This symbol means important instructions. Failure
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR
VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only
be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the
vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
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.
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 Center 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.
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.
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.
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.
Installation Location
Make sure the CDA-9851 will not be installed in a location
subjected to:
•Direct sun and heat
•High humidity and water
•Excessive dust
•Excessive vibrations
Correct Handling
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will
not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
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 center 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.
Center Hole
Bumps
Center Hole
New
Disc
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.
Disc Cleaning
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause
the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing
surface with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the
outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft
cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the
disc.
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.
Disc StabilizerTransparent Sheet
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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 12-13.
•ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produce sound when played back.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and /or other countries.
Apple, the Apple logo and iPod are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
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Getting Started
SOURCE/
POWER
MUTE
RESET
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, TITLE.
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.
Rotary
encoder
cMENUgf
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.
Display Tilt Adjustment
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different tilt angles
depending upon user preference.
Press MENU to select the TILT mode.
1
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the tilt angle of
2
the movable display.
Movable display
Setting Time
Press MENU to select SETUP.
1
Press g or f to select the CLOCK mode.
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours.
3
When the hour has been adjusted, press the
4
Rotary encoder.
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes.
5
When the minute has been adjusted, press the
6
Rotary encoder.
When the setting has been completed, press
7
MENU to select RETURN.
The unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
•
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time
announcement, press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 2
seconds after setting the “hour.” Minutes will reset to 00. If the
display shows over “30” minutes when you do this, the time will
advance one hour.
• If no operation is performed in 60 seconds, the unit returns to
normal mode.
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Press MENU to select RETURN.
3
The display returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
• 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
1
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.
Lowering Volume Quickly
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume
level by 20 dB.
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its
previous level.
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.
Radio
SOURCE/
POWERBAND
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Changing the Radio Frequencies for each
Country
For customers not living in North America, change the radio
frequencies as follows.
1
2
3
4
• The stored radio stations will be cleared every time you change the
setting.
TUNE/
A.ME
MENU
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.
Select the “AREA” mode by pressing g or f.
Choose either AREA 1 or AREA 2 by turning the
Rotary encoder.
AREA 1: Radio frequencies for North America
AREA 2: Other Radio frequencies
Press MENU to select RETURN.
The unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
Rotary encoder
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks
2
firmly into the main unit.
2
1
• 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. Hold the panel by its sides to avoid
pushing any buttons by mistake.
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).
Continued
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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.
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) into which you
wish to store the station.
The selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, preset no. and station
frequency memorized.
•A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).
• 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.
Automatic Memory of Station Presets
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio
1
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.
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 in Radio mode to switch to Title Search
1
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 canceled by pressing and
holding 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 for at least 2 seconds in Radio
1
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 canceled by pressing
and holding for at least 2 seconds.
Tuning to Preset Stations
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
1
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.
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CD / MP3 / WMA
SOURCE/
POWER
-/Jg f
TITLE
Rotary
encoder
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4(
F
)5( )
• 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
The folder number, file number, sampling rate, and bit rate
will be displayed as described below.
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c
File number
display
Playback
Press c.
1
The movable display will open.
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
2
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.
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 the desired folder.
Pressing and holding 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.
01
Folder number
display
01 03
Folder number
display
•Press TITLE to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the
Title/Text” (page 15) for information about display switching.
* The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are
displayed. A WMA file of variable bit rate displays the average bit
rate.
03
The sampling rate and the bit
rate (frame display*) are
alternately displayed.
File number
display
kHz
44.1
Sampling rate
display
kbps
160
Bit rate
display
To pause playback, press -/J.
5
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.
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.
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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 10 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 10 seconds.
Only files in a folder or playlist 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 10 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 10 seconds.
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Scanning Programs
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 10 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 10 seconds.
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 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 for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation
has not been performed in 10 seconds.
• CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File Name Search mode
Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder.
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 canceled by pressing and holding
for at least 2 seconds.
• While in File Name Search mode, press to switch to Folder
Name Search mode.
•File Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
Quick Search
You can search for tracks(files).
1
Press and hold for at least 2 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 canceled by pressing and holding for at least 2
seconds in Quick Search mode.
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 to select Folder Name Search mode or
1
File Name Search mode in MP3/WMA mode.
