REI ECVR-1500D User Manual

ECVR-1500D AM/FM/WB/CD/DVD/USB/BT Motor Coach Radio User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 6

Features 6

2 Controls and Indicators 11

2.1 Reset Switch 11

2.2 Rear Inputs 12

3 Cable Connection Points 12

3.1 Rear Driver’s USB Jack 12

3.2 Driver’s AUX Input Jack 12

3.3 P.A. Inputs 1-3 12

3.4 External Amplifier Audio Output 12

3.5 External Audio Input 12

3.6 External IR Input 13

3.7 RS485 Communication 13

3.8 Antenna Input 13

3.9 Type E HDMI Output 13

3.10 Aux 2 Composite Video Input BNC 13

3.11 Composite Video Output BNC 13

3.12 Rear Passenger’s USB Jack 13

3.13 CAN BUS 13

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3.14 Dimmer Trigger 13

3.15 Video Disable 13

3.16 Aux Trigger 13

3.17 MUTE 13

4 Drivers Operation/Functions 14

4.1 Service Menu 14

4.2 Setup Menu 17

4.3 Clock 21

4.4 Power and Mute Function 21

5 Driver’s Section 22

5.1 Driver’s VOL/SEL Selection 22

5.2 Driver’s BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE Selection 22

5.3 RAD button 22

Auto Program/Scan 23

Preset Memory/Recall Operation 23

TUNE/SEEK DOWN 24

TUNE/SEEK UP 24

5.4 Weather Band 24

5.5 SRC Button 25

5.6 USB Playback 25

5.7 AUX Button 26

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5.8 Public Address system (P.A.) 26

5.9 Bluetooth Connection 27

5.10 Using a Bluetooth Device as an Audio Source 27

6 Passenger’s Section 28

6.1 Passenger’s VOL/SEL Selection 28

6.2 SETTING THE TIME 29

Passenger’s RAD button 29

6.3 Preset Memory/Recall Operation 30

6.4 TUNE/SEEK DOWN 30

6.5 TUNE/SEEK UP 30

6.6 Auto Program/Scan 30

6.7 Passenger’s SRC button 31

6.8 USB iPod®/iPhone® Operation 33

6.9 Passenger’s VID button 36

6.10 TRACK UP/TRACK DOWN 36

6.11 STOP 36

6.12 PLAY/PAUSE 37

6.13 DVD OPERATION: 37

6.14 CHAPTER UP/ CHAPTER DOWN 37

6.15 PLAY/PAUSE 37

6.16 STOP 38

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6.17 MENU 38

6.18 SEARCH/BACK 38

6.19 Ejecting the disc 38

6.20 Changing the Splash screen output file 38

6.21 VERIFYING THE APP FIRMWARE OF THE UNIT 39

6.22 Bluetooth Connection 41

6.23 Using a Bluetooth Device as an Audio Source 41

6.24 Front IR input for Remote control 42

7 Remote Control 43

7.1 Remote Control Functionality 44

7.2 Remote Control Setup Display 46

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1 Introduction

This document outlines the full step-by-step process for using the ECVR-1500D. The REI ECVR-1500D is an SAEJ1939-compliant, double din, electronically-tuned radio designed for use with commercial road vehicles.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Service Hot Line: 1-877-726-4617 Toll

Free USA & CANADA.

IF ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION COMPONENTS ARE NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR

REI SALES REP FOR:

** OEM /FACTORY WIRING HARNESS ADAPTERS ** ANTENNAS & ANTENNA ADAPTERS ** SPEAKERS & GRILLS

Radio Engineering Industries, Inc.

6534 “L” Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68117

(800)228-9275

www.radioeng.com

Features:

• All in one Automotive DVD player supports playback of CD, DVD, MPEG, and compressed audio/video files with HD 1080p upscaling via Type-E HDMI connection.

• Locking BNC Composite video Output for non-HD systems

• Drivers Analog Auxiliary audio input & Passengers A/V input

• Independent AM/FM Digital tuners for Driver and Passenger Zones

• Presets for up to 30 Radio Stations (18 FM, 12 AM)

• Passenger subwoofer level and LPF controls

• Built-in Drivers/Passengers audio amplifier with 2V RMS Passengers line output

• Dual Zone USB inputs supports 1.5A Charging

• Apple iPod®, iPhone®, and iPad® compatibility and control from Passengers USB input

• Independent Bluetooth® modules, supports HFP (Drivers only), AVRCP, and A2DP Profiles

• Built in front panel microphone and optional External input

• SAE J1939 CAN Bus interface

• Serial RS-485 Communication with external REI devices

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RADIO DIMENSIONS

RADIO INSTALLATION

ISO INSTALLATION: For installations that do NOT require the use of the DIN collar. The radio has threaded holes in the chassis side panels for ISO mount applications. If necessary, four M5x10mm screws are included with the hardware pack to assist you.

COLLAR INSTALLATION:

RECOMMENDED CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

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Place the DIN collar into the dash opening. Bend the tabs outward as shown on the drawing below to lock into place.

Pass the harnesses and antenna cable through the DIN collar, and connect to the back of the radio. Verify clearance; then gently insert the radio into the DIN Collar until both spring clips are locked into place. A Trim plate is provided to improve the appearance if necessary.

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For installations requiring additional support, install a rear support bracket as shown below:

RADIO REMOVAL

To remove the radio when installed using the DIN collar, remove the Face Plate is installed. Then insert the removal keys in both sides to release the lock clips.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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2 Controls and Indicators

Radio Control Layout

1. Power/Mute 2. Driver’s Radio 3. Driver’s SRC 4. Driver’s AUX 5. Driver’s Select Knob

6. Disc EJECT 7. Passenger’s Radio 8. Passenger’s SCR 9. Passenger’s VID 10. Passenger’s Select Knob 11. Preset Memory/Recall, Media Control Buttons 12. Tune /Seek Down 13. Tune /Seek Up

14. Media Stop 15. Media Play/Pause 16. Media Menu Button (Display Button) 17. Media Search/Back

18. Reset 19. Bluetooth Microphone (internal) 20. IR input

2.1 Reset Switch

If the Control head is not operating correctly, press the RESET button to restart the operating system. The RESET button must also eject a disc if inserted, or simply cycle eject without a disc inserted.

