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Registration - When the Owner First Uses the System
When first turned on, this system will display a Registration
screen. Registration requires the owner to record their name
and a portion of the vehicle identification number for security
and warranty purposes.
This screen will be displayed each time the system is turned
on, for 15 seconds, until the required information is entered.
Once the registration information is entered, the screen will no
longer appear.
The VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, can be found printed
on your vehicle registration documents. It is also visible on the
driver’s side of your dashboard, in the front corner, on a metal
plate. This plate is usually easiest to read from outside the
vehicle, looking through the windshield.
The Registration Screen
REGISTRATION
ENTER FIRST
4 LETTERS OF
LAST NAME:
A_ _ _
ENTER LAST 4
DIGITS OF
VEHICLE VIN:
_ _ _ _
PRESS ENTER TO
SAVE AND EXIT
To enter the Owner Registration information:
- Use the Up or Down keys to change the letter or number.
- Use the Left or Right keys to move to the next letter or
number.
- To save settings and exit the screen, you must advance
the cursor to the last position and press ENTER.
WARNING: DO NOT press Enter until all your
settings are correct - the data CANNOT be
edited after Enter is pressed!
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NOTICES
NOTICE OF INTENDED USE
Rosen Entertainment Systems are designed to enable
viewing of video ONL Y for rear-seat occup ant s, and are not
intended for viewing by the driver when the vehicle is in
motion. Such use might distract the driver or interfere with
the driver’s safe operation of the vehicle, and thus result in
serious injury or death. Such use might also violate state or
local laws.
Rosen Entertainment Systems disclaims any liability for
any bodily injury or property damage that might result from
any improper or unintended use.
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.
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Pac-Man
TM
, GalaxianTM, Dig-DugTM, Rally-XTM, and Bosconian
or registered trademarks of Namco Limited.
TM
are trademarks
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Table of Contents
Registration Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Notices..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Switching On, Lowering and Adjusting the Screen, Finding the Remote Control Buttons Y ou Need, Listening Over the Vehicle Speakers
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Discs Played ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Changing Display Settings, Using the Dome Lights .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Using the Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Basic Remote Control Buttons .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Using Menu and Navigation Buttons, Using Audio Buttons.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Using DVD Disc Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Replacing the Remote Battery............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
CD Audio and MP3 Playback ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Listening Over the Car Speakers.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Using the Included Wireless Headphones ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Watching Broadcast Television (with Tuner-equipped systems) ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Using the Integrated Game System ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Screen Angle .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Using External Sources ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Managing Black Bars............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Using the A10 Dual-Zone Modes and Output B.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
DVD Player Setup Options .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
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GETTING STARTED
Use the system with the vehicle running, or with the ignition
key switch in the “accessory” position.
When the system is first turned on, you will be prompted to
register the system by entering owner information. See inside
the front cover for more information on Registration.
To Lower the Screen and Switch On the System:
Press the OPEN button on the front panel or on the remote.
The screen will deploy, and the system will turn on.
OPEN
ENTER
SOURCE
To Watch a DVD:
1 Press SOURCE until
“INTERNAL DVD” is displayed.
Press
EJECT twice to remove
any loaded disc.
2 Insert a DVD onto the slot, label side up.
3 Most DVD discs begin playback
automatically. If a menu appears,
press
PLAY or ENTER as instructed on screen.
Note: While a disc is playing, the Stop/Eject button on the front
panel acts as a Stop button. To eject a disc while it is playing, press
the Stop/Eject button twice in quick succession. The Eject button
on the remote usually ejects the disc immediately.
To Play the Integrated Video Game:
1 Connect the Game Controller
to the system (see Page 18).
2 Press SOURCE until “INTERNAL GAME“
appears on the screen.
3 Press the
START button on the game controller (included).
START button
4 Use the arrow keys to select a game, and the A button to start.
To Watch Broadcast Television (with optional TV tuner):
1 Press SOURCE until “TV Tuner “ appears on the screen. If the
screen remains dark, press the POWER button on the remote.
2 To change channels, press UP CH and DOWN CH on the
remote.
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Front View of the A10
OPEN button
Reset
Button
Dome light
LCD Screen
OPEN
ENTER
Infrared transmitter
(for headphones)
Disc slot
SOURCE
Console-mounted Input Jack Locations
Control Panel
Dome light
Screen angle
adjuster
To Use An External Video Source
(optional video game console or camcorder):
1 Connect the RCA audio and video outputs of the device to the
RCA inputs of the system.
2 Press
SOURCE until “AUXILIARY INPUT” appears on the screen.
Listening Over the Vehicle Speakers
1 Make sure MUTE is off. Press SPEAKER. “SPEAKER SOUND
ENABLED” will appear on the screen, along with an FM fre-
quency (such as “FM 87.7”).
2 Turn on the car radio. Tune to the FM frequency displayed on
the screen. If radio interference is heard, try another frequency
(see pages 13 and 16 for more information.)
Using the Dome Lights
1 Press the DOME LIGHT button to turn the dome lights on or off.
Note: To prevent battery drain, the dome light automatically shuts
off after 5 minutes of use.
The Front Panel Controls
Previous
Navigation
Next
Keys
Speaker
Mute
Game
Controller Jack
Auxiliary Input
RCA Jacks
Wired Headphone
Jack
OPEN
Open
Stop/
Eject
Play/
Pause
ENTER
Entertainment
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SOURCE
Source
Select
Dome Light
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on owning a Rosen A10 Entertainment System!
Here’s a partial list of some things you can do with your A10:
· Play DVD movies, music CDs, or discs with MP3 audio files.
· Play classic Namco video games like Pac-ManTM and GalaxianTM.