Folder Name Search mode
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to
2
select the desired folder.
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first
3
file in the selected folder.
• Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at least 2
seconds in Folder Name Search mode.
• While in Folder Name Search mode, press to switch to File
Name Search mode.
• “NO FILE” is displayed if the folder that is selected by the Folder
Name Search mode contains no files.
•“ROOT” is displayed for the root folder which doesn’t have folder
name.
•Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
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About MP3/WMA
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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, 8 and 9 are supported)
Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (Page
9) 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” is displayed.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed,
depending on the contents.
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 510
files/folders (including Root Folders). However, the maximum
number of folders is 255.
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
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). The number of folder/file name characters is
limited.
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.
Order of tracks
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
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Ter minology
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.
Sound Setting
SOURCE/
POWER
gf
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/
Defeat
1
• If the Rotary encoder (MODE) is not pressed within 5 seconds
*1When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be
BANDRotary encoder (MODE)
MENU
Press Rotary encoder(MODE) repeatedly to
choose the desired mode.
after selecting the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT
or SUBWOOFER mode, the unit automatically returns to normal
mode.
adjusted.
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound
2
is obtained in each mode.
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of
BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults and
BBE is turned off.
• Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display
indications do not work.
Setting the BBE Mode
BBE 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 SOURCE/POWER to select the source to
1
which you want to apply BBE.
Press MENU to select BBE mode.
2
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Press g or f to set the BBE mode ON.
3
BBE ON
(BBE1 to 3, EFFECT OFF)
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred
4
BBE level (1 to 3) or OFF.
Press MENU to select RETURN.
5
The unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
•To cancel BBE mode for all music sources, set BBE to Off in step 3.
• Each music source, such as FM radio, CD (included MP3/WMA)
can have its own BBE setting.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
• There is no BBE mode for AM radio.
• When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot
be made.
• If no operation is performed in 60 seconds, the unit returns to
normal mode.
BBE OFF
Setting the Bass Control
You can change the bass frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.
Press MENU to select BASS.
1
2-1
2-2
Changes the boosted bass band width to wide or narrow. A
wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above and
below the centre frequency. A narrower setting will boost only
frequencies near the centre frequency.
2-3
Setting the bass centre frequency:
Press g or f to select the desired bass centre
frequency.
60Hz ↔ 80Hz ↔ 100Hz ↔ 120Hz ↔ 60Hz
The displayed bass frequency is emphasized.
Setting the bass band width (Q-Factor):
Press BAND to select the desired bass band
width.
→ 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
(Narrow) ←......→ (Wide)
1
*
Setting the bass level:
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
bass level (–7~+10).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
*1The adjustment can also be made by pressing the Rotary encoder
(MODE). Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” (page 13).
Setting the Treble Control
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own
tonal preference.
Press MENU to select TREBLE.
1
2-1
2-2
3
• If no operation is performed in 60 seconds, the unit returns to
• The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each
•Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
*2The adjustment can also be made by pressing the Rotary encoder
Setting the treble Centre frequency:
Press g or f to select the desired treble
centre frequency.
7.5kHz ↔ 10.0kHz ↔ 12.5kHz ↔ 15.0kHz ↔ 7.5kHz
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.
2
*
Setting the treble level:
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
treble level (–7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble level.
Press MENU to select RETURN.
The unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
normal mode.
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble
frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other
sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
indications do not work. However, treble level is still adjustable if
an audio processor with the treble adjustment is connected.
(MODE). Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” (page 13).
Press MENU to select RETURN.
3
The unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed in 60 seconds, the unit returns to
normal mode.
• The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The bass
frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one source are
effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD etc.).
• Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display
indications do not work. However, bass level is still adjustable if an
audio processor with the bass adjustment is connected.
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Other Functions
-/J
BAND
TITLE
About the indicator display
When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit
according to the mode.
Bass Level setting is usually displayed. When BBE is set,
the BBE level setting is displayed (
Bass level is set to 10, and nothing is displayed when
Bass level is set below zero).
Bass Level is usually displayed. When BBE
is set, the display changes according to the
BBE setting.
