Soundstream VIR-3600 User manual

VIR-3600/ VIR-3600T
In-Dash 3.6” Monitor
Touch Sensor
DVD/CD/MP3/MP4
MW/FM Radio
Built-in TV tuner
Owner’s Manual
Take the time to read through this owner’s manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
Performance from your new DVD-receiver.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................1
Important Safeguards.................................................................................................................2
Accessories .......................................................................................................................3
Installation/Un-Installation ..............................................................................................................4
Wiring Connections.......................................................................................................................5
Detachable Control Panel ........................................................................................................6
Panel Controls……………..........................................................................................................7
IR Remote Controls ........................................................................................................................8
General Operations....................................................................................................................9
Digital Tuner...................................................................................................................................12
Memory Card/ USB Operations.................................................................................................. 12
Disc operations.................................................................................. ...........................................15
MP3 overview.............................................................................. ............................................18
TV OPERATIONS.......................................................................... ............................................19
Compatible Files ............................................................................................................................ 20
SETUP Menu ......................................................................................................................20
Other Functions..................................................................................... ..........................................22
Anti-theft system.................................................................................... ........................................22
Note on Discs................................................................................ .............................................23
Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................................................................................24
Specification.............................................................................................................................25

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Important Safeguards
zUsing the device at temperature below -10 may cause the breakage of the device. BEFORE℃
USING PLEASE HEAT UP THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TO THE RECOMMENDED
TEMPERATURE!
zRead carefully through this manual to familiarize yourself with this high-quality sound system.
zDisconnect the vehicle's negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the unit.
zWhen replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an identical amperage rating. Using a fuse with
a higher amperage rating may cause serious damage to the unit.
zDO NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beams from the optical pickup are dangerous to
the eyes.
zMake sure that pins or other foreign objects do not get inside the unit; they may cause
malfunctions, or create safety hazards such as electrical shock or laser beam exposure.
zIf you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the
car becomes normal before operating the unit.
zDO NOT open covers and do not repair yourself. Consult the dealer or an experienced
technician for help.
zMake sure you disconnect the power supply and aerial if you will not use the system for a long
period or during a thunderstorm.
zMake sure you disconnect the power supply if the system appears to be working incorrectly,（e. g,
making unusual sounds, smelling strange, emitting smokes from inside or liquid having gotten
inside it）Have a qualified technician check the system.
zThe unit is designed for negative terminal of the battery, which is connected to the vehicle metal.
Please confirm it before installation.
zDo not allow the speaker wires to be shorted together when the unit is switched on. Otherwise it
may overload or burn out the power amplifier.
zDo not install the detachable panel before connecting the wire.
zDon't remove the detachable panel when encoding.

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Accessories
Package contains the following accessories for installation and operation of the unit.
(1) Washer, Spring
Washer, M5 Nut 1 each
(2) Mounting Strap 1
(3) Screw 1
(4) Bolt 4
(5) Mounting Collar 1
(6) Release Key 2
(7) Rubber Cushion 1
AV in Cable Panel Carrying Case
Owner’s Manual Remote Controller

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Installation/Un-Installation
First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for correctness.
Installation
This unit can be installed in any dashboard having an opening as shown on the picture. The
dashboard should be 4.75 – 5.56 mm thick in order to be able to support the unit.
1. Insert mounting collar into the dashboard, and bend the mounting tabs out with a screwdriver.
Make sure that lock lever（※）is flush with the mounting collar (not projecting outward).
2. Secure the rear of the unit.
After fixing mounting bolt and power connector, fix the rear of the unit to the car body by rubber
cushion.
3. Insert trim plate.
When you prepare to insert trim plate, please check its direction. Once it was up side down, it
cannot be fixed.
Un-installation
Remove Trim Ring and insert Release Keys into left and right side-end holes as shown in below
picture and pull the unit out of the dashboard.
Lock lever（※）

