Rosen Entertainment Systems DVR RVR 2000 User Guide

Digital Video Recording  
and Playback System  
Owner's Manual  
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Table of Contents  
Notices ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3  
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6  
Getting Started in the Car ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7  
Getting Started at Home ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8  
DVR in the Home Docking Station ............................................................................................................................................................. 8  
Installing and Removing the DVR from the Home Docking Station ........................................................................................................... 9  
Recording with the DVR in the Home Docking Station ............................................................................................................................... 9  
DVR Dock Control Buttons........................................................................................................................................................................ 10  
Using the DVR Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................ 12  
DVR Remote Control Functions ............................................................................................................................................................... 13  
DVR in th PC ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15  
Using the T10/T12 Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................... 16  
Installing the DVR ......................................................................................................................................................................................17  
Selecting and Using the DVR ................................................................................................................................................................... 17  
DVR Rosen User Interface Menu ............................................................................................................................................................. 17  
DVR Manual Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18  
DVR Auto Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19  
Typical Connection: TV, DVD, Player, Dock ............................................................................................................................................. 21  
Connection Diagram: System with an AV Source ..................................................................................................................................... 22  
Connection Diagram: System with out an AV Source (Record Mode and Playback Mode) ..................................................................... 23  
FAQ / Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24  
Service Parts ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26  
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PC Requirements  
INTRODUCTION  
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Pro,  
• Intel Pentium II 300MHz or more  
• RAM: 128MB or more  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Rosen Entertainment  
Systems Digital Video Recording and Playback System (DVR)!  
Here’s a list of some things you can do with your system:  
• Interface: (2) USB ports (1.1 / 2.0)  
• Record DVD movies manually or automatically from your  
in-vehicle T10/T12 DVD all-in-one overhead system.  
• Record movies or broadcast television from your home televi-  
sion with one-button simplicity.  
TV Requirements  
• Available Secondary AV Composite (red, yellow, white RCA  
jacks) Input  
• Record movies, audio, or photographs from your computer.  
• Play media that you have recorded from your T10/T12 system  
or available audio/video sources.  
Source Requirements  
• Available Secondary AV Composite (red, yellow, white RCA  
jacks) Output  
• Manage all your recorded files with the included dock and  
remote control or on your personal computer.  
General DVR Operation  
Note: This product enables the recording of various types  
of media. Please be sure to understand any copyright laws  
which may prohibit coping of certain copyrighted media.  
Always protect copyrighted media and the Entertainment  
Industry by adhering to all legal requirements.  
The DVR can be operated in three different modes:  
• First, it can be run as a stand-alone digital video recorder  
in the home using the included home docking station and  
remote control.  
Your system includes the following components:  
• Second, it can be docked in a T10/T12 all-in-one overhead  
system and used to record video content from the T10/T12  
internal DVD player or playback recorded media.  
• One 20 GB Digital Video Recorder  
• One in-home docking station  
• One remote control  
• Third, it can be attached to a PC via the supplied USB cable  
to load, playback, manage recorded video content or trans-  
fer video, MP3/WMA, CD-A, or JPEG files.  
• Interface cables and power supply  
Supported Playback File Formats:  
• VideoDivX, MPG, MPEG, AVI, VOB, VCD, SVCD  
• Photo JPEG  
• AudioMP3, WMA, Audio CD (CD-A)  
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To Open the DVR Door and Install the DVR:  
GETTING STARTED in the Car  
Use the system with the vehicle’s engine running or with the  
Slide the DVR latch to the left to release the door. Place the DVR  
inside the door slot with the Rosen logo facing downward and the  
connection jack pointing upward towards the unit. Slide the DVR  
into the door slot, making sure that it is flush with the bottom of  
the door and centered. Slide the DVR carefully, until it connects  
to the jack. Close the DVR door. If seated properly, the door  
should have no problem closing flush to the underside of  
the T10/T12. If the door does not easily close or is not flush,  
carefully re-seat the DVR and try again.  
ignition key switch in the accessory (ACC) position.  
Make certain that the remote and the headphones have their  
batteries properly installed.  
To Lower the Screen and Switch On the System:  
DO NOT force the DVR door closed!  
Be sure the ignition key is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.  
Press the ENTER button on the front panel or the POWER  
button on the remote. The screen will open and the system  
will turn on.  
