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NOTICE OF INTENDED USE
Rosen Entertainment Systems are designed to enable
viewing of video ONLY for rear-seat occupants, 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 protec-
tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovi-
sion Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Table of Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Switching On, Lowering the Screen, 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 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Replacing the Remote Battery .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
CD Audio and MP3 Playback .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Using the Included Wireless Headphones ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Listening Over the Car Speakers .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Adjusting the Screen Angle ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Using External Sources ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Managing Black Bars ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
DVD Typical Setup and Confi guration ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
FAQ’s and Resetting Your System ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
DVD Factory Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Service Parts ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
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GETTING STARTED
Use the system with the vehicle running, or with the ignition
key switch in the “accessory” position.
Make certain that the remote and the headphones have their
batteries properly inserted.
To Lower the Screen and Switch On the System:
Be sure the ignition key is the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Press the OPEN button on the front panel or the POWER
button on the remote. The screen will open and the system
will turn on.
To Watch a DVD:
1 Press SOURCE until
“
DVD PLAYER” is displayed.
Press
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
EJECT to remove
PLAY or ENTER as instructed on screen.
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Front View
Open Button
Reset
Button
Dome Light
LCD Screen
Disc Slot
Console-mounted Input Jack Locations
Auxiliary Input
RCA Jacks
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 1” appears on the screen.
Listening Over the Vehicle Speakers
1 Press SPEAKER. “Speaker Sound” will appear on the screen.
2 Turn on the car radio. Tune to one of the following frequencies
87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9 (see page 15 for more
information.)
Using the Dome Lights
1 Press the DOME LIGHT button to turn the dome lights on or off.
Note: The Dome Lights have a safety feature to disable them
after the car is turned off with the doors closed for more than
15 minutes.
The Front Panel Controls
Speakers/Navigation Up
Play/Pause
Eject Button
Previous Chapter or
Track/Navigation Left
Navigation Down
Open/Enter/
DVD System Menu- press
and hold Open button for 2 seconds
Source Button
Dome Lights
Next Chapter or
Track/Navigation
Right
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing a Rosen Entertainment System!
Here’s a list of some things you can do with your system:
· Play DVD movies, music CDs, or discs with MP3 audio fi les.
· 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.
Your system includes the following components:
· An overhead, wide-screen, fl at-panel display.
· A built-in overhead DVD/CD/MP3 Player.
· Two (2) wireless infrared headphones.
· Remote control.
· A stereo FM modulator (this lets the system audio play over
your vehicle speakers). Optional in some systems.
· Other parts and cables installed out of sight in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS
In order to operate the system, the
vehicle ignition key switch must be
in the ACC or engine ON position.
• Use this system only if properly installed by a qualifi ed
installer.
• If the unit 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 availa ble 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 distorted picture. The picture will return after the
system temperature returns to normal.
Note:
The system’s operating voltage range is 11-16VDC
operating voltage. The system operating temperature is
o
32
to 140o 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.
ACC or engine
ACC or eng
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DISCS PLAYED
Compatible Discs
DVD, Video CD (VCD), and CD-Audio discs discs are compatible with
the T8 system. Compatible discs have these logos on their labels:
Also, the unit can play most CD-Recordable discs containing CD-Audio, MP3 fi les, and JPEG images - but not all such discs. Since these
discs are usually made on home computers, there is no certifi cation
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, Pacifi c Islands, Mexico, Central/
South America.
Region 5: Russia and the former Soviet Union, Africa, Indian subconti-
nent, North Korea
Region 6: China
Region 8: Special International Venues (Cruise Ships, Airlines, etc.)
DVD Region Icons
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INCOMPATIBLE DISCS
The following disc types are incompatible with the system:
· DVD-ROM/DVD-RAM/DVD+RAM discs.
· Most DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW discs.
· Some Photo CD discs.
· CD-ROM data discs.
· CD-Audio discs made with certain copy protection methods.
· Any DVD with a different Region number than the unit.
· Any disc that does not meet DVD Forum standards.
Why the system doesn’t respond the same way to all discs
When a DVD disc is created, the creator has to defi ne 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 DISPLAY
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 fi t the screen, standard
broadcast TV and many video games don’t.
• To view widescreen DVD’s, press the DISPLAY button on the
system’s remote control 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 DISPLAY button on the remote con-
trol and hold it for two seconds. The following menu appears:
To select a setting to be changed: Press the DOWN button to move the
cursor down the menu list. After you reach the fi nal setting, pressing
the DISPLAY button again will cause you to exit the menu.
To change the value of a setting: Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow but-
tons. The range is from 0 to 63.
To exit the menu: Press the DISPLAY button to save settings and exit.
Note: See Page 12 for more on adjusting the Brightness setting.
