Alpine DHA-S680 User Manual

DHA-S680

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Changer

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DIGITAL VIDEO

ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.

1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan

Phone 03-5496-8231

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

Sankei Kikaku Co., Ltd. 1-13-38, Hinodai, Hino, T okyo, Japan

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

Phone 03-9769-0000

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7, 40878 Ratingen,

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

Germany

Phone 02102-4550

13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands,

Milton Keynes MK14 5BU, U.K.

Phone 01908-611556

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris

Nord II, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France

Phone 01-48638989

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Viale C. Colombo 8,

20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy

Phone 02-484781

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32

01013 Vitoria (Alava) - APDO 133,

Spain

Phone 945-283588

Printed in Japan (S)

68P41262Y36-C

ENGLISH

Contents

Operating Instructions

Precautions

WARNING.................................................. 2

CAUTION................................................... 3

PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 4

Before Operation

About DVDs ..................................................................... 5

Discs playable on this DVD changer................................6

When using remote control .............................................. 7

Replacing the batteries ..................................................... 7

Handling the magazine ..................................................... 8

Loading discs.................................................................... 8

Removing discs ................................................................ 9

Quick Guide

Turning the power on and off ......................................... 10

Switching between NTSC and

PAL configuration .......................................................... 11

Adjusting the volume ..................................................... 11

Selecting the disc ............................................................ 11

Playing discs ................................................................... 12

Stopping playback .......................................................... 13

Fast-forwarding/fast-reversing ....................................... 13

Finding the beginnings of chapters or tracks.................. 14

Playing still frames (pausing) ......................................... 14

Frame-by-frame playback .............................................. 14

Slow motion playback .................................................... 14

Convenient Functions

Searching by title number............................................... 15

Searching directly by chapter or track number............... 15

Searching by elapsed time .............................................. 16

Chapter/track/title repeat playback................................. 16

Switching the audio tracks.............................................. 17

Switching the angle ........................................................ 17

Switching the subtitles (subtitle language)..................... 18

Displaying the subtitles .................................................. 18

Displaying the disc status ............................................... 19

To output the DVD video while listening to other source

(CD/radio etc.) (only when using Ai-NET).................... 20

Default Settings (SET UP)

Changing the language settings ...................................... 21

Changing the TV screen settings .................................... 22

Changing the country code setting ................................. 23

Setting the rating level (parental lock) ........................... 24

Changing the down sampling setting ............................. 26

Changing the digital output setting ................................ 27

Changing the LED indicator setting ............................... 28

Custom setting – Changing the Closed Caption setting ...

Custom setting – Changing the Ai-NET settings ........... 30

Custom setting – Changing the H.U. CONTROL settings ...

Digital Audio Processor (Optional)

Adjusting the parametric equalizer (only when

connected with PXA-H510) ........................................... 32

Adjusting the surround settings ...................................... 33

Storing the surround settings .......................................... 33

Recalling the surround settings ...................................... 34

Adjusting the time correction (only when

connected with PXA-H510) ............................................ 34

Using the Pro Logic mode .............................................. 35

ADJUST – Setting the speaker mode ............................. 35

ADJUST – Adjusting the acoustic image....................... 36

ADJUST – Mixing the rear audio channels ................... 36

ADJUST – Center speaker time compensation .............. 37

ADJUST – Rear speaker time compensation ................. 37

ADJUST –

Achieving powerful sound at low volumes .................... 38

ADJUST – Adjusting the speaker level..........................38

MODE – Adjusting the volume, fader and balance........38

MODE – Adjusting the subwoofer................................. 39

MODE – Turning the defeat function on and off ........... 39

Other Useful Features

Operating from the head unit.......................................... 40

Playing DVDs,video CDs and CDs................................ 40

Operating from the head unit's remote control unit........ 41

Installation and Connections

Warning .......................................................................... 42

Caution ........................................................................... 42

Precautions ..................................................................... 43

Preparation...................................................................... 43

Connecting...................................................................... 43

Mounting ........................................................................ 44

Installation ...................................................................... 44

Check .............................................................................. 46

Connections .................................................................... 47

Changing the System Settings ........................................ 48

Examples of System Upgrades ....................................... 49

Others

Terminology ................................................................... 58

List of language codes .................................................... 59

List of country codes ...................................................... 60

In case of difficulty......................................................... 62

Specifications ................................................................. 62

Operating the DHA-S680 DVD Video Player................ 63

Operating audio for the Alpine Ai-NET ......................... 64

1-EN

Precautions

WARNING

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.

DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.

Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.

Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in serious accident.

DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.

Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.

Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.

DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.

Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.

DO NOT DAMAGE PIPES OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.

When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.

Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.

2-EN

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.

Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.

USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.

Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.

Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure.

CAUTION

CAUTION-Laser radiation when open, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

(Rear side of player)

DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.

When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal injury.

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.

The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.

3-EN

Precautions

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or otherwise damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.

Proper Handling

Handle your disc as shown. Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface. If the surface is scratched, it may cause the pickup to skip. Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels on the disc. Do not write on the disc.

Keep Your Discs Clean

Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface could cause the pickup to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

Disc Accessories

Various disc accessories for protecting the surface of the disc and improving sound quality are available on the market. However, many of them will increase the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using such accessories may place the disc beyond the specified size limitations and cause the changer to malfunction. Because of the high precision electronics of the DHA-S680 and the highly stable mechanism, these accessories are not necessary and therefore not recommended for use with discs placed in the DHA-S680.

Storage

When not in use, place your discs in their individual cases and store them in a cool place away from the sun, heat, and dust.

Irregular Shaped Discs

Make sure the discs you use in this unit do not have any irregularities. The outer and inner edges should be round and smooth. Use of irregularly shaped discs may cause damage to the mechanism.

Installation Location

Make sure the DHA-S680 will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Caution for new discs

When a newly purchased disc is inserted into the changer magazine, the disc may fail to play after initial loading. This is caused by small bumps around the center hole and outside of the disc, which prevent stable loading into the correct position. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.

NOTE

The mechanism automatically prevents this type of disc from playing as a protective measure. This is not an indication of faulty operation.

4-EN

Before Operation

About DVDs

Music CDs and DVDs have grooves (tracks) in which the digital data is recorded. The data is represented as microscopic pits recorded into the track – these pits are read by a laser beam to play the disc. On DVDs, the density of the tracks and pits is twice that of CDs, so DVDs can contain more data in less space.

CDs

Minimum pit length -

0.9 µm

DVDs

Minimum pit length -

0.9 µm

A 12 cm disc can contain one movie or about four hours of music. In addition, DVDs provide sharp picture quality with vivid colors thanks to a horizontal resolution of over 500 lines (compared to less than 300 for VHS tape). With the addition of an optional, digital audio processor (PXA-H900/PXA-H510), you can recreate the power and presence of a movie theater with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel Surround.

1.2 mm

0.6 mm

Track pitch -

1.6 µm

Track pitch -

0.74 µm

Moreover, DVDs offer a variety of functions.

• Multiple audio* (page 17)

Movies can be recorded in up to eight languages. The desired language can be selected from the remote control unit.

• Subtitles function* (page 18)

Movies can include subtitles in up to 32 languages. The desired subtitle language can be selected from the remote control unit.

• Multi angle function* (page 17)

When the DVD contains a movie shot from multiple angles, the desired angle can be selected from the remote control unit.

• Multi story function*

With this function, a single movie includes various story lines. You can select different story lines to view various versions of the same movie. Operation differs from disc to disc. Story line selection screens including instructions appear during the movie. Just follow the instructions.

NOTE

* The functions audio languages, subtitle languages,

angles, etc., differ from disc to disc. For details, refer to the disc’s instructions.

5-EN

Before Operation

Discs playable on this DVD changer

• Playable discs

The discs listed below can be played on this DVD changer.

Max.

playing time

One-sided disc Approx. 4 hours

Two-sided disc Approx. 8 hours

One-sided disc Approx. 80 Minutes

Two-sided disc Approx. 160 Minutes

Approx. 74 Minutes

Approx. 20 Minutes

Approx. 74 Minutes

Approx. 20 Minutes

• Discs that cannot not be played

• DVD region number (playable region number)

• Video CDs

• Disc terminology

* This product incorporates copyright protection

DVD

Video

Music

Mark (logo) Recorded

DIGITAL VIDEO

VIDEO CD

content

Audio Video

(Moving

pictures)

Audio Video

(Moving

pictures)

Audio

Disc size

12 cm*

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

* Two-layer DVD disc compatible

This unit can play back music CD-R (CD-Recordable) and CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs. MP3 file format CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be played

•

The following Disc types may not be playable: Discs with fingerprints or scratches/Discs that have been left in the car or in the equipment for a long period/ Discs for which data writing condition was not stable

To customers using CD-R/CD-RW

•

If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure close session (finalization) has been performed

•Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback again.

