REI VR-3000 User manual

AM/FM/DVD/CD/MP3 Receiver with USB/SD & Auxiliary Inputs
3 Built-in Microphone inputs for PA Announcements
Installation/Operation Manual
50W x 4 VR-3000

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Thank you for purchasing the VR-3000 AM/FM/DVD/CD/MP3/USB/SD Receiver
from REI. This product is designed and tested to withstand temperature and vibration
extremes. Please read the owner’s manual carefully before attempting to install.
If you have an installation question or need installation assistance, please call the:
SERVICE HOT LINE
1-877-726-4617 Toll Free USA & CANADA
1-402-339-2200
Your player will only play commercial DVDs with region code labels on them.
FEATURES:
Electronic AM/FM Stereo Tuner w/RBDS
Anti-skip DVD/CD Mechanism
Front-panel USB type-Ainput
Front-panel SD/SDHC CARD input
Plays MP3/WMA/AAC file formats
Independent front panel 3.5mm Audio Input jack
Independent rear RCAA/V AUX 2 input jacks w/ automatic trigger
Wireless Remote Control
Non-Volatile memory back-up
50W x 4 Output power
USA/EURO Radio Frequency bands
Radio Station Lock-Out
Green LED backlighting
Displays ID3 tag information
Composite Video Output via locking BNC connection
3 Microphone input jacks for PAannouncements
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6534 “L” Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68117
www.radioeng.com

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
(1) Power Button
(2) Volume/Select Knob
(3) Band/Enter Button
(4) Mode Button
(5) Reset Button
(6) Scan/Setup Button
(7) Preset Memory/ Menu Scroll Buttons
(8) EQ/Language Button
(9) Radio Station Tune/Seek, Track Control Buttons
(10) Front Auxiliary Input Jack
(11) SD Card Input slot
(12) Display Button
(13) Menu Button
(14) USB Input Slot
(15) Eject Button

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OPERATION
1) Power Button
Press the Power Button to turn ON or OFF the unit. Ared light means the unit is in
standby, a Blue light means the radio is on.
2) Volume/Select Knob
Rotate the knob left or right to change the volume level.
Press the knob to select one of the following functions:
VOL---BASS---TREB---BAL---FAD
Rotate the knob to adjust the desired setting.
3) Band/Enter Button
Press this button to change radio bands as follows:
FM1—FM2—FM3—AM1—AM2
Press this button to confirm changes in the SETUP menu
4) Mode Button
Press this button to select source mode (RADIO/DISC/USB/CARD/AUX1/AUX2)
*USB and SD card must be inserted to activate these modes
5) Reset Button
If there is a malfunction of the unit, pressing the RESET button will clear the system
6) Scan/Setup Button
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to auto program available stations into all the
preset memory buttons. This function will erase previous memorized stations and store
the newly searched stations. Once completed, the radio will scan for 5 seconds through
each of the preset stations of either the AM or FM band.
Press this button to automatically preview all radio stations in that band for 5 seconds
Setup Button
During video playback operation only, the Setup button can be pressed to access the
radio’s SETUP MENU. Doing so will PAUSE the source material until the user
exits.
**The SETUP options can only be seen with a monitor connected to the
composite video output. The radio will display PAUSE, continue to press SETUP
to exit this menu.
7) Preset Memory, Scroll, Recall Buttons
Press these buttons momentarily to select the preset stations.
Press and holding a button will preset the current station to the button being pressed.
While in video SETUP, use these buttons to scroll through
available options. Press or BAND/ENTER to confirm the desired selection.
The Button selects the desired file format for playback ie. MUSIC, PHOTO, or
MOVIE when multiple formats are available on the source media(CD/DVD/USB/SD).

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Press this button to PAUSE/PLAY the media (CD/DVD/SD/USB)
Press and hold this button to select INTRO ON/OFF on CD playback
Press and hold this button to change REPEAT from Track, Folder, All
Press and hold this button to turn RANDOM ON/OFF
8) EQ/Language Button
Press this button to apply preset sound effects to the units audio output signal. Pressing
this button selects EQ POP, EQ CLASS, EQ ROCK, & EQ CUST. When any of the
sound modes other than EQ CUST is selected, the BASS & TREBLE controls are
disabled on the volume select knob.
Language Button
Press and hold this button during DVD playback to select one of the optional subtitle
languages available on multi-language DVD discs.
9) TUNE / SEEK /TRACK Buttons
Under Radio mode, press the desired button to manually tune a station moving upward
or downward. Press and hold button momentarily and the radio will automatically seek
or down to the next available radio station. Press and hold button for 2 seconds and the
radio continuously tunes up or down until the button is released.
When playing digital media, use these buttons to track UP/DOWN to the desired
chapter to playback.
10) Auxiliary Input Jacks
The unit is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm auxiliary audio input so you can
connect your external portable audio player or portable satellite radio receiver. Press
Mode to displayAUX 1 for operation.
The radio is also equipped with a second Rear AUX 2 Audio/Video RCA input for
connecting a secondaryA/V device. Press Mode for AUX 2 for operation. When
video is connected and the player is in AUX 2 mode, the video will output through the
main VIDEO OUT BNC connection.
When connected to GROUND, the Brown AUX 2 trigger wire on the rear of the
radio will automatically power the VR-3000 and switch the source to AUX 2. When
the ground is removed, the Radio will return to its previous state.
*It may be necessary to adjust the volume level on the auxiliary devise to achieve the
optimal volume level.

