Alpine CDA-9884R User Manual

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RDS MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver

CDA-9884R

• OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.

• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes.

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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)

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

Phone 089-32 42 640

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,

B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle

Alpine House

Phone 0870-33 33 763

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

Cedex, France

Phone 01-48638989

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano

Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy

Phone 02-484781

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain

Phone 945-283588

ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH

Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,

1930 Zaventem, Belgium

Phone 02-725-13 15

68-09359Z31-B

ENGLISH

Contents Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING ................................................. 3

CAUTION .................................................. 3

PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3

Getting Started

Accessory List .................................................. 6

Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6

Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 7

Adjusting Volume ............................................. 7

Lowering Volume Quickly ............................... 7

Radio

Listening to Radio ............................................ 8

Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 8

Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 8

Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8

Frequency Search Function .............................. 8

RDS

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving

RDS Stations ................................................. 9

Recalling Preset RDS Stations ......................... 9

Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ....... 9

PI SEEK Setting ............................................. 10

Setting PTY31

(Emergency Broadcast) reception ............... 10

Receiving Traffic Information ........................ 10

PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ..................... 10

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing

CD or Radio ................................................ 10

Priority News .................................................. 11

Displaying Radio Text .................................... 11

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC

Playback ..........................................................11

Repeat Play .....................................................12

M.I.X. (Random Play) ....................................12

Searching for CD Text ....................................12

File/Folder Name Search

(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) ................... 13

Quick Search ...................................................13

About MP3/WMA/AAC .................................13

Sound Setting

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble

Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader

(Between Front and Rear)/Defeat ...............15

Setting the Subwoofer Level ...........................15

Setting the Bass Control ................................. 15

Setting the Bass Centre Frequency............... 15

Setting the Bass Bandwidth..........................15

Setting the Bass Level ..................................16

Setting the Treble Control ...............................16

Setting the Treble Centre Frequency............16

Setting the Treble Level ............................... 16

Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................16

Blackout Mode On and Off ............................16

Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF ..........................17

Setting the Subwoofer System ........................17

Turning Loudness On/Off ............................... 17

Other Functions

Displaying the Text ......................................... 18

SETUP

BLUETOOTH IN

Setting the Bluetooth Connection ....................19

Sound Customizing

Adjusting Source Signal Levels .......................19

Visual Customizing

Changing Lighting Colour ...............................19

Adjusting Display Contrast ..............................19

Dimmer Control ...............................................20

Scroll Type Setting ...........................................20

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL) ......................20

Setting the Language Font ................................20

Demonstration ..................................................20

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MP3/WMA/AAC

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Dat

a (PLAY MODE) .........................................20

External Device

Connecting to an External Amplifier ............... 20

Setting Adaptive Steering Remote Control ......21

Turning Mute Mode On / Off (INT MUTE) .... 21

Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode .....................21

Setting the AUX+ Level (AUX IN GAIN) ...... 21

Setting the External Digital Input ....................21

Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) .....................21

USB memory (Optional)

Controlling USB memory (Optional) ............. 22

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with the USB

memory (Optional) ......................................22

iPod® (Optional)

Playback ..........................................................23

Searching for a desired Song .......................... 23

Quick Search ................................................... 24

Direct Search Function ................................... 24

Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/

Composer ....................................................24

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ....................... 25

Repeat Play ..................................................... 25

Displaying the Text .........................................25

IMPRINT Operation (Optional)

Changing MultEQ mode .................................26

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble

Level/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Balance (Between Left and Right)/Black Out

in MultEQ mode .......................................... 26

Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode ..... 27

Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF ....................... 27

Setting the Subwoofer System .....................27

Setting the Subwoofer Phase........................ 27

Setting the Subwoofer Channel

(SUBW CHANNEL) ................................ 27

Equalizer Presets (FACTORY’S EQ).......... 27

Setting the Response Slope for the High Range

Speaker (TW SETUP) ..............................27

Setting the Filter type ................................... 28

Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF................ 28

Setting the MX Level ................................... 28

Setting EQ mode .......................................... 28

Setting the Time Correction Unit

(T.CORR PARA)......................................28

Blackout Mode On and Off.......................... 28

Sound Field Adjustment

(SOUND ADJUST)...................................28

Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve .......28

Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve ...........29

Adjusting the Time Correction .........................29

Adjusting the Crossover Settings .....................29

Storing the Sound Field

Adjustment Settings .....................................30

Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment

Settings .........................................................30

About Time Correction ...................................31

About the Crossover ........................................32

About IMPRINT .............................................33

Changer (Optional)

Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ...............34

Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer

(Optional) .....................................................34

Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ...............34

Information

In Case of Difficulty ........................................35

Specifications ..................................................38

Installation and Connections

Warning ...................................................39

Caution ...................................................39

Precautions ............................................39

Installation .......................................................40

Connections .....................................................42

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Operating Instructions

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 NOISES WHILE DRIVING.

Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, 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 Centre for repairing.

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.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.

Maintenance

If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.

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Never Attempt the Following

Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism. Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is off.

Inserting Discs

Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not attempt to load more than one disc. Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc. “ERROR” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc incorrectly. If “ERROR” continues to be displayed even though the disc has been inserted correctly, 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

To prevent the CD from jamming, “ERROR” is displayed if discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use your finger to feel around the inside of the centre hole and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.

Installation Location

Make sure this unit 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 centre of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

Centre Hole

Bumps

Centre Hole

New Disc

Outside (Bumps)

Irregular Shaped Discs

Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use any special shape discs. Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.

Disc Accessories

There are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard specifications and may create operational problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players.

Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer

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On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

• Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.

• Do not affix stickers or labels.

• Clean the disc when it is dusty.

• Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.

• Do not use commercially available disc accessories.

Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage

the CD and you may not be able to play it again.

To customers using CD-R/CD-RW

• If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last recording session was closed (finalised).

• Finalise 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-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CDReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices. You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC 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, copy-protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.

• Use discs with MP3/WMA/AAC files written in a format compatible with this unit. For details, see

• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back.

pages 13-14.

Protecting the USB connector

• Only a USB memory can be connected to the USB connector on this unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed.

• If the USB connector is used, be sure to use a USB extension cable (sold separately). A USB hub is not supported.

• Depending on the connected USB memory device, the unit may not function or some functions may not be performed.

• The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3/WMA/AAC.

• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters may not be correctly displayed.

CAUTION

Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc. is lost while using this product.

On Handling USB Memory

• To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points. Read the USB memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly. Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal. Do not subject USB memory to excessive shock. Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in the water.

• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations: Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures. Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive substances are present.

• Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will

not be hindered.

• USB memory may not function correctly at high or low

temperature.

• Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB

memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or state.

• USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory

according to the terms of agreement.

• Depending on the settings of the USB memory type, memory

state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display properly.

• A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be

played back.

• USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a

particular file other than audio in the USB memory, it may take considerable time before the file is played back or searched.

• The unit can play back “mp3”, “wma” or “m4a” file extensions.

• Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data.

This non-audio data will not be recognised. The resulting playback may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or amplifiers.

• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal

computer.

• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.

Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.

• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”

• “Supply of this product only conveys a licence for private,

non-commercial use and does not convey a licence nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegeneration) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent licence for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www. mp3licensing.com”

• Manufactured under licence from Audyssey Laboratories

MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.

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Getting Started

(OPEN)

MUTE

SOURCE/

Rotary encoder

Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left , and then pull to remove.

• 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.

• When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it

may result in malfunction.

• Do not leave the front panel open, or drive the car with the panel

open as it may result in an accident or malfunction.

Accessory List

• Head unit ............................................................................1

• Power cable ........................................................................1

• Mounting sleeve.................................................................1

• Carrying case.....................................................................1

• Rubber Cap ........................................................................1

• Hex Bolt ..............................................................................1

• Screw (M5 × 8)....................................................................4

• Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set

Turning Power On and Off

Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unit.

• The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except

(OPEN).

Press and hold SOURCE/ for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.

• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Detaching

Turn off the unit power.

Attaching

Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit.

Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit.

• Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or

dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front panel and the main unit.

• Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to

avoid pushing buttons by mistake.

Press (OPEN) to open the front panel.

To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as shown in the figure below.

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Initial System Start-Up

Lowering Volume Quickly

Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc.

Turn off the unit power.

Press (OPEN) to open the front panel, and then remove it.

Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.

RESET switch

Adjusting Volume

Turn t h e Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained.

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.

Controllable with Remote Control

This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor.

Remote control sensor

Connectable to 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) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.

7-EN

Radio

SOURCE/

Rotary encoder

BAND/TA

TUNE/A.ME

F/SETUP

/ESC

/ENT

Preset buttons (1 through 6)

Presetting Stations Automatically

Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.

Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.

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 preset 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.

Listening to Radio

Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.

Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.

F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) F3 (FM3) MW LW F1 (FM1)

Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.

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 or to tune in the desired station.

Holding down or will change the frequency continuously.

Presetting Stations Manually

Tuning to Preset Stations

Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired band is displayed.

Press any one of the station preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in

memory.

The display shows the band, preset number and frequency of the station selected.

• If the indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by

pressing F/SETUP, and then you can perform the operation.

Frequency Search Function

You can search for a radio station by its frequency.

Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds in Radio mode to activate Frequency search mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired frequency.

Press /ENT to receive the selected frequency.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode will be cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory.

Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store the station.

The selected station is stored. The display shows the band, preset number and station frequency memorized.

• A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations

for each band; FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).

• If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,

the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.

