About the Soundstream VR-651B
Tall, dark, and handsome
Tall, dark, and handsome
Soundstream's VR-651B DVD receiver combines multimedia features and easy-to-use controls with a simple layout that looks good in just about any dash. The receiver's 6.5" touchscreen display lets you quickly access your music and movies on DVD, CD, and USB drives. Built-in Bluetooth® provides hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming convenience. This Soundstream's 4" tall chassis provides a seamless fit in a variety of vehicles.
Wireless convenience with Bluetooth
The VR-651B's built-in Bluetooth also means you can stream music from any Bluetooth-equipped device that's paired to the receiver, including music stored on the phone and from Internet radio stations like Pandora® and Spotify®. For hands-free calling clarity from your paired phone, Soundstream also built in a sensitive Bluetooth microphone into the receiver's faceplate for a simpler installation.
Audio and video goodies
While you can use Soundstream's 6.5" LCD screen to view movies and video when your car is parked, it works as a great display for system and song info for MP3 and WMA files playing from a disc or a USB drive. If you want to take your show on the road, connect video screens to the receiver's video output and keep your passengers entertained. The receiver will play any MP4, XVID, and DivX video that you've loaded onto a USB device or DVD.
For your music fix, you can slide in just about any disc, even a recordable DVD loaded with MP3 or WMA files. The USB port and auxiliary input offer plenty of other ways to check out all your media. This Soundstream includes five EQ presets for quick tone changes. For some more impact out of your system, the VR-651B's six preamp outputs let you connect amplifiers to power your speakers and a subwoofer.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- built-in internal amp (20 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)
- 6.5" LCD touchscreen display
- fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
Smartphone Features:
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and music streaming
Audio/Video Features:
- plays CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices(see Details for full capabilities)
- bass and treble controls with 5 preset EQ curves
- loudness control
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB input (no iPod/iPhone control), front A/V input, rear-view camera input
- outputs: rear video output, 6-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)
Other Information:
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # VR-651B
What's in the box:
Soundstream VR-651B owner's manual
- DVD receiver w/ integrated 6.5" touchscreen (10A fuse)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim ring (installed)
- Wiring harness
- Remote control (CR2025 3V battery installed)
- 4 ISO-screws
- Backstrap
- Rear-stud bolt
- Hex-nut
- Self-tapping screw
- 2 Removal tools
- Owner's Manual
- "Attention Installer" note
- "Video File Conversion 101" note
- Owner's Registration Card
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Mini (front) | |
Audio/video Input | Front | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | Yes | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | No | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | N/A | |
Nano | N/A | |
Touch | N/A | |
iPhone | N/A | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | 20 watts | |
Peak Output | 52 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | Not givenHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 6-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | Yes | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | 6.5 | |
Screen Type | Basic (Resistive) | |
Display Color | ||
Key Button Color | Blue | |
EQ Bands | None | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Adapter required | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | --- | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback | N |
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Touchscreen & Remote Control
Variety of Sources
Audio/Video Section
Touchscreen & Remote Control
6.5" LCD Touchscreen: The Soundstream VR-651B features a 6.5" LCD touchscreen monitor (800x480) with LED backlighting. This unit's touchscreen controls with interactive video graphics make menu navigation simple and intuitive.
- Dimmer: You can adjust the unit's LCD monitor brightness in 4 steps, including Off.
- Hard-Key Controls: There are also push-button controls and a 3-way rotary dial along the left edge of the LCD touchscreen.
Note: For safety reasons, you cannot view a video source on the built-in monitor as long as the vehicle is in motion. In order to display video, the brown wire of the included harness must be hardwired into the vehicle's parking brake light circuit, and the vehicle's parking brake must be engaged.
Remote Control: The Soundstream VR-651B includes an IR remote control for wireless operation of the multimedia unit.
Steering Wheel Control Compatible: The Soundstream VR-651B is compatible with the Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Interface (120ASWC1, sold separately), so you can retain your vehicle's factory steering wheel controls.
Variety of Sources
Disc Compatibility: The Soundstream VR-651B supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-Audio and CD-R/RW discs. The unit can play back MP3/WMA music files on CD-R/RW and MP4 video files recorded onto DVD-R/RW.
Front-Panel USB Port: The Soundstream VR-651B is fitted with a front-panel USB (type-A) 2.0 port for connection of a USB mass storage class device, such as a USB thumbdrive or digital portable audio player. The unit supports playback of MP3/WMA music files, MP4 video files, and JPEG photo files stored on a compatible USB MSC device (up to 32GB).
Built-in Bluetooth: The Soundstream VR-651B features built-in Bluetooth (ver. 2.0) technology. With built-in Bluetooth, you can wirelessly connect your Bluetooth capable mobile phone to listen to calls through your car's audio system. You can also stream audio from a Bluetooth enabled audio player. Before using the unit's Bluetooth functions, you must pair your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or audio device to the VR-651B. You can pair up to 5 devices (only one can be used at a time).
- Hands-free Communication (HFP/PBAB): The VR-651B supports wireless hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The VR-651B allows you to carry on a phone conversation from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using the head unit's integrated front-panel microphone and your car audio speakers. The VR-651B allows you to answer the call manually from the head unit or automatically. Incoming phone call information will be displayed on the unit's LCD monitor. You can make a call from the VR-651B using the unit's on-screen keypad (0-9), your transferred Phone Book, or a call history data log of dialed and received calls. Your car audio speakers will mute automatically during a call. During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode.
- Audio Streaming (A2DP/AVRCP): The Soundstream VR-651B also allows you to play back stored music and streamed music from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet, or personal music player using a Bluetooth connection. You can control (Play/Pause/Skip) the music stored on your Bluetooth audio player from the VR-651B. This unit does not display song/artist information from Bluetooth audio devices.
AM/FM Tuner: The Soundstream VR-651B is equipped with an AM/FM tuner with manual, preset, and seek tuning. The VR-651B lets you store up to 18 FM and 12 AM preset stations. These presets can be stored manually or automatically. The unit's tuner also is equipped with a Seek mode that when used with the Local function, only allows radio stations with a strong local radio signals to be played. The tuner features selectable North America and European tuning.
Aux Input: The unit features a front-panel 3.5mm audio/video input for connecting a temporary external A/V source, such as a MP3 player or game console.
Audio/Video Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The Soundstream VR-651B is equipped with a 20W x 4-channel (RMS)/52W x 4-channel (Peak) MOSFET amplifier.
6ch/2V RCA Outputs + Sub Control: The VR-651B features front, rear and subwoofer 2.0-volt RCA outputs. The front and rear RCA outputs are balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer RCA output is non-fading. The receiver features a fixed built-in 80Hz Low Pass Crossover for subwoofer RCA output.
Equalizer: Five EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve (Off, Pop, Classic, Rock, Jazz) for different types of music. The Off mode allows you to manually adjust the Bass & Treble. The Loudness feature enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes.
Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Video Outputs: The multimedia head unit features two rear-panel composite video outputs for integration of a ceiling-mounted or headrest entertainment system in your vehicle. These video jacks will output the same DVD video signal which is displayed on the unit's LCD touchscreen.
Rear-View Camera Input: The Camera Input consists of a Composite video RCA jack for connecting an optional rear-view back-up camera (sold separately). This RCA input enables you to connect a rear-view camera to display the area behind your vehicle. The increased view encourages and facilitates safer driving. When an optional rearview camera is connected to this unit, the rear view image is displayed on the screen when your vehicle is placed in reverse gear (pink wire of harness must be connected to reverse light wire of vehicle). Automatic video switching takes approximately 2.0 seconds.
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