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11) SD Card Input
Insert the SD card and the radio will automatically switch to the CARD input and
begin playback.
12) DIS Button
Press this button to change between Time and Mode Information display.
Setting the Time:
Press this button momentarily to display the time. Next, press and hold this 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 Volume/Select
Knob to adjust the minute. Press Volume/Select to save the desired time.
13) Menu Button
Press this button to go to the main menu of the DVD disc. This button also serves as
Root DIR access for available digital files on the source media being played.
14) USB Input
Insert a USB drive and the radio will automatically switch to USB input and begin
playback.
**Note: The unit's USB port does not support the Apple iPod or iPhone.
15) Eject Button
Press this button to eject the CD/DVD
RADIO SYSTEM MENU
Press and hold the VOL/SEL button for 2 seconds. LCD will display MENU, make
the desired selection below:
To change display SCROLL OPTIONS, rotate VOL/SEL, then press to choose:
•Scroll OFF - RDS text will not display automatically, must press the DISP
key to view.
•Scroll ONCE - RDS text will display automatically but is limited to one time.
It will update automatically when new information is received.
•Scroll ON - RDS text will display automatically and continuously.
To enable the RDS option, rotate VOL/SEL, then press to choose:
•RDS ON
•RDS OFF
This is the firmware version present on the radio.
•VER 001
To save and exit MENU mode, press and hold the VOL/SEL button.
Note: Menu will exit automatically after 5 continuous seconds without saving any
selections.

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RADIO STATION LOCK-OUT
Radio station Lock-Out gives Fleet managers the ability to restrict AM/FM
playback. To enable operation, set acceptable stations into all the AM & FM
presets. If only one station is allowed, preset that same station into all presets of
either the FM or AM band. Once the stations are set, Press and hold both the
VOL/SEL (2) and BAND (3) buttons for 3 seconds. The display will scroll
“ENTER CODE”, at which time the user can enter a personal 4 digit code using
presets 1-6. Once entered, the display will show “LOCKED” giving the user
confirmation. The user will have access to only the AM & FM stations found in
presets 1-6. If the user attempts to change the station using the SEEK/TUNE
buttons, the display will scroll “ENTER CODE”. Entering the wrong code will
scroll “ERR CODE”. Once the user enters the correct code, the display will
show “UNLOCKED” and restore the radio to normal operation.
PA OPERATION
The VR-3000 has three PA Microphone inputs, 2 Dynamic & 1 Carbon
microphone input. All microphones have priority over all other audio modes and
MUTE the source audio being played when keyed. When the PA is triggered, the
front display will show MIC 1, MIC 2 or MIC, until the trigger is un-keyed.
Once released, it will return to the previous source mode at the previous volume
level.
The Dynamic MIC 1 input is the Primary, and the other input MIC 2 is the
Secondary. When the two are keyed simultaneously, the MIC 1 microphone will
always have priority over the MIC 2.
All PA inputs operate regardless of radio power status, as long as both ACC and
Battery power is applied to the radio. The volume levels of MIC 1 & MIC 2 can
be independently adjusted from the radio’s main Volume/Select knob on the front
of theradio. Once released, their final volume levels are stored into memory as
default for the next time they are keyed. The volume levels of MIC 1 & MIC 2
can only be adjusted when they are keyed. The volume of the Carbon microphone
MIC is only adjustable on the microphone itself and therefore its level is not saved.
A rear view of the radio’s PA pin connections are shown below:

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REMOTE CONTROL
*Requires 2AA Batteries (included)
(1) Power Button
(2) Language Button
(3) Menu Button
(4) Volume Up/Down Buttons
(5) Enter/Play/Pause Button
(6) Scroll Buttons
(7) Setup Button
(8) Mode Button
(9) Playback Buttons
(10) Zoom Button
NOTE:
For easy viewing at night, the backlighting will always be on when ACC +12V
switched power is applied. Backlighting will only shut off when the switched ACC
+12V power is removed.