· Listen using the vehicle speakers or the wireless headphones.
· Use external audio/video units like video game consoles,
camcorders, or optional units like a TV tuner or a DVD changer.
With optional dual-channel wireless headphones, you can also listen
to CD-Audio or MP3 audio while another user plays the built-in video
game.
Add an optional second display, and two users can simultaneously
play video and listen to sound from two different source units. For
instance, one user can watch and listen to a DVD while the other
plays Pac-ManTM on the built-in video game.
Your system includes the following components:
· An overhead, wide-screen, flat-panel display.
· A built-in overhead DVD/CD/MP3 Player.
· A built-in video game system with a game controller (AC3169).
· Two pair of wireless infrared headphones (AC3003).
· A remote control (AC3074).
· A stereo FM modulator (this lets the system’s audio play over your
vehicle’s speakers).
· Other parts and cables installed out of sight in your vehicle.
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Precautions
In order to operate the system, the
vehicle ignition key switch must be
in the ACC or engine ON position.
ACC or engine
ON position
• Use this system only if properly installed by a qualified installer.
• If the A10 shows any sign of overheating or malfunction, close
the display and consult your dealer immediately. Do not open the
unit - there are no serviceable parts inside.
• Do not press on the display surface - you might damage it.
• Clean the LCD panel with a slightly damp, soft cloth using
household glass cleaner. Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, or commercially available cleaners.
• When using portable radios and telephones near the system,
picture or sound interference may occur.
• If your car was parked in a very cold or very hot place, you may
see a temperature warning on the screen instead of a picture.
The picture will return after the system temperature returns to
normal.
Note:
The system’s operating voltage range is 11-16VDC operat-
ing voltage. The system operating temperature is 32o to 140
F ( 0o to 60o C). Use of the system beyond the safe operating
ranges listed can cause temporary or permanent damage to
the unit, and such damage may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
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DISCS PLA YED
Compatible Discs
DVD, Video CD (VCD), and CD-Audio discs discs are compatible with
the A10 system. Compatible discs have these logos on their labels:
Also, the A10 can play most CD-Recordable discs containing CDAudio, MP3 files, and JPEG images - but not all such discs. Since
these discs are usually made on home computers, there is no
certification process ensuring that all such discs play on all players.
DVD Regions
When a DVD disc is created, it is encoded with a “Region number”.
The disc will only play on DVD players with the same Region number
- for instance, a Region 3 disc won’t play on a Region 1 player.
Region 1: U.S. and U.S. Territories, Canada
Region 2: Japan, Western Europe, Middle East, South Africa
Region 3: South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast and East Asia
Region 4: New Zealand, Australia, Pacific Islands, Mexico, Central/
Region 5: Russia and the former Soviet Union, Africa, Indian subconti-
Region 6: China
Region 8: Special International Venues (Cruise Ships, Airlines, etc.)
DVD Region Icons
South America.
nent, North Korea
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Incompatible Discs
The following disc types are incompatible with the A10 system:
· DVD-ROM discs.
· DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM discs.
· Photo CD discs, including Kodak Picture CDs.
· CD-ROM data discs.
· CD-Audio discs made with certain copy protection methods.
· Any DVD with a different Region number than the A10.
· Any disc that does not meet DVD Forum standards.
Why the A10 doesn’t respond the same way to all discs
When a DVD disc is created, the creator has to define how the disc
will operate when loaded into a DVD player. For instance, some discs
begin playing immediately, while other discs only display a menu and
require a menu selection to be made before playback will start.
The DVD standard also allows the maker of a DVD disc to disable
functions at certain times, such as Fast-Forward and Stop (which is
why you can’t skip past the copyright warning screen). If some DVD
feature temporarily isn’t working for you, usually the disc is preventing the player from performing that function.
Discs that don’t properly load and play
Some CD and DVD discs, especially homemade discs which do not
have all the data needed to properly initialize all DVD players, may not
load and play properly. They may even create a state where the DVD
player will not eject the disc at all. In these cases, use a paper clip to
press the Reset button (this button’s location is shown on page 7).
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CHANGING AND ADJUSTING THE DISPLA Y
Selecting a display mode: The system’s “widescreen” display has
a 16:9 aspect ratio - wider than a standard television. While many
DVD’s provide widescreen video images that fit the screen, standard
broadcast TV and many video games don’t.
• To view widescreen DVD’s, press the DISPLAY MODE button
until “WIDE” is displayed on the screen.
• To watch “fullscreen” DVD’s, the internal game system, or
broadcast television, select “STANDARD”.
Display adjustments: The display has adjustable video settings. To
change these settings, press the ENTER button on the overhead
console and hold it for two seconds. The following menu appears:
COLOR 8
BRIGHT 8
TINT 8
SHARPNESS 4
CONTRAST 8
RESET
To select a setting to be changed: Press the DOWN button to move
the cursor down the menu list. After you reach the final setting,
pressing DOWN will cause you to exit the menu. Selecting RESET will
restore the original factory values for all five settings.
To change the value of a setting: Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow
buttons. The range is from 0 to 15.
Press DOWN to return to the display adjustments menu.
To exit the menu: Press the DOWN button to save settings and exit.
Note: See Page 12 for more on adjusting the Bright setting.
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Note: The internal DVD player can be configured for either a
16:9 “Wide” image output or a 4:3 standard image output.
Since the A10 has a widescreen display, the DVD player
should be configured for “Wide”. See page 20 for more
information.
USING THE BUIL T-IN DOME LIGHTS
The A10 system has built-in dome lights. In many vehicles, these builtin dome lights replace an original factory dome light which was
displaced when the system was installed. The dome lights are
controlled by both the Dome Light button on the front panel and by the
matching Dome Light button on the remote control.