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2.2 Rear Inputs

Radio Cable Connections

21. Rear Driver’s USB 2.0 (Type A) Input 22. Rear Driver’s AUX1 Input Jacks 23. Microphone inputs

24. Audio Amplifier line output 25. HDMI Switcher/external DVD line input

26. External IR Input 27.RS485 communication port 28. Rear antenna input (Motorola style, 6” pigtail)

29. HDMI Video output (automotive HDMI Type E Receptacle) 30. Aux 2 composite video input

31. Composite Video Output (BNC, 6” pigtail) 32. Rear USB input (2.0 Type A Jack, 6” pigtail)

3 Cable Connection Points

3.1

Rear Driver’s USB Jack

Access to compressed audio files and device charging for the DRIVER’S USB.

3.2 Driver’s AUX Input Jack

Access to the driver’s stereo RCA analog inputs.

3.3 P.A. Inputs 1-3

Public Address Microphone inputs for Passenger announcements.

3.4 External Amplifier Audio Output

Line output for connection to REI amplifier.

3.5 External Audio Input

Input for audio from either the external REI HDMI switcher or separate external REI DVD player.

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3.6 External IR Input

External wireless remote control input for control head, works with front IR.

3.7 RS485 Communication

Input for communication of external REI devices using an RS485 link.

3.8 Antenna Input

Antenna input for both Driver and Passenger tuner modules.

3.9 Type E HDMI Output

Provides 1080P HD video output from the digital Media.

3.10 Aux 2 Composite Video Input BNC

Allows connection for an external composite video source.

3.11 Composite Video Output BNC

Outputs composite video from digital media sources or Aux 2 Input source.

3.12 Rear Passenger’s USB Jack

Access to compressed audio/video files and device charging for the Passenger’s USB.

3.13 CAN BUS

Optional SAEJ1939 CAN bus connections, CAN H/L/GND (Reserved for Future USE)

3.14 Dimmer Trigger

Optional LCD dimmer option, when connected to +12V the LCD display invers to reduce output intensity

3.15 Video Disable

When Connected to Chassis Ground, this input disables the PLAY/STOP/FF/REW/MENU button operation from the front of the unit. The remote must then be used for DVD playback operation

3.16 Aux Trigger

When Connected to Chassis Ground, the unit will default to the passengers AUX 2 input source

3.17 MUTE

When Connected to Chassis Ground, the unit will MUTER the passengers source

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4 Drivers Operation/Functions

4.1

Service Menu

From the Driver’s radio mode, press and hold “1”, “3”, and the VOL/SEL knob in sequence for three second search to access the Service mode menu.

From the Service menu the USA or EURO frequency can be selected, Passengers AUX 1 can be turned on or off, the Passenger’s AUX 2 can be turned on or off, CD HDMI can be turned on or off, select Reset to Default, and the Driver’s and Passenger’s Blue Tooth can be turned on or off.

USA or EURO

Rotate the VOL/SEL knob to select either USA or EURO for frequency steps and time. Press VOL/SEL to apply.

FM (USA) 87.5 – 107.9 MHz

(EUR) 87.50 – 108.00 MHz

AM (USA) 530 – 1,710 kHz

(EUR) 522 – 1,620 kHz

USA (12-hour clock) EURO (24-hour clock)

Passenger’s AUX 1 ON/OFF

Once SERVICE is displayed on the radio screen, rotate the VOL/SEL knob until PASSENGERS AUX 1 ON appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to turn PASSENGERS AUX 1 ON or OFF. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Service menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

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Passenger’s AUX 2 ON/OFF

Once SERVICE is displayed on the radio screen, rotate the VOL/SEL knob until PASSENGERS AUX 2 ON appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to turn PASSENGERS AUX 2 ON or OFF. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Service menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

CD HDMI ON/OFF

Once SERVICE is displayed on the radio screen, rotate the VOL/SEL knob until CD HDMI ON appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to turn CD HDMI ON or OFF. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue reviewing the options on the Service menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

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Note: With CD HDMI set to ON, the following will be displayed on the LCD monitors during CD playback:

Reset to Default

Once SERVICE is displayed on the radio screen, rotate the VOL/SEL knob until RESET TO DEFAULT appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to reset the Bluetooth module to its default setting. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Service menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

Driver’s Bluetooth Phone

Once SERVICE is displayed on the radio screen, rotate the VOL/SEL knob until DRIVERS BT PHONE ON appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to turn DRIVERS BT PHONE ON or OFF. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Service menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

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4.2 Setup Menu

From the Setup menu the firmware version is displayed, the Driver’s and Passenger’s Blue Tooth can be turned on or off, Contrast can be adjusted, Brightness can be adjusted, set Buttons Brightness, set LCD, Subwoofers can be turned on or off, Wireless Mix can be turned on or off, set the LPF and Subwoofers Gain.

With the unit ON, and the active source set to Driver, press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL button for two seconds. LCD will display SETUP.

Rotate the VOL/SEL knob to choose the option, then press to make a selection.

MCU FIRMWARE VERSION

The first option displayed on the Setup menu. Indicates the firmware version present on the radio. The

APP and MCU must be displayed.

