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Operating Instructions
WARNING
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.
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.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING
FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest
Alpine Service Center for repairing.
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery
may cause fire or personal injury.
PRECAUTIONS
Product Cleaning
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything
else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.
Moisture Condensation
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service
Station for servicing.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.
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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 center hole and outside
edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or irregularities, this
could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub
the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a
ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.
Center Hole
Center Hole
New Disc
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
INCORRECTCORRECT
Disc Cleaning
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the
CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface
with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the outer edge.
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a
solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.
Disc Accessories
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard
specifications and may create operational problems. We
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine
CD players.
Bumps
Outside
(Bumps)
Irregular Shaped Discs
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use
any special shape discs.
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.
Installation Location
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:
• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
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On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
• Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
• Do not affix stickers or labels.
• Clean the disc when it is dusty.
• Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.
• Do not use commercially available disc accessories.
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never
expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage
the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW
• If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last
recording session was closed (finalized).
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback
again.
About media that can be played
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo
marks below.
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot
be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritables)
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 pages 11-12.
• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produce sound when played back.
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 connect it to the unit by
using 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 recognized. 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 license for private, non-
commercial use and does not convey a license 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 license for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com”
• Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories
MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
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Getting Started
Rotary encoder
(OPEN)
MUTE
SOURCE/
Accessory List
• Head unit ............................................................................1
• Power cable........................................................................1
• Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set
/ENT
/ESC
F/SETUP
3
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.
Attaching
1
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.
2
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks
firmly into the main unit.
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
1
Turn off the unit power.
2
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.
• 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.
Initial System Start-Up
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first
time, after changing the car battery, etc.
1
Turn off the unit power.
2
Press (OPEN) to open the front panel, and then
remove it.
3
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed
object.
RESET switch
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Adjusting Volume
Turn th e Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.
Lowering Volume Quickly
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume
level by 20 dB.
Press
MUTE
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing
previous level.
to activate the MUTE mode.
MUTE
again will bring the audio back to its
Setting the Time and Calendar
1
Press and hold
activate the SETUP selection mode
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the General
mode, and then press /ENT.
Bluetooth
1
*
Displayed only when INT Mute is OFF and the mode is set to other
than Bluetooth Audio.
3
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select Clock Adjust,
and then press /ENT.
4
Turn th e Rotary encoder to set year.
5
Press /ENT.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 above to set month, day, hour
and minute.
7
Press and hold
return to normal mode.
• Pressing /ESC returns to the previous SETUP mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.
• To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time
announcement, press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds after
setting the “hour”. Minutes will reset to 00. If the display shows over
“30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.
F/SETUP
*1 General Display Bluetooth
F/SETUP
for at least 2 seconds to
.
for at least 2 seconds to
Radio
SOURCE/
Listening to Radio
1
2
3
• The initial mode is Distance mode.
Distance mode:
Local mode:
Manual mode:
4
Rotary encoder
BAND
Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
FM1 FM2 AM FM1
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
DX (Distance mode) LOCAL (Local mode)
MANUAL (Manual mode) DX
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in
(Automatic Seek Tuning).
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic
Seek Tuning).
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.
//
TUNE/A.ME
/ESC
/ENT
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
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Presetting Stations Manually
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio
station you wish to store in the preset memory.
2
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 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).
• If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.
Presetting Stations Automatically
1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
2
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.
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.
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
SOURCE/
Playback
1
Press (OPEN).
The front panel will open.
2
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.
Rotary encoder
(OPEN)
VIEW
/
F/SETUP
/ENT
/ESC
4 5
Tuning to Preset Stations
1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed.
2
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.
Frequency Search Function
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.
1
Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds in
Radio mode to activate Frequency search mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the desired
frequency.
3
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 canceled if no operation is
performed for 10 seconds.
Close the front panel manually.
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to
switch to the DISC mode.
TUNER DISC USB iPod*1/AUX+*2
Bluetooth Audio*
*1Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ Setup is set to
OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ Setup Mode” (page 18).
*2Displayed only when the AUX+ Setup is set to ON, refer to “Setting
the AUX+ Setup Mode” (page 18).
*3Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is set to ADAPTER, refer to
“Bluetooth Setting” (page 17).
*4Only when the CD changer is connected.
3
While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press or to
select the desired folder.
Pressing and holding or will change folders
continuously.
3
CHANGER*4 TUNER
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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 .
5
To pause playback, press / .
Pressing / again will resume playback.
6
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 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 the
iTunes Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection)
cannot be played back on this unit.
• 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
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.
<
Repeat One>
: A disc is repeatedly played back.
<
Repeat All>
1
*
When 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.
<Repeat One>
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly
<Repeat Folder>
<Repeat All>
played back.
: A disc is repeatedly played back.