• If the indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by

pressing F/SETUP, then you can perform the operation.

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RDS

Rotary encoder

BAND/TA

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations

The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same programme.

Press F/SETUP so that the indicator lights up.

Press 1 AF to activate the RDS mode.

VIEW

/ENT

F/SETUP

/ESC

1 AF

NEWS 2

3 PTY

Recalling Preset RDS Stations

Press F/SETUP so that the indicator lights up.

Press 1 AF to activate the RDS mode.

Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode.

The indicator goes out.

Make sure that the indicator light goes out, then press the preset button in which your desired RDS station is preset.

If the preset station’s signal is weak, the unit automatically searches and tunes to a stronger station in the AF (Alternative Frequencies) list.

If the preset station and the stations in the AF list cannot be received:

When the PI SEEK setting is on (refer to “PI SEEK Setting” page 10), the unit searches again for a station in the PI (Programme Identification) list. If there are still no stations receivable in the area, the unit displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset number disappears. If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station being tuned becomes too weak to receive, press the same preset button to tune in a Regional station in other district.

• For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio Operation section.

The RDS stations can be preset in the F1, F2 and F3 bands only.

• Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation

is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out.

Press or to tune in the desired RDS station.

Press 1 AF again to deactivate the RDS mode.

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Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode.

The indicator goes out.

• When the “Setting PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception” (refer

page 10) is set to on, if the unit receives the PTY31 (Emergency

to Broadcast) signal, the unit will show “ALARM” in the display automatically.

• Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation

is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out.

The RDS digital data includes the following:

PI Programme Identification PS Programme Service Name AF List of Alternative Frequencies TP Traffic Programme TA Traffic Announcement EON Enhanced Other Networks

Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the RDS REGIONAL mode, and then press

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.

In the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps receiving the related local RDS station.

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• Press /ESC to return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

/ENT.

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PI SEEK Setting

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the PI SEEK mode, and then press

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• Press /ESC to return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

/ENT.

Setting PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception

Turn PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception ON/OFF.

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select ALERT PTY31, and then press

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.

If you set to ON, emergency broadcasts are received regardless of source. “ALARM” is displayed during reception.

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

When an emergency broadcast is received, the volume level will be automatically changed to the memorized level in the traffic information mode. For details, refer to “Receiving Traffic Information” on

• Pressing /ESC during the procedure will return to the previous

mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds in the SETUP mode, the

setting mode is cancelled.

/ENT.

page 10.

Receiving Traffic Information

Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so that the “TA” indicator lights up.

• If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a certain level,

the unit remains in the receiving mode for 1 minute. If the signal remains below a certain level for over 1 minute, the “TA” indicator blinks.

• If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received,

lightly press BAND/TA to skip that traffic information message. The TA mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic information message.

• If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the

changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to the level memorized.

• In the TA mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.

PTY (Programme Type) Tuning

Press F/SETUP so that the indicator lights up.

Press 3 PTY to activate the PTY mode, while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.

The Programme Type of the station being currently received will be displayed for 10 seconds. If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, “NO PTY” will be displayed for 10 seconds. If no RDS station can be received, the display shows “NO PTY”.

• If no operation is performed for 10 seconds after pressing 3 PTY, the

PTY mode will be automatically cancelled.

Press or within 10 seconds after activating the PTY mode to choose the desired programme type while the PTY (programme type) is being displayed.

Each press scrolls the programme type by one.

Press 3 PTY within 10 seconds after selecting the programme type to start searching for a station in the selected programme type.

The chosen programme type display blinks during searching and lights when a station is found.

If no PTY station is found, “NO PTY” will be displayed for 10 seconds.

Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode.

• Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation

is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out.

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio

Press or to select your desired traffic information station.

When a traffic information station is tuned in, the “TP” indicator lights up. Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast. If traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in the standby mode. When a traffic information broadcast begins, the unit automatically receives it and the display shows “TRF-INFO” for 5 seconds. When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will automatically set in the standby mode.

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Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so that the “TA” indicator lights up.

Press or to select a traffic information station if necessary.

When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit automatically mutes the CD player or the regular FM broadcast. When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit automatically returns to the original source play before the traffic information broadcast began.

When traffic information stations cannot be received:

In the CD mode: When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic information station of another frequency will be selected automatically.

• The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other Networks)

function in order to keep track of additional alternate frequencies to the AF list. The “EON” indicator lights up while an RDS EON station is being received. If the station being received does not broadcast the traffic information, the receiver automatically tunes in the related station that broadcasts the traffic information when it occurs.

Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds to deactivate the Traffic Information mode.

The “TA” indicator goes out.

Priority News

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC

SOURCE/

Rotary encoder

(OPEN)

VIEW

F/SETUP

/ESC

/ENT

4 5

This function allows you to preset to give priority to the News programme. You will never miss the News programme as the unit automatically gives priority to the News programme whenever it begins broadcasting, and interrupts the programme you are currently listening. This feature is functional when your unit is set to a mode other than the LW and MW modes.

Press F/SETUP to activate the function mode while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.

Press NEWS 2 to activate the PRIORITY NEWS mode.

The “NEWS” indicator appears in the display. To disable the PRIORITY NEWS function, press NEWS 2.

• In the PRIORITY NEWS function, unlike in the TA function, the

volume does not increase automatically.

Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode, while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.

• Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation

is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out.

Displaying Radio Text

Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.

Press VIEW while receiving FM in the radio mode to select the Radio Text display.

The display will change every time the button is pressed.

If there is PS (Programme Service Name):

PS (Programme Service Name)* RADIO TEXT PS (Programme Service Name)

* Press and hold VIEW for at least 2 seconds if PS is displayed in the

radio mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.

If there is no PS (Programme Service Name):

FREQUENCY RADIO TEXT FREQUENCY

The display shows “WAITING” for a few seconds, then starts scrolling the text message.

• If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a text

message properly, the display shows “NO TEXT”.

Playback

Press (OPEN).

The front panel will open.

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.

Close the front panel manually, and the “DISC IN” indicator lights up. When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to switch to the DISC mode.

The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER DISC USB AUDIO iPod*1 / AUX+*2 BT AUDIO*3 CHANGER*4 TUNER

*1Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set

to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (

*2Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting

the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (

*3Displayed only when BLUETOOTH IN is set to ADAPTE, refer to

“Setting the Bluetooth Connection” (

*4Only when the CD changer is connected.

While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press or to select the desired folder.

Pressing and holding or will change folders continuously.

Press or to select the desired track (file).

Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):

Press .

Fast backward:

Press and hold .

Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):

Press .

Fast forward:

Press and hold .

page 21).

page 19).

page 21).

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To pause playback, press / .

Pressing / again will resume playback.

After pressing (OPEN) to open the front panel, press to eject the disc.

• 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 for at least 2 seconds.

• The “DISC IN” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.

• The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data,

WMA data and AAC data.

• WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights

Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from iTunes Music Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be played back on this unit.

• “MP3” is displayed during MP3 playback.

• “WMA” is displayed during WMA playback.

• “AAC” is displayed during AAC playback.

• The track display for MP3/WMA/AAC data playback is the file

numbers recorded on the disc.

• The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR

(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.

MP3/WMA/AAC Play Display

The folder number and file number will be displayed as described below.

Folder number display

• Press VIEW to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text” page 18

for information about display switching.

File number display

Repeat Play

Press 4 to play back repeatedly the track being played.

The track (file) will be played repeatedly.

Press 4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.

CD mode :

: Only a track is repeatedly played back.

: A disc is repeatedly played back.

*2When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.

• If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:

After pressing F/SETUP to select the function mode (RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Press 5 in the play or pause mode.

The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random sequence.

To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 again.

CD mode :

: The tracks are played back in random

sequence.

: The tracks on all the CDs in the current

magazine will be played back in the random sequence.

*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/AAC mode :

: Only files in a folder are played back in

random sequence.

: The 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.

*4In the USB mode, all files stored in the USB memory are played back

in random sequence, and the “M.I.X.” indictor lights up.

• When a song is played back during Random (M.I.X.) play in the USB

mode, the song can be played back again randomly even if not all songs on the USB Memory have been played back.

• If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:

After pressing F/SETUP to select the function mode (RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.

*1When a CD changer is connected.

• If RPT 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/AAC mode :

: Only a file is repeatedly played back.

: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.

: A disc is repeatedly played back.

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Searching for CD Text

On discs utilizing CD Text, songs can be searched and played by using their recorded titles. For discs without CD Text, searches are made using the track numbers associated with each song.

Press /ENT during play.

This will set the search mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired track, and then press

This will play the selected track.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

• When CD Text Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play

mode will be cancelled.

/ENT.

File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)

About MP3/WMA/AAC

Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.

During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press /ENT to activate the search mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then press

Folder Name Search mode

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired folder.

Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back the first file in the selected folder.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

• To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press

/ENT. Files in the folder may be searched.

• Press /ESC to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to

select File Name Search mode.

• The root folder of DISC is displayed as “ ”.

• When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X.

play mode will be cancelled.

File Name Search mode

Press or to select another Folder.

Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder.

Press /ENT to play back the selected file.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

• Press /ESC in the search mode to return to the previous mode.

• When File Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play

mode will be cancelled.

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CAUTION

Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA/AAC 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 realises 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 is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality sound with small file sizes.

What is AAC?

AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding,” and is a basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.

Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files

Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the user

’s manual for that software.