When the lights are off, press either button to turn them on.
When the lights are on, press either button to turn them off.
When the lights have been turned on manually using the Dome Light
button, they will automatically turn off after all the doors are closed.
Dome Light
OPEN
Note: Some vehicles have a dome light dimming feature that
causes the light to fade out gradually after the doors are
closed. The A10’s dome light may not fade at the exact speed
that the factory dome lights fade, but it will turn on and off
normally when the doors are opened and closed.
ENTER
SOURCE
button
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Rosen Entertainment Systems
You can use the remote control to operate the system, including
access to features not available on the front panel. The A10 has two
infrared sensors to receive signals from the remote - one is built into
the control panel, and the other faces forward in the vehicle, for use
from the front seats. For definitions of each remote control button’s
specific function, see the following pages.
1 Open/ Optional Source Unit Power 15 Info
2 Pause 16 Eject
3 Stop 17 Navigate left
4 Play 18 Enter
5 Previous Chapter/Track 1 9 Navigate Right
6 Reverse 20 Subtitle
7 Fast forward 21 Source Unit Menu
8 Next Chapter/Track 22 Navigate Down
9 FMM Status and Frequency 23 Disc Menu
10 Rosen Entertainment Sound 24 Disc Zoom
11 Mute 25 Dome Light On/Off
12 Next Disc (w/DVD Changer only) 26 Day/Night Mode
13 Source select 27 Output B Control
14 Navigate Up 28 Display Mode
Note: If you try to perform a DVD action when it is not
permitted (such as accessing the disc menu while the disc is
loading), you’ll see the the following symbol on the screen:
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
RES
13 14 15 16
SOURCE
CH
INFO
17 18 19 20
21
SOURCE
MENU
ENTER
22
CH
+
23 24
DISC
MENU
25 26 27 28
OUTPUT
B
ROSEN
NEXT
DISC
EJECT
SUB
TITLE
DISC
ZOOM
DISPLAY
MODE
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BASIC REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
1 Open/ Optional Source Unit Power
Pressing this button when the screen is closed will deploy the
screen. This button also turns on some optional Rosen source units.
(There is also an OPEN button on the front control panel.)
Note: The A10 turns on when the screen opens.
4 Play
Press to begin or resume playback of a DVD.
Note: When the disc is first inserted, you may have to press
PLAY or ENTER to begin playback.
3 Stop
Press once to temporarily stop playback of a DVD. To resume normal
playback from the same point, press PLAY.
To play the disc from the beginning, press STOP twice, then PLAY.
Note: Once STOP is pressed twice, the player can only begin
playing from the beginning of the disc.
16 Eject
Press to eject a DVD or CD. After a disc is ejected, “OPEN” is
displayed on the screen.
2 Pause/Frame Step
Press once to pause playback. Press repeatedly to advance video
frame by frame. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
EJECT
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5 Previous Chapter/Track
Press to jump to the previous title or chapter, if available on a DVD, or
to the previous track on an audio CD. Not supported with some VCDs.
8 Next Chapter/Track
Press to jump to the next title or chapter, if available on a DVD, or to
the next track on an audio CD. Not supported with some VCDs.
6 Reverse
Press to search in reverse. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
7 Forward/Search
Press during playback to fast forward. Press the RIGHT and LEFT
arrow buttons to adjust search direction and speed. Choose from 2x,
4x, 6x, and 8x. Press PLAY to resume regular play.
25 Day/Night
This button decreases display brightness for optimum viewing in low
light conditions. The A10 system also has an automatic dimming
feature which dims display brightness automatically whenever the
headlights are on (this feature is not compatible with all vehicles).
Using the Day/Night button temporarily overrides the A10’s autodimming feature - it re-activates the next time you start the vehicle.
Set the Brightness level in daytime conditions with plenty of ambient
light, and with the headlights off. Then the auto-dimming feature will
dim the screen automatically at night, or you can use this button to
switch between Day and Night modes. (See Page 10.)
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USING MENU AND NA VIGA TION BUTTONS
ENTER
INFO
SOURCE
SOURCE
MENU
CH
CH
+
13 Source
This button lets you select the internal DVD/CD player, the Internal
Game, or the Auxiliary input. You can also select the optional TV
Tuner, DVD Changer, or other optional auxiliary sources, if installed.
Note: The Source button on the control panel performs the
same function.
14, 22 Up/Down Arrows
Press to move up or down in a menu or to change channel when
watching TV.
17, 19 Left/Right Arrows
Press to move left or right in a menu. Also used to change frequencies on the FMM, after the Speaker Sound button is pressed.
18 Enter
Press to make a menu selection.
21 Source Menu
If the source unit selected has a Setup Menu, you can access it by
pressing Source Menu. With the optional TV Tuner, this button
activates the Auto-Program feature, which stores all available TV
stations in the memory for easier, faster channel-changing.
15 Info
Press to view the status, current title number, track number and the
total playing time of the currently-playing disc.
USING AUDIO BUTTONS
9 Speaker Sound Control
When this button is pressed, Speaker Sound On appears on the
screen, along with the FM frequency to which you should tune your
radio, such as “FM 87.7” . To change the frequency, press the Left or
Right arrow buttons on the remote control. Headphone audio is not
affected by this button.
FM frequencies available: 87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9
106.7, 106.9, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, 107.7, 107.9.
Note: If the frequency does not appear on screen when this
button is pressed, the internal FM Modulator is not active, and
an external FM Modulator is probably being used. See Page
16 for more information.
