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VRM 6100 Owner’s manual and mounting instruction Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Bedienungs- und Einbauanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing en inbouwhandleiding Istruzioni d’uso e d’installazione Betjeningsvejledning og monteringsanvisning...
General information Please read this information carefully and follow all the instructions outlined below. This will ensure reliable operation and durability of your unit. Keep the packaging and operating instructions in a safe place in order to pass them on to a subsequent owner in the event of selling the unit at a later date.
General information Class 1 laser product CAUTION: Any inappropriate use of the device may ex- pose the user to invisible laser rays which exceed the limits for Class 1 laser products. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Do not attempt to open or repair the device yourself. This work should be performed by an authorised service agent.
Operation Control elements The functions of the VRM 6100 can be accessed using the buttons on the front of the unit, on the TFT monitor or directly via the touchscreen. In addition, the functions for the rear zone can be controlled using the supplied remote control when there is a rear monitor con- nected.
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Operation ....Navigation via menus: Joystick 4, 6, 8 and 2 Switch mute on/off: Press joystick Set volume: Press 8 or 2 Search functions in radio mode: Press 4 or 6 2.
Operation Remote controls The VRM 6100 is supplied with two different remote controls. In addition to the front remote control with the full functions, a handy “Kid Zone” remote control with limited functions is provided for the rear passengers. ■ Front remote control POWER .
Operation ■ “Kid Zone” remote control If there is a rear monitor connected to the multimedia system, the passengers in the rear of the vehicle can operate the DVD player using this remote control. L/M ..Start/pause playback STOP .
Operation ■ Switching to SD card or USB MP3, JPEG, MPG und MPEG4 files can be played from the SD card or USB mass storage device (e.g. USB stick). ☞ Insert an SD card into the SD card reader or connect a USB mass storage device to the USB port.
Operation TFT monitor ■ Opening and closing the monitor ☞ Press the g button to open the monitor. The monitor is extended and swivels to the 90-degree position. ☞ Press the g button again to close the monitor. ✎ If the Auto Open function is activated (“Tilt Mode AUTO”), the monitor returns to the vertical position after the ignition is switched off.
Operation ■ Monitor mechanism If there is an object blocking the path of the TFT monitor as it is extending, a protective circuit automatically stops the monitor from extending any further. ☞ In this case, press the g button on the TFT monitor or switch the unit off and then on again.
Operation Selecting source The available audio/video sources are shown in the top line of the OSD menu. ☞ Touch the field with the required source in order to switch to that source. The following sources are available: 1. RADIO ..Switches to radio mode 2.
Operation Sound settings ■ When the monitor is closed: ☞ Briefly press the PWR button once or several times until the required sound setting is dis- played in the display. ☞ Press the joystick 8 / 2 upwards / downwards, in order to set the desired values. ✎...
Operation Radio Switching to radio mode ☞ Touch the touchscreen or ☞ press the OSD button on the remote control in order to display the OSD menu. ☞ Touch “RADIO” in the OSD menu, or ☞ press the MODE button on the unit or on the remote control repeatedly until “RADIO” is displayed.
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Operation ■ AM menu The following information and functions are shown in the AM menu: 1. RADIO ..Display of the available sources. The selected source is highlighted. 2. AM1 ..Display of the current waveband 3.
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Operation Tuning into stations Stations can be tuned/scanned in a number of ways: ■ Automatic search – SEEK ☞ Hold the joystick 4 6 to the left or right for approx. 3 seconds, or ☞ touch the 4 SEEK 6 symbol on the touchscreen to tune to the next station with a strong signal in the currently selected waveband.
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Operation RDS functions (FM only) Automatic retuning – AF The radio continuously checks a series of alternate frequencies (AF) for the selected station and automatically chooses the best frequency. ☞ Touch the AF symbol on the touchscreen to switch the AF function on or off. ✎...
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Operation Searching for stations by programme type – PTY This function allows you to search for stations of the desired programme type. ☞ Set one of the FM wavebands (1). ☞ Touch the PTY symbol (3) on the touchscreen in order to activate selection of the programme type.