Driver’s and Passenger’s Bluetooth

Press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until SETUP appears on the radio screen. Once SETUP appears, release the VOL/SEL knob and rotate the VOL/SEL knob until DRIVER’S BT ON appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to turn DRIVER’S BT ON or OFF. Turn the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until PASSENGER’S BT ON appears. Push the VOL/SEL knob to turn either the DRIVER’S or PASSENGER’S BT OFF or back ON. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

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Contrast

Press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until SETUP appears on the radio screen. Once SETUP

appears, release the VOL/SEL knob and rotate the VOL/SEL knob until CONTRAST appears on the radio screen. Press and release the VOL/SEL knob to open the Contrast scale. Turn the VOL/SEL knob clockwise to increase, or counter clockwise to decrease, the Contrast percentage measured on a scale of +/- 0-100. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

Brightness Set Buttons and Brightness Set LCD

Press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until SETUP appears on the radio screen. Once SETUP appears, release the VOL/SEL knob and rotate the VOL/SEL knob until BRIGHTNESS SET BUTTONS appears on the radio screen. Turn the knob further for BRIGHTNESS SET LCD. Press and release the VOL/SEL knob to open the Brightness scale for either BRIGHTNESS SET BUTTONS or BRIGHTNESS SET LCD. Turn the VOL/SEL knob clockwise to increase, or counter clockwise to decrease, the Brightness percentage for both the BRIGHTNESS SET BUTTONS and BRIGHTNESS SET LCD is measured on a scale of +/- 0-100. Press the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

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Subwoofers ON/OFF

Press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until SETUP appears on the radio screen. Once SETUP appears, release the VOL/SEL knob and rotate the VOL/SEL knob until SUBWOOFERS ON appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to turn SUBWOOFERS ON or OFF. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

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Wireless Mix On/Off

Press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until SETUP appears on the radio screen. Once SETUP appears, release the VOL/SEL knob and rotate the VOL/SEL knob until WIRELESS MIX appears on the radio screen. Push VOL/SEL knob to turn WIRELESS MIX ON or OFF. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

Subwoofer LPF

The Subwoofers must be turned ON for Subwoofer LPF to be available. Press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until SETUP appears on the radio screen. Once SETUP appears, release the VOL/SEL knob and rotate the VOL/SEL knob until SUBWOOFERS LPF appears on the radio screen. Turn the VOL/SEL knob clockwise to increase, or counter clockwise to decrease, the SUBWOOFER LPF setting measured in Hz. The settings are 50, 60, 80, 100, and 120Hz. Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

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Subwoofer Gain

The Subwoofers must be turned ON for Subwoofer Gain to be available. Press and hold the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob until SETUP appears on the radio screen. Once SETUP appears, release the VOL/SEL knob and rotate the VOL/SEL knob until SUBWOOFERS GAIN appears on the radio screen. Turn the VOL/SEL knob clockwise to increase, or counter clockwise to decrease, the SUBWOOFERS GAIN +/decibel level (dB). Press and rotate the VOL/SEL knob to continue on reviewing the options on the Setup menu. A few moments of inactivity will close the menu and return the user to the previous radio setting.

4.3 Clock

The digital clock can display time in either 12 or 24 hour format. The radio must be in Driver’s mode to set the time. Press and hold the MENU button to access the clock set time operation. The HR will flash,

rotate the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob to adjust. Press VOL/SEL knob again and the MINUTES will flash. Rotate the Driver’s VOL/SEL knob to adjust, press MENU to save.

The time remains displayed on the radio screen when the radio is manually powered off.

4.4 Power and Mute Function

Press the Power button to turn the unit ON or hold to turn the unit OFF. The button will illuminate RED when OFF and BLUE when ON. After the unit turns on, the screen will display Loading while establishing communication with all devices.

When ON, press to MUTE the Driver’s and Passenger’s audio and again to un-mute.

Note: The Control head can also be powered on by pressing any front button.

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5 Driver’s Section

5.1

Driver’s VOL/SEL Selection

Rotate the knob left or right to change the volume level up or down from the Driver audio Processor.

5.2 Driver’s BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE Selection

Press the knob to select one of the following functions: BASS---TREB

Rotate the knob to adjust the desired setting from -7----0 ----+7.

For Balance rotate the knob to adjust the setting from left to right.

5.3 RAD button

Press the RADIO button to pass audio from the tuned station in the Driver’s section. Each press of the RADIO button will cycle through the available options: FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM. Press and hold the RADIO button to access the WB channels 1-7.

Press the Driver button to activate the Driver tuner as the source. The band will default to the last band and frequency selected.

Press the Driver button again to change radio bands as follows:

FM1—FM2—FM3—AM

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Driver's Radio in FM band

Driver's Radio in AM band

After selecting this button, the SEEK/MANUAL TUNE UP/DOWN, PRESETS, and DISP operation will function for the Driver’s tuner section only.

Preset Memory Recall

To set stations to Memory Location buttons 1-6, navigate to the desired station pressing the TUNE/SEEK UP and TUNE/SEEK Down buttons. Press and hold the preset button until the channel identifier appears on the radio screen. For example, if station FM 105.95 is selected as preset channel 6, hold preset button 6 until “CH6” appears on the top of the current driver settings area header.

Auto Program/Scan

Press and Hold the SEARCH/BACK button in radio mode to auto program the passengers presets for the selected band. A SCAN option is also available, press and quickly release the SEARCH/BACK to preview available stations for 5 seconds on the selected band.

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Preset Memory/Recall Operation

Use presets 1-6 to set or selected desired stations from the preset memory locations. Press these buttons momentarily to select the preset stations for the drivers. Press and holding a button will set the current station to the button being pressed.

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TUNE/SEEK DOWN

Under Radio mode, press this button momentarily to manually tune downward. Press and hold a button and the radio will automatically seek to the previous radio station once released.

TUNE/SEEK UP

Under Radio mode, press this button momentarily to manually tune upward. Press and hold the button and the radio will automatically seek to the next radio station once released.

This button also functions as Weather Band Channel access. Under Driver’s Weather Band mode, press this button to select Weather Band channels 1-7.

5.4 Weather Band

The Weather Band (WB) allows access to all seven national weather broadcast stations. Only when the control head is in RADIO mode, and on the Driver’s tuner, is the Weather Band available.

