Rosen A10 User manual

Rosen A10 Installation Guide 1
Installation Guide
A10 DVD Entertainment System
BEFORE YOU START THE INSTALLATION, READ THIS GUIDE!
Rosen “all-in-one” systems are the easiest-to-install DVD entertainment systems available
today. Even though they are very easy to install, we still strongly recommend reading this
guide before starting the installation! Below is an outline of the installation process, showing
the installation sequence we recommend, and the pages that describe each step.
Contents - Steps to a successful installation:
Step One: Make sure you have all the components and tools you’ll need 2
Step Two: Check out the vehicle and plan your work -
console location, harness routing, etc. 3
Step Three: Cut the headliner and mount the Bracket 4-9
Step Four: Route the harnesses and make all wiring connections 10
Connecting the Domelight wires 11
Step Five: Install the main unit 12
Step Six: Test the system, reassemble the vehicle, re-test quickly 13
Step Seven A10 Configuration and Programming 14-16
Frequently Asked Questions 17
A10 Diagnostics 18
Dual Zone and Multi-screen Installations 19
System Diagram 20
A10 Installation Manual Revision A(060204) RES PN 9100390
Copyright 2004 Rosen Entertainment Systems
866-Go Rosen www.rosenentertainment.com
NOTICE OF INTENDED INSTALLATION AND USE
ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS OVERHEAD VIDEO PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR
VIEWING BY THE DRIVER, AND ARE TO BE INSTALLED ONLY TO BE VIEWED BY REAR-SEAT
OCCUPANTS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH
SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
AND COULD ALSO VIOLATE STATE LAW. ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ANY
LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY
IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED INSTALLATION AND/OR USE.

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1 Make sure you have the tools and components you’ll need
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TOOLS AND PARTS YOU’LL NEED
These common hand tools are needed in almost every installation:
!Phillips #2 screwdriver
!Knife and blades
!Digital multimeter (DMM)
!1/4” drive sockets are often needed for dashboard and trim disassembly.
!3/8” drive sockets are often needed for seat removal and reinstallation.
!Check if Torx or Allen-drive bolts are used on any panels you will be removing.
!You will need a DVD in good condition when testing the system.
Standard installation parts you will need include wire, wire ties, wire crimp connectors or
solder, and electrical insulating tape. Installation of aftermarket automotive electronics
also often requires access to special parts. It is a good idea to have a source for these
common installation parts.
A10 Standard Components: Model # RES Part #
!A10 overhead console in Neutral or Gray AC3300 Neutral 9100321
AC3301 Gray 9100322
!Flush-Mount Trim Ring in Neutral or Gray AC3207 Neutral 9100180-2
AC3208 Gray 9100181-2
!Mounting bracket AC3206 9100270
!Hardware pack AC3104 9100240
!Harnesses and cables: *(if used in the installation)
Black power/domelight harness AC3076 9100371
*Green Aux Input harness AC3081 9100392
!Remote Control AC3074 91002387
!Two (2) Infrared Wireless Headphones AC3003 4007-0158-000
!Game controller AC3169 9100369
!Owner’s Manual 9100389
Optional Components:
!Yellow A/V Out cable AC3192 9100261
!Blue external FM Modulator harness AC3191 9100265
!External FM Modulator AC3195 9100244
!CV4000 TV Tuner kit ( AC3105 TV Tuner, AC3024 harness, AC3035 TV antenna)
!R5001 10-disc DVD Changer (also requires kit w/ AC3024 harness and adapter)
!Rosen AC3007 Dual-Channel Wireless Headphones (for dual-zone applications)
!Rosen external game plate/ harness AC3077
!Rosen 43mm Tall Trim Ring (CV2033 G and N), 60mm Tall Trim Ring (CV2034N),
or Toyota Sienna Trim Ring (CV2035N)
!Wire cutters, strippers,and a crimping tool
!Panel-removing tools
!Marking pen or chalk, and cleaning cloths

