Roadmaster VR3 car stereo with SD card slot, USB, audio port
Posted on 29/06/06 21:14 by Dan Bell                             
Roadmaster VR3 car stereo with SD card slot, USB, audio port

ROADMASTER ANNOUNCES VR3 CAR STEREO3-IN-ONE PLUG N' PLAY WITH SD CARD SLOT, USB PORT & AUDIO INPUT 

Listen to MP3s, iPods, MP3 Players, DVD Players, & CDs in Your Car 

Eatontown, NJ, June 29, 2006 '“ Roadmaster USA Corp. www.roadmasterusa.com, the leading automotive company providing mobile & home audio equipment, auto accessories, and car care products, announced today the Roadmaster VR3 Car Stereo (Model VRCD400SDU).  Designed to fit easily in your dashboard, the VR3 Car Stereo is a 3-in-one plug n' play stereo, featuring an SD card slot, USB port, and Auxiliary Audio Input port for the flexibility to play your entire music collection in your car any way you'd like.  The VR3 Car Stereo plays music saved on many different formats, including downloaded MP3 and non-DRM WMA files, iPods, MP3 Players, DVD Players, and CDs, etc.  A remote control is also included for easy navigation.  

Displays Song and Artist Titles Automatically 

The Roadmaster VR3 car stereo lets you listen to all your MP3 and WMA music saved on your computer, laptop, or MP3 Player while on the road.  Just save your music on a USB flash memory key or SD card and plug it directly into the VR3 car stereo; or simply plug your MP3 player, iPod, DVD Player or other device into the Audio Input port of the VR3 for instant music.  The VR3 is compatible with ID3 Tag Display, so your MP3 music info (including music titles and artists) will automatically appear on the dashboard when playing.

High-Quality Stereo Sound 

Roadmaster designed the VR3 Car Stereo with all the power of their high-end car stereos.  It features 180 watts total maximum power (4x45 watts), 4 x 21 Watt RMS, single din format, and 6.5" Full Range Speakers.  In addition to MP3, WMA, and iPods, the VR3 also plays traditional CDs and has a built-in AM/FM radio tuner with preset equalization and 30 preset stations with 4 speaker channels.  To protect sensitive electronics, the USB slot has an anti-dust cover and built-in electrostatic discharge.  And to protect your car stereo from theft, the face plate is easily detachable and re-attachable.  

Priced at $139, the Roadmaster VR3 Car Stereo Model VRCD400SDU is available immediately through most major superstores, retailers, and car dealerships.  For more information, see the website: www.roadmasterusa.com. 

About Roadmaster

Roadmaster USA Corp. is a leading after-market manufacturer of mobile & home audio equipment, automobile accessories and car care products.  Roadmaster is one of the largest importers of automotive speakers in the U.S. and is North America's market leader in 12 volt and DC powered cooling and warming products.
 
Founded in 1996, Roadmaster USA distributes to mass market, automotive, and home improvement chains, warehouse clubs, and sporting goods chains.  Its product line includes affordable, high quality 12V accessories, portable electronics, home electronics, lighting accessories, car care products, and many other products under a variety of brand names, including Thermos, Roadmaster and VR3.  See www.roadmasterusa.com for more info.

