Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Accessories Supplied; External IR Receiver for optional applications; About the Registered Marks
4 R5505 INTRODUCTION The R5505 and R5506 are full-featured disc players, support-ing DVD, CD-Video, CD-Audio, and MP3 playback, and aredesigned specifically for the mobile environment. They areintended for use with other Rosen/necvox products andRosen/necvox video monitors, and can also be integrate...
Page 5 - FCC Approval; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Handling Discs
R5505 5 FCC Approval This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, use...
Page 6 - Temperature and Moisture; DISCS PLAYED BY THE UNIT; DVD; DVD Regions
6 R5505 Do not attempt to open the unit or the remote control. Theinternal parts are not serviceable by the user. Opening any ofthe components will void the warranty. THIS IS A CLASS ILASER PRODUCT, USING A LASER WHICH COULD CAUSEHAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF IMPROPERLYDISASSEMBLED. All service sh...
Page 7 - USING THE DVD PLAYER; ALL
R5505 7 the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number ofthis player (Region 1), this player will not be able to play theDVD disc. Some DVD discs are manufactured to operate in“all” zones, and those discs are compatible with this DVDplayer. Region Icons: Discs Incompatible with the R5505 and ...
Page 8 - Disc loading drawer
8 R5505 Front-Panel Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Disc loading drawer 2 Front-panel display 3 [POWER] button 4 [PLAY/PAUSE] button 5 [STOP] button 6 [OPEN/CLOSE] button 7 A/V auxiliary inputs The [POWER] button turns the DVD player on and off. The[POWER] button on the remote can also turn on the unit. Th...
Page 9 - THE REMOTE CONTROL; Using the Remote Control
R5505 9 THE REMOTE CONTROL Using the Remote Control Aim the remote control towards the IR receiver on the frontpanel. The remote control can operate at a 30-degree anglefrom the front of the unit. If you try to perform an action that is not permitted at themoment, the DVD playerdisplays the followin...
Page 10 - Turn the vehicle’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position.; Press either the [POWER] button on the front panel or the; in the tray, and gently place a disc in the tray label-side up.; Disc Playback; CD-Audio discs will begin playback automatically.; Stopping Playback; There are two ways to stop playback:
10 R5505 DVD/VCD/CD-AUDIO PLAYBACK Inserting a DVD/VCD/CD 1 Turn the vehicle’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position. ACC or engineON 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. Remove any disc already i...
Page 11 - Selecting a Track or Chapter; Moving to the Next Track or Chapter; Fast Searching During Playback; ] during playback to rapidly search for a; Pausing Playback
R5505 11 Selecting a Track or Chapter Moving to the Next Track or Chapter Press the [SKIP forward] button during playback. The nexttrack or chapter will be selected. Moving to the Previous Track or Chapter Press the [SKIP back] button during playback. The first timethis button is pressed, playback o...
Page 12 - Parental Control; WATCHING BROADCAST TELEVISION; Using the TV Tuner in the R5505
12 R5505 Parental Control Parental Control allows authorized users to select an upperlimit to film ratings that can be played. If a DVD is inserted thatexceeds that rating, the following screen appears: The parental setting of this player prohibits play. Would you like this disc to play? NO YES YES ...
Page 13 - MP3 PLAYBACK ON CD-R DISCS; MP3 Disc Recording and File Extensions; MP3 Playback; Three repeat modes are available for MP3 use:; To conceal the SMART NAVI screen, see “Setup.”
R5505 13 MP3 PLAYBACK ON CD-R DISCS MP3 Disc Recording and File Extensions Always add a file extension “ .MP3” or “.mp3” to an MP3 fileby using single-byte letters. If you add a different file exten-sion, or forget to add the file extension “ .MP3” or “.mp3,” thefile cannot be played. In addition, i...
Page 14 - Installation Requirements; Chassis; Installation and Wiring; Precautions
14 R5505 2. Package Contents • 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. Installation Requirements 1 Use the enclosed...
Page 15 - DVD player
R5505 15 Next, use these screws to attach the mounting brackets to theunit. Depending on the installation location, you will orientthem either up or down. Finally, attach the mounting brackets to the mounting surfacein a safe and secure fashion. 4. Installing the DVD player Mounting the DVD player F...
Page 16 - Wiring the DVD player; Read the following precautions before wiring your system.; Black; Power Harness Connections
16 R5505 Wiring the DVD player Read the following precautions before wiring your system. • Disconnect the negative battery terminal before makingany wiring connections. • Be particularly careful where you route wires. Keep themaway from the engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat maydamage wires. • If the...
Page 17 - Rear Panel Connections
R5505 17 Four-pin three-wirepowerharnessconnector External IR sensor input Video output(yellow) Left and right audio output(white = left, red = right) Coaxial digital output TV antenna input(R5505 only) Rear Panel Connections
Page 18 - SETUP; TYPICAL SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
18 R5505 SETUP TYPICAL SETUP AND CONFIGURATION The DVD player is very flexible. For more advanced settingoptions, please see the “Setup Options List” at the end of thissection. The unit is shipped with the following configuration: • Standard 4:3 aspect ratio format output • Automatic NTSC/PAL output...
Page 19 - Changing the Aspect Ratio Mode; Changing the Video Output Mode
R5505 19 Changing the Aspect Ratio Mode To change the aspect ratio mode, select GENERAL, and thenselect TV DISPLAY. For widescreen (16:9) monitors, selectWIDE. For standard monitors and letterbox viewing (blackbars on the top and bottom of the screen, but the entire imagepreserved), select NORMAL/LB...
Page 21 - Selecting an LPCM Output Frequency
R5505 21 Activating the Digital Output To turn on the digital output, select AUDIO and AUDIO OUT. Note: • Only enable the digital output when a digital audio processor isin use, since enabling it disables the analog audio output on thered and white RCA jacks. Note that some digital audio proces-sors...
Page 24 - Setup Options List; The factory default options are given in bold type.; OFF; RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
24 R5505 Setup Options List The factory default options are given in bold type. GENERAL PAGE TV DISPLAY: NORMAL/PS, NORMAL/LB, WIDE. PIC MODE: AUTO, HI-RES, N-FLICKER ANGLE MARK: ON, OFF OSD LANG: ENGLISH, CHINESE CAPTIONS: ON, OFF SCRN SAVER: OFF, ON SPEAKER SETUP DOWNMIX: LT/RT, STEREO AUDIO SETUP...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Check the Volume setting.; SPECIFICATIONS; Current consumption:; Audio signal output characteristics:
R5505 25 TROUBLESHOOTING “Tinny” sound or low-level sound. Check the Volume setting. Check the “Downmix” setting in the SETUP menus andensure 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 Menuun...