Alpine DHA-S690 owner manual Tips for making your own CDs

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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. revenue- generation) 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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Contents DHA-S690 Page Contents Installation and Connections Operating Instructions Precautions Mark logo Disc sizeDivX Two-layer DVD disc compatibleTips for making your own CDs When Using the Remote Control Battery ReplacementHandling the Magazine Loading discsRemoving discs Turning Power On and Off Switching between Ntsc and PALSelecting the Disc Displaying a Disc ListPlaying DVD/Video CD Displaying a Programme ListIf a menu screen appears 10-ENDisplaying a Playlist Stopping Playback PRE-STOPStopping Playback Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversingPlaying Still Frames pausing Displaying a Folder/File Menu ListSelecting Folders Slow Motion Playback13-EN Searching by Title/Group/Folder NumberRepeat Playback Switching the Audio Tracks Switching the AngleDVD-VR/Video CDs with multiplex audio 14-EN15-EN Switching the Subtitles subtitle languageDisplaying the Disc Status Selecting Folders MP3/WMA/AAC X. Random PlayPlayback Repeat PlaySearching Directly by File Number MP3/WMA/AAC Recalling a Track/Folder/File NumberAbout MP3/WMA/AAC 17-ENTerminology 18-ENSetup Operation 19-EN20-EN 21-EN 22-EN Setting the Downmix Mode 23-ENAudio output/Optical digital audio output 48 kHzSetting the Wallpaper 24-ENTo watch the DVD on the rear monitor Load a CD-R/CD-RW disc containing data in the magazinePress Source to select the DVD changer or CD changer mode Operating from the Head Unit25-EN Functions operable from the head unitControls on Remote Control 26-ENAbout DVDs 27-ENAbout DivX About JpegAbout WAV About ASFTerminology For details, see List of Language Codes30-EN List of Country Codes 31-EN32-EN Case of Difficulty 33-ENIndication 34-ENRear side of player Specifications35-EN Installation and Connections 36-ENConnecting Mounting the Remote Control Sensor UnitPreparation 37-ENInstallation 38-ENFasten the L-shaped brackets 2 to both sides of this unit Checking Operation39-EN Connections 40-EN41-EN Setting the System SwitchSystem Example 42-EN Display43-EN Changer