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.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, 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.
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.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
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.
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.
KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT
PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the
product.
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.
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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PRECAUTIONS
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.
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
Inserting Discs
Yo ur 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.
Yo ur 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
ballpoint 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 ballpoint pen or other
such instrument, then insert the disc again.
Centre Hole
Centre Hole
New
Disc
INCORRECT
CORRECT
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 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.
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.
Bumps
Outside
(Bumps)
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-9831R/CDA-9830R will not be installed in a
location subjected to:
•Direct sun and heat
•High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
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Disc StabilizerTransparent Sheet
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 there are no bumps around the disc.
• 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 CD and you may not be
able to play it again.
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 (finalized).
•Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback
again.
About media that can be played.
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo
marks below.
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot
be guaranteed.
Yo u can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CDReWritable) which have been recorded only on audio devices.
Yo u can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA
formatted audio files.
•Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a
recording failed or a re-recording was attempted, copyprotected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD
industry standard.
•Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format
compatible with this unit. For details, see page 14-15.
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Getting Started
Display Tilt Adjustment
Movable display
SOURCE/
POWER
DISP/B.OUT (CDA-9831R)
MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-9830R)
RESET
Rotary encoder
TILT 98
c
Turning Power On and Off
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.
• The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject
c.
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2
seconds to turn off the unit.
• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.
Initial System Start-Up
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first
time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.
Turn off the unit power.
1
Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar
2
pointed object.
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different tilt angles
depending upon user preference.
Press TILT 98 to adjust the tilt angle of the movable
display.
• The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is turned
to the OFF position.
• The adjusted tilt angle of the display is stored in memory. There is
no need to re-adjust the tilt angle when the power is turned back on
Caution
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display while it is
opening or closing to avoid damage or injury. The back of the
movable display will get very warm under normal operating
conditions. This is not a malfunction. Do not touch.
Adjusting Volume
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.
Lowering Volume Quickly (CDA-9830R only)
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume
level by 20 dB.
Press MUTE/B.OUT to activate the MUTE mode.
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing MUTE/B.OUT again will bring the audio back
to its previous level.
.
Opening and Closing the Movable Display
Press c.
The movable display will open.
To close the movable display, press c again.
The movable display will close.
• Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it
may result in malfunction of the unit.
• The display may be dim during low temperatures and immediately
after turning on the power. The brightness will return to normal as
time elapses.
• The display will stop at the set tilt angle when closing.
Caution
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display while it is
opening or closing to avoid damage or injury. The back of the
movable display will get very warm under normal operating
conditions. This is not a malfunction. Do not touch.
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Controllable With Remote Control
The CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R 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.
Changing the Display Type (CDA-9831R only)
1
There are three selectable display types. You can also deactivate the
display.
Press DISP/B.OUT to switch the display type.
Type1 → Type2 → Type3 → OFF → Type1
Type1 : The indicator on the left changes in a fixed sequence.
Type2 : The indicator on the left changes according to the
setting (see "Setting the Multicolour Illumination" on
page 22).
Type3 : The indicator on the left changes according to audio
level.
Radio
SOURCE/
POWER
TUNE/
A.ME
BAND/
TEL.
Rotary encoder
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
Detaching
Turn off the unit power.
1
Press (Release) at the upper left side until the
2
front panel pops out.
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
3
• The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the
connector terminals on the back of the front panel.) This is not a
malfunction.
•To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
Attaching
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main
1
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
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in
(Automatic Seek Tuning).
Local mode:
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic
Seek Tuning).
Manual mode:
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.
4
Holding down g or f will change the frequency
continuously.
• The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station
is tuned in.
• 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.
•Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel
to avoid pushing buttons by mistake.
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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, for at least 2 seconds, any one of
2
the preset buttons (1 through 6) that you want
to store the station on.
The selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, preset no. and station
frequency memorized.
•A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
• 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.
• If the “FUNC” indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by
pressing F, then you can perform the operation.
Automatic Memory of Station Presets
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired
1
radio band is displayed.
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.
2
The frequency on the display continues to change while
the automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will
automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the
selected band. They will be stored into buttons 1 to 6 in
order of signal strength.
When the automatic memory has been completed, the
tuner goes to the station stored in preset location 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.
Tuning to Preset Stations
Station Title Search Function
If the title of a radio station is entered, you can search for that radio
station by its title while listening to the currently received radio
station.
Press SEARCH/Q.S. in Radio mode to switch to
1
Title Search mode.
The first title input blinks in the display.
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary
2
encoder within 10 seconds.
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the
3
frequency of the selected title.
• Search mode in Title Search mode is cancelled by pressing and
holding SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds.
• If a station has no title, “NO TITLE” is displayed for 2 seconds.
• Any radio station can be searched by the Station Title Search
function. The station titles are displayed in the order they were
input.
Frequency Search Function
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2
1
seconds in Radio mode to activate Frequency
Search mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to
2
select the desired frequency.
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected
3
frequency.
• Search mode in Frequency Search mode is cancelled by pressing
and holding SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds.
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired
1
band is displayed.
Press any one of the station preset buttons (1
2
through 6) that has your desired radio station in
memory.
The display shows the band, preset number and
frequency of the station selected.
• If the “FUNC” indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by
pressing F, then you can perform the operation.
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RDS
g
f
MENU
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving
RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using
the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you
to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station
names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is
broadcasting the same programme.
Press F so that the “FUNC” indicator lights up.
1
Press 1/AF to activate the RDS mode.
2
3 Press
g
station.
TITLE
T.INFO
or f to tune in the desired RDS
F1/AF
Rotary encoder
2/P.PTY
3/PTY
Make sure that the “FUNC” indicator light goes out,
4
then press the preset button in which your desired
RDS station is preset.
If the preset station's signal is weak, the unit automatically
searches and tunes to a stronger station in the AF
(Alternative Frequencies) list.
If the preset station and the stations in the AF list
5
cannot be received:
When the PI SEEK setting is on (refer to “PI SEEK Setting”
on this page), the unit searches again for a station in the
PI (Programme Identification) list.
If there are still no stations receivable in the area, the unit
displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset
no. disappears.
If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station being
tuned becomes too weak to receive, press the same
preset button to tune in a Regional station in other district.
•For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio Operation
section. The RDS stations can be preset in the FM1, FM2 and FM3
bands only.
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.
1
SETUP mode is activated.
Press g or f to select the RDSREG (REG for
2
CDA-9830R) mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.
3
In the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps receiving
the related local RDS station.
Press 1/AF again to deactivate the RDS mode.
4
Press F to activate the normal mode.
5
The “FUNC” indicator goes out.
• When the unit receives the PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast)
signal, the unit will show “ALARM” in the display
automatically.
The RDS digital data includes the following:
PIProgramme Identification
PSProgramme Service Name
AFList of Alternative Frequencies
TPTraffic Programme
TATraffic Announcement
PTYProgramme Type
EONEnhanced Other Networks
Recalling Preset RDS Stations
Press F so that the “FUNC” indicator lights up.
1
Press 1/AF to activate the RDS mode.
2
Press F to activate the normal mode.
3
The “FUNC” indicator goes out.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
4
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
PI SEEK Setting
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.
