Rosen Entertainment Systems ClearVue A9 User Manual
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Owner's Manual
A9 DVD Entertainment System
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NOTICE OF INTENDED USE
ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO
ENABLE VIEWING OF VIDEO RECORDINGS ONL Y FOR REARSEAT 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 DEA TH. SUCH USE
MA Y ALSO VIOLATE STA TE LAW.
ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODIL Y INJUR Y OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT
MA Y RESUL T 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.
Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Switching On, Lowering and Adjusting the Screen, Finding the Remote Control Buttons Y ou Need, Listening Over the Vehicle Speakers
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Discs Played by the A9 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Changing Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Using the Dome Lights ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Basic Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Using Menu and Navigation Buttons ...........................................................................................................................................................11
Using Audio Buttons .....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Using DVD Disc Feature Buttons ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Changing the Shape and Size of the Image .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Changing the Remote Battery ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Audio CD and MP3 Playback....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Rosen Entertainment Sound ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Using the Headphones ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Listening Over the Car Speakers ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Watching Broadcast Television (with Tuner-equipped systems) ............................................................................................................. 16
Using Games and Camcorders ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Optional Accessories for your A9 ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
What Can I Do About Black Bars On the Screen?...................................................................................................................................... 18
Changing DVD Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
GETTING STARTED USING YOUR A9
OPEN button
Disc slot
Control Panel
Switching On, Lowering and Adjusting the Screen
Use the system when your vehicle is running, or with the
ignition key switch in the “accessory” position.
Press the OPEN button, as shown. The screen lowers and
powers on automatically. To adjust the viewing position, slide
the adjuster from left to right.
The Front Panel Controls of the A9
Navigation
Keys
Previous
Next
Speaker
On/Off
Mute
Dome light
LCD Screen
OPEN
ENTER
SOURCE
Dome light
Screen angle
adjuster
Infrared transmitter
(for headphones)
OPEN
Open
Stop/
Eject
Note: While a disc is playing, the Stop/Eject 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 always
ejects the disc immediately.
Play/
Pause
ENTER
SOURCE
Rosen
Entertainment
Sound
Source
Select
Dome Light
Watching Video
To Watch a DVD:
(Note: The ignition key switch must be in the Run or Accessory position)
1 Press EJECT to remove any loaded disc.
2 Insert a DVD onto the slot, label side up.
3 For most DVDs, playback begins automatically. If not, press
PLA Y or ENTER as instructed on screen (this varies by DVD).
To Watch Broadcast Television (with optional TV tuner):
1 Press SOURCE until “TV Tuner “ and a channel number (for
example, “2”) appear on the screen.
2 To change channels, press
NEXT or PREVIOUS on the front
panel, or UP CH and DOWN CH on the remote.
To Use Another Video Source (optional video game or camcorder):
1 Connect the RCA audio and video outputs of the device to the
RCA inputs of the A9.
2 Press SOURCE until “Auxiliary Input” appears on the screen.
Listening Over the Vehicle Speakers
1 Press SPEAKER. “Speaker Sound Enabled” will appear on the
screen. (If “Headphone Sound Only” appears, press again.)
2 Turn on the car radio. Make sure A9 MUTE is off. Tune to FM
frequency 87.9. If no A9 audio is heard, try tuning in 88.3.
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.
Inserting a disc
Auxiliary Input
RCA Jacks
(remove cover
to access)
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Activating the Dome Light
Rosen A9 Owner’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Rosen A9 Vehicle Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual. To get the most enjoyment from using your A9 system,
please make sure that you and your passengers take time to read
these instructions.
Your system includes the following components:
· An 9.0” widescreen flat panel display
· An internal DVD/CD/MP3 Player
· Wireless Infrared (IR) Headphones (2 pair) (AC 3003)
· A Remote Control (AC3025)
· A Stereo FM Modulator (lets A9 sound be heard over your
vehicle’s speakers)
· Other parts and cables installed out of sight in your vehicle
Precautions
In order to operate the player, the
vehicle ignition key switch must be
in the ACC or engine ON position.
WARNING!
Operate the system with the engine
running, if possible. To avoid a dead
battery, do not use the system for long
periods of time without starting the
engine.
ACC or engine
ON position
• Use this system only if properly installed by a qualified installer.
