word “LOAD” will blink on the display and the CD will play automatically. Press the EJECT Button to eject the disc from the slot. If the disc is not removed from the slot within 5 seconds, it will automatically be loaded into the slot again. When the disc is ejected and removed, the unit will automatically switch to radio mode. 5.
MP3/WMA Operation 1. Insert/Eject CD Insert a disc with MP3 and or WMA files into the CD slot with label side up. The disc will be automatically loaded into the unit, even when it is off or in radio mode. The word “MP3 DISC” will be displayed as the CD is loaded. The first file in the root folder will be played. As the file is playing "ROOT" will be displayed first, then the if there is any ID3 information that will be displayed as the file is playing. Press the EJECT Button to eject the disc from the slot.
MP3/WMA Operation change the character. Press the SEL button once to confirm the character entered and advance to the next character. After you have input the name, press and hold the SEL Button to confirm. The song nearest alphabetically to the name input will be found and then begin to play. B. Track Search Press the F/PS Button and the display will show “TRK SCH”. Press the SEL Button so that “TRK" will blink on the display.
USB Flash Memory Operation To play MP3 / WMA files from a USB Flash Memory Drive, remove the cover from the USB port, insert the USB Flash Memory Drive into the USB port. The unit will start playing MP3/WMA files on the USB Flash Memory Drive automatically. Or press the MODE Button to select USB when the unit has a USB Flash Memory Drive already inserted into the USB port files in USB drive in random order. “RDM ON” will appear on the display. Press this button again to stop random play. 5.
SD Memory Card Operation To play MP3 / WMA files from a SD Memory Card, fully insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card slot until you hear and feel a click. MEM-CARD will be 3. Repeat Press the No.3/RPT Button to repeat the same files continuously. “RPT ON.” will appear on the display. Press this key again to stop repeating. 4. Random Press the No.4/RDM Button to play all the files in USB drive in random order. “RDM ON” will appear on the display. Press this button again to stop random play.
AUX IN, RCA OUT, & SUBWOOFER 1. Auxiliary Input The Auxiliary Input Jack is on the front of the unit on the right side. Insert the supplied AUX IN cable's into the AUX IN jack. Press the Mode button to choose AUX. Connect any portable audio device such as a DVD player or VCD player to the AUX IN cable. Use the volume control to adjust the volume. Button until you see "SUB OFF", then use the volume control to choose "SUB ON" or "SUB OFF". 2.
Simple Troubleshooting Guide CAUSE/SOLUTION PROBLEM Check wiring connections. Check and make sure the fuse is not blown. Replace with the proper rating/size fuse. No Power Some errors occur in the LCD or nothing functions when buttons are pressed. Press the RESET Button (21). Unable to receive stations Check and make sure the antenna is connected properly. Poor radio reception Check and make sure the antenna is the correct length. Make sure the antenna is not broken.
Specifications GENERAL Operating Power ....................................................12 Volts DC, Negative Ground Output Wiring ............................................ Designed for using four speakers only RCA line out .............................................................low-level outputs - 1000 MV Output Impedance .............................................Compatible 4 to 8 Ohm Speakers Fuses ..........................................................................................
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