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DVR Menu Screen:  
To Watch a DVR Video:  
ENTER  
1. Press SOURCE on the remote control or the control panel  
module (CPM) on the T10/T12 until “DVR” is displayed.  
2. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT navigation arrow buttons to  
select the “VIDEO” icon and press ENTER.  
3. Use the UP/DOWN navigation arrows to select a video file for  
playback. Press PLAY.  
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GETTING STARTED at Home  
DVR IN THE HOME DOCKING STATION  
Connect the output of a video source to the AV Input jacks of  
the DVR home docking station. Connect the AV Output jacks  
for the DVR dock to an available source on your TV.  
Connecting the DVR home docking station to your TV and  
video source:  
The DVR does not have a built-in TV tuner. Instead it makes  
use of the tuner built into your TV. To record programming,  
you must connect the DVR to your TV. Connect the docking  
station’s “AV IN” audio/video jacks to a composite audio/video  
source output on your TV using the supplied video cables. In  
this document, we will refer to the video source as your TV, but  
you can actually connect to a wide number of NTSC composite  
video sources, including the ones listed below:  
Insert the DVR into the DVR home docking station.  
Connect the supplied 110v power cord to the DC 12v input on  
the back of the home docking station and to a wall outlet.  
Press the POWER button on the dock. Turn on the TV and  
select the source (on the TV) to which the DVR dock is con-  
nected.  
1. Digital Cable or Satellite Receiver  
2. VCR  
3. Camcorder  
4. DVD Player  
To Watch a DVR Video:  
5. TV output *  
6. Home AV Receiver  
7. Any other device with composite audio/video output  
1. Select the source on the TV until the DVR menu screen  
appears.  
2. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT navigation arrow buttons  
to select the “VIDEO” icon and press ENTER.  
* Note: If you use your TV’s output as the input to the DVR  
dock you will NOT be able to view the DVR content. This  
connection is purely used for recording purposes.  
3. Use the UP/DOWN navigation arrow buttons to select a  
video file for playback. Press PLAY.  
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To allow viewing of video content from the DVR, you must  
also connect the docking station’s “AV OUT” audio/video jacks  
using the supplied RCA cables to one of the available source  
inputs of your TV. If your TV does not support composite audio  
inputs, you can use a composite audio/video to coaxial con-  
verter that can be purchased at most local electronics stores.  
Note: The DVR has a status indicator light and failure to  
wait for the red light to turn green or to allow all lights to turn  
off may result in file corruption. Generally, corrupted files are  
not recoverable and must be deleted using a computer in  
the file management mode!  
RECORDING WITH THE DVR IN THE HOME  
DOCKING STATION  
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE DVR FROM  
THE HOME DOCKING STATION  
Press the POWER button on the dock or remote control to turn  
the DVR on. Set your TV to the input source where the DVR  
dock is connected. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT arrow  
keys to navigate the DVR’s menus and ENTER to confirm a  
selection or enable some action.  
A new folder named REC_00x is created under the “my_video”  
root folder every time a recording is performed in the dock.  
This will allow for ease of file location as well as continuous  
playback of consecutive files. When recording is stopped by  
the user or a timed recording completes, the folder is closed  
to all new recordings. While recording, it is possible to create  
“chapters” or “bookmarks” by way of the INDEX button on the  
remote or dock. This creates multiple video files which can be  
played back continuously by highlighting the folder and press-  
ing PLAY. During folder playback, the NEXT or BACK com-  
mand will jump to the “indexed” file.  
• Installing the DVR  
Align the DVR inside the dock slot as shown in the picture with  
the DVR connector pointing downward.  
Gently push down on the DVR until it clicks and is fully seated  
in the docking station.  
Release  
Button  
• Removing the DVR  
You must first power OFF the unit. This will ensure the DVR  
has completed writing any necessary file data.  
Note: During all modes of DVR recording, all source origi-  
nated on-screen information (for example: subtitles, DVD  
chapter timing information, etc.) will be recorded along with  
the content.  
Press and hold the RELEASE button, and pull the DVR directly  
up to release the unit.  
DO NOT pull the DVR out of the docking station with-  
out using the release button!  
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DVR DOCK CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS  
1 Power  
Press this button to turn the DVR on. The power LED backlight  
on the dock should change from red to blue when the system  
comes on. Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds to  
shut the system off. Wait until the DVR powers down com-  
pletely before removing it.  
Premature removal of the DVR prior to proper shut-  
down may damage the hard disc drive and/or the file  
being recorded or played back.  
