MP3/WMA CD Receiver
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CDA-9855
CDA-9853
• OWNER'S MANUAL
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• MODE D'EMPLOI
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• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co., Ltd.
No.24 Liaohexisan Road Dalian Economic&Technical
Development Zone, China
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Phone 0870-33 33 763
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Cedex, France
Phone 01-48638989
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
Phone 945-283588
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China (Y)
68-02278Z06-A
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ENGLISH
Contents
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING.................................................. 3
CAUTION ................................................... 3
PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3
About the GlideTouch™ Bar
Operation ...................................... 6
Getting Started
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 7
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 7
Setting the Time and Calendar
(CDA-9855 only)........................................... 7
Setting Time (CDA-9853 only) ........................ 7
Opening and Closing the Movable Display ...... 8
Display Tilt Adjustment .................................... 8
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 8
Lowering Volume Quickly ................................ 8
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ......... 8
Radio
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each
Country .......................................................... 9
Listening to Radio ............................................. 9
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 9
Automatic Memory of Station Presets .............. 9
Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 10
Station Title Search Function.......................... 10
Freqency Search Function............................... 10
CD / MP3 / WMA
Playback .......................................................... 10
Repeat Play ..................................................... 11
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 12
Scanning Programs ......................................... 12
Searching from CD Text ................................. 12
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/
WMA) ......................................................... 12
Quick Search ................................................... 13
About MP3/WMA .......................................... 13
Sound Setting
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat...... 15
Equalizer Presets ............................................. 15
Setting User's EQ mode .................................. 15
Adjusting and Storing the Parametric Equalizer
Curve ........................................................... 16
Adjusting and Storing the Graphic Equalizer
Curve ........................................................... 16
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve ............. 17
About the Crossover ....................................... 17
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover
Settings ........................................................ 18
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings ......... 19
About Time Correction ................................... 19
Setting the Time Correction Unit.................... 20
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction .... 20
Recalling the Stored Time Correction
Settings ........................................................ 21
Setting the MX Mode ..................................... 21
Other Functions
Displaying the Title/Text ................................. 22
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 24
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 24
Displaying Time.............................................. 24
Blackout Mode On and Off
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 24
Setting Amplifier Link .................................... 25
Displaying the External Amplifier
Information .................................................. 25
Setting the Multicolor Illumination
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 26
Changing the Lighting Color of All the Buttons
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 26
i-Personalize™ Operation
About i-Personalize™ ..................................... 26
Data Downloading .......................................... 27
1-EN
SETUP
General Setting
Setting the Clock display (CLOCK MODE)
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 28
Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) ..... 28
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ........................ 28
Turning Mute Mode On/Off............................ 28
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices ....... 28
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)..................... 28
Setting the External Digital Input ................... 28
Connecting to an External Amplifier .............. 29
Setting the Steering Position ........................... 29
Tuner Setting
Switching the Tuner Mode.............................. 29
Audio Setting
Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 29
Setting the Subwoofer Output......................... 29
Setting the Subwoofer System ........................ 29
Setting the Response Slope for the High Range
Speaker (TW SETUP) ................................. 29
Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible
Audio Processor and an Ai-NET
Non-Compatible DVD Player ..................... 30
Display Setting
Dimmer Control .............................................. 30
Setting the Display Dimmer ........................... 30
Scroll Type Setting .......................................... 30
Scroll Setting................................................... 30
Adjusting Display Contrast
(CDA-9853 only)......................................... 30
Switching the Character Font
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30
Setting the Temperature Display for the
External Amplifier ....................................... 30
Setting the Display of the Audio Level Indicator
(CDA-9853 only)......................................... 30
Switching the Animation Display Type
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30
Demo Setting
Demonstration ................................................. 30
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio
Receiver (Optional) ..................................... 31
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number ............. 31
Storing Channel Presets .................................. 31
Receiving Stored Channels ............................. 32
Channel/Category Search Function ................ 32
Quick Search Function.................................... 32
Changing the Display...................................... 32
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........ 33
iPod™ Operation (Optional)
Playback .......................................................... 34
Searching for a desired Song .......................... 34
Quick Search ................................................... 35
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)...................... 35
Repeat Play ..................................................... 36
Displaying the Text ......................................... 36
Changer (Optional)
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 37
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer
(Optional) .................................................... 37
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 37
Remote Control
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 38
Operating the Audio Processor ....................... 38
Battery Replacement ....................................... 39
Information
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 39
Specifications .................................................. 42
Installation and Connections
Warning ........................................................... 43
Caution ............................................................ 43
Precautions ...................................................... 43
Installation ...................................................... 44
Connections .................................................... 45
LIMITED WARRANTY
2-EN
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions. Failure
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR
VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only
be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the
vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE 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.
3-EN
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
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not
attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.
Your player will automatically eject any disc that is inserted
incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a correctly inserted
disc, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a
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 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.
Installation Location
Make sure the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 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
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.
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.
4-EN
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
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.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CDReWritable) which have been recorded only on audio devices.
You 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 13-14.
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
.
5-EN
About the GlideTouch™ Bar Operation
Touch or press the desired position on the GlideTouch bar.
1
Function guide
ON
Press any one of the 6 positions on the GlideTouch bar to which a function has been assigned in the guide display.
For example, to select ON, press the GlideTouch bar directly below where ON is indicated in the guide display. The manual
expresses this as follows: “Change the setting by pressing the GlideTouch bar below either the ON or OFF function indicators.”
Move your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
2
GlideTouch bar
OFF
GlideTouch bar
Place your finger on the GlideTouch bar and slide it gently to the left or right. Items or lists in the display will change as you
move your finger across the GlideTouch bar.
To select items on the following page, scroll the page as follows:
• Place and hold your finger on either side of the GlideTouch bar for at least 3 seconds.
When scrolling the page toward the left, place and hold your finger on the left side of the GlideTouch bar.
When scrolling the page toward the right, place and hold your finger on the right side of the GlideTouch bar.
• Move your finger quickly on the GlideTouch bar toward the side that the page is scrolled.
6-EN
Getting Started
SOURCE/
POWER
MENU GlideTouch bar
RESET Rotary encoder
Adjust “Month”, “Day”, “Hour” and “Minute” by
7
turning the Rotary encoder by repeating steps 5
and 6.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
8
seconds to 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.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
c
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
the normal mode.
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
TITLE (CDA-9853 only) and 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.
Setting the Time and Calendar (CDA-9855 only)
Press MENU.
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.
The main SETUP menu is displayed.
Select GENERAL by sliding your finger on the
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under GENERAL.
The GENERAL SETUP menu is displayed.
Select CLOCK ADJUST by sliding your finger on
4
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under CLOCK ADJUST.
Select “Year” by sliding your finger on the
5
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Setting Time (CDA-9853 only)
Press MENU.
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.
The main SETUP menu is displayed.
Select GENERAL by sliding your finger on the
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under GENERAL.
The GENERAL SETUP menu is displayed.
Select CLOCK by sliding your finger on the
4
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under CLOCK.
Select “Hour” by sliding your finger on the
5
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Adjust “Hour” by turning the Rotary encoder.
6
Adjust “Minute” by turning the Rotary encoder
7
by repeating steps 5 and 6.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
8
seconds to 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 thedisplay shows over “30” minutes when you do this, the time
will advance one hour.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
the normal mode.
Adjust “Year” by turning the Rotary encoder.
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7-EN
1
Opening and Closing the Movable Display
Adjusting Volume
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 angles depending
upon user preference.
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
Press MENU.
1
Select TILT (TILT ADJUST) by sliding your finger on
2
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under TILT (TILT ADJUST).
Touch UP or DOWN on the GlideTouch bar to
3
adjust the display angle.
• Selecting RETURN will return to the previous screen.
Movable display
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
4
seconds to return to normal mode.
• 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
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
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.
• 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
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.
8-EN
Radio
SOURCE/ POWER BAND
gf
MENU
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each
Country
For customers not living in North America, change the radio
frequencies as follows.
Press MENU.
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.
The main SETUP menu is displayed.
Select TUNER by sliding your finger on the
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under TUNER.
The TUNER SETUP menu is displayed.
Select TUNER AREA by sliding your finger on the
4
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under TUNER AREA.
Press the GlideTouch bar under AREA1 (1) or
5
AREA2 (2) in the guide display.
AREA 1: Radio frequencies for North America
AREA 2: Other Radio frequencies
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
6
seconds to return to normal mode.
• The stored radio stations will be cleared every time you change the setting.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
Listening to Radio
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency
1
appears in the display.
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio
2
band is displayed.
FM1 → FM2 → AM → FM1
TUNE/
A.ME
FUNC.
GlideTouch bar
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
3
CDA-9855:
DX (Distance mode) → LOCAL (Local mode) → MANUAL
(Manual mode) → DX
CDA-9853:
DX SEEK (Distance mode) → SEEK (Local mode) →
OFF (Manual mode) → DX SEEK
• The initial mode is Distance mode.
Distance mode:
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.
• With the CDA-9855, you can tune the radio station using the
GlideTouch bar. Press FUNC. to select the source operation mode.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired function shown in the
function guide display.