1
SETUP mode is activated.
Press g or f to select “PI”(“PISK” for CDA-
2
9830R).
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.
3
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
4
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
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Receiving Traffic Information
Press T.INFO so that the “T.INFO” indicator lights
1
up.
Press g or f to select your desired traffic
2
information station.
Press 3/PTY within 5 seconds after selecting the
4
programme type to start searching for a station in
the selected programme type.
The chosen programme type display blinks during
searching and lights when a station is found.
If no PTY station is found, “NO PTY” will be displayed for 5
seconds.
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the “TP”
indicator lights up.
Traffic information is heard only when it is being
broadcast. If traffic information is not being broadcast, the
unit is set in the standby mode. When a traffic information
broadcast begins, the unit automatically receives it and
the display shows “TRF-INFO” for a few seconds and
returns to the PS display.
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will
automatically set in the standby mode.
• If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a certain
level, the unit remains in the receiving mode for 70 seconds. If the
signal remains below a certain level for over 70 seconds, the
“T.INFO” indicator blinks.
• If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being
received, lightly press T.INFO to skip that traffic information
message. The T.INFO mode will remain in the ON position to
receive the next traffic information message.
• If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information,
the changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic
information is received next time, the volume level will be
automatically adjusted to the level memorized.
•In the T.INFO mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning
Press F so that the “FUNC” indicator lights up.
1
Press 3/PTY to activate the PTY mode, while the
2
unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.
The Programme Type of the station being currently received
will be displayed for 5 seconds.
If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, “NO PTY” will be
displayed for 5 seconds.
If no RDS station can be received, the display shows “NO
PTY.”
• If no operation is performed within 5 seconds after pressing PTY,
the PTY mode will be automatically cancelled.
Press F to activate the normal mode.
5
The “FUNC” indicator goes out.
• Operate the unit while the “FUNC” indicator lights up. If no
operation is performed within 5 seconds, the “FUNC” indicator
goes out.
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing
CD or Radio
Press T.INFO so that the “T.INFO” indicator lights
1
up.
Press g and f to select a traffic information
2
station if necessary.
When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit
automatically mutes the CD player/changer or the regular
FM broadcast.
When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit
automatically returns to the original source play before the
traffic information broadcast began.
When traffic information stations cannot be received:
In the tuner mode:
When the TP signal can no longer be received for over 70
seconds, the “T.INFO” indicator blinks.
In the CD mode:
When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic
information station of another frequency will be selected
automatically.
• The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other
Networks) function in order to keep track of additional alternate
frequencies to the AF list. The “EON” indicator lights up while an
RDS EON station is being received. If the station being received
does not broadcast the traffic information, the receiver
automatically tunes in the related station that broadcasts the traffic
information when it occurs.
Press g and f within 5 seconds after
3
activating the PTY mode to choose the desired
programme type while the PTY (programme type)
is being displayed.
Each press scrolls the programme type by one.
LIGHT M ↔ CLASSICS ↔ OTHER M
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Press T.INFO to deactivate the Traffic Information
3
mode.
The “T.INFO” indicator goes out.
Priority PTY (Programme Type)
This function allows presetting of a programme type such as music
category, news, etc. You can listen to a programme in the preset
programme type as the unit automatically gives priority to the preset
programme type when it begins broadcasting, and interrupts the
programme you are currently listening. This feature is functional
when your unit is set to a mode other than the LW and MW.
Press F so that the “FUNC” indicator lights up.
1
Press 2/P.PTY to activate the PRIORITY PTY
2
mode.
“PRIO-PTY” is displayed for 2 seconds and then the
programme type for 3 seconds. The initial setting is
“NEWS.”
• If no operation is performed within 5 seconds after pressing
2/P.PTY, the PRIORITY PTY mode is automatically cancelled.
Press g or f within 5 seconds while “NEWS”
3
is being displayed to choose a desired programme
type. Then press 2/P.PTY.
The PRIORITY PTY function will activate.
Press 2/P.PTY to activate the PRIORITY PTY mode
4
again.
To change the programme category, perform the step 3.
To disable the PRIORITY PTY function, press and hold
2/P. PTY for at least 2 seconds.
•In the PRIORITY PTY function, unlike in the T.INFO function, the
volume does not increase during operation.
CD/MP3/WMA
SOURCE/
POWER
g
Playback
1
2
-/J
f
Press c.
The movable display will open.
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.
TITLE
Rotary
encoder
8
SEARCH/Q.S.
4(
F
9
)5( )
c
6()
Press F to activate the normal mode. The “FUNC”
5
indicator goes out.
• Operate the unit while the“FUNC” indicator lights up.
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the “FUNC” indicator
goes out.
Displaying Radio Text
Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.
Press TITLE while receiving FM in the radio mode
1
to select the Radio Text display.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
PS (Programme Service Name) → Radio Text → STATION
TITLE → FREQUENCY → PS (Programme Service Name)
The display shows “WAITING” for a few seconds, then starts
scrolling the text message.
• If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a
text message properly, the display shows “NO TEXT.”
The movable display will close and playback will begin.
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER
to switch to the CD mode.
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.
TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER* → TUNER
* Only when the CD changer is connected
While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to
3
select desired folder.
Holding down 8 or 9 will change folders continuously.
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).
4
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):
Press g.
Fast backward :
Press and hold g.
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) :
Press f.
Fast forward :
Press and hold f.
To pause playback, press -/J.
5
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.
Continued
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To eject the disc, press c.
6
• Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.
• If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for at least 2 seconds
with the movable display open.
• The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data
and WMA data.
•A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management) cannot be played back on this unit.
• “MP3” is displayed during MP3 playback.
• “WMA” is displayed during WMA playback.
• The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers
recorded on the disc.
• If the HDA-5460 model is connected to the unit, some operations
(for example changing the source, selecting the file by holding
buttons up or down, etc.), can be carried out on this unit.
MP3/WMA Play Display
CDA-9831R
The folder number, file number, sampling rate, and bit rate
will be displayed as described below.
File number
display
kHz
44.1
Sampling rate
display
0103
Folder number
display
Playing back a Playlist
You can play playlists you have prepared in advance on the computer.
Both MP3 and WMA playlists can be played.
Playlists that can be played back by this device have the file extension
"m3u"/"asx."
Press 8 or 9 to select a playlist.
By pressing and holding 8 or 9, the playlists move up or
down continuously.
• If there is a playlist and folder on the disc, the playlist starts to
play back prior to the folder.
• Up to 5 playlist can be played back. Playlists from the 6th onwards
cannot be played back.
• Refer to the software instruction manual on how to create a
playlist.
Playlist Display
While playing back a playlist, the folder and file numbers that
are stored in the playlist are displayed.
CDA-9831R
P-LIST
0305
CDA-9830R
The sampling rate and the bit
rate (frame display) are
alternately displayed.
File number
display
kbps
160
Bit rate
display
CDA-9830R
The folder number and file number will be displayed as
described below.
0103
Folder number
display
F01T03
Folder number
display
•Press TITLE to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the
Title/Text” (page 21) for information about display switching.
File number
display
P-L
F03T05
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Repeat Play
M.I.X. (Random Play)
Press 4() to play back repeatedly the track being
played.
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.