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2 Play/Pause  
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Press this button to pause video, audio, or slideshow playback.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume playback.  
3 Stop  
1. Power  
2. Play/Pause  
3. Stop  
5. Record  
6. Fn (Index)  
7. Menu  
Press this button to stop and exit video, audio, or slideshow  
playback. The STOP button is also used to exit out of a menu.  
4. Dial Pad  
FF  
4 Dial Pad  
FR  
Use the dial pad to navigate the user menus when in menu  
mode, fast forward and rewind video, or select previous and  
next files for video, audio, and photo. Use the ENTER  
button to confirm an action or file selection.  
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90  
30  
Fn  
5 Record (REC)  
6 Fn (Index)  
REC  
Use this button to start and toggle between the available  
recording options. The first press will begin recording in  
“Continuous” mode indicated by all three of the 30, 60, and  
90 LEDs being lit. A second press will change it to 30 minute  
timed recording with only the 30 LED lit. A third press will  
change it to 60 minute timed recording with only the 60 LED lit.  
A fourth press will change it to 90 minute timed recording with  
only the 90 LED lit. A fifth press will resume recording back  
to “Continuous” mode. Subsequent presses will go through  
the same cycle. At all times recording will continue and not  
be stopped. Every press will update the timer for the timed  
recording. Pressing of this button will not stop recording. Only  
the STOP button on the dock or the red STOP button on the  
remote control can interrupt recording.  
This button performs two different functions when in the record  
mode and non-record mode. In the record mode, it closes the  
file being recorded and starts a new one. This enables the  
user to quickly index the recording to later recall the segment  
by playing the particular file created by this function. In the  
non-record mode it switches from file navigation to file function.  
In the FILE MANAGER menu it will bring up function options to  
copy, delete, cut, paste, and rename files. In the VIDEO and  
MUSIC menus, if a file is highlighted, it will bring up function  
options to set the repeat and random playback modes. During  
photo slideshow playback it will bring up the menu options to  
change the slideshow settings.  
MENU  
7 Menu  
This button will bring up the main root menu.  
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USING THE DVR REMOTE CONTROL  
You can use the remote control to operate the system and  
access the features not available on the front panel. For defini-  
tions of the remote control’s specific button functions, please  
see pages 13-14.  
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1. Power  
15. Navigate Right  
16. Setup  
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2. Pause  
3. Stop  
4. Play  
17. Files  
18. Navigate Down  
19. Photo Folder  
20. Information  
21. Record  
22. Stop Recording  
23. Index  
24. Fn (File Navigation)  
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5. Previous Video/Audio File  
6. Fast Reverse  
7. Fast Forward  
8. Next Video/Audio File  
9. Video  
10. Navigate Up  
11. Music  
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12. Menu  
13. Navigate Left  
14. Enter  
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8 Next  
DVR REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS  
Use this button to play the next video, audio file or display the  
next photo.  
1 Power  
Press this button to turn the DVR on. The power LED backlight  
on the dock should change from red to blue when the system  
comes on. Press the POWER button to shut the system off.  
Wait until the DVR powers down completely before removing it.  
6 Fast Reverse  
Use this button to rewind video playback.  
7 Fast Forward  
Premature removal of the DVR prior to proper shut-  
down may damage the hard disc drive and/or the file  
Use this button to forward video playback.  
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being recorded or played back.  
VIDEO  
9 Video  
2 Pause  
Use this button to directly bring up the VIDEO menu.  
Press this button to pause video, audio, or slideshow playback.  
10 Navigate Up  
3 Stop  
Press to navigate up a file or photo thumbnail menu or to  
navigate counter-clockwise on the main menu icons.  
Press this button to stop and exit video, audio, or slideshow  
playback. The STOP button is also used to exit out of a menu.  
18 Navigate Down  
4 Play  
Press to navigate down a file or photo thumbnail menu or to  
navigate clockwise on the main menu icons.  
Press this button to start video or audio playback of a single file  
or all of the files in a folder. Press the PLAY button to start a  
slideshow or view a photo.  
11 Music  
MUSIC  
Use this button to directly bring up the MUSIC menu.  
5 Previous  
13, 15 Left/Right Navigation Arrows  
Use this button to play the previous video, audio file or display  
the last photo.  
Press to move left or right in a menu.  
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INDEX  
12 Menu  
23 Index  
MENU  
This button will directly bring up the main root menu.  