“H” is displayed when
g
Rotary encoder
f
Displaying the Title/Text
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been
previously inputted (“Titling Discs/Stations” page 16). 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:
FREQUENCY → CLOCK → TITLE → FREQUENCY
The display in CD mode:
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TEXT
(DISC NAME)
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in MP3/WMA mode:
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME → FOLDER NO./FILE NO. → FILE
NO./CLOCK → FOLDER NAME*
NAME*
FILE NO./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.
*3“ROOT” is displayed for the root folder which doesn’t have folder
name.
1
*
→ TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2 → TITLE →
3
2
→ ALBUM NAME*2 → TRACK NAME*2 →
→ FILE NAME → ARTIST
Lights up if the selection is availabel after pressing
g or f.
being
MP3/WMA
Mode
—
Folder Name
being
displayed
File Name
being
displayed
Artist Name*
being
displayed
Album Name*
being
displayed
Track Name*
being
displayed
TUNER
Mode
—
—
—
—
—
Title being
displayed
SAT RADIO
Mode
—
—
—
Artist Name
being
displayed
—
Song Title/
Channel
Name being
displayed
*
Tag information
Indicator/
Mode
CD Mode
Title being
displayed
—
—
—
Text (Disc
Name) being
displayed
(Track
Text
Name)
displayed
About “Title” and “Text”
Title:
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name
(page 16). 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 17) is set to “SCR 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” 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.
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Titling Discs/Stations
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.
You cannot input titles for MP3/WMA discs.
Press TITLE and select the Title Display.
1
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 15).
Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds. The
2
first character will blink.
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 BAND to select the characters/symbols.
3
Upper case → Lower case → Numeral/Symbol → Upper case
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
4
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.
Press Rotary encoder to store the first character.
5
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 5 above to complete the titling.
6
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 7 to complete the title.
Press TITLE to record the title.
7
• 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 “ ” symbol into all
spaces.
• The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made within 10
seconds. The input mode will be canceled if no action is taken for
over 10 seconds.
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 all titles are erased in step 4.
Displaying Time
Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed.
Each press changes the display.
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 15).
• Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode
will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected
will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the
display.
• When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press TITLE to
display the time.
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SETUP
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and
usage. From the SETUP menu, choose from Sound Customizing,
Visual Customizing, etc., to make your desired setting.
SOURCE/
POWER
1
2
*1Refer to the “Setting Time” section (page 6).
*2Displayed only when SUBW is ON.
*3Displayed only when AUX is ON.
*4Refer to the “Radio” section (page 7)
*5Refer to the “SAT Radio Receiver” section (page 21)
3
4
• If no operation is performed in 60 seconds, the unit returns to
Subwoofer On and Off
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the
subwoofer output level.
BAND
Rotary encoder
MENU
f g
A typical SETUP procedure is shown in steps 1 to 4
as follows. See below for further information about
each SETUP menu.
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.
SETUP mode is activated.
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP
menu.
(e.g. Select BEEP)
CLOCK*1 ↔ DIMM ↔ SUBW ↔ SUBW SYS*2 ↔ PLAY ↔ BEEP
↔ SCR TYPE ↔ SCR ↔ MUTE ↔ AUX IN ↔ (AUX NAME)*
D-AUX ↔ P-IC ↔ CONT ↔ AREA*
↔ CLOCK*
1
4
↔ XMADF*5 ↔ AP ↔ DEMO
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.
(e.g. Select BEEP ON or BEEP OFF.)
Press MENU to select RETURN.
The display returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
normal mode.
Sound Customizing
SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF
1Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the
Select either SYS1 or SYS2 for the desired subwoofer effect.
SYS1 : Subwoofer level changes according the main
volume setting.
SYS2 : Subwoofer level change is different from the main
volume setting. For example, even at low volume
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.
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
DIMM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMM 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.
Scroll Setting
SCR AUTO / SCR 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.
AUTO : The CD text information, the text information of folder
and file names, and the tags are scrolled automatically.
MANUAL : The display is scrolled 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 16) cannot be
scrolled.
Scroll Type Setting
SCR TYPE1 (Initial setting) / SCR TYPE2
Choose from two scrolling methods.
Select the type you prefer.
TYPE1: The characters scroll sequentially, appearing from
the right side of the display.
TYPE2: The characters are displayed one by one, and
disappear one by one from the left side of the
display after the screen is filled up with the
characters.
Adjusting Display Contrast
CONT
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.
