Roadmaster VRHDUA100 - Manual

Automotive audio equipment installations can be challanging at times, even to the
most experienced of installation technicians. If you are not confident working with
12 Volt DC vehicle wiring, removing and reinstalling interior panels, carpeting, dash-
boards or other components of your vehicle, please call our
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questions. If you have vehicle specific questions, contact the vehicle’s manufacturer,
or consider having the VRHDUA100 professionally installed.
VRHDUA100
Before You Install
Parts
Installation & Operation Installation & Operation
Dear Customer,
CONGRATULATIONS. The VRHDUA100 HD Radio
TM Receiver, when used as de-
scribed, 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 VRHDUA100 HD Radio
Receiver contains a damaged or missing item, does not
perform as specified, requires warranty service, or you have an installation problem,
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE 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 cus-
[email protected] 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.
How HD Radio TM Technology Works
Basically, digital HD Radio receivers work the same as a conventional radio. There’s a
signal on one end and a receiver on the other. But there are a few key differences.
1. Instead of sending out one analog signal, stations send out a bundled signal – both
analog and digital. Because it is digital, textual data such as traffic, stock info and
song titles can be sent out, as well.
2. HD Radio technology enables FM broadcasters to offer several new channels of
digital programming in addition to their main station. To discover all of the new FM
stations in your city, please visit www.hdradio.com.
3. Inevitably, radio signals bounce off objects, causing what is called multi-path dis-
tortions. This is what causes the static in conventional radio receivers. Digital HD
Radio receivers are designed to sort through reflected signals, reducing static, hiss,
pops and fades.
4. Finally, the signals reach their destination. Both HD Radio broadcasts are free, with
no subscription fee. To hear the digital broadcast, all you need is a digital HD Radio
receiver. To learn more about HD Radio technology, and to find HD Radio stations,
please visit www.hdradio.com.
Features:
• Analog FM/AM/RDBS and HD Radio Reception.
• Upgrades Existing Car FM/AM Analog Radio to digital HD Radio Reception.
• Automatic Audio Blending for Hybrid Modes.
• Auto Tuning and Manual Tuning.
• Display that shows song title, artist, station name, and other broadcast data.
• Memory tuning for 20 of your favorite presets - 10 AM and 10 FM.
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.
Before You Install
To insure that the unit can be installed properly, temporarily layout the Cradle for the
Control Module, Goose Neck Mount with Suction Base, and all modules and cables
in the locations you have chosen to install them. Make sure the length of the cables
is sufficient. Before final installation of the unit, temporarily connect the wiring and
operate the unit to make sure the unit works properly.
• Please read and follow all instructions in this manual.
• Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal before starting installation.
Consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual for proper instructions.
• 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.
• Be sure to connect the wires according to the wiring diagram. Incorrect connec-
tions may damage the unit, 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.
• Do not open the unit. Modifying the unit will void the warranty and may damage
the unit or cause the unit to malfunction or cause damage to the vehicle's electri-
cal system.
• Use only the parts included with this unit to ensure proper installation. The use of
unauthorized parts may cause damage to the vehicle or unit and void the warranty.
• If installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications to the vehicle, con-
sult with your vehicle’s nearest dealership to avoid damaging your vehicle.
• Install the unit in a location where it shall not obstruct driver’s ability to safely oper-
ate the vehicle, and cannot injure any passengers if there is a sudden stop, like an
emergency stop.
• 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.
• To avoid interference, keep the power supply away from the radio and antenna
while in use.
• Please fasten all cables between the Power Adaptor, HD Radio Control Panel and
the HD Radio Main module after installation.
Installation
1. Mount the Main Module and Power Adaptor/Noise Sup-
perssor in the locations you have chosen to install them.
2. Attach the Cradle for the Control Module to the end
of the Goose Neck Mount as shown in Fig. 1.
3. Press the suction cup on the base of the Goose Neck
against the windshield.
4. Move the lever on the suction base as shown in Fig. 2.
5. Place the Control Module in the cradle as shown in
Fig. 3, then adjust the Goose Neck so you can see the
front of the Control Module.
6. Insert the plug on the end of the Control Module’s cable into
the jack on the main module labeled Controller.
7. Insert the RCA plugs on one end of the supplied RCA cable
into the Line Out Jacks of the Main Module. Make sure you
insert the Red plug into the Right Channel and the White plug
into the Left Channel.
8. Insert the RCA plugs on the other end of the supplied RCA
cable into the Auxiliary IN Jacks of the vehicle’s FM stereo re-
ceiver. Make sure you insert the Red plug into the Right
Channel and the White plug into the Left Channel.
9. Insert the Vehicle’s antenna cable into the Main
Module’s Antenna IN jack.
10. Insert the Main Modules’s Antenna Cable into the
vehicle’s antenna jack.
11. Insert the Power Module’s DC power cable into
the Main Module’s DC IN jack.
12. Insert the 12V Adaptor into the vehicle’s power port or cigarette lighter socket.
Existing FM Stereo Receiver
To
Vehicle’s 12V Battery
or
Cigarette Lighter Socket
Power Adaptor
POWER BAND
SCAN MENU
ENTER
PRE-SET
Supplied RCA Cable
From Vehicle’s Antenna
To Receiver’s
Antenna Socket
12V+ Positive 12V- Negative Ground
Control Module with Display
Main HD Radio Module
DC IN ANT. IN ANT. OUT
LINE OUT
DC IN
Auxiliary Input
LINE OUT
R L
Wiring Diagram
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Controls
Some FM stereo receivers do not
have RCA type Auxiliary In Jacks on
the rear of the unit, but have a 3.5mm
input jack on the front panel.
Control Module with Display
Turns the
Unit ON & OFF
Selects
AM or FM
Scans for
Next Strongest
Frequency
To Access the
Radio’s Menu
Changes Radio to a
Higher Frequency
Changes Radio to a
Lower Frequency
Changes to a
Pre-set Frequency
Confirms a
Menu Choice
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3