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 NOISE WHILE
DRIVING.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE
DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver
from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an
accident.
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.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR
PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and
may result in fire.
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.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, 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.
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.
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CAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
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 Center for repairing.
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is
between +60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F)
before turning your unit on.
Moisture Condensation
You may notice the CD 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.
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Never Attempt the Following
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being
pulled back into the player by the automatic
reloading mechanism.
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit
when the unit power is off.
Inserting Discs
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for
playback.
Do not attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you
insert the disc. Your player will automatically
eject any disc that is inserted incorrectly. If the
player continues to eject a correctly inserted
disc, push the Reset switch with a pointed
object such as a ball-point pen.
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy
road may result in skips, but this will not
scratch the disc or damage the player.
New Discs
As a protective measure to prevent the CD
from jamming, the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular surfaces or
inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is
inserted into the player and ejected after initial
loading, using your finger, feel around the
inside of the centre hole and outside edge of
the disc. If you feel any small bumps or
irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading
of the disc. 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.
Center Hole
Bumps
Center Hole
New Disc
Outside
(Bumps)
4-EN
Irregular Shaped Discs
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this
unit and never use any special shape discs.
Use of special shape discs may cause damage
to the mechanism.
Installation Location
Make sure the CDA-7990 will not be installed
in a location subjected to:
• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
Handling the Detachable Front Panel
• Do not expose to rain or water.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
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.
Disc Cleaning
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the
disc could cause the CD player 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.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
CORRECT
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 the disc to be out of
standard specifications and may create
operational problems. We recommend not
using these accessories on discs played in
Alpine CD players.
Transparent Sheet
Disc Stabilizer
5-EN
Basic Operation
RLS
POWER
Detaching the Front Panel
Press the POWER button for more than 3
seconds to turn off the power.
Press the RLS (Release) button at lower left
corner until the front panel pops out.
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it
out.
• The front panel may become hot
in normal usage (especially the
connector terminals), this is not
malfunction.
• To protect the front panel, place
it in the supplied carrying case.
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Attaching the Front Panel
First, insert the right side of the front panel into
1
the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel
with the projections on the main unit.
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks
2
firmly into the main unit.
2
1
Initial System Start-Up
Make sure that the Power is turned off. When the power is
on, press and hold the POWER button for at least 3
seconds to turn off the power.
Immediately after installing or applying power to the unit, it
should be initialized. To do this, first, remove the detachable
front panel. Behind the front panel, to the right of the
connector, there is a small hole.
Using a ball-point pen or other pointed object, press the
reset switch mounted behind this hole to complete the
initialization procedure.
• Before attaching the front panel,
make sure that there is no dirt or
dust on the connector terminals
and no foreign object between
the front panel and the main unit.
RESET switch
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Basic Operation
MUTE
MODE(Audio Control)
POWER
Turning Power On and Off
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
1
The volume level gradually increases to the
previous level you were listening to before the unit
was turned off. Press the POWER button for more
than 3 seconds to turn off the unit.
• Controllable with Remote
Control
This unit can be controlled with
an optional Alpine remote
control. For details, consult your
Alpine dealer.
Point the optional remote control
transmitter at the remote control
sensor.
Remote control sensor
• Connectable to Remote
Control Interface Box
You can operate this unit from
the vehicle’s control unit when
an Alpine Remote Control
Interface Box (optional) is
connected. For details, contact
your Alpine dealer.
8-EN
• The unit can be turned on by
pressing any other button except
the eject button.
• The very first time the power is
turned on, the volume will start
from –67dB.
Adjusting V olume/Subwoofer/
Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left
and Right)/Fader (Between Front
and Rear)
Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob repeatedly
1
to choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
*
VOLUMEBASSSUB-W
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob until the
2
desired sound is obtained in each mode.
*
BALANCEFADER
*
TREBLE
*
*
Audio Mute Function
Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level by
20 dB.
• * Not displayed when setting
the SUB-W mode to OFF.
(For the setting of the SUBW mode, refer to page 19.)
•**To display the BASS or
TREBLE mode:
Press and hold the SETUP
1
button for at least 3 seconds.
Press the
2
button to select the BASS/
TRE mode.
Press the TUNE button to set
3
the BASS/TRE to ON.
Press the SETUP button to
4
complete the setting. Then
perform the step 1 in the left
column.
** “BASS”, “TREBLE” is not
displayed when an external
audio processor is connected
(except PRA-H400).
• If the MODE (Audio Control)
knob is not rotated in 5
seconds after selecting the
BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, or FADER mode, the
unit automatically returns to
the VOLUME mode.
