VRCD100M/RMCD100M
CD Player and AM/FM Stereo Receiver
with Auxilary Input jack
Precautions
This unit will only play the following discs.
Type of disc
CD
Label on the disc
Recorded material
Audio only
Size of disc
12 cm
• Do not attempt to modify the unit.
• Do not operate in extremely high or low tem-
peratures. The temperature inside the vehicle
should be between 32º F (0º C) and 100º F
(37º C) before turning on your unit.
• Modifying the unit will void the warranty.
• Stop the vehicle before carrying out any
operation that could interfere with your driv-
ing.
Care of Discs
• Do not use CDs with labels or stickers
attached. The label may leave a sticky resi-
due when it begins to peel.
• 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.
• 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 12 Volt DC negative ground operation system only. Before
installing the unit, make sure your vehicle is a 12 Volt DC negative ground system.
• Mark the polarity of the existing speaker wires before disconnecting the old unit.
• Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connec-
tions may cause the unit to malfunction or 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 ground cable, use diameter of 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more 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 2 speakers. Do not ground negative speaker
leads to the chassis ground.
• Do not open the top or bottom cover and do not install the unit in a place where it
is exposed to direct sunlight (including faceplate), high heat, humidity, moisture, or
dust.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment that contains sensitive electronic com-
ponents. 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 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 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. Please contact your dealer.
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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 VRCD100M/
RMCD100M professionally installed.
IMPORTANT: Remove the two transport screws from the top of the unit before installing.
1. Remove the Old Unit from the Dashboard
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 re-
move the old unit from the dashboard.
A. Remove the outer trim frame.
DIN Front Mount
DO NOT DISCONNECT WIRES AT THIS TIME!
2. Mark Polarity of the Speaker Wires
Marking
the
polarity
of
the
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.
speaker wires will make it easi-
er to connect the existing speak-
ers to the VRCD100M/RMCD100M.
Consult wiring diagram of existing head
unit before disconnecting any wires. If a
wiring diagram is not available contact
the manufacturer.
5. Repeat this procedure for all of the
speakers.
6. Mark the power, ground, and any
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.
other wires also.
3. On the masking tape mark the polar-
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Installation
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
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)
Fig. 1
Follow the diagram in Fig. 2 for in-
stalling the rear mounting strap to
the head unit. The rear mounting
strap will help keep the head unit
from moving around inside the dash-
board.
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5
25mm)
5. Screw
x
6. Strap
7. Plain washer
Fig. 2
Insert fingers into the groove in the front of frame to remove it.
Insert the keys supplied with the unit in the
grooves on both sides. The unit can be installed
or removed from the dashboard using these
keys.(Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
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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.
PARTS
2 Keys
1 Hex Nut
2 Lock Washers
1 Sheet Metal Screw
1 Metal Support Strap
2 Flat Washers
1 Mounting Bolt
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Installation
WIRING CONNECTIONS
Wiring Harness Socket
Antenna Receptacle
Antenna Cable & Plug
Wiring Harness & Plug
Black: Ground
Blue/White: Auto-Antenna
Yellow: Battery
5A
RCA Line Out
Red = Right
White = Left
Red: ACC Power
1A
Front Speaker Out (L)
White (+)
Grey (+)
Left Front
Right Front
Grey / Black (-)
White / Black (-)
Speaker Wiring Notes
Follow the above wiring diagram to install the head unit with new or existing
speakers.
• This unit is designed for use with two
•
Never bridge or combine the speaker
(2) speakers with an impedance be- wire outputs. When not using four speak-
tween 4 Ohms to 8 Ohms.
ers, use electrical tape to tape the ends
of the unused speaker outputs to pre-
vent a short circuit.
• An impedance load of less than 4
Ohms could damage the unit.
• Never ground the negative speaker
terminals to chassis ground.
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Location of the Controls
1
2
3
4
VOL+
SEL
CD PLAYER / AM/FM STEREO RECEIVER
VRCD100M / RMCD100M
21
20
19
5
6
7
VOL-
17 16
14 13 12 11
8
18
15
9
10
1. Reset
2. CD portal
3. LCD screen
4. Disc eject
11. Distance / Repeat button
12. Stereo/ Scan Button
13. Clock Tune Button
14. Line-in button
5. Station Up & Next Track / Fast
Forward
15. EQ Button
16. Mute
6. Band button
17. Power Button
7. Station Down & Previous Track /
Fast Reverse
8. Auxiliary Input Jack
9. Play/ Pause Button
10. Loudness / Random Play
18. Radio Tuning knob
19. Volume increase Button
20. Audio Mode select Button
21. Volume decease Button
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Basic Operation
1. Turning the Unit On / Off
4. Balance
Press the power button to turn the unit on, Press SEL Button until the display shows
press the POWER button again to turn the “BAL”, then use the VOL +/- Buttons to
unit off.
adjust the volume balance between the
left & right speakers.
2. Mode Selection
Press the BAND Button to select Radio 5. Loudness Control
Mode.
Press the LUD/RDM Button to emphasize
Press the Play / Pause Button to when the Bass output, the word “LOUD” on the
there is a CD in the unit to start playing display indicates that the loudness func-
the CD.
tion is on. Press again to cancel.
Press the AUX Button when there is an
audio source plugged into the Auxiliary 6. Mute
Input Jack.
Press the MUTE Button to turn the volume
off. Press this button again to turn the vol-
ume on again.
Sound Characteristics
7. Preset Equalizer Function
Use the SEL Button to access the units
sound characteristics. Each time you
press the SEL Button the unit advances to
the next adjustable sound characteristic.
Press the EQ Button to choose the EQ
mode between POP, CLASSIC, and ROCK.