•To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.
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MP3/WMA
Playing MP3/WMA Data
PLAY CD-DA (Initial setting) / PLAY 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
MUTE ON (Initial setting) / 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 IN 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 to select your desired device.
Connecting to an External Amplifier
P-IC ON (Initial setting) / P-IC OFF
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
P-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
left
Front
right
Rear
left
Rear
right
P-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.
Speakers
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is
set to OFF.
Front
right
Rear
right
Rear
left
Front
left
Setting the External Digital Input
D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting)
When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor and a
DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET are connected,
set D-AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound.
•After setting D-AUX to ON, make the setting in “Connecting an
Optical Digital Compatible Audio Processor and an Ai-NET NonCompatible DVD Player.”
•Press SOURCE/POWER, and select the D-AUX mode, and adjust
the volume, etc.
•Depending on the connected audio processor, DVD player sound
may continue to be output, even though the source is changed to
another one. If this occurs, set the DVD player's power to OFF.
Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible Audio
Processor and an Ai-NET Non-Compatible DVD Player
AP H510 / AP OTHER (Initial setting)
After setting D-AUX to ON in “Setting the External Digital Input,” do
the following according to the audio processor type:
H510 : If a PXA-H510 and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not
OTHER : If an audio processor other than a PXA-H510 and a
compatible with Ai-NET are connected (using an
optical cable), use the H510 setting. Connect the
DVD player to the optical digital input (DVD Player)
terminal of the processor.
DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET
are connected (using an optical cable), use the
OTHER setting. Connect the DVD player to the
optical digital input (Head unit) terminal of the
processor.
•After input selection is completed, turn the ignition off and back on
again. Setting of the optical digital input switch is completed.
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Press SOURCE/POWER to select SAT Radio mode.
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)
SOURCE/
POWER
SAT Receiver: XM or SIRIUS Receiver
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio
Receiver (Optional)
About SAT Radio
Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with
over 100 digital audio channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers
can hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast-to-coast via
satellite. For more information, visit XM’s website at
www.xmradio.com., or SIRIUS' website at www.sirius.com.
To receive SAT Radio, the separately sold XM Direct™ or SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai-NET Interface Adapter
will be required. For details, consult you nearest ALPINE dealer.
* XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite
*Sirius and its corresponding logos are trademarks of Sirius
• The SAT Receiver controls on the CDA-9851 are operative only
BAND
f g
Radio Inc.
Satellite Radio Inc.
when a SAT Receiver is connected.
TITLE
Rotary
encoder
When an optional XM or SIRIUS Receiver Box is
connected via the Ai-NET bus, the following operations
may be performed. However, the XM Receiver and SIRIUS
Receiver cannot be connected at the same time.
9
8
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
1
Press BAND to select between one of the three
2
SAT Radio Preset Bands.
Each press changes the band:
XM mode:
XM1 → XM2 → XM3 → XM1
SIRIUS mode:
SR1 → SR2 → SR3 → SR1
Press 8 or 9 to select desired category.
3
Press g or f to select the desired channel.
4
Holding down g or f will change channels
continuously.
• When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190), an SAT Radio
Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the
remote control.
1 While in XM or SIRIUS Radio mode, enter the Channel
number you want to call up with the numeric keypad on
the remote control.
2Press ENTER on the remote control within 5 seconds to
receive the Channel.
If the channel number is 3 digits, the Channel is
automatically received after the channel number is input.
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number
A unique Radio ID number is required to subscribe to SAT Radio
programming. Each third party XM or SIRIUS radio comes with this
number.
This number is an 8 character (for XM Radio) or 12 character (for
SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found
on the SAT Receiver.
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9851 in the
following way.
While receiving band, press g or f to select
1
channel “0.”
The unit alternately displays “RADIO ID” for 2 seconds,
then the ID number for 10 seconds.
While displaying “RADIO ID” as shown above,
Demonstration (page 17) become nonfunctional.
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to
2
other than “0.”
•You cannot use “O,” “S,”“ I,” or “F” for the ID Number (XM
radio Receiver only).
•You can check the ID number printed on a label on your third
party, SAT Radio Receiver package.
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Storing Channel Presets
Press BAND to select the desired band you want
1
to store.