NOAA National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 Locations throughout the U.S. on seven VHF/FM frequencies are available. Tune to receive continuous weather information 24 hours a day on one of the following frequencies. For local station listing see: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm

The Weather Band is accessed with a PRESS and HOLD of the RADIO button. Exit WB mode with by pressing the RADIO button to return to the previous AM or FM mode.

Tuning up or down while in weather band (WB) mode changes the frequency in the following order:

162.400MHZ, 162.425MHZ, 162.450MHZ, 162.475MHZ, 162.500MHZ, 162.525MHZ, 162.550MHZ

Direct access to any single frequency is as follows:

Press preset 1 to select weather band channel 1 - 162.400MHZ Press preset 2 to select weather band channel 2 - 162.425MHZ Press preset 3 to select weather band channel 3 - 162.450MHZ Press preset 4 to select weather band channel 4 - 162.475MHZ Press preset 5 to select weather band channel 5 - 162.500MHZ Press preset 6 to select weather band channel 6 - 162.525MHZ **Press SEEK UP/DOWN to select weather band channel 7 - 162.550 MHz

Press and hold to select WB (Weather Band)

Driver's Radio in Weather Band

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5.5 SRC Button

Press the SRC button to pass audio from either the passenger’s video section when active, or the driver’s USB input.

Note: Mode will skip SOURCES if media is not present or if the source is turned off.

D USB—P USB —DISC—BT PHONE (If enabled)—BT AUDIO (if paired).

Playing Internal DVD/CD (Must be controlled in the Passengers section)

Playing Drivers USB Audio

Playing USB Device (Must be controlled in the Passengers section)

Playing BT Audio

5.6 USB Playback

Presets 1 and 2 function as Folder UP/DOWN operation for either the Passenger’s or Driver’s .MP3/.WMA playback. Pressing Folder UP or DOWN will select the next or previous folder on the media.

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Playback will begin with the first song in the selected folder. The root directory should be is treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders.

Presets 4 and 5 must function as shuffle and repeat operation for any digital media.

Press and hold the SHUFFLE button to turn SHUFFLE ONE, ALL, or OFF.

Press and hold the REPEAT button to turn REPEAT ON or OFF.

5.7 AUX Button

Press the AUX button to pass the desired audio input source from the Driver’s AUX input.

Driver's AUX function

5.8 Public Address system (P.A.)

When any of the microphone inputs are keyed, the control head switches over to the P.A. function. The P.A. has priority over all other channels and the microphone has priority over the wireless microphone. When the P.A. is turned ON, all other audio is muted. The P.A. system may be activated when the control unit power button is off. While the P.A. system is active, the sound levels and tone of the P.A. system can be adjusted. When the P.A. is in use the screen will display MIC 1, MIC 2 or Wireless. When the P.A. is activated MIC 1 is the primary microphone while MIC 2 and the wireless microphone are the secondary microphones. If multiple microphones are deployed, to indicate the P.A function is active. When the microphone is released, the previous settings are restored.

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5.9 Bluetooth Connection

Verify the Bluetooth is turned on for the device and scan for either driver or passenger. If prompted for a pass key, enter the pass key code. The default code for the radio unit is 0000. Access the” Look for devices” feature of the mobile device and begin searching. After searching, the radio should appear in the list of devices as DRIVER’S. Press to accept.

A prompt to bond should appear on the mobile device. Press to accept and continue the process. The device will then ask for the pass key, enter it on the mobile device. After entering the pass key, press OK. The mobile device should display connected. The Bluetooth® icon of the radio should appear on the screen.

Once selected, the pairing of the device and the radio should have occurred. If successful, the Bluetooth symbol will be visible on the Control Module in the corresponding display area. The device will indicate it is connected to phone and media audio.

Notes:

• Only one mobile device can be paired with the radio at a time.

• Once a paired mobile device is disconnected, changing the pass key will NOT disable the

device from reconnecting. Turn Driver’s Bluetooth OFF in the setup to disable any unwanted Bluetooth® devices. When set to ON, the radio is always in discovery mode.

• After turning off the ignition, the radio will automatically search for the last-connected Bluetooth® device, and if possible, restore the connection.

5.10 Using a Bluetooth Device as a Phone Source

Verify the Bluetooth device is paired to the radio. Press the driver’s SRC button to select Bluetooth. To receive an incoming call, press the Driver’s volume knob. The Volume can be adjusted by rotating the Driver’s volume knob. To end a call, press the Driver’s volume knob again. You can also use your phone to send and receive calls while using the 1500D for hands free conversations.

Bluetooth Phone

5.11 Using a Bluetooth Device as an Audio Source

Verify the Bluetooth device is connected to the radio. Use the driver’s SRC button on the Control module to select Bluetooth audio. Controlling the audio playback can be achieved using the playback controls, including Play, Pause, Next Track, and Previous Track. The Volume can be adjusted using the Driver’s volume knob on the Control Head and the Bluetooth device. Press the STOP button once to Pause. Press STOP twice to restart playing the disc.

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The unit allows audio files to be played back from a mobile device using a Bluetooth® connection. The Radio can control a Bluetooth® audio player via Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) or Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). Bluetooth® audio players (or Bluetooth® adapters) compatible with these profiles can be connected to this Radio. Verify the device is connected via Bluetooth®, then Touch the MODE button on the front to access BT AUDIO.

Playing Bluetooth Audio

When the Bluetooth icon is displayed it indicates the radio is successfully connected.

Press the Play/Pause button to listen to audio. While audio plays the following functions are available:

• SEEK UP button—Touch to play the next track.

• PLAY/PAUSE button—Touch to pause playback. Touch again to resume playback.

• SEEK DOWN button—Touch to play the previous track.

Press the radios DISP button to display Metadata information on the track itself (artist, track name, etc.). This option is only available on compatible devices.