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SETUP OPERATION
Setup operation requires the user be in either DVD/CD/USB or SD CARD mode to
operate. When in on of these source modes, press SETUP to activate the on-screen
display. Press SETUP again to go BACK and/or EXIT at any time. Changes made in
the SETUP menu will not return to default by pressing the RESET button on the front
of the radio. To reset these changes, see the DEFAULT option in the SETUP menu.
SYSTEM OPTIONS:
NTSC/PAL/AUTO:
This option allows the user to choose a composite output signal to either NTSC or
PAL depending on the video monitor used. The AUTO option will output the signal
according to the current DVD title. Scroll to highlight the desired selection as shown
on theright. Press the BAND/ENTER button to confirm selection.
ANY KEY POWER ON:
This option gives the user a choice between having any of the front panel buttons turn
the radio on, or only the power button. Having the selection at ON means any button
will power up the radio, having it set to OFF means only the power button can turn the
radio on. Press the BAND/ENTER button to confirm selection.

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RADIO:
The RADIO option allows the user choices between either EURO MODE or USA
MODE. These modes will change the frequency steps of the FM/AM tuner in the
radio. Press the BAND/ENTER button to confirm selection.
MUSIC VIDEO:
The MUSIC VIDEO option gives the user the option to output a composite video
image during digital music playback. When ON is selected, the file information is
displayed on the VIDEO OUT signal. When OFF is selected, the VIDEO OUT is not
active. Press the BAND/ENTER button to confirm selection.
Below is CD IMAGE when set to ON Below is MP3/WMA image when set to ON

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DEFAULT:
The DEFAULT option allows the user the option to return all SETUP settings to their
default conditions including language options. Press the BAND/ENTER button to
confirm selection.
DISC OPTIONS
OSD LANG:
The OSD LANG option allows the user to change the default On-Screen Display
(OSD) language displayed on the SETUP menu from ENGLISH to PORTUGUESE.
Press the BAND/ENTER button to confirm selection.

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AUDIO LANG:
The AUDIO LANG option allows the user to change the default audio soundtrack on a
DVD disc. The disc must support the language type. Due to different DVD
encodings, this feature may not work on all Disc’s, and the user may be required to
access this feature from the DVD’s main menu. Press the BAND/ENTER button to
confirm selection.
SUBTITLE LANG:
The SUBTITLE LANG option allows the user to change the default Subtitle Language
displayed on the bottom of the screen for DVD discs. The disc must support the
language type selected. Due to different DVD encodings, this feature may not work
on all discs. If playing DIVX encoded media, select DIVX SUBTITLE LANG to
change the subtitle language. Press the BAND/ENTER button to confirm selection.

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AUTOPLAY:
The AUTOPLAY option enables AUTO PLAY of most the DVD discs. When set
to ON the disc will immediately begin playback when inserted, allowing the user to
skip the MENU and previews section. When set to OFF the user must navigate to
the disc MENU to playback the disc.
VIDEO OPTIONS
ADJUST:
The VIDEO options give the user control of the Video Output settings. To change,
scroll to select ADJUST and press the BAND/ENTER button. Once selected, the
user can scroll to choose the desired screen option to modify. Press the
BAND/ENTER button to select the option; then scroll to choose the desired setting
from 0 to 100. Press the BAND/ENTER button to confirm.

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BRIGHTNESS 0-100 CONTRAST 0-100
HUE 0-100 SATURATION 0-100
SHARPNESS 0-100

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TV RATIO:
To select the appropriate aspect ratio of the connected monitors, select TV RATIO and
press the BAND/ENTER button. Once selected, the user can scroll to choose either;
4:3 PAN & SCAN, 4:3 LETTERBOX, or 16:9 WIDE-SCREEN. Press the
BAND/ENTER button to select the option.
TV RATIO SELECT TVASPECT RATIO
*The ZOOM button found on the remote control will also allow the user to adjust
the picture during DVD playback to ZOOM in by 2X, 3X, 4X, 1/2, 1/3, ¼, or OFF

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RADIO CONNECTIONS
Follow this easy wiring diagram when installing.Be sure to disconnect the
batteries negative terminal before beginning.

