Alpine DHA-S690 User Manual

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DISC CHANGER

DHA-S690

DIGITAL VIDEO

• OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.

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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.

777 Supertest Road, Toronto,

Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada

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

YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam

Victoria 3803, Australia

Phone 03-8787-1200

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany

Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.

B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle

Phone 089-32 42 640

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

Alpine House

Phone 0870-33 33 763

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

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

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

ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH

Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,

1930 Zaventem, Belgium

Phone 02-725-13 15

Printed in China (Y)

68-09359Z17-A

Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING ..................................................3

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

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

Discs Playable on This Unit..................... 5

Getting Started

When Using the Remote Control ...................... 7

Battery Replacement ......................................... 7

Handling the Magazine ..................................... 7

Turning Power On and Off ............................... 9

Selecting the Disc ............................................. 9

Displaying a Disc List....................................... 9

Switching between NTSC and PAL .................. 9

Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 9

DVD/Video CD

Playing DVD/Video CD ................................. 10

Displaying a Programme List ......................... 10

Displaying a Playlist ....................................... 11

Stopping Playback (PRE-STOP) .................... 11

Stopping Playback .......................................... 11

Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing ....................... 11

Finding the Beginning of Chapters/Tracks or

Files ........................................................... 11

Selecting Programme/Playlist ......................... 11

Selecting Title/Group ...................................... 11

Displaying a Folder/File Menu List ................ 12

Selecting Folders............................................. 12

Playing Still Frames (pausing)........................ 12

Forward/reverse frame-by-frame Playback .... 12

Slow Motion Playback .................................... 12

30 Seconds Forwarding Jump Function.......... 12

Scroll to Move the Page Forward or Back ...... 12

Searching by Programme or Playlist

Number...................................................... 12

ENGLISH

Searching by Title/Group/Folder Number ...... 13

Searching Directly by Chapter/Track/File

Number...................................................... 13

Recalling a Title/Folder/Chapter, etc. Number

using the LIST Button ............................... 13

Repeat Playback.............................................. 13

Switching the Audio Tracks ............................ 14

Switching the Angle........................................ 14

Switching the Subtitles (subtitle language) .... 15

Displaying the Disc Status .............................. 15

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC

Playback .......................................................... 16

Selecting Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC) ............ 16

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 16

Repeat Play ..................................................... 16

Searching Directly by File Number

(MP3/WMA/AAC).................................... 17

Recalling a Track/Folder/File Number ........... 17

Displaying a Folder/File List

(MP3/WMA/AAC).................................... 17

Displaying the Disc Status .............................. 17

About MP3/WMA/AAC ................................. 17

SETUP

SETUP Operation ........................................... 19

DVD CONTENTS SETUP

Setting the language .................................. 19

Setting the Country Code .......................... 20

Setting the Rating Level (Parental Lock)....

Change the Password ................................ 20

Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode ....