Handling of Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

Please observe the following points to avoid breakdown and operation faults: Don’t touch the disc surface/Don’t leave in direct sunlight/Don’t affix labels or write on the disc/ Wipe away dust or dirt that adheres to the disc/ Check that there are no burrs/Don’t use commercial accessories.

Pay special attention to the following for CD-R/CD-RW discs:

Do not leave discs in the car or in the equipment for long periods. Never leave discs exposed to direct sunlight. The discs are susceptible to the effects of environments having high temperature and humidity and may deteriorate and exhibit play faults.

DVD-ROMs, DVD-R/DVD-RAMs, CD-ROMs, photo CDs, etc.

This DVD changer will play back any disc whose region number is 1 (or All). DVDs with a region number other than those listed below, cannot be played on this DVD player.

This DVD changer is compatible with playback control (PBC) compatible video CDs (version 2.0). “PBC” is a function by which you can use menu screens recorded on the disc to find the scene you want to watch and view various types of information in dialog style.

ALL

Title

If titles are programmed for the DVD, these are the largest unit of division of the information recorded on the disc.

Chapter

Each Title may also be divided into smaller divisions called Chapters. These can be specific scenes or musical selections.

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 protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

6-EN

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, inc.

When using remote control

• Mode Switch

To operate the DVD Changer, make sure the mode switch is on “DVD”. DVD operations are shown as the blue characters on the remote control unit.

DVD / A UDIO

Replacing the batteries

1 Opening the battery cover

Push on the cover and slide it as indicated by the arrows then the cover will be removed.

2 Replacing the battery

Remove the old batteries. Insert new ones matching the (+) and (–) polarities as shown in the diagram inside the remote control.

Switching to “AUDIO” mode, makes it possible to operate Alpine audio products as well. Audio operations are shown as the white characters on the remote control unit.

• Point the remote control at the remote sensor within about 2 meter.

• It may not be possible to operate the remote control unit if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight.

• The remote control is a small, light weight precision device. To avoid damage, short battery life, operational errors and poor button response, observe the following.

- Do not apply any shock.

- Do not put in a trouser pocket.

- Keep away from food, moisture and dirt.

- Do not place in direct sunshine.

3 Closing the cover

Push the cover in the arrow direction until a click is heard.

NOTE

Use two AA size batteries.

Warning

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.

7-EN

Before Operation

Sliding door

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION

INSERT EACH COMPACT DISC WITH THE LABEL SURFACE FACING UP

Handling the magazine

Turn the power on before loading and unloading discs. (See “Turning the power on and off” on page

10.)

Loading discs

1 Pull the tray lever with your finger and draw the

disc tray out of the magazine. Be careful not to drop the disc.

Magazine

INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSERT EACH COMPACT DISC WITH THE LABEL SURFACE FACING UP

NOTE

Do not remove the disc tray from the magazine. When the disc tray is pulled out from the magazine, do not pull it out with excessive force. Doing so may damage the tray or magazine.

Tray lever

3 Grasp the handle on the door and slide fully to

the right until the door locks.

4 Check for proper orientation of the magazine

(top/bottom and front/back). Then, insert it fully into the changer until a click is heard and the magazine is locked in place.

2 Set discs in the disc tray with the labeled side

facing up. Set one disc in the tray at a time (up to 6 discs). Be careful not to drop the disc. After loading the discs, press the disc tray fully into the magazine until it closes and a click is heard.

INSERT EACH COMPACT DISC WITH THE LABEL SURFACE FACING UP

INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

NANDAKANDA

HARAHOREHI

PAPARAPA-

1234567890 AAA

1. APO APO PIPIPI

2. APO APO

3. APO APO PIPIPI OYOYO

4. APO APO PIP

5. APO

6. APO APO PIPIPI DOHYA

7. APO APO PIPIPI

8. APO APO PIPIPI KEROYON

9. APO APO

ABC12345-6789

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Disc tray

5 After inserting the magazine, grasp the sliding

door handle and slide the door all the way to the left until it locks with a “click.”

NOTES

• When the magazine is inserted, the changer will run a check of its contents automatically.

• If a CD changer is connected to the DHA-S680 input, its output will be muted during this disc check.

8-EN

Removing discs

1 Grasp the handle on the door and slide fully to

the right until the door locks.

