Roadmaster VRFM8R, VRFM8 User Manual

Dear Customer, CONGRATULATIONS. The VRFM8R FM Modulator with built-in MP3/WMA player and Remote Control , when used

as described, will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV or minivan. 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 contains a damaged or missing

your VRFM8R FM Modulator with built-in MP3/WMA player

item, does not perform as specified, requires warranty service

and Remote Control

or you have an installation problem, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

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1. Red LED

The small round LED indicates that the unit has power. When playing files stored on USB flash drive, the Red LED will flash to indicate when an file is

with Digital Rights Management. (DRM)

playing.

2. Broadcasting Frequency LED

The frequency that casting on will be

the VRFM8R is broad-

shown here. Press the channel frequency button to cycle through the 12 pre-set broadcasting frequencies.

VRFM8R remembers the last broadcast frequency.

3. Next Track & Volume Increase

(USB flash memory only) Press this button once to advance to the next track. Press and hold to increase the volume.

4. Channel Button

Press to change the frequency that the V R F M 8 R broadcasts on. V R F M 8 R remembers the last broadcast frequency.

5. Previous Track & Volume Decrease

(USB flash memory only

) Press this button once to return to the previous file played. Pressing and holding this button will decrease the volume.

6. Play/Pause/Shuffle

(USB flash memory only) Press this button once to start playing an MP3/WMA file stored on the USB flash drive. Press this button again to pause play. Pressing and holding this button will put the VRFM8R into shuffle mode. In shuffle mode, files will be played at random. The VRFM8R remembers the last song played.

10. USB Flash Memory Slot

Insert a USB flash drive that contains MP3/WMA files for playback.

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7. 2.5mm Stereo Input Jack

Use this jack to connect various audio devices to the V R F M 8 R via the head

phone jack of any MP3/WMA player, DVD player, or CD player.

8 . 12 Volt DC Adaptor End

Insert the 12 Volt DC Adaptor End into the vehicle’s 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket or 12 Volt power outlet to supply power to the unit.

9. Six Position Flexible Joint

Six positions make it easier to access the VRFM8R's memory slot and enables you to angle the LED for better viewing.

11. 3 Foot Audio Cable with 2.5mm and

3.5mm Plugs

Use this cable to connect various audio devices to the VRFM8R.

12. Spare 0.5 amp Fuse

The VRFM8R is not compatible

with Digital Rights Management.(DRM)

1. Start the vehicle’s engine without the VRFM8R in the cigarette lighter socket. Starting the engine with the VRFM8R pluged in may cause it damage. Then plug the 12 Volt adaptor end of the VRFM8R Modulator into the vehicle’s 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket or 12 Volt Power Outlet.

2. The Red Power LED will light up

CAUTION: Leaving the VRFM8R plugged into a power port or cigarette lighter socket may drain the battery.

To 12 Volt Cigaretter Lighter Socket

Power LED

12 Volt Power Outlet

Press to change the channel the VRFM8R is broadcasting on.

Press the Previous Track Button once to return to the previous file played.

Press to decrease the volume of the file being played.

Press to start playing a file when there is no file playing, or to restart a paused file.

Press the Next Track Button once to advance the to the next track.

Press to increase the volume of the the file being played.

indicating the unit has power and the LED for the radio frequency will show

Pre-Set LED

88.1, the first FM pre-set radio frequency.

1. What file system format should I use with my Flash memory drive? A. Either the FAT (File Allocation Table) or FAT32(File Allocation Table 32) file systems will

work. Most flash memory drives are formatted in FAT or FAT32. Although some may be formatted in NTFS and will not work. Refer to the information that came with your flash memory drive concerning “Changing formats”.

2. Will the VRFM8R read WAV files? A. No.

MP3 or WMA files ONLY! The VRFM8R is not compatible with Digital Rights Management.(DRM)

3. What if my audio files are not in MP3/WMA format? Several websites contain software for users of PCs and MACs to convert various audio files to MP3/WMA compatible files. The websites listed below are provided for informational purposes only and the inclusion herein shall not be considered as an endorsement or recommendation by Virtual Reality Sound Labs of these entities, products or service to which they link. Similarly, omissions of other websites offering similar products or services are not intended to indicate non-endorsement or disapproval of such sites.

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www.jumbo.com, www.freewarehome.com, www.panic.com, www.freewareweb.com

3. Insert a USB flash drive with MP3/WMA audio files, that do not have Digital Rights Management(DRM), with a bitrate of 128 Kb per second or less. Save the files on the disk in the root directory and not in folders.