Setting the DVD-VR Playback Mode ....... 20

Playing the Bonus Group .......................... 20

Playing back a Main Story directly ........... 21

Selecting the Button on the Image Screen

automatically ........................................ 21

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SYSTEM SETUP

Switching the Background Colour ............ 21

Setting the TV Screen ............................... 21

Setting the TV System............................... 21

Setting the Disc Change ............................ 21

Delaying Image Output ............................. 21

Setting the Connected Head Unit .............. 21

Returning to the Initial Setting .................. 22

CD CONTENTS SETUP

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/DivX

Setting the Video CD Play Mode .............. 22

Setting Compression Playback Data ......... 22

Setting Playback simultaneously............... 22

Setting Time for Still Image Playback ...... 22

Setting the Display .................................... 22

Displaying the DivX

(DivX) ................................................... 22

AUDIO SETUP

Setting the Digital Output ......................... 22

Setting the Downmix Mode ...................... 23

® registration code

® Data .... 22

Installation and Connections

Warning...................................................36

Caution....................................................36

Precautions ............................................ 36

Preparation ...................................................... 37

Connecting ...................................................... 37

Mounting the Remote Control Sensor Unit .... 37

Installation ...................................................... 38

Checking Operation ........................................ 39

Connections .................................................... 40

Setting the System Switch .............................. 41

System Example ............................................. 41

Other Useful Features

To Output DVD Video While Listening to

Another Source (CD/radio, etc.) (only when

using Ai-NET) ........................................... 24

Setting the Wallpaper ...................................... 24

Operating from the Head Unit ........................ 25

Playing DVDs, video CDs, CDs and

MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 25

Remote Control

Controls on Remote Control ........................... 26

Information

About DVDs ................................................... 27

About DivX

About JPEG .................................................... 28

About WAV ..................................................... 28

About ASF ...................................................... 28

Terminology.................................................... 29

List of Language Codes .................................. 30

List of Country Codes ..................................... 31

In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 33

Specifications .................................................. 35

®.................................................. 28

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Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

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.

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

Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

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

CAUTION

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

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 Centre for repairing.

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.

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.

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 THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

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

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.

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PRECAUTIONS

Product Cleaning

Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.

Installation Location

Make sure the DHA-S690 will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Temperature

Do not operate your unit in ambient temperature above +60°C (+140°F) or below -10°C (+14°F).

Moisture Condensation

You may notice the disc playback sound wavering due to condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Damaged Disc

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

Maintenance

If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.

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 centre 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 ball-point pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.

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

Correct Handling

Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.

CORRECT

INCORRECT CORRECT

Disc Cleaning

Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the DVD changer to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre 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.

Bumps

Centre Hole

New Disc

Outside (Bumps)

Irregular Shaped Discs

Be sure to use round shaped discs only for this unit and never use any special shaped discs. Use of special shaped discs may cause damage to the mechanism.

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Disc Accessories

There are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause operational problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine DVD changers.

Disc StabilizerTransparent Sheet

Discs Playable on This Unit

Playable discs

The discs listed below can be played on this unit.

Mark (logo)

DVD Video

DVD Audio

Recorded content

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Disc size

12 cm*

Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROMs, DVD-RAMs, CD-ROMs (excluding MP3/WMA/ AAC/WAV/JPEG/ASF/DivX® files), photo CDs, etc.

DualDisc

This unit is not compatible with DualDisc. Using a DualDisc may cause unit malfunction, and may cause disc damage when the disc is inserted/ejected.

DVD region number (playable region number)

This DVD changer will play back any disc whose region number is 2 (or All). DVDs with a region number other than those listed below, cannot be played on this DVD changer.

ALL

Video CD

Music CD

DivX

* Two-layer DVD disc compatible

DIGITAL VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

12 cm

The formatted discs listed below can be played on this unit.

CD-R

/CD-RW

CD Format

MP3 Format (“mp3”)

WMA Format (“wma”)

AAC Format (“aac”, “m4a”)

WAV Format (“wav”)

JPEG Format (“jpg”, “jpeg”, “jpe”)

DVD-R

/DVD-RW

DVD+R

/DVD+RW

Video CDs

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 dialogue style.

Using compact discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot be guaranteed. You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) which have been recorded only on audio devices. You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC/ ASF/DivX®

formatted audio files.

• Some of the following discs may not play on this unit:

Flawed discs, discs with fingerprints, discs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), discs recorded under unstable conditions, discs on which a recording failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.

• Use discs with MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/JPEG/ASF/DivX® files

written in a format compliant with this unit. For details, MP3/ WMA/AAC: see pages 17 and 18, DivX®/JPEG/WAV/ASF: see page 28.

To customers using CD-R/CD-RW

• If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last

recording session was closed (finalised).

• Finalise the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback

again.

WAV/JPEG/

DVD Video Format

DVD-VR Format

DivX Format (“avi”, “divx”)

ASF Format

”)

(“asf

Video CD Format

• Discs that are not finalised cannot be played back.

• ASF/WAV/JPEG are the same as MP3/WMA/AAC

controllable from the unit.

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Tips for making your own CDs

The DHA-S690 plays DVD Video, DVD Audio, Video CD, Audio CD, DivX® and has a built in MP3/WMA/AAC decoder.