10 Rosen Entertainment Sound Processing
Rosen Entertainment Surround-sound
RES
This button turns on and off the Rosen Entertainment Surround-sound
processing. The surround-sound processing can be used while
listening over the vehicle speakers, or for headphone listening.
Note: The RES button on the control panel performs the same
function.
11 Mute
Press once to mute all system audio. As long as the Mute function is
active, “Mute” will appear on the screen. Press again to turn Mute off.
Note: The Mute button on the control panel performs the same
function.
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USING DVD DISC FEA TURES
20 Subtitle
This button lets you cycle through the various subtitle languages
available on the DVD disc being played.
23 Disc Menu
Press to see the main menu for the DVD being played. To resume
normal playback, press PLAY.
12 Next Disc
When the optional R5001 DVD Changer is connected, this button
commands the changer to play the next disc in the magazine.
SUB
TITLE
NEXT
DISC
DISC
MENU
CHANGING THE SHAPE AND SIZE OF THE IMAGE
24 Disc Zoom
View the same scene on a DVD at different magnifications.
1 Press the DISC ZOOM button during playback to select among the
following options: x1.5, x2, and x4.
2 Press the arrow buttons to shift the magnified section of the
screen.
3 To resume normal playback, press DISC ZOOM until “Zoom off” is
displayed.
28 Display Mode
This button lets you select from the various screen display modes.
DISC
ZOOM
DISPLAY
MODE
• To view widescreen DVD’s, press this button until “WIDE” is
displayed on the screen. This uses the full width of the screen.
• To watch “fullscreen” DVD’s or broadcast television, press until
“STANDARD” is displayed. This mode uses most of the screen,
but black bars will be visible on the sides, like this:
• To zoom the picture, select the “ZOOM” mode.
Note: For best results when zooming in on DVD images, use the
Disc Zoom feature instead of the “ZOOM” Display Mode.
For more information about image shapes, see “Managing Black
Bars”, on Page 20.
REPLACING THE REMOTE BA TTERY
Battery
Press tab here
and pull battery tray out
Use a single 3V battery, type CR2025. Insert as shown. Observe the
correct orientation of the battery as marked on the battery tray.
Battery life is approximately six months, depending on how often the
remote is used.
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CD AUDIO AND MP3 PLA YBACK
The A10 plays CD-Audio discs and CD-R discs with MP3 music files.
CD Playback
When you insert an audio CD, “CD” will appear on the screen. The
standard CD commands (PLAY, NEXT, etc.) will control the unit.To
display track information, press INFO.
MP3 Playback
When a compact disc with MP3 files is inserted, the SMART NAVI
screen will appear. To conceal the SMART NAVI screen, see the
“DVD Setup Menu” section. Each folder and file will be shown (the
order may be slightly different than that on your PC). Navigate the
files and folders using the navigation arrow keys, and select a file or
folder to be played by using the ENTER button. To move to the next
file or the previous file, use the NEXT and PREVIOUS buttons.
MP3 Disc Recording
When recording a CD with MP3 files to be played on this system,
always add a file extension “ .MP3” or “.mp3” to MP3 files by using
single-byte letters. If you add a different file extension, or forget to
add the file extension “ .MP3” or “.mp3,” the file cannot be played.
In addition, if you use upper case and lower case letters (capital and
small letters) mixed together for file extensions, the file may not play.
Notes:
· Some CDs recorded in CD-R or CD-RW mode may not play.
· Files saved without MP3 data will not play.
When recording Audio CDs or MP3 files, make sure to check
your CD recorder’s level setting - too high a level results in
distorted sound.
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- - SMART NAVI - -
ROOT
ARTIST NAME - SONG TITLE
ROOT 0
MP3
(ARTIST NAME) 1
MP3
(ARTIST NAME) 2
MP3
(ARTIST NAME) 3
Two repeat modes are available for MP3 use:
· REP – ONE repeats the current file.
· FOLDER REP repeats the current folder.
Supported MP3 File Formats
· ISO9660, level 1 and level 2 (the most common type of MP3
format).
· Joliet (a version of ISO9660 that supports longer filenames).
· Romeo (a format used by some CD-creating software).
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LISTENING OVER THE CAR SPEAKERS
The system uses an FM Modulator (FMM) to send audio through the
vehicle radio and speakers. To listen to the A10 over your speakers:
1 Make sure system MUTE is off. Press SPEAKER. “SPEAKER
SOUND ON FM _ _ . _” appears. (If “SPEAKER SOUND DISABLED” appears, select an FM frequency as described below.)
2 Turn on the car radio. Tune to the FM frequency displayed on the
screen, such as “FM 87.7”.
3 If no system audio is heard, try changing the FMM frequency and
re-tuning the radio to the new frequency.
To change the FM Modulator frequency:
Press SPEAKER. “Speaker Sound on FM _ _ . _” will be displayed.
Now use the Left and Right buttons to change the frequency. The
FMM frequencies are 87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9,
106.7, 106.9, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, 107.7, and 107.9. After you
select a frequency, re-tune your radio and check for clear sound.
The system saves the frequency you select, and returns to it each
time the system is turned on. You may want to store the FM Modulator
frequency as a preset of your radio for ease of use.
Note: If there seems to be a strong station on the FM
Modulator frequency, and you are hearing a radio station
mixed in with the system audio, change the FM Modulator
frequency. Avoid frequencies used by local radio stations.
If the words “SPEAKER SOUND DISABLED appear, the Internal FMM is
turned off. It can be turned on by pressing the left or right arrow keys
and selecting an FM frequency. If the words “HEADPHONE SOUND
ONLY” appear, an external FM Modulator is probably being used. In
this case, the SPEAKER button turns the external FMM on and off.