Use this button to interrupt recordings by closing the file be-  
ing recorded and starting a new one. This enables the user to  
quickly index the recording to later recall the segment by playing  
the particular file created by this function.  
Note: This button does not work during file record or play-  
back.  
ENTER  
14 Enter  
REC  
21 Record  
Use this to confirm an action or selected file.  
Use this button to start and toggle between the available record-  
ing options. The first press will begin recording in “Continuous”  
mode indicated by all three of the 30, 60, and 90 LEDs being  
lit. A second press will change it to 30 minute timed recording  
with only the 30 LED lit. A third press will change it to 60 min-  
ute timed recording with only the 60 LED lit. A fourth press will  
change it to 90 minute timed recording with only the 90 LED lit.  
A fifth press will resume recording back to “Continuous” mode.  
Subsequent presses will go through the same cycle. At all times  
recording will continue and not be stopped. Every press will  
update the timer for the timed recording. Pressing of this button  
will not stop recording. Only the STOP button on the dock or the  
red STOP button on the remote control can interrupt recording.  
16 Setup  
SETUP  
This button will directly bring up the SETTINGS menu.  
17 Files  
FILES  
This button will directly bring up the FILE MANAGER menu.  
PHOTO  
19 Photo  
This button will directly bring up the PHOTO menu.  
INFO  
20 Information  
24 Fn (File Navigation)  
Fn  
This button will display the timing and file information of a video  
being played back. It will also turn off the file and timing informa-  
tion during recording.  
Use this button to switch from file navigation to file function. In  
the FILE MANAGER menu, it will bring up function options to  
copy, delete, cut, paste, and rename files. In the VIDEO and  
MUSIC menus, if a file is highlighted, it will bring up function  
options to set the repeat and random playback modes. During  
photo slideshow playback it will bring up the menu options to  
change the slideshow settings.  
22 Stop (Recording)  
STOP  
Use this button to interrupt recording. It only works when  
recording is in progress.  
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File types not placed in the proper folder will not appear  
in the folder and cannot be played.  
DVR IN THE PC  
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• Connecting the DVR to a PC  
The creation of sub-folders under the three main folders (“my_  
photo,” “my_video” and “my_music”) is allowed and can be sup-  
ported by the DVR. The sub-folders that are created during a  
record session can also be renamed.  
The DVR can be connected to the PC using the supplied USB  
cable. Two USB ports are required in order to supply sufficient  
power to the DVR’s hard drive as well as enable a communica-  
tion link between the DVR and the PC. The DVR will appear as  
a hard disk drive on a PC. Your PC’s operating system should  
auto detect and install the necessary drivers to support the DVR  
as an external hard disk drive.  
The following files are supported for DVR playback:  
Video Files:  
*.vob  
*.mpg  
*.svcd  
*.mpeg  
*.DivX  
*.avi  
• Copying and Retrieving Content to and from the DVR  
*.vcd  
Video files, JPEG images, and audio files can be dragged and  
dropped to their appropriate folders in the DVR. The same can  
be done for extracting content off the DVR onto your local PC.  
Video files that are transferred to the DVR must be placed in the  
“my_video” folder. Music files must be placed in the “my_music”  
folder. Image files must be placed in the “my_photo” folder.  
Music Files:  
*.cda  
*.mp3  
*.jpeg  
*.wma  
Photo Files:  
*.jpg  
The main folder names “my_video,” “my_music,” and  
“my_photo” should not be renamed or changed. Doing  
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so will prevent you from viewing any content in these  
folders when the DVR is plugged into the dock or the  
T10/T12 system.  
Please refer to page 21 for typical connection examples.  
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USING THE T10/T12 REMOTE CONTROL  
You can use the remote control to operate the system and 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 definitions of the remote control’s specific button functions,  
please refer to the T10/T12 Owner’s Manual.  
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1. Open/Optional Source Unit Power 15. System Menu  
2. Pause  
3. Stop  
4. Play  
16. Zoom  
17. Navigate Left  
18. Enter  
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5. Previous Chapter/Track  
6. Fast Reverse  
7. Fast Forward  
8. Next Chapter/Track  
9. Speaker Sound Control  
10. RES Enhanced Sound  
11. Mute  
19. Navigate Right  
20. Display  
21. Setup  
22. Navigate Down  
23. Disc Menu  
24. Day/Night Brightness  
25. Dome Light On/Off  
26. Output B  
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12. Eject  
13. Source  
14. Navigate Up  
The remote control button titles that are lightened indicate that the  
button performs no function on the DVR.  