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold,
2
for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset
buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to
store the channel.
The selected station is stored.
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other
3
channels onto the same band.
•To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band
desired and repeat the procedure.
•A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6 channels for
each band; XM1, XM2 and XM3 or SR1, SR2 and SR3).
• If you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a station,
the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the new one.
Receiving Stored Channels
Press BAND to select the desired band.
1
Press the channel preset button that has your
2
desired satellite channel in memory.
Channel/Category Search Function
You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.
Press in the XM or SIRIUS mode to select
1
Channel Search mode or Category Search mode.
Channel Search mode:
Quick Search Function
You can search for all Channels.
1
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in XM or
SIRIUS mode to activate Quick Search mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
2
Channel within 10 seconds.
The selected Channel is received.
Changing the Display
Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and
song/program title, is available with each XM or Sirius channel. The
unit can display this text information as explained below.
In XM or SIRIUS mode, press TITLE.
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown
below.
Channel Number*1 → Channel Name → Song Title → Artist
Name → Auxiliary Data Field*
*1The Channel Name display automatically changes after 2 seconds.
*2XM mode only:
When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” on page 21).
• When the “Scroll Setting” (page 17) is set to “SCR AUTO,” the
display scrolls continuously.
When the Scroll Setting is set to “SCR MANUAL,” the display
scrolls only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND,
SEARCH, etc.).
Press and hold TITLE for more than 2 seconds to scroll the
display manually.
• “Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.
•Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one
shown above.
2
→ Clock → Channel Number*
1
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
2
Channel No.* within 10 seconds.
* The Channel No. is selected within the selected Category.
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected
3
Channel No.
• Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at least 2
seconds in Channel Search mode.
• While in Channel Search mode, press 8 or 9 to select another
Category.
• While in Channel Search mode, press to switch to the Category
Search mode.
Category Search mode:
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
2
Category within 10 seconds.
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected
3
Category.
• Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at least 2
seconds in Category Search mode.
• While in Category Search mode, press to switch to Channel
Search mode.
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Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or
off. There is no ADF function for the SIRIUS receiver.
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.
1
Select “XMADF” by pressing g or f.
2
Select ON/OFF by turning the Rotary encoder.
3
When setting to ON, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by
pressing TITLE. (Refer to the “Changing the Display”
section page 20.)
Press MENU to select RETURN.
4
The unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.
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iPod ™ Operation (Optional)
SOURCE/
POWER
TITLE-/J
Rotary encoder
Searching for a desired Song
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs organized
in playlists, the CDA-9851 can use these to ease song searches.
•Press and hold
cancel the search mode.
Searching by Playlist
1
f g
4()5()
*1
2
for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
Press to select the PLAYLIST search mode.
Each press changes the search mode. 4 seconds after
selecting PLAYLIST, the search mode will be automatically
changed to the PLAYLIST search mode.
PLAYLIST → ARTIST → ALBUM → PLAYLIST
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds, and
select a playlist.
An iPod™ or iPod™ Mini can be controlled from the CDA-9851,
when connected to an optional Alpine Interface Adapter for iPod™
(KCA-420i). While connected to the CDA-9851, operation from the
iPod™ is no longer possible.
•For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the connected Interface
adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i).
•For each function, refer to the iPod’s documentation.
Playback
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the iPod
1
mode.
Press g or f to select the desired song.
2
Return to the beginning of the current song:
Press g.
Fast backward:
Press and hold g.
Advance to the beginning of the next song:
Press f.
Fast forward:
Press and hold f.
To pause playback, press -/J.
3
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.
• If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the adapter,
it will continue playing after the connection.
• If using the iPod with a changer, the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA410C) must be used. In this case, press BAND to select the
changer mode applicable to the iPod.
Press the Rotary encoder to play back a
3
selected playlist.
To search for a song in the selected playlist
1
1
After selecting the playlist in step 2
song search mode of the selected playlist.
2 Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select a
song and press the Rotary encoder.
The selected song is played back.
• If you choose “iPod name” of iPod in step 2
are played back.
*
, press to change to the
1
*
, all songs in iPod
Searching by artist name
Press to select the ARTIST search mode.
1
Each press changes the search mode. 4 seconds after
selecting ARTIST, the search mode will be automatically
changed to the ARTIST search mode.
