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Warning! Table of Contents THE R5505/R5506 DVD/CD/MP3 PLAYERS ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE VIEWING OF DVD OR CD-VIDEO RECORDINGS ONLY FOR REAR-SEAT OCCUPANTS. Introduction ...................................................................... 2 MOBILE VIDEO PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SUCH USE MAY DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVER’S SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND THUS RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
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.
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 IMPROPERLY DISASSEMBLED. All service should be performed by authorized Rosen service centers or other qualified service personnel.
the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this player (Region 1), this player will not be able to play the DVD disc. Some DVD discs are manufactured to operate in “all” zones, and those discs are compatible with this DVD player. Region Icons: ALL 1 1 USING THE DVD PLAYER In order to operate the player, the vehicle ignition key switch must be in the ACC or engine ON position.
Front-Panel Controls The [POWER] button turns the DVD player on and off. The [POWER] button on the remote can also turn on the unit. 1 2 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.
Using the Remote Control THE REMOTE CONTROL Power Source DVD/TV/EXT Scan Surround Zoom Audio Next /Previous SKIP Menu Title Menu Navigation keys Open/Close A-B Display Angle 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.
DVD/VCD/CD-AUDIO PLAYBACK Disc Playback Inserting a DVD/VCD/CD DVD playback will often begin automatically when the disc is inserted. With some DVD discs, you will need to press [ENTER/PLAY] to begin playback. 1 Turn the vehicle’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position. ACC or engine ON position 2 Press either the [POWER] button on the front panel or the [POWER] button on the remote control. 3 Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
Selecting a Track or Chapter Repeat Mode Moving to the Next Track or Chapter Press the [REPEAT] button to select from the following repeat modes: Press the [SKIP forward] button during playback. The next track or chapter will be selected. Moving to the Previous Track or Chapter Press the [SKIP back] button during playback. The first time this button is pressed, playback of the current track or chapter will restart from the beginning.
Parental Control WATCHING BROADCAST TELEVISION Parental Control allows authorized users to select an upper limit to film ratings that can be played. If a DVD is inserted that exceeds that rating, the following screen appears: Using the TV Tuner in the R5505 INPUT PASSWD: The parental setting of this player prohibits play. The parental setting of this player prohibits play. Would you like this disc to play? Would you like this disc to play? YES YES NO YES The R5505 has a built-in TV tuner.
MP3 PLAYBACK ON CD-R DISCS -- -- SMAR SMARTT NA NAVI VI -- -- MP3 Disc Recording and File Extensions ROOT Always add a file extension “ .MP3” or “.mp3” to an MP3 file 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, normal play may not be possible.
Installation and Wiring 1. Before Starting 2. Package Contents Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully. WARNING! Be sure to disconnect the battery (-) terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuits during installation. • • • • • • • • Disc player unit IR Remote control 4-pin Power Supply harness RCA Audio Cable Additional IR Receiver (with cable) Installation Brackets and Assorted Hardware Owner’s Manual / Installation Guide Warranty Card 3.
4. Installing the DVD player Mounting the DVD player Next, use these screws to attach the mounting brackets to the unit. Depending on the installation location, you will orient them either up or down. WARNING! Always use great care when attaching anything to a vehicle! Visually inspect all sides of any potential screw location, to insure no damage will occur. If you have questions about this process, see your authorized Rosen dealer.
Wiring the DVD player Power Harness Connections Read the following precautions before wiring your system. • Disconnect the negative battery terminal before making any wiring connections. • Be particularly careful where you route wires. Keep them away from the engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat may damage wires. • If the fuse should blow, make sure all connections are correct and no wires are damaged before replacing the fuse. Always use fuses that are the same amperage value as the original.
Rear Panel Connections Four-pin three-wire power harness connector Video output (yellow) External IR sensor input Coaxial digital output Left and right audio output (white = left, red = right) TV antenna input (R5505 only) R5505 17
SETUP TYPICAL SETUP AND CONFIGURATION Changing Settings The following sections explain how to customize various features of the DVD player. To change settings: The DVD player is very flexible. For more advanced setting options, please see the “Setup Options List” at the end of this section. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to highlight a selection. 3 Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection.
Changing the Aspect Ratio Mode Changing the Video Output Mode To change the aspect ratio mode, select GENERAL, and then select TV DISPLAY. For widescreen (16:9) monitors, select WIDE. For standard monitors and letterbox viewing (black bars on the top and bottom of the screen, but the entire image preserved), select NORMAL/LB. For standard 4:3 monitors and a full-screen image, but with the edges variably cropped to fit (“pan-and-scan” mode), select NORMAL/PS.
Concealing the “Angle Mark” Activating Captions and Subtitles To display or conceal the “angle mark,” which appears during scenes that support the multiple-viewing-angle feature, select GENERAL and ANGLE MARK. To enable or disable captions or subtitles, select GENERAL and CAPTIONS. Note: • - - GENERAL PAGE - TV DISPLAY PIC MODE ANGLE MARK ANGLE MARK OSD LANG CAPTIONS SCR SAVER MAIN PAGE ON ON OFF If CAPTIONS is set to OFF, the [SUBTITLE] button will be defeated from working.
Activating the Digital Output Selecting an LPCM Output Frequency To turn on the digital output, select AUDIO and AUDIO OUT. To select an LPCM output frequency (when a digital audio processor is in use), select AUDIO and LPCM OUTPUT. Note: • Only enable the digital output when a digital audio processor is in use, since enabling it disables the analog audio output on the red and white RCA jacks. Note that some digital audio processors will require you to select an LPCM output frequency.
Deactivating the “Smart Nav” On-Screen Menu Display Changing Language Settings To play MP3 discs without the “Smart Nav” on-screen menu display, select PREFERENCES, then SMART NAV. Several language settings can be customized on the R5505. Notes: - - PREFERENCES PAGE - AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU LOCALE PARENTAL PASSWORD SMART NAV DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE • Not all language settings are supported by all discs. • The languages supported by the DVD player vary by individual option setting.
To change the soundtrack language, select PREFERENCES and AUDIO. - - PREFERENCES PAGE - AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU LOCALE PARENTAL PASSWORD SMART NAV DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE To change the disc menu language, select PREFERENCES and DISC MENU.
Setup Options List The factory default options are given in bold type. (AUDIO SETUP CONTINUED) GENERAL PAGE TV DISPLAY: NORMAL/PS, NORMAL/LB, WIDE.
TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS “Tinny” sound or low-level sound. Supply voltage: 12V DC Nominal, 11-16V operating voltage* Temperature: 0o to 50o Celsius* Current consumption: Less than 2A Check the Volume setting. Check the “Downmix” setting in the SETUP menus and ensure that it is set to “Stereo,” not “LT/RT.” No sound Check the Mute function on the remote control. Is the Analog audio output turned off? Check the Setup Menu under Audio, Audio Out.
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