The Rosen external FMM is uses either FM 87.9 or FM 88.3. If you
have any questions about your FMM, please ask your Rosen dealer.
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USING THE INCLUDED WIRELESS HEADPHONES
The system comes with two pair of wireless infrared (IR) singlechannel headphones (AC3003). These headphones receive a signal
from an IR transmitter built into the A10. These headphones allow
rear-seat passengers to listen without using the vehicle speakers.
To turn the headphones on and off, push the Power ON/OFF button
on the right ear piece. The Power LED on the left ear piece indicates
when headphone power is on. Power turns off automatically after
three minutes of no audio, in order to preserve battery life.
To adjust the headphone volume, rotate the thumb wheel on the
headphones.
To adjust the headphone size for differently-sized heads, slide the
top as needed (see below).
Adjust headphones
here
Power ON/Off
Volume Knob
Power LED
The A10 IR transmitter has two output channels, A and B. Using A and
B, the A10 can transmit two different audio programs at the same
time. When using optional Rosen AC3072 dual-channel headphones,
listeners can switch between Channels A and B. For more, see P. 22.
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REPLACING HEADPHONE BATTERIES
The wireless IR headphones require two AAA batteries. To replace
the batteries, slide off the battery compartment door on the right
earpiece and insert batteries, as shown. Make certain that the battery
orientation matches the marks inside the battery compartment.
USING OPTIONAL WIRED HEADPHONES
There is a jack for wired headphones on the forward edge of the
unit, under a removable cover. When using optional wired headphones, only use headphones with a volume control, since the
system has no volume adjustment.
WA TCHING BROADCAST TELEVISION
(ON TV TUNER-EQUIPPED SYSTEMS)
You can watch television on the system if you have installed the
optional CV4000 TV Tuner kit (includes TV Tuner, antenna, and an
AC3024 harness).
Note: Broadcast television reception varies with location,
terrain, distance from the broadcast tower, and other factors.
Signal quality is likely to vary in a moving vehicle.
1 Press SOURCE to select the “TV TUNER” input. “TV TUNER” will
appear on the screen. If the screen remains dark, press the
remote’s POWER button.
2 Press the UP CH and DOWN CH arrow buttons on the remote to
change channels. You can also use the UP and DOWN arrows on
the front control panel. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons
allows you to access the auxiliary inputs of the TV Tuner.
3 To scan and store all available channels, press SOURCE MENU.
Note:
To watch broadcast television or videotapes in their
original format, press the DISPLAY MODE button on the
remote control until “STANDARD” is displayed on the screen.
This will properly size the image, instead of stretching the
image across the wide screen. In “STANDARD” mode, you will
see black bars on the sides of the image, like this:
Mini-stereo Headphone Jack
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USING THE INTEGRA TED GAME SYSTEM
There is an integrated video game built into the system. The Rosen
AC3169 game controller is included. Although the controller may
resemble controllers for home game systems, only the Rosen AC3169
is certified to operate with the A10.
The controller plugs into the overhead console as seen below.
To play a game:
Plug in the controller as shown.
Press SOURCE on the remote or
the front control panel until
“INTERNAL GAME” appears, along
with the game startup menu.
Press START on the controller.
Use the left joystick or the up and
down arrows on the controller to
select which game you want to
play from the menu list. Game
options include Pac-ManTM,
GalaxianTM, Dig-DugTM, Rally-XTM,
and BosconianTM.
Press A to start the game.
While playing, use A as a fire,
jump, or other action button.
To return to the game main menu, press START on the game controller.
.
Left Joystick
Arrow
keypad
Flat side of
Game
Controller
Connector
START
button
A (Fire)
button
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ANGLE
The Rosen A10 uses an advanced mechanical design to hold the
screen at the perfect viewing angle for you, your passengers, and
your vehicle. Here’s how to adjust the screen angle:
First, press the OPEN button on the front panel,
or on the remote. The screen will deploy.
OPEN
Second,
to allow the
adjuster to
move freely,
gently pull the
screen towards
you an inch or so,
and hold it there
with one hand.
Finally, let go of the screen and double-check the viewing angle.
You may need to repeat this process a few times to get the angle
just right for your height and the height of the vehicle seats.
.
ENTER
SOURCE
screen, move
left to move the
screen forward,
and to the right to move
the screen rearward.
Third,
while
holding the
the adjuster
slider with
your other
hand - to the
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USING EXTERNAL SOURCES
You may use optional external video games, camcorders, and other
portable video units by connecting the unit to the auxiliary RCA input
jacks on the unit. You must remove the cover to access the jacks,
and press SOURCE to select “AUXILIARY INPUT”.
Color-Coded RCA Jacks
Red — Right channel audio input
White — Left channel audio input
Yellow — Video input
To use an external game system, a 12VDC to 110VAC power inverter,
available at most electronic retail stores, is often required.
Note: If you want to watch non-widescreen, 4:3 images, press
the DISPLAY MODE button on the remote control until
“STANDARD” is displayed on the screen. This will properly
size the image, instead of stretching the image across the
wide screen. In “STANDARD” mode, you will see black bars
on the sides of the image, like this:
OPTIONAL ROSEN ACCESSORIES
Check with your authorized Rosen dealer or visit www.
rosenentertainment.com., for information on accessories available
for your A10 system. Some require installation parts and labor.
CV4000 TV Tuner kit
The CV4000 includes a TV Tuner that receives U.S. television
broadcasts, a wire harness, and a TV antenna. When installed using
theAC3024 harness, the TV Tuner is controlled by the A10 remote.
R5001 DVD Changer
This 10-disc changer plays CDs, DVDs, MP3 files, and Video CDs. It
is fully compatible with your system (adapter kit required).
