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Dear Customer,
CONGRATULATIONS. The VRFM8R FM Modulator with built-in MP3/WMA player and Remote
Control , when used as described, will give you years of dependable service in your car,
truck, RV or minivan. 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 VRFM8R FM Modulator with built-in MP3/WMA player and Remote Control
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
ask to speak with a member of our technical service team, or submit your ques-
tions by e-mail to customerservice@vr-3.com 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 represen-
tative will help you obtain the fastest remedy possible under the warranty.
The VRFM8R is not compatible
1. Red LED
with Digital Rights Management. (DRM)
The small round LED indicates that the
1.
unit has power. When playing files
stored on USB flash drive, the Red LED
2.
will flash to indicate when an file is
6.
playing.
2. Broadcasting Frequency LED
5.
The frequency that the VRFM8R is broad-
casting on will be shown here.
Press the channel frequency button to
4.
cycle through the 12 pre-set broadcast-
7.
ing frequencies.
VRFM8R remembers the last broadcast
frequency.
9.
3. Next Track & Volume Increase
(USB flash memory only)
Press this button once to advance to the
next track. Press and hold to increase the
10.
11.
12.
volume.
7. 2.5mm Stereo Input Jack
Use this jack to connect various audio
4. Channel Button
devices to the V R F M 8 R via the head -
Press to change the frequency that the
phone jack of any MP3/WMA player,
V R F M 8 R
broadcasts on. V R F M 8 R
DVD player, or CD player.
remembers the last broadcast frequency.
8 . 12 Volt DC Adaptor End
5. Previous Track & Volume Decrease
Insert the 12 Volt DC Adaptor End into
(USB flash memory only)
the vehicle's 12 Volt cigarette lighter
Press this button once to return to the
socket or 12 Volt power outlet to supply
previous file played. Pressing and holding
power to the unit.
this button will decrease the volume.
9. Six Position Flexible Joint
6. Play/Pause/Shuffle
Six positions make it easier to access
(USB flash memory only)
the VRFM8R's memory slot and enables
Press this button once to start playing an
you to angle the LED for better viewing.
MP3/WMA file stored on the USB flash
drive. Press this button again to pause
10. USB Flash Memory Slot
play. Pressing and holding this button will
Insert a USB flash drive that contains
put the VRFM8R into shuffle mode. In
MP3/WMA files for playback.
shuffle mode, files will be played at
random. The VRFM8R remembers the
11. 3 Foot Audio Cable with 2.5mm and
last song played.
3.5mm Plugs
Use this cable to connect various audio
devices to the VRFM8R.
12. Spare 0.5 amp Fuse
The VRFM8R is not compatible
CAUTION:
with Digital Rights Management.(DRM)
plugged into a power port or cigarette
lighter socket may drain the battery.
1. Start the vehicle's engine without the
VRFM8R in the cigarette lighter socket.
Starting the engine with the VRFM8R
pluged in may cause it damage.
Then plug the 12 Volt adaptor end of the
VRFM8R Modulator into the vehicle's 12
Volt cigarette lighter socket or 12 Volt
Power Outlet.
2. The Red Power LED will light up
indicating the unit has power and the
LED for the radio frequency will show
88.1,
the
first
FM
pre-set
radio
frequency.
3. Insert a USB flash drive with
MP3/WMA audio files, that do not have
Digital Rights Management(DRM), with a
bitrate of 128 Kb per second or less.
Save the files on the disk in the root
directory and not in folders.
4. Press the Channel Button to select
one of the following 12 FM Presets that
is not being used by any local radio
stations.
VRFM8R remembers the last
broadcast frequency used.
3.
88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9,
106.7, 106.9, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, 107.7, 107.9
8.
5. Press the Play/Pause/Shuffle button to
play the first MP3/WMA file on the flash
drive. The Red LED will flash to indicate
the MP3/WMA player is working.
Press and hold the Play/Pause/Shuffle
for 3 seconds to play files in shuffle
Play/Pause/Shuffle Button
mode. The red LED will flash faster than
normal, and the files will be played at
random when in shuffle mode.
6. Press the Next Track/Volume Up
Button once to advance the to the next
track. Press and hold this button to
increase the volume of the file being
played. Too high a volume will cause
distortion.
If
you
hear
distortion,
decrease the volume on the VRFM8R,
then increase the radio's volume.
7. Press the Previous Track/Volume
Down Button once to return to the previ-
ous
file played. Press and hold this
Previous Track/Volume Down Button
button to decrease the volume of the the
MP3/WMA file being played.
Changing The Fuse
Remove & Discard Bad Fuse
0.5 Amp Replacement Fuse (supplied)
Leaving
the
VRFM8R
Press to change the channel
the VRFM8R is broadcasting on.
Press the Previous Track Button
once to return to the previous
To 12 Volt Cigaretter Lighter Socket
or
file played.
12 Volt Power Outlet
Press to decrease the volume
Power LED
of the file being played.
Pre-Set LED
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USB Flash Memory Drive
Must be formatted as FAT or FAT32
Channel Button
1. Remove the USB flash drive from the
V R F M 8 R before using with MP3/WMA, CD, or
DVD player.