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The DVR can be used to record video from the internal DVD  
player of a Rosen T10/T12 overhead all-in-one system. It can  
also be used to playback recorded video, video transferred from  
a PC, music, and picture files.  
ROSEN USER INTERFACE (RUI) MENU  
The DVR source is supported by the Rosen User Interface  
(RUI). To bring up the RUI for the DVR, while in the DVR source,  
press the SYSTEM MENU button on the remote, highlight the  
“SourceCtrl” option and press ENTER. The DVR’s RUI can be  
used to play and pause the internal DVD for manual recording  
purposes, toggle the display of record and playback information,  
and toggle the available zoom modes.  
INSTALLING THE DVR  
Open the screen of the T10/T12 overhead system to reveal the  
DVR door. Slide the DVR latch to the left to release the door.  
Place the DVR inside the door slot with the Rosen logo facing  
downward and the connection jack pointing upward towards the  
unit. Slide the DVR into the door slot, making sure that it is  
flush with the bottom of the door and centered. Slide the DVR  
carefully, until it connects to the jack. Close the DVR door. If  
seated properly, the door should have no problem closing  
flush to the underside of the T10/T12. If the door does not  
easily close or is not flush, carefully re-seat the DVR and  
try again.  
RUI as it appears on the screen:  
SELECTING AND USING THE DVR  
Press the SOURCE button on the remote control or the Control  
Panel Module (CPM) until the DVR main screen appears with  
the “DVR” on screen display (OSD) appearing in the upper left  
hand corner of the screen. Using the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/  
ENTER keys navigate the DVR menu and select and enable the  
available features for recording and playback. ENTER will enter  
a menu or submenu, while STOP on the remote, or EJECT on  
the CPM will return you to the previous menu or submenu.  
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30 Minute: Records for 30 minutes and stops automatically.  
60 Minute: Records for 60 minutes and stops automatically.  
90 Minute: Records for 90 minutes and stops automatically.  
DVR MANUAL RECORDING  
Manual recording to the DVR is only allowed for recording and  
archiving of DVDs which you own. There are three available  
quality modes for recording as well as four different record dura-  
tions.  
Load a DVD and begin playback. At the point where you wish to  
begin recording, change source to the DVR.  
The three quality modes are BEST, BETTER, and GOOD.  
Depending on the output file format set by the DVD player, the  
available hard drive space for video recording will vary.  
The default recording format in the T10/T12 overhead system is  
16:9 widescreen.  
For Dual Zone Systems, T10/T12:  
If the system is setup for DUAL ZONE, press PAUSE to pause  
playback and then change source to the DVR. In the DVR source,  
navigate to the “RECORDING” menu icon and press ENTER. This will  
bring up the recording window with selectable options at the bottom  
of the screen and the video image of the Internal DVD source in the  
background. At this point the video from the Internal DVD should be  
paused. Before recording, select the desired quality and duration.  
The DVD should be commanded to start playback before recording  
starts. This can be done through the DVR RUI by pressing the SYS-  
TEM MENU button on the T10/T12 remote control or by pressing and  
holding the DOWN button on the CPM for 2 seconds. Navigate to the  
“Play DVD” option and press ENTER. Playback will begin and the  
menu should close. At this time, recording can be started by select-  
ing the “RECORD” option at the bottom of the screen and pressing  
ENTER. Recording will be confirmed by a “REC” OSD from the DVR  
and a record status that indicates the recording time elapsed as well  
as the record quality and duration selected. To stop recording, press  
the STOP button on the remote or EJECT on the CPM. To pause  
DVD playback, bring up the RUI and select “Pause DVD.” To view the  
recorded file, go back to the DVR main menu, navigate and select  
the VIDEO icon and then locate the file. Once the file is located and  
highlighted, press PLAY to begin video playback.  
For dock recording in the home, the format is set by your source  
input device.  
Source output format is 16:9 Widescreen.  
Minutes Per Total Hours  
Full Length  
Movies ***  
GB *  
30  
per DVR **  
BEST  
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BETTER  
GOOD  
60  
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120  
* May be lower if source output is 4:3 Pan Scan or Letterbox  
** Actual formatted capacity may vary.  
*** Based on an average of 90 minutes per movie.  
The four record durations are:  
Continuous: Records until a STOP or EJECT command is sent  
or the DVR runs out of hard disk drive space.  