Sliding door

2 Press the eject button to eject the magazine,

then remove the magazine.

Eject button

INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSERT EACH COMPACT DISC WITH

THE LABEL SURFACE FACING UP

Cautions on using the magazine

• The CD magazines or accessories included with the CD changer cannot be used with this product.

• Disc trays for the CD changer magazines cannot be used with this product's magazine. Although these trays will fit, using them may damage this product. Never use disc trays for CD changer magazines in the DVD changer magazine.

• Do not forcibly remove the magazine.

• Only one disc can be inserted per slot. Attempting to insert two or more discs will result in damage.

• Never remove the tray from the magazine.

• When the ignition key is set to ACC or ON, the magazine can be removed even when the power setting of the unit is set to OFF.

3 Pull the tray lever with your finger and pull the

disc tray out of the magazine. Take care not to touch the disc’s data side when removing discs . (See “PRECAUTIONS” on page 4.)

Magazine

INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

INSERT EACH COMPACT DISC WITH THE LABEL SURFACE FACING UP

NOTE

Do not remove the disc tray from the magazine. When the disc tray is pulled out from the magazine, do not pull it out with excessive force. Doing so will cause breakdown.

Tray lever

9-EN

Quick Guide

ENT

DISP.

TUNER

DISC DN

POWER

NTSC/PAL

Play Position Memory Function

• Even if you turn power off or switch the Ignition Key to OFF during playback or change the source, playback will continue from the point where playback stopped when the power is turned ON again. The play position memory is cancelled when the magazine is removed or the disc is changed.

RPT

DISC

DISC UP

Turning the power on and off

• When connected with a head unit by using an Ai-NET

Caution

• When connected with an Alpine head unit When using the DHA-S680 with an AiNET compatible AV head unit or AiNET compatible head unit, read the section “Changing the system settings” (page 48) thoroughly and make the “Ai-NET setting” and “H.U. CONTROL setting” before using it.

• With this unit connected to an Ai-NET compatible AV head unit or Ai-NET compatible head unit, there will be about a 3 second delay during powerup from the remote control unit. This is caused by the systems communications being carried out by the various components and is not a defect.

• When connected with an Ai-NET compatible AV head unit and Ai-NET compatible head unit, the power cannot be turned off from the remote control unit. Turn off the DHA-S680 power by switching the head unit’ s source . For details, refer to “Operating from the head unit” (page 40).

1 Set the head unit’s source to DVD Changer or

CD Changer. The power turns on.

NOTE

The head unit’s sources vary depending on the head unit connected, system components and Ai-NET setting of DHA-S680.

2 To turn the power off, change the head unit’s

source.

• When not connected with a head unit by using an Ai-NET

Caution

When not connected with a head unit by using an Ai-NET If the DHA-S680 is not connected to an Ai-NET compatible head unit, read the section “Changing the system settings” (page 48) thoroughly and set the “H.U . CONTROL setting” to OFF before using it.

1 Press the POWER button of the remote control

unit. The power turns on.

2 To turn the power off, press the POWER button

again.

10-EN

Switching between NTSC and PAL configuration

Switch the video output configuration to NTSC or PAL according to the type of television and the disc recording method.

1 Press and hold the NTSC/PAL button for at least

5 seconds.

NOTES

• NTSC is the standard and there is no need to change the setting. The system is set to NTSC at time of shipment from the factory.

• The image output configuration must be correct. Otherwise the following message appears and playback does not start: “VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM IS NOT CORRECT”.

Adjusting the volume

Adjust the volume when using with a Digital Audio Processor (PXA-H510/PXA-H900).

1 Rotate the rotary encoder clockwise or counter-

clockwise. Turn clockwise to increase the volume. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

NOTE

If an Ai-NET product (head unit or AV head unit) is being used with the Digital Audio Processor (PXAH510/PXA-H900), or if this equipment is connected directly to a TV monitor, use each devices’ control to adjust the volume.

Selecting the disc

• Using the Number Keys

Tips

This describes use of the Number Keys, particularly the “+10” key.

To input 10: Press the “+10” key once and then press the “0” key. To input 16: Press the “+10” key once and then press the “6” key. To input 23: Press the “+10” key twice and then press the “3” key.

* Each time the “+10” key is pressed, the

number increases by 10.

• Reading this manual

Stopping playback

Tips

Press the stop button during playback to stop playback. That position is stored in the memory.