The following information is designed to help you create your own music CDs (either Audio CD or MP3/WMA/AAC encoded CD-R/RW files).

What is the difference between an Audio and MP3/WMA/ AAC CD?

An Audio CD is the same format as the commercial CDs you buy in the store (also known as CD-DA). MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer

3)/WMA (Windows Media Audio)/AAC (Advanced Audio

Coding) is a data file that uses a compression scheme to reduce the size of the music file.*

Hybrid Audio CD and Data (MP3/WMA/AAC) CD-R/RW discs:

The DHA-S690 can read either sector on the disc. Choose CD-DA to play the CD audio section or MP3/WMA/AAC to play the MP3/WMA/AAC section.*

Multi session CD-R/RW:

Once a recording has been stopped, this is considered one session. If the disc is not closed (finalised), additional data may be added. Once this additional data has been recorded, this becomes a “multi-session” CD. The DHA-S690 can only read multi-session DATA Formatted discs (MP3/WMA/AAC files Not Audio CD files).

Properly formatted MP3/WMA/AAC Discs:

Use ISO9660 formatting to insure proper playback. You may use standard ISO naming Level 1 (8.3 DOS standard), Level 2 (32 characters) or Joliet (Windows or Macintosh long filenames) file naming conventions*.

* Please consult the Owner’s manual for additional information.

On handling compact discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

• Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.

• Do not affix stickers or labels.

• Clean the disc when it is dusty.

• Make sure that the disc is smooth and flat.

• Do not use commercially available disc accessories.

Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight.

Heat and humidity may damage the disc and you may not be able to play it again.

Using DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs

•This unit is compatible discs recorded in the DVD-Video and DVD-VR (DVD-R/DVD-RW only) mode.

• Note that discs not finalised (processed to enable to play on playback-only DVD players) cannot be played on this DVD changer.

• Some discs may not play back, depending on the recording device and disc format.

• Discs or files utilizing copy protection, may not be playable. Some recording systems may not properly format copied files to enable proper playback.

• In the following cases, the disc may not play on this unit: discs recorded by certain DVD recorders, certain irregular discs, flawed discs, dirty discs, when the pickup lens of this DVD changer is dirty, or when moisture condensation has occurred inside the unit.

• Be sure to follow all cautions included with your DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs discs.

• Do not put stickers, seals, or tape on the label side of DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs.

• Compared to the regular discs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs are more affected by heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. If left in a car, etc., damage may occur and it might not play on this unit.

• The operable temperature range for disc playback is as follows: DVD-R/DVD-RW: -25 ~ +70°C DVD+R/DVD+RW: +5 ~ +55°C

Disc terminology

Title

If titles are programmed for the DVD, these are the largest units 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.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson”

• “Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegeneration) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com”

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Getting Started

Replacing the battery.

Put the battery in the case with the (+) indication upward as shown in the illustration.

PWR

FOLDER DN

LIST

ENT.

DISC 8 DISC 9

FOLDER UP

Numeric keypad (1 to 6)

When Using the Remote Control

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

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

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

- Do not subject the remote control to excessive

shock.

- Do not put in a trouser pocket.

-Keep away from food, moisture and dirt.

- Do not place in direct sunshine.

Battery Replacement

Battery type: CR2025 battery or equivalent.

• Placing a battery in backwards way may cause a malfunction.

Closing the cover.

Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.

Warning

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

Opening the battery case.

Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the direction of the arrow.

Handling the Magazine

Turn on the power before loading and unloading discs. (Refer to “Turning Power On and Off” on page 9.)

Loading discs

Pull the tray removal knob with your finger and

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

Tr ay removal knobMagazine

• 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.

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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, push the disc tray fully into the magazine until it closes and a click is heard.

Disc tra

Grasp the sliding door knob and slide the door

fully to the right.

Removing discs

1 Grasp the sliding door knob and slide the door

fully to the right.

Sliding door

2 Press the eject button to eject the magazine, then

remove the magazine.

Eject button

Sliding door

Make sure the magazine is in the proper direction

(top/bottom and front/back), then push it in fully until a click is heard and the magazine is locked in place.