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 FUNC. to activate the preset mode.
2
Source select mode → Preset mode → Source operation
mode* → Source select mode
* CDA-9855 only
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
3
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch
bar for at least 2 seconds under the selected
preset number.
The selected station is stored.
• 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.
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Tuning to Preset Stations
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
1
displayed.
Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode.
2
Source select mode → Preset mode → Source operation
mode* → Source select mode
* CDA-9855 only
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
3
by sliding your finger to the left or right on the
GlideTouch bar. Press the GlideTouch bar
under the selected preset number.
The display shows the band, preset number and
frequency of the station selected.
CD / MP3 / WMA
SOURCE/POWER
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f
g
TITLE
FUNC.
8
9
GlideTouch bar
c
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.
This will set the search mode.
Within 10 seconds, select the desired title by
2
sliding your finger to the left or right on the
GlideTouch bar. Press the GlideTouch bar
under the selected title.
The radio station of the selected title is received.
• Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at
least 2 seconds.
• If either side of the GlideTouch bar is touched and held, the radio
stations are scrolled continuously.
• You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip radio stations.
• 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.
Freqency 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.
Within 10 seconds, select the desired frequency by
2
sliding your finger to the left or right on the
GlideTouch bar. Press the GlideTouch bar
under the desired frequency.
The radio station on the frequency selected is received.
• Frequency Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding
for at least 2 seconds.
• If either side of the GlideTouch bar is touched and held, the
frequencies are scrolled continuously.
• You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip frequencies.
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.
CD → TUNER → CD CHANGER* → CD
* 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.
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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• 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. (CDA-9853 only)
• “WMA” is displayed during WMA playback. (CDA-9853 only)
• 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.
• With the CDA-9855, you can return to the beginning of the current
track, fast forward/fast reverse and playback/pause using the Glide
Touch bar. Press FUNC. to select the source operation mode. Press
the GlideTouch bar under the desired function shown in the
function guide display.
MP3/WMA Play Display
The folder number, file number, sampling rate, and bit rate will
be displayed as described below.
CDA-9855
.
Folder number
display
File number
display
19 20
44.1 kHz
Sampling rate display
The sampling rate and the bit
rate (frame display) are
alternately displayed.*
Folder number display
File number display
19 20
192 kbps
Bit rate display
CDA-9853
Folder number display
File number display
01
03
kHz
44 .1
Repeat Play
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.
1
Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source
operation mode* → Source select mode
* CDA-9855 only
Press the Glide Touch bar under RPT to select
2
the RPT mode.
The track (file) will be played back repeatedly.
CD mode :
RPT : Only a track is repeatedly played back
↓
1
*
RPT: A disc is repeatedly played back
↓
(off)
*1When 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:
Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back
↓
2
*
RPT: A disc is repeatedly played back
↓
(off)
*2When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.
The RPT mode is canceled by selecting off.
• The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if
the GlideTouch bar is touched.
• If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function
mode turns off.
Sampling rate display
The sampling rate and the bit
rate (frame display) are
alternately displayed.*
Folder number display
File number display
01
03
kbps
160
Bit rate display
• Press TITLE to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the
Title/Text” (page 22) 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.
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M.I.X. (Random Play)
Scanning Programs
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.
1
Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source
operation mode* → Source select mode
* CDA-9855 only
Press the GlideTouch bar under MIX to select the
2
Random Play mode.
The tracks (files) will be played back in random
sequence.
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
↓
(off)
*3When 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 :
↓
↓
↓
(off)
The Random Play mode is canceled by selecting off.
• The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if
the GlideTouch bar is touched.
• If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function
mode turns off.
playback sequence.
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.
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.
1
Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source
operation mode* → Source select mode
* CDA-9855 only
Press the GlideTouch bar under SCAN to select
2
the Scan mode.
The first 10 seconds of each of track (file) will be played
back in succession.
If the desired song is found, perform steps 1 and 2
3
to stop scanning.
• The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if
the GlideTouch bar is touched.
• If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function
mode turns off.
Searching from CD Text
Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc. 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.
Select the desired track (file) by sliding your finger
2
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Text of the
desired Track.
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 cancelled when an operation
has not been performed in 10 seconds.
• CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
• Tracks are skipped continuously by touching and holding either
side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip tracks.
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 in MP3/WMA mode.
1
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Within 10 seconds, select the Folder search mode
2
or File search mode by sliding your finger on the
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired
search mode.
Folder Name Search mode ↔ File Name Search mode
Folder Name Search mode
The desired folder is searched from all folders in a disc.
File Name Search mode
File is searched from all files in a disc or folder that is selected
by folder search.
Folder Name Search mode
Within 10 seconds, select the folder to play back by
3
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the
left or right. Press -/J to play the selected folder.
The first file in the selected folder is played back.
To search for a file in the selected folder, press the
GlideTouch bar or FUNC. to change to the file search
mode.
Refer to “File Name Search mode” for operation.
• Folder Name Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding
for at least 2 seconds.
• While in Folder Name Search mode, press to return to the
selecting search mode.
• If a disc contains only the root folder, Folder Name Search cannot
be made.
• “NO FILE” is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected
by the Folder Name Search mode contains no files.
• “ROOT” is displayed for the root folder that does not have folder
name.
• Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
• Folders are skipped continuously by touching and holding either
side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip folders.
File Name Search mode
Within 10 seconds, select the file to play back by
3
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the
left or right. Press the GlideTouch Bar or FUNC.
to play the selected file.
The selected file is played back.
• File Name Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding
for at least 2 seconds.
• While in the File Name Search mode, press to switch to the
previous mode (Folder Search mode or the selecting search mode).
• File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
• Files are skipped continuously by touching and holding either side
of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip files.
Quick Search
You can search for tracks (files).
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the CD/
1
Changer/MP3/WMA mode to activate Quick Search
mode.
Within 10 seconds, select the track (file) to play
2
back by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar
to the left or right.
The selected track is played back immediately.
• Quick Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding for at
least 2 seconds.
• Tracks (files) are skipped continuously by touching and holding
either side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip tracks (files).
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, 8 and 9 are supported)
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates
MP3
Sampling rates : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
Bit rates: 8 - 320 kbps
WMA
Sampling rates : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Bit rates: 48 - 192 kbps
Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (Page
11) 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.
Media supported
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CDRs, and CD-RWs.
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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 characters for a folder/file name 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 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.
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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.
Root Folder
4
6
1
Folder MP3/WMA File
2
3
3
4
5
5
6
7
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Sound Setting
SOURCE/
POWER
g
MENU
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat
Press the Rotary encoder (MODE) repeatedly to
1
choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
SUBWOOFER*1→ BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT →
VOLUME → SUBWOOFER*
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15
Balance : L15 ~ R15
Fader : R15 ~ F15
Defeat : ON/OFF
Volume : 0 ~ 35
Press g or f after selecting the Subwoofer mode,
and the subwoofer output phase is switched NORMAL
(PHASE 0°) or REVERS (PHASE 180°).
• If the Rotary encoder (MODE) is not pressed within 5 seconds
after selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.
• If you set the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 45 to 47) to 3WAY, you
cannot adjust the FADER mode.
*1When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level and phase cannot
be adjusted.
Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) until the
2
desired sound is obtained in each mode.
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings 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.
BAND
f
Rotary encoder (MODE)
FUNC. GlideTouch bar
1
Equalizer Presets
9 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of
musical source material.
Press MENU.
1
Select the Factory’s EQ mode by sliding your finger
2
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Factory’s EQ
mode.
Select the desired equalizer characteristic by
3
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the
left or right.
• By selecting USER’S 1 to 6, you can recall the stored preset
number in “Adjusting and Storing the Graphic Equalizer Curve.”
(page 16) or “Adjusting and Storing the Parametric Equalizer
Curve” (page 16) .
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
4
return to normal mode.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (this page).
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
Setting User's EQ mode
This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band
graphic equalizer.
Press MENU.
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.
The main SETUP menu is displayed.
Select AUDIO by sliding your finger on the
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under AUDIO.
The AUDIO SETUP menu is displayed.
Select EQ MODE by sliding your finger on the
4
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under EQ MODE.
Select EQ Type by sliding your finger on the
5
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under PEQ or GEQ.
PEQ : 5-band parametric EQ (initial setting)
GEQ : 7-band graphic EQ
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
6
return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
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Adjusting and Storing the Parametric
Equalizer Curve
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
To adjust the parametric equalizer curve, set the EQ mode to PEQ.
For details, refer to “Setting User's EQ mode” (page 15).
Adjusting and Storing the Graphic Equalizer
Curve
You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the graphic equalizer
curve, set the EQ mode to GEQ. For details, refer to “Setting User's
EQ mode” (page 15).
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Select the Parametric EQ (User’s EQ) mode by
2
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the
left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Parametric
EQ (User’s EQ) mode.
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
3
BAND1 → BAND2 → BAND3 → BAND4 → BAND5 → BAND1
Select the frequency by sliding your finger on the
4
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Adjustable frequency bands:
20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)
Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.