Functionality may vary depending on the profile or device used.

6 Passenger’s Section

6.1

Passenger’s VOL/SEL Selection

Rotate the knob left or right to change the volume level up or down from the passenger’s audio processor.

Press the knob to select one of the following functions: BASS---TREB

Rotate the knob to adjust the desired Bass and Treble setting from -7----0 ----+7.

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6.2 SETTING THE TIME

DISP

Press this button to change between Clock and Mode Information display.

Setting the Time

With the Control Heads BLUE power light ON, press and hold the DISP button until the hour display begins to flash. Rotate Volume/Select Knob to adjust the hour. Press the DISP button again, and the minute display will flash. Rotate VOL/SEL Knob to adjust the minute. Press either the DISP or VOL/SEL button to save the time on the LCD.

Passenger’s RAD button

The passenger’s radio works similar to the driver’s radio. Press the RAD button on the PASSENGERS section to change radio bands from FM1—FM2—FM3—AM.

Layout of Passenger's FM Radio

After selecting this button, the SEEK/MANUAL TUNE UP/DOWN, PRESETS, will function for the Passenger’s tuner section.

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Layout of Passenger's AM Radio

6.3 Preset Memory/Recall Operation

Use presets 1-6 to set or selected desired stations from the preset memory locations. Press these buttons momentarily to select the preset stations for the passengers. Press and holding a button will set the current station to the button being pressed.

6.4 TUNE/SEEK DOWN

Under Radio mode, press this button momentarily to manually tune downward. Press and hold a button and the radio will automatically seek to the previous radio station once released.

6.5 TUNE/SEEK UP

Under Radio mode, press this button momentarily to manually tune upward. Press and hold the button and the radio will automatically seek to the next radio station once released.

This button also functions as Weather Band Channel access. Under Driver’s Weather Band mode, press this button to select Weather Band channels 1-7.

6.6 Auto Program/Scan

Press and Hold the SEARCH/BACK button in radio mode to auto program the passengers presets for the selected band. A SCAN option is also available, press and quickly release the SEARCH/BACK to preview available stations for 5 seconds on the selected band.

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6.7 Passenger’s SRC button

Press the SRC button to pass audio from either AUX 1, AUX 2, or the passenger’s USB input.

AUX 1/AUX 2 OPERATION

Aux 1 RCA inputs are audio only. Aux 2 is an A/V input using both the Composite BNC video input and the Aux 2 Stereo RCAs. When in AUX 2 mode, video is upconverted through the HDMI-E to 1080P. There is also an optional “active low” AUX 2 trigger that automatically enables AUX 2 as the Passenger source.

Passenger AUX 1 or AUX 2

USB OPERATION

Insert a USB storage device into the Passenger USB. Select the USB input using the SRC button. Playback will begin automatically, to access a specific file, first press the MENU button:

Use the SEEK UP/DOWN & FOLDER UP/DOWN to navigate the menu and choose the desired file type, either by file folder, AUDIO files, or VIDEO files. Then choose the desired file:

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USB Audio Playback

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USB Video Playback

Press the VOL/SEL knob to select an option. To return to a previous menu, press the RETURN button and select again using the VOL/SEL knob. Use the TUNE/SEEK up/down buttons of the radio

to change tracks, or press PAUSE/PLAY to pause or play the track. Press the Stop button to stop playing. To return to the iPod® source from any other source menu, touch SRC on the front panel until USB is shown on the front display.

6.8 USB iPod®/iPhone® Operation

To listen to audio through an Apple device, verify that Apple-certified USB extension is connected to the USB pigtail on the rear of the radio. Next, connect the cable to the Apple device. Once connected, the radio will automatically switch the source to iPod® and begin charging the device. If the device has enough battery power. It will begin playback. If switching from radio to playing audio from the Apple device, connect to the USB pigtail and press the SRC button to where the operational mode indicates IPOD and the device will begin playing audio.

When connected, the user can playback specific files or folders. First press the SEARCH button. The user can rotate the VOL/SEL knob to select from one of the following search options:

Use the SEEK UP/DOWN & FOLDER UP/DOWN to navigate the menu and choose the desired file or Rotate the Passengers VOL/SEL knob to scroll through the playback options. Press the VOL/SEL knob to make the selection:

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USB iPod Options

• Playlists

o Select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the playlist. o Use the Folder buttons to navigate within the playlist to select a song. o After selecting the song from the list begin playback by pressing the VOL/SEL knob of

the active section.

• Podcasts

o Select a Podcast name to view a list of all songs in the playlist. o Select the Podcast from the list to begin playback pressing the VOL/SEL knob of the

active section.

• Audiobooks

o Select to view the audio books on the iPod. o Select the audio book from the list to begin playback pressing the VOL/SEL knob of

the active section.

• Songs

o Select to view a list of all songs on the iPod. o Use the Folder buttons to navigate within the list to select a song. o After selecting the song from the list begin playback by pressing the VOL/SEL knob of

the active section.

• Albums

o Select to view the albums on the iPod. o Use the Folder buttons to navigate within the list and select an album name to view a

list of all songs on the album or select All Songs to view all songs on the iPod.

o After selecting the song from the list begin playback by pressing the VOL/SEL knob of

the active section.

• Artists

o Select an artist name to view a list of all albums with songs by the artist using the

VOL/SEL knob of the active section.

o Use the Folder buttons to navigate within the list and select an album using the

VOL/SEL knob of the active section.

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o After selecting the song from the list begin playback by pressing the VOL/SEL knob of

the active section.

The options are also displayed on the HDMI output to the monitors:

After making your selection, the LCD will display the current track information. to change tracks, or

press PAUSE/PLAY to pause or play the track. Press the Stop button to stop playing.

USB RDM and RPT Playback

In addition to the front display, the HDMI out signal will also show current track information:

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6.9 Passenger’s VID button

Press the VID button to activate Disc playback, EMS-1000 HD HDMI switch, or a secondary DVD2. The video will be displayed on the monitors inside the motor coach.