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The following remote control functions are still available during  
auto-record:  
1. DISPLAY mode and COLOR adjustment  
2. Daytime/Night-time Brightness  
3. Dome light  
4. Speaker (FMT or FMM control)  
5. STOP (interrupts the Auto Record session)  
DVR AUTO-RECORDING  
Auto-recording to the DVR is only allowed for recording and  
archiving of DVDs which you own. There are three available  
quality modes for auto-recording. Auto-record allows you to  
record an entire DVD movie without having to monitor its prog-  
ress or manually control the DVR. Auto-recording is disabled  
by default and to use it, you must enable it through the RUI in  
the “Internal DVD” source. Select “Internal DVD” and press the  
SYSTEM MENU button on the T10/T12 remote control or press  
and hold the DOWN button on the CPM for 2 seconds. Navigate  
to the “Auto REC” option and press ENTER repeatedly until the  
desired record quality is shown, then exit the menu.  
During an Auto-Record session if the system is turned off, re-  
cording will be interrupted and the status will be stored until the  
system is turned back on. When the system turns back on, the  
Auto-Record feature will attempt to sync as closely as possible  
where it left off and resume recording. However, due to the  
interruption and the nature of video encoding to a hard drive, a  
new file will be created. Therefore, interrupted Auto-Records will  
results in a separate video for every interruption. For example, if a  
2-hour movie was interrupted 3 times during a recording session,  
then 3 video files will be created in a unique folder which can be  
easily identified and renamed to match the nature of the content.  
To playback the entire movie that consists of separate files, just  
highlight the folder and press PLAY. At the end of a recorded  
segment, it will automatically buffer and play the next segment.  
Auto-recording should now be enabled and will be activated  
once the main movie has begun. Auto-recording will ignore all  
introductory screens and previews.  
Notes about Auto-Recording:  
Insert a disc and start the movie at the DVD’s root menu. Within  
a few seconds of the start of the main movie, the “RECORDING”  
OSD should begin flashing and will continue to flash every 2  
seconds and the DVR status LED will flicker red.  
1. Auto-recording will not activate on any movie or segment  
that is less than 15 minutes in length. This prevents unwanted  
recordings of previews and introduction screens. For recording of  
movies or clips less than 15 minutes in length, manual recording  
using the DVR source is recommended.  
The system will have limited function during an auto record ses-  
sion to prevent unwanted activity.  
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Where are my Recorded Files?  
2. Auto-recording will begin within 1 or 2 seconds after the start  
of the main movie segment and stop within 10 seconds of the  
ending of the credits.  
3. Auto-recording relies on timing information coming from the  
movie. If for some reason the timing information is inaccurate,  
Auto-Record will not begin. In this case, “chapter back” will restart  
the Auto-Record.  
4. If Auto-Record is enabled and the same movie is re-inserted  
into the system,Auto-Record will begin again. The system cannot  
detect the presence of duplicate content.  
5. Auto-Record will not begin if there is not enough hard disk  
drive space in the DVR to cover the specified quality mode for  
the movie’s duration. In this case, DVR Auto-Record will auto-  
matically be disabled and must be re-enabled by the user after  
the hard disk drive space has been freed by off-loading content  
to the PC.  
Depending on the type of recording the files will end up in different  
places in the DVR hard disc drive. Manually recorded content  
will be placed in the main folder “my_video” as “avi” files with a  
generically numbered file name. The file name can be changed  
by entering the FUNCTION mode on the DVR or through the  
PC. Auto-recorded videos will be placed in a sub-folder called  
“REC_xxx.” The folder names can also be changed to reflect their  
appropriate content for easier identification. “REC_xxx” folders  
are created for each Auto-Record session, namely each movie  
that is Auto-Recorded will end up in a “REC_xxx” folder and will  
contain an “avi” file for every interruption that occurred during the  
Auto-Record process.  
Renaming Files and Folders  
At the main menu, select the FILE MANAGER icon and press  
ENTER. Navigate to the file or folder to be renamed and press  
the “Fn” button on the remote or dock. If the DVR is being used  
in a T10/T12 overhead system, press the SETUP button on the  
T10/T12 remote control.  
6. Auto-Recording may not work with all DVD movies due to the  
variation and nature of the movies.  