• When the subwoofer mode is
ON, its respective levels may be
adjusted.
• The settings of the Bass and
Treble will be individually
memorized for each source (FM,
AM and CD) until the setting is
changed. Depending on the
connected devices, some
functions and display indications
do not work.
DN or UP
Press the MUTE button to activate the MUTE
1
mode. The audio level will decrease by about 20
dB.
Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the
audio back to its previous level.
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Basic Operation
MODE(Audio Control)
Displaying Time
Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the
1
time is displayed.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
Radio mode
Radio frequency
CD Player/Changer modes
Playing time
mode
TITLE mode
Clock priority
mode
Clock priority
mode
TRACK TEXT
mode
TITLE mode
DISC TEXT
mode
CLK
• Selecting any tuner or CD
function while in the clock
priority mode will interrupt the
time display momentarily. The
function selected will be
displayed for about 5 seconds
before the time returns to the
display.
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Setting Time
Press and hold the CLK (Clock) button for at least
1
3 seconds while the time is displayed until the
time indication blinks.
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to adjust
2
the hours while the time indication is blinking.
When the hours has been adjusted, press the
3
MODE (Audio Control) knob.
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to adjust
4
the minutes while the time indication is blinking.
The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the
minute adjustment. The time can also be manually set by pressing the MODE (Audio Control)
knob.
D6T
01
114:
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Basic Operation
SETUP
DN
UP
TUNE
Adjusting the Bass/Treble
Center Frequencies
You can change the Bass/Treble center frequencies on this unit.
This gives you flexibility in creating your ideal sound field.
Press the hold the SETUP button for at least 3
1
seconds.
Press the
2
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown :
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
After pressing the TUNE button, press the
3
or DN button to select the mode to change.
BASS/TREREM CONTBCBWTC
UP
button to select the BASS/TRE
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
12-EN
• If you press the DN button
the display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
UP
Press the TUNE button to select the desired
4
setting.
1. BC (Setting the Bass Center Frequency):
BC 60HzBC 70HzBC 80HzBC 90Hz
BC 130HzBC 100HzBC 150HzBC 200Hz
Emphasizes the displayed Bass frequency
ranges.
2. BW (Setting the Bass Band Width):
(Q-Factor)
BW WIDE1 BW WIDE2 BW WIDE3BW WIDE4
(Narrow)(Wide)
Changes the displayed frequency’s band width
to narrow or wide.
3. TC (Setting the Treble Center Frequency):
TC 10.0kHzTC 12.5kHzTC 15.0kHzTC 17.5kHz
Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency
ranges.
Default values
BC: 80 Hz
BW: WIDE1
TC: 10.0kHz
Press the SETUP button again to return to
5
normal operation.
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Basic Operation
SETUP
DN
UP
TUNE
Setting when Using the
Remote Control
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3
1
seconds.
Press
2
CONT mode. Each press changes the modes as
shown:
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
UP
or DN button to select REM
•
If you press the DN button the
display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
Press the TUNE button to toggle the REM CONT
3
mode between On and Off.
REM CONT OFFREM CONT ON
• REM CONT ON: Set to ON when using the optional
Remote Control to operate the CDA-7990.
• REM CONT OFF: Resist the inference from the noise
such as ultraviolet rays exist in the natural to provide
a much higher quality sound.
Set to OFF when not using the optional Remote
Control.
<Display of “REM CONT ON”>
REM
CO
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP
4
button to return to the normal mode.
NOT
N
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•
The initial setting at the factory is
“REM CONT OFF”.
Switching the Tuner Mode
The CDA-7990 incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest
quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between two
settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3
1
seconds.
Press
2
the UP
TUNER mode. Each press changes the modes as
shown.
If you press the DN button the
display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
•
The initial setting at the factory is
“TUNER NORMAL”.
• If you find the sound is very
noisy while listening to the tuner
in the Hi-Fi mode, we recommend you change to the
NORMAL mode.
TUNERLAMN
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP
4
button to return to the normal mode.
OR
• How MaxTune SQ works its
magic
There are a variety of reasons, so
let’s get technical. 1) The FM
section has an extraordinarily high
80dB signal-to-noise ratio, thanks
to a new PLL (phase-locked loop)
circuit with low jitter, and a new
low-noise IF detection circuit. 2)
Lower distortion (typically 0.08%,
but always less than 0.1%) due to
an improved demodulation coil. 3)
High performance ceramic filter
with automatic Wide/Narrow mode
switching for greater selectivity,
important in crowded reception
areas. 4) Improved high-power
input characteristics. 5) The AM
section has new parts and circuitry
that are more resistant to
interference.