4. Press the Channel Button to select one of the following 12 FM Presets that is not being used by any local radio stations.

VRFM8R remembers the last

broadcast frequency used.

88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9,

106.7, 106.9, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, 107.7, 107.9

Press the Play/Pause/Shuffle button to play the first MP3/WMA file on the flash drive. The Red LED will flash to indicate the MP3/WMA player is working. Press and hold the Play/Pause/Shuffle for 3 seconds to play files in shuffle mode. The red LED will flash faster than normal, and the files will be played at random when in shuffle mode.

6. Press the Next Track/Volume Up Button once to advance the to the next track. Press and hold this button to increase the volume of the file being played. Too high a volume will cause distortion. If you hear distortion, decrease the volume on the VRFM8R, then increase the radio’s volume.

7. Press the Previous Track/Volume Down Button once to return to the previous file played. Press and hold this button to decrease the volume of the the MP3/WMA file being played.

Changing The Fuse

Remove & Discard Bad Fuse

0.5 Amp Replacement Fuse (supplied)

USB Flash Memory Drive

Must be formatted as FAT or FAT32

Play/Pause/Shuffle Button

Next Track/Volume Up Button

Previous Track/Volume Down Button

Twist The Tip Of The Adaptor End To Remove The Fuse

Channel Button

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1. Remove the USB flash drive from the

VRFM8R before using with MP3/WMA, CD, or DVD player.

2. Plug the 12 Volt adaptor end of the VRFM8R Modulator into the vehicle’s 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket or 12 Volt Power Outlet.

3. The Red LED will light up indicating the unit has power, and the station pre-set LED will show the first pre-set 88.1.

4. Insert the 3.5mm plug of the supplied audio cable into the stereo headphone jack of an MP3/WMA, CD, or DVD player. Insert the

2.5mm plug of the cable into the 2.5mm stereo jack on the side of the VRFM8R.

5. Press the Channel Frequency Button to select one of the following 12 FM Presets that is not being broadcast on by any local radio stations.

88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 106.7, 106.9,

107.1, 107.3, 107.5, 107.7, 107.9

6. Tune your car stereo to the same FM frequency that the VRFM8R is broadcasting.

7. Press the Play Button on the player that you connected to the VRFM8R.

8. The

Music/Audio will transmit from VRFM8R

to the vehicle's stereo system.

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Supplied Audio Cable

Portable MP3 Player

To 12 Volt Outlet

Supplied Audio Cable

Portable CD Player

To 12 Volt Outlet

Supplied Audio Cable

Portable DVD Player

To 12 Volt Outlet

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4. Does the VRFM8R work with all flash memory drives? A. Yes, as long as files are in the root directory. VRFM8R will not read files in folders or

sub-directories.

5. Does the VRFM8R play songs randomly? A. Yes.

Pressing and holding the Play/Pause/Shuffle button will put the V R F M 8R into shuffle mode, the red power LED will flash faster when in shuffle mode. In shuffle mode, files will be played at random. The VRFM8R remembers the last song played.

6. Is there a limit to the size of flash memory drive I can use? A. No.

7. Will it help if I number my song files? A. No. The VRFM8R does not display or read numbers, song names, or artists. It starts

with the first file copied to the flash memory drive and reads them in the order they were copied. Even if you change the file names after they are copied to the flash memory drive, they will still be played in the order they were copied to the flash memory drive.

8. I hear a slight static noise on my radio, why? A. The VRFM8R is a very low power FM transmitter. Its transmit range is limited to under

20 feet under the best of conditions. Commercial radio stations on the same channel or adjacent channels will interfere with the VRFM8R signal. Using a different channel will alleviate this interference.

Why do I hear a “whining noise” that changes pitch when I step on the accelerator?

A. This noise is not coming from the VRFM8R. This is electrical noise generated inside the

vehicle’s alternator. It can be reduced by purchasing an “alternator noise filter kit” at a local discount auto parts store. The filter kit will have installation instructions. If this does not eliminate the noise call us toll-free at 1-800-445-1797 for help.

10.

I plug the VRFM8R in, but the Red LED does not light up, why?

A. Ensure that the socket has power and that the VRFM8R is fully inserted into the socket.

If the Red LED still does not light up, check the fuse as shown in “Changing the fuse”.

11. What should I do if the VRFM8R does not operate properly? A. First, read and follow the instructions in this manual. If all else fails, contact Technical

Service at www.vr3.com or call toll-free, 1-800-445-1797 for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modification to this device are not approved by the party responsible for compliance and will void the warranty and user’s authority to operate this device.

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