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AUDIO FILE REQUIREMENTS (.MP3/.WMAusing ISO9660 formatting)
•The MP3 files with a sampling rate of 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz. And a bitrates
between 32 to 320 kbps. (44.1khz/128kbps or higher is recommended)
•The WMA file with a sampling rate of 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz. And a bitrates
between 62 to 192 kbps. (44.1khz/128kbps is recommended)
MPEG-4 FILE REQUIREMENTS (.MP4)
•Profile: MPEG-4 Simple profile
•Bitrate: Max. 7 Mbps on USB FS, 10 Mbps on DVD, 7 Mbps on CD
•Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
•Image size: Max. 800 *480 pixels
•Audio: Maximum bitrate 320 kbps (AAC-LC)
•File extension: .mp4
•Max File size limit is 2G Fat16
DivX® FILE REQUIREMENTS (.AVI)
•Files encoded with Xvid or divX Profiles, using bitrates of 4854kbps or less, and
a resolution of 30fps from 32*32 to 800*480
MPEG-1/MPEG-2 BITRATES (.MPG)
•MPEG1: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/32 kHz
•MPEG2: 22.05 kHz/24 kHz/16 kHz
•MPEG2.5: 11.025 kHz/12 kHz/8 kHz
NOTE:
Individual file size limit is 2G in accordance with Fat16/32 file restrictions.
REQUIRED RADIO DIMENSIONS
Verify the radio will fit by following the suggested dimensions below.

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RADIO INSTALLATION
1. Verify lock Clips on the DIN collar are pressed inward. Place the collar into
the dash opening. Bend the tabs outward as shown on the drawing below to secure
into place in the Dash Opening.
2. Route all cable through the DIN collar and make all the necessary rear
connections with the radio. Verify clearance; then gently insert the radio into the DIN
Collar until both sides are locked. Install Trim Ring if not already installed. Secure
rear mounting stud for additional support.
RADIO REMOVAL
3. To remove the radio, disconnect the rear support if installed. Carefully release
the front Trim Ring lock tabs at the top and bottom of the nosepiece. Then insert the
two release keys on both sides of the nosepiece and pull the radio out.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Measure
Power light does not turn on No power to yellow wire; no power to red
wire; blown fuse
Check for ACC/BATTERYvoltage with
Multi-meter, check fuse; press RESET
button.
Speakers have no sound Speakers not connected; speakers
connected with bad splices; Speakers
shorted to ground; totalspeakers load not
within 4-8Ω/ch
Connect speakers to harness; check all
spliced wires; verify speakers not
shorted to chassis; verify total speaker
impedance.
No Video Out on monitors Video output BNC cable not connected;
Video monitors don’t have power; Video
signal not the right format; Video Trigger
set to OFF
Re-connect Video out cable; confirm
Monitors have power; Press SETUP and
change the System option to NTSC or
PAL; change VIDEO TRIGGER to ON
in SETUP menu
Public Address can NOT be heard over
speakers
Microphone volume level is “0”;
microphone is plugged into the wrong
input; wrong microphone type is used
Turn the volume up when the LCD
display’s MIC 1 or MIC 2; Check that
the correct microphone type is
connected
DVD stops after loading or Digital
Media says “Unsupported Video”
Media is an unsupported file type or DVD
is not a region 1 Coded Disk.
Encode media with a supported file
type; make sure disc has been finalized;
use different software
DVD requires a PASSWORD for
playback
Disc is not authored to skip trailers and the
start menu automatically
Enterthe SETUPmenu and scroll to the
DISC menu. Turn the AUTOPLAY to
OFF.
LCD Display says MIC /MIC 1/ or
MIC 2 and front controls are locked
PA system is triggered Remove microphone connections and
verify correct pinning; replace
microphone
SPECIFICATIONS:
General Specifications
Operating Voltage (10.0 –15.6V allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Standby Current Consumption less than 20mA
POWER OUTPUT
Continuous Output (4Ω, 20 to 20,000 Hz at 1% THD) 4 x 22 Watts
Maximum Power Output 4 x 50 Watts
Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms

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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
AM RADIO
Frequency range USA 530kHz – 1710kHz (10 kHz step)
EURO 522kHz – 1620kHz (9 kHz step)
Usable Sensitivity 27 dB/uV (25uV, S/N 20dB)
CD/DVD PLAYER
Signal/Noise Ratio (1kHz) 75dB
Frequency Response (+/- 1dB) 5 – 20,000Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz) less than 0.20% (1Khz)
Number of Channels 2 (stereo)
MP3 decoding format MPEG-1 & 2 Audio layer 3
WMA decoding format Ver. 7, 7.1,8,9,10,11 (2ch audio)
(Windows Media Player)
AAC decoding format MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes encoded only)
(.m4a) (ver 8.0 and earlier)
DivX decoding format Home theater Ver. 3,4,5.2,6 (.avi, dixv)
Usable Discs: DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW/DL,
Video CD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, CD-Audio,
MPG, CD-MP3, DVD-MP3 WMA, JPEG
USB INTERFACE
USB Standard USB1.1/2.0 (Full Speed)
Maximum Supply Current 500mA
File System Fat16/32
Decoding Format same as DVD
SD CARD INTERFACE
Frequency Response (+/- 1dB) 10 – 20,000Hz