About the Soundstream VR-701
Bring on the show
Bring on the show
Soundstream's VR-701 DVD receiver offers sleek control over your USB, and DVD media on its large 7" motorized, retractable flip-out display. Using a single-DIN (2" tall) chassis, this affordable multimedia stereo fits in a large number of vehicles. And when it's not entertaining you and your posse, you can detach the front panel to protect against theft.
Play what you have
The VR-701 can handle MP3 music and MP4 video from your CDs, DVDs, and your USB thumb drive, so bring them all to the party. The brilliant touchscreen display lets you quickly control your music and video, and see who's playing at a glance.
Soundstream's SmartControl™ provides basic playback controls over your portable media player or smartphone. Connect the headphone output on your player to the receiver's front auxiliary input, and you can play, pause, or skip tracks.
Added extras
You can tweak your music with the five EQ presets and the treble and bass controls. With the five preamp outputs, you can add additional amps to power your speakers and your subwoofer. You can even control the level of your sub amp's output directly from the touchscreen's controls.
Use the front audio/video input to hook up your favorite game console or another video source. This receiver boasts a video output to send movies to a rear video screen, so your back seat remains tranquil.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- DVD/CD player with AM/FM tuner
- built-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)
- 7" motorized retractable LCD touchscreen display
- detachable faceplate
- fits single-DIN (2" tall) dash openings
- remote control
Smartphone Features:
- SmartControl enables playback control of smartphones/tablets via the AUX input
Audio/visual Features:
- plays CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices (no iPod control)
- five EQ presets
- bass, treble, and loudness controls
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB port, front analog A/V inputs, rear-view camera input
- outputs: 5-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, mono subwoofer), rear A/V output
Other Information:
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # VR-701
What's in the box:
Soundstream VR-701 owner's manual
- DVD receiver w/ motorized 7" LCD screen
- Detachable control-panel (installed)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim-ring (installed)
- Wiring harness
- Remote control (CR2025 3V battery installed)
- 33" Stereo minijack cable
- Carry pouch
- 4 ISO-screws
- Backstrap
- Rear-stud bolt
- Self-tapping screw
- Lock-washer
- Flat-washer
- 2 Removal tools
- Owner's Manual
- Supplemental Troubleshooting Information
- Video File Conversion 101
- Owner's Registration Card
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | 3.5mm AV (front) | |
Audio/video Input | Mini(f) | |
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 | No | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | No | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic | |
Nano | 7/6/5/4 | |
Touch | 5/4/3 | |
iPhone | 5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 52 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 5-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 | 7 | |
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 | 12 dBf | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3 | |
High-res Playback |
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Touchscreen & Remote Features
Multimedia Playback
Audio/Video Section
Touchscreen & Remote Features
Motorized 7" Touchscreen: The Soundstream VR-701 features a motorized, retractable 7.0" wide, 16:9 touchscreen display with a TFT active matrix system. The screen has a resolution of 480 (H) x 234 (V) with 112,320 total pixels. This unit has touch screen controls with interactive video graphics, making menu navigation easy. You can adjust the angle of the retractable monitor for a better viewing angle. You can also adjust the brightness of the display.
Detachable Control Panel: In addition to touchscreen control, the VR-701 offer hard-key control buttons along the front-panel, including a 3-way rotary dial. Part of the front control panel detaches to deter theft; drawstring carrying pouch included.
Parking Brake Detection: 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-701 includes a 39-button IR remote control for wireless operation of the multimedia unit. The head unit also features an OEM steering wheel remote control input that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with the Farenheit Steering Wheel Control Interface (sold separately; not available at Crutchfield).
Multimedia Playback
Disc Compatibility: The Soundstream VR-701 supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-Audio and CD-R/RW discs. The unit can play back MP3 music files and MP4 video files recorded onto a compatible DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW disc.
Front-Panel USB Port: The Soundstream VR-701 is fitted with a front-panel USB (type-A) 2.0 port for connection of a USB mass storage class device; such as your Android smartphone (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), digital audio player, or thumbdrive. The unit supports playback of MP3 music files, MP4 video files, and JPEG photo files stored on a compatible USB MSC device (up to 32GB).
Smartphone Control: Through the Soundstream VR-701's front-panel Aux (3.5mm) input, you can control basic music playback & phone functions of your connected Apple device or Android smartphone from the head unit's touchscreen monitor. You can also activate voice command and Siri functions through the head unit's touchscreen and integrated front-panel microphone. Your compatible Apple or Android device connects to the head unit's front-panel Aux input via the included 33" minijack cable.
- Music Playback: You are able to listen to stored music and music apps on your Apple device through the head unit, as well as control basic playback functions like Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track from the touchscreen display. You can also ask Siri and use voice command functions to search your stored music library. Other advanced music navigation will need to be done from your Apple device or Android smartphone. No song/artist information is displayed on the head unit.
- Answer Phone: You are also able to answer an incoming call or reject a call from the Soundstream head unit's touchscreen. The integrated front-panel microphone lets you carry on your side of the conversation, while the caller is heard through your vehicle's speakers. You can ask Siri or use voice commands to dial out or check messages. Other advanced phone functions will still need to be done from Apple iPhone or Android smartphone. No caller information is displayed on the head unit's touchscreen monitor.
AM/FM Tuner: The Soundstream VR-701 is equipped with an AM/FM tuner with manual, preset, and seek tuning. The VR-701 lets you store up to 18 FM and 12 AM preset stations. Your presets can be scanned quickly using the Preset Scan function. 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. If an analog FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive, you can manually switch the tuner to Mono operation.
Audio/Video Section
MOSFET Amp + Preamp Outputs: The Soundstream VR-701 is equipped with a 20W x 4-channel (RMS)/52W x 4-channel (Peak) MOSFET amplifier. The VR-701 also features front, rear and mono-subwoofer 2.0-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are balance and fade adjustable. The mono-subwoofer preamp output is non-fading.
Preset EQ + Bass & Treble: Five EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve (User, Pop, Classic, Rock, Flat) for different types of music. The User mode allows you to independently adjust the Bass & Treble from -7 to +7. The Loudness function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes.
Front-Panel AV 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.
Video Outputs: The multimedia head unit features a rear-panel composite video output for integration of a ceiling-mounted or headrest entertainment system in your vehicle.
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.
Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
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Installed into 1999 Expedition with the MACH sound system. Great that I was able to use the factory sub woofer!. Of course no more 6-disc changer, so that was removed for additional video -related components now that the car has the VR-701 video receiver.
Steve from California