Press 4() again and select OFF to deactivate repeat play.
CD mode :
RPT: Only a track is repeatedly played back
↓ *1
RPT :A disc is repeatedly played back
↓
(off)
*1 When a CD changer is connected
• If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode,
M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.
MP3/WMA mode :
RPT: Only a file is repeatedly played back
↓
RPT :
RPT :A disc is repeatedly played back
(off)
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected
• If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is
connected:
In CD changer mode, press F to illuminate the “FUNC” indicator,
and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
• If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press F twice to illuminate the “FUNC”
indicator, and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back
↓ *2
↓
Press 5() in the play or pause mode.
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random
sequence.
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5() again.
CD mode :
↓
M.I.X.:Track are played back in
random sequence.
↓ *3
M.I.X.:The tracks on all the CDs in the current
magazine will be included in the random
playback sequence.
↓
(off)
*3 When a CD changer equipped with the All M.I.X. function is
connected
• If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT (REPEAT ALL) play in CD
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.
MP3/WMA mode :
↓
M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in
random sequence.
↓
M.I.X.: Files are played back in random sequence.
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is
connected, all files in a disc are played back
in random sequence, and playback shifts to
the next disc.
↓
(off)
• If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is
connected:
In CD changer mode, press F to illuminate the “FUNC” indicator,
and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
• If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press F twice to illuminate the “FUNC”
indicator, and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
• When playing back a playlist, M.I.X. cannot be played.
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Scanning Programmes
Press 6() to activate the Scan mode.
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in
succession.
To stop scanning, press 6() and deactivate the Scan
mode.
• If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is
connected:
In CD changer mode, press F to illuminate the “FUNC” indicator,
and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
• If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press F twice to illuminate the “FUNC”
indicator, and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
Folder Name Search mode
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to
2
select the desired folder or playlist.
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first
3
file in the selected folder or playlist.
• Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding SEARCH/Q.S.
for at least 2 seconds in Folder Name Search mode.
• While in Folder Name Search mode, press SEARCH/Q.S. to
switch to File Name Search mode.
• “NO FILE” is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder or playlist that
is selected by the Folder Name Search mode contains no files.
•“0 (zero)” is displayed for the root folder.
•Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
Searching from CD Text
Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disk. In
the case of discs and changers that do not support text, searches can
be made using the track numbers.
Press SEARCH/Q.S. during play.
1
This will set the search mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
2
track, then press the Rotary encoder.
This will play the selected track.
•Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds in the
search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be cancelled when
an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds.
• CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/
WMA)
You can display and search for the folder and file name while
listening to the file currently being played back.
Press SEARCH/Q.S. to select File Name Search
1
mode or Folder Name Search mode in MP3/WMA
mode.
File Name Search mode
Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder or playlist.
2
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary
3
encoder within 10 seconds.
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the
4
selected file.
•File Name Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding
SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds.
• While in File Name Search mode, press SEARCH/Q.S. to
switch to Folder Name Search mode.
•File Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
•File Name Search cannot be made while playing back a playlist.
Quick Search
You can search for tracks (files).
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2
1
seconds in the CD/Changer/MP3/WMA mode to
activate Quick Search mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to
2
select a desired track (file).
The selected track is played back immediately.
• Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding
SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds in Quick Search mode.
About MP3/WMA
CAUTION
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/
WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether
for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is
strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international
treaty.
What is MP3?
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint
activity institution of the IEC.
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD
quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the
human ear or masked by other sounds.
What is WMA?
WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio
data.
WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher
ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half
original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD
quality sound.
Method for creating MP3/WMA files
Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified
software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the
user's manual for that software.
MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have
the file extension “mp3” / “wma”. Files with no extension
cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1 and 8 are supported)
Bit rates:48 - 192 kbps
Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (Page
21) may not display correctly.
This device may not play back correctly depending on
sampling rates.
ID3 tags/WMA tags
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the
title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA
tag data.
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric
characters (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags)
and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO
SUPPORT” (“NO SUPRT” for CDA-9830R) is displayed.
Producing MP3/WMA discs
MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CDRW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 256
folders and 999 files (including Root Folders).
Media supported
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CDRs, and CD-RWs.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or
Level 2.
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to
remember.
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root
directory). File/folder names are limited to 30 characters
(including the extension).
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all
caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc.,
and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However,
sometimes the file names, folder names, etc., are not
displayed correctly.
Formats supported
This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD,
Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with
Track At Once or packet writing.
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
22.05 kHz
Order of files
The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software
writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same
as the order you input. The playback order of the folders and
files is as follows. However, the folder and file playback order
differs from the folder no. and file no. indicated on the display.
Root Folder
Folder
MP3/WMA File
Terminology
Bit rate
This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
the files.
Sampling rate
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1
kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second.
The higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also
the larger the volume of data.
Encoding
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files
into the specified audio compression format.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
etc., written into MP3/WMA files.
MP3: ID3 tag
WMA: WMA tag
Root folder
The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder
contains all folders and files.
15-EN
Sound Setting
SOURCE/
POWER
gf
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat
Press g or f after selecting the Subwoofer mode,
and the subwoofer output phase is toggled NORMAL
(PHASE 0°) or REVERS (PHASE 180°).
• If the Rotary encoder is not pressed within 5 seconds after
selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.
*1When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level and phase cannot
be adjusted.
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound
2
is obtained in each mode.
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted setting of EQ
will return to the factory defaults and MX is turned off.
• Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display
indications do not work.
MENU
BAND/
TEL.
MX
Rotary encoder
Preset buttons
(1 or 2)
1
Adjusting and Storing the built-in Crossover
The High and Low Pass Filters on this unit can be adjusted to suit
your personal taste.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Press MENU to select HPF/LPF.
2
Press BAND/TEL. to change the setting mode.
3
HPF ↔ LPF*
* When the subwoofer output of this unit is turned off, LPF and
phase are deactivated.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
4
setting.
HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):
FLAT (OFF) ↔ 80Hz ↔ 120Hz ↔160Hz
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.
LPF (Setting the Low Pass Filter):
FLAT (OFF) ↔ 80Hz ↔ 120Hz ↔160Hz
All frequencies below the selected cutoff are output.
(Only available when using the subwoofer output from this
unit.)
To store the adjusted contents
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, the preset
buttons (1 or 2) into which you wish to store the adjusted
contents.
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the
5
adjusted contents.
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder
is not pressed.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
6
seconds to return to normal mode, or press MENU
and select RETURN to return to normal mode.
• The setting mode returns to normal mode if no buttons are pressed
within 15 seconds.
• These functions are inoperative when an external, Ai-NET
processor is connected.
• Except when the HPF and LPF are turned to OFF, the subwoofer
is in monaural mode.
• When the subwoofer is set to OFF, LPF mode and change of phase
does not work.
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Recalling the Stored built-in Crossover
Settings
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Press MENU to select HPF/LPF.
2
Press the preset button (1 or 2) to which your
3
desired built-in crossover settings are assigned.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
4
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
• The setting mode returns to normal mode if no buttons are pressed
within 15 seconds.
Equalizer Presets
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of
musical source material.
Press MENU to select Factory's EQ (P-EQ for CDA-
1
9830R).
Press either g or f.