Control will switch to the function menu. Highlight and select the  
“Rename” option. The control will switch to the first character of  
the filename starting with the letter ‘A’. Use the UP and DOWN  
keys to select a letter from ‘A’ to ‘Z’ or a number from ‘0’ to ‘9’.  
Between the ‘0’ and ‘Z’ there is the underscore ‘_’ character which  
can be used to separate words in the filename. Depending on  
the output source, this may just appear as a blank space since  
it’s at the bottom of the screen. Use the RIGHT and LEFT keys to  
move between character spaces. When file renaming is complete,  
press ENTER to save and exit renaming mode.  
7. Playback of interrupted Auto-Record sessions will result in  
multiple video files. When played back, it will have a momentary  
interruption due to DVR buffering of the new content.  
8. During all modes of DVR recording, all source originated on-  
screen information (for example: subtitles, DVD chapter timing  
information, etc.) will be recorded along with the content.  
9. In order forAuto-Record to work properly, ensure that the DVR  
is in the root menu prior to enabling Auto-Record.  
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TYPICAL CONNECTION: TV, DVD, PLAYER, DOCK  
3. Typical connection DVD output to DVR input  
1. Typical connection TV, Dock and DVD  
4. DVR to PC connection  
2. Typical connection DVR output to TV input  
Plug the dual  
Plug  
the dual  
USB-B  
USB-A male  
ends to two  
available USB  
1.1 or 2.0  
ports on the  
PC  
mini to  
the DVR  
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM: SYSTEM WITH AN AV SOURCE  
The AV Source can be any one of the following as long as it  
supports a minimum of two AV outputs, so that one can be  
routed to the DVR and one routed to the TV for non-DVR use.  
Satellite Receiver  
Cable Box  
DVD Player  
DVD Recorder  
VCR  
TiVO  
AV Receiver  
USING COMPONENT RCA CABLES:  
USING COMPOSITE S-VIDEO CABLES:  
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM: SYSTEM WITHOUT AND AV SOURCE  
RECORD MODE  
PLAYBACK MODE  
This configuration will allow for playback of files recorded or  
loaded to the DVR. It will not enable any recording function  
in this configuration.  
This configuration will allow for recording of any TV output,  
including TV broadcasts. However, the DVR menu and video  
playback cannot be accessed in this configuration, it is only  
intended for recording using the dock control panel buttons.  
Cable/Satellite Wall Outlet  
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3. The DVR’s processor cannot recognize the DVR’s hard disc  
drive, which holds the DVR’s media content. In this case please  
refer to the FAQ “What if my DVR has the error message ‘HDD  
Not Found’?” above.  
FAQ / TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: Before contacting customer support please review  
the following Frequently Asked Questions.  
What if my DVR has the error message “HDD Not Found?”  
What if my DVR freezes during playback?  
This message normally indicates that the DVR’s processor cannot  
find the hard disc drive that holds all of the media, either due to  
damage or a temporary recognition error due to an overheating  
issue. Try allowing the DVR to cool down to room temperature  
and re-insert it into the dock or T10/T12 unit.  
The DVR may experience delays or problems with playback if  
the media being played is unsupported or corrupted. In this case  
attempt to shutdown the DVR and remove it from its dock or T10/  
T12 unit. Re-insert the DVR into the dock or T10/T12 unit and  
attempt to re-start playback. If the file still experiences difficulties  
playing attempt to re-load this file onto the DVR, and ensure that  
this file is un-corrupted and fully supported. For a list of supported  
media types please refer to page 15 of this manual.  
What if my DVR isn’t showing certain files that I uploaded  
in the folder menus or no files at all?  
There are 3 conditions that can potentially create this difficulty:  
What if my DVR does not playback my media files?  
1. The content was not properly loaded to the unit. Attempt to  
re-load the content and ensure proper insertion and recognition  
of the USB cable into your computer and that the DVR USB  
connection is safely removed after loading.  
Unsupported or corrupted files will not play or have trouble play-  
ing back, for a list of supported media please see page 15 of this  
manual. Ensure that the file was uploaded to the DVR correctly  
from a computer. If the USB cable was damaged or if the USB  
was not safely removed the file may be corrupted.  
