Rosen Entertainment Systems 410X User Manual

Warning!

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THE 410X DVD/CD/MP3 PLA YER IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE VIEWING OF DVD OR CD-VIDEO RECORDINGS ONL Y FOR REAR-SEAT OCCUP ANTS.

MOBILE VIDEO PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SUCH USE MA Y DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVER’S SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND THUS RESULT IN SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEATH. SUCH USE MA Y ALSO VIOLATE ST A TE LAW .

ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODIL Y INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THA T MA Y RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED USE.

About Installation

Installation of mobile audio and video components requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Even though this manual provides general installation and operation instructions for your new 410X, it does not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle.

If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully complete the installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized Rosen/necvox dealer about professional installation options.

Introduction........................................................................2

Care and Maintenance ......................................................3

Discs Played by the 410X .................................................4

Using the 410X ...................................................................5

The Remote Control .......................................................... 7

DVD/VCD/CD-Audio Playback .......................................... 8

MP3 Playback on CD-R Discs.........................................11

Installation and Wiring ..................................................... 13

Setup ................................................................................. 20

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 27

Specifications ................................................................... 27

INTRODUCTION

The 410X is a full-featured disc player, supporting DVD, CDVideo, CD-Audio, and MP3 playback, and is designed specifically for the mobile environment. It is intended for use with other Rosen/necvox products and Rosen/necvox video monitors, and can also be integrated with many other products as part of a complete mobile video solution. With a digital audio output, the 410X can also support use of optional digital audio processors. The 410X incorporates many different video output settings to allow the best possible viewing experience, regardless of what type of video monitor you may be using.

Note:

• The 410X is designed to be a component in a full audio/video system. If you have any questions about compatible components, such as monitors, FM modulators, or other audio/video products, please contact your authorized Rosen/necvox dealer.

Accessories Supplied with the 410X

• Infrared (IR) remote control

• External IR Receiver for optional applications

• Power-supply harness and RCA audio and video cables

• Assorted mounting hardware

• This Owner’s Manual / Installation Guide

The 410X plays DVD discs in PAL or NTSC formats (NTSC is the standard North American video format), CD-Audio discs, and CD-recordable discs with MP3 files. For more details on disc types supported, please see “Discs Played by the 410X.”

The remote control (included) provides access to the full set of standard DVD functions, such as subtitle control, digital freeze-frame viewing, viewing from multiple camera angles, selection of various language audio soundtracks, and digital playback at fast or slow speeds.

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About the Registered Marks

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

FCC Approval

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Handling Discs

Always handle a disc by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc directly. To remove inadvertent fingerprints and dust, use a soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center of the disc to the outside edge. Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean the disc surface. Do not place discs in the following places: direct sunlight; dirty, dusty and damp areas; near car heaters; on the seats or dashboard. Avoid using adhesive labels on discs.

Liquids and the 410X

Keep all liquids, including beverages and cleaning liquids, away from the 410X. Liquids inside the player can damage the electronics, and result in electrical shock or fire. If the unit or the remote control should become wet, turn off all power and contact an authorized Rosen/necvox dealer to have the system inspected.

Servicing the 410X

This unit uses a precision mechanism. In the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.

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Do not attempt to open the unit or the remote control. The internal parts are not serviceable by the user. Opening any of the components will void the warranty. THE 410X IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT, USING A LASER WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF IMPROPERLY DISASSEMBLED. All service should be performed by authorized Rosen service centers or other qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

Changes or modifications to this product not approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty and will violate FCC approval.

Temperature and Moisture

DISCS PLA YED BY THE 410X

Discs Compatible with the 410X

DVD, Video CD (VCD), CD/CD-R, and MP3 discs are compatible with the 410X. The identifying logo and description of each disc type is given below.

DVD 12 cm disc/8 cm disc

(single-sided disc only)

If the player is used while the interior of the vehicle is very cold, condensation may form on the disc or on the internal optical pickup system and prevent proper playing of the disc. If you suspect that condensation is an issue, eject the disc and inspect the playing surface. If necessary, remove the condensation with a clean soft cloth as described above. If you still experience problems with playback, you will need to wait for approximately one hour to allow the 410X to warm up, and for the condensation to evaporate. If playback issues continue, please see your authorized Rosen/necvox dealer.

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DVD Regions

This digital media player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on

Video CD 12 cm disc/8 cm disc

CD/CD-R, MP3 12 cm disc/8 cm disc

the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this player (Region 1), this player will not be able to play the DVD disc. Some DVD discs are manufactured to operate in “all” zones, and those discs are compatible with the 410X.

Region Icons:

ALL

Discs Incompatible with the 410X

The following disc types are incompatible with the 410X:

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM

• Photo CD

• CD-ROM (Excluding most CD-Recordable discs using MP3

or CD-A formats)

• CD-Audio manufactured with certain copy protection methods

• Any DVD with a Region number other than “1” and “ALL”

USING THE 410X

In order to operate the 410X, the vehicle ignition key switch must be in the ACC or engine ON position.

ACC or engine ON position

WARNING!