2
With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will
display the selected equalizer characteristic.
FLAT(OFF) ↔ ROCK ↔ POPS ↔ JAZZ & BLUES (JAZZ) ↔
ELECTRICAL (ELECTRIC) ↔ HIPHOP & RAP (HIPHOP) ↔
EASY LISTEN (EASY) ↔ COUNTRY ↔ CLASSICAL
(CLASSIC) ↔ NEWS ↔ USER'S EQ 1,2 (USERS 1,2) ↔
FLAT(OFF)
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
3
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 16).
• EQ mode is automatically cancelled if no buttons are pressed
within 15 seconds.
• By selecting USER'S EQ 1 or EQ 2 (USERS 1 or USERS 2 for
CDA-9830R), you can recall the stored preset number in
"Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve."
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, the preset
buttons (1 or 2) into which you wish to store the adjusted
curve.
To set another channel, repeat steps 3 to 6.
7
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the
8
adjusted contents.
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder
is not pressed.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
9
seconds to return to normal mode, or press MENU
and select RETURN to return to normal mode.
• EQ mode is automatically cancelled if no buttons are pressed
within 15 seconds.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 16).
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Press MENU to select USER'S EQ (USERS for
2
CDA-9830R).
Press either preset button (1 or 2) to activate
3
your desired curve.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
4
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
• EQ mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is performed
within 15 seconds.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 16).
•You can recall the adjusted equalizer curve from "Equalizer
Presets" (this page).
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About Time Correction
FLFR
RLRR
FLFR
RLRR
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary
widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the
distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds
image and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay
between the sound reaching the listener’s right versus the left ear.
To correct this, the CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R is able to delay the
audio signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This effectively
creates a perception of increased distance for those speakers. The
listener can be placed at an equal distance between the left and right
speakers for optimum staging.
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 0.1 ms steps.
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker
to a high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.
5.1ms
0.5m
2.25m
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same
level.
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and
1
measure the distance (in meters) between your
head and the various speakers.
Calculate the difference between the distance to
2
the farthest speaker and the other speakers.
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other
speakers)
Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by
3
the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C).
These values are the time correction values for the
different speakers.
Bass Focus
The time difference between the front-rear/left-right speakers, can be
adjusted at the same time. With an initial delay of 0.1 ms for each of
the 0 to 99 steps, audible time correction can be done.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Press MENU to select T.CORR (T-CORR for
2
CDA-9830R).
*1Subwoofer speaker.
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the
listening position and the various speakers is different.
The difference in distance between the front left speaker and
the rear right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left
speaker in the diagram on the above.
*2Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction
value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the
listener is the same as the distance to the farthest speaker.
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required
for the sound to reach the listening position.
The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so that
its sound reaches the listening position at the same time as the
sound of other speakers.
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1
*
You cannot change the Time Correction value for the subwoofer,
but you can set the subwoofer's apparent position to the front by
adjusting the Time Correction value of the front and rear speakers.
Fo r details, refer to the “ *1 ” on page 19.
Conditions:
Farthest Speaker – listening position : 2.25 m (88-9/16")
Front left speaker – listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16")
Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343*
2
× 1000 = 5.1 (ms)
1
*
Press g or f to select the Bass Focus mode.
3
Bass Focus mode ↔ Time Correction mode
Press BAND/TEL. to select the speakers to be
4
adjusted (see below).
FLFR
→
RLRR
Front (left-right)
speakers
FLFR
RLRR
Rear (left-right)
speakers
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the delay (see
5
Time Difference Table).
To set another channel (speakers), repeat steps 4
6
and 5.
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the
7
adjusted contents.
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder
is not pressed.
←←
→
Left (front-rear)
speakers
Right (front-rear)
speakers
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
8
seconds to return to normal mode, or press MENU
and select RETURN to return to normal mode.
• Any manual time correction adjustments will also affect
corrections made in Bass Focus.
• Bass Focus mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is
performed within 15 seconds.
Example setting for steps 4 and 5
(1) Press BAND/TEL. to select the front (left and
right) speakers. Then turn the Rotary encoder to
select 1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table). The time
difference is 1.5 ms for both front (left and right)
speakers.
1.5ms
1
*
(2) Press BAND/TEL. to select the left (front and rear)
speakers. Then turn the Rotary encoder to select
1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table). The time
difference is 3.0 ms*2 for the front left speaker, and
1.5ms for the left rear speaker, creating the
impression of an equal listening between the front
left speaker and the other speakers.
3.0ms
1.5ms
1.5ms
1.5ms
1
*
*1Subwoofer speaker.
Delay (turn the rotary encoder) the audio signal to the front (left
and right) speakers to make the apparent position of the subwoofer
to be at the front. In doing this, the apparent position between the
front (left and right) speakers and subwoofer will appear equal to
the driver. After performing the above, you can change the
positions of the left and right speakers by delaying the time .
*2Because the time difference was already set to 1.5ms for the front
left speaker to begin with, the additional correction of 1.5ms makes
the total time difference of the front left speaker 3.0ms.
1.5ms
1.5ms
Time Difference Table
Delay
Number
Time
Difference
(ms)
0
0.0
1
0.1
2
0.2
3
0.3
4
0.4
5
0.5
6
0.6
7
0.7
8
0.8
9
0.9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
Distance
cm (inch)
0.0
3.4 (1-3/8")
6.9 (2-3/4")
10.3 (4-1/16")
13.7 (5-3/8")
17.2 (6-13/16")
20.6 (8-1/8")
24.0 (9-7/16")
27.4 (10-13/16")
30.9 (12-3/16")
34.3 (13-1/2")
37.7 (14-13/16")
41.2 (16-1/4")
44.6 (17-9/16")
48.0 (18-7/8")
51.5 (20-1/4")
54.9 (21-5/8")
58.3 (22-15/16")
61.7 (24-1/4")
65.2 (25-5/8")
68.6 (27")
72.0 (28-3/8")
75.5 (29-11/16")
78.9 (31-1/16")
82.3 (32-3/8")
85.8 (33-3/4")
89.2 (35-1/8")
92.6 (36-7/16")
96.0 (37-3/4")
99.5 (39-13/16")
102.9 (40-1/2")
106.3 (41-7/8")
109.8 (43-1/4")
113.2 (44-9/16")
116.6 (45-7/8")
120.1 (47-5/16")
123.5 (48-5/8")
126.9 (49-15/16")
130.3 (51-5/16")
133.8 (52-11/16")
137.2 (54")
140.6 (55-3/8")
144.1 (56-3/4")
147.5 (58-1/16")
150.9 (59-3/8")
154.4 (60-3/4")
157.8 (62-1/8")
161.2 (63-7/16")
164.6 (64-3/4")
168.1 (66-3/16")
171.5 (67-1/2")
Delay
Number
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
Time
Difference
(ms)
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6.0
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
9.0
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
Distance
cm (inch)
174.9 (68-7/8")
178.4 (70-1/4")
181.8 (71-9/16")
185.2 (72-7/8")
188.7 (74-1/4")
192.1 (75-5/8")
195.5 (77")
198.9 (78-5/16")
202.4 (79-11/16")
205.8 (81")
209.2 (82-3/8")
212.7 (83-3/4")
216.1 (85-1/16")
219.5 (86-3/8")
223.0 (87-3/4")
226.4 (89-1/8")
229.8 (90-1/2")
233.2 (91-13/16")
236.7 (93-3/16")
240.1 (94-1/2")
243.5 (95-7/8")
247.0 (97-1/4")
250.4 (98-9/16")
253.8 (99-7/8")
257.3 (101-1/4")
260.7 (102-5/8")
264.1 (104")
267.5 (105-5/16")
271.0 (106-11/16")
274.4 (108-1/16")
277.8 (109-3/8")
281.3 (110-3/4")
284.7 (112-1/16")
288.1 (113-1/16")
291.6 (114-3/4")
295.0 (116-1/8")
298.4 (117-1/2")
301.8 (118-13/16")
305.3 (120-3/16")
308.7 (121-1/2")
312.1 (122-7/8")
315.6 (124-1/4")
319.0 (125-9/16")
322.4 (126-7/8")
325.9 (128-5/16")
329.3 (129-5/8")
332.7 (131")
336.1 (132-5/16")
339.6 (133-11/16")
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Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction
Before performing the following procedures, refer to "About Time
Correction" (page 18).