After inserting the magazine, grasp the tab of the

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

•When the magazine is inserted, a check of the disc inside the magazine is performed automatically.

3 Pull the tray removal knob with your finger and

draw the disc tray out of the magazine. Pay attention to the disc’s signal surface when removing discs. (See “PRECAUTIONS” on page 4.)

Tr ay removal knobMagazine

• 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.

Cautions on using the magazine

• This product’s magazine is used exclusively for this product. CD changer magazines (included magazines or accessories) cannot be used with this product.

• Disc trays for CD changer magazines cannot be used with this product’s magazine. Such trays can be inserted for reasons of structure, but using them may damage this product. Never use disc trays for CD changer magazines.

• Do not forcibly remove the magazine.

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

• Never remove the tray from the magazine.

•Even when the ignition key is set to OFF, the magazine can be removed.

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Turning Power On and Off

Play Position Memory Function

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 a disc is changed.

When connecting to the head unit using Ai-NET

Caution

•To customers using the ALPINE head unit. Before using this unit connected to an Ai-NET compatible AV head unit or Ai-NET compatible head unit, make the appropriate settings in “Setting the System Switch” (page

41).

•With this unit connected to an Ai-NET compatible AV head unit or Ai-NET compatible head unit, there may be some delay during power-up from the remote control. 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 or Ai-NET compatible head unit, the power cannot be turned off from the remote control. Turn off the DHA-S690 power by switching the head unit’s source. For details, refer to “Operating from the Head Unit” (page 25).

Set the head unit’s source to DVD changer or CD

changer.

The power turns on.

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

source.

When connecting to the head unit without using Ai-NET

Caution

To customers connecting the head unit without Ai-NET. When using this unit without an Ai-NET connection, read “Setting the System Switch” on page 41 and set “system switching” to “2” (STANDALONE).

Displaying a Disc List

Disc information loaded on the unit is displayed as a list, and disc change can be directly performed.

Press and hold LIST for at least 2 seconds.

The disc list is displayed.

Disc list display example

1 Displays disc No. 2 Displays disc media.

•

“NO DISC” is displayed if no disc is loaded on the tray.

3 Displays content information.

DVD-V : DVD Video DVD-A : DVD Audio VCD : Video CD DVD-VR : DVD-VR CDDA : CD-DA COMPRESS : Compressed Audio (MP3/WMA/AAC/

— —:If a disc cannot be read.

Press 8 or 9 to select the desired disc, and then

press ENT.

The unit changes to the selected disc and starts playback.

ASF/WAV/JPEG/DivX®)

Switching between NTSC and PAL

Set the output configuration to NTSC or PAL, depending on the disc.

Press and hold PWR for at least 2 seconds.

•PAL is the standard. The system is set to PAL at time of shipment from the factory.

•To play back an NTSC compatible disc, change the setting by referring to “Setting the TV System” (page 21).

Press PWR of the remote control.

The power turns on.

To turn the power off, press PWR again.

Selecting the Disc

Press and hold any one of the buttons (1 through 6) for at least 2 seconds.

The 1 through 6 buttons correspond to the disc number 1 to 6.

•You can change a disc by pressing DISC 9, 8 or pressing and holding FOLDER DN/UP for at least 2 seconds.

Initial System Start-Up

Be sure to press the RESET button when using the unit for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc.

Turn off the unit power.

Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar

pointed object.

Reset

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DVD/Video CD

DISPLAY

FOLDER DN

ENT.

LIST

;

RETURN

REPEAT

CLR

AUDIO

Playing DVD/Video CD

Disc types that can be used for each heading are represented by the following marks.

DVD Commercial Video discs (used for the distribution of movies, etc.) or a DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW recorded in a video mode can be used. (including discs containing both DVD video and DVD audio data that are played back when “DVD-V” is set in “Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode” (page 20)).

DVD Commercial Audio discs can be used.

DVD-R/DVD-RW discs recorded in DVD-VR mode can be used.

Video-CD discs can be used.

CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW discs that are recorded in the DivX® mode can be used.