Note: The internal DVD player can be confi gured for either a
16:9 “Wide” image output or a 4:3 standard image output. Since
the unit has a widescreen display, the DVD player should be
confi gured for “Wide”. For more, see Page 13.
Note: The internal DVD player also has a set of video adjustments, which are separate from the main adjustments. For more
information, please see Page 18.
USING THE BUILT-IN LED DOME LIGHTS
The system has built-in dome lights. In many vehicles, these built-in
dome lights may 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.
Note: Some vehicles have a dome light dimming feature that
causes the light to fade out gradually after the doors are closed.
The unit’s dome light may not turn off 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.
Dome Light
button
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
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You can use the remote control to operate the system, including
access to features not available on the front panel. The unit 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 defi nitions of each remote control button’s specifi c
function, see the following pages.
1 Open/ Optional Source Unit Power 15 System Menu
2 Pause 16 Disc Zoom
3 Stop 17 Navigate left
4 Play 18 Enter
5 Previous Chapter/Track 19 Navigate Right
6 Reverse 20 Display
7 Fast forward 21 Setup Menu
8 Next Chapter/Track 22 Navigate Down
9 Speaker Sound Control 23 Disc Menu
10 RES - Not Applicable 24 Day/Night Brightness
11 Mute 25 Dome Light On/Off
12 Eject 26 Output B - Not Applicable
13 Source select
14 Navigate Up
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),
there will be no response from the unit. This is normal operation
and is not a problem with your system.
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BASIC REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
1 Open/ Optional Source Unit Power
Pressing this button when the screen is closed will open the screen.
(There is also an OPEN button on the front control panel.)
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.
Note: The system turns on when the screen opens.
4 Play
Press to begin or resume playback of a DVD.
Note: When the disc is fi rst 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.
12 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.
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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.
Press the FAST REVERSE button multiple times to adjust search
direction and speed. Choose from 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x. Press PLAY to
resume regular play.
7 Forward/Search
Press during playback to fast forward. Press the FAST FORWARD but-
ton multiple times to adjust search direction and speed. Choose from
2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x. Press PLAY to resume regular play.
24 Day/Night
This button controls display brightness for optimum viewing.
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USING MENU AND NAVIGATION BUTTONS
13 Source
This button lets you select the internal DVD/CD player or the Auxiliary
input.
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.
17, 19 Left/Right Arrows
Press to move left or right in a menu
18 Enter
Press to make a menu selection.
21 Setup Menu
The internal DVD Source has a setup menu that can be accessed by
pressing SETUP.
SOURCE
ENTER
SETUP
USING AUDIO BUTTONS
9 Speaker Sound Control
This button allows you to select between “Headphones Only” and
“Speaker Sound”. Headphone audio is not affected by this button.
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.
USING DVD DISC FEATURES
23 Disc Menu
Press to see the main menu for the DVD being played.
DISC
MENU
CHANGING THE SHAPE AND SIZE OF THE IMAGE
DISPLAY
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16 Disc Zoom
View the same scene on a DVD at different magnifi cations.
1 Press the DISC ZOOM button during playback to select among the
following options: x1.5, x2, x3, and Off.
2 Press the arrow buttons to shift the magnifi ed section of the screen.
3 To resume normal playback, press DISC ZOOM until “Zoom off” is
displayed.
20 Display
This button lets you select from the various screen display modes.
• 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:
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• 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.
• To adjust the Display settings (color, contrast, etc.), press and hold
the DISPLAY button for two seconds.
For more information about image shapes, see “Managing Black Bars”,
on Page 17.
REPLACING THE REMOTE BATTERY
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.
CD AUDIO, MP3, JPEG, AND VIDEO CD PLAYBACK
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.Some
CDs recorded in CD-R or CD-RW mode may not play.
MP3, JPEG, Video CD Playback
When a disc containing MP3, JPEG, or Video CD fi les is inserted, the
following screen appears. Use the arrow buttons to select a fi le type.
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USING THE INCLUDED WIRELESS HEADPHONES
The system comes with two (2) infrared (IR) wireless headphones.
These headphones receive a signal from an IR transmitter built into the
unit. These headphones allow rear-seat passengers to listen without
using the vehicle speakers.
To turn the headphones on and off, slide or press the Power ON/OFF
button on the ear piece. The Power LED on the ear piece indicates
when headphone power is on. Power turns off automatically after several minutes of no audio, in order to preserve battery life.
To adjust the headphone volume, rotate the thumb wheel on the head-
phones.
Adjust headphones
here
Power On/Off Switch
Volume Knob Power
LED
Batteries
REPLACING HEADPHONE BATTERIES
The wireless IR headphones require two AAA batteries. To replace the
batteries, slide off the battery compartment door on the left earpiece
and insert batteries, as shown. Make certain that the battery orientation
matches the marks inside the battery compartment.