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Setting the MX Mode
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct
regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will be
able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road
noise.
Press MENU to select T.CORR (T-CORR for
2
CDA-9830R).
Press g or f to make time corrections.
3
Each press changes the mode as follows:
Bass Focus mode ↔ Time Correction mode
Press BAND/TEL. to select a speaker to be
4
adjusted.
CDA-9831R
Front – L → Front – R → Rear – L → Rear – R → Front – L
CDA-9830R
F – L → F – R → R – L → R – R → F – L
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the desired
5
time correction value.
To store the adjusted contents
1) Press and hold the preset button (1 or 2) for at least 2
seconds to store the adjusted contents to that button.
Repeat step 4 and 5 to set another speaker.
6
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the
7
adjusted contents.
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder
is not pressed.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
8
seconds to return to normal mode, or press MENU
and select RETURN return to to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed in 15 seconds, the unit returns to
normal mode.
Press MX to select MX ON.
1
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to
2
which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander).
Press and hold MX for at least 2 seconds to
3
activate the level setting mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred
4
level or OFF.
FM (MX level 1 to 3):
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and
produces well balanced sound at all frequencies.
CD/WAV (MX level 1 to 3):
CD mode processes a large quantity of data. This data
processing power takes advantage of CD quality sound
sources.
MP3/WMA (MX level 1 to 3):
This corrects information that was lost at the time of
compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to
the original.
DVD (Video CD)
(MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.
(MUSIC MX level 1):
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound
accurately.
AUX (MX level 1):
Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that
corresponds to the media connected.
If two external devices are connected, a different MX
mode for each media can be selected.
Recalling the Stored Time Correction
Settings
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Press MENU to select T.CORR (T-CORR for
2
CDA-9830R).
Press g or f to make time corrections.
3
Each press changes the mode as follows:
Bass Focus mode ↔ Time Correction mode
Press the preset button (1 or 2) to which your
4
desired time correction is assigned.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
5
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
•Time Correction mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is
performed within 15 seconds.
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Press Rotary encoder to return to normal mode.
5
•To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press MX to turn MX off.
• MX mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is performed
within 15 seconds.
• Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can
have its own MX setting.
• On disks with both MP3/WMA and CD-DA, when the source
changes from “MP3/WMA to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/
WMA”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.
• Setting to MX OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
• There is no MX mode for MW, LW radio.
• If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H700, etc.) is
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source.
Since the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the
audio processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual of the audio processor.
• When entering RDS signals, the MX operation cannot be
performed.
Other Functions
About the indicator display
When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit
according to the mode.
SOURCE/
POWER
g
MENU
DISP/B.OUT (CDA-9831R)
-/J
MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-9830R)
f
Rotary
encoder
TITLE
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
Displaying the Title/Text
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been
previously inputted (“Titling Disc/Stations” page 22). Text
information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to
display the folder name, the file name, and the tag, etc., while playing
MP3/WMA files.
Press TITLE.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
The display in Radio mode:
PS (Programme Service Name) → Radio Text → STATION
TITLE → FREQUENCY → PS (Programme Service Name)
The display in CD mode:
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 → TEXT
(TRACK NAME)
The display in MP3/WMA mode:
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME → FOLDER NO./FILE NO. →
FOLDER NAME*
ARTIST NAME*
ELAPSED TIME
*1Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.
*2ID3 tag/WMA tag
If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the
ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., track name, artist
name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.
“NO DATA” will be displayed when an MP3/WMA file contains no
ID3 tag/WMA tag information.
*3CDA-9830R only:
The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are
displayed.
*4"0 (zero)" is displayed for the folder name of the root folder.
1
*
→ TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
4
→ FILE NAME → TRACK NAME*2 →
2
→ ALBUM NAME*2 → FRAME*3 → FILE NO./
CDA-9831R
These indicators are
constantly lit.
When selection is
available by turning
the Rotary encoder,
an indicator is lit in
the display.
CDA-9830R
Indicator/
Mode
While
1
displaying Title
2
3
4
While
5
displaying Text
(Disc Name)
While
6
displaying Text
(Track Name)
2 3 4 5 61
This indicator shows the strength
of the telephone signal.
When selection is available by
pressing g
indicators are lit in the display.
654321
These indicators are constantly lit.
CD Mode
—
—
—
or f, the triangle
MP3/WMA
Mode
—
While
displaying
Folder Name
While
displaying File
Name
While
displaying
Artist Name
While
displaying
Album Name
While
displaying
Track Name
∗
∗
∗
TUNER Mode
—
—
—
—
—
While
displaying Title
∗
Tag information
Continued
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About “Title” and “Text”
Title:
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name
(this page). This inputted name is referred to as a “title.”
You cannot input or display titles on MP3/WMA discs.
Text:
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as
“text.”
• Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,
depending on the character type.
• The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text
information to be displayed.
• When the Scroll Setting (page 24) is set to “SCROLL MANUAL,”
press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text
information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME
DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode).
• “NO SUPPORT” (“NO SUPRT” for CDA-9830R) is displayed
when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit.
• If the title was not previously input, “NO TITLE” is displayed.
• The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,
depending on the contents.
Titling Discs/Stations
It is possible to title your favourite CD's or radio stations.
You cannot input titles on MP3/WMA discs.
Press TITLE and select the Title Display.
1
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 21).
Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds. The
2
first character will blink.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
3
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.
Press Rotary encoder to store the first character.
4
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.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling.
5
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th
character automatically stores the title into memory.
When entering a title of less than 8 characters (for
example, 3 character title):
After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will
be blinking. Go to step 6 to complete the title.
Press TITLE to record the title.
6
• If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not
written.
•You can enter 24 radio station titles and 18 CD titles on this unit. 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.
• The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending
upon the model being used.
• When you want to erase a title, enter the “ ” (“ ” for CDA9830R) symbol into all spaces.
• The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made within 10
seconds. The input mode will be cancelled if no action is taken for
over 10 seconds.
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title
Press TITLE to select the Title Display. Then, press
1
again and hold for at least 2 seconds.
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.
2
The title in the display will blink.