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 a 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 you try to perform an invalid operation (based on the type of disc being played), the following mark is displayed on the monitor screen: (When the red indicator is displayed, disc operation is prohibited. When the white indicator is displayed, unit playback is prohibited.)

TOP MENU

FOLDER UP

Numeric keypad (0 to 9)

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

To load discs, see “Handling the Magazine” on page 7. Playback starts.

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

• It may take some time before playback starts after loading a disc.

•To return to the previous screen during Video CD playback, press RETURN. However, the function may vary depending on the disc.

•

While “INDEX READ” is displayed by DivX fast-reversing and repeat functions, etc., cannot be used.

• While playing back a video CD with Playback Control (PBC), if the SELECT screen is displayed, you can play back by pressing and holding -/ J for at least 2 seconds.

®, the fast-forwarding/

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.

• For many discs, the menu screen can also be displayed by pressing MENU.

DVD menu

Press 8, 9, ; or : to select the desired item, then press ENT.

•For some discs it is possible to select items directly from the menu screen using the numeric keypad (“0” to “9”).

• If the DVD-Audio disc is set to “VIDEO ON”, operation can be performed. (Refer to “Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode” on page 20.)

Video CD menu Use the numeric keypad (“0” to “9”) to select the

desired number, then press ENT.

• Depending on the number of digits input, playback may start automatically even if ENT. is not pressed.

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The menu screen does not appear when the PBC function is turned off. In this case, set VCD PLAY MODE to turn on the PBC function. For details, refer to “Setting the Video CD Play Mode” (page 22).

Displaying a Programme List

Press TOP MENU while playing a DVD-VR disc.

The programme list screen is displayed.

Press or to select the desired programme,

then press ENT.

The selected programme is played back.

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If PLAYLIST is selected, the playlist list screen is displayed.

• If a disc name or programme name exceeds the display range, the last character that appears in the display range is displayed as “~”

(tilda accent).

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Displaying a Playlist

Press MENU while playing DVD-VR disc.

The playlist list screen is displayed.

Press or to select the desired playlist, then

press ENT.

The selected playlist is played back.

• Only discs containing a playlist can be operated.

• If PROGRAM LIST is selected, the programme list screen is displayed.

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If a disc name or playlist name exceeds the display range, the last character that appears in the display range is displayed as “~” (tilda accent).

Stopping Playback (PRE-STOP)

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

During playback, press L.

“PRE-STOP” is displayed.

Press -/ J in the PRE-STOP mode.

Playback starts from the position at which it was stopped.

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

•When “VIDEO OFF” is set, PRE-STOP function is not available for the DVD Audio disc. (Refer to “Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode” on page 20.)

Finding the Beginning of Chapters/Tracks or Files

During playback, press g or f.

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

f:Press this to start playback from the beginning of

the following chapter, track or file.

g:Press this to start playback from the beginning of

the current chapter, track or file.

• Some DVDs do not have chapters.

•The beginning of a track may not be found on the Video CD equipped with PBC (playback control). Set VCD PLAY MODE to turn the PBC function off. Refer to “Setting the Video CD Play Mode” (page 22).

• During pause, operation can be performed for DVD Audio, DivX

Supplementary explanations

“Chapters” are divisions of movies or musical selections on DVDs. “Tracks” are divisions of movies or musical selections on video and music CDs. “Groups” associate a track (one song) with other tracks stored on a DVD-Audio. Group playback differs, depending on the disc. “Playlists” specify a range of images and their playback order.

• Only discs containing a playlist can be used.

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Stopping Playback

During playback, press L twice.

“STOP” is displayed, and playback stops.

• Playback stops also when L is pressed for more than 2 seconds.

• Playback starts from the beginning when -/ J is pressed while playback is stopped.

•When VIDEO OFF is set, press L once to stop DVD audio playback (STOP). Refer to “Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode” (page 20).

Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing

DVD Video / DVD Audio / Video CD / DivX

During playback, press and hold g (fast-reverse)

or f (fast-forward) .