LISTENING OVER THE CAR SPEAKERS
The system uses an FM Modulator (FMM) to send audio through the
vehicle radio and speakers. To listen over your speakers:
1 Make sure system MUTE is off. Press SPEAKER. “Speaker
Sound” appears.
2 Turn on the car radio. Tune to one of the following FM frequencies
87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9
You may want to store the FM Modulator frequency as a preset of your
radio for ease of use.
If the words “Headphones Only” appear. Press the Speaker button a
second time to display “Speaker Sound”. If you have any questions
about your FMM, please ask you Rosen dealer.
Note: After you fi nish listening over the car speakers, press the speaker
button to display “Headphones Only”. This returns the car radio to
normal function.
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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ANGLE
Rosen 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 open.
Second, gently
pull the screen
towards you.
Fourth, release screen and 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.
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Third, while hold-
ing the screen,
turn adjustment
wheel to the
right to move the
screen forward,
left to move the
screen rearward.
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 press SOURCE to select “Auxiliary 1”.
Red — Right channel audio input
White — Left channel audio input
Yellow — Video input
Note: If your dealer has connected a remote Audio/Video
panel DO NOT attempt to use the console mounted auxiliary input simultaneously.
To use an external game system, a 12VDC to 110VAC power inverter,
available at most electronic retail stores, is often required.
If you want to watch non-widescreen, 4:3 images, press
Note:
the DISPLAY 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:
Color-Coded RCA Jacks
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MANAGING BLACK BARS
Motion picture fi lm 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 highdefi nition 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 high- defi nition televisions. This means that when viewing
widescreen DVD’s, these black bars are either
non-existent, or greatly minimized.
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 the 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 19 to correct this.
3) The “widescreen” DVD movie you are viewing is not “anamorphic”
or “enhanced for widescreen televisions”. These fi lms, 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?
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 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 13).
2) Use the DISPLAY 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 fi ll the screen.
Again, the edges will be “cropped”, but the screen will be fi lled.
Press the DISC ZOOM button during playback to select among the
available options. You can then use the arrow buttons to shift the magnifi ed image left and right.
Note: Best results are obtained by connecting only widescreen
displays to the system. The 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.
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DVD TYPICAL SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
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,
since it is specifi cally engineered for automotive use. Changing
the state of some settings can cause apparent system failure.
Don’t change any settings other than those described in this
section. If you have questions about the original state of any
DVD setting, please see the list on page ...
To change the settings for the internal DVD player:
1 Press SETUP.
2 Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to highlight a selection.
3 Press the ENTER button to confi rm your selection
Try to perform an action that is not permitted or not permitted 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.
SETUP MENU -- MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
PREFERENCES
EXIT SETUP
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Changing the Aspect Ratio Mode
This is under the GENERAL SETUP tab,
under TV DISPLAY. The correct setting is
WIDE. Changing this setting to NORMAL/
PS or NORMAL/LB will result in distorted
video.
Changing the Video Output Mode
To change the video output mode, select
PREFERENCES, 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 “rolls”, see your Rosen
dealer.
Note: The setting “AUTO” will automatically output NTSC
video from NTSC discs, and PAL video from PAL discs.
NTSC is the North American standard. Some discs may
not play properly when AUTO is selected.
Parental Control
The factory set Parental Control password is 3308.
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. To change these settings, select the PREFERENCES
page.
Note:· Not all language settings are supported by all discs.
SETUP MENU -- MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
PREFERENCES
EXIT SETUP
To change the on-screen
display language, select GENERAL and
OSD LANGUAGE.
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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 MENU LANG.
NOTE: If you select another language,
the change takes effect immediately
on the on-screen menu, making any
needed correction diffi cult if you select
a language you don’t read. Avoid
changing menu languages unless
absolutely needed.
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 OnScreen Menu Display
To play MP3 discs without the “Smart Nav”
on-screen menu display, select PREFERENCES, then SMART NAV.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I RESET MY SYSTEM?
To RESET the system, press and hold the RESET Button for 3 or more
seconds. The RESET Button is located in the Display Pocket (see page 7)
MY SYSTEM IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMANDS
Periodically, the DVD System may receive confl icting commands from
a DVD or remote control. When this happens, the System may not
respond properly to the Remote Control, Control Buttons, or may be
Locked Up and not respond at all.
Solution: The System needs to be RESET as described above.
Solution: Replace the Battery in the Remote Control.
MY SCREEN WILL NOT OPEN
The Screen REQUIRES POWER to open. Confi rm that the System has
power by checking to see if the Control Buttons are Illuminated when the
Vehicle Key is in the On or ACC Position.
Solution: If the Control Buttons are NOT Illuminated, please replace the
Power Fuse.
Solution: If the Control Buttons are Illuminated, Please use the Manual
Open Card, located in the Owners Manual, and RESET the system as
described above.
MY AUDIO HAS STATIC ON THE RADIO
To receive audio over the radio, the radio must be tuned to a broadcast
station, which is not in use by a local radio station.