• If the units show signs of overheating or malfunction, power off
the unit and consult your dealer immediately.
• Do not open the unit - there are no serviceable parts inside.
• Do not press on the display surface; this can 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.
• If your car was parked in a very cold or very hot place, the
picture may not be clear. The A9 system is not damaged. The
picture will become clear after the temperature returns to normal.
• When using portable radios and telephones near the system,
picture or sound interference may occur.
Notes:
The system’s operating voltage range is 11-16VDC operat-
ing voltage.
Celsius. Use of the A9 system beyond the safe operating
ranges listed can cause temporary or permanent damage to
the unit, and such damage may not covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
When using optional wired headphones, use headphones
with a volume control, such as the Rosen AC3004. The A9
has no volume adjustment - adjust volume using the volume
control on the wireless headphones or the vehicle radio.
The system operating temperature is 0
o
to 50
o
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DISCS PLA YED BY THE A7
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Compatible Discs
DVD, Video CD (VCD), CD/CD-R, and MP3 discs are compatible with
the A9. The identifying logo and description of each disc type is given
below.
DVD 12 cm disc/8 cm disc
(single-sided disc only)
Video CD 12 cm disc/8 cm disc
CD/CD-R, MP3 12 cm disc/8 cm disc
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 the DVD disc does not correspond
to the Region number of this player (Region 1), it 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 A9
.
Region Icons:
ALL
1
1
4
6
Incompatible Discs:
The following disc types are incompatible:
· DVD-ROM
· DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM
· Photo CD
· CD-ROM
· CD-Audio manufactured with certain copy protection methods
· Any DVD with a Region number other than “1” and “ALL”
Any disc that does not meet DVD Consortium standards.
DVD Operation that varies from disc to disc
When a DVD disc is made, the creator has several options to choose
in deciding how the disc will operate when played. For instance,
some discs begin playing immediately, while other discs display a
menu and require a menu selection to be made.
The DVD standard also allows the maker of a DVD disc to disable
certain functions at certain times, such as Fast-forward and Stop
(this is why you can’t skip past the copyright warning screen). If
some feature cannot be used, usually it is the disc preventing the A9
from executing the operation.
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Changing Monitor Settings
Display Adjustments: The A9 monitor has adjustable video settings.
To change these settings, press the ENTER button on the overhead
console and hold it for two seconds. A menu with the following
options appears:
COLOR (32)
CONTRAST (32)
BRIGHT (32)
TINT (32)
To select a setting to be changed: Press the DOWN button to move
the cursor down the menu list (it will cycle back to the the top).
To change the value of a setting: Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow
buttons to decrease and increase the value of the setting. The range
is zero to 63, with 32 as the default.
To exit the menu: Press the ENTER button to save the settings and
exit the menu.
Selecting among various display modes: The A9 has a
“widescreen” display, with a 16:9 aspect ratio (the same aspect ratio
as high-definition televisions).
• To view widescreen DVD’s, press the DISPLAY MODE button
until “Wide” is displayed on the screen.
• To watch “fullscreen” DVD’s or broadcast television (using an
optional TV tuner), press until “Standard” is displayed.
• To stretch the picture to take up more of the screen, select the
“Stretch” mode.
Note: While it is not technically a “monitor” setting, the
internal DVD player can be configured for either a widescreen
16:9 output compatible with the 9” screen, or for a a standard
4:3 output. Using the correct “WIDE” setting will eliminate or
greatly reduce the “black bars” on the top and bottom of the
screen when viewing a widescreen DVD. See page 18 for
more information.
Using the Dome Lights
The A9 has built-in dome lights for interior illumination. In many
vehicles, this feature replaces an original factory dome light, which is
sometimes displaced by installation of the A9 system.
The dome lights are controlled by both the Dome Light button on the
front panel and by the matching button on the remote control.
OPEN
Note: Some vehicles have a dome light dimming feature that
causes the dome light to fade out gradually. The system dome
light may not fade in the exact manner as the factory dome
light, but will still turn on and off normally in conjunction with
the use of the vehicle’s doors. This is proper operation for the
system. If you have any questions, contact your Rosen
authorized dealer.
ENTER
SOURCE
Dome Light
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