When pressed for more than 1 second, the disc is forwarded/reversed at double speed. When held for 5 more seconds, the disc is forwarded/ reversed at 8 times the normal speed. When held for 10 more seconds, the disc is forwarded/ reversed at 32 times the normal speed.

Release g or f to return to normal playback.

• No sound is played during fast-forwarding/fast-reversing.

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Fast-forwarding/fast-reversing of only a track being played back can be made on the Video CD equipped with PBC (playback control).

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

Selecting Programme/Playlist

During playback or pause, press FOLDER UP, DN to select the previous or next programme/playlist.

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

UP:Press this to start playback from the beginning of the

following programme or playlist.

DN:Press this to start playback from the beginning of the

previous programme or playlist.

• Only when a playlist is managed on the disc, playlist can be selected and operation can be performed.

Selecting Title/Group

During playback or pause, press FOLDER UP, DN to select the previous or next title/group.

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

UP:Press this to start playback from the beginning of the

following title or group.

DN:Press this to start playback from the beginning of the

previous title or group.

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Displaying a Folder/File Menu List

Slow Motion Playback

If a file from the folder menu list is selected:

During playback, press TOP MENU.

The folder list in a disc is displayed.

Press 8 or 9 to select the desired folder and press

ENT.

The file menu list in the selected folder is displayed.

Press 8 or 9 to select the desired file and press

ENT.

Playback of the selected file starts.

If a file from the file menu list is selected:

During playback, press MENU.

The file menu list in the disc folder is displayed.

Press 8 or 9 to select the desired file and press

ENT.

Playback of the selected file starts.

• If a folder name or file name exceeds the display range, the last character that appears in the display range is displayed as “~” (tilda accent).

• MP3/WMA/AAC folder/file list is also displayed.

Selecting Folders

Press FOLDER DN or UP to select the folder.

When g or f is pressed and held in while in

the pause mode, the 1/8th speed slow motion playback mode is set.

When held for 5 more seconds, the slow motion speed switches to 1/2 the normal speed.

Release g or f to pause, and press -/ J to

playback.

• No sound is output during slow motion playback.

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

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

•For DVD-VR and video CD, reverse slow motion playback is not available.

30 Seconds Forwarding Jump Function

For example, if you want to jump CM while playing back an original programme of DVD-VR, pressing f will jump 30 seconds forward and play back.

If only one file is contained in the folder, the 30 seconds forward jump function can be used.

Pressing g during playback will play back after jumping 30 seconds backwards. Pressing f will play back after jumping 30 seconds forward.

• This function is available for MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV or ASF.

Scroll to Move the Page Forward or Back

Playing Still Frames (pausing)

During playback, press -/ J.

Press -/ J to resume playback.

• No sound is output during the still mode.

• The image or sound may stop temporarily when playback starts from the pause mode. This is not a malfunction.

Forward/reverse frame-by-frame Playback

In the pause mode, press g or f.

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

Press -/ J to resume normal playback.

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No sound is output during forward/reverse frame-by-frame playback.

•For DVD-VR and video CD, reverse frame-by-frame playback is not available.

“Page” is still image stored on a DVD-Audio disc.

During playback, press and hold 7 for at least 2 seconds to display the next still image. Pressing and holding 8 for at least 2 seconds will display the previous still image. Pressing and holding 9 for at least 2 seconds will display the home page.

•For DVD-Audio discs without Pages, depending on the DVD-Audio disc, the “Page” function may not be operable if images are in slide show form.

• If the DVD-Audio disc is set to “VIDEO ON”, operation can be performed. (Refer to “Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode” on page 20.)

Searching by Programme or Playlist Number

Use this function to easily find positions on the DVD using the DVD’s programmes/playlists.

When playback stops, input the number of the

programme or playlist you want to play back by using the numeric keypad (“0” to “9”).

Press ENT.

Playback starts from the selected programme or playlist number.

• While in PRE-STOP, this function finds the beginning of the chapter by its number.

•Press CLR to delete the last digit in the programme/playlist number. Press and hold CLR for at least 2 seconds to clear the programme or playlist number.

• Depending on the number of digits input, playback may start automatically even if ENT. is not pressed in step 2.

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