Press the L button during playback.

• Using the PRE-STOP function (DVD,

Tips

Video CD only)

When the PRE-STOP function is used, the position at which playback is stopped is stored in the memory, and playback resumes from that position.

Press the L button once during playback. “PRE-STOP” is displayed.

DVD

Video CD

DVD

1 Press the DISC DN or DISC UP button to select

the side you want to play. The DHA-S680 automatically detects the type of disc (DVD, Video CD, CD) and starts playback.

NOTE

For CDs, if repeat is OFF, there will be an automatic changeover to the next disc after the disc finishes playing. For DVD and video CD, discs will not be switched even if repeat is OFF. For further information about repeat switching, see “Chapter/track/title repeat playback” (on Page 16).

These indicate the discs for which

Video CD

the function can be used.

DVD

...DVDs

Video CD

...Video CDs

...Music CDs

This indicates supplementary explanation of operation of this system.

Press the mode. Playback starts from the position at which it was stopped.

button in the PRE-STOP

11-EN

Quick Guide

DVD

Video CD

ENT

LIST

DISP

SET

SOURCE

SLOW

A. PROC

Playing discs

GO TO

TITLE

CHG

DEFEAT

1 Press the

button.

Playback starts.

NOTES

• During play, the front panel indicators of this unit flash. Playing a DVD: The DVD VIDEO indicator flashes Playing a video CD: The VIDEO CD indicator flashes Playing a CD: The AUDIO CD indicator flashes

• The reverse side of a double-sided DVD will not be played automatically. Remove the disc, turn it over, and reinsert it.

• For CDs, if repeat is OFF, there will be an automatic changeover to the next disc after the disc finishes

+10

playing.

• For DVD and video CD, discs will not be switched even if repeat is OFF.

• For further information about repeat switching, see

DVD

Video CD

“Chapter/track/title repeat playback” (on Page 16).

Caution

• Not all functions will operate for every DVD. See the individual DVD’s instructions for details on the features supported.

• Fingerprints on a disc may adversely affect playback. If a problem occurs, remove the disc and check for fingerprints on the playback side. Clean the disc if necessary.

• When using the remote control, be careful to press one button at time. Pressing multiple buttons at the same time may cause erroneous operation.

• If you switch the power or Ignition Key OFF or change sources during playback, playback will continue where you left off when you resume playback. If the magazine is removed or the disc is changed, this play position memory is erased.

• If you try to perform an invalid operation (based on the type of disc being played), the following mark is displayed on the screen:

• If a menu screen appears

On DVDs and video CDs with playback control (PBC), menu screens may appear automatically. If this happens, perform the operation described below to start playback.

NOTE

For many discs, the menu screen can also be displayed by pressing the MENU or TITLE button (for at least 2 seconds).

DVD menu

Use the Joystick to select the desired item, then press the

ENT or : button.

NOTE

For some discs it is possible to select items directly from the menu screen using the number keys (“0” to “9” and “+10”).

Video CD menu

Use the number keys (“0” to “9” and “+10”) to select the desired number.

NOTE

The menu screen does not appear when the PBC function is turned off. If this is the case, press the MENU button to turn on the PBC function.

12-EN

Stopping playback

DVD

Video CD

DVD

Press the stop button during playback to stop playback. That position is stored in the memory.

1 Press the

button during playback.

Video CD

Fast-forwarding/ fast-reversing

1 During playback, press and hold the

reverse) or 2 seconds.

::.

(fast-forward) button for at least

.;;

(fast-

• Using the PRE-STOP function (DVD,

Tips

Video CD only)

When the PRE-STOP function is used, the position at which playback is stopped is stored in the memory, and playback resumes from that position.

1Press the

playback. “PRE-STOP” is displayed.

2Press the

mode. Playback starts from the position at which it was stopped.

• Canceling the PRE-STOP function

Either press the L button again in the PRE-STOP mode, remove the magazine, switch the disc, switch the source, or turn the ignition key off to clear the memory.

NOTES

• For some discs, the position at which playback was stopped may not be accurate.

• Playback starts at the beginning of the disc whenever ignition is turned off or another Ai-NET source is selected.

button once during

button in the PRE-STOP

2 Press the

NOTES

• No sound or subtitles are played during fastforwarding/fast-reversing.

• For DVDs and video CDs with playback control (PBC), the menu screen may reappear during fastforwarding/fast-reversing.

button to return to normal playback.