MP3/WMA/AAC files that are playable on this device have the file extensions “mp3”/“wma”/“m4a”. Files with no extension cannot be played back (WMA ver. 7.1 , 8 and 9 are supported). Protected files are not supported, neither are raw AAC files (using the “.aac”

There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm that the software being used conforms to the acceptable formats listed above. It unplayable even though the extension is valid. Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.

extension).

’s possible that the format may be

Quick Search

You can search for tracks (files).

Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds in the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file).

The selected track is played back immediately.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

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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: 32 - 320 kbps

WMA

Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz Bit rates: 48 - 192 kbps

AAC

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: 16 - 320 kbps

This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates. In USB mode, the playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.

ID3 tags/WMA tags

This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA/AAC tag. If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display the title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA/ AAC 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.

Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC

MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R, CD-RW using CD-R writing software or stored to a USB memory. A disc can hold up to 510 files/folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number of folders is 255. This unit can recognize at least 100 folders (including root folder) and 100 files per folder stored in USB memory. Playback may not be performed if a disc or USB memory exceeds the limitations described above. Do not make a file’s playback time more than 1 hour.

Media supported

The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. This device also can play back USB memory media.

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 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. This device also supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB memory device.

Order of files

Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what is expected. Verify the writing order in the software documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as follows.

Root folder

Folder MP3/WMA/AAC File

’s

* The folder No./folder Name will not be displayed if no file is

contained in the folder.

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/AAC files.

Root folder

The root folder (or root directory) is found at the top of the file system. The root folder contains all folders and files. It is created automatically for all burned discs.

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.

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Sound Setting

SOURCE/

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat

Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to choose the desired mode.

Each press changes the mode as follows:

SUBW LEVEL* BASS LEVEL TREBLE LEVEL BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW LEVEL

Subwoofer level: 0 ~ +15 Bass level: –7 ~ +7 Treble level: –7 ~ +7 Balance : L15 ~ R15 Fader : R15 ~ F15 Defeat : ON/OFF Volume : 0 ~ 35

• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the SUBW

LEVEL, BASS LEVEL, TREBLE LEVEL, BALANCE, FADER or DEFEAT mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.

* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (

Turn t h e Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained in each mode.

By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults. Depending on the connected devices some functions and display indications do not work.

Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD)

BAND/TA

/ESC

/ENT

SOUND SETUP

page 17).

Setting the Subwoofer Level

You can change the Subwoofer Level to create your own tonal preference.

Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the SUBW

LEVEL Adjustment mode, and then press

SUBW LEVEL*1 BASS*2 TREBLE*2 HPF*2 BLACK OUT SUBW LEVEL

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired subwoofer level (0~+15).

• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically

*1When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF”( can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder (AUDIO). Refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat”

page 15)

(

*2The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

page 17). The adjustment

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Setting the Bass Control

You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.

Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the BASS Adjustment mode, and then press

SUBW LEVEL*3 BASS*4 TREBLE*4 HPF*4 BLACK OUT SUBW LEVEL

Setting the Bass Centre Frequency

-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired bass centre

frequency.

80 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 60 Hz 80 Hz

Emphasises the displayed bass frequency ranges.

Setting the Bass Bandwidth

-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass

bandwidth.

/ENT.

Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A wider setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above and below the centre frequency. A narrower setting will boost only frequencies near the centre frequency.

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Setting the Bass Level

-3*5Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired bass level (–7~+7).

You can emphasise or weaken the bass level.

Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically

• The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each

source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The bass frequency and bass bandwidth settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD etc.).

• Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display

indications do not work. However, Bass Level is still adjustable if an audio processor with the Bass function is connected.

*3When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” ( *4The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON. *5The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder

(AUDIO). Refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble

Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and

Rear)/Defeat” (

page 15).

page 17).

Setting the Treble Control

You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.

Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting mode.

*8The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder

(AUDIO). Refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble

Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” (

page 15).

Adjusting the High Pass Filter

The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal taste.

Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the HPF Adjustment mode, and then press

SUBW LEVEL*9 BASS*10 TREBLE*10 HPF*10 BLACK OUT SUBW LEVEL

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired HPF frequency.

OFF 80 Hz 120 Hz 160 Hz

Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically

• When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot

be made.

*9When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (

*10The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

/ENT.

page 17).

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the TREBLE Adjustment mode, and then press

SUBW LEVEL*6 BASS*7 TREBLE*7 HPF*7 BLACK OUT SUBW LEVEL

/ENT.

Setting the Treble Centre Frequency

-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired treble centre

frequency.

10.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 15.0 kHz 17.5 kHz 10.0 kHz

Emphasises the displayed treble frequency ranges.

Setting the Treble Level

-2*8Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired treble level (–7~+7).

You can emphasise the treble level.

Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically

• The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each

source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.).

• Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display

indications do not work. However, Treble Level is still adjustable if an audio processor with the Treble function is connected.

*6When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (

*7The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

page 17).

Blackout Mode On and Off

When Blackout mode is turned on, all display indications on this unit will turn off to reduce power consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality.

Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the BLACK OUT Adjustment mode, and then press

SUBW LEVEL*11 BASS*12 TREBLE*12 HPF*12 BLACK OUT SUBW LEVEL

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the B.OUT ON/OFF.

B.OUT OFF (Initial setting) B.OUT ON

• When Black Out is set to ON, after 5 seconds, all display on the unit

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, select B.OUT OFF in step 3.

*11When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF”(

*12The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

/ENT.

page 17).

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Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF

Turning Loudness On/Off

When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level (refer to

page 15).

Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the Subwoofer selection mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the SUBWOOFER mode, and then press

SUBWOOFER SUBW SYSTEM SUBWOOFER

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select SUBW ON/OFF and then press

SUBW ON (Initial setting) SUBW OFF

Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

/ENT.

Setting the Subwoofer System

When the subwoofer is on, you can select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the Subwoofer selection mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the SUBW SYSTEM mode, and then press

SUBWOOFER SUBW SYSTEM SUBWOOFER

/ENT.

Loudness introduces a special low- and high-frequency emphasis at low listening levels. This compensates for the ear’s decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound.

Press and hold Rotary encoder (LOUD) for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.

• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

• When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot

be made.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select SUBW SYS 1 or SUBW SYS 2, and then press

Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) SUBW SYS 2

SUBW SYS 1:

SUBW SYS 2:

Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

• This function is inoperable when Subwoofer is set to OFF.

Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.

Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting. For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible.

/ENT.

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Other Functions

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Displaying the Text

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/AAC files.

Press VIEW.

The display will change every time the button is pressed.

• When the TEXT SCROLL is set to SCROLL MANU, press and hold

VIEW for at least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time (except Radio mode).

The display in Radio mode: If there is PS (Programme Service Name)

PS (Programme Service Name)*1 RADIO TEXT PS (Programme Service Name)

If there is no PS (Programme Service Name)

FREQUENCY RADIO TEXT FREQUENCY

The display in CD mode:

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TEXT (DISC NAME)*2 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME

The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:

FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO. FOLDER NAME FILE NAME ARTIST NAME*3 ALBUM NAME*3 SONG NAME*3 FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME

The display in BT AUDIO mode:

The following display will be shown only when a telephone or Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is correctly connected with a Bluetooth Interface Module. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth Interface Madule.

PRESET NO ARTIST NAME*4 ALBUM NAME*4 SONG NAME*4 PRESET NO.

*1Press and hold VIEW for at least 2 seconds in the PS display mode,

frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.

*2Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.

*3ID3 tag/WMA tag

If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3 tag /WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.

If the TEXT SCROLL (page 20) is set to “SCROLL AUTO”, the tag

information will scroll automatically.

*4When a BT AUDIO signal is received, text information such as artist,

album, song is displayed.

If there is no text information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” will

be displayed.

About the indication display

When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode.

Blinks in search mode when the Rotary encoder is turned. Also blinks when operation, such as fast forward etc., is performed.

Lights up in SETUP mode or SOUND setting menu mode.

Indicator/

Mode

*1Tag information

If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed.

*2The root folder of DISC is displayed as “FOLDER”. The root folder

of USB memory is displayed as “ROOT”.

*3If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/

“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.

CD Mode

––

Text (Disc

) being

Name* displayed

Text (Track

) being

Name* displayed

MP3/WMA/AAC/

USB Audio

Mode

Folder Name*2 being displayed

Artist Name*1 being displayed

Album Name*1 being displayed

Song Name*1 / File Name being displayed

iPod/BT Audio

Mode

––

Artist Name*1 being displayed

Album Name*1 being displayed

Song Name*1 being displayed

About “Text”

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.

• The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,

depending on the contents.

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SETUP

You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. From the SETUP menu, Sound Customizing, Visual Customizing, etc. can be modified.

BAND/TA

Rotary encoder

/ENT

SOURCE/

BLUETOOTH IN

Setting the Bluetooth Connection

BT IN ADAPTE / BT IN OFF (Initial setting)

If an optional Bluetooth Box is connected, you can place a hands-free call by a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone. Make this setting when the Bluetooth Box is connected and the Bluetooth function is used. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the optional Bluetooth Box. Set ADAPTE when the Bluetooth Box is connected.

• If the Bluetooth Box compatible with the Voice Dial function is

connected, the Voice Dial function can be used.

Sound Customizing

F/SETUP

/ESC

Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the SETUP modes to modify. See the applicable section below for details about the selected SETUP item.

