Rosen Entertainment Systems R5505 User Manual
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R5505 DVD/CD/MP3 Player w/ TV Tuner
R5506 DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Owner's Manual and Installation Guide
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Warning!
Table of Contents
THE R5505/R5506 DVD/CD/MP3 PLA YERS ARE DESIGNED TO
ENABLE VIEWING OF DVD OR CD-VIDEO RECORDINGS ONL Y
FOR REAR-SEA T OCCUPANTS.
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 RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH. SUCH USE
MA Y ALSO VIOLATE STA TE LAW.
ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THA T
MA Y RESUL T 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, it does not show the
exact installation methods for your particular system or
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 P layed b y this u nit ................................................... 4
Using the DVD player ........................................................ 5
The Remote Control .......................................................... 7
DVD/VCD/CD-Audio Playback .......................................... 8
Watching Broadcast Television (R5505 only)................. 10
MP3 Playback on CD-R discs.......................................... 11
Installation and Wiring.................................................... 1 2
Setup ............................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 16
INTRODUCTION
The R5505 and R5506 are full-featured disc players, supporting DVD, CD-Video, CD-Audio, and MP3 playback, and are
designed specifically for the mobile environment. They are
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, they can also support
use of optional digital audio processors. These DVD players
incorporate 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 R5505 and R5506 are designed to be components in a full
audio/video system. If you have any questions about compatible
components, such as monitors, FM modulators, or other audio/
video products, contact your authorized Rosen/necvox dealer.
Accessories Supplied
• 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 R5505 and R5506 play 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 Unit”
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 DVD player
Keep all liquids, including beverages and cleaning liquids,
away from the DVD player. 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 DVD player
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 . THIS IS A CLASS I
LASER PRODUCT , USING A LASER WHICH COULD CAUSE
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF IMPROPERL Y
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 UNIT
Discs Compatible with the R5505 and R5506
DVD, Video CD (VCD), CD/CD-R, and MP3 discs are compatible with the unit. 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 DVD player to warm up,
and for the condensation to evaporate. If playback issues
continue, please see your authorized Rosen/necvox dealer.
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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
ACC or engine
ON position
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 this DVD
player.
Region Icons:
ALL
1
1
4
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Discs Incompatible with the R5505 and R5506
The following disc types are incompatible:
• 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 DVD PLA YER
In order to operate the player, the vehicle ignition key switch
must be in the 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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DVD
icon
Play/
Pause
icon
DTS
surround
icon
Angle
mark
icon
MP3
icon
Numeric display
Repeat
status
icons
Disc
status
indicator
Dolby
surround
indicator
VCD
icon
Playback
Control
indicator
Front-Panel Controls
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1 Disc loading drawer
2 Front-panel display
3 [POWER] button
4 [PLAY/P AUSE] button
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5 [STOP] button
6 [OPEN/CLOSE] button
7 A/V auxiliary inputs
2
The [POWER] button turns the DVD player on and off. The
[POWER] button on the remote can also turn on the unit.
3
The [OPEN/CLOSE] button operates the disc loading drawer.
For information on using the rest of the front-panel controls,
please see the sections describing disc playback.
4
The front-panel display provides basic information about the
status of the DVD player. Please note that essential informa-
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tion about using the unit will be displayed on the video screen
connected to the unit, and initial setup of the DVD player
cannot be completed without an operating video monitor
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providing this on-screen display of menus and settings.
Whenever the term “on-screen display” is used, it refers to the
video monitor display, not the front panel display.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
Power
Source -
DVD/TV/EXT
Scan
Surround
Zoom
Next /Previous -
Audio
SKIP
Menu
Title Menu
Navigation
keys
Slow
Stop
Open/Close
A-B
Display
Angle
Volume
Subtitle
Mute
Setup
Equalizer
Enter/Play
Fast
Pause/Step
Numeric
keypad
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.
If you try to perform an action that is not permitted at the
moment, the DVD playerdisplays the following symbol on the
screen:
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 loaded DVD disc
disallows the attempted action.
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