PLAYLIST → ARTIST → ALBUM → PLAYLIST
*2
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds, and
2
select an artist.
Press the Rotary encoder to play back all songs
3
of the selected artist.
To search for an album of the selected artist
2
1After selecting the artist in step 2
the album search mode of the selected artist.
3
*
2
Tu rn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select an album.
3Press the Rotary encoder to play back all songs of the
selected album.
To search for a song of the selected album
1
After selecting the album in step 2
song search mode of the selected album.
2 Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select a
song and press the Rotary encoder.
The selected song is played back.
• If you choose ALL in step 2
• If you choose ALL in step 2
played back.
*
*
*
, press to change to
3
*
, press to change to the
2
, all songs in iPod are played back.
3
, all songs of the selected artist are
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Searching by album name
Press to select the ALBUM search mode.
1
Each press changes the search mode. 4 seconds after
selecting ALBUM, the search mode will be automatically
changed to the ALBUM search mode.
PLAYLIST → ARTIST → ALBUM → PLAYLIST
*
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds, and
2
select an album.
Press the Rotary encoder to play back all songs
3
of the selected album.
To search for a song of the selected album
1After selecting the album in step 2*, press to change to
the song search mode of the selected album.
2Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select a
song and press the Rotary encoder.
The selected song is played back.
• If you choose ALL in step 2*, all songs in iPod are played back.
Quick Search
You can search for songs.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to activate
1
Quick Search mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to
2
select a desired song.
The selected song is played back immediately.
•Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel the search mode.
• The Quick search in the iPod mode takes more time than the
normal Quick search.
•“QUICK SEARCH” blinks in the display during Quick search.
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the CDA-
9851.
Shuffle Albums:
Select an album randomly in the iPod, and plays back the songs of the
album in sequential order. If a song has been selected in the playlist/
artist search mode before selecting Shuffle Album, only the albums
within the playlist/artist are selected randomly. The songs of the
album are played back sequentially.
Shuffle Songs:
All songs in the iPod are played back in random sequence. If a song
has been selected in the playlist/artist search mode before selecting
Shuffle song, only the songs of the playlist/artist/album are played
back randomly.
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above
2
procedure.
•For details of the search mode, refer to “Searching for a desired
Song” (page 22).
• If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting
Shuffle (M.I.X.), the songs will not play back randomly even when
Shuffle album is selected.
• If there is no album in the playlist, Shuffle (M.I.X.) will not function
even when Shuffle album is selected.
Repeat Play
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.
Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back.
Press 4 ().
1
The song will be played repeatedly.
RPT → (off) → RPT
(Repeat One) (Repeat One)
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above
2
procedure.
• During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing
g or f.
Displaying the Text
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.
Press TITLE.
Each press changes the display.
Artist Name → Album Name → Song Title → Elapsed Time →
Clock → Artist Name
• “NO DATA” is displayed if there is no information.
• When the Scroll Setting (page 17) is set to “SCR MANUAL” press
and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag
information only once.
• Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.
• If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many
characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the
adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended.
The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 64 (64
byte).
• Some characters may not be correctly displayed.
• “NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not
compatible with the CDA-9851.
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 to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer mode.
BAND
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 9 to 13.
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 on this unit to activate
1
the CD Changer mode.
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (RUE-
4202) to activate the CD Changer mode.
SOURCE
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.
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BAND
Press BAND on this unit or the RUE-4202 to
2
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for a few
seconds.
Press BAND until the desired CD Changer
3
indicator appears on the display.
Alternatively press BAND on the Remote Control until the
desired changer 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 9).
•For further details about the external input (AUX) when using
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 18.
Remote Control
Controls on Remote Control
1 Power Button
Press this button to turn the power on/off.
2 Source Button
Press this button to select the audio source.
3 -/J Button
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause
modes for CD.
4 Audio Processor Button
Press the button to call the external audio processor
mode when the external audio processor is connected.*
*1Fo r the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.
5 Band/Program Button
Radio mode: BAND Button
Press this button and the band will change.
CD/Changer mode: To switch the disc mode.
6 Volume Adjustment Buttons
To increase the volume level:
Press the L button
To decrease the volume level:
Press the K button
7 8 Button
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending
order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as
shown below.