2. If the content is visible under the FILE MANAGER but not under  
any of the other folders or modes, the media that was loaded to  
the DVR may not be supported or is corrupted. Media folders  
ONLY recognize supported media files. For example the “Photo”  
menu would only list picture files that the DVR can display. Any  
non-supported files would simply be ignored, even though they  
are present on the DVR. The files present on the DVR can be  
viewed (whether they are supported by the DVR or not) by con-  
necting the DVR to a computer via the USB cable and opening  
the DVR as a removable storage device. For a list of supported  
media files please refer to page 15 in this manual.  
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What if my DVR does not respond to dock or T10/T12 series  
overhead unit commands?  
2. T10/T12 ONLY: Ensure that the T10/T12 is set to the proper  
viewing source and that the DVR is properly plugged into the  
unit. Also ensure that the overhead unit is not damaged. Also  
ensure that the media file played is not corrupted and is properly  
supported, for a list of supported files please see page 15 of this  
manual.  
Ensure that the DVR is properly inserted into the home docking  
station or T10/T12. In addition, ensure that the DVR is not busy  
(indicator light on DVR is RED when busy). Also ensure that  
the DVR is not overheated, if it is allow it to cool down to room  
temperature. If the problem still persists check the following  
scenarios:  
What if my T10/T12 does not recognize my DVR nor power  
it on?  
1. Home Dock ONLY: Make sure that the dock is powered on  
and that the connection to the dock is not damaged. If the remote  
commands are not properly received then ensure that the remote  
is pointing directly at the infrared receiver on the dock (located in  
front of the dock, it is a half-circle shaped piece of black translu-  
cent plastic). Also ensure that the remote has fresh batteries.  
Check that your overhead unit is properly receiving power and  
functioning. Also make sure that the DVR is plugged in properly.  
Inspect the physical connection at the end of the DVR to ensure  
it is clean and undamaged. Also inspect the connection of the  
DVR door of the T10/T12 to see that it is not jammed or damaged.  
Try source switching your unit several times to access the DVR  
screen and wait a few moments to see if the unit recognizes the  
DVR. Also ensure that the vehicle is properly running and sup-  
plying power to the T10/T12 (will not work if the ignition of the  
vehicle is OFF).  
2. T10/T12 ONLY: Check that the T10/T12 is powering the DVR  
properly (the indicator light on the DVR should be on) and that  
you are in the proper source. Also ensure that the remote has  
fresh batteries and that the buttons you are pushing are not  
damaged.  
What if my DVR only shows video in black and white?  
What if my computer does not recognize my DVR?  
First ensure that the problem isn’t in the monitor or television  
used to view the DVR content. If the DVR is overheated allow it  
to cool down. Also check the following scenarios:  
Ensure that you are using the proper USB cable that came with the  
DVR, also ensure that both computer interface USB connections  
are plugged in properly and that your computer meets the mini-  
mum system requirements outlined in this manual. No additional  
drivers are necessary to access the DVR with the USB cable but  
a current, required operating system is. Check that the USB cable  
connection to the DVR is not damaged or jammed.  
1. Home Dock ONLY: Ensure all cables are properly plugged in  
and are designed for video signals. Also ensure that the DVR  
connection to the dock is not damaged and that the DVR is  
properly powered by its own power supply. Also ensure that the  
media file played is not corrupted and is properly supported, for  
a list of supported files please see page 15 of this manual.  
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What if my DVR does not show the output of a source I’m  
trying to record?  
SERVICE PARTS  
Part Number  
Description  
If the source that is fed into the DVR is not showing up in the  
Record menu of the DVR ensure that all cables are properly  
plugged in and that the source is playing normally.  
HOME  
9100527  
9100943  
9100942  
9100941  
9100119-50  
Station, Docking – Home  
Control, Remote with Battery  
Transformer, Power – 115/220 to 12VDC  
Cable, USB – Dual Head  
1. Home Dock ONLY: Ensure all cables are properly plugged in  
and are designed for video signals. Also ensure that the DVR  
connection to the dock is not damaged and that the DVR is  
properly powered by its own power supply.  
Cable, AUX In/Out  
AUTO  
9100938  
9100119-30  
9100119-50  
9100777  
Station, Docking – Automotive  
Remote, IR Sensor  
Cable, AUX In/Out  
Cable, IR Remote  
2. T10/T12 ONLY: Ensure that the T10/T12 is set to the proper  
viewing source and that the DVR is properly plugged into the unit.  
Also ensure that the overhead unit is not damaged.  
For other questions and capabilities please contact your authorized  
Rosen dealer. To locate a Rosen Entertainment Systems authorized  
dealer, please visit  
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