5
Adjustable level: -6 to + 6 dB
Press SOURCE/POWER to set the band width (Q).
6
Adjustable band width: 1.0, 1.5, 3.0
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 to 6 and
7
adjust all bands.
When the setting has been completed, press
8
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the
preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
9
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds
to store the adjusted contents.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
10
seconds to return to normal mode.
• The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 15).
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Select the Graphic EQ (User’s EQ) mode by sliding
2
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Graphic EQ
(User’s EQ) mode.
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
3
BAND1 → BAND2 → BAND3 → BAND4 → BAND5 →
BAND6 → BAND7 → BAND1
Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.
4
Adjustable output level: -6 to + 6 dB
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 and 4, then
5
adjust all bands.
When the setting has been completed, press
6
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the
preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
7
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds
to store the adjusted contents.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
8
seconds to return to normal mode.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 15).
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
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Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Select the EQ mode by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the EQ mode.
Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate
3
the preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
4
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under
the desire preset to recall the stored contents.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
5
return to normal mode.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 15).
• You can recall the adjusted equalizer curve from “Equalizer
Presets” (page 15).
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
About the Crossover
Crossover:
This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the
frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled independently.
Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies for which they have
been optimally designed.
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter) of each
band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or lows).
Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction characteristics of the
speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive network may not be necessary.
If you are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
2 way mode
Cut-off frequency
(1/3 octave steps)
Slope
Level
3 way mode
Cut-off frequency
(1/3 octave steps)
HPF LPF HPF LPF
Low range
speaker
Mid range
speaker
High range
speaker
1
*
Only when selecting USER'S in “Setting the Response Slope
for the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)
Level adjusting
(0 to - 12 dB)
20 Hz
20 Hz 200 Hz
1 kHz 20 kHz
Low range High rangeMid range
Output frequency range
HPF cut-off
frequency
20 Hz -
---200 Hz
20 Hz 20 kHz
----
(Different from actual display)
LPF cut-off
frequency
Slope
FLAT, 6,
----
12, 18,
24 dB/oct
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct
FLAT*
6, 12, 18,
24 dB/oct
(Different from actual display)
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct
1
----
” (page 29).
Slope FLAT
Slope adjusting
Level
0 to
− 12 dB
0 to
−12 dB
0 to
−12 dB
Low range
speaker
Rear high
range
speaker
Front high
range
speaker
HPF LPF HPF LPF
20 Hz -
---200 Hz
20 Hz 200 Hz
20 Hz 200 Hz
Low range High range
(Different from actual display)
----
----
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct
----
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct
----
----
0 to
−12 dB
0 to
−12 dB
0 to
−12 dB
• HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the
higher frequencies to pass.
• LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the
lower frequencies to pass.
• Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one
octave.
• The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.
• Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.
• Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency,
as it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency
content.
• You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or
lower than the LPF.
• Adjustment should be made according to the recommended
crossover frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the
recommended crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a
frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to
the speakers.
For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers,
refer to the respective Owner's Manual.
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers
caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.
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Adjusting and Storing the Crossover
Settings
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the
Crossover” (Page 17).
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Select the Crossover (X-OVER) mode by sliding
2
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the
Crossover (X-OVER) mode.
3 WAY System
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
3
LOW → MID-L → MID-H → HIGH → LOW
Select the desired cut-off frequency (Crossover
4
Point) by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch
bar to the left or right.
Adjustable frequency bands:
LOW: 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)
MID-L: 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)
MID-H: 20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)
HIGH: 1kHz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)
2 WAY System
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
3
LOW → MID → HIGH → LOW
(SUBW) (REAR) (FRONT) (SUBW)
Select the desired cut-off frequency (Crossover
4
Point) by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch
bar to the left or right.
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 200Hz
Press SOURCE/POWER to adjust the slope.
5
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT), 1 (6dB/oct.), 2 (12dB/oct.)
Adjust the output level by turning the Rotary
6
encoder.
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 to 6, then
7
adjust all bands.
When the setting has been completed, press
8
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the
preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
9
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds
to store the adjusted contents.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
10
seconds to return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
3 (18dB/oct.) 4 (24dB/oct.)
(in 1/3 octave steps)
Press SOURCE/POWER to adjust the slope.
5
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT)*1, 1 (6dB/oct.), 2 (12dB/oct.)
* FLAT can be set for the HIGH slope only when USER'S
is selected in “Setting the Response Slope for the High
Range Speaker (TW SETUP)” (page 29). Depending on
the response characteristics of the speaker, care should
be taken when setting the response slope to FLAT, as
speaker damage may result. With the CDA-9855, a
message is displayed when the response slope for the
high range speaker is set to FLAT.
Adjust the output level by turning the Rotary
6
encoder.
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 to 6, then
7
adjust all bands.
When the setting has been completed, press
8
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the
preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
9
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds
to store the adjusted contents.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
10
seconds to return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
• About the 2way/3way system
You can switch to 2way/3way system mode with the 2way/3way
switch on the bottom side of the unit (pages 45 to 47).
F/R Sub-W
3WAY
3 (18dB/oct.), 4 (24dB/oct.)
When setting to “3 WAY”:
The unit can be operated in a 3 way system.
When setting to “F/R/Sub-W”:
The unit can be operated in a 2 way system.
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Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Select the Crossover (X-OVER) mode by sliding
2
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the
Crossover (X-Over) mode.
Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate
3
the preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
4
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under
the desired preset to recall the stored contents.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
5
return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
About Time Correction
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-9855/CDA-9853 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.
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left
speaker in the diagram on the above.
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*
*1Speed 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.
1
× 1000 = 5.1 (ms)
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.
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
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").
Continued
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Time Difference Table
Time
Difference
(ms)
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
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)
0.0
3.4
6.8
10.2
13.6
17.0
20.4
23.8
27.2
30.6
34.0
37.4
40.8
44.2
47.6
51.0
54.4
57.8
61.2
64.6
68.0
71.4
74.8
78.2
81.6
85.0
88.4
91.8
95.2
98.6
102.0
105.4
108.8
112.2
115.6
119.0
122.4
125.8
129.2
132.6
136.0
139.4
142.8
146.2
149.6
153.0
156.4
159.8
163.2
166.6
170.0
Delay
Number
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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
Distance
(inch)
0.0
1.3
2.7
4.0
5.4
6.7
8.0
9.4
10.7
12.1
13.4
14.7
16.1
17.4
18.8
20.1
21.4
22.8
24.1
25.5
26.8
28.1
29.5
30.8
32.2
33.5
34.8
36.2
37.5
38.9
40.2
41.5
42.9
44.2
45.6
46.9
48.2
49.6
50.9
52.3
53.6
54.9
56.3
57.6
59.0
60.3
61.6
63.0
64.3
65.7
67.0
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)
173.4
176.8
180.2
183.6
187.0
190.4
193.8
197.2
200.6
204.0
207.4
210.8
214.2
217.6
221.0
224.4
227.8
231.2
234.6
238.0
241.4
244.8
248.2
251.6
255.0
258.4
261.8
265.2
268.6
272.0
275.4
278.8
282.2
285.6
289.0
292.4
295.8
299.2
302.6
306.0
309.4
312.8
316.2
319.6
323.0
326.4
329.8
333.2
336.6
Distance
(inch)
68.3
69.7
71.0
72.4
73.7
75.0
76.4
77.7
79.1
80.4
81.7
83.1
84.4
85.8
87.1
88.4
89.8
91.1
92.5
93.8
95.1
96.5
97.8
99.2
100.5
101.8
103.2
104.5
105.9
107.2
108.5
109.9
111.2
112.6
113.9
115.2
116.6
117.9
119.3
120.6
121.9
123.3
124.6
126.0
127.3
128.6
130.0
131.3
132.7
Setting the Time Correction Unit
You can change the unit, (ms, cm or inch) of time correction.
Press MENU.
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.
The main SETUP menu is displayed.
Select DISP (DISPLAY) by sliding your finger on the
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under DISP (DISPLAY).
The DISPLAY SETUP menu is displayed.
Select T.CORR (T.CORR PAR) by sliding your finger
4
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under T.CORR (T.CORR
PAR).
Select ms (MS), cm (CM) or inch (INCH) by sliding
5
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right. Press under ms (MS), cm (CM) or inch (INCH)
on the GlideTouch bar.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
6
seconds to return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About Time
Correction” (page 19).
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
11
Select Time Correction (T.CORR) mode by sliding
2
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under Time
Correction (T.CORR).
Press BAND to select a speaker to be adjusted.
3
F-L → F-R → R-L → R-R → SW-L (S-L) → SW-R (S-R) → F-L
Adjust the time difference (0.0 to 9.9 ms) or
4
distance by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch
bar to the left or right. Or turn the Rotary
encoder to adjust the time difference.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set another speaker.
5
When the setting has been completed, press
6
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the
preset mode.
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Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
7
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch
bar under the desire preset for at least 3 seconds
to store the adjusted contents.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
8
seconds to return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
Recalling the Stored Time Correction Settings
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Select the Time Correction (T.CORR) mode by
2
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the
left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the
Time Correction (T.CORR) mode.
Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate
3
the preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
4
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under
the desired preset to recall the stored contents.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
5
return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
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.
1
Select the MX mode by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under the MX mode.
Press the GlideTouch bar under ON to activate
3
MX.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
4
seconds to return to normal mode.
Select the MX mode by sliding your finger on the
7
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under the MX mode.
Select the MX Level by sliding your finger on the
8
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under the desired level or OFF
(Non Effect).
FM (MX level 1 to 3):
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and
produces well balanced sound at all frequencies.
CD (MX level 1 to 3):
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback.
MX takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a
more clear, clean output.
CMPM/SAT (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.
(DVD MUSIC):
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 (CMPM, 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.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
9
seconds to return to normal mode.
• To cancel MX mode for all music sources, set MX to OFF in step 3.
• 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 AM radio.
• If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H701, 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.
• “CMPM” is applied for MP3/WMA, WAV and iPod.
• “SAT” is applied for XM radio and SIRIUS radio.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
About the MX indicator display (CDA-9853 only)
MX Level Display
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to
5
which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander).
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
6
Lights up when MX is on
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Other Functions
f
1
TITLE*
1
TITLE*
1
TITLE*
PRESET No.
PRESET No.
BAND
5
5
TITLE
Rotary encoder
FUNC.
GlideTouch bar
PRESET No./FREQUENCY
→
PRESET No./FREQUENCY
TITLE*
CALENDAR
1
→
→→
PRESET No./FREQUENCY
→
→
→
1
TITLE*
1
TITLE*
CLOCK
PRESET No.
1
TITLE*
FREQUENCY
PRESET No.
→
-/J
MENU
g
Displaying the Title/Text
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been
previously inputted (“Titling Discs/Stations” page 24). 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:
CDA-9855
PRESET No./FREQUENCY
PRESET No./FREQUENCY
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
PRESET No./FREQUENCY
Sound dependent display
CDA-9853
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
The display in CD mode:
CDA-9855
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TEXT (DISC NAME)*
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TITLE*
CALENDAR
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TEXT (DISC NAME)*
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*
2
2
1
2
2
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
→
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*
TITLE
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
→→
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
→
Sound dependent display
TITLE*
1
5
CDA-9853
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
CLOCK
TEXT (DISC NAME)*
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TITLE*
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
CLOCK
2
2
1
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
→
TEXT (DISC NAME)*
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*
→→
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
→
TITLE
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
5
The display in MP3/WMA mode:
CDA-9855
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
FOLDER NAME*
FILE NAME
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NAME*
CALENDAR
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
3
4
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
→
→
→
ELAPSED TIME
ARTIST NAME/ALBUM NAME*
TRACK NAME*
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NAME*
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
Sound dependent display
4
4
5
2
→
→
2
→
2
→
→
4
→
→
22-EN
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
FOLDER NAME*
FILE NAME
3
CDA-9853
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
ELAPSED TIME
FOLDER NAME*
FILE NAME
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NAME*
ARTIST NAME*
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
ELAPSED TIME
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
ELAPSED TIME
3
4
4
5
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
→
→
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
→
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
→
CLOCK
ELAPSED TIME
FILE NAME
TRACK NAME*
ELAPSED TIME
ARTIST NAME*
ALBUM NAME*
ELAPSED TIME
ELAPSED TIME
4
4
4
*1TITLE can be input or erased.
*2Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.
*3“ROOT” is displayed for a root folder that does not have a folder
name.
*4ID3 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.
*5Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is
connected. For details, refer to “Displaying the External Amplifier
Information” (page 25).
About “Title” and “Text”
Title:
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name
→
(page 24). 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 30) is set to “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.
• Elapsed time is displayed for 5 seconds in the CD/MP3/WMA
mode immediately after changing sources or songs, etc. (CDA9853 only)
About the indicator display (CDA-9853 only)
1 This indicator is lit when an album name is displayed.
2 This indicator is lit when a folder name is displayed.
3 This indicator is lit when a file name is displayed.
4 This indicator is lit when the elapsed playback time is
displayed below.
5 This indicator is lit when the bit rate and sampling rate are
displayed.
6 This indicator is lit when an artist name is displayed.
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Titling Discs/Stations
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.
You cannot input titles on MP3/WMA discs.
Press TITLE and select the Title Display.
1
For details, see asterisk 1 of “Displaying the Title/Text”
(page 22).
Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds. The
2
first character will blink.
Press BAND to select the characters/symbols.
3
Upper case → Lower case → Numeral/Symbol* → Upper
case
* Press g or f to change pages. (CDA-9855 only.)
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.
Correcting the title (CDA-9855 only)
In the title input mode, press SOURCE/POWER to move
the cursor to the input title line. Turn the Rotary encoder to
move the cursor to the portion to be corrected. Press
SOURCE/POWER again to return to the title input mode,
and perform the correction.
Repeat steps 3 and 5 above to complete the titling.
6
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th
character (for CDA-9855 16th character) automatically
stores the title into memory.
When entering a title of less than 8 or 16 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 18 radio station titles (24 for the CDA-9853 model)
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 a space (and symbol “ ” for
the CDA-9853 model).
• The operations described in steps 3 to 6 must be made within 10
seconds. The input mode will be canceled 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.
• For details, see asterisk 1 of “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 22).
Within 10 seconds, press and hold -/J for at least
2
2 seconds.
The title in the display will blink.
Within 10 seconds, press g or f repeatedly
3
until the title you want to erase is displayed.
Within 10 seconds, press and hold -/J for at least
4
2 seconds to erase the title displayed.
Press TITLE to cancel the title erasing mode.
5
• You cannot erase CD-TEXT.
• "TITLE NO DATA" ("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 22).
• 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 (CDA-9853 only).
Blackout Mode On and Off (CDA-9855 only)
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 FUNC. 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 FUNC. for at least 2
seconds.
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Setting Amplifier Link
When an Amplifier Link compatible amplifier (MRD-M1005 or
MRD-M605, etc.) is connected, the amplifier settings are adjustable
from the head unit. A maximum of 8 external amplifiers can be
adjusted.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
1
Select the Amplifier Link (A-LINK) mode by sliding
2
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the
Amplifier Link (A-LINK) mode.
Select the AMP-ID (AMP-1 to AMP-8) to be adjusted
3
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under
the desired AMP-ID.
The input level mode to be adjusted is activated.
If a Mono Amplifier is Connected
Adjust the input level by sliding your finger on the
4
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under the desired level.
If a 4ch Amplifier is Connected
Adjust the input level of CH 1/2 by sliding your
4
finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired level.
Adjust the input level of CH 3/4 by sliding your
5
finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired level.
When adjustment has been completed, press and
6
hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode.
• For details of each of the settings, refer to the Owner's Manual of
the external amplifier.
• If amplifier settings are made on the unit, do not then change the
setting with the amplifier buttons as the amplifier display may not
match the operations of the unit.
• “No Link” is displayed if the amplifier is removed or its power
cannot be turned on, etc.
• If multiple amplifiers are connected to this unit, set a different ID
on each amplifier. Otherwise the display may flicker.
• External amplifier information display can be changed by pressing
TITLE while adjusting the input level.
• If the GlideTouch bar is pressed and held while adjusting the input
level, the amplifier link mode can be switched between lock and
unlock.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
Displaying the External Amplifier Information
When an Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is connected, the
amplifier's status (voltage, temperature and fan status) can be shown
in the head unit's display.
Press TITLE in the Radio or CD mode to switch
1
the display of the external amplifier information.
• For switching the display, refer to the section “Displaying the Title/
Text” (page 22).
• For changing the XM display, refer to the section “Changing the
Display” (page 32).
• For changing the iPod display, refer to the section “Displaying the
Text” (page 36).
CDA-9855
VOLTAGE:10.1V
Voltage Display
The temperature display and
the fan status display are
alternately displayed.
VOLTAGE:10.1V
Voltage Display
CDA-9853
Voltage Display
12.4V HIGH
Temperature Display
• To switch the display between Celsius and Fahrenheit, refer to
page 30.
75.0˚F
Temperature
Display
HIGH
Fan Status
Display
Fan Status
Display
42.0°C
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Setting the Multicolor Illumination (CDA-9855 only)
You can change the lighting colour of the following four buttons :
SOURCE/POWER, BAND, g and f.
Press MENU.
1
Select the Multicolor mode by sliding your finger
2
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press
the GlideTouch bar under the Multicolor mode.
Change the color by sliding your finger on the
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under the desired color.
BLUE ↔ GREEN ↔ AMBER ↔ RED ↔ (USER'S*)
* You can also use other colors if they have already been stored in
the USER’S presets described below.
• According to the lighting color of the above four buttons, the color of the
other buttons also changes. When the color of the four buttons is
AMBER/RED, the color of the others is AMBER. When the color of the
four buttons is BLUE/GREEN, the others are also GREEN.
i-Personalize™
Operation
SOURCE/POWER
GlideTouch barMENU
If you want to use colors other than the above
Turn the Rotary encoder to select colors
4
(1 through 512).