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Wiring Connections
Make sure you have good chassis ground. A good ground connection will eliminate most electrical
noise problems. A good
chassis ground requires a
tight connection to the
vehicle’s metal chassis.
The area around the
ground connection should
be clean, bare metal
without rust, paint, plastic,
dust, or dirt for a good
electrical connection.
**TV antenna is for
VIR-3600T only.
Caution: Do not
interchange the connection
of the wiring!!!
For some car models you
may need to modify wiring
of the supplied power cord.
Contact your authorized
car dealer before installing
this unit.
Using the ISO Connector
1. If your car is equipped with the ISO connector, then connect the ISO connectors as illustrated.
2. For connections without the ISO connectors, check the wiring in the vehicle carefully before
connecting, incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit.
3. Cut the connector, connect the colored leads of the power cord to the car battery as shown in the
color code table below for speaker and power cable connections.
Location Function
Connector A Connector B
1 Rear Right(+)---Purple
2 Rear Right(-)---Purple/Black Stripe
3 Front Right(+)---Grey
4 Battery 12V
(+)/yellow Front Right(-)---Grey/Black Stripe
5 Auto Antenna/blue Front Left(+)---White
6 Front Left((-)---White/Black Stripe
7 ACC+/red Rear Left(+)---Green
8 Ground/black Rear Left(-)---Green/Black Stripe

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Detachable Control Panel
Detaching the control panel
zTurn the Power off.
zPress OPEN button release the panel.
zPull the panel out.
Attaching the control panel
zInsert the left side of the control panel into the main unit.
zPress the control panel right side until the “click” sound is heard.
Caution:
DO NOT insert the control panel from the right side. It can damage the control panel.
The control panel can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case
and be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
The rear connector that connects the main unit and the control panel is an extremely important part.
Be careful not to damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
If the control panel is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft, dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked in
isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the control panel.

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Panel Controls
Front panel
1. AUX IN 2. POWER/ MUTE 3. IR sensor 4. AS/PS 5. SEL
6. VOL + 7. PLAY/PAUSE 8. MENU 9. TFT display 10. OPEN
11. MODE 12. PREVIOUS 13. VOL 14. OK 15. NEXT
16. BAND 17. USB
18. Memory Card slot
19. EJECT button
20. Disc slot
21. RESET
22. Flashing LED

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IR Remote Control
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Remote Control comes with a CR-2025 Lithium Battery included.
1. Remove the Battery Holder from the back of the Remote Control.
2. Insert a CR-2025 Lithium battery with the positive (+) mark upward. Insert the Battery Holder into
the back of the Remote Control.
Warning: Store the battery where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
+3V
(CR 2025)
1. MODE
2. POWER
3. BND/RDM
4. ENTER
5. Cursor / / /
6. STEREO/MONO
7. LOC/ PROG
8. P.SCN/RPT
9. SEEK-/
10. LOUD
11. OSD
12. STOP/ PBC
13. Digit 0-9
14.
15. MUTE
16. MENU
17. SUB-T
18. SETUP
19. ANGLE
20. INT
21. VOL+
22. A-B/ZOOM
23. SEL
24. SEEK+/ 
25. VOL-
26. AUDIO/ GOTO

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Do not re-charge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose it in fire.
Do not expose or bring into contact the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause
the battery to give off heat, crack or start a fire.
When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may
give off heat, crack or start a fire
General Operations
Reset the Unit
In case the unit is malfunctioned or need to reset to factory default setting, press RESET button in
inner panel then the unit will be reset.
Power on/off
Press “POWER” button to turn on the unit.
Long press POWER button on front panel or press POWER button on RC to power off the unit.
Mode Setting
Press MODE button on front panel or remote control to change mode in a sequence of: Tuner
=>DVD =USB =>Memory Card =>TV=> AV IN=> Tuner
(When DVD/USB/ Memory Card available.)
Menu button
Press to enter MENU setting. Long Press Menu button on remote control can back to Main Menu.
Band button
In radio mode, press to select FM1-FM2-FM3-MW.In DVD mode, if playback mp3/wma files or
contents of multi folders, press to move cursor right side, long press to move cursor
downside.
OK button
In playing DVD mode, short press to enter and confirm;
In playing Radio mode, short press to enter and confirm;
SEL button
In playing DVD mode, short press to select the audio setting.
In playing Radio mode, short press to select manual storage stations，long press to select the audio
setting
Volume Control
Turn the knob on front panel clockwise/ counter-clockwise or press VOL +/- button on remote control
to increase/ decrease the volume level.
MUTE Function
Short press POWER/MUTE button on the panel or press MUTE button on the Remote Control to
mute. Press it again to cancel mute.