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired SETUP menu, and then press

(e.g. Select POWER IC)

BLUETOOTH IN*1 FM-LEVEL RDS REGIONAL*2 PI SEEK*3 ALERT PTY31*4 ILLUMINATION LCD CONTRAST DIMMER PLAY MODE SCROLL TYPE TEXT SCROLL INT MUTE*5 AUX+ SETUP AUX+ NAME*6 AUX IN GAIN*6 DIGITAL AUX D-AUX NAME*7 AUX IN AUX NAME*8 POWER IC LANGUAGE STEERING DEMO BLUETOOTH IN

*1Displayed only when INT Mute is OFF, and the mode is set to other

than BT AUDIO. *2Refer to “Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations” (page 9). *3Refer to “PI SEEK Setting” (page 10). *4Refer to “Setting PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception” (page 10). *5Displayed only when BLUETOOTH IN is OFF. *6Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is ON. *7Displayed only when DIGITAL AUX is ON. *8Displayed only when AUX IN is ON.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to change the setting.

(e.g. Select POWER IC ON or POWER IC OFF.)

/ENT.

Adjusting Source Signal Levels

FM-LEVEL HI (Initial setting) / FM-LEVEL LOW

If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM signal level.

Visual Customizing

Changing Lighting Colour

ILLUMI TYPE1 (initial setting) / TYPE2 / TYPE3 / TYPE4 / TYPE5

TYPE1 TYPE2 TYPE3 TYPE4 TYPE5

You can change the lighting colour of the following six buttons. SOURCE/ , BAND/TA, , , , .

TYPE1: When the colour of the six buttons is blue, the colour of the

other is green.

TYPE2: When the colour of the six buttons is green, the colour of the

other is green.

TYPE3: When the colour of the six buttons is blue, the colour of the

other is red.

TYPE4: When the colour of the six buttons is amber, the colour of the

other is red.

TYPE5: When the colour of the six buttons is red, the colour of the

other is red.

Adjusting Display Contrast

CONTRAST

You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.

You can adjust in a range of -5 and +3.

• The initial setting at the factory is “0”.

Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• Press /ESC to return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

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Dimmer Control

DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANU

Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if you feel the unit’s backlighting is too bright at night.

• If your vehicle should have a dimmer control for the dashboardlights,

never connect the DIMMER cable (orange) of the radio to this

dimmer control.

Scroll Type Setting

SCROLL TYPE1 / SCROLL TYPE2 (Initial setting)

Choose from two scrolling methods. Select the type you prefer.

SCROLL TYPE1: The characters scroll from right to left, a single

character at a time.

SCROLL TYPE2: Words are built up from left to right, a single

character at a time. When the display is filled, it is cleared and the remaining words are displayed the same way until all words of the title have been shown.

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL)

SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANU (Initial setting)

This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files, folder names and tags.

SCROLL AUTO: The CD text information, the text information of

folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled automatically.

SCROLL MANU: 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.

Setting the Language Font

LAN GUAGE 1 (initi al se tt in g) / LA NG UAGE 2 / L AN GUAG E 3

Three types of font can be selected.

LANGUAGE 1: Normal font LANGUAGE 2: European font LANGUAGE 3: Russian font

Demonstration

DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)

This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.

• To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.

MP3/WMA/AAC

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE)

CD-DA (Initial setting) / CD-DA&MP3

This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data (created in Enhanced CD (CD Extra) format). However, in some situations, playback of an enhanced CD may be difficult. In this case, you can select playback of a single session only, containing the CD data. When a disc contains both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data, playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc.

CD-DA : Only the CD data in Session 1 can be played

CD-DA&MP3 : CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed mode,

back.

and multi-session discs can be played back.

• Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been

inserted, remove it first.

External Device

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 line output of this unit

POWER IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in

SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT

is used to drive an external amplifier. In this setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier is turned OFF and cannot drive speakers.

Front

Amplifier

amplifier.

left

Front right

Rear left

Rear right

Speakers

Front right

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SPEAKER RIGHT REAR

SPEAKER LEFT REAR

SPEAKER LEFT FRONT

Rear right

Rear left

Front left

• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to

OFF.

Setting Adaptive Steering Remote Control

STEERING ON / STEERING OFF (Initial Setting)

This unit is compatible with the adaptive steering remote control. This function allows operation by sending the steering remote control signal to the unit. To use the steering remote control, perform the following button operations after setting to ON and pressing For details, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

Select the assigned function by turning the Rotary encoder.

(e.g. Select SOURCE)

POWER SOURCE BAND VOL. UP VOL. DN PAU SE MUTE BWD FWD P. U P P. DN A.PROC POWER

/ENT

FF SOURCE FF

Press the steering remote control button until the changed signal value of steering remote control appears in the left of the display.

(e.g. Press SOURCE of the steering remote control button.)

The changed steering remote control signal appears in the left of the display.

DE SOURCE FF

The changed signal value of steering remote control

Press /ENT to execute the setting value.

The confirmed signal value of steering remote control appears in the right of the display. With doing so, the function of the unit is assigned to the steering remote control button.

DE SOURCE DE

The confirmed signal value of steering remote control

Repeat steps 1 to 3, and set each button.

When settings have been completed, press /ESC to return to the previous mode.

Turning Mute Mode On / Off (INT MUTE)

MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)

If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the device.

Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode

AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial Setting)

An external device (such as a portable music player) can be connected to the iPod Direct connector of this unit. An iPod Direct/RCA Interface cable (optional) is required. A portable music device and an iPod cannot be connected to the iPod Direct connector at the same time.

AUX+ ON : Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If

AUX+ OFF : Set to OFF when an iPod is connected.

You can change the AUX+ name display when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON. Press AUX+ NAME by turning the Rotary encoder, then press /ENT. After that, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired AUX+ name.

Setting the AUX+ Level (AUX IN GAIN)

LOW (Initial setting ) / HIGH

After setting to ON in “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode”, this setting can be carried out.

LOW: Decreases the external input audio level. HIGH: Increases the external input audio level.

Setting the External Digital Input

D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting)

When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXA-H701) and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET are connected, set DIGITAL AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound. You can change the Digital AUX name display when DIGITAL AUX is set to ON. Press select DIGITAL AUX name by turning the Rotary encoder, then press

/ENT. After that, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired

Digital AUX name.

• Press SOURCE/ , and select the DIGITAL-AUX mode, and adjust

the volume, etc.

• After input selection is completed, turn the ignition off and back on

again. Setting of the optical digital input switch is completed.

• 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.

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 (KCA-410C) to this component. You can change the AUX name display when AUX IN is set to ON. Press turning the Rotary encoder, and then press /ENT. After that, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired AUX name. 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/ then press BAND/TA to select your desired device.

SOURCE/ is pressed and AUX+ is selected, the

sound of the portable device is input to the unit.

/ENT when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, and select

/ENT when DIGITAL AUX is set to ON, and

/ENT when AUX IN is set to ON, and select AUX NAME by

to select AUX mode and

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USB memory (Optional)

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with the USB memory (Optional)

SOURCE/

Controlling USB memory (Optional)

A USB memory may be connected to this unit. With a USB memory connected to this unit, the USB memory will be controllable from this unit.

• The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative

only when a USB memory is connected.

If you connect a USB memory containing MP3/WMA/AAC, you can play these files on this unit.

Press SOURCE/ to switch to the USB AUDIO mode.

The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER DISC USB AUDIO iPod*1 / AUX+*2 BT AUDIO*3 CHANGER*4 TUNER

*1Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set

to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (

*2Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting

the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (

*3Only when BLUETOOTH IN is set to ADAPTE, refer to “Setting the

Bluetooth Connection” (

*4Only when the CD changer is connected.

To pause playback, press / .

Pressing / again will resume the playback.

• The root folder is displayed as “ROOT” in the Folder Name Search

mode.

• This unit plays back files on a USB memory device with the same

controls and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA/AAC. For details, refer to “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” on

• Before disconnecting USB memory, be sure to change to another

source or set to pause.

• The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR

(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.

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iPod® (Optional)

VIEW

/ENT

/ESC

page 21).

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Preset buttons (1 through 6)

page 21).

SOURCE/

Rotary encoder

An iPod® can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional.

• Set AUX+ SETUP to OFF when an iPod is connected (refer to

“Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” on

• When Bluetooth Box and iPod are connected at the same time, be

sure to disconnect the iPod from Bluetooth Box while turn ACC to off.

iPods usable with this unit

• The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini or iPod nano. iPod Shuffle cannot be used, however.

• Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock connector cannot be connected to the unit.

• The unit can be used with the following iPod.

Fourth generation iPod Fifth generation iPod iPod photo iPod mini First generation iPod nano Second generation iPod nano

• If the unit is used with iPod software versions of iTunes earlier than

7.1.0.59, correct function and performance are not guaranteed.

Playback

Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode.

The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER DISC USB AUDIO iPod*1 / AUX+*2 BT AUDIO*3 CHANGER*4 TUNER

*1Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set

to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (

*2Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting

the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (

*3Only when BLUETOOTH IN is set to ADAPTE, refer to “Setting the

Bluetooth Connection” (

*4Only when the CD changer is connected.

Press or to select the desired song.

Return to the beginning of the current song:

Press .

Fast backward through current song:

Press and hold .

Advance to the beginning of the next song:

Press .

Fast forward through current song:

Press and hold .

To pause playback, press / .

Pressing / again will resume playback.

• A song playing on the iPod while it is connected to this unit will

continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.

• If you listen to an episode from a selected podcast or audiobook, the

episode can be changed by pressing

• An episode may have several chapters. The chapter can be changed

by pressing

or .