Each press of BAND advances the color number by 30.
..............19..............
1
(Red) (Amber) (Green) (Blue)
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
5
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under
the desired preset to store the adjustment.
To recall the stored color setting
1 Select USER'S 1 through 6 in step 3.
The stored setting contents are recalled.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
6
seconds to return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
184
..............
363
..............
512
Changing the Lighting Color of All the Buttons
(CDA-9855 only)
Press MENU.
1
Select the Multicolor mode by sliding your finger
2
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press
the GlideTouch bar under the Multicolor mode.
Press SOURCE/POWER.
3
The lighting color of all the buttons are changed.
AMBER ↔ GREEN
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
4
seconds to return to normal mode.
•
SOURCE/POWER, BAND, g and f buttons are changed to that which
you have set above in “Setting the Multicolor Illumination” (this page).
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
About i-Personalize™
You can download data (from Alpine’s website) to a CD-R, and
download and store the data to the CDA-9855/CDA-9853.
To start i-Personalize, access the URL below and follow the on-screen
instructions.
http://www.alpine.com or http://www.alpine-usa.com
Downloadable data
Parametric
equalizer or
Graphic equalizer
Time correction
Crossover
Profile
(CDA-9855 only)
Calendar message
(CDA-9855 only)
The file name of download data shall be
“A_U*****.MP3.”
A_U∗∗∗∗∗.MP3
You can create a file name via the website. Do not change a
file name once it has been created. Malfunction may result.
• For downloading procedure details, see ALPINE’s Web site.
• If the HDA-5460 model is connected to this unit, the HDA-5460
hard disc can be used. Data that has been stored in the hard disc is
downloaded by the “Data Downloading” operation to CDA-9855/
CDA-9853. For details on how to download data to the hard disc,
refer to the Owner’s Manual of the HDA-5460 model.
• If an external audio processor is connected, data that is
downloaded cannot be used.
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the
Parametric EQ mode or Graphic EQ
mode.
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the
Time Correction mode.
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the
crossover mode.
Data is set to the opening display.
Data is set to the calendar message.
Extender (fixed)
Identifier (alphabet or number 5
letters maximum)
Header (fixed)
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Data Downloading
Insert the CD-R disc containing the data.
1
If the source is not the CD mode, press
SOURCE/POWER to change to CD mode.
Press MENU.
2
Select the Download mode by sliding your finger
3
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press
the GlideTouch bar under the Download mode.
Select Download (YES) by pressing the
4
GlideTouch bar under Download (YES).
Data search of the disc starts and the first file name is
displayed.
• If you want to cancel the data search, press the GlideTouch bar
under CANCEL (NO).
• If a file is not found by a data search, “No File” is indicated.
• The “No File” display will automatically disappear if no operation
is performed for 5 seconds.
Select the file to download by sliding your finger
5
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press
the GlideTouch bar under the desired file.
Data downloading starts.
When data download is finished successfully, the
6
confirmation screen is displayed (for the CDA-9853
model, each confirmation screen of download data
is sequentially displayed), and download finishes.
Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked
boxes on the confirmation screen.
PARAMETRIC EQ or Graphic EQ data
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of Parametric EQ mode or
Graphic EQ mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6
(Parametric EQ mode or Graphic EQ mode) are automatically
applied.
X-OVER (Crossover) data
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of X-OVER mode. The
memorized data settings in Preset 6 (X-OVER mode) are
automatically applied.
You cannot download the data if the setting of the 2WAY/3WAY
switch is not suitable for the data.
TIME CORRECTION data
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Time correction
mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Time
Correction mode) are automatically applied.
* If the downloaded parametric EQ or graphic EQ differs from
the current EQ mode, Preset 6 setting will not change
automatically. Change the EQ mode and recall Preset 6.
* If data is downloaded while setting DEFEAT to ON, Preset 6
setting will not change automatically. Recall Preset 6 in the EQ
mode.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
7
return to normal mode.
• When you download the data again, the data is overwritten in
Preset 6.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
*
SETUP
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from General Setting, Tuner Setting,
etc., to select your desired setting.
SOURCE/
POWER
g
1
2
3
4
BAND
f GlideTouch bar
MENU
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as
follows. See down below for further information
about each SETUP menu.
Press MENU.
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.
The main SETUP menu is displayed.
Select the desired item by sliding your finger on
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under your selection.
GENERAL ↔ TUNER ↔ AUDIO ↔ DISPLAY ↔ DEMO
The SETUP menu of the selected item is displayed.
Select the desired item by sliding your finger on
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under your selection.
CDA-9855:
GENERAL
CLOCK MODE*1 ↔ CLOCK ADJUST ↔ PLAY MODE ↔ BEEP
↔ INT MUTE ↔ INT AUDIO ↔ AUX IN ↔ (AUX NAME)*
D-AUX ↔ POWER IC ↔ STEERING ↔ CLOCK MODE*
TUNER
TUNER MODE ↔ TUNER AREA*3 ↔ XM ADF*4 ↔
TUNER MODE
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER ↔ SUBW CH ↔ SUBW SYSTEM*5 ↔
EQ MODE*
SUBWOOFER
DISPLAY
DIMMER ↔ DIMMER LEVEL ↔ SCROLL TYPE ↔ TEXT
SCROLL ↔ FONT SELECT ↔ A-LINK TEMP*
SELECT ↔ OPENING MSG ↔ CALENDAR ↔ T.CORR*
↔ DIMMER
DEMO
DEMO
6
↔ TW SETUP*7 ↔ A.PROC TYPE ↔
Rotary encoder
8
↔ BGV
2
↔
1
9
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CDA-9853:
GENERAL
CLOCK*1↔ PLAY MODE ↔ BEEP ↔ INT MUTE ↔
INT AUDIO ↔ AUX IN ↔ (AUX NAME)*
POWER IC ↔ STEERING
TUNER
TUNER MODE ↔ TUNER AREA*3 ↔ XM ADF*
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER ↔ SUBW CH ↔ SUBW SYSTEM*5 ↔
EQ MODE*
DISPLAY
DIMMER ↔ DIMMER LEV ↔ SCROLL TYPE ↔ TEXT SCROLL
↔ LCD CONTRAST ↔ A-LINK TEMP*
T.CORR PAR*
DEMO
DEMO
*1For the CDA-9855 model, refer to “Setting the Time and Calender
(CDA-9855 only)” (page 7). For the CDA-9853 model, refer to
“Setting Time (CDA-9853 only)” (page 7).
*2Displayed only when AUX is ON.
*3Refer to “Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country”
(page 9)
*4Refer to “SAT Radio Receiver” section (page 31).
*5Displayed only when SUBWOOFER is ON.
*6Refer to “Setting User's EQ mode” (page 15).
*7Displayed only when the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 45 to 47) is set
to 3WAY.
This function cannot be selected when an external audio processor
is connected.
*8“A-LINK TEMP” is displayed when an Amplifier Link compatible
external amplifier is connected.
*9Refer to “Setting the Time Correction Unit” (page 20).
Change the parameter by pressing the
5
6
↔ TW SETUP*7 ↔ AP SELECT
9
2
↔ D-AUX ↔
4
8
↔ AUDIO LEVEL ↔
GlideTouch bar under the setting desired.
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2
6
seconds to return to normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
• If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
General Setting
General is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.
Setting the Clock display (CLOCK MODE) (CDA-9855 only)
AM12:00 (12-hour (Initial setting) / 00:00 (24-hour)
You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending
on your preference.
Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE)
CDA-9855:CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA&MP3/WMA
CDA-9853:CDDA (Initial setting) / CDDA&MP3/WMA
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.
CDDA : Only CD data can be played back.
CDDA&MP3/WMA : 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.)
Sound (Beep) Guide Function
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones
depending upon the button pressed.
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 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.
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 sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right. Then press the GlideTouch bar.
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.
Setting the External Digital Input
D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting)
When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXAH510, PXA-H701) 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.
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Connecting to an External Amplifier
POWER-IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER-IC OFF
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
POWER-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
POWER-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.
left
Front
right
Rear
left
Rear
right
Speakers
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
Front
right
Rear
right
Rear
left
Front
left
• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to
OFF.
Setting the Steering Position
STEERING RIGHT / STEERING LEFT (Initial setting)
According to the car's steering position, set to left or right.
LEFT : Set to LEFT for a left-hand drive. The right switch has
priority when two switches on the GlideTouch bar are
pressed.
RIGHT : Set to RIGHT for a right-hand drive. The left switch
has priority when two switches on the GlideTouch bar
are pressed.
Tuner Setting
Tuner is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.
Audio Setting
Audio is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.
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.
1 Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the
SUBWOOFER mode.
SUBWOOFER → BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT →
VOLUME → SUBWOOFER
• If you set the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 45 to 47) to 3WAY, you
cannot adjust the FADER mode.
2 Press g or f.
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER
NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERS (180°).
To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.
Setting the Subwoofer Output
CDA-9855:SUBW CH ST (Initial setting) / MONO
CDA-9853:SUBW CH STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.