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you
3
want to erase is displayed.
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase
4
the title displayed.
Press TITLE to cancel the title erasing mode.
5
•You cannot erase CD-TEXT.
• “NO DATA” is displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in
step 2, or if the title is erased in step 4.
Blackout Mode On and Off
When Blackout mode is turned on, the display will turn off to reduce
power consumption.
This additional power enhances the sound quality.
Press and hold DISP/B.OUT (CDA-9831R)or MUTE/
B.OUT (CDA-9830R) for at least 2 seconds to activate
the blackout mode.
The display will turn 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.
To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold DISP/B.OUT (CDA-
9831R) or MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-9830R) for at least 2 seconds.
Setting the Multicolour Illumination
(CDA-9831R only)
You can change the lighting colour of the following four buttons:
SOURCE/POWER, BAND/TEL, g and f.
Press MENU to select Illumination.
1
Press g or f to select your desired colour.
2
BLUE ↔ GREEN ↔ AMBER ↔ RED ↔ (USER'S*) ↔ BLUE
*You can use your desired colours as shown below if you have
already registered to USER'S.
If you want to use colours other than the above
Turn the Rotary encoder to select colours (1
3
through 512).
Each press of BAND advances the colour number by 30.
..............19..............
1
(Red)(Amber)(Green)(Blue)
184
..............
363
..............
512
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To store the setting contents
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the
preset buttons (1 through 6).
The setting contents are stored.
To recall the stored colour setting
1) While setting the mode, press any one of the preset
buttons (1 through 6).
The stored setting contents are recalled.
When the setting has been completed, press and
4
hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
• "No Memory" is displayed if a preset that has not been stored is
recalled.
Changing the Lighting Colour of All the
Buttons (CDA-9831R only)
You can change the lighting colour of the unit.
Press MENU to select Illumination.
1
Press SOURCE/POWER.
2
The lighting colour of all the buttons are changed.
AMBER ON ↔ AMBER OFF (Green)
When the setting has been completed, press and
3
hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
• SOURCE/POWER, BAND/TEL, g and f buttons are
changed to that which you have set above in "Setting the
Multicolour Illumination" (page 22).
Verifying the Software Version
Current version software can be verified in the display.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Press MENU to select Information (INFO for
2
CDA-9830R).
The version is displayed.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
3
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
SETUP
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from Sound Customizing, Visual
Customizing, etc., to select your desired setting.
SOURCE/
POWER
g
MENU
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as
follows. You will find further information about each
SETUP menu on the page 24 and 25.
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.
1
SETUP mode is activated.
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP
2
menu.
(e.g. Select BEEP)
CDA-9831R
FM-LEVEL ↔ RDS REGIONAL*1 ↔ PI SEEK*1 ↔ TUNER
MODE ↔ DIMMER ↔ SUBWOOFER ↔ PLAY MODE ↔ BEEP
↔ TEXT SCROLL ↔ INT MUTE ↔ INT AUDIO ↔ AUX IN ↔
(AUX NAME)*
FM-LEVEL
*1Refer to the “RDS” section (page 9)
*2Displayed only when AUX is ON.
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.
3
(e.g. Select BEEP ON or BEEP OFF.)
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
4
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
•For the MobileHub™Link settings, refer to “MobileHub™Link
Operation (Optional)” (page 26).
BAND/TEL.
f
2
↔ POWER-IC ↔ LCD CONTRAST ↔ DEMO ↔
Rotary encoder
2
↔ PWR ↔ DEMO ↔ FM-LV
Continued
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Sound Customizing
Adjusting Source Signal Levels
FM-LEVEL HIGH (Initial setting) / FM-LEVEL LOW
If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio
is too great, adjust the FM signal level.
Switching the Tuner Mode
TUNER MODE NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI / STABLE
This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality
tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit
your own personal sound preferences and usage.
• If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in HiFi mode, we recommend you change to Normal mode.
Subwoofer On and Off
SUBWOOFER ON (Initial setting) / SUBWOOFER OFF
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the
subwoofer output phase and level.
1Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the
SUBW mode.
SUBW → BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT → VOLUME →
SUBW
2Press g or f.
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUB-W
NORMAL (0°) or SUBW REVERS (180°).
To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.
Sound (Beep) Guide Function
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones
depending upon the button pressed.
Visual Customizing
Dimmer Control (CDA-9831R only)
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANUAL
Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination
brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON.This
mode is useful if you feel the unit's backlighting is too bright at night.
• If your vehicle should have a dimmer control for the
dashboardlights, never connect the DIMMER cable (orange) of the
radio to this dimmer control.
Scroll Setting
TEXT SCROLL AUTO / TEXT SCROLL MANUAL (Initial setting)
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CDTEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files,
folder names, and tags.
SCROLL AUTO : The CD text information, the text information
of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled
automatically.
SCROLL MANUAL : The display is scrolled only when a disc
is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.
• The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag
display. The disc titles input manually (page 22) cannot be
scrolled.
Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9831R only)
LCD CONTRAST
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.
You can adjust in a range of - 5 and + 5.
• The initial setting at the factory is “0.”
Demonstration
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display and sound, and
the CDA-9830R has a demonstration feature only for the sound.
•To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.
MP3/WMA
Playing MP3/WMA Data
PLAY MODE CD-DA (Initial setting) / PLAY MODE CD-DA&MP3
This product can playback CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA
data. However, in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback
may be difficult. For these special cases, you can select playback of
CD data only. When a disc contains both CD or the MP3/WMA data,
playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc.
CD-DA : Only CD data can be played back.
CD-DA&MP3 : Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks can be
played back.
•Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already
been inserted, perform the setting after you remove the disc. (If you
use an MP3 changer, you have to change discs.)
External Device
Turning Mute Mode On/Off
INT MUTE ON (Initial setting) / INT MUTE OFF
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from
the device.
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)
AUX IN ON / AUX IN OFF (Initial setting)
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/
RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA410C) to this component.
You can change the AUX name display when AUX ON is set. Select
the AUX name by pressing g or f. Then turn the Rotaryencoder.
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX
names.
•Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be
connected. In this case, press SOURCE/POWER to select AUX
mode and then press BAND/TEL. to select your desired device.
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Connecting to an External Amplifier
PWR-IC ON (Initial setting) / PWR-IC OFF
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
PWR-IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear preamplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier
connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head unit’s
internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers.
Front
Amplifier
Amplifier
PWR-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.
left
Front
right
Rear
left
Rear
right
Speakers
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
Front
right
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is
set to OFF.
Rear
right
Rear
left
Front
left
Setting the Tone Defeat for External Devices
INT AUDIO ON / INT AUDIO OFF (Initial setting)
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on
will bypass EQ and MX, i.e., sound for external devices is output at
the default setting.
25-EN
MobileHub™ Link
Operation (Optional)
BAND/
-/J
TEL.
f
MENU
gRotary
encoder
About MobileHub™ Link
Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone
(available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of
the portable telephone.
Caution
Even with hands-free operation, a driver can be distracted during
telephone operation or receiving a call. For the sake of safety,
drivers are requested to refrain from operating the telephone while
driving.
Fo r the sake of safety, only incoming calls and Speed-Dial
outgoing calls can be operated.