What all this adds up to is very
simple: a tuner capable of
delivering radio sound that doesn’t
suffer in comparison with CD
sound.
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Basic Operation
SETUP
DN
UP
TUNE
Changing Lighting Color
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3
1
seconds.
Press the
2
“ILLUMI”.
Each press of the
modes as shown:
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
UP
button repeatedly to select
UP
button changes the
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• If you press the DN button
the display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode
3
between Blue and Green.
ILLUMI BLUEILLUMI GREEN
<Display of “ILLUMI BLUE”>
ILLUM
IEUBL
Press the SETUP button to set the selected
4
mode.
• The initial setting at the factory
is “ILLUMI BLUE”.
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Basic Operation
SETUP
DN
UP
TUNE
MODE(Audio Control)
CD Text Scroll Setting
This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc and track name
recorded on CD-Text discs. The scrolling feature will work with
names greater than 12 characters. This feature will not work for
the 12 character titles that were input manually.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3
1
seconds.
Press the
2
“SCROLL”.
Each press of the
modes as shown:
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between
3
SCROLL ON and OFF.
• SCROLL ON: the display of CD text is scrolled
continuously.
• SCROLL OFF: the display is scrolled only when
a disc is loaded or when a track is changed and
the text information exceeds 12 digits.
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP
4
button to return to the normal mode.
UP
button repeatedly to select
UP button changes the
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
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• If you press the DN button
the display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
• Initial mode is “SCROLL OFF”.
• The unit scrolls only CD text names.
But, when the MD player is
connected, the unit also scrolls MD
titles. The disc titles input manually
(refer to pages 26, 27) cannot be
scrolled.
Subwoofer On and Off
Press and hold the SETUP button for more than 3
1
seconds.
Press the
2
“SUB-W”.
Each press of the
modes as shown:
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between
3
SUB-W ON and SUB-W OFF.
If an Ai-NET compatible processor with
Subwoofer output is connected:
Press the TUNE button after selecting the SUB-W
ON mode, and the subwoofer output phase is
toggled SUB-W NORMAL (0°) or SUB-W
REVERS (180°).
Press the SETUP button after setting the SUB-W
4
ON.
Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob repeatedly
5
to select the SUB-W mode.
SUB-W
UP
button repeatedly to select
UP
button changes the
BALANCE
VOLUMEFADER
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
• If you press the DN button
the display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
• “BASS”, “TREBLE” is
displayed when setting the
BASS/TRE mode to ON.
Rotate MODE (Audio Control) knob until the
6
desired sound is obtained in each mode.
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Basic Operation
SETUP
DN
UP
TUNE
SOURCE
Digital Optical Output On and
Off
When connecting to the Multimedia Manager (PXA-H900), set
the D-OUT mode to ON. Set to OFF when not connecting
PXA-H900.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3
1
seconds.
Press the
2
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
Press the TUNE button to turn on the D-OUT
3
mode.
Each press toggles between D-OUT ON and D-
OUT OFF.
D-OUT OND-OUT OFF
<Display of “D-OUT ON”>
D-OU
Press the SETUP button again to return to
4
normal operation.
UP
button to select the D-OUT
T
NO
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
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• If you press the DN button
the display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
• The initial setting at the factory
is “D-OUT OFF”.
Setting the AUX Mode
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional AiNET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.
Press and hold the SETUP button for more than 3
1
seconds.
Press the
2
“AUX-IN” .
Each press of the
modes as shown:
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
Press the TUNE button to set the mode to
3
AUX-IN ON.
AUX-IN OFFAUX-IN ON
Once AUX-IN is ON, AUXILIARY is displayed by
4
pressing the
AUX-INMUTEAUXILIARY
Press the TUNE button to select the desired
5
display setting in AUX-IN mode.
AUXILIARYVCRGAMETELEVISION
<Display when setting to “AUXILIARY”>
UP
button repeatedly to select
UP or DN button.
AUXILIARY
UP button changes the
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
• If you press the DN button
the display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
• The initial setting at the factory
is AUX-IN OFF.
Press the SETUP button to activate the normal
6
mode.
To adjust the volume, etc., first press the
7
SOURCE button and select the AUXILIARY
mode, then make the necessary adjustment.
TUNER CDAUXILIARY
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Basic Operation
B. OUT indicator
SETUP
DN
UP
TUNE
B.OUT (Black out)
Turning Mute Mode On/Off
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received
from the device. This function can be turned ON or OFF from the
head unit by following procedure below.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3
1
seconds.
Press the
2
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:
BASS/TREREM CONTTUNERILLUMI
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the Mute
3
mode.
Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and
OFF modes.
Press the SETUP button again to return to
4
normal operation.
UP
button to select the MUTE
SCROLLSUB-WD-OUTAUX-INMUTE
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• If you press the DN button
the display scrolls in reverse
sequence.
• The initial setting at the factory
is “MUTE ON”.
Blackout Mode On and Off
Turning off the back light of front panel can resist the inference
from the noise caused by the back light and provide you a much
higher quality sound.
Press and hold the B. OUT (Black out) button for
1
at least 3 seconds, the “B-OUT ON” indication
appears and disappears. Then the blackout mode
starts. The back light turns off with only the
B. OUT indicator ON, and the audio signals
bypass the treble and bass circuits. This reduces
noise to give a clean, flat response.
To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the
B. OUT (Black out) button for at least 3 seconds.
After the “B-OUT OFF” indication appears and
disappears, the back light turns on with the
B. OUT indicator OFF.
• If any button on the unit is
pressed during the blackout
mode, the function will be
displayed for 5 seconds to show
the operation before returning to
Blackout mode.
• The BASS/TREBLE control is
bypassed when the display panel
lighting is OFF.
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Basic Operation
Displaying the Title/Text
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been
previously inputted. For details, see Titling Discs/Stations (pages
26, 27). Text information, such as the disc name and the track
name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.
Press the TITLE button.
1
The mode will change every time the button is
pressed.
TITLE
About “Title” and “Text”
Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD/
Station name (see pages 26, 27). This inputted
name is referred to as a “title”.
Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information
such as the disc name and track name. Such
text information is referred to as “text”.
Radio mode:
FREQUENCY DISPLAY
CLOCK DISPLAY
TITLE DISPLAY*
2
24-EN
CD/Changer mode:
ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY
CLOCK DISPLAY
TEXT DISPLAY (DISC NAME)*
TEXT DISPLAY(TRACK NAME)*
TITLE DISPLAY*
1
1
2
*1 Displayed during playback of a text compatible
CD. “NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD is
not text compatible.
*2 “
------------
” will be displayed when the title has not
been inputted.
Sample display with a text compatible CD.
• Some characters used for CD
Text, may not be compatible with
this device. These characters will
not be displayed correctly.
• CD Text can store more
information than this unit can
display, depending on the CD
changer.
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Basic Operation
BAND
MODE(Audio Control)
Titling Discs/Stations
It is possible to title your favorite CD’s or radio stations.
Press the TITLE button and select the title display
1
mode.
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (pages
24, 25).
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3
2
seconds. The first character will blink.
Press the BAND button to switch to the desired
3
character.
Capital letterSmall letterNumeral/symbol
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to select
4
the desired letter/numeral/symbol available for
naming. (“A” for example).
TITLE
Capital letter :
_ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Small letter :
_ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r
s t u v w x y z
the first character. The first character will stop
blinking and the display will automatically advance to the next character. When that character
begins to blink, you may choose the next letter or
symbol of your title.
AA
Repeat the steps 3 and 5 above to complete the
6
titling. Pressing the MODE (Audio Control) button
after entering the 12th character, automatically
stores the title into memory.
When entering a title of less than 12 characters
(for example, 3 character title):
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,
the 4th character space will be blinking. Press the
TITLE button to record the title.
The title memory number will be displayed for
about 2 seconds.
For example :
ME051
Number of titles
memorized
Press the TITLE button to end the title display
7
mode.
[]
1
Memory capacity
• The memory capacity for the disc
title is up to 150 including the
built-in CD, radio station, CDchanger. If you try to store
beyond the limit, the display will
show “FULL DATA.” At this
point, no more titles can be
stored.
• To input a new title, one of the
previously inputted titles must
first be deleted.
• When you want to erase a title,
enter the “ ” symbol into all
spaces.
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Basic Operation
DN
UP
T.S.M.
Searching for Titled Stations
If a Station is titled, you can do a search for it.
(To title Stations, refer to “Titling Discs/Stations” on pages 26,
27.)
Press and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2
1
seconds. The title blinks in the display.
Press the DN or
2
desired station title.
Press the T .S.M. b utton to play the selected
3
station.
The unit will automatically search for the station
and begin play.
UP
button to select the
• If no title is entered, the display
will show “No DATA”.
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Searching for Titled Discs/CDTEXT
If a CD is titled or contains CD-TEXT, you can do a search for it.
(To title CDs, refer to “Titling Discs/Stations” on pages 26, 27.)
Press and hold the T .S.M. button for at least 2
1
seconds. The title blinks in the display.
Press the DN or
2
desired disc title or CD-TEXT.