STEREO : Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output
MONO : Subwoofer monaural output
Setting the Subwoofer System
CDA-9855:SUBW SYS1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS2
CDA-9853:SUBW SYSTEM1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYSTEM2
Select either SYSTEM1 or SYSTEM2 for the desired subwoofer
effect.
SYSTEM1 : Subwoofer level changes according the main
volume setting.
SYSTEM2 : Subwoofer level change is different from the main
volume setting. For example, even at low volume
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.
Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)
MAKER’S (Initial setting) / USER’S
Depending on the response characteristics of the speaker, care should
be taken when setting the response slope of the high range speaker to
FLAT in 3-way mode (see “Adjusting and Storing the Crossover
Settings” on page 18), as speaker damage may result.
MAKER’S : As protection from possible speaker damage,
FLAT cannot be set for the response slope of the
high range speaker in 3-way mode.
USER’S : The FLAT setting is possible in 3-way mode.
• A message is displayed when the response slope for the high range
speaker is set to FLAT in 3-way mode (CDA-9855 only).
Switching the Tuner Mode
CDA-9855:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HiFi
CDA-9853:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI
This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE PRO for the highest quality
tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit
your own personal sound preferences and usage.
NORMAL : Standard setting
HI-FI : Sound quality priority setting
STABLE : Noiseless priority setting
• If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in HiFi mode, we recommend you change to Normal mode.
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Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible Audio
Processor and an Ai-NET Non-Compatible DVD Player
H510 / 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
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.
OTHER : If an audio processor other than a PXA-H510 and a
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.
Display Setting
The display is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.
Dimmer Control
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.
Setting the Display Dimmer
CDA-9855:DIMMER Level1 (initial setting) / Level2 / Level3
CDA-9853:DIMMER LEV1 (initial setting) / 2 / 3
In the display Dimmer AUTO setting, three levels are available, the
highest level (LEVEL 3) being the dimmest when the car headlights
are on.
Scroll Type Setting
TYPE1 / TYPE2 (Initial setting)
Two types of scroll can be selected.
You can select the scroll type you like.
TYPE1 : The characters scroll right to left, appearing
from the right side of the display, one character
at a time.
TYPE2 : The display will show complete words, unless
they do not fit in the display at one time. Words
hyphenated when necessary and are shown
sequentially until the full title has been
displayed.
Scroll Setting
AUTO / 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 24) cannot be
scrolled.
Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9853 only)
CONTRAST
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.
You can adjust in a range of - 6 and + 6.
• The initial setting at the factory is “0.”
Switching the Character Font (CDA-9855 only)
TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2
Two types of font can be selected.
You can select the font type you like.
Setting the Temperature Display for the External Amplifier
CDA-9855:A-LINK F (Initial setting) / A-LINK C
CDA-9853:AMP TEMP °F (Initial setting)/ AMP TEMP °C
When a separately sold Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is
connected, you can set how to display its temperature. You can switch
the setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
°F : The temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit.
°C : The temperature is displayed in Celsius.
Setting the Display of the Audio Level Indicator (CDA-9853 only)
AUDIO LV ON (initial setting) / AUDIO LV OFF
You can set whether the audio level indicator is displayed.
Switching the Animation Display Type (CDA-9855 only)
TYPE1 (initial setting) / TYPE2 / TYPE3 / OFF
When the animation display is set in “Displaying the Title/Text” (page
22), you can select your favorite animation display from 3 types.
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting (CDA-9855 only)
OPENING MSG ON / OPENING MSG OFF (Initial setting)
You can select whether the opening display is shown or not when
power is turned ON. Choose between the standard display pattern and
the downloaded Profile data display pattern.
This function is only available if you have already downloaded the
profile data.
OFF mode:This shows the standard display pattern.
ON mode: This shows the downloaded Profile data and the
calendar message after data downloading.
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CDA-9855 only)
dd/mm/yyyy(Initial setting) / yyyy/mm/dd
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the
time is displayed.
yyyy : shows the year
mm : shows the month
dd : shows the day
ex. dd/mm/yyyy → 25/12/2004
Demo Setting
Demo is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.
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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SAT Radio Receiver
(Optional)
SOURCE/
POWER
-/J
MUTE
g
f
MENU
SAT Receiver: XM or SIRIUS Receiver
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.
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 XMDirect™ 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
Radio Inc.
* SIRIUS and its corresponding logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc.
• The SAT Receiver controls on the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 are
operative only when a SAT Receiver is connected.
Press SOURCE/POWER to select XM mode.
1
Press BAND to select XM1, XM2 or XM3.
2
Each press changes the band:
XM mode:
XM1 → XM2 → XM3 → XM1
SIRIUS mode:
SIRIUS1(SR1) → SIRIUS2(SR2) → SIRIUS3(SR3) →
SIRIUS1(SR1)
Press 8 or 9 to select desired category.
3
8
FUNC. GlideTouch bar
9
• 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.
2 Press 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-9855/CDA-9853 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.
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.
Storing Channel Presets
Press BAND to select the desired band you want
1
to store.
After tuning in the desired channel, press FUNC.
2
to activate the preset mode.
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
3
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch
bar for at least 2 seconds, under the desired preset
to store the channel.
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other
4
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 SIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 and SIRIUS3).
• 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.
Press g or f to select the desired channel.
4
Holding down g or f will change channels
continuously.
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Receiving Stored Channels
Press BAND to select the desired band.
1
Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode.
2
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)
3
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar for
under the desired preset to receive the channel.
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.
Within 10 seconds, select your desired channel by
2
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the
left or right.
The selected Channel is received.
Channel/Category Search Function
You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.
Press and hold in XM or SIRIUS mode to select
1
Channel Search mode or Category Search mode.
Category Search mode
Within 10 seconds, select your desired Category by
2
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the
left or right. Press -/J to receive the selected
Category.
To search for a channel in the selected category, press
the GlideTouch bar or FUNC. to change to the Channel
search mode. Refer to “Channel Search mode” for
operation.
• Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at least 2
seconds in Category Search mode.
• The Category can be scrolled continuously by touching and
holding either side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip categories.
Channel Search mode
Within 10 seconds, select your desired Channel No.
2
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar for
under the desired channel.
• 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 the another
Category.
• While in Channel Search mode, press to switch to the Category
Search mode.
• The Channel can be scrolled continuously by touching and holding
either side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip channels.
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.
CDA-9855
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
CATEGORY NAME
CHANNEL NAME
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
AUXILIARY DATA FIELD*
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
MUSIC TITLE
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
CATEGORY NAME
CHANNEL NAME
CDA-9853
CATEGORY NAME
CHANNEL NAME
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
MUSIC TITLE
ARTIST NAME
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
CHANNEL NAME
CLOCK
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
CATEGORY NAME
CHANNEL NAME
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
2
1
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
→
ARTIST NAME/ALBUM NAME
MUSIC TITLE
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
→→
→→
→
→→
→→
CHANNEL NAME
CALENDAR
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
Sound dependent display
CHANNEL NAME
MUSIC TITLE
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
CHANNEL NAME
AUXILIARY DATA FIELD*
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
CHANNEL NAME
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
→
→
1
2
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*1XM mode only:
When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” on page 33).
*2Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is
connected. For details, refer to “Displaying the External Amplifier
Information” (page 25).
• When the “Scroll Setting” (page 30) is set to “AUTO,” the display
scrolls continuously.
When the Scroll Setting is set to “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.
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or
off.
Press MENU.
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.
The main SETUP menu is displayed.
Select TUNER by sliding your finger on the
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under TUNER.
The TUNER SETUP menu is displayed.
Select XM ADF by sliding your finger on the
4
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under XM ADF.
Press the GlideTouch bar under ON or OFF in the
5
Function Guide display.
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to
6
return to the normal mode.
•IfMENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.
• By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.
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iPod™ Operation (Optional)
SOURCE/
POWER
-/J
Searching for a desired Song
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs
organized in playlists, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 can use these to ease
song searches.
• When Shuffle (M.I.X.) is on, the search function cannot be used.
Searching by Playlist
Press .
1
Select PLAYLIST by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under PLAYLIST.
f
g
When an iPod™ or iPod™ mini is connected to the optional Alpine
Interface adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i), it can be controlled from
the CDA-9855/CDA-9853. However, operation from the iPod is
disabled.
• For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod™ Interface
adapter (KCA-420i).
• Refer to the iPod’s documentation for a description of its functions.
FUNC.
GlideTouch bar
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.
• With the CDA-9855, you can return to the beginning of the current
track, fast forward/fast reverse and playback/pause. The source
operation mode is selected by touching the Glide Touch bar under
FUNC. in the function guide display.
*1
Within 10 seconds, select the playlist by sliding
3
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or
right.
Within 10 seconds, press -/J to play back a
4
selected playlist.
To search for a song in the selected playlist
1
After selecting the playlist in step 3
bar or FUNC.
selected playlist.
2 Within 10 seconds, select a song by sliding your finger on
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right, then pressing -/J or
the GlideTouch bar.
The selected song is played back.