Internal Disc playback

CD OPERATION:

Insert a Compact Disc into the disc slot label side up. The radio will automatically switch modes and begin playback after the media is successfully loaded.

6.10 TRACK UP/TRACK DOWN

Use the TUNE/SEEK up/down buttons of the radio to change tracks.

6.11 STOP

When playing digital media, use this button to STOP playback and display the REI splash screen. Press twice to start digital media from the beginning of the track.

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6.12 PLAY/PAUSE

When playing digital media, use this button to PAUSE STILL and PLAYBACK digital files. Press

PAUSE/PLAY to pause or play the track.

6.13 DVD OPERATION:

Insert a DVD into the disc slot label side up. The radio will automatically switch modes and begin playback after the media is successfully loaded.

Internal DVD/CD playing

6.14 CHAPTER UP/ CHAPTER DOWN

Use the TUNE/SEEK up/down buttons of the radio to change Chapters.

6.15 PLAY/PAUSE

Use this button to PAUSE STILL and PLAYBACK.

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6.16 STOP

Use this button to STOP playback and display the REI splash screen. Press twice to start the DVD from the first chapter.

6.17 MENU

When playing DVD digital media, use this button to displays the root menu that is stored on the DVD disc.

6.18 SEARCH/BACK

Press to navigate on the device and select a specific song or play context (applicable to USB flash drives, CD MP3 discs and iPods). Press again to go BACK one level when searching.

6.19 Ejecting the disc

Press the EJECT button to eject the disc from the radio.

When there is no DISC in the unit and in VID mode, the PASSENGERS LCD will display.

6.20 Changing the Splash Screen Output File

While still in Passengers VIDEO mode, press the MENU button to modify the splash screen. Use the NEXT and PREV arrows to scroll from page to page, or press PLAY to load a custom 800x480 .jpg from the Passengers USB. Press the BACK button to EXIT and save.

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Splash Screen

6.21 VERIFYING THE APP FIRMWARE OF THE UNIT

After the disc is ejected, verify the ECVR-1500D is still in Passenger mode. While the splash screen remains on screen, press preset #6:

The APP version number will display in the lower right of the screen. Press preset #6 again to remove.

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EMS-1000 OPERATION

To use the HDMI switch, press the passenger’s VID button to access available Audio/Video sources. The available sources are as follows:

1. Video 1 2. Video 2 3. 3.5 mm 4. HDMI 1 5. HDMI 2 6. HDMI 3

External HDMI Switcher sources

Playing External DVD using DVD 2

Press the passenger’s video button to access the selected Audio/Video source and select Video 2 source to switch to the second active DVD source (DVD 2). The external DVD player will play video automatically if the DVD player is already loaded and powered on. The PLAY, STOP, REWIND, and FAST FORWARD playback functions can be altered using the radio controls if DVD2 is selected.

External DVD Playing

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External DVD Player Control Layout

6.22 Bluetooth Connection

Verify the Bluetooth is turned on for the device and scan for either driver or passenger. If prompted for a pass key, enter the pass key code. The default code for the radio unit is 0000. Access the” Look for devices” feature of the mobile device and begin searching. After searching, the radio should appear in the list of devices as DRIVER’S. Press to accept.

A prompt to bond should appear on the mobile device. Press to accept and continue the process. The device will then ask for the pass key, enter it on the mobile device. After entering the pass key, press OK. The mobile device should display connected. The Bluetooth® icon of the radio should appear on the screen.

Once selected, the pairing of the device and the radio should have occurred. If successful, the Bluetooth symbol will be visible on the Control Module in the corresponding display area. The device will indicate it is connected to phone and media audio.

Notes:

• Only one mobile device can be paired with the radio at a time.

• Once a paired mobile device is disconnected, changing the pass key will NOT disable the

device from reconnecting. Turn Driver’s Bluetooth OFF in the setup to disable any unwanted Bluetooth® devices. When set to ON, the radio is always in discovery mode.

• After turning off the ignition, the radio will automatically search for the last-connected Bluetooth® device, and if possible, restore the connection.

6.23 Using a Bluetooth Device as an Audio Source

Verify the Bluetooth device is connected to the radio. Use the driver’s SRC button on the Control module to select Bluetooth audio.

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Controlling the audio playback can be achieved using the playback controls, including Play, Pause, Next Track, and Previous Track. The Volume can be adjusted using the Driver’s volume knob on the Control Head and the Bluetooth device. Press the STOP button once to Pause. Press STOP twice to restart playing the disc.

The unit allows audio files to be played back from a mobile device using a Bluetooth® connection. The Radio can control a Bluetooth® audio player via Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) or Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). Bluetooth® audio players (or Bluetooth® adapters) compatible with these profiles can be connected to this Radio. Verify the device is connected via Bluetooth®, then touch the MODE button on the front to access BT AUDIO.

Playing Bluetooth Audio

When the Bluetooth icon is displayed it indicates the radio is successfully connected.

Press the Play/Pause button to listen to audio. While audio plays the following functions are available:

• SEEK UP button—Touch to play the next track.

• PLAY/PAUSE button—Touch to pause playback. Touch again to resume playback.

• SEEK DOWN button—Touch to play the previous track.

Press the radios DISP button to display Metadata information on the track itself (artist, track name, etc.). This option is only available on compatible devices.

Functionality may vary depending on the profile or device used.

6.24 Front IR input for Remote control

External wireless remote control input for control head. The unit is also supplied with an optional external remote IR sensor for installations requiring one.

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Remote Control

7 Remote Control

The ECVR-1500D includes a remote control providing access to all DVD player functions. The main sensor for the remote control is located on the front panel of the unit.

The remote is powered with a CR2025 coin cell battery.