Searching for a desired Song

An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag information and keeping these songs organised in playlists, this unit’s search functions will ease song searches. Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/ Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer/Audiobook search mode to narrow searches based on the table below.

Hierarchy 1 Hierarchy 2 Hierarc hy 3 Hierarchy 4

Playlist Song — —

Artist* Album* Song —

Album* Song — —

Song — — —

Podcast Episode — —

Genre* Artist* Album* Song

Composer* Album* Song —

Audiobook — — —

For example: Searching by Artist name. The following example explains how an ARTIST search is performed. Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs.

Press /

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST search mode, and then press

PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PODCAST

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired Artist, and then press

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired Album, and then press

ENT

to activate the search selection mode.

GENRE COMPOSER AUDIOBOOK PLAYLIST

/ENT.

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Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired Song, and then press

The selected song is played back.

• After pressing and holding /ENT for at least 2 seconds while in

each hierarchy (except Song and Audiobook hierarchy), all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back.

• After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “*”, press and hold

/ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod or

selected search mode.

• While in the search mode, if you press and hold /ESC for 2

seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search mode is cancelled.

• In the search mode, pressing /ESC will return to the previous

mode.

• When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be

cancelled.

• “NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected

playlist in the PLAYLIST search mode.

• “NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the

iPod in the PODCAST search mode.

• “NO AUDIOBOOK” will be displayed if there is no audiobook data

in the iPod in the AUDIOBOOK search mode.

• If “iPod name” stored in the iPod is selected in the desired Playlist

search mode, and in the iPod. Also, if you press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds, all songs in the iPod are played back.

• Depending on the iPod, podcast search is not supported.

• If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search

mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on

/ENT is pressed, you can search for all songs

/ENT.

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Quick Search

Direct Search Function

The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album, song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/ Genre/Composer/Audiobook mode, you can quickly target any song.

In the search mode, press any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) to quickly skip over a

designated percent of your song content.

Song search example: If there are 100 songs in your iPod, they are divided into 6 groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are assigned to the preset buttons (1 through 6).

Example 1: Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.

Example 2: Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.

All 100 songs (100%)

0% 17% 33% 50% 67% 83%

Preset

buttons

Songs

1 2 3 4 5 6

First

17th

33rd

song

50th

song

67th

song

Podcast/

83rd

song

You can search a song from all songs in the iPod without selecting an album, artist, etc.

Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds to activate the Quick Search mode.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select a desired song.

The selected song is played back immediately.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

• If many songs are in the iPod, it takes time to search for songs.

• If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search

mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on

• This function is inactive during repeat (RPT) playback.

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Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer

Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer can be easily changed. For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can be changed.

Press or to select the desired Playlist/Artist/Album/ Genre/Composer.

• If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is

inactive.

• If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that

artist are searchable.

• This function is inactive during shuffle (M.I.X.) playback.

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Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)

Repeat Play

The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on this unit.

Shuffle Albums:

The songs on each album are played back in proper order. Upon completion of all the songs on the album, the next album is selected randomly. This continues until all albums have been played.

Shuffle Songs:

Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected category (playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category are played just once until all songs have been played.

Press 5 .

The songs are played back in random sequence.

M.I.X. M.I.X. (off) M.I.X.

(Shuffle Albums) (Shuffle Songs)

To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.

• If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X.

play, the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle

is selected.

Albums

Shuffle ALL:

Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod randomly. Any one song does not play back again until all songs have been played back.

Press 6.

The songs are played back in random sequence.

M.I.X. (off) M.I.X. (Shuffle ALL)

To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.

• If Shuffle ALL is selected, the selected songs being played back in the

search mode are cancelled.

Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.

Repeat One:

A single song is repeatedly played back.

Press 4.

The song is played back repeatedly.

RPT (off) RPT (Repeat One)

To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above procedure.

• During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing

or .

Displaying the Text

You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.

Press VIEW.

Each press changes the display.

• When the TEXT SCROLL is set to MANU, press and hold VIEW for

at least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time.

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME ARTIST NAME* ALBUM NAME* SONG NAME* TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME

* TAG information

“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag information.

• Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.

• If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many

characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended. The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128 (128 byte).

• Some characters may not be correctly displayed.

• “NO SUPPORT” is displayed if text information is not supported by

the unit.

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IMPRINT Operation (Optional)

Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world’s first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality, which enables us to experience music the way the artist intended, refer to “About IMPRINT” ( When the IMPRINT-BOX (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is connected to this unit, MultEQ and the following sound adjustment can be performed.

SOURCE/

Rotary encoder

BAND/TA

/ESC

Changing MultEQ mode

MultEQ, developed by Audyssey Labs, automatically corrects the audio for the listening environment. The system is optimized for selected positions in the vehicle. To accomplish this, MultEQ must take measurements of the vehicles response characteristics. For details on the set up procedure, consult your authorized Alpine dealer.

Press and hold IMPRINT for at least 2 seconds to change MultEQ mode.

MULTEQ OFF (Manual Mode) CURVE 1 (MultEQ-1) CURVE 2 (MultEQ-2) MULTEQ OFF (Manual Mode)

• The Curve mode can be selected only when curve 1 and curve 2 are

stored.

• When using MultEQ, MEDIAXPANDER, MX LEV MODE,

CROSSOVER, T.CORR PARA, FACTORY’S EQ, SUBW PHASE, SUBW CHANNEL, TW SETUP, EQ MODE, FILTER TYPE and PARAMETER EQ/GRAPHIC EQ are set automatically. They are no longer user adjustable.

• When an external audio processor is connected, the MultEQ function

cannot be used.

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/ENT

Preset buttons

(1 through 6)

IMPRINT

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/

Treble Level/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Balance (Between Left and Right)/ Black Out in MultEQ mode

You can change these settings to create your own preference in MultEQ (CURVE 1 or CURVE 2) mode.

Press IMPRINT to activate the MultEQ adjustment mode.

Turn t he Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then press

SUBW LEVEL*1 BASS LEVEL TREBLE LEVEL FAD ER *2 BALANCE BLACK OUT*3 SUBW LEVEL

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to change the setting as below, and then press

Subwoofer level: 0 ~ +15 Bass level: -7~+7 Treble level: -7~+7 Fader: R15 ~ F15 Balance: L15 ~ R15 Black Out: ON/OFF

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds after selecting the

SUBW LEVEL, BASS LEVEL, TREBLE LEVEL, FADER, BALANCE or BLACK OUT mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.

*1When the SUBWOOFER mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be

adjusted, and the SUBWOOFER ON/OFF cannot be adjusted in MultEQ (CURVE 1 or CURVE 2) mode.

*2If you set the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) switch of

the Imprint-Box (PXA-H100) to 2.2ch (3WAY), you cannot adjust the FADER mode. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.

*3When Blackout mode is turned on, all display indications on this unit

will turn off to reduce power consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality. 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.

• Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display

indications do not work.

/ENT.

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Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode

You can change these sound settings to create your own preference when the MultEQ mode is set to MULTEQ OFF (Manual Mode).

Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the Sound menu modes to modify. See the applicable section below for details about the selected item.

Press IMPRINT to activate the Sound menu selection mode.

Turn t he Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then press

SUBWOOFER SUBW SYSTEM SUBW CHANNEL FILTER TYPE MEDIAXPANDER MX LEV MODE EQ MODE T.CORR PARA SOUND ADJUST BLACK OUT SUBWOOFER (e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)

*1These functions are inoperable when SUBWOOFER is set to OFF. *2This function can be operable only when PXA-H100 (sold

separately) is connected and 2.2ch (3WAY) mode is set. For details,

refer to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100. *3This function is inoperable when MEDIAXPANDER is set to OFF. *4In step 2, three sound adjustment items (PARAMETER EQ/

GRAPHIC EQ, T.CORRECTION, CROSSOVER) can be selected in

SOUND ADJUST mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the

desired item, and then press

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then press

(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF)

Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• MEDIAXPANDER FACTORY’S EQ, PARAMETER EQ/GRAPHIC

EQ, EQ MODE and MX LEV MODE Adjustment are inoperable

when DEFEAT is set to ON.

• Pressing /ESC returns to the previous Sound menu mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, Sound menu mode is

canceled.

Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF

When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level (refer to

page 15).

SUBW OFF SUBW ON (Initial setting)

/ENT.

FACTORY’S EQ TW SETUP

SUBW PHASE

/ENT to continue to step 3.

/ENT.

Setting the Subwoofer System

When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System1 or System2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) SUBW SYS 2

SUBW SYS 1 : Subwoofer level changes according to the main

SUBW SYS 2 : Subwoofer level change is different from the

volume setting.

main volume setting. For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible.

Setting the Subwoofer Phase

NORMAL (Initial setting) REVERSE

The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.

Setting the Subwoofer Channel (SUBW CHANNEL)

You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to set the correct output for your subwoofer type.

STEREO (Initial setting) MONO

STEREO: Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output MONO: Subwoofer monaural output

Equalizer Presets (FACTORY’S EQ)

10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of musical source material.