• If you choose “iPod name” of iPod in step 3
all songs in iPod are played back.
• The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding for at
least 2 seconds in the search mode.
• The playlist can be scrolled continuously by touching and holding
either side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip playlists.
Searching by artist name
Press .
1
Select ARTIST by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under ARTIST.
*2
Within 10 seconds, select the artist to be played
3
back by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar
to the left or right.
Within 10 seconds, press -/J to play back all
4
songs of the selected artist.
1
*
, press
to change to the song search mode of the
the GlideTouch
1
*
and you press -/J,
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To search for an album of the selected artist
2
1 After selecting the artist in step 3
bar or FUNC. to change to the album search mode of the
selected artist.
3
*
2
Within 10 seconds, select the album to be played back by
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
3 Press -/J 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
bar or
FUNC to change to the song search mode of the
selected album.
2 Within 10 seconds, select a song by sliding your finger
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right, then pressing
-/J or the GlideTouch bar.
The selected song is played back.
• If you choose ALL in step 3*2, and you press :/J, all songs in
iPod are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press the
GlideTouch bar or FUNC., the ALBUM search mode for all artists
is activated.
• If you choose ALL in step 2*3, and you press :/J, all songs of the
selected artist are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press
the GlideTouch bar or FUNC., the SONG search mode for the
selected artist is activated.
• The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding for at
least 2 seconds in the search mode.
• The artist, album or song can be scrolled continuously by touching
and holding either side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip artists, albums or songs.
*
, press the GlideTouch
3
*
, press
the GlideTouch
Searching by album name
Press .
1
Select ALBUM by sliding your finger on the
2
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the
GlideTouch bar under ALBUM.
*4
Within 10 seconds, select the album to be played
3
back by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar
to the left or right.
Within 10 seconds, press -/J to play back all
4
songs of the selected album.
To search for a song of the selected album
4
1 After selecting the album in step 3
bar or FUNC. to change to the song search mode of the
selected album.
2 Within 10 seconds, select a song by sliding your finger on
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right, then pressing -/J or
the GlideTouch bar.
The selected song is played back.
4
• If you choose ALL in step 3
mode is canceled. If you choose ALL, and you press the
GlideTouch bar or FUNC., the SONG search mode for all albums
is activated.
• The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding for at
least 2 seconds in the search mode.
• The album or song can be scrolled continuously by touching and
holding either side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip albums or songs.
*
, and you press :/J, the search
*
, press the GlideTouch
Quick Search
You can search for songs.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to activate
1
the quick search mode.
Select the desired song by sliding your finger on
2
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
The selected song is played back immediately.
• The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding for at
least 2 seconds in the search mode.
• The songs can be scrolled continuously by touching and holding
either side of the GlideTouch bar.
• You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the
GlideTouch bar to skip songs.
• “Quick Search” (“QUICK SEARCH”) is displayed during Quick
search.
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the CDA9855/CDA-9853.
Shuffle Albums (M.I.X. ALBUM):
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 (M.I.X. ALL):
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.
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.
1
Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source
operation mode* → Source select mode
* CDA-9855 only
Press the GlideTouch bar under the MIX function
2
in the function guide display.
The songs will be played back in random sequence.
→
M.I.X. → M.I.X. → (off)
(Shuffle Albums) (Shuffle Songs)
The Random Play mode is canceled by selecting off.
• The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if
the GlideTouch bar is touched.
• If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function
mode turns off.
• For details of the search mode, refer to “Searching for a desired
Song” (page 34).
• 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.
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Repeat Play
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.
Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back.
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.
1
Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source
operation mode* → Source select mode
* CDA-9855 only
Press the GlideTouch bar under the RPT function
2
in the function guide display.
The song will be played back repeatedly.
RPT ↔ (off)
(Repeat One)
The RPT mode is canceled by selecting off.
• The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if
the GlideTouch bar is touched.
• If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function
mode turns off.
• 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.
CDA-9855
ELAPSED TIME
ARTIST NAME*
ALBUM NAME*
1
→
1
ELAPSED TIME
ALBUM NAME*
SONG TITLE*
1
→
1
*1“NO DATA” is displayed if there is no information.
*2Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is
connected. For details, refer to “Displaying the External Amplifier
Information” (page 25).
• When the Scroll Setting (page 30) is set to “MANUAL,” press and
hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag information
only once.
• Elapsed time is displayed for 5 seconds immediately after changing
sources or songs, etc. (CDA-9853 only)
• Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed.
• When the artist name, album name or song name is set on iTunes,
and the amount of characters is increased, 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.
• Some characters may not be correctly displayed.
• “NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not
compatible with the CDA-9855/CDA-9853.
ELAPSED TIME
SONG TITLE*
CALENDAR
ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME
ELAPSED TIME
ARTIST NAME*
ALBUM NAME*
1
→→
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
→→
Sound dependent display
1
1
CDA-9853
ARTIST NAME*
ALBUM NAME*
ELAPSED TIME
SONG TITLE*
ELAPSED TIME
ELAPSED TIME
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
INFORMATION*
1
1
→
1
→→
→
2
ELAPSED TIME
SONG TITLE*
INFORMATION*
ALBUM NAME*
SONG TITLE*
ELAPSED TIME
SONG TITLE*
CLOCK
ELAPSED TIME
ARTIST NAME*
ALBUM NAME*
ELAPSED TIME
1
2
1
1
→
1
1
1
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Changer (Optional)
SOURCE/
POWER
-/J
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 FUNC. to activate the direct disc recall
2
mode.
Source selection mode ↔ Audio function mode ↔ Direct disc
recall mode ↔ Source operation mode* ↔ Source selection
mode
* CDA-9855 only
Select a disc (1 to 6) or (1 to 12) by touching the
3
GlideTouch bar and sliding your finger to the left
or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the
desired disc.
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.
For details, please see the CD/MP3/WMA section.
BAND
FUNC. GlideTouch bar
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 FUNC. to activate the direct disc recall
2
mode.
Source selection mode ↔ Audio function mode ↔ Direct disc
recall mode ↔ Source operation mode* ↔ Source selection
mode
* CDA-9855 only
Select a disc (1 to 6) by touching the GlideTouch
3
bar and sliding your finger to the left or right.
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired disc.
To pause playback, press -/J.
4
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 10 to 14.
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
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 10).
• For further details about the external input (AUX) when using
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 28.
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Remote Control
Controls on Remote Control
1 Source Button
Press this button to select the audio source.
2 Volume Adjustment Buttons
To increase the volume level:
Press the L button
To decrease the volume level:
Press the K button
3 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.
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:
Folder Select (UP) / DISC Select (UP) button
Press this button to select a folder in ascending order.
Press and hold this button to select a disc in ascending
order.
4 g DN Button
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button
CD mode: Press this button to go back to the beginning of
the current track.
5 -/J Button
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause
modes for CD.
6 Audio Processor Button
Each press of the button changes the audio processor
mode.
For details, refer to “Operating the Audio Processor” as
shown below.
Press the button to call the external audio processor
mode when the external audio processor is connected.*
7 Power Button
Press this button to turn the power on/off.
8 Band Button
Radio mode: BAND Button
Press this button and the band will change.
Changer mode: To switch the changer.
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: Press the Folder Select (DN) button.
Press this button to select the folder.
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:
Folder Select (DN) / DISC Select (DN) button
Press this button to select a folder in descending order.
Press and hold this button to select a disc in descending
order.
" Mute Button
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.
Press this button again to cancel.
*1For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.
Operating the Audio Processor
Press A.PROC to select the mode.
1
Normal mode → EQ mode (Equalizer Presets) → Time
Correction mode (Recalling the Stored Time Correction) →
Crossover mode (Recalling the Stored Crossover) → Normal
mode
Press 8 or 9 to select the item.
2
EQ mode:
Select from factory’s EQ mode and USER'S 1 to 6.
Time Correction mode/Crossover mode:
Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.
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.
39-EN
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 display 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.
No Disc
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
ERROR
• Mechanism error.
1) Press the c button and eject the CD.
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.
2) When the error display remains after ejecting, press the c
button again.
If the error display 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 7) and press c again.
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
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.
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 13-14), then rewrite in
the format supported by this device.
Indication for CD Player
High Temperature
HIGH-TEMP
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to
within operation range.
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
40-EN
Indication for CD Changer
Indication for SAT Receiver Mode
High Temperature
HIGH-TEMP
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to
within operation range.
Error 01
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
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.
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
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 Magazine
NO MAGAZIN
• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.
- Insert a magazine.
No Disc
NO DISC
• No indicated disc.
- Choose another disc.
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
• 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.
41-EN
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-9855/
CDA-9853.
Error 01
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
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).
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
(CDA-9855)
(CDA-9853)
Specifications
FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
Area 1 87.7-107.9 MHz
Area 2 87.5-108.0 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB
Stereo Separation 45 dB
Capture Ratio 2.0 dB
AM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
Area 1 530-1,710 kHz
Area 2 531-1,602 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 22.5 µV/27 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Frequency Response 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.008% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range 95 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB
Channel Separation 85 dB (at 1 kHz)
PICKUP
Wave length 795 nm
Laser power CLASS I
REMOTE CONTROL
Battery Type AAA batteries (2 pcs.)
