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 troublesome 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. IMPORTANT: Remove the two transport screws from the top of the unit before installing. 1.
INSTALLTION 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 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. NOTE: IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO INSTALL THE REMOTE MICROPHONE USING THE REAR “MIC IN” JACK DURING THE INITAL INSTALLATION. Built-In Microphone The built-in microphone is located on the front left 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. Speaker Wiring Notes Follow the above wiring diagram to install the head unit with new or existing speakers.
LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 1 29 2 3 28 4 5 27 26 25 24 23 22 19 18 17 16 15 18. No. 9 19. No. 8 20. No. 7 21. UP 10/No. 6 22. Down 10/No.5 23. Random/ No. 4 24. No. 3 25. Intro/No. 2 26. Top/No.1 27. PHONE 28. Auxiliary Input 29. USB Port with Cover 30. Reset Button 31. A/E Switch 1. SD/MMC Card Slot 2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3. CD Slot 4. BND•ID3 / || 5. Previous Track/Fast Reverse 6. Power 7. Next Track/Fast Forward 8. Mode/Mute 9. Volume/SEL/Enter 10. Eject 11. Answer/ Green Phone 12.
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 10. No. 7 11. No. 0/Stereo 12. Star Symbol/Scan 13.
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 Knob to cycle through to “DIS CONN”. Press and hold to disconnect the current phone call so that you can connect with another call. 10. Recently Received Calls 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.
RADIO OPERATION 1. Choose Radio Band 5. Save Your Preset Stations 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.
CD OPERATION Electronic Skip Protection - 10 or 40 fast reverse. Disc will play normally when the >>| or |<< Button is released. seconds Electronic Skip Protection is ideal for driving on rough roads. Press the Volume Knob for 2 seconds. The display will show “DSP OFF”. Press the Volume Knob again, “ESP10” will be displayed indicating that Electronic Skip Protection will be activated for 10 seconds.
MP3/WMA FILES ON CDs 1. Insert/Eject CD 5. Resume All Tracks 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 the unit 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 if there is any ID3 information available, it will be displayed as the file is playing.
USB/SD/MMC CARD OPERATION USB Flash Memory 4. Scanning Tracks To play MP3 / W MA files from a USB flash memory, insert a USB flash memory into the USB port on the left side of the unit. The unit will start playing MP3 / W MA files on the USB flash memory automatically. Or press the MODE Button to select USB after pressing POWER Button to turn on the unit. 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. 5.
SEARCH MODES FOR MP3/WMA FILES begin to play. Search Modes Electronic Skip Protection - 120 Sec- There are 4 search modes to help find your favorite MP3 & WMA tracks. The search modes only work with MP3/WMA CDs, USB flash memory, and SD Cards with MP3/WMA files. The search modes do not work with any other file types on CDs or USB flash memory. onds Electronic Skip Protection is ideal for driving on rough roads. Electronic Skip Protection for CD (that contains MP3 or WMA files) is a default feature.
AUX IN, RCA OUT, MIC IN, & SUBWOOFER 1. RCA Output ID3 TAG The RCA Output Jacks are on the back of the unit. (Refer to Wiring Diagram) This output is for connecting an amplifier, equalizer, or other audio componement that requires a pre-amp out connection. (Red = Right, White = Left) Follow the manufacturers instructions for the audio component that you are connecting. If an MP3 file has ID3 Tag information, it will be displayed on the LCD. If there is no ID3 Tag information, nothing will shown on LCD.
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 ............................................................................................. 4x21 Watts RCA line out ...........
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