Solution: Set the FMM to an alternate radio station. Then tune the Radio the newly selected station. The FMM is generally located under the
dash area, and my require a visit to your Rosen Dealer.
MY DVD WILL NOT PLAY
Some DVDs will not play properly due to compatibility, dirty, edge roughness or damage to the disc.
Solution: Confi rm the DVD is a compatible format. (see page 9)
Solution: Check and clean the DVD as needed.
Solution: Use a pencil or soft wood to smooth the edge of the disk
Solution: Replace the DVD if it is scratched, cracked or warped.
I CAN NOT GET AUDIO ON THE RADIO
To receive audio over the radio, the System must have SPEAKERS
ENABLE selected, and the Radio must be tuned to the proper station.
Solution: Press the SPEAKER BUTTON on the Remote Control to
enable the radio transmission.
Solution: Tune the radio to the proper FM station as directed in the
“Listening Over the Radio” section of this manual. (see page 15)
MY DVD WILL NOT EJECT
Damaged DVDs, incompatible DVDs or Improper System installation
will prevent the DVD from ejecting and may lockup the System.
Solution: Reset the System (as described above) then quickly press
EJECT while the disc is spinning.
Solution: Check the DVD for damage, replace the DVD if it is
scratched, cracked or warped.
Solution: Confi rm the DVD is a compatible format. (see page 9)
Solution: Check to insure that excessive pressure is not causing the
DVD Slot to distort. If necessary, loosen the four mounting screws
slightly to relieve pressure on the DVD Slot.
I DO NOT HAVE HEADPHONE AUDIO
The Headphone audio should be preset at all times, unless the MUTE
is on, or a DVD Setting has been changed in the DVD Settings Menu.
Solution: Press the MUTE Button to enable the audio and turn the
MUTE OFF.
Solution: Confi rm that the Headphones are turned on, and the ON
LED Indicator is Illuminated, change batteries if needed.
Solution: Check the DVD Setting and restore them to FACTORY SETTINGS if needed. (see page 22)
MY PICTURE FREEZES
Damaged or incompatible DVDs will cause the system to freeze and
lockup the System.
Solution: Check and Clean the DVD as needed.
Solution: Replace the DVD if it is scratched, cracked or warped.
Solution: Confi rm the DVD is a compatible format. (see page 9)
Solution: Reset the System (as described above).
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MY RADIO LOSES ITS NORMAL STATIONS
While the System is set to broadcast over the Radio with SPEAKERS
ENABLED, the vehicle’s antenna is temporally disabled.
Solution: Press the SPEAKER BUTTON on the Remote to restore the
vehicle antenna, “Headphones Only” will appear on the screen
MY PICTURE IS DISTORTED
Excessive cold or hot temperatures will cause the picture on the display to become distorted or lose color or contrast.
Solution: Allow the System temperature to return to normal operating
temperatures. This may take up to an hour after the air temperature in
the vehicle is at a comfortable level.
MY PICTURE IS BLACK
The Screen will appear Black or Dark Blue if there is no video signal.
This may happen if the DVD Fails to initialize properly or if a source is
selected which is not connected.
Solution: Eject the DVD and inspect it for damage, scratches or
cracks. Clean the DVD and re-insert the disc.
Solution: Reset the System. (see page 21)
MY SYSTEM RESETS WHEN I START MY VEHICLE
Low voltage levels during starting the vehicle can fall below the minimum operating levels for the System.
Solution: Insure your battery is fully charged and in good condition.
Solution: Avoid operating your system without the engine running for
periods longer than 10 minutes.
For other questions and capabilities please contact your authorized
Rosen dealer. To locate a Rosen Entertainment Systems authorized
dealer, please visit
www.rosenentertainment.com.
DVD FACTORY SETTINGS LIST
The factory default options are given in bold type.
GENERAL PAGE
TV DISPLAY: NORMAL/PS, NORMAL/LB, WIDE
TV TYPE: MULTI, 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
PREFERENCES PAGE
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE, JAPANESE, OFF
DISC MENU: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE, JAPANESE
LOCALE: CHINA, FRANCE, HONG KONG, JAPAN, TAIWAN, GBR, USA
PARENTAL: OFF
PASSWORD: 3308
SMART NAV: No menu, with menu
SERVICE PARTS
Part Number Description
AC3567 Remote Control
AC3532 FMM Harness
AC3531 Power Harness
AC3530 AUX In/Out Harness
AC3529 Dome Light Harness
AC3140 IR Single Channel
Headphones
ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE, JAPANESE
Part Number Description
AC3323 Wireless FM Transmiter
- Available Frequencies:
88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7
AC3196 7 Channel FM Modulator
- Available Frequencies:
87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3,
88.5, 88.7, 88.9
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www.rosenentertainment.com
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