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Quick Guide

1/2 speed

1/4 speed

1/16 { ‹

1/8 speed

1/16 speed

Normal playback

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LIST

DISP

SET

SOURCE

SLOW

A. PROC

GO TO

TITLE

BAND

RTN

V.OUT

MUTE

DEFEAT

CLR

Finding the beginnings of chapters or tracks

1 During playback, press the

The chapter/track switches each time the button is pressed, and playback of the selected chapter/ track starts.

::.

: Press this to start playback from the

beginning of the following chapter or track.

.;;

: Press this to start playback from the

beginning of the current chapter or track.

NOTE

Some DVDs do not have chapters.

.;;

::.

button.

DVD

UP +10

Video CD

Playing still frames

DVD

Video CD

(pausing)

1 During playback, press the button once. 2 Press the

NOTES

• No sound is played during the still frame mode.

• Playback starts automatically if the picture is in still mode (paused) for more than 5 minutes. The picture or sound may be interrupted for an instant, but this is not a failure.

Frame-by-frame playback

button to resume playback.

DVD

Video CD

1 In the pause mode, press the button.

The picture advances by one frame each time the button is pressed.

2 Press the

button to resume normal playback.

NOTE

No sound is played during frame-by-frame playback.

Slow motion playback

Video CD

1 During playback, press the SLOW button for at

least 2 seconds. The slow motion playing speed changes each time the button is pressed.

DVD

Supplementary explanation

“Chapters” are divisions of movies or musical

selections on DVDs. “Tracks” are divisions of mo vies or m usical selections on video and music CDs.

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2 Press the

button to resume normal playback.

NOTES

• No sound is played during slow motion playback.

• Slow playback is not available when playing back a slide show.

• 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 are approximate speeds. The actual speed differs from disc to disc.

Convenient Functions

DVD

Video CD

Searching by title number

Use this function to easily find positions on the DVD using the DVD’s title menu.

1 During playback, press the GO TO button.

The mode switches each time the button is pressed. Select “TITLE”.

TITLE CHAPT TIME

Normal playback

2 Input the number of the title you want to play

using the number keys (“0” to “9”).

DVD

Searching directly by chapter or track number

Use this function to easily move to the beginnings of the chapters or tracks on the disc.

1 During playback, press the GO TO button.

The mode switches each time the button is pressed. Select “CHAPT” or “TRACK”.

DVD Video

TITLE CHAPT TIME

Video-CD/CD

TRACK TIME

Normal playback

2 Input the number of the chapter or track you

want to play using the number keys (“0” to “9”).

(When title number 1 is input)

NOTES

• This function cannot be used on discs on which no title numbers are recorded.

• To input the title number, the “+10” key is not used. Use the number keys “0” to “9”.

• Press the CLR button to delete the last digit in the title number. Press the CLR button for at least 2 seconds to clear all title numbers.

• Press the RTN button to cancel the title search mode and resume normal playback.

3 Press the ENT button.

Playback starts from the selected title number.

(When chapter number 12 is input)

3 Press the ENT button.

Playback starts from the selected chapter or track.

NOTES

• This function cannot be used on discs on which no chapter numbers are recorded.

• To input the chapter or track number, the “+10” key is not used. Use the number keys “0” to “9”.

• Press the CLR button to delete the last digit in the chapter/track number. Press the CLR button for at least 2 seconds to clear “Chapter” and “Track” numbers.

• Press the RTN button to cancel the chapter/track search mode and resume normal playback.

• With video discs containing playback control (PBC), function of “searching directly by track number” is not available under the PBC ON status. Press the MENU button to turn the PBC function off.

• If the chapter/track number is known, you can search directly using the number keys (“0” to “9” and “+10”) during playback mode, PRE-STOP mode, etc.

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Convenient Functions

RPT CHAPT

The chapter is played repeatedly.

The title is played repeatedly.

The mode returns to normal playback. (factory default)

RPT TITLE

RPT OFF

NOTES

• To input the elapsed time, the “+10” key is not used. Use the number keys “0” to “9”.

• Press the CLR button to delete the last digit in the elapsed time. Press the CLR button for at least 2

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DISP

SET

GO TO

TITLE

BAND

RTN

V.OUT

RPT

DISC

DISC UP

LIST

AUDIO

CLR

ANGLE

seconds to erase all the set times.

• Press the RTN button to cancel the elapsed time search mode and resume normal playback.