2. Plug the 12 Volt adaptor end of the VRFM8R
Modulator into the vehicle's 12 Volt cigarette
lighter socket or 12 Volt Power Outlet.
3. The Red LED will light up indicating the
unit has power, and the station pre-set LED
will show the first pre-set 88.1.
4. Insert the 3.5mm plug of the supplied
audio cable into the stereo headphone jack of
Next Track/Volume Up Button
an MP3/WMA, CD, or DVD player. Insert the
2.5mm plug of the cable into the 2.5mm
stereo jack on the side of the VRFM8R.
5. Press the Channel Frequency Button to
select one of the following 12 FM Presets that
is not being broadcast on by any local radio
stations.
88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 106.7, 106.9,
107.1, 107.3, 107.5, 107.7, 107.9
6. Tune your car stereo to the same FM
frequency that the VRFM8R is broadcasting.
Twist The
7. Press the Play Button on the player that
Tip Of The
you connected to the VRFM8R.
Adaptor End
To Remove
8. The Music/Audio will transmit from VRFM8R
The Fuse
to the vehicle's stereo system.
1. What file system format should I use with my Flash memory drive?
A. Either the FAT (File Allocation Table) or FAT32(File Allocation Table 32) file systems will
work. Most flash memory drives are formatted in FAT or FAT32. Although some may be
Press to start playing a file when
formatted in NTFS and will not work. Refer to the information that came with your flash
there is no file playing, or to
memory drive concerning "Changing formats".
restart a paused file.
2. Will the VRFM8R read WAV files?
A. No. MP3 or WMA files ONLY!
Press the Next Track Button
once to advance the to the next
3. What if my audio files are not in MP3/WMA format?
track.
Several websites contain software for users of PCs and MACs to convert various audio
files to MP3/WMA compatible files. The websites listed below are provided for informa-
Press to increase the volume of
tional purposes only and the inclusion herein shall not be considered as an endorsement
the the file being played.
or recommendation by Virtual Reality Sound Labs of these entities, products or service to
which they link. Similarly, omissions of other websites offering similar products or services
are not intended to indicate non-endorsement or disapproval of such sites.
www.nonags.com, www.tucows.com, www.cnet.com, www.superfiles.com,
www.jumbo.com, www.freewarehome.com, www.panic.com, www.freewareweb.com
Virtual Reality Sound Labs® is not responsible for the content and usefulness of the
information found on the above-listed websites and you hereby waive any claims against
Virtual Reality Sound Labs regarding the quality, suitability for any particular purpose,
merchantability or the legality of any such websites, products or services.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.
4. Does the VRFM8R work with all flash memory drives?
Visit us on the WEB
www.vr-3.com
A. Yes, as long as files are in the root directory. VRFM8R will not read files in folders or
sub-directories.
For Information and Technical Assistance,
5. Does the VRFM8R play songs randomly?
Call Toll-Free in U.S.A. and Canada.
A. Yes. Pressing and holding the Play/Pause/Shuffle button will put the V R F M 8 R
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into shuffle mode, the red power LED will flash faster when in shuffle mode. In shuffle
mode,
played.
6. Is there a limit to the size of flash memory drive I can use?
A. No.
7. Will it help if I number my song files?
A. No. The VRFM8R does not display or read numbers, song names, or artists. It starts
with the first file copied to the flash memory drive and reads them in the order they were
copied. Even if you change the file names after they are copied to the flash memory drive,
Supplied Audio Cable
they will still be played in the order they were copied to the flash memory drive.
8. I hear a slight static noise on my radio, why?
A. The VRFM8R is a very low power FM transmitter. Its transmit range is limited to under
Portable MP3 Player
20 feet under the best of conditions. Commercial radio stations on the same channel or
adjacent channels will interfere with the VRFM8R signal. Using a different channel will
To 12 Volt Outlet
alleviate this interference.
9. Why do I hear a "whining noise" that changes pitch when I step on the accelerator?
A. This noise is not coming from the VRFM8R. This is electrical noise generated inside the
vehicle's alternator. It can be reduced by purchasing an "alternator noise filter kit" at a
local discount auto parts store. The filter kit will have installation instructions. If this does
Supplied Audio Cable
not eliminate the noise call us toll-free at 1-800-445-1797 for help.
10. I plug the VRFM8R in, but the Red LED does not light up, why?
A. Ensure that the socket has power and that the VRFM8R is fully inserted into the socket.
Portable CD Player
If the Red LED still does not light up, check the fuse as shown in "Changing the fuse".
To 12 Volt Outlet
11. What should I do if the VRFM8R does not operate properly?
A. First, read and follow the instructions in this manual. If all else fails, contact Technical
Service at www.vr3.com or call toll-free, 1-800-445-1797 for help.
Supplied Audio Cable
Portable DVD Player
To 12 Volt Outlet
©2007 Virtual Reality Sound Labs
The VRFM8R is not compatible with Digital Rights Management.(DRM)
files
will
be played at random. The VRFM8R remembers the last song
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.
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