1 → 2 ... 6 → 1
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button
Press this button to select a disc in ascending order.
MP3/WMA mode: Folder Select (UP) button
Press this button to select the folder.
8 g DN Button
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button
CD mode: Press this button to go back to the beginning of
the current track.
9 f UP Button
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button
CD mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning
of the next track.
! 9 Button
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in
descending order, stations programmed into the radio's
presets as shown below.
6 → 5 ... 1 → 6
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.
MP3/WMA mode: Folder Select (DN) button
Press this button to select the folder.
" Mute Button
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.
Press this button again to cancel.
1
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Battery Replacement
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.
Information
Opening the battery cover
1
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the
direction of the arrow.
Replacing the battery
2
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.
Closing the cover
3
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control
sensor.
Remote control sensor
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 connections.
-Check power lead connections.
•Blown fuse.
-Check the fuse 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.
Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface
Box
You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit
when an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box
(optional) (for sale in the near future) is connected. For
details, contact your Alpine dealer.
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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.
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 12-13), then rewrite in
the format supported by this device.
Indication for CD Player
HIGH-TEMP
•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.
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 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.
UNSUPPORT
•The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.
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Indication for CD Changer
Indication for SAT Receiver Mode
HIGH-TEMP
•Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.
-The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to
within operation range.
ERROR - 01
•Malfunction in the CD Changer.
-Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject
button and pull out the magazine.
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine
dealer.
•Magazine ejection not possible.
-Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine 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 MAGZINE
• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.
- Insert a magazine.
ANTENNA
• The XM or SIRIUS antenna is not connected to the XM or
SIRIUS radio module.
-Check whether the XM or SIRIUS antenna cable is attached
securely to the XM or SIRIUS radio module.
UPDATING
CALL 888-539SIRIUS TO
SUBSCRIBE
•Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.
-Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels
0 and 1 should function normally.
NO SIGNAL
ACQUIRING
SIGNAL
• XM or SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location.
-Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.
LOADING
ACQUIRING
SIGNAL
(XM mode)
(SIRIUS mode)
Scrolling display
(XM mode)
(SIRIUS mode)
Scrolling display
(XM mode)
(SIRIUS mode)
Scrolling display
NO DISC
• No indicated disc.
-Choose another disc.
•Radio is acquiring audio or program information.
-Wait until the radio has received the information.
OFF AIR
ACQUIRING
SIGNAL
• The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.
-Select another channel.
(XM mode)
(SIRIUS mode)
Scrolling display
– – – – – – – –
• The user has selected a channel number that does not exist or
is not subscribed to.
-The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.
• There is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or
additional information associated with the channel at that time.
-No action needed.
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Indication for iPod Mode
NO IPOD
• The iPod is not connected.
-Make sure the iPod is correctly connected.
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.
• The iPod’s battery remains low.
- Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery.
NO FILE
• There are no songs in the iPod.
- Download songs to the iPod and connect to the CDA-9851.
ERROR - 01
• Communication error
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ACC or ON again.
- Check the display by reconnecting between the iPod and the
adapter, using the iPod cable.
ERROR - 02
•Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible
with the adapter KCA-420i (sold separately).
-Refer to the Owner's Manual of the adapter KCA-420i (sold
separately) and update the iPod Software Version to be
compatible with the adapter KCA-420i (sold separately).
Specifications
FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
Area 187.7-107.9 MHz
Area 287.5-108.0 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio65 dB
Stereo Separation35 dB
Capture Ratio2.0 dB
AM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
Area 1530-1,710 kHz
Area 2531-1,602 MHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)22.5 µV/27 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Frequency Response5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion0.008% (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
REMOTE CONTROL
Battery TypeAAA batteries (2 pcs.)
Width42 mm (1-21/32")
Height121 mm (4-25/32")
Depth23 mm (29/32")
Weight50 g (1.8 oz)
GENERAL
Power Requirement14.4 V DC
(11–16 V allowable)
Power Output18 W RMS × 4*
*Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard
•Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N
•S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms
Bass+20/-14 dB at 60 Hz
Treble±14 dB at 10 kHz
Weight1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width178 mm (7")
Height50 mm (2")
Depth160 mm (6")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width170 mm (6-11/16")
Height46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth19 mm (11/16")
• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design
are subject to change without notice.
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