Roadmaster VRCD400-USB User Manual

VRCD400-USB

Owner’s Manual

AM/FM Receiver, CD/MP3/WMA Player with

USB Port, Aux In, & Detachable Face

INSIDE FRONT COVER

DOES NOT PRINT

Welcome!

Dear Customer,
CONGRATULATIONS. The VRCD400-USB 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. In the rare event
that your VRCD400-USB Compact Disc Player and AM/FM Stereo Receiver
with USB Port and AUX In contains a damaged or missing item, does not
perform as specified, requires warranty service, or you have an installation
problem, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE

CALL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER FROM THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
1-800-445-1797 and ask to speak with a member of our technical service

team; or submit your questions by e-mail to [e-mail] and
a member of our technical service team will respond by e-mail to your ques­tions. Our in-house technical service team will expedite delivery of your part,
advise you on installation, or help troubleshoot a problem with you. If your
product needs warranty service, our technical service team representative will
help you obtain the fastest remedy possible under the warranty.

Contents

Precautions .......................................................................................................2

Notes on Installation

Before You Install.............................................................................................4

Installation (DIN Front Mount) ......................................................................5

Installation (Vehicle's Brackets) .......................................................................6

Wiring Connections ..........................................................................................7

Location of the Controls ..................................................................................8

Remote Control

Basic Operation ..............................................................................................10

Radio Operation .............................................................................................11

CD Operation ........................................................................................... 11-12

MP3/WMA Operation (CD)

USB Operation ...............................................................................................14

AUX IN, RCA, & Subwoofer Control ..........................................................15

Maintenance ...................................................................................................15

Simple Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................16

Specifications .................................................................................................17

Warranty .........................................................................................................18

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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

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.

Label on the disc Recorded material

Care of Discs

• Handle the disc by its edge to keep
the disc clean. Do not touch the
disc’s surface.

Size of disc

Audio only

• 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.

• Do not use CDs with labels or stick­ers attached. The label may leave
a sticky residue when it begins to
peel.

12 cm

• Do not use a CD with paste or ink
residue on it.

• Clean the discs with an optional
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the center out.

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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.

• 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.

• Be sure to connect the negative (-) speaker leads to the negative (-) speaker
terminal. Never connect negative (-) speaker leads to chassis ground.

•

The unit is only designed for use with 4 speakers. Do not combine output for use

with 2 speakers. Do not ground negative speaker leads to the chassis ground.

•

Make sure all the connections are completely correct before turning on your unit.

• When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of the same amperage
as shown on the fuse holder.

• Do not block vents or heater panels. Blocking them will cause heat to build
up inside and may result in fire.

• After completing the installation and before operating the unit, reconnect the
battery. Then press the (RES) button with a pointed object, such as a ball­point pen to set the unit to its initial status.

Parts

2 Keys
2 Hex Nuts
2 Lock Washers
1 Sheet Metal Screw
1 Metal Support Strap
1 Flat Washer
1 Mounting Bolt
1 Faceplate Case
1 RCA to 1/8" Stereo Plug

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GIVE US A CALL, WE'LL HELP YOU INSTALL.

1-800-445-1797

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.

Call number above for assistance,

or visit us on the WEB

www.vr-3.com

For Information and Technical Assistance,

Call Toll-Free in U.S.A. and Canada.

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 compo
nents 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. Contact the vehicle's
manufacturer for vehicle specific instructions, or consider having the VRCD400-USB
professionally installed.

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IMPORTANT:

Remove the two transport screws from the top of the unit before installing.

1. Remove the Old Unit from the Dashboard

1. Remove the outer trim frame.

DIN Front Mount

2. Mark Polarity of the Speaker Wires

Marking the polarity of the speaker
wires will make it easier to connect the
existing speakers to the VRCD400-USB.
Consult wiring diagram of existing head
unit before disconnecting any wires. If a
wiring diagram is not available contact
the manufacturer.

1.

While the old unit is playing, discon-

nect the wires from one speaker.

2. Take a length of masking tape and
fold it around the wire so it forms a
flag.

3. On the masking tape mark the polar-

2. Insert the keys supplied with the old unit
into both sides of the unit as shown in fig
ure below until they click. Pull to remove
the old unit from the dashboard.

DO NOT DISCONNECT WIRES AT THIS TIME!

ity of the speaker wires (+ & - ), as
well as left or right, and front or rear.

4. Double check that you marked the
first speaker correctly by checking
that the speaker wires are the same at
the head unit.

5. Repeat this procedure for all of the
speakers.

6. Mark the power, ground, and any
other wires also

NOTE:

.

If you are not pos­itive of the polarity of the exist­ing wires from the speakers to
the head unit, install new wires.

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GIVE US A CALL, WE'LL HELP YOU INSTALL.

1-800-445-1797

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.

Call number above for assistance,

or visit us on the WEB

www.vr-3.com

For Information and Technical Assistance,

Call Toll-Free in U.S.A. and Canada.

Installation

WARNING!
Disconnect negative battery terminal from battery before starting instal-
lation. Consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual for proper instructions.

NOTE:

Mark the polarity of the existing speaker wires before disconnecting battery.

NOTE: Remove the two transport screws from the top of the unit before installing.

DIN Front Mount

1. After removing the old
radio and mounting sleeve,
insert supplied mount
ing sleeve into opening.

3. Attach wires from the
VRCD400-USB to exist­ing wires. See wiring connec
tions diagram. Insert radio into
dashboard. Then apply the
trim frame to outside of radio.

2. Bend the tabs on the mount­ing sleeve to keep the mount-

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ing sleeve firmly in place.

4. Support radio using sup­plied rear mounting bolt
and steel bar. See parts list.