Roadmaster VRVD630 User Manual

VRVD630

In-Dash AM/FM Stereo with

Built-in 3” LCD monitor

DVD/CD/VCD/DIVX/MPEG4/MP3/WMA/CD-R/CD-RW Player

with USB, SD Card and Video/Audio Auxiliary Input

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Welcome!

Dear Customer,
CONGRATULATIONS. The VRVD630 Multi-Media Headunit with AM/FM
Stereo Receiver, DVD, VCD, CD, and MP3 Player, Auxiliary Input Jack, SD
Card & USB Memory capability and Detachable Faceplate, 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 VRVD630 Multi-Media Headunit with AM/FM Stereo
Receiver, DVD, VCD, CD, and MP3 Player, Auxiliary Input Jack, SD Card &
USB Memory capability and Detachable Faceplate contains a damaged or
missing item, does not perform as specified, requires warranty service, or
you have an installation problem,

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 customerservice@vr-

3.com 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.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE

Contents

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 4

Disc & Memory Types ..................................................................................... 5

Care of Discs................................................................................................... 6

Before You Install ............................................................................................ 6

Remove Old Head Unit ................................................................................... 7

Mark Polarity of Speaker Wires ...................................................................... 7

Installation (DIN Front Mount) ......................................................................... 8

Installation (Vehicle’s Brackets) ...................................................................... 9

Wiring Connections........................................................................................10

Location of Controls....................................................................................... 11

Remote Control .........................................................................................12-13

Basic Operation ........................................................................................14-15

Radio Operation .............................................................................................15

DVD/VCD Operation..................................................................................16-18

ID3 Tags..........................................................................................................18

USB/SD Card Operations ..............................................................................19

System Setup ........................................................................................... 20-22

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................. 23-24

:WLJPÄJH[PVUZ........................................................................................... 25-26

Warranty .........................................................................................................27

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PRECAUTIONS

Driving a vehicle while viewing a video on this head unit
may violate motor vehicle laws, and may result in seri­ous injury, property damage, or death!

Please read these important pre­cautions BEFORE attempting to
install this unit.

• Disconnect the vehicle’s negative bat­tery terminal before starting installation.
Consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual for
proper instruction.

•

The unit is designed for a 12 Volt DC nega-

tive 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 head
unit.

• Be sure to connect the color coded
leads according to the wiring diagram.
Incorrect connections may damage the
unit or cause the unit to malfunction or
cause damage the vehicle's electrical
system.

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

• When extending the ignition, memory
backup or the ground cable, use 0.75mm
diameter (AWG18) or heavier automotive
grade cable to avoid wire deterioration or
damage to the wire coating.

• To prevent short circuit, never put or
leave any metallic object inside the unit.
If you smell or see smoke, turn off the
power immediately and consult your
dealer.

• Insert the unit until it is firmly locked
into mounting sleeve, otherwise it may
fall out.

• Be careful not to drop or shock the unit,
it may break or crack because it contains
glass parts.

• The unit is only designed for use with
4 speakers. Do not combine speaker
output wires for use with 2 speakers. Do
not ground negative speaker leads to the
chassis ground.

•

Do not open the top or bottom cover.
Modifying the unit will void the warranty
and

may damage the unit or cause the
unit to malfunction or cause damage the
vehicle's electrical system.

• Parking in direct sunlight for several hours
will cause higher temperatures inside the
vehicle.
low temperatures. The temperature inside the
vehicle should be between 32º F (0º C) and
100º F (37º C) before turning on your unit.
Cool down the vehicle before operating
the unit

• The faceplate is a precision piece of
equipment that contains sensitive elec­tronic components. Do not subject it to
excessive shock.

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

• Do not block this unit’s vents or heater
panels. Blocking them will cause exces­sive heat to build up inside the unit and
may result in fire.

• After completing the installation and
before operating the unit, reconnect the
battery according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Then press the reset (RES)
button with a pointed object, such as a
ball-point pen to set the unit to its initial
status.

• Do not touch the terminals of the face­plate or of the unit.

• If you have difficulty installing this unit in
your vehicle contact customerservice@
vr-3.com or Call 1-800-445-1797

Do not operate in extremely high or

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Disc & Memory Types

The following table contains information on the different functions performed, and the
different types of media used by this unit.

Disc Type Icon Content Size Playtime

DVD Audio/Video 12cm About 2 - 4.5 Hours

VCD Audio/Video 12cm About 74 minutes

CD Audio 12cm About 74 minutes

MP3 Audio 12cm About 600 minutes

MPEG4
DIVX

Audio/Video

Memory Type Icon Content Size Playtime

USB Flash Memory Audio/Video

SD Card Audio/Video

MMC Audio/Video

Care of Discs

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

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

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

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

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Before You Install

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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. Contact the vehicle's
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IMPORTANT:

Remove the two transport screws from the top of the

unit before installing.

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• Use only the parts included with unit to ensure proper installa­tion. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.

• Consult with your vehicle’s nearest dealership if installation re-

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• Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s way and can­not injure the passenger if there is a sudden stop, like an emergen­cy stop.

• The laser will be damaged if it overheats, so don’t install the unit
anywhere hot--for instance, near a heater outlet.

• If installation angle exceeds 30 from horizontal, the unit might not
give its optimum performance.

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Installation

1. Remove the Old Unit from the Dashboard

A. Remove the outer trim frame.

DIN Front Mount

B. Insert the keys supplied with the old unit

into both sides of the unit as shown in
figure below until they click. Pull to re­move the old unit from the dashboard.

DO NOT DISCONNECT WIRES AT THIS TIME!

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 VRVD630.
Consult the wiring diagram of the exist­ing head unit before disconnecting any
wires. If a wiring diagram is not available
contact the head unit’s 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 polar­ity 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

.

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Installation

DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)

IMPORTANT!

BEFORE THE FINAL INSTALLATION OF THE HEAD UNIT, CONNECT THE WIRING

TEMPORARILY, MAKING SURE THE UNIT AND THE SYSTEM WORK PROPERLY.

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of frame to remove it.
Insert the keys supplied with the old unit
into the grooves on both sides of the old
unit. The unit can be installed or removed
from the dashboard using these keys.
(Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

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. 2)

Fig. 2

Follow the diagram in Fig. 3
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. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Spring washer

4. Screw (5 x 25mm)

5. Screw

6. Strap

7. Plain washer

Fig. 3

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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

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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

PARTS

Check All Included Parts

Open the VRVD630 box and remove all parts, then check all parts and compare them to
the parts list in the user manual. For replacement parts contact VR3 Customer Service at
[e-mail] or call 1-800-445-1797.

2 Keys
1 Mounting Sleeve
1 Sheet Metal Screw
1 Metal Support Strap
1 Mounting Bolt
1 Faceplate Case
1 1/8" Audio/Video Cable
1 Remote Control

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Wiring Connections

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VRVD630

Subwoofer Out
Reverse Video In
Rear Monitor Out

Right

Rear

RCA Line Out

Front

Left
Right

Left

IGNITION

MEMORY

Connect YELLOW to battery or live + 12 Volts of power

Negative Ground -

12 Volt Negative -

FUSE

RED (+)

YELLOW (+)

BLACK (-)

Front Left

Rear Left

WHITE +

WHITE/BLACK -

GREEN +

GREEN/BLACK -

ORANGE (+)

BROWN (-)

BLUE (+)

GRAY +

GRAY/BLACK -

VIOLET +

VIOLET/BLACK -

REVERSE LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

POWER ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER

Front Right

Rear Right

• Before starting the installation, disconnect the negative battery cable
from the batter y’s negative terminal.
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Anten

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