POP, CLS, or ROC will show on the display
indicating which equalizer setting is in use.
VOL
BAS
TRE
BAL
8. Clock
The clock can be set anytime when the
power is on. Press and hold the CLK but-
ton, the time will blink on the display.
1. Press the |<< Button to adjust the hour.
2. Press the >>| Button to adjust the minute.
3. Press the CLK Button again or leave the
unit idle for new setting to effect. Press
the CLK Button anytime to view the time
clock display.
1. Volume
Press the SEL Button until the display
shows “VOL”. Use the VOL + / - Buttons to
adjust the Volume level. The Volume levels
are 0 - 63, the larger the VOL number, the
higher the Volume level.
2. Bass
Press the SEL Button until the display
shows “BAS”. Use the VOL + / - Buttons
to adjust the Bass level. When DSP is ON,
bass control is not available.
3. Treble
Press SEL Button until and the display
shows “TRE”. Use the VOL +/- Buttons to
adjust the Treble level. When DSP is ON,
Treble control is not available.
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Radio Operation
1. Choose A Radio Band
4. Intro
Press the BAND Button anytime to access Press the MO / INT Button to play the first
the radio function. The unit has one FM 10 seconds of each track. Press this but-
Band and one AM Band. Each press of ton again to when you find the track you
the Band Button will change the radio from wish to play.
one Band to the other.
5. Repeat
2. Radio Tuning
Press the LOC / RPT Button to repeat
In Radio Mode, turn the Radio Tuning the same track continuously. “RPT” will
Knob to adjust the radio frequency. Press appear on the display. Press this button
and hold the button, and the radio will go again to stop repeating.
through the stations until you release the
button.
6. Random
Press and hold the LUD / RDM Button to
play all the tracks in random order. “RDM”
will appear on the display. Press and hold
Press the MO / INT button to change the
this button again to stop random play.
3. Mono / Stereo
radio’s output from Mono to Stereo. This
function only works in Radio Mode.
Auxiliary Input
The Auxiliary Input Jack is on the right side
CD Operation
1. Insert/Eject CD
of the unit. Insert a 3.5mm stereo cable
into the Auxiliary Input Jack. Route the
Insert a disc into CD slot with label side
other end of the stereo cable to the head-
up. The disc will be automatically loaded
phone jack of any portable audio device
into the unit, even when it is off or at radio
such as a MP3 Player or DVD Player. Press
mode. The word “LOAD” will blink on the
the AUX button to choose the Auxilary
display and the CD will play automatically.
Input Jack. Connect any portable audio
Press the EJECT Button to eject the disc
device such as a DVD player or VCD player
from the slot. When the disc is ejected,
to the AUX IN cable. Use the volume con-
the unit will automatically switch to radio
trol to adjust volume.
mode.
2. Selecting Tracks
On the Head Unit, press the >>| Button
to advance CD to the next track. Track
RCA Output
numbers will be shown on the display. The RCA Line Out is on the back of the
Press the |<< Button to go to a previous unit. (Refer to Wiring Diagram) This output
track. Track numbers will be shown on the is for connecting amplifier, equalizer, or
display.
other audio componement that requires
a pre-amp out connection. (Red = Right,
White = Left)
3. Play/ Pause CD
Follow the manufacturers instructions for
the audio component that you are con-
necting.
Press the Button to pause the CD. Press
this button again to resume playback.
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Simple Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
CAUSE/SOLUTION
No Power
Check wiring connections.
Check and make sure the fuse is not blown.
Replace with the proper rating/size fuse.
Some errors occur in the LCD or
nothing functions when buttons
are pressed.
Press the RESET Button.
Unable to receive stations
Check and make sure the antenna is con-
nected properly.
Poor radio reception
Check and make sure the antenna is the
correct length. Make sure the antenna
is not broken. If the antenna is broken,
replace it. The antenna is poorly ground-
ed. Check and make sure the antenna is
grounded at mounting location.
CD’s cannot be loaded
Songs keep skipping
A CD is already loaded in the player. Eject
CD.
The CD is dirty or damaged.
File information shows in LCD but
will not play.
Your file may be corrupt.
If the fuse is bad, check the power connec-
tion and replace the fuse with a new one. If
the same problem occurs, this might indi-
cate a malfunction within the unit.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Unit
Do not use any liquids to clean this unit.
Do not use petroleum distillates to clean
this unit. Use a clean, dry cloth to clean
this unit.
Warning
When replacing a fuse, do not use a fuse
with a higher amperage rating than the
fuse originally supplied to your unit, other-
wise damage will result to your unit.
Replacing the Fuse
Make sure the amperage matches the
specified value when replacing the fuse(s).
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Specifications
GENERAL
Operating Power............................................................... 12 Volts DC, Negative Ground
Output Wiring....................................................... Designed for using two speakers only
RCA line out ........................................................................... low-level outputs - 250 MV
Output Impedance...................................................... Compatible 4 to 8 Ohm Speakers
Fuses............................................................................. 1 amp (Red) and 5 amp (Yellow)
Dimensions .............................................................. 178mm(W) x 150mm(D) x 50mm (H)
Weight ................................................................................................................3.163 Lb.
CD PLAYER
Signal / Noise Ratio ...............................................................................................>50 dB
Frequency Response............................................... 20-100 Hz < 5dB 10K-20KHz < 5dB
Channel Separation ................................................................................................>50dB
D / A Converter .......................................................................................................... 1 Bit
FM TUNER
Tuning Range ......................................................................................... 87.1 - 108.6 MHz
FM Sensitivity............................................................................................................ 10uV
AM TUNER
Tuning Range.......................................... ....................................................521 - 1739 KHz
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