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2 Check out the vehicle and plan your work
IMPORTANT!
The vehicle’s roof beam (above the headliner) must support the
weight of the overhead console. The supplied mounting bracket must
be firmly attached to the roof beam. Determine if this is possible to
ensure that the vehicle is suitable for the installation.
CHECK THE BATTERY
Test the battery voltage and inspect battery terminals for tightness and any corrosion. This
takes 30 seconds and can save hours of troubleshooting later.
DECIDE ON A LOCATION FOR THE MAIN UNIT
Location of the main unit varies by vehicle, but is typically on the center line of the vehicle
and is always aft of the front seats. Often, the main unit’s domelights replace the factory
dome light. Always attach the mounting bracket to the existing roof cross beams.
NOTICE OF INTENDED INSTALLATION AND USE
ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS OVERHEAD VIDEO PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED
FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER, AND ARE TO BE INSTALLED ONLY TO BE VIEWED BY REAR-SEAT
OCCUPANTS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH
SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
AND COULD ALSO VIOLATE STATE LAW. ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS
ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT
FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED INSTALLATION AND/OR USE.
The main unit requires adequate roof support and a relatively flat headliner. Before you
begin installation, drop the dome light and partially drop the headliner, and verify that you
have sufficient clearance and sufficient support from a roof beam. Inspect the vehicle roof
and headliner area and consider the following questions.
!Does the vehicle have overhead climate controls? Does their location interfere with
installation of the main unit?
!Is the dome light located where it would interfere with your installation of the unit?
The main unit has built-in dome lights which connect to the existing vehicle
domelight wiring, so it can replace the factory dome light.
!Does the vehicle headliner contour require using an optional Tall Trim Ring
and modifying it? (Make sure you have the tools needed).
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3 Cut the headliner and mount the bracket
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT BEGIN THIS STEP UNTIL YOU HAVE INSPECTED THE HEAD-
LINER, THE ROOF BEAM, AND ALL OTHER ESSENTIAL AREAS, AND
VERIFIED THAT THE INSTALLATION CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY COM-
PLETED! IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THE INSTAL-
LATION IS SAFE, SECURE, AND APPROPRIATE TO THE VEHICLE.
STEP 1: SELECT A MOUNTING METHOD
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!Standard mounting. You will need to cut the headliner in order to create a path for the
cables and to mount the bracket. Sometimes the headliner has enough contour that
modifications to the included trim ring are needed. (If this contour is severe, you may
need to use one of the optional tall trim rings.) It is critical to modify the trim ring when
working with uneven surfaces, as the uneven pressure can cause various problems
with the unit. The bracket will mount laterally and the mounting screws must be able to
line up with the threaded standoffs on the bracket as shown.
Headliner
Trim
Ring
Cables
Bracket Cable Exit
Bracket oriented laterally
Vehicle Roof
Roof Beam
Front ofVehicle
!
(Continued)
Connectors
Threaded standoffs
for Mounting Screws
Threaded standoffs
for Mounting Screws
ENTER
OPEN
SOURCE
Driver’s side
mounting holes
Passenger
side
mounting
holes

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!Standard mounting with a spacer. This is the same as Standard mounting except that
optional spacers are inserted between the Bracket and the beam to allow extra room.
Headliner
Trim
Ring
Cables
Bracket Cable Exit
Bracket oriented laterally
Vehicle Roof
Roof Beam
Front ofVehicle
Optional Spacers
(included in
hardware kit)
Optional Spacer(s)
(not included)
Connectors
Threaded standoffs
for Mounting Screws
Threaded standoffs
for Mounting Screws
ENTER
OPEN
SOURCE
Driver’s side
mounting holes
Passenger
side
mounting
holes

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Headliner
Trim Ring
Cables
Bracket (Bent) Cable Exit
Bracket oriented lengthways
Vehicle Roof
Roof Beam
Front of Vehicle
Roof Beam
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!Custom mounting. This involves modifying the bracket or using appropriate
brackets, and can also involve using a Universal Tall Trim Ring, and modifying it to fit
the vehicle. Again, sometimes the headliner has enough contour that
modifications to the included trim ring are needed. (If this contour is severe, you may
need to use one of the optional tall trim rings.) It is critical to modify the trim ring when
working with uneven surfaces, as the uneven pressure can cause various problems
with the unit.
As with every installation, it is your responsibility to make the installation
safe, secure, and appropriate to the vehicle. RES does not recommend recessed
mounting (without a trim ring) due to possible high-temperature operation issues.
Bending or modifying the bracket
The bracket is designed to be able to be bent or shortened as needed. You may also
want to remove the four unused threaded standoffs with a hammer as shown, but
only when you are certain they will not be needed.
Sturdy workbench
Strike firmly with ball-peen hammer
Bend/
break
lines
Bend/break lines

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STEP 2: CUT THE HEADLINER
1 Remove the cardboard template (it
is perforated into the inner box). Center
the template on the center line of the
vehicle by measuring the width of the
headliner, dividing by two, and making a
chalk mark on the center line.
Always double-check that the
template is correctly oriented
front-to-rear.
Note: The Trim Ring Footprint
is NOT the cut line!
FRONT ofVehicle
Cable Exit
Mounting screw/
standoff holes
Cardboard template
(
Trim Ring Footprint)
IMPORTANT! If you cut away too much of the headliner, you will cre-
ate a direct path for heat to radiate from the roof of the vehicle into
the DVD drive. On very hot days, this type of installation could trigger
the unit’s temperature protection (the DVD drive shuts down above
140OF). To minimize heat exposure, only cut the headliner as shown.
!
2Double-check the template’s front/rear orientation and position.
3 Trace the template cut locations onto the headliner with a pencil, marker, or chalk.
4 Using a sharp blade, carefully cut out the headliner. Cut on the inside of your lines. Cut
a rectangle for the cable exit, and small squares for the screw locations. (Cutting
squares makes the alignment process much easier than drilling precise holes).
Note: If you plan on removing unused standoffs from the bracket, you can reduce the
number of holes to cut - see page 8.
5 Test-fit the mounting bracket into the headliner opening from above.
Headliner
Trim
Ring
Cables
Bracket Cable Exit
Vehicle Roof
Roof Beam
Front ofVehicle
Optional Spacer(s)
Threaded
standoffs
Headliner between
DVD drive and roof cavity