Width 42 mm (1-21/32")
Height 121 mm (4-25/32")
Depth 23 mm (29/32")
Weight 50 g (1.8 oz)
GENERAL
Power Requirement 14.4 V DC
(11–16 V allowable)
Power Output 18 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 4 V/10 k ohms (CDA-9855)
2 V/10 k ohms (CDA-9853)
Weight 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width 178 mm (7")
Height 50 mm (2")
Depth 160 mm (6")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width 170 mm (6-11/16")
Height 46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth 19 mm (11/16")
42-EN
• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design
are subject to change without notice.
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 ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct
or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
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-9855/CDA-9853. This will reduce any
chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
• Be sure to connect the color 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-9855/CDA-9853 to the
fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the
CDA-9855/CDA-9853 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-9855/CDA-9853 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 plate is
located on the bottom of the unit.
SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:
43-EN
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
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier
or equalizer to the corresponding output lead
coming from the left rear of the CDA-9855/CDA-
9853. Connect all other leads of the CDA-9855/CDA9853 according to details described in the
CONNECTlONS section.
Slide the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 into the dashboard
3
until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly
locked and will not accidentally come out from the
dashboard. Install the detachable front panel.
Removal
1 Remove the detachable front panel.
2 Insert the bracket keys into the slot and through the
guides on either side of the unit. The unit can now be
removed from the mounting sleeve.
This unit
Bracket Keys
(Included)
(Rear of CDA-9855/CDA-9853)
1
Mounting Sleeve
(Included)
Dashboard
this unit
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
2
Screw
Hex Nut (M5)
2
*
Bolt Stud
Metal
Mounting
Strap
1
*
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
<JAPANESE CAR>
Face Plate
Screws (M5 × 8)
this unit
Ground Lead
3
*
• Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a
screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.
(Included)
Mounting Bracket
Ground Lead
Chassis
this unit
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*
1
) already
attached to the vehicle's chassis.
• For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the
chosen mounting location.
44-EN
Connections
,
+-
~
;
F/R Sub-W
X-OVER
1
3WAY
∗
EQ/DIV
<
Ai-NET
1
NORM
∗
Blue
POWER ANT
Blue/White
Pink/Black
INTERRUPT IN
Orange ILLUMINATION
Red
Yellow
Black
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
Gray/Black
Violet/Black
SPEAKER
.
RIGHT REAR
/
:
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
Green/Black
White/Black
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
REMOTE
TURN-ON
AUDIO
IGNITION
BATTERY
GND
Gray
Violet
Green
White
=
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
!
"
#
$
%
&
(
)
To amplifier
To power antenna
To amplifier or equalizer
To vehicle phone
To the instrument cluster illumination
lead
Ignition Key
Speakers
Front right
Rear right
Rear left
Front left
Antenna
Battery
CD Changer
(Sold Separately)
Speakers
?
1
*
The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.
>
>
>
Amplifier
Amplifier
Amplifier
Rear Left
Rear Right
Front Left
Front Right
Subwoofers
45-EN
1 Amplifier Link Connector
Outputs Amplifier Link control signals.
Connect this to an external Amplifier Link
compatible amplifier, using the (also separately sold)
Amplifier Link box KCE-511M.
2 Antenna Receptacle
3 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.
4 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor.
5 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)
6 Illumination Lead (Orange)
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of
the unit to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are turned on.
7 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.
8 Battery Lead (Yellow)
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's
battery.
9 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.
! Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)
" Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)
# Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)
$ Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
% Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
& Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)
( Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
) Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
~ Power Supply Connector
+ Ai-NET Connector
Connect this to the output or input connector of another
device (CD Changer, Equalizer, INTERFACE ADAPTER
FOR iPod™* etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.
* When connecting iPod, INTERFACE ADAPTER FOR iPod™
(KCA-420i) is required. For details on how to connect, refer to
the Owner's Manual of KCA-420i.
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional
Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.
, Steering Remote Control Interface Connector
To steeering remote control interface box.
- Fuse Holder (10A)
. Rear Output RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
/ Front Output RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
: Subwoofer RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
; Setting the 3WAY/2 WAY switch
Set the 3way/2way switch according to your audio system.
< System Switch
When connecting a processor or divider 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.
= Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)
> RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)
? DC/DC Converter (CDA-9855 only)
• Do not install the converter at a location subjected to water such
as under the floor mat or air conditioner. This may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with other audio
cables. Doing so may induce noise into your system.
• Keep the DC/DC converter away from the Antenna cables and
the rear side of the unit, otherwise noise may be generated when
receiving radio broadcast.
46-EN
The X-Over Switch position for a two-way system
(frequency range is divided between highs for front/rear and
lows for the Subwoofer).
The position of the X-Over switch : F/R/Sub-W
The X-Over Switch position for a three-way system whose
frequency range is divided among the highs (Front), mids
(Rear), and lows (Subwoofer).
The position of the X-Over switch: 3WAY
Front high range
speaker (L)
Rear high range
speaker (L)
Low range
speaker (L)
Output of this unit :
• Use the SUB-W output cord to connect the unit to the low range speaker.
• You can use the built-in amplifier to output the front output/rear output.
• You cannot adjust the fader when set to 3WAY.
Front high range
speaker (R)
Rear high range
speaker (R)
Low range
speaker (R)
Front output Rear output SUB-W output
High range
speaker (L)
Mid range
speaker (L)
Low range
speaker (L)
Low range
speaker (R)
High range
speaker (R)
Mid range
speaker (R)
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.
47-EN
CHM-S630CHA-S634
• CD changer for CDA-9855/CDA-9853.
• Changeur CD pour CDA-9855/CDA-
9853.
• Cambiador de CD para CDA-9855/
CDA-9853.
CHA-1214
• CD changer for CDA-9855/CDA-9853.
• Changeur CD pour CDA-9855/CDA-
9853.
• Cambiador de CD para CDA-9855/
CDA-9853.
Alpine CD Changers Give You More!
More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience.
The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3
PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus
model is a super-compact 6-disc changer with a CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.
Changeurs de CD Alpine : vous avez le choix!
Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.
Le modèle CHA-S634 est un changeur 6 disques ultra performant équipé des nouvelles fonctions M DAC,
CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK et CD TEXT. Le modèle CHA-1214 Ai-NET contient 12
disques. Le modèle CHM-S630 M-Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact doté de la fonction CD-R/
RW PLAY BACK.
¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!
Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.
CHA-S634 es un cambiador de seis discos de alto rendimiento con nuevo M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK,
MP3 PLAY BACK y CD TEXT. El modelo CHA-1214 Ai-NET alberga 12 discos y el modelo CHM-S630
M-Bus es un cambiador de seis discos de tamaño reducido con un CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality
craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any
questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.
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purchased in the U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A.
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This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the
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This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the
product, who must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico
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[WHAT IS COVERED:
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This Warranty does not cover the following:
1 Damage occurring during shipment of the product to
Alpine for repair (claims must be presented to the
carrier).
2 Damage caused by accident or abuse, including burned
voice coils caused by over-driving the speaker (amplifier
level is turned up and driven into distortion or clipping).
Speaker mechanical failure (e.g. punctures, tears or
rips). Cracked or damaged LCD panels. Dropped or
damaged hard drives.
3 Damage caused by negligence, misuse, improper
operation or failure to follow instructions contained in the
Owner's manual.
4 Damage caused by act of God, including without
limitation, earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other acts of
nature.
Any cost or expense related to the removal or
reinstallation of the product.
5 Service performed by an unauthorized person, company
or association.
6 Any product which has the serial number defaced,
altered or removed.
7 Any product which has been adjusted, altered or
modified without Alpine's consent.
8 Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United
States, Puerto Rico or Canada.
9 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine
Dealer.
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1 You are responsible for delivery of the product to an
Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair
and for payment of any initial shipping charges. Alpine
will, at its option, repair or replace the product with a
new or reconditioned product without charge. If the
repairs are covered by the warranty, and if the product
was shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or
Alpine, Alpine will pay the return shipping charges.
2 You should provide a detailed description of the
problem(s) for which service is required.
3 You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.
4 You must package the product securely to avoid
damage during shipment. To prevent lost packages it is
recommended to use a carrier that provides a tracking
service.
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USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS
AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCT.
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[HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:
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ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES" REFERS TO EXPENSES OF
TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE
SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER'S TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE
PRODUCT, BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS
COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF
THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES" REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR
REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED
WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.
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[HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE
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WARRANTY:
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state and
province to province. In addition, some states/provinces do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly,
limitations as to these matters contained herein may not
apply to you.
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[IN CANADA ONLY:
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This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio
product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized
Installation Center, and this warranty stamped upon
installation by the installation center.
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[HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:
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Should the product require service, please call the following
number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center.
CAR AUDIO 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
NAVIGATION
Or visit our website at; http://www.alpine-usa.com
1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC., 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Do not send products to these addresses.
Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center.
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