To prevent the battery from going dead, operate this unit with the engine running, if possible.

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Front-Panel Controls

Audio

Stop

Reverse

Forward

Disc slot

IR receiver

Eject button

Mute

The [ON] button turns the 410X on and off, and is backlit green whenever the ignition switch is in the “accessory” or “run” position. The [POWER] button on the remote can also be used to turn on the unit.

The [EJECT] button ejects discs from the disc loading slot. The [AUDIO] button selects different soundtracks on DVDs

which support the feature - typically these are in different languages. On some other discs the [AUDIO] button selects different audio output types, such as mono L and R modes.

Play/ Pause

Title

Power

ENT

Nav keys

The Nav Keys are used to navigate disc-generated menus and setup menus of the 410X.

For information on using the rest of the front-panel controls, please see the sections describing disc playback.

The IR Receiver detects the signals from the included infrared remote control. Aim the remote control at the IR receiver during use.

Please note that information about using the 410X will be displayed on the video screen connected to the unit, and initial setup of the 410X cannot be completed without an operating video monitor providing this on-screen display of menus and settings. Whenever the term “on-screen display” is used, it refers to the video monitor display.

The [TITLE] button directly accesses the title menu of a DVD.

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THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the Remote Control

Aim the remote control towards the IR receiver on the front panel. The remote control can operate at a 30-degree angle from the front of the unit.

SETUP

POWER

UP DISPLAY ENTER/SELECT

LEFT

PREVIOUS TRACK/ CHAPTER

DOWN FAST REVERSE

PLAY/ PAUSE

SUBT. ON/OFF

SUBTITLE

NUMERIC KEYPAD

POWER

DISPLAY

F.REV

SUBTITLE

ON/OFF

SETUP

ENTER

PAUSE

/PLAY

SUBTITLE

MUTE

F.FWD

ANGLE

REPEAT

EJECT

TITLE

RETURN

SLOW

STOP

AUDIO

RC-1001

MUTE EJECT

TITLE MENU

RETURN RIGHT SLOW

NEXT TRK/CHPT

STOP FAST

FORWARD AUDIO

ANGLE

REPEAT

If you try to perform an action that is not permitted at the moment, the 410X displays the following symbol:

This is typically displayed if a key is pressed during disc loading or ejecting, during the introduction section of a disc, or if you attempt to access certain sections of the Setup menu while the disc is in Play, Pause, or “pre-stop” mode. Also, this symbol will be displayed whenever the DVD disc inserted disallows the attempted action.

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DVD/VCD/CD-AUDIO PLA YBACK

Inserting a DVD/VCD/CD

1 Turn the vehicle’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

ACC or engine ON position

2 Press either the [ON] button on the front panel or the

[POWER] button on the remote control.

3 Holding the disc by its edges, gently insert the disc label-

side up into the loading slot until the power-loading

mechanism pulls the disc in.

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Disc Playback

DVD playback will often begin automatically when the disc is inserted. With some DVD discs, you will need to press [ENTER] or [ ] to begin playback.

CD-Audio discs will begin playback automatically. CDs with MP3 files may require you to navigate the file

structure menu. For more information, see “MP3 Playback on

CD-R Discs.”

Stopping Playback

There are two ways to stop playback:

• Pressing [ store the location last played on the disc. Playback can be resumed at the same point on the disc by pressing [ ].

• Pressing [ memory of the last point played on the disc. Pressing [ ] at this point will cause the 410X to begin playback from the beginning of the disc.

] once will stop playback, and the 410X will

] twice will stop playback and clear the 410X’s

Selecting a Track or Chapter

Moving to the Next Track or Chapter

Press the [NEXT] button during playback. The next track or chapter will be selected.

Moving to the Previous Track or Chapter

Press the [PREVIOUS] button during playback. The first time this button is pressed, playback of the current track or chapter will restart from the beginning. Pressing this button again will cause the previous track or chapter to be played.

Note:

• For some VCD 2.0 discs, the [PREVIOUS] and [NEXT] functions may be unavailable.

Repeat Mode

Press the [REPEAT] button to select from the following repeat modes:

Repeat 1 - Repeat - Repeat Off.

With DVD playback, pressing the [REPEAT] button once causes the current chapter to be replayed. Pressing it twice enables the DVD disc to be continuously replayed.

Fast Searching During Playback

Press [ ] and [ ] during playback to rapidly search for a particular section of a DVD or CD. Each time a fast-search button is pressed, the speed of the fast search changes as follows:

Standard Speed – 2X Standard Speed – 4X – 6X – 8X – Back to Standard Speed.

Pausing Playback

Press [ ] during playback. Disc playback will pause, and the frame displayed at the point pause mode was entered will be displayed on the screen.

Press [ ] again to return to normal playback.

With CD playback, pressing the [REPEAT] button once causes the current track to be replayed. Pressing it twice enables the disc to be continuously replayed.

Viewing Angles

The Angle Mark appears during scenes that offer multiple viewing angles. (Not all DVD discs support this function.) Use the [ANGLE] button to select from the various angles available. To conceal the Angle Mark, please see the “Setup” section.

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