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CAUTION!
Make sure that the screws you use to mount the bracket and the main
unit are not too long! If the screws you select are too long, you will
damage the roof of the vehicle. Take great care when planning this
part of your installation.
Optional spacers may be needed
With some vehicle roof beams, you may need to use optional spacers to mount the bracket
to the beam. Some thick headliners require spacers between
the bracket standoffs and the main unit.
If test-fitting indicates that you need to use the
included spacers between the main unit and the bracket standoffs,
pre-insert each mounting screw into the main unit from below
as shown. Then press the spacer over the tip of the screw.
The spacers should hold the screws in place.
After you have pre-inserted all four screws, go to the next step - do not mount the unit yet!
Headliner
Trim
Ring
Cables
Bracket Cable Exit
Bracket oriented laterally
Vehicle Roof
Roof Beam
Front ofVehicle
Optional Spacers
(included in
hardware kit)
Optional Spacer(s)
(not included)
Bending or modifying the bracket
The bracket is designed to be able to be bent or shortened as needed. You may also
want to remove the four unused threaded standoffs with a hammer as shown, but
only when you are certain they will not be needed.
STEP 3: MOUNT THE BRACKET
Stand
!
Insert
mounting
screw
Sturdy workbench
Strike firmly with ball-peen hammer
Bend/
break
lines
Bend/break lines

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Bend or break Bracket at this point
to create a cable exit! (See Pages 5, 7)
Threaded
standoffs
for
Mounting
Screws
Connectors
Threaded
standoffs
for
Mounting
Screws
Threaded
standoffs
Bend/break lines
Slots for screws or
optional AC3024
stabilizing
mounting feet
Front ofVehicle
Threaded
standoffs
Threaded
standoffs
Long-axis Bracket Positioning
MOUNT THE BRACKET (continued)
Remove the headliner trim and any grab handles
over the rear door frame. Slide the bracket in
between the headliner and the roof. Mount the
bracket to the roof beam through the opening you
made in the headliner. A minimum of four short
screws must be used to mount the bracket.
CAUTION!
Front ofVehicle
Threaded
standoffs
Threaded
standoffs
Lateral Bracket Positioning
Connectors
Threaded standoffs
for Mounting Screws
Threaded standoffs
for Mounting Screws

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4 Route the harnesses and make all wiring connections
Basic connections are described in this section. Also see wiring diagrams starting on p.15.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• Use caution to assure that harnesses and cables are protected from sharp
edges. Where necessary, add tape to cover sharp surfaces.
• Avoid sharp bends (always less than 90O, but less than 45O is preferred).
• The locking connectors in this system require that even force be applied to the
release latch when harnesses are disconnected. Failure to use reasonable care
will damage the connector and cause system failure.
CABLE AND HARNESS ROUTING
1 Starting at the headliner cutout, route the black power harness to the underdash area.
Leave about six inches of cable hanging through the cutout. Allow enough slack in the
harnesses above the headliner to allow working room. You may want to leave a short
loop hanging out the side of the headliner until final re-assembly (this makes stuffing
cables into the headliner easier when you mount the unit).
2 You may want to secure the cables with tape so they lie flat. This makes it easier to
reassemble the vehicle trim correctly, especially with sunroof vehicles.
3 If any other optional harnesses are being used, route them from the headliner cutout to
their destination. Remember to leave working slack.
When using optional harnesses, you may need to split the harness paths, routing
some harnesses down one side of the vehicle and the rest down the other.
CONNECTING THE POWER HARNESS
The system requires both constant 12V (+) and switched 12V (+) energized when the key is
in the Accessory position. These can be found at the ignition switch harness. The ground
wire should mount to bare metal, using a factory ground bolt whenever possible.
Power Harness Connections:
Yellow 12V (+) Constant Battery Power (Fused 7.5 A)
Red 12V(+) Switched Accessory (Fused 1 A)
Black Chassis (-) Ground
Orange Vehicle Illumination Input (12V(+) when the parking lights are on)
IMPORTANT:
- Connecting the Red wire to constant 12V(+) causes battery drain
and premature battery failure.
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