AC3074 Remote Control
This is the original replacement remote control for the A10. In multiscreen systems, it’s a good idea to have a second remote control.
AC3003 Infrared Single-channel Wireless Headphones
These are the original-equipment headphones for the A10.
AC3062 Noise-Cancelling Infrared Wireless Headphones
These offer improved audio performance through electronic
cancellation of background and road noise. Single-channel only.
AC3072 Dual-Channel Infrared Wireless Headphones
These are required to use the A10 dual-zone modes, or for compatibility with factory IR headphone systems.
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MANAGING BLACK BARS
Motion picture film and cameras, and later
television screens, were originally designed
around a screen size that was almost square - it
was one-third wider than it was high (another
way to say this is that it had a width-to-height
ratio, or aspect ratio, of 4:3. This ratio, 4:3, can
also be expressed as 1.66:1.)
When widescreen movies using technologies
like Cinemascope and Panavision became
popular, new aspect ratios were used
for them - 1.78:1, 2.35:1, and even 2.55:1.
When high-definition television was
developed, a screen shape of 16:9, or 1.85:1,
was selected as the best compromise for
viewing widescreen movie images.
When you watch widescreen movies on a
standard 4:3 television, there are “black bars”
on the top and bottom of the screen. This is
often called a “letterbox” image. The alternative
is called “pan-and-scan”, where the edges of
the image are “cropped” off.
This system uses a widescreen 16:9, or 1.85:1
display - the same aspect ratio as highdefinition televisions. This means that when
viewing widescreen DVD’s, these black bars
are either non-existent, or greatly minimized.
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4:3
1.66:1
16:9
1.85:1
Letterbox
Widescreen
WHY ARE THE BLACK BARS STILL THERE SOMETIMES?
There are three possible reasons for black bars to appear on the top
and bottom of an A10 display:
1) You are watching a widescreen movie with an aspect ratio
greater than 1.85:1. (For more options on dealing with this, see
below). Check the disc jewel box to determine the DVD’s aspect
ratio - if you see 2.3:1, 2.33:1, or 2.35:1, this applies.
2) The internal DVD player has been set for a 4:3 display instead of a
16:9, wide display. See DVD Setup on Page 23 to correct this.
3) The “widescreen” DVD movie you are viewing is not “anamorphic”
or “enhanced for widescreen televisions”. These films, often older
DVD conversions, are not recommended for viewing on
widescreen displays. You can usually determine if your DVD was
produced for optimum compatibility with widescreen televisions by
looking for the word “anamorphic” or the phrase “enhanced for
widescreen televisions” on the box.
WHAT CAN I DO?
First, Rosen recommends that for best results you use DVD’s that
say “anamorphic” or “enhanced for widescreen televisions” on the
box. However, this system can get rid of black bars with just about
any DVD, by following the steps on the next page.
Note: To watch “fullscreen” DVD’s or broadcast television
(using an optional TV tuner), you can use the DISPLAY MODE
button to select “STANDARD”. This will properly size the
image, instead of stretching the image across the wide
screen. In “STANDARD” mode, you will see black bars on the
sides of the image.
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Eliminating Black Bars when viewing a DVD:
1) Make sure that the internal DVD player is set to “WIDE”
(see DVD Setup, page 23).
2) Use the Display Mode button to select “Wide” or “Zoom”.
• To view widescreen DVD’s, use “Wide”.
• To zoom the picture, use the “Zoom” mode.
Note: This feature will slightly “crop” the edges of the image.
For best results when zooming in on DVD images, use the Disc
Zoom feature below - not the “Zoom” Display Mode.
If this solution still isn’t satisfactory, go to step 3.
3) Use the Disc Zoom feature to completely fill the screen.
Again, the edges will be “cropped”, but the screen will be filled.
Press the DISC ZOOM button during playback to select among the
following options: x1.5, x2, and x4. You can then use the arrow
buttons to shift the magnified image left and right.
Note: Best results are obtained by connecting only
widescreen displays to the A10. The A10 DVD player can
provide either widescreen video or standard, non-widescreen
video - it cannot provide widescreen video for one screen and
standard video for other screens. Your Rosen authorized
dealer offers a selection of high-quality widescreen
automotive displays.
INTEGRA TING THE A10 WITH FACT ORY IR WIRELESS
HEADPHONE SYSTEMS
Some new vehicles have infrared wireless headphone systems built
in which allow rear-seat passengers to listen to the vehicle’s audio
system without playing the audio over the speakers.
Many of these systems operate on the same IR wavelength as the
wireless IR headphones used by video entertainment systems, and in
these cases interference between the two systems can result. The
A10 is compatible with these factory IR-headphone systems.
The A10 has a two-channel infrared headphone transmitter - that is, it
uses two IR “channels” - Channel A and Channel B, and can transmit
different audio programs on these two channels at the same time.
Standard wireless headphones, as well as factory IR headphone
systems, typically operate only on Channel A. Optional Rosen AC3007
Dual-Channel Headphones are required to receive Channel B - they
switch between Channels A and B at the touch of a button. They are
available from your Rosen authorized dealer.
Your Rosen Authorized dealer can configure the A10 to operate on
Channel B only, thus preventing interference with most factory
wireless headphone systems. This lets you use Channel A of your
optional AC3007 headphones for listening to the factory audio
system, and Channel B for listening to your A10 system.
Note: When the A10 is configured for factory-IR compatibility, the dual-zone functions described on Page 22 are not
available.