FLAT POPS ROCK NEWS JAZZ&BLUES ELEC DANCE HIP HOP&RAP EASY LISTEN COUNTRY CLASSICAL USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 USER 4 USER 5 USER 6

• By selecting USER 1 to 6, you can recall the stored preset number in

“Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve” ( the Parametric Equalizer Curve” (page 28) .

page 29) or “Adjusting

Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)

Setting the response characteristic of tweeter to FLAT in 2.2ch (3WAY) mode could damage the speaker. Make sure the Crossover cut-off is appropriate for the tweeter being used (see “Adjusting the Crossover Settings” on

MAKER’S (Initial setting ) USER’S

MAKER’S: As protection from possible speaker damage, FLAT

USER’S: The FLAT setting is possible in 2.2ch (3WAY) mode.

page 29).

cannot be set for the response slope of the high range speaker in 2.2ch (3WAY) mode.

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Setting the Filter type

NORMAL (Initial setting) INDIVIDUAL

NORMAL (L=R): Left and right speakers are adjusted

INDIVIDUAL (L/R): Left and right speakers are individually

equally.

adjusted.

Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF

When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level (refer to

page 28).

MX OFF (Initial setting) MX ON

Setting EQ mode

This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic equalizer.

PARAMETER EQ (Initial setting) GRAPHIC EQ

PEQ:

5-band Parametric EQ

GEQ:

7-band Graphic EQ

Setting the Time Correction Unit (T.CORR PARA)

You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.

CM (Initial setting) INCH

Setting the MX Level

MX (MEDIAXPANDER) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB memory and iPod, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.

Changing the source to which you want to apply Media Xpander.

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 (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 por tion 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, MOVIE, or MUSIC) that corresponds to the media connected.

• Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA/AAC can

have its own MX setting.

• On disks with both MP3/WMA/AAC and CD-DA, when the source

changes from “MP3/WMA/AAC to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to

MP3/WMA/AAC”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.

• Setting to EFFECT OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.

• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

• There is no MX mode for MW and LW 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/AAC and iPod.

Blackout Mode On and Off

When Blackout mode is turned on, all display indications on this unit will turn off to reduce power consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality.

B.OUT OFF (Initial setting) B.OUT ON

• When Blackout mode is set to ON, after 5 seconds, all displays on the

unit 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.

Sound Field Adjustment (SOUND ADJUST)

The setting of PARAMETER EQ/GRAPHIC EQ, T.CORRECTION and CROSSOVER can be adjusted in this mode.

Adjusting 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 PARAMETER EQ. For details, refer to “Setting EQ mode” (

After selecting PA RA M ET E R EQ from the SOUND ADJUST mode, press BAND/TA to select the band to be adjusted.

B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 1

Press or to select frequency bands.

Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)

Band-1: 20 Hz~80 Hz (63 Hz) Band-2: 50 Hz~200 Hz (150 Hz) Band-3: 125 Hz~3.2 kHz (400 Hz) Band-4: 315 Hz~8 kHz (1 kHz) Band-5: 800 Hz~20 kHz (2.5 kHz)

page 28).

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Tur n t h e Rotary encoder to adjust the level.

Adjustable level: -6 to +6 dB

Press SOURCE/ to set the bandwidth (Q).

Adjustable bandwidth: 1, 1.5, 3

To adjust another band, repeat steps 4 to 7 and adjust all bands.

• The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.

• While adjusting the PARAMETER EQ, you should consider the

frequency response of the connected speakers.

Adjusting 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 GRAPHIC EQ. For details, refer to “Setting EQ mode” (

page 28).

After selecting GRAPHIC EQ from the SOUND ADJUST mode, press BAND/TA to select the band to be adjusted.

B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 1

Band-1 (63 Hz) / Band-2 (150 Hz) / Band-3 (400 Hz) / Band-4 (1 kHz) / Band-5 (2.5 kHz) / Band-6 (6.3 kHz) / Band-7 (17.5 kHz)

Tur n t h e Rotary encoder to adjust the level.

Adjustable output level: -6 to +6 dB

To adjust another band, repeat steps 1 and 2, and then adjust all bands.

Adjusting the Time Correction

Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About Time Correction” (

page 31).

After selecting T.CORRECTION from the SOUND ADJUST mode, press BAND/TA to select a speaker to be adjusted.

2.2ch (3WAY) System

F-L (Initial setting) (Mid-L) (Mid-R) (High-L ) (High-R) SW-L SW-R F-L

F-R R-L R-R

(Mid-L)

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to adjust the distance correction value (0.0 to 336.6cm).

L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other

speakers)

Refer to “Time Correction Value List” on page 31.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set another speaker.

By setting these values to make its sound reach the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.

Adjusting the Crossover Settings

Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Crossover” (

page 32).

2.2ch (3WAY) System

After selecting CROSSOVER from the SOUND ADJUST mode, press BAND/TA to select the band to be adjusted.

2.2ch (3WAY) System / NORMAL (L=R)

Setting items:

LOW / M-L / M-H / HIGH

2.2ch (3WAY) System / INDIVIDUAL (L/R)

Setting items:

L-L / L-R / ML-L / ML-R / MH-L / MH-R / H-L / H-R

Press or to select the desired cut-off frequency (Crossover Point).

Adjustable frequency bands:

2.2ch (3WAY) System

Setting items:

LOW / M-L 20 Hz~200 Hz M-H 20 Hz~20 kHz HIGH (1 kHz~20 kHz)*1/(20 Hz~20 kHz)*

*1When Maker’s is selected, refer to “Setting the Response Slope for

the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)” (

*2When User’s is selected, refer to “Setting the Response Slope for the

High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)” (

page 27).

4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System

F-L (Initial setting) (Front-L) (Front-R) (Rear-L) (Rear-R) SW-L SW-R F-L

F-R R-L R-R

(Front-L)

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Press SOURCE/ to adjust the slope.

Adjustable slope: FLAT*, 6 dB/oct., 12 dB/oct., 18 dB/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 27). 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 this unit, a message is

displayed when the response slope for the high range speaker is set

to FLAT.

Tur n t h e Rotary encoder to adjust the output level.

Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other bands.

24 dB/oct.

4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System

After selecting CROSSOVER from the SOUND ADJUST mode, press BAND/TA to select the band to be adjusted.

4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System / NORMAL (L=R)

setting items:

LOW (SUB-W) / MID (REAR) / HIGH (FRONT)

4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System / INDIVIDUAL (L/R)

setting items:

L (SUB-W)-L / L (SUB-W)-R / M (REAR)-L / M (REAR)-R / H (FRONT)-L / H (FRONT)-R

Press or to select the desired cut-off (Crossover Point).

Adjustable frequency bands:

4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System

Setting items:

20 Hz~200 Hz

Press SOURCE/ to adjust the slope.

Adjustable slope: FLAT, 6 dB/oct., 12 dB/oct., 18 dB/oct.,

Tur n t h e Rotary encoder to adjust the output level.

Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.

24 dB/oct.

frequency

Storing the Sound Field Adjustment Settings

The SOUND ADJUST Settings containing PARAMETER EQ/ GRAPHIC EQ, T.CORRECTION and CROSSOVER settings can be stored in the preset memory.

When the settings of SOUND ADJUST have been completed, select any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) in any item of the SOUND ADJUST mode (e.g. CROSSOVER), press and hold the desired preset buttons for at least 2 seconds.

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select PROTECT YES/NO, and then press /ENT to store the adjusted contents.

PROTECT YES

• If YES is selected, the adjusted contents are protected and stored into

the preset buttons. When you want to store the parameter into a protected preset button, “REPLACE NO/YES” can be selected.

• If NO is selected, the preset is stored.

• While perform this operation, all adjusted contents of PARAMETER

EQ/GRAPHIC EQ, T.CORRECTION and CROSSOVER will be stored in the preset buttons.

• The stored contents are not deleted even when resetting the unit or

disconnecting the battery.

• The stored contents can be recalled by performing operation in

“Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment Settings” (

(Initial setting)

PROTECT NO

page 30).

Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment Settings

The stored SOUND ADJUST Settings contain PARAMETER EQ/ GRAPHIC EQ, T.CORRECTION and CROSSOVER settings that are stored in the preset memory.

After selecting any item of the SOUND ADJUST mode (e.g. CROSSOVER), press any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired characteristic in memory to recall the stored settings.

Press the preset buttons again to return to the SOUND ADJUST mode.

• While performing this operation, all adjustment contents of

PARAMETER EQ/GRAPHIC EQ, T.CORRECTION and CROSSOVER stored in the preset buttons will be recalled.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other bands.

• While adjusting the CROSSOVER, you should consider the frequency

response of the connected speakers.

• About the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) system,

you can switch to 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.)

system mode with the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.)

switch on the PXA-H100. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of

PXA-H100.

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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, this unit 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 3.4cm steps.

Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat

Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker to a high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.

5.1ms

0.5m

2.25m

The sound is not balanced because the distance between the listening position and the various speakers is different. The difference in distance between the front left speaker and the rear right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8"). Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left speaker in the diagram on the above.

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*1 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)

*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.

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 measure the distance (in meters) between your head and the various speakers.

Calculate the difference between the distance correction value to the farthest speaker and the other speakers.

L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other

speakers)

These values are the time correction values for the different speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.