• If a portable telephone is connected, its address book, incoming
and outgoing history are downloaded to the junction box.
•Please refer to the instruction manual of the junction box.
8TITLE
F
SEARCH/Q.S.
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
• An outgoing call from a portable telephone is also possible.
However, you cannot perform different operations at the same time
from a portable telephone and CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R as
malfunction can result.
•With a junction box connected outgoing, incoming, and sending
history will also be recorded in the portable telephone.
• While telephoning, defeat is set to ON. When the call has finished,
the unit returns to your previous setting.
• The telephone volume can be adjusted on the CDA-9831R/CDA-
9
9830R. The volume you set during the call is memorized, and is
automatically applied again on the next call.
• While telephoning or receiving incoming calls, press TITLE to
show the Network Operator display for 5 seconds.
Incoming Calls
Press :/J to receive an incoming call.
1
Press BAND/TEL. to finish a call.
2
Te lephone mode will end and return to the original source
mode.
• When the Automatic Calling mode is on, you can talk after 3
seconds of receiving the incoming call. (See “Setting the Automatic
Calling” described below.)
Setting the Automatic Calling
The incoming call can be switched to Automatic Calling or Manual
Calling.
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.
1
Select the TELEPHONE (TEL for CDA-9830R) mode
2
by pressing g or f.
Turn the Rotary encoder to change to AUTO or
3
MANUAL (MANU for CDA-9830R).
Telephone Mode ON/OFF
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds to
turn on the Telephone mode.
To turn off, press BAND/TEL.
See relevant pages for each item.
• “NO PHONE” is displayed for about 2 seconds, if a portable
telephone is not connected, before entering the telephone mode.
Then the mode returns to the original source mode.
• When the portable telephone is taken off the junction box during an
incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free call, the call will
be treated as an ordinary one by the portable telephone.
• When there is an incoming call while the power of CDA-9831R/
CDA-9830R is off, the power of CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R will turn
on automatically for a hands-free call.
• Even if the power of the portable telephone is off, when CDA9831R/CDA-9830R is set to Telephone mode, the power of the
portable telephone will be turned on.
• Even if the ACC power of the vehicle is turned off (even if the
engine is stopped) during a hands-free call, the call is not
disconnected, and an ordinary call by the portable telephone is
possible.
• If there is an incoming call during operation (except an outgoing
call or talking), operation mode will end and switch to the
incoming or talking mode.
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Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
4
return to normal mode, or press MENU and select
RETURN to return to normal mode.
•Press BAND/TEL. during an incoming call to disconnect it.
• The initial setting of the factory is TELEPHONE MANUAL (TEL
MANU for CDA-9830R).
Calling
Calling by the address book
You can call up the address book registered in the portable telephone
to call from.
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.
1
Press SEARCH/Q.S. to select Phone Book
2
mode.
A list in alphabetic order is displayed.
Retrieving an addressee by Alphabetic Sort List
When displaying the Alphabetic Sort List, turn the
3
Rotary encoder or press g or f to select
the addressee.
Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call.
4
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
5
Te lephone mode will end and return to the original source
mode.
Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z search)
Press 8 or 9 to select an initial letter (A to Z) of the
3
addressee.
Calling by the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history
You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls by the outgoing/
incoming/absent incoming history.
Press SEARCH/Q.S. in Phone Book mode to
1
select the History mode.
Press 8 or 9 to select outgoing history (“DIALED
2
CALL” for CDA-9831R, “DIALED” for CDA-9830R),
incoming history (“RECEIVE CALL” for CDA-9831R,
“RECEIVED” for CDA-9830R), absent incoming
history (“MISSED CALL” for CDA-9831R, “MISSED”
for CDA-9830R).
Turn the Rotary encoder, or press g or f to
3
select the addressee from the outgoing or
incoming history.
Press :/J or the Rotary encoder to place a call.
4
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
5
Te lephone mode will end and return to the original source
mode.
• If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed
at once, press TITLE to show undisplayed numbers and names.
• “NO MEMORY” (“NO MEM” for CDA-9830R) is displayed if
there is no history.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee.
4
Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call.
5
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
6
Te lephone mode will end and return to the original source
mode.
• If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed
at once, press TITLE to show undisplayed numbers and names.
• “NO MEMORY” (“NO MEM” for CDA-9830R) is displayed if
nothing is registered in the Phone Book.
Calling by using the Speed Dial
You can place a call by retrieving one of the telephone numbers
registered in No. 1 to 9 of the address book.
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.
1
Within 5 seconds, press and hold (for at least 2
2
seconds) a preset button (1 through 6) to place
a call.
By pressing F, and then pressing a preset button(1 through 3) for at least 2 seconds, you can
place a call to the number registered in 7 to 9.
•You can place a call by pressing :/J after momentarily pressing
the preset button (1 through 6) of the number you wish to call.
•You can place a call by pressing the Rotary encoder, after selecting
a number which you wish to call, by pressing g or f , or by
turning the Rotary encoder.
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation
You can be informed when you receive a short message.
Receiving a short message
When a text message is received, “NEW
1
MESSAGE” for CDA-9831R, “NEW MSG” for CDA9830R is indicated on the display.
The contents of the received message can only be read
from the portable phone's display.
Press any one of the buttons on the unit to cancel
2
the display. The buttons that are pressed will enter
the mode or will be activated.
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
3
Te lephone mode will end and return to the original source
mode.
• If there is no telephone number registered to a preset button, “NO
PRESET” (“NO P-SET” for CDA-9830R) is displayed when you
try to place a call.
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Changer (Optional)
BAND/TEL.
-/J
SOURCE/
POWER
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this
unit if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the
Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from
this unit.
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled
by this unit.
See “Multi-Changer Selection” on this page for selecting the CD
Changers.
• The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative
only when a CD Changer is connected.
• The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well
as the CD changer.
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER
1
mode.
The display shows the disc number and track number.
• The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.
•Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer
mode.
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.
•After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as
for the CD player of this unit.
Fo r details, please see the CD/MP3/WMA section.
• If the “FUNC” indicator is illuminated, the disc select buttons
become nonfunctional.
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 F. This changes the “D”
indicator to “d.” Then press the desired preset button.
With F activated, the preset buttons 1 to 6 will represent
discs 7 to 12 respectively.
F
Select buttons (1 through 6)
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer
(Optional)
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3
1
Changer mode.
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1
2
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs
loaded in the CD Changer.
To pause playback, press -/J.
3
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.
• The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.
•For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to
“CD/MP3/WMA” pages 11 to 15.
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)
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. When using KCA-410C
(Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers and two
external outputs (AUX).
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CD
1
Changer mode.
Press BAND/TEL. to activate the CD Changer
2
Selection mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8
seconds.
Press BAND/TEL. until the desired CD Changer
3
indicator appears on the display.
• If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show
“NO CHGR.”
•To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA” (page 11).
•For further details about the external input (AUX) when using
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 24.
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Information
In Case of Difficulty
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again.
If the unit is still not functioning normally, 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 (Red) and battery lead (Yellow)
connections.
- Check power lead and battery 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 ballpoint 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.
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.
•The disc is very dirty.
-Clean the disc.
•The disc has scratches.
-Change the disc.