For example:
DISC title of CD built-in DISC title of CD Player
CD text of CD changer
• The display scroll sequence varies depending on the
connected source.
Press the T .S.M. b utton to pla y the selected disc.
3
The unit will automatically search for the disc and
begin play.
UP
button to select the
CD text of CD Player
DISC title of CD changer
CD text of CD built-in
• This function cannot be
performed when using a multichanger switching device.
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Basic Operation
DN
UP
BAND
Erasing Disc Title (CD/CD
Changer only)
Press the TITLE button to select the disc titling
1
mode. Then, press and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Press and hold the button for at least 2
2
seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The
title in the display will blink.
TITLE
Press the DN or
3
unitl the disc title you want to erase is displayed.
Press and hold the button for at least 2
4
seconds to erase the disc title displayed.
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3
5
seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.
UP
button repeatedly
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• You cannot erase a CD-TEXT.
This information is stored on the
CD.
Recalling the Stored Settings
Settings stored in the Alpine Multimedia Manager (PXA-H900)
using the optional Remote Control, can be recalled at any time.
Press the A. PROC button on the Remote control.
1
Press the or button within 5 seconds, to recall
2
the stored setting.
Switching the Disc Mode
Use this function when connecting the optional CD/MD player,
changer.
Press the BAND button to switch the Disc mode
1
in the CD/MD/Changer mode.
Disc mode is displayed for about 3 seconds.
DISCEXT DISCCHANGER
(Built-in CD)(Changer)(External CD/MD)
• The display may be different depending on the
production connected.
• Refer to the Owner’s manual of
the optional Remote Control.
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Radio Operation
DN
UP
TUNE
BAND
SOURCE
Manual Tuning
Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency
1
appears in the display.
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
2
desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the band:
F1(FM1)F2(FM2) AM
Press the TUNE button repeatedly until “DX
3
SEEK” and “SEEK” disappear from the display.
Press the DN or
4
downward or upward one step respectively until
the desired station frequency is displayed.
<Display example>
F
1
P
1
UP
button to move
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• The initial mode is DX SEEK.
• The ST indicator appears on the
display when a Stereo FM station
is tuned in.
Automatic Seek Tuning
Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency
1
appears in the display.
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
2
desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the band:
F1(FM1)F2(FM2) AM
Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and
3
SEEK indicators in the display.
With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both
strong and weak stations will be tuned in the
Auto-Seek operation.
Press again to return to the local mode. The DX
indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will
remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will
be tuned.
Press the DN or
4
cally seek for a station downward or upward
respectively.
The unit will stop at the next station it finds. Press
the same button again to seek the next station.
<Display example>
F
1
P
1
UP
button to automati-
1.071
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Radio Operation
A. ME
BAND
SOURCE
Manual Storing of Station
Presets
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio
1
station you wish to store in the preset memory.
Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1
2
through 6) for at least 2 seconds until the “ P ”
(Preset) on the display blinks.
Preset buttons
1~6
F
1
P
Press the Preset button into which you wish to
3
store the station while the “ P ” (Preset) display is
blinking (within 5 seconds).
The display stops blinking once the station has
been memorized. The display shows the band,
preset No. with a “ P ” and station frequency
memorized.
F
1
P
1
77.8
77.8
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Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other
4
stations onto the same band.
To use this procedure for other bands, simply
select the band desired and repeat the procedure.
A total of 24 stations can be stored in the preset
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2, AM
and D.A.P.).
Automatic Memory of Station
Presets
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio
1
mode.
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
2
desired radio band is displayed.
• If you store a station in a preset
memory which already has a
station, the current station will be
cleared and replaced with the
new station.
• The function indicator will
always light in green in the radio
mode.
Press and hold the A. ME button for at least 2
3
seconds.
The frequency on the display continues to change
while Automatic Memory is in progress. The tuner
will automatically seek and store 6 strongest
stations into the selected band.
They will be stored into presets 1 to 6 in order of
signal strength.
When Automatic Memory has been completed,
the tuner goes to the station stored in Preset No.
1.
• If no stations are stored, the tuner
will return to the original station
you were listening to before the
auto memory procedure began.
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Radio Operation
BAND
SOURCE
Storing into Direct Access
Preset (D.A.P.) Band
A combination of radio stations in any band (up to 6
stations) can be manually preset into the D.A.P. band.
D.A.P.
Preset
Press the D.A.P. button to toggle the D.A.P.
1
setting between ON and OFF.
D.A.P. OND.A.P. OFF
<Display of “D.A.P. ON” >
D.A.
P
NO.
Press the BAND button to select FM or AM. The
selected band will be displayed.