Operation DVD player ■ Supported formats All 12-cm discs based on the following standards are supported: ❑ DVD-Video 5 and 9 ❑ DVD-Video 10 and 18 (must be turned over) ❑ Video CD, Super Video CD ❑ CD audio (CDDA) ❑...
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Operation Loading a disc ☞ Carefully push the disc into the player’s disc slot with the printed side facing upwards until it is drawn in. ✎ When the TFT monitor is open, you can swivel the monitor rearwards by a few centimetres with the IN/OUT button on the unit in order to facilitate access to the DVD drive.
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Operation ☞ Touch the “NEXT” symbol in order to access further DVD player functions: 12. < ... Fast reverse 13. > ... Fast forward 14.
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Operation Fast search forwards/backwards ✎ You may have to touch the “NEXT” symbol before you can access the “<” and “>” symbols. ☞ Touch the < or > symbol during playback, or ☞ press the < or > button on the remote control in order to activate the fast search function.
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Operation GOTO function For jumping directly to a specific track/chapter or to a specified time. During playback: ☞ Touch the touchscreen or ☞ press the OSD button on the remote control in order to display the OSD menu. ☞ Touch the “GOTO” symbol to call up the DVD main menu. ✎...
Operation CD audio playback ☞ Insert an audio CD-Audio (CDDA) into the DVD player. ☞ Press the MODE button on the unit repeatedly until “DVD” is displayed, or ☞ touch the “DVD” symbol on the touchscreen. The multimedia system switches to CD playback and the CD menu appears. The following information and functions appear in the CDDA menu: 1.
Operation MP3/WMA playback MP3 and WMA files can be played back from a DVD, CD, SD card or USB storage medium. ✎ CD-RW discs should be formatted with the “Full” option so that they can be read. ✎ MP3 files with a maximum bit rate of 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 48 kHz can be played.
Operation Displaying JPEG images JPEG images can be displayed from a DVD, CD, SD card or USB storage medium. ✎ JPEG files must have the extension “.jpg” in order to be read by the multimedia system. ✎ When JPEG images and MP3 files are both contained on a storage medium, the JPEG images are displayed first as a slide show.
Settings SETUP menu ☞ Touch the touchscreen, or ☞ press the OSD button on the remote control. ☞ Press “SET” on the touchscreen. In the setup menu you can make the follow- ing settings: ■ System settings – SYSTEM ☞ Touch the “System”...
Settings DVD setup menu ☞ Select DVD as the active source. ☞ Touch the “SET” symbol on the touchscreen twice, or ☞ press the SETUP button on the remote control twice in order to call up the DVD setup menu. In the DVD setup menu you can make the following settings: ■...
Disc cannot be inserted. There is already a disc inserted in the player. If you cannot find a solution to your problem, contact an authorised VDO Dayton service agent or call our Customer Helpdesk*. You will find the telephone number for your country on the Internet at www.vdodayton.com.
Installation instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION Only trained personnel may install the unit. Observe automotive industry quality standards. Fire hazard. When drilling, take care not to damage concealed wiring harnesses, the fuel tank or fuel lines. Never drill into supporting or safety-relevant body parts. Only install the unit in vehicles with a 12-V on-board voltage and negative pole on the vehicle body.
Installation instructions Making the electrical connections Install all cables with care. For wiring, refer to the connection diagram on the cover page and the following table. Non-assigned cables should not be cut off. Instead, they should be insulated, wound and secured to one side.
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If the switch input for the reverse gear is connected (see “Connection overview, Further connections”), the video image from the reversing camera is displayed automatically as soon as reverse gear is engaged. ✎ VDO Dayton reversing cameras can be connected via the MI 2050 interface. ■ AUX AV input – “AV IN”: ☞...
Installation instructions ■ Navigation computer: A VDO Dayton navigation computer can be linked to the unit via the rectangular black socket (Mitsumi). Installing the unit The VRM 6100 can be installed using both the DIN installation bracket provided and vehicle- specific installation brackets.
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