Time Correction Value List

Time

Delay

Number

0 0.0 0.0 0.0 51 5.1 173.4 68.3

1 0.1 3.4 1.3 52 5.2 176.8 69.7

2 0.2 6.8 2.7 53 5.3 180.2 71.0

3 0.3 10.2 4.0 54 5.4 183.6 72.4

4 0.4 13.6 5.4 55 5.5 187.0 73.7

5 0.5 17.0 6.7 56 5.6 190.4 75.0

6 0.6 20.4 8.0 57 5.7 193.8 76.4

7 0.7 23.8 9.4 58 5.8 197.2 77.7

8 0.8 27.2 10.7 59 5.9 200.6 79.1

9 0.9 30.6 12.1 60 6.0 204.0 80.4

10 1.0 34.0 13.4 61 6.1 207.4 81.7

11 1.1 37.4 14.7 62 6.2 210.8 83.1

12 1.2 40.8 16.1 63 6.3 214.2 84.4

13 1.3 44.2 17.4 64 6.4 217.6 85.8

14 1.4 47.6 18.8 65 6.5 221.0 87.1

15 1.5 51.0 20.1 66 6.6 224.4 88.4

16 1.6 54.4 21.4 67 6.7 227.8 89.8

17 1.7 57.8 22.8 68 6.8 231.2 91.1

18 1.8 61.2 24.1 69 6.9 234.6 92.5

19 1.9 64.6 25.5 70 7.0 238.0 93.8

20 2.0 68.0 26.8 71 7.1 241.4 95.1

21 2.1 71.4 28.1 72 7.2 244.8 96.5

22 2.2 74.8 29.5 73 7.3 248.2 97.8

23 2.3 78.2 30.8 74 7.4 251.6 99.2

24 2.4 81.6 32.2 75 7.5 255.0 100.5

25 2.5 85.0 33.5 76 7.6 258.4 101.8

26 2.6 88.4 34.8 77 7.7 261.8 103.2

27 2.7 91.8 36.2 78 7.8 265.2 104.5

28 2.8 95.2 37.5 79 7.9 268.6 105.9

29 2.9 98.6 38.9 80 8.0 272.0 107.2

30 3.0 102.0 40.2 81 8.1 275.4 108.5

31 3.1 105.4 41.5 82 8.2 278.8 109.9

32 3.2 108.8 42.9 83 8.3 282.2 111.2

33 3.3 112.2 44.2 84 8.4 285.6 112.6

34 3.4 115.6 45.6 85 8.5 289.0 113.9

35 3.5 119.0 46.9 86 8.6 292.4 115.2

36 3.6 122.4 48.2 87 8.7 295.8 116.6

37 3.7 125.8 49.6 88 8.8 299.2 117.9

38 3.8 129.2 50.9 89 8.9 302.6 119.3

39 3.9 132.6 52.3 90 9.0 306.0 120.6

40 4.0 136.0 53.6 91 9.1 309.4 121.9

41 4.1 139.4 54.9 92 9.2 312.8 123.3

42 4.2 142.8 56.3 93 9.3 316.2 124.6

43 4.3 146.2 57.6 94 9.4 319.6 126.0

44 4.4 149.6 59.0 95 9.5 323.0 127.3

45 4.5 153.0 60.3 96 9.6 326.4 128.6

46 4.6 156.4 61.6 97 9.7 329.8 130.0

47 4.7 159.8 63.0 98 9.8 333.2 131.3

48 4.8 163.2 64.3 99 9.9 336.6 132.7

49 4.9 166.6 65.7

50 5.0 170.0 67.0

Difference

(ms)

Distance

(cm)

Distance

(inch)

Number

Delay

Time

Difference

(ms)

Distance

(cm)

Distance

(inch)

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About the Crossover

Level adjusting (0 to -12 dB)

Output frequency range

Crossover (X-OVER):

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.

4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) mode

Cut-off frequency (1/3 octave steps)

HPF LPF HPF LPF

Slope

Level

FLAT, 6,

Low range speaker

----

20 Hz 200 Hz

----

12, 18, 24 dB/

0 to

-12 dB

oct.

Rear high range speaker

Front high range speaker

20 Hz 200 Hz

Low range High range

----

FLAT, 6,

12, 18,

24 dB/oct.

FLAT, 6,

12, 18,

24 dB/oct.

----

0 to

-12 dB

0 to

-12 dB

Slope FLAT

Slope adjusting

20 Hz

HPF cut-off frequency

(Different from actual display)

LPF cut-off frequency

• 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.

(Different from actual display)

2.2ch (3WAY) mode

Low range speaker

Mid range speaker

High range speaker

* Only when selecting User’s in “Setting the Response Slope for the

High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)” (

Cut-off frequency

(1/3 octave steps)

HPF LPF HPF LPF

20 Hz -

---200 Hz

20 Hz 200 Hz

20 Hz 20 kHz

1 kHz 20 kHz, (20 Hz ~

----

20 kHz)*

----

FLAT, 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct.

FLAT* 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct.

Slope

FLAT, 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct. FLAT, 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct.

page 27).

Low range Mid range High range

(Different from actual display)

----

Level

0 to

-12 dB

0 to

-12 dB

0 to

-12 dB

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About IMPRINT

VISION VS. REALITY

All good music starts as an artist’s vision. After countless hours of rehearsing, recording and mixing, that vision is ready for us to hear on discs, radio and other media. But do we hear it as the artist created it? Unfortunately, the reality is that we are almost never able to listen to it in the exact way the artist intended. Especially when we are listening in a car.

CARS ARE TERRIBLE LISTENING SPACES

Car interiors are full of materials that obstruct and degrade sound quality. For example, windows amplify and reflect high frequencies. Seat and dashboard coverings change certain frequencies. Carpets absorb and suppress mid frequencies. Graphic and parametric EQs are only partial remedies for these problems. In addition, the speakers are not located at equal distances from listeners, creating an unbalanced, uncentered sound stage. Time correction can help fix this, but only for one listening position.

INTRODUCING IMPRINT

These acoustical problems are so severe that no correction system has been able to overcome them. Until now, with the introduction of IMPRINT, Alpine provides a hardware/software combination that not only solves these problems, it actually improves the sound stage, tonal balance and definition - and does it automatically, in a matter of minutes!

HOW IMPRINT IS DIFFERENT

IMPRINT using MultEQ is superior to other equalisation systems in five ways.

• It is the only system that measures the entire listening area, capturing time domain information from each listening location and applying a proprietary method for processing it to represent all seat locations. This gives the people in each seat the optimal listening experience.

• It corrects both time and frequency problems, for an improved soundstage and smoother, more natural sound.

• It uses dynamic frequency allocation to apply hundreds of points of correction to those areas where the sound problems are greatest.

• It determines optimized blending points for low frequency crossovers.

• It provides, in minutes, vehicle sound tuning that generally takes skilled professionals days to accomplish.

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Changer (Optional)

Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional)

F/SETUP

Select buttons

(1 through 6)

SOURCE/

BAND/TA

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 AiNET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from this unit. Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled by this unit. See “Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)” on page 34 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/ to activate the CHANGER mode.

The display shows the disc number and track number.

• The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.

• Press BAND/TA to switch the Disc mode in the Changer mode.

Press F/SETUP to activate the disc selection mode.

Disc Select Mode

(Disc No.1~6)

Disc Select Mode*

(Disc No.7~12)

If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.

Press SOURCE/ to switch to the MP3 Changer mode.

Press any one of the disc select buttons (1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs

loaded in the CD Changer.

To pause playback, press / .

Pressing / 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/AAC”

pages 11 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/ on this unit to activate the CD Changer mode.

Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (RUE-4202) to activate the CD Changer mode.

SOURCE

BAND

RPT/M.I.X. Mode

Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer.

The selected disc number appears in the display and CD/MP3 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/AAC section.

* When a 12-disc CD changer is connected.

Disc Select Mode

(Disc No.1~6)

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Press BAND/TA to activate the CD Changer Selection mode.

The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for several seconds.

Press BAND/TA until the desired CD Changer indicator appears on the display.

• If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show

“NO CHANGER-(No.)”.

• To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC”

(pages 11-14).

• For further details about the external input (AUX) when using

KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” page 21.

Information

In Case of Difficulty

If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.

Basic

No function or display.

• Vehicle’s ignition is off.

- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with the vehicle’s ignition off.

• Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.

- Check power lead and battery lead connections.

•Blown fuse.

- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if

necessary.

• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise etc.

- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed

article.

Radio

Unable to receive stations.

• No antenna or open connection in cable.

- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;

replace the antenna or cable if necessary.

Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.

• You are in a weak signal area.

- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.

• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may not be grounded and connected properly.

- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is

properly grounded at its mounting location.

• The antenna may not be the proper length.

- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the

antenna with a new one.

Broadcast is noisy.

• The antenna is not the proper length.

- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.

• The antenna is poorly grounded.

- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting

location.

CD Player 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 commercially 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 . After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.

• Close session (finalisation) has not been performed.

- Perform finalisation and attempt playback again.

MP3/WMA/AAC

MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.

• Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA/AAC format is not compatible.

- Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a

supported format. Refer to “About MP3/WMA/AAC”

pages 13-14), then rewrite in the format supported by this

( device.

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Audio

The sound is not output from the speakers.

• Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.

- POWER IC is switched to “ON” (page 20).

iPod

iPod does not play and no sound is output.

• The iPod has not been recognised.

- Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up” page 7). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the

( iPod.

Indication for CD Player

• 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:

Press the button again for at least 2 seconds. If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

• Mechanism error.

1) Press the button and eject the CD.

If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.

2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the

button again. If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the

button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.

• When “ERROR” is displayed:

If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET switch (refer to page 7) and press again. If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.

Indication for CD Changer

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

- The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to normal operating range.

• 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.

• A disc is left inside the CD Changer.

- Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the CD Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD magazine into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside the CD Changer.

• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.

- Insert a magazine.

• No indicated disc.

- Choose another disc.

• A copy-protected WMA file was played back.

- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.

• A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.

- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.

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Indication for USB memory

Indication for iPod Mode

• Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device (an error message may be displayed if the USB device that is not compatible with the unit is connected). USB memory is a malfunction or it is shorted.

- Connect another USB memory.

DEVICE ERROR

• A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected.

- Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit.

NO USB UNIT

• A USB memory is not connected.

- Make sure the USB memory device is correctly connected and

the cable is not excessively bent.

• No song (file) is stored in the USB memory.

- Connect the USB memory device after storing songs (files).

• A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.

- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.

• The iPod is not connected.

- Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to “Connections”). Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.

• There are no songs in the iPod.

- Download songs to the iPod and connect to this unit.

• Communication error.

- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.

- Check the display by reconnecting between the iPod and this unit, using the iPod cable.

• Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with this unit.

- Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this

unit.

• A copy-protected WMA file was played back.

- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.

NO SUPPORT

• Text information that is not recognizable by the unit has been input.

- Use a USB memory device with input text information that is

supported by the unit.

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Specifications

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 87.5-108.0 MHz

Mono Usable Sensitivity 0.7 µV

Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB

Stereo Separation 35 dB

Capture Ratio 2.0 dB

MW TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 531-1,602 kHz

Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 25.1 µV/28 dB

CHASSIS SIZE

Width 178 mm (7")

Height 50 mm (2")

Depth 160 mm (6-1/4")

NOSEPIECE SIZE

Width 170 mm (6-3/4")

Height 46 mm (1-13/16")

Depth 24 mm (15/16")

• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design

are subject to change without notice.

LW TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 153-281 kHz

Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 31.6 µV/30 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

USB SECTION

USB requirements USB 1.1/2.0

Max. Power Consumption 500 mA

USB Class Mass Storage

File System FAT 12/16/32

MP3 Decoding MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3

WMA Decoding Windows Media™ Audio

AAC Decoding AAC-LC format “.m4a” file

Number of Channels 2-Channel (Stereo)

Frequency Response* 5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB)

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)

* Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder

software/bit rate.

CAUTION

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

(Bottom si de of player)

GENERAL

Power Requirement 14.4 V DC

Maximum Power Output 50 W × 4

Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10 k ohms

Bass ±14 dB at 60 Hz

Treb le ±14 dB at 10 kHz

Weight 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)

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(11-16 V allowable)

Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and for proper use.

pages 3 and 5 of this manual thoroughly

Warning

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.

Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.

DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.

Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.

When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.

DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.

Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER.

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 damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.

•

Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.

•

When making connections to the vehicle’s electrical system, be aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the the intended circuit of the 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-9884R 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.

CDA-9884R

uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to

. This will reduce any chance of

to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for

CDA-9884R

has the appropriate

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number or the engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.

SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: PLACE OF PURCHASE:

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Installation

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.

• The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal

plane, back to front.

Less than 35°

Bracket

Mounting Sleeve (Included)

Rubber Cap (Included)

Hex Bolt (Included)

Dashboard

When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA-9884R and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle does not have the Mounting Support, reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all other leads of the CDA-9884R according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section.

• For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing

location.

Slide the CDA-9884R into the dashboard. When the

unit is in place, make sure the locking pins are fully seated in the down position. This can be done by pressing firmly in on the unit while pushing the locking pin down with a small screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel.

Metal Mounting Strap

Hex Nut (M5)

∗

Screw

Bolt Stud

This unit

Lock Pin

Pressure Plates*

This unit

* If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the

pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.

Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see “Removal” on into the dashboard and fix it with the metal shackles.

page 40). Slide the mounting sleeve

Removal

1. Remove the detachable front panel.

2. Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the locking pins to the “up” position (see above drawing). As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the second pin.

3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.

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Front Frame

Screws (M5 × 8)

This unit

Mounting Bracket

(Included)

USB memory Connection (sold separately)

Connect USB memory

Connect USB memory to USB Connector.

This unit

USB Connector

Cable (sold separately)

USB memory (sold separately)

Remove USB memory

Pull out USB memory squarely from the USB Connector.

This unit

• When removing USB memory, pull it out straight.

• If sound is not output or USB memory is not recognised even when

USB memory is connected, remove USB memory once, then connect it again.

• Change to a source other than the USB memory mode, then remove

the USB memory. If the USB memory is removed in the USB memory mode, data may be damaged.

• Route the USB cable away from another cables, etc.

USB Connector

Cable (sold separately)

USB memory (sold separately)

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Connections

(Black) ADAPTIVE STEERING REMOTE G . GND

(Brown/Yellow) ADAPTIVE STEERING REMOTE CONTROL IN1

(Brown/Orange) ADAPTIVE STEERING REMOTE CONTROL IN2

(Blue)

(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN

(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON

(Red) IGNITION

(Black) GND

(Blue) POWER ANT

DIMMER

BATTERY

(Yellow)

(Orange)

(Green)

(Green/Bl ack)

(White)

(White/Black)

(Grey/Black)

(Grey)

(Violet/Black)

(Violet )

(Black)

To adaptive steering remote control interface box

To iPod

To Vehicle Display Interface

Antenna

JASO Antenna Plug

To vehicle phone

To amplifier or equalizer

To the instrument cluster illumination lead

To power antenna

Ignition Key

Speakers

Rear Left

Front Left

Front Right

Rear Right

ISO Antenna Plug

Battery

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CD Changer

(Sold Separately)

Speakers

Amplifier

Rear Left

Rear Right

Amplifier

Front Left

Front Right

Amplifier

Subwoofers

* The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.

Vehicle Display Interface Connector (Black)

Outputs Vehicle Display Interface control signals. Connect this to the optional Vehicle Display Interface box. For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

Antenna Receptacle Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)

Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular phone which provides ground shorting when a call is received.

Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. When an Imprint BOX PXA-H100 (sold separately) is connected please use the Remote Turn-on lead of PXA-H100 to connect to your amplifier or signal processor. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.

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.

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.

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.

Dimmer Lead (Orange)

This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicle’s dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit.

Battery Lead (Yellow)

Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery.

ISO Power Supply Connector ISO Connector (Speaker Output) Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green) Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black) Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White) Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black) Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black) Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey) Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black) Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet) Ai-NET Connector

Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD changer, Imprint Box Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.

• Be sure to set “Setting the Connected Head Unit (MODEL SETUP)”

to “CD CHG”, when the DHA-S690 is connected.

Steering Remote Control Interface Connector

To steering remote control interface box. For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

Fuse Holder (10A) Rear Output Input RCA Connectors

It can be used as Rear Output or Input RCA connectors. RED is right and WHITE is left.

Front Output Input RCA Connectors

It can be used as Front Output or Input RCA connectors. RED is right and WHITE is left.

Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

System Switch

When connecting a processor using Ai-NET, place the three switches in the EXT AP position. When no device is connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.

• Do not make the three switches to different settings.

• Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch

position.

Power Supply Connector Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer) RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) ISO/JASO Antenna Adaptor (sold separately)

An ISO/JASO antenna adapter may be required, depending on the vehicle.

Adaptive Steering Remote Control In 1 Lead (Brown/ Yel low)

To adaptive steering remote control interface box. For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

Adaptive Steering Remote Control In 2 Lead (Brown/ Orange)

To adaptive steering remote control interface box. For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

Adaptive Steering Remote G.GND

To adaptive steering remote control interface box. For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine

dealer.

iPod Direct Connector (Blue)

Control iPod signals. Connect this to an iPod or to an optional Bluetooth Box. To use a hands-free mobile phone, an optional Bluetooth Box connection is required. For details on connection, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth Box. You can also connect this to an external device (such as a portable player) by using iPod Direct/RCA Interface cable (sold separately).

* Refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 21).

AUX+ ON : When the external device is connected. AUX+ OFF : When an iPod is connected.

FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately)

USB Connector

Connect USB cable.

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.

• Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.

• Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.

• If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.

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Alpine CDA-9884R User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Getting Started

Accessory List

Turning Power On and Off

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Initial System Start-Up

Lowering Volume Quickly

Adjusting Volume

Radio

Presetting Stations Automatically

Listening to Radio

Presetting Stations Manually

Tuning to Preset Stations

Frequency Search Function

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations

Recalling Preset RDS Stations

Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations

PI SEEK Setting

Setting PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception

Receiving Traffic Information

PTY (Programme Type) Tuning

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio

Priority News

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC

Displaying Radio Text

Playback

Repeat Play

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Searching for CD Text

File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)

About MP3/WMA/AAC

Quick Search

Sound Setting

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat

Setting the Subwoofer Level

Setting the Bass Control

Setting the Bass Centre Frequency

Setting the Bass Bandwidth

Setting the Bass Level

Setting the Treble Control

Adjusting the High Pass Filter

Setting the Treble Centre Frequency

Setting the Treble Level

Blackout Mode On and Off

Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF

Turning Loudness On/Off

Setting the Subwoofer System

Other Functions

Displaying the Text

SETUP

BLUETOOTH IN

Setting the Bluetooth Connection

Sound Customizing

Adjusting Source Signal Levels

Visual Customizing

Changing Lighting Colour

Adjusting Display Contrast

Dimmer Control

Scroll Type Setting

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL)

Setting the Language Font

Demonstration

MP3/WMA/AAC

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE)

External Device

Connecting to an External Amplifier

Setting Adaptive Steering Remote Control

Turning Mute Mode On / Off (INT MUTE)

Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode

Setting the AUX+ Level (AUX IN GAIN)

Setting the External Digital Input

Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)