To memorize stations onto the D.A.P. band, follow
the steps for the automatic or Manual Storing of
Station Presets section above.
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• This function can be used
together with the Automatic
Memory Preset.
Tuning to Preset Stations
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio
1
mode.
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
2
desired band is displayed.
To select the D.A.P. band, press the D.A.P. b utton
to set the D.A.P. to ON.
Press the station Preset button that has your
3
desired radio station in memory.
The display shows the band, preset number with
a “P” and frequency of the station selected.
F
1
P
1
Preset indicator
Display when receiving the
station stored in “1” to “6”.
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CD Player Operation
DN
UP
SOURCE
Playback
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
1
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.
The unit starts to play the CD.
<Display example of CD mode>
CD T
02
CD mode
When a disc is already inserted, press the
SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode. The
mode will change every time the button is
pressed.
TUNER CDCD CHANGER*
(* Only when the CD changer is connected)
230'
CD playback elapsed time
Track Number
Function indicator
• Three-inch (8 cm) CD’s can be
used.
• If the CD is not removed for
several seconds after it has been
ejected, the player automatically
draws the CD into the compartment to protect the CD.
• Only compact discs containing
the mark shown can be used.
• We cannot fully guarantee the
playback of CD-R (CDRecordable). Y ou cannot
playback CD-RW (CDReWritable) on this unit.
• The function indicator will
always light in red in the CD
mode.
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To pause playback, press the button. Press-
2
ing the
To eject the disc, press the button.
3
button again will resume playback.
Music Sensor (Skip)
Momentarily press the DN button once during
1
CD play to return to the beginning of the current
track. If you wish to access the beginning of a
track further back, repeatedly press until you
reach the desired track.
Press the
beginning of the next track. If you wish to access
the beginning of a track further ahead, press
repeatedly until the desired track is reached.
UP
button once to advance to the
• The music sensor feature is
functional in the play or pause
mode.
Fast Forward and Backward
Press and hold the DN or
1
quickly move backward or forward until you reach
the desired section of the track.
UP
button to
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CD Player Operation
(off)
REPEAT
SCAN
FUNC
Repeat Play
Press the REPEAT button to play back repeatedly
1
the track being played.
The RPT indicator appears and the track will be
played repeatedly.
Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF
to deactivate the repeat play.
M.I.X.
• If a CD Changer is connected
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is
Function indicator
and the RPT ALL mode is
selected, the unit repeatedly
plays back all tracks on the disc
selected.
connected:
In CD changer mode, press the
FUNC button to light the
function indicator in red, set the
Function mode to ON and go to
step 1.
To set the Function mode to OFF,
press the FUNC button again.
connected:
In CD changer mode, press the
FUNC button twice to light the
function indicator in red, set the
Function mode to ON and go to
step 1.
To set the Function mode to OFF,
press the FUNC button again.
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M.I.X. (Random Play)
Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode.
1
The M.I.X. indicator will illuminate and the tracks
on the disc will be played back in a random
sequence. After all the tracks on the disc have
been played back once, the player will begin a
new random sequence play until the M.I.X. mode
is cancelled.
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button
again to turn off the M.I.X.
• If a CD Changer equipped with
the ALL M.I.X. function is
connected, ALL M.I.X. will also
be selectable.
In this mode, the tracks on all the
CDs in the current magazine will
be included in the random
playback sequence.
(off)
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is
connected:
In CD changer mode, press the
FUNC button to light the
function indicator in red, set the
Function mode to ON and go to
step 1.
To set the Function mode to OFF,
press the FUNC button again.
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is
connected:
In CD changer mode, press the
FUNC button twice to light the
function indicator in red, set the
Function mode to ON and go to
step 1.
To set the Function mode to OFF,
press the FUNC button again.
Scanning Programs
Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan
1
mode.
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played
back in succession.
To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and
deactivate the Scan mode.
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is
connected:
In CD changer mode, press the
FUNC button to light the
function indicator in red, set the
Function mode to ON and go to
step 1.
To set the Function mode to OFF,
press the FUNC button again.
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is
connected:
In CD changer mode, press the
FUNC button twice to light the
function indicator in red, set the
Function mode to ON and go to
step 1.
To set the Function mode to OFF,
press the FUNC button again.
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CD Player Operation
BAND
Disc Select buttons
1~6
FUNC
SOURCE
Controlling CD Changer
(Optional)
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to
the CDA-7990 if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer
connected to the Ai-NET input of the CDA-7990, the CD Changer
will be controllable from the CDA-7990.
Using the KCA-400C (the Multi-Changer Switching device)
multiple changers can be controlled by the CDA-7990.