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7.1 Remote Control Functionality

Power Power On/Off Display Toggles OSD Display (Title Elapsed>Remain>Chapt er Elapsed>Remain>Off)

Eject Eject Disc Menu Display DVD (Disc) Menu Setup Display Setup Menu (SEE TABLE XX) Mute Audio Mute Pause/Play Pause/Playback control Enter Select (Menu Mode confirmation) Stop Stop Playback FLD- Increment Folders for compressed audio/video playback FLD+ Decrement Folders for compressed audio/video playback Track/Fr ame Forward Next Track (Play) or Frame Forward, SEEK + Track/Frame Backward Previous Track (Playing) or Frame Backward, SEEK Fast Forward Fast Forward - Increment Playback Speed (>X2>X4>X8>X16>X32>NORMAL), Manual Tune Fast Backward Fast Backward - Increment Revers e Playback Speed (>X2>X4>X8>X16>X32>NORMAL), Manual Tune + Arrows UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT are for DVD Menu, Media playback, and SETUP Navigation Keys 0-9 Numeric Keys for disc direct access and preset radio access

Repeat Toggle Repeat Mode (DVD: Chapter>Title>All>Off) (USB/DIGITAL MEDIA: Track>Folder> All> Off) (ipod: One> All>Off)

Display

Repeat Control

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Random Toggle Random Mode (USB/DIGITAL MEDIA: Track>Folder > All> Off)

(ipod: Songs>Album>Off)

Random Control

Search Search mode (ipod: Playlists> Podc asts> A udiobooks>Songs>Albums>Artist) Use ENTER to select Back/Return Press to RETURN to a previous menu Slow Slow Play - Decrement Playback Speed (>1/2>1/4>1/8>1/16>NORMAL) Zoom Zoom Video I mage (X 2>X3>X4>NORMAL)

Title Press to Toggle between Available Titles on DVD ( disc) Audio Press to Toggle between Available Audio Tr acks on DVD (disc) i.e. (>ENG>SPAN. Etc…) Sub Title Press to Toggle between Available Subtitles on DVD (disc) i.e. (>Sub1>Sub2>Off)

Angle Press to Toggle between Available Angles on DVD (disc) Pal/NTSC Press to Toggle between PAL and NTSC outputs Goto Press to D isplay Disc Information - Available Title, Audio, Sub-Title, etc. (half screen menu), press again to

exit

Zoom Control

Subtitle Control

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PASSENGER SECTION (RAD/SRC/VID) same as front buttons on PASSENGER section of radio DRIVER SECTION (RAD/SRC/AUX) same as front buttons on Drivers section of radio DRIVER + Increment Audio Volume Settings Driv er DRIVER - Decrement Audio Volume Settings Driver PASSENGER+- Increment Audio Volume Setting Passenger PASSENGER - Decrement Audio Volume Setting Passenger

7.2 Remote Control Setup Display

Press Setup on Remote During

DVD Playback:

Use the SCROLL Arrows:

Up/Down/left/right.

Press OK to select

Options:

This is to select the appropriate aspect (4:3 or 16:9) according to the connected monitor.

Normal Pan Scan (For 4:3 TV)

(If widescreen monitor is connected, the left and right edges are cut off.)

Normal Letter Box (For 4:3 V)

(If wide screen is connected, black bands appear at bottom and top of the screen.)

Widescreen (For 16:9 V)

Select when connected to a wide-screen monitor.

This item sets the appropriate language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) messages.

English is currently the only option.

Choose to turn Close Captioning either On or Off

This is to enable (On) or disable (Off) the ability to memorize the last playing position of the

disc when the system is powered off.

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Select addition options Menu

This player can play discs whose contents are recorded in either PAL or NTSC formats.

Select either format when you’re connected to a corresponding NTSC or PAL monitor.

Select either ON or OFF to enable menu’s when playing back VCD’s or SVCD’s.

This item sets the default AUDIO soundtrack for DVD discs. Select the preferred AUDIO

soundtrack

This item selec ts the preferred Default Subtitle Language

This item selec ts the Default Disc Menu Language

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Highlight RESET and press OK button to

restore the system settings to the initial

factory settings.

Press OK to EXIT SETUP

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by REI under license.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC, and its affiliates in the Unites States and other countries. DivX Certified® to play DivX® video, including premium content. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

Unit will not power on. No power to BATTERY wire or ACC wire,

blown 10A main fuse or 1A accessory

fuse.

Cannot tune radio stations. The antenna cable is not connected. The

signal is too weak. The radio is in the

wrong frequency AREA.

USB media not playing, or sa ys Invalid

File Type.

Cannot stream Bluetooth® audio. Bluetooth® device was not successfully

Audio is distorted or low. Source audio level is too weak or

Disc’s will not play or display loading

for an extended per iod.

Media is the wrong file type. Convert files to a usable format, see file

paired. Verify Bluetooth® connected

icon.

overdriven. Bitrate of digital audio file is

too large.

DVD-R and DVD-RW will not play unless

the disc is finalized after authorizing in

software.

Check for both ACC & BATTERY voltage

with Multi-meter, check all fuses.

Connect the antenna cable. Check that

the RADIO AREA is set to the correct

location. Verify radio is in STEREO

mode.

requirements section of the manual.

Pair the Bluetooth® device following the

steps in the manual and retry.

Adjust the volume level of the auxiliary

source. Change the sample frequency or

Bitrate of the file.

Finalize the media before playing in the

unit. Verify that the files meet the

requirements of the Radio.

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Verifying Communication with other devices

In the even the EMS of the Second DVD player is not accessible, verify communication using the following steps.

Power off the unit, next press the STOP button, the display will show the following, item shown as NOT CON are nor receiving valid communication.

MP-1000 Media Player

If the external HDMI switcher source is locked, such as Video 1, a lock symbol will appear to indicate the source

is locked. The video source will remain locked until the video has finished playing. This ensures a high priority video, such as a safety video, will have been played. A green light embedded in the Video Event button will be illuminated to indicate the message is playing and will go out when the video ends.