Source: Roadmaster

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By agentk7, Friday 30 June 2006 03:14
agentk7Anyone vouch for this brand name? Do they normally sound pretty good? I'd be concerned the sound quality would be poor. This unit seems like a cool idea, but looks like it has a cheap build quality. I do like the idea of being able to play with removable media. Since it's solid state, it should last longer then the cd player, virtually no skipping, etc.
By Skrenos, Friday 30 June 2006 05:05
Old news. Walmart has been stocking this exact stereo locally for the last month. You can even order it online for $80 at walmart.com. http://walmart.scosche-cars.com/products/?sfID1=24&productID=1652&walmartProductID=4744710 I plan on getting one as I've played with the demos at walmart and they sound pretty good.
By farmeunit, Saturday 01 July 2006 03:14
Always known for CHEAP as in crappy. But for the price, and those particular features, I don't see how you could go wrong.
By Reddog_KS (guest), Thursday 05 July 2007 18:08
Bought one. Installed relatively easy in '97 Ford Ranger with Premium Sound System. Sounds good. One negative complaint; AUX input should have been part of unit vice part of removable faceplate. Also AUX input much lower volume level that other inputs. Would be nice if the MP3 player would take the files on a MEM-Card and play them in Track number order. Had to precede each track with track number and place in 'album' folder to play in correct sequence. Very pleased with cost/value of this unit. Considering second purchase for other vehicle.
By Dee (guest), Tuesday 16 October 2007 21:46
DON'T BUY IT! I had to return 1st one because usb/sd portion kept freezing up the unit. Replacement unit worked for about 2 months and then smoke started coming out of the face plate. PIECE OF CRAP! BTW I had it installed by a reputible car stereo installation business. So it WAS NOT due to installation. It is worth it to spend more money on a better unit.
By buzzra (guest), Wednesday 17 October 2007 17:04
I second the don't buy one recommendation. Does not recognize playlists and will always start a track from the beginning after power off or mode switch. Frown
By abelnf (guest), Saturday 10 November 2007 17:15
Hi, I need youre asistance, i have this estereo, but now show me a fail, on display say: ERROR 13, when try to read USB or SD, How can I do? Tanks for you atention
By Vic (guest), Friday 07 December 2007 13:18
Does the Roadmaster VR3 support the shuffle feature? Also, does this car stereo remember the song it is playing in USB/SD Memory mode after the car/engine has been off and then turned back on, or will always start a track from the beginning after power off or mode switch? Somebody please help me.
By Anonymous (guest), Friday 21 December 2007 12:30
The Roadmaster VR3 does support the shuffle feature, under the "RDM" label. The only setback with this car stereo, however, is that it does not remember what part of the song it was last playing on after the car has been off and then turned back on whenever in CD/USB/SD Memory mode. In other words, it will always start a track from the beginning after power off or after mode switch, which may be problematic for some--not me, though. I can live with it. Now, if this feature were implemented, not only would this marvelous stereo be innovative but celebrated as well by those alienated and disfranchised due to a missing feature. Do note that you have to press on the clock button each and every time you wish to view the time. But the advantages clearly outweigh the negatives. To have both the USB and SD Car slots actually work is more than this customer can ask for. This is truly a clever device and definitely a keeper. I haven\'t had any problems with this product whatsoever. Great car stereo. On that note...if you pay close attention to that movie Superbad, you\'ll notice that in a scene Seth has the same car stereo--well, the VRCD500SDU model, anyway--which is cool, you know, because these kids (Seth and Evan) are nerds, so you know they gotta know a thing or two about technology. That's why to see them have a Roadmaster VR3 speaks for itself. Cool movie, by the way, taking into consideration that I found Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin boring. Further, what is the difference between this stereo and the VRCD500SDU you wonder. The 2 models are exactly the same except for the faceplate design. Nothing else changes. I know because I have both, the VRCD400SDU for myself and the other one I bought it for my brother as a present. Our VR3's are still working.
By keskin (guest), Thursday 07 February 2008 23:49
Hi. I have Model VRCD400SDU.It works quite well.I just wondering if I could upgrade it?
By Todd (guest), Sunday 27 April 2008 20:09
I have one of these running four speakers and 2 12 inch subs with no amp , sounds pretty good , but after just over a month , USB files will not play and neither will sd memory cards ..have yet to figure it out .. thank you
By Frank (guest), Tuesday 26 August 2008 16:26

Hear!...Hear! on the "don't buy" opinion!  Had the unit (VRCD400SDU) professionally installed and was initially really impressed with all the features as well as the sound.  Have had unit since April 2008.  The stereo had a habit of going into auto scan or search mode on certain channel pre-sets while listening to those channels.  The CD player skipped when hitting bumps in road,  would stop playing in middle of songs until ejected and re-inserted.  The CDs by the way were clean, not dirty.  The CD player was also scratching my discs while it still functioned (scratches in the direction of spin).  The CD player has completely crapped out now and won't play anything.  A real disappointment.  I for one won't buy another Roadmaster product. 

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