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Soundstream VM-21B User Manual

Soundstream VM-21B
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Car AM/FM Radio, MP3
Player with USB/SD Card Inputs
Mech-less
USER’S MANUAL
LOC
Model No.:VM-21B
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Soundstream VM-21B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSoundstream
ModelVM-21B
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Precautions

Precautions & Warnings

General safety advice for operation, repair, and usage environment.

Lithium Battery Cell Warnings

Safety instructions for remote control battery handling and disposal.

Drives and Connections

Warning against inserting foreign objects into car radio openings like USB or AUX.

Other Warnings

Caution against leaving the car radio on with the engine off to prevent battery discharge.

Installation

Installation Procedures

Steps to prepare for and perform the car radio installation.

Installation Opening

Specifies the required dashboard opening dimensions for unit installation.

To Install the Car Radio

Detailed step-by-step guide for physically installing the car radio unit.

Installation (Cont.)

Installation Diagram

Visual guide showing mounting components and their placement.

Wiring Connections

Illustrates the electrical connections required for the car radio.

Removal of the Main Unit

Steps to detach and remove the car radio from its mounting.

Control Panel Button Locations

Control Panel Overview

Identifies and describes each button and port on the car radio's front panel.

Button Functions

Detailed explanation of the function for each numbered button on the front panel.

General Operation

Turn Unit On/Off

Instructions on how to power the car radio on and off using the unit or remote.

Adjust Volume (VOL)

How to control the audio volume using the knob or remote buttons.

Adjust Menu Options (SEL)

Guide to navigating and adjusting various audio settings like Bass, Treble, EQ, etc.

Set the Clock (CLK)

Procedure for displaying and setting the current time on the unit.

General Operation (Cont.)

Change the Source (MODE)

How to switch between different audio input modes like Radio, BT, USB, AUX.

Mute on/off

Method to temporarily silence the audio output.

Loudness on/off

How to enable or disable the loudness feature for enhanced bass.

Preset Equalizer (EQ)

Instructions for selecting different equalizer sound profiles.

Release the Detachable Front Panel

Steps to remove the front panel from the main unit.

USB Port

Information about the USB port's function for media playback.

Built-in Microphone

Notes the presence and purpose of the internal microphone for calls.

Aux Input Connector

Describes the 3.5mm AUX input for external audio devices.

Reset System (RESET)

How to reset the unit to factory default settings.

Radio Operation

Switch Between USA Area and Europe Area Frequency

How to change the radio frequency band between US and European standards.

Change Bands (BAND)

How to cycle through FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2 radio bands.

Manual Tuning

Method for manually adjusting radio frequencies step-by-step.

Auto Seek Tuning

How to automatically scan for and tune into available radio stations.

To Store / Recall Preset Stations

Guide to saving and retrieving favorite radio stations using preset buttons.

Automatic Store station/ Preset station scan (AMS)

Function to automatically find and store the strongest stations.

LOCAL/DX

How to switch between local and distant reception modes for better signal.

STEREO/MONO

How to select between stereo and mono reception for FM stations.

USB / SD Card Operation

To Insert USB / SD CARD

Instructions for connecting USB devices and SD cards for playback.

Eject Disc/USB/SD

Steps to safely remove USB devices and SD cards from the unit.

Play/Pause

How to start, stop, and resume media playback.

Next/Previous Track

How to navigate between tracks on a USB or SD card.

Fast Forward/Backward

Method to quickly scan through tracks.

Introduction Scan

Feature to preview the first 10 seconds of each track.

Repeating the Same Track

How to set a track to repeat continuously.

Playing All Tracks in Random

How to enable random playback order for all tracks.

Track/Folder Navigation

How to jump between tracks or navigate through folders.

USB / Card Operation (Cont.)

Select the Track or File for Playback in MP3 Format

Guide to searching and selecting specific MP3 tracks by number.

Auxiliary Input Operation

Auxiliary Input Operation

How to connect and use external audio devices via the AUX IN jack.

Bluetooth Operation

Pair and Connect

Steps to establish a Bluetooth connection between a phone and the car audio system.

Make a Call

How to initiate phone calls using the handsfree Bluetooth system.

Redial Last Dialed Number

Method to call the most recent number from the car system.

Answer a Call

How to accept or reject incoming calls via Bluetooth.

End a Call

How to terminate an active phone call.

Switch Audio Between Car Audio and Mobile Phone

How to toggle audio source during a call.

Adjust Talk Volume

How to manage call volume levels.

Audio Streaming (A2DP)

How to play music wirelessly from a mobile device via Bluetooth.

Remote Control

Remove Insulating Sheet

Instructions to remove the battery tab for the remote to function.

Replace Lithium Battery Cell

Guide to replacing the battery in the remote control.

Remote Control Operation

Guidelines for aiming and using the remote control effectively.

Button Names and Locations

Identifies all buttons on the remote control and their functions.

Specifications

General

Provides physical and power specifications for the car radio.

Radio

Details frequency ranges, sensitivity, and IF frequency for FM/AM reception.

USB/Card

Lists supported audio formats, pre-amp output, and frequency response.

BT

Specifies supported Bluetooth profiles and frequency range.

Troubleshooting

General

Common issues related to power, connections, fuses, and volume.

Radio

Troubleshooting steps for radio reception problems like noise and preset issues.

USB/SD

Solutions for problems with USB/SD card playback, such as no sound.