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page 43 for selecting
the CD Changers.
Press the SOURCE button to activate the
1
CHANGER mode. The display shows the
“Changer”, disc number and track number.
Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 6)
2
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the
CD Changer. The selected disc number appears
in the display and CD playback starts.
<Display example of CD changer mode>
D2T
02
Disc Number
110'
CD playback elapsed time
Track Number
Function indicator
• The controls on the CDA-7990
for CD Changer operation are
operative only when a CD
Changer is connected.
• The “Changer” indicator
illuminates in the CD Changer
mode.
• The source indicator varies
depending on the connected
source.
• After selecting the desired disc,
you can operate in the same way
as for the CDA-7990 CD player.
For details, please see the CD
Operation section.
• If the function indicator lights in
red, the Disc Select buttons
become nonfunctional.
• Press the FUNC button to turn
the function indicator to green,
then, select the discs numbered
from 1 to 6.
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When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD Changer. To
select discs numbered from 7 to 12, first press
the FUNC button. This changes the “D” indicator
to “d”. Then press the desired Disc Select button.
With the FUNC button activated, the Disc Select
buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12 respectively.
Multi-Changer Selection
Alpine’s Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When
operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer
Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device,
you can connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2 Switching
devices, you can connect up to 6 CD Changers.
Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7990 to
1
activate the CD Changer mode.
Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the
optional Remote Control to activate the CD
Changer mode. Proceed to Step 3 below to select
the desired CD Changer.
• Press the FUNC button to turn
the function indicator off, then,
select the discs numbered from 7
to 12.
Press the BAND button on the CDA-7990 or the
2
optional Remote Control to activate the CD
Changer Selection mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active
3
for 3 seconds after Step 2 is performed. Press the
BAND button until the desired CD Changer
indicator appears on the display.
Alternatively press the BAND button on the
optional Remote Control until the desired changer
indicator appears on the display.
To operate the selected changer, see “CD
4
Operation” section.
• If the selected CD Changer is not
connected, the display will show
“NO CHANGER”.
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Information
In Case of Difficulty
If you encounter a problem, please review
the items in the following checklist. This
guide will help you isolate the problem if the
unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest
of your system is properly connected or
consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Basic
No function or display.
• Vehicle’s ignition is off.
- If connected following instructions, the
unit will not operate with the vehicle’s
ignition off.
• Improper power lead connections.
- Check power lead connections.
• Blown fuse.
- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the
unit; replace with the proper value if
necessary.
• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned
due to interference noise etc.
- Press the Reset switch with a ball-point
pen or other pointed article.
Radio
Unable to receive stations.
• No antenna or open connection in cable.
- Make sure the antenna is properly
connected; replace the antenna or cable
if necessary.
Unable to tune stations in the
seek mode.
• You are in a weak signal area.
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.
• If the area you are in is a primary signal
area, the antenna may not be grounded and
connected properly.
- Check your antenna connections; make
sure the antenna is properly grounded at
its mounting location.
• The antenna may not be the proper length.
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended;
if broken, replace the antenna with a new
one.
Broadcast is noisy.
• The antenna is not the proper length.
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it
is broken.
• The antenna is poorly grounded.
- Make sure the antenna is grounded
properly at its mounting location.
CD
CD Player/Changer not functioning.
• Out of operating temperature range +50˚C
(+120˚F) for CD.
- Allow the vehicle’s interior (or trunk)
temperature to cool.
CD playback sound is wavering.
• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
- Allow enough time for the condensation
to evaporate (about 1 hour).
CD insertion not possible.
• A CD is already in the CD player.
- Eject the CD and remove it.
• The CD is being improperly inserted.
- Make sure the CD is being inserted
following instructions in the CD Player
Operation section.
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Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.
• The CD has been damaged.
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a
damaged CD in your unit can cause
damage to the mechanism.
CD playback sound skips due to
vibration.
• Improper mounting of the unit.
- Securely re-mount the unit.
• Disc is very dirty.
- Clean the disc.
• Disc has scratches.
- Change the disc.
• Pick-up lens is dirty
- Do not use the lens cleaner disc on the
market.
Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.
CD playback sound skips without
vibration.
• Dirty or scratched disc.
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be
replaced.
Error displays.
• Mechanical error
- Press the
indication disappears, insert the disc
again. If the above-mentioned solution
does not solve the problem, consult your
nearest ALPINE dealer.
button. After the error
Indication for CD Changer
HIGH TEMP
• Protective circuit is activated due to high
temperature.
- The indicator will disappear when the
temperature returns to within operation
range.
ERROR - 01
• Malfunction in the CD Changer.
- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the
magazine eject button and pull out the
magazine.
Check the indication. Insert the
magazine again.
If the magazine cannot be pulled out,
consult your Alpine dealer.
• Magazine ejection not possible.
- Press the magazine eject button. If the
magazine doesnot eject, consult your
Alpine dealer.
ERROR - 02
• A disc is left inside the CD Changer.
- Press the Eject button to activate the
eject function.
When the CD Changer finishes the eject
function, insert an empty CD magazine
into the CD Changer to receive the disc
left inside the CD Changer.
NO MAGAZINE
• No magazine is loaded into the CD
Changer.
- Insert a magazine.
NO DISC
• No indicated disc.
- Choose another disc.
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Specifications
FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range87.7 – 107.9 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio80 dB
Stereo Separation50 dB
Capture Ratio2.0 dB
AM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range530 – 1,710 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)22.5 µV/27 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Frequency Response5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion0.002% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range100 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio120 dB
Channel Separation110 dB (at 1 kHz)
GENERAL
Power Requirement14.4 V DC
(11 – 16 V allowable)
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage
Bass±12 dB at 60 Hz
Treble±12 dB at 10 kHz
Weight1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)
5V/10 k ohms
CHASSIS SIZE
Width178 mm (7")
Height50 mm (2")
Depth155 mm (6-1/8")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width170 mm (6-3/4")
Height46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth23 mm (15/16")
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
<Components>
Parts nameQuantity
Main unit ............................. 1
DC-DC converter ................ 1
Parts for mounting............... 1set
Power cord........................... 1
Carrying case....................... 1
Owner’s manual .................. 1set
46-EN
LIMITED WARRANTY
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to
quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should
you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.
● PRODUCTS COVERED:
This Warranty covers Car Audio/Visual Products
and Related Accessories ("the product"). Products
purchased in the Canada are covered only in the
Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A. are
covered only in the U.S.A.
● LENGTH OF WARRANTY:
This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date
of the first consumer purchase.
● LIFETIME TAPE HEAD WARRANTY:
All Alpine Car Audio analog tape heads excluding
Video tape heads are warranted for life against
manufacturing defects causing failure.
● WHO IS COVERED:
This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of
the product, who must reside in the United States,
Puerto Rico or Canada.
● WHAT IS COVERED:
This Warranty covers defects in materials or
workmanship (parts and labor) in the product.
● WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This Warranty does not cover the following:
Damage occurring during shipment of the
1
product to Alpine for repair (claims must be
presented to the carrier).
Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence,
2
misuse, improper connections, improper
operation or failure to follow instructions
contained in the Owner's manual.
Damage caused by act of God, including without
3
limitation, earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other
acts of nature.
Any cost or expense related to the removal or
4
reinstallation of the product.
Service performed by an unauthorized person,
5
company or association.
Any product which has the serial number
6
defaced, altered or removed.
Any product which has been adjusted, altered or
7
modified without Alpine's consent.
Any product not distributed by Alpine within the
8
United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.
Any product not purchased from an Authorized
9
Alpine Dealer.
Any product that has been determined to contain
p
an excessive amount of dust or dirt and any
product that contains other contaminants
including liquid or foreign objects.
●
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
You are responsible for delivery of the product to
1
an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine
for repair and for payment of any initial shipping
charges. Alpine will, at its option, repair or
replace the product with a new or reconditioned
product without charge. If the repairs are
covered by the warranty, and if the product was
shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center
or Alpine, Alpine will pay the return shipping
charges.
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.
Alpine Electronics of Canada, Inc., Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Z6, Canada
You should provide a detailed description of the
2
problem(s) for which service is required.
You must supply proof of your purchase of the
3
product.
You must package the product securely to avoid
4
damage during shipment.
● HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE
AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME
FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCT.
● HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM
"INCIDENTAL DAMAGES" REFERS TO
EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT
TO THE ALPINE SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER'S TIME, LOSS OF
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, BUS FARES, CAR
RENTALS OR OTHERS COSTS RELATING TO
THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE PRODUCT.
THE TERM "CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES"
REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR
REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS
DAMAGED WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT
WORK PROPERLY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.
● HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO
THE WARRANTY:
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary form
state to state and province to province. In addition,
some states/provinces do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, and some do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. Accordingly, limitations as
to these matters contained herein may not apply to
you.
● IN CANADA ONLY:
This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car
audio product has been installed in your vehicle by
an Authorized Installation Center, and this warranty
stamped upon installation by the installation center.
● HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Should the product require service, please call the
following number for your nearest Authorized Alpine
Service Center.