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USING THE A10 DUAL-ZONE MODES AND OUTPUT B
With the optional AC3072 headphones, the A10 supports the
following multi-zone and multi-screen features and capabilities:
Dual-Zone Audio on Headphone Channel B
What this means: One user can play the Internal Game, listening on
Channel A, while the other user listens on Channel B to Audio CDs or
MP3s using the Internal DVD drive.
How to do it:
Load a CD into the DVD drive.
The main-screen user sets their headphones to Channel A.
Press SOURCE and select INTERNAL GAME.
The audio-only user sets their headphones to Channel B.
Press OUTPUT B. “CONTROLLING OUTPUT B” appears.
Press SOURCE and select INTERNAL DVD.
Satellite Radio integration on Headphone Channel B
What this means: One user can play the Internal Game or watch
DVD’s, listening on Channel A, while the other user listens to their
optional Satellite Radio receiver on Channel B.
How to do it:
Have your Rosen Authorized dealer connect your Satellite Radio
receiver (not included) to the A10 Auxiliary Input 2, and have them
program the on-screen display input label to read “SATELLITE”.
The main screen user sets their headphones to Channel A.
Press SOURCE, select INTERNAL GAME or INTERNAL DVD.
The Satellite Radio listener sets their headphones to Channel B.
SOURCE
SOURCE
OUTPUT
B
SOURCE
Press OUTPUT B. “CONTROLLING OUTPUT B” appears.
Press SOURCE and select SATELLITE.
SOURCE
OUTPUT
B
Note: The Satellite Radio feature is not available if an
optional TV Tuner or DVD Changer is installed.
Viewing different video sources on different screens
What this means: When an optional additional screen is connected,
the user can select and control the video source for “Screen B”
independent of the main screen. For instance, the main screen can
be used to play the Internal Game, while Screen B displays a DVD.
How to do it:
The main screen user sets their headphones to Channel A.
Press SOURCE and select the source you want to view on
SOURCE
the main screen (INTERNAL DVD, INTERNAL GAME, etc.)
The Screen B user sets their headphones to Channel B.
Press OUTPUT B. “CONTROLLING OUTPUT B” appears.
Press SOURCE to select the source unit viewed on Screen B.
OUTPUT
B
SOURCE
Notes: Selecting “SAME AS MAIN SCREEN” for Screen B
causes all screens to display the same image at all times.
When this is selected, pressing SOURCE changes the
audio and video for all screens simultaneously.
The Internal Game cannot be routed to Screen B unless it is
already routed to the main screen. “SAME AS MAIN SCREEN”
must then be selected.
To control the source unit assigned to Output B
F
irst press OUTPUT B, then the desired button. For instance, to
pause a DVD, press OUTPUT B and then press PAUSE.
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DVD TYPICAL SETUP AND CONFIGURA TION
The following section explains how to customize various features of
the Internal DVD Player, including various language, display, and
parental control features.
Note: Many DVD menu settings do not apply to this system,
such as the Dynamic setting, since it is specifically engineered for automotive use. Changing the state of some
settings can cause apparent system failure. If you have
questions about the original state of any DVD setting, please
see the list on page 25.
To change the settings for the internal DVD Player:
1 Press SOURCE SETUP .
2 Use the navigation arrow buttons to highlight a selection.
3 Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
SETUP MENU -- MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
PREFERENCES
EXIT SETUP
If you try to perform an action that is not permitted
(such as accessing the Preferences menu while a
disc is playing), this on-screen symbol will appear:
Note: To access the Preferences page, you must completely
stop playback of any loaded disc, or eject the disc completely.
Changing the Aspect Ratio Mode
This is under the GENERAL tab. The
correct setting is WIDE. Changing this
setting to NORMAL/PS or NORMAL/LB
will result in distorted video.
- - GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
OP MODE
ANGLE MARK
OSD LANG
CAPTIONS
SCR SAVER
MAIN PAGE
Changing the Video Output Mode
To change the video output mode,
select GENERAL, and then select TV
TYPE. The default is NTSC. If you want
to be able to play PAL discs on your
NTSC monitors, select PAL. If you
change this setting and the picture
- - PREFERENCES PAGE - -
TV TYPE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
LOCALE
PARENTAL
“rolls”, see your Rosen dealer.
Note: The setting “MULTI” will automatically output NTSC
video from NTSC discs, and PAL video from PAL discs.
NTSC is the North American standard. Some discs do
not play properly when MULTI is selected.
The Digital Output Setting
There is a setting in the menu for a
Digital Audio output. This unit does not
have a digital audio output. Leave this
setting in the ANALOG mode.
Note: Enabling the Digital Audio
AUDIO OUT
OP MODE
DUAL MONO
DYNAMIC
PRO LOGIC
LPCM OUT
MAIN PAGE
mode disables the analog audio
output used by the FM Modulator
and the IR headphones, and can
resemble a system audio failure.
-- AUDIO SETUP --
NORMAL/PS
NORMAL/LB
WIDE
MULTI
NTSC
PAL
ANALOG
SPDIF/RAW
SPDIF/PCM
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Parental Control
The supplied remote control does not support the Parental Control
feature.
Changing Language Settings
Several language settings can be customized on the DVD Player.
These languages can vary depending on the language supported by
the DVD disc.
Notes:
· Not all language settings are supported by all discs.
· The languages supported vary with the individual option setting -
there is not a global language setting.
To change the on-screen
display language, select GENERAL and
OSD LANG .
- - GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
PIC MODE
ANGLE MARK
OSD LANG
CAPTIONS
SCR SAVER
MAIN PAGE
ENGLISH
CHINESE
To change the soundtrack language, select PREFERENCES and
AUDIO.
To change the subtitle or caption
language, select PREFERENCES and
SUBTITLE.
To change the disc menu language,
select PREFERENCES and DISC MENU.