• With DVDs, the precision of the elapsed time search function differs from disc to disc.

• With video discs containing playback control (PBC), function of “searching by elapsed time” is not available under the PBC ON status. Press the MENU button to turn the PBC function off.

3 Press the ENT button.

Playback starts from the specified elapsed time.

DVD

Searching by elapsed time

Use this function to search by specifying the elapsed time.

1 During playback, press the GO TO button.

The mode switches each time the button is pressed. Select “TIME”.

DVD Video

TITLE CHAPT TIME

Video-CD/CD

TRACK TIME

Normal playback

2 Input the elapsed time from which you want to

start playback using the number keys (“0” to “9”).

(Input the hours first, followed by the minutes, then the seconds.)

Video CD

Chapter/track/title

DVD

repeat playback

Use this function to play the disc’s titles, chapters or tracks repeatedly.

1 During playback, press the RPT button.

The repeat mode switches each time the button is pressed.

DVD

Video CD

RPT TRACK

RPT DISK

RPT OFF

The track is played repeatedly.

The entire disc is played repeatedly.

(factory default)

Video CD

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(When 1 hour, 30 minutes is input as the elapsed time)

NOTES

• The track/disc repeat modes cannot be used on video CDs with playback control (PBC). Press the MENU button to turn the PBC function off.

• For some discs it is not possible to switch the repeat mode.

• For CDs, if repeat is OFF, there will be an automatic changeover to the next disc after the disc finishes playing. For DVD and video CD, discs will not be switched even if repeat is OFF. Use the remote control to switch these discs. For further information about disc switching, see “Selecting the disc” (on Page 11).

Switching the audio tracks

DVD

Video CD

Switching the angle

DVDs can have up to 8 different audio tracks. These alternate tracks can be switched during playback.

1 During playback, press and hold the AUDIO

button for at least 2 seconds. The sound switches between the alternate audio tracks recorded on the disc each time the button is pressed.

NOTES

• The alternate track selected becomes the default setting every time the power is turned on or the disc is replaced. If the disc does not include that track, the disc’s default language is selected instead.

• Not all discs will allow changing the alternate audio tracks during playback. In these cases, select audio tracks from the DVDs menu.

• There may be a delay before the selected alternate track begins to play.

• Video CDs with multiplex audio

1 During playback, press and hold the AUDIO

button for at least 2 seconds. The left and right channels will be output as shown in the figure below, each time the button is pressed.

RR LR

On DVDs in which scenes have been filmed from multiple angles, the angle can be switched during playback.

1 During playback, press and hold the ANGLE

button for at least 2 seconds. The angle switches between the angles recorded on the disc each time the button is pressed.

NOTES

• Some time may be required for the angle to change.

• Depending on the disc, the angle may switch in one of two ways.

- Seamless: The angle switches smoothly.

- Non-seamless: When the angle is switched, a still

picture is displayed first, after which the angle switches.

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Convenient Functions

Tips

ENT

DISP

SET

SOURCE

SLOW

DISP .

TUNER

LIST

GO TO

TITLE

SUB T.

Switching the subtitles (subtitle language)

With DVDs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded, the subtitle language can be switched during playback.

1 During playback, press and hold the SUB T.

button for at least 2 seconds. The subtitle switches between the languages recorded on the disc each time the button is pressed.

NOTES

• There may be a delay before the selected subtitle appears.

• Not all discs will allow changing the subtitles during playback. In these cases, select subtitles from the DVDs menu.

• The subtitle language selected becomes the default setting every time the power is turned on or the disc is replaced. If the disc does not include that language, the disc’s default language is selected instead.

Displaying the subtitles

DVD

With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can select whether to display the subtitles or not during playback.

ON/OFF

1 During playback, press and hold the – ON/OFF

button for at least 2 seconds. The currently displayed subtitles are turned on and off each time the button is pressed.

NOTES

UP +10

DVD

• For some discs, the subtitles will be displayed even when this is set to off.

• For some discs, it is not possible to switch the subtitles (subtitle language) during playback. In this case, make the selection from the disc menu.

• Switching from the disc menu For some discs, the audio language, angle and subtitles can be switched from the disc menu.

1Press the MENU or TITLE button (for

at least 2 seconds), select the item, then press the ENT button.

2Use the Joystick to select the

language or angle, then press the ENT or : button. (For some discs, they can be selected using the number keys (“0” to “9” and “+10”) while the language or the angle menu is displayed.)

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