•The pick-up lens is dirty.
-Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc. Consult
your nearest ALPINE dealer.
CD playback sound skips without vibration.
•The disc is dirty or scratched.
-Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.
Error displays (built-in CD player only)
•Mechanical error
-Press c. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the
problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible
•Close session (finalization) has not been performed.
-Perform finalization and attempt playback again.
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MP3/WMA
MP3 or WMA is not played back.
•Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.
-Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.
Refer to “About MP3/WMA” (page 14-15), then rewrite in
the format supported by this device.
Audio
The sound is not output from the speakers.
• Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.
-POWER-IC is switched to “ON” (page 25).
Indication for CD Player
HIGH-TEMPHI TEMP
(CDA-9831R)(CDA-9830R)
•Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to
within operation range.
NO DISC
• No CD is inserted.
- Insert a CD.
•Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the
unit does not start to play or eject the disc.
-Remove the disc by following these steps:
1) Press the c button.
The movable display will open.
2) Press the c button again for at least 2 seconds while the
movable display is open.
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.
Indication for CD Changer
HIGH-TEMPHI TEMP
(CDA-9831R)(CDA-9830R)
• 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 does not
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 MAGZINENO MAGZN
(CDA-9831R)(CDA-9830R)
•No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.
- Insert a magazine.
ERROR
•Mechanism error.
1) Press the c button and eject the CD.
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the
c button again.
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing
the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.
• When “ERROR” is displayed:
If that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET
switch (refer to page 6) and press c again.
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.
PROTECT
•A copy-protected WMA file was played back.
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.
UNSUPPORTUNSUPORT
(CDA-9831R)(CDA-9830R)
• The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.
NO DISC
•No indicated disc.
-Choose another disc.
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Specifications
FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity0.7 µV
Alternate Channel Selectivity 90 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio65 dB
Stereo Separation35 dB
Capture Ratio2.0 dB
MW TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range531 – 1,602 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)25.1 µV/28 dB
LW TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range153 – 281 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)31.6 µV/30 dB
CD SECTION
Frequency Response5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion0.008% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range95 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio105 dB
Channel Separation85 dB (at 1 kHz)
PICKUP
Wave length795 nm
Laser powerCLASS I
GENERAL
Power Requirement14.4 V DC
(11–16 V allowable)
Maximum Power Output50 W × 4
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10k ohms
Weight1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width178 mm (7")
Height50 mm (2")
Depth152 mm (6")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width170 mm (6-11/16")
Height46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth18 mm (11/16")
• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design
are subject to change without notice.
CAUTION
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
(Bottom side of player)
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Installation and Connections
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly
for proper use.
Warning
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or
product damage.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to
electrical shorts.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING
HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take
precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel
lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions
may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR
STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could
disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
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.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL
OR GEARSHIFT.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.
and results in serious accident.
Caution
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY
EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer
where you purchased this product to have the work done.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM
SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other
than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the
seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping
and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in
metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from
being cut by the metal edge of the hole.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE
OR DUST.
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of
moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit
may result in product failure.
Precautions
•Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before
installing your CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R. This will reduce any
chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
•Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to the
diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to
malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical system.
•When making connections to the vehicle's electrical system, be
aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for
this unit. When connecting the CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R to
the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the
CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R has the appropriate amperage.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the
vehicle. When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.
•The CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R uses female RCA-type jacks for
connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA
connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If
so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for
assistance.
•Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables
to each other or to the vehicle body.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number or the
engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.
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SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:
Installation
Metal plate
Detachable
Front panel
Caution
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the
detachable front panel.
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in
place.
Caution
Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and
may cause a fire.
Air ventilation hole
1
Bracket
Rubber Cap
(Included)
Hex Bolt
(Included)
•For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing
location.
Slide the CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R into the
3
dashboard. When the unit is in place, make sure
the locking pins are fully seated in the down
position. This can be done by pressing firmly in on
the unit while pushing the locking pin down with a
small screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is
properly locked and will not accidentally come out
from the dashboard. Install the Detachable Front
Panel.
Lock pin
Removal
1 Remove the detachable front panel.
2 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the
locking pins to the “up” position (see above drawing).
As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to
make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the
second pin.
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
<JAPANESE CAR>
Dashboard
Mounting sleeve
(Included)
this unit
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see
“Removal” on this page). Slide the mounting sleeve
into the dashboard and fix it with the metal
shackles.
2
Metal Mounting Strap
Screw
Bolt Stud
∗
Hex Nut (M5)
this unit
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long
hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA-9831R/
CDA-9830R and put the Rubber Cap on the hex
bolt. If your vehicle does not have the Mounting
Support, reinforce the head unit with the metal
mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all the
leads of the CDA-9831R/CDA-9830R according to
details described in the CONNECTION section.
Front frame
Screws (M5 × 8)
(Included)
this unit
Mounting Bracket
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Connections
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON
(Orange) DIMMER
(CDA-9831R only)
(Red) IGNITION
(Black) GND
(Blue) POWER ANT
BATTERY
(Yellow)
89
&
ISO Antenna Convertor Plug
2
6
"
!
7
(Green)
(Green/Black)
(White)
(White/Black)
(Grey/Black)
(Grey)
(Violet/Black)
(Violet)
1
5
(
)
~
+
,
.
/
3
4
To vehicle Display Interface
Antenna
ISO Antenna Plug
To vehicle phone
To amplifier or equalizer
To the instrument cluster illumination lead
To power antenna
Ignition Key
Battery
Speakers
Rear Left
Front Left
Front Right
Rear Right
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:
#
$
∗1
Ai-NET
EQ/DIVNORM
=
%
<
;
?
?
>
CD Changer
(Sold Separately)
Amplifier
Amplifier
Speakers
Front Left
Front Right
Rear Left
Rear Right
?
Amplifier
Subwoofers
* 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.
1 Vehicle Display Interface Connector
Outputs Vehicle Display Interface control signals. Connect
this to the optional Vehicle Display Interface box.
For details about connections, consult your nearest ALPINE
dealer.
2 Antenna Receptacle
Connect to the supplied ISO antenna convertor plug.
3 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)
Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular
phone which provides ground shorting when a call is
received.
4 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor.
5 Dimmer Lead (Orange) (CDA-9831R only)
This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument
cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicle’s
dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit.
6 Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse
box or another unused power source which provides (+) 12V
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory
position.
7 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,
if applicable.
• This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle's power
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal
processor, etc.
8 Choke Coil with Fuse Holder (10A)
9 Battery Lead (Yellow)
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's
battery.
! ISO Power Supply Connector
" Ground Lead (Black)
Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle.
Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is
securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided.
# Ai-NET Connector
Connect this to the output or input connector of other
product (CD changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with AiNET.
$ System Switch
When connecting a processor using Ai-NET, place this
switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.
• Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch
position.
% Power Supply Connector
& ISO Connector (Speaker Output)
( Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
) Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)
~ Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
+ Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
, Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black)
- Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)
. Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)
/ Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
: Remote Control Interface Connector
To remote control interface box.
; Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)
< Front Output RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
= Rear Output RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
> Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
? RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)
To prevent noise/interference in the audio system.
• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.
• Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.
• Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.
• If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise
suppressors, contact them for further information.
• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.
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