- - PREFERENCES PAGE - -
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
LOCALE
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
SMART NAV
DEFAULTS
MAIN PAGE
- - PREFERENCES PAGE - -
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
LOCALE
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
SMART NAV
DEFAULTS
MAIN PAGE
- - PREFERENCES PAGE - -
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
LOCALE
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
SMART NAV
DEFAULTS
MAIN PAGE
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
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Concealing the “Angle Mark”
To display or conceal the “angle mark,”
which appears during scenes that support a multiple-viewing-angle feature,
select GENERAL and ANGLE MARK.
Since the remote included does not support
this feature, the default state for this
setting is “OFF”.
Activating Captions and Subtitles
To enable or disable captions or subtitles,
select GENERAL and CAPTIONS.
Note: If CAPTIONS is set to OFF,
the SUBTITLE button will be
defeated from working. If SUBTITLE
OFF is selected under Preferences
– Audio, then the SUBTITLE button
can still enable subtitles during
playback, as long as CAPTIONS is
set to ON.
Deactivating the “Smart Nav” MP3
On-Screen Menu Display
To play MP3 discs without the “Smart Nav”
on-screen menu display, select PREFERENCES, then SMART NA V .
- - GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
PIC MODE
ANGLE MARK
OSD LANG
CAPTIONS
SCR SAVER
MAIN PAGE
- - GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
PIC MODE
ANGLE MARK
OSD LANG
CAPTIONS
SCR SAVER
MAIN PAGE
- - PREFERENCES PAGE - -
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
LOCALE
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
SMART NAV
DEFAULTS
MAIN PAGE
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
NO MENU
WITH MENU
DVD Setup Options List
The factory default options are given in bold type.
GENERAL PAGE
TV DISPLAY: NORMAL/PS, NORMAL/LB, WIDE
TV TYPE: MUL TI, NTSC, PAL
ANGLE MARK: ON, OFF
OSD LANG: ENGLISH, CHINESE
CAPTIONS: ON, OFF
SCRN SAVER: OFF, ON
SPEAKER SETUP
DOWNMIX: LT/RT, STEREO
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO OUTPUT : ANALOG, SPDIF/RAW, SPDIF/PCM
DYNAMIC: OFF to FULL (eight steps)
LPCM: 48K, 96K (Inoperative on A10)
PREFERENCES PAGE
AUDIO: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE,JAPANESE
SUBTITLE: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE,
JAPANESE, OFF
DISC MENU: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SP ANISH, CHINESE, JAPANESE
LOCALE: CHINA, FRANCE, HONG KONG , JAPAN, TAIWAN,
GBR, USA
PARENTAL: OFF
PASSWORD: 3308
SMART NAV: No menu, with menu
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FAQ’S
I HAVE NO PICTURE AND NO SOUND - WHA T’S WRONG?
The system has low- and high-voltage and temperature protection
circuits. If the voltage or temperature goes beyond the limits, the
system shuts off. The power wire or power harness may have been
disconnected, or the fuse may have failed. Contact your Rosen
authorized dealer to determine if this is the case.
Note: The system voltage range is 11-16VDC operating
voltage. The system operating temperature is 0o to 60
Celsius. Use of the system beyond the safe operating ranges
listed can cause temporary or permanent damage to the unit such damage may not be covered by manufacturer’s warranty.
I HAVE A PICTURE, BUT NO SOUND OR DISTORTED SOUND. WHY?
Check the MUTE button. Check the volume on the radio, and make
sure the radio is tuned to the right frequency - try tuning the FMM and
the radio to a new frequency. Check the headphones; ensure the
headphones have a direct “line of sight” to the infrared transmitter
below the monitor. Replace headphone batteries, if needed. Check
the DVD Setup Menu - the Audio Output setting must be set to
“ANALOG” and the Speaker Downmix setting must be set to
“STEREO”. If using a CD you have made yourself, make sure you did
not set the recording level too high. Make sure you to check CH A and
CH B if you are using AC3072 two-channel headphones.
WHY DON’T THE PREVIOUS OR NEXT BUTTONS WORK WITH A
VCD?
Some VCDs don’t support these - erratic operation can result.
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WHY DO I GET NO RESPONSE WHEN I PRESS THE REMOTE
BUTTONS?
Check the battery in the remote control.
THE DOME LIGHT WENT OUT - WHY?
The dome light has a 5-minute timer to prevent accidental battery drain.
I HAVE BLACK BARS ON THE TO P AND BOTT OM OF MY SCREEN
WITH A WIDESCREEN DVD - HOW DO I GET RID OF THEM?
See page 20.
WITH THE AC3072 DUAL-CHANNEL HEADPHONES, CHANNEL A
AND CHANNEL B HAVE THE SAME AUDIO. HOW DO I CHANGE
WHA T I HEAR ON CHANNEL B?
Press OUTPUT B and then press SOURCE to change Output B’s
assigned source. See page 22 for more information on dual-zone use.
WHY DOESN’T THE STOP/EJECT BUTTON DOESN’T EJECT THE
DISC RIGHT AWAY?
While a disc is playing, this button acts as a STOP button. To eject a
disc while it is playing, press the STOP/EJECT button twice in quick
succession. The Eject button on the remote control always ejects the
disc immediately.
THE DISC WILL NOT EJECT AT ALL - WHAT DO I DO?
Using a paper clip, press the reset button (see page 7 for its location).
If this section does not address your question, please contact your
Rosen authorized dealer. Also, your system has internal diagnostic
capabilities that are accessible to authorized Rosen dealers. To locate
a Rosen Entertainment Systems authorized dealer, please visit
www.rosenentertainment.com.
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