HDMI Switcher Source locked

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SPECIFICATIONS:

General Specifications

Operating Voltage 14.4V(10.5 –16V allowable) Current Consumption 10A max (15mA Standby)

Audio Section

Max Output Power 50W x2 (Drivers) 50W x2 (Passengers) Line Output 4V/10KΩ Subwoofer Output 4V/10KΩ LPF 50Hz,60Hz,80Hz,100Hz,120Hz

FM STEREO RADIO

Frequency range USA 87.5MHZ – 107.9MHZ (0.2 MHz step)

EURO 87.50MHZ –108.00MHz(0.05 MHz step)

Usable Sensitivity 10.2 dBf. (0.9 uV, 75Ω) 50db Quieting Sensitivity 15.2 dBf. (1.6 uV, 75Ω) Frequency Response 30Hz – 15kHz (+/- 3dB) Alternate Channel Selectivity 75dB Stereo Separation 40dB (1kHz) Image Rejection Ration 75dB IF rejection ratio 100dB Signal to Noise ratio 70dB (stereo)

AM RADIO Frequency range USA 530kHz – 1710kHz (10 kHz step) EURO 522kHz – 1620kHz (9 kHz step) Usable Sensitivity 28 dB/uV (25uV, S/N 20dB)

WEATHER BAND TUNER

Range 162.400 –162.550MHz Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)0.7uV(-9dBuV) Signal to noise ratio (LEVEL40dbuV)50dB

CD/DVD PLAYER

Signal/Noise Ratio (1kHz) 120dB Frequency Response (+/- 1dB) 10 – 20,000Hz (+/-1dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz) less than 0.20% (1Khz) Number of Channels 2 (stereo) AUDIO CD CD Recordable/Rewritable (CD-R/-RW)

-ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo, Joliet

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ISO standard DVD video playback

DVD+/-R/DVD+/-RW 4.7G and dual layer

8.4G media Recordable/Rewritable (DVD-R/RW,+R/+RW)

-ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo, Joliet

BLUETOOTH®

Version Bluetooth® 3.0 Certified Frequency Range 2.402 – 2.480 GHz Output power +4dBm Max Range light of sight 10m (32.8ft) Profiles supported HFP 1.5, A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.0, & PBAP Microphone Built-In and optional External input 3.5mm

USB INTERFACES

USB Standard USB Type A 1.1/2.0 (Full Speed) Maximum Supply Current 1.5A File System Fat16/32

Supported file types (Passengers) MPEG1/MPEG2/MP4/AVI(XVID)/H.264 WAV /MP3 /WMA /JPEG Supported file types (Drivers) MP3 /WMA

*Individual file size limit is 2G in accordance with Fat16/32 file restrictions.

AUXILIARY INPUT SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response (+/- 1db) 20HZ – 20Khz (+/-3dB) Input Voltage Maximum Voltage 1200mV Input impedance 10KΩ

VIDEO OUTPUTS

Format NTSC/PAL Composite Video Input/Output level 1.0V p-p/75Ω (+/-0.2V) HD Output Connection HDMI-E Max. Output Video Resolution 1080p upconverted Composite In/Out Connector BNC

MICROPHONE INPUTS

Audio input level 10-150mV RMS Trigger Active Low

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REI ECVR-1500D User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Controls and Indicators

2.1 Reset Switch

2.2 Rear Inputs

3 Cable Connection Points

Rear Driver’s USB Jack

3.2 Driver’s AUX Input Jack

3.3 P.A. Inputs 1-3

3.4 External Amplifier Audio Output

3.5 External Audio Input

3.6 External IR Input

3.7 RS485 Communication

3.8 Antenna Input

3.9 Type E HDMI Output

3.10 Aux 2 Composite Video Input BNC

3.11 Composite Video Output BNC

3.12 Rear Passenger’s USB Jack

3.13 CAN BUS

3.14 Dimmer Trigger

3.15 Video Disable

3.16 Aux Trigger

3.17 MUTE

4 Drivers Operation/Functions

Service Menu

4.2 Setup Menu

MCU FIRMWARE VERSION

Contrast

4.3 Clock

4.4 Power and Mute Function

5 Driver’s Section

Driver’s VOL/SEL Selection

5.2 Driver’s BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE Selection

5.3 RAD button

Auto Program/Scan

Preset Memory/Recall Operation

TUNE/SEEK DOWN

TUNE/SEEK UP

5.4 Weather Band

5.5 SRC Button

5.6 USB Playback

5.7 AUX Button

5.8 Public Address system (P.A.)

5.9 Bluetooth Connection

5.10 Using a Bluetooth Device as a Phone Source

5.11 Using a Bluetooth Device as an Audio Source

6 Passenger’s Section

Passenger’s VOL/SEL Selection

6.2 SETTING THE TIME

Passenger’s RAD button

6.3 Preset Memory/Recall Operation

6.4 TUNE/SEEK DOWN

6.5 TUNE/SEEK UP

6.6 Auto Program/Scan

6.7 Passenger’s SRC button

6.8 USB iPod®/iPhone® Operation

6.9 Passenger’s VID button

6.10 TRACK UP/TRACK DOWN

6.11 STOP

6.12 PLAY/PAUSE

6.13 DVD OPERATION:

6.14 CHAPTER UP/ CHAPTER DOWN

6.15 PLAY/PAUSE

6.16 STOP

6.17 MENU

6.18 SEARCH/BACK

6.19 Ejecting the disc

6.20 Changing the Splash Screen Output File

6.21 VERIFYING THE APP FIRMWARE OF THE UNIT

6.22 Bluetooth Connection

6.23 Using a Bluetooth Device as an Audio Source

6.24 Front IR input for Remote control

7 Remote Control

7.1 Remote Control Functionality

7.2 Remote Control Setup Display