Volume level
• Press VIEW to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text”
(page 15) for information about display switching.
Elapsed time
2
*
When 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 5 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.
Internal CD mode :
: The tracks are played back in random
<M.I.X. One>
sequence.
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CD Changer mode :
: The tracks are played back in random
<
M.I.X. One
M.I.X. All
<
3
When a CD changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function is
*
connected.
• If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT (REPEAT ALL) play in CD
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :
<M.I.X. Folder>
<
M.I.X. Disc>
4
In the USB mode, all files stored in the USB memory are played back
*
in random sequence, and the “MIX” indicator lights up.
• When songs are played back during Random (M.I.X.) play in the USB
mode, one song can be played back again randomly even if not all
songs in 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 5 seconds.
sequence.
>
: The tracks on all the CDs in the current
magazine will be included in the random
>
playback sequence.
: Only files in a folder are played back in
random sequence.
4
*
: 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.
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.
1
Press /ENT during play.
This will set the search mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the desired
track, and then press /ENT.
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 canceled 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 canceled.
File/Folder Name Search
(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.
1
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press /ENT to
activate the search mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select Folder Name
Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then
press /ENT.
Folder Name Search mode
3
Turn the
4
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 canceled 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 blank.
• When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X.
play mode will be canceled.
File Name Search mode
3
Press or to select another Folder.
4
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary
encoder.
5
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 canceled 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 canceled.
Rotary encoder
to select the desired folder.
Quick Search
You can search for tracks (files).
1
Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds in the
CD/Changer/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick
Search mode.
2
Turn th 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 canceled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.
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About MP3/WMA/AAC
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.
ID3 tags/WMA tags
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA 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
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, the display
is blank.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending
on the contents.
What is MP3?
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity
institution of the IEC.
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD
quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human
ear or masked by other sounds.
What is AAC?
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding”, and is a
basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.
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.
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: “mp3”
WMA: “wma” (ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported)
AAC: “m4a”
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm
that the software being used conforms to the acceptable
formats listed above. It’s possible that the format may be
unplayable even though the extension is valid.
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.
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.
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.
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling
rates.
In the USB mode, the playback time may not be correctly
displayed when a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played
back.
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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’s
documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows.
Root folder
Sound Setting
SOURCE/
Rotary encoder (AUDIO.LOUD)
BAND
/ENT
Folder
* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is
contained in the folder.
MP3/WMA/AAC File
Terminology
Bit rate
This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
the files.
Sampling rate
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz,
so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The
higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the
larger the volume of data.
Encoding
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into
the specified audio compression format.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
etc., written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.
/ESC
SOUND SETUP
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/
Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/
Defeat
1
Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to
choose the desired mode.
• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the
SUBWOOFER, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, VOLUME 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” (page 15).
2
Turn the 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.
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.
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Setting the Subwoofer Level
You can change the Subwoofer Level to create your own tonal
preference.
1
Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting
mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the SUBW. Level
Adjustment mode, and then press
SUBW. Level*1 Bass*2 Tre b l e *2 HPF*2 Black Out
SUBW. Level
3
Turn th 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.
1
When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
*
Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (page 15).
The 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 12).
2
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
*
/ENT.
Setting the Bass Control
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal
preference.
Setting the Bass Level
3
-3*5Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the desired
bass level (–7~+7).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.
4
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, AM, 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, AM, CD, etc.).
• Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display
indications do not work. However, Bass Level is still adjustable if an
audio processor with the Bass function is connected.
3
When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
*
Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (page 15).
*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 12).
Setting the Treble Control
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal
preference.
1
Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting
mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the Bass
Adjustment mode, and then press /ENT.
SUBW. Level*3 Bass*4 Tre b l e *4 HPF*4
Black Out SUBW. Level
Setting the Bass Center Frequency
3
-1 Press BAND to select the desired bass center
frequency.
80 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 60 Hz 80 Hz
Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.
Setting the Bass Bandwidth
3
-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass
bandwidth.
Q1Q2Q3Q4
Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A
wider setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above
and below the center frequency. A narrower setting will
boost only frequencies near the center frequency.
1
Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting
mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the Treble
Adjustment mode, and then press /ENT.
SUBW. Level*6 Bass*7 Tre b l e *7 HPF*7 Black Out
SUBW. Level
Setting the Treble Center Frequency
3
-1 Press BAND to select the desired treble center
frequency.
10 kHz 12.5 kHz 15 kHz 17.5 kHz 10 kHz
Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency ranges.
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Setting the Treble Level
3
-2*8Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the desired
treble level (–7~+7).
You can emphasize or weaken the treble level.
4
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, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble
frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other
sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
• 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.
6
When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
*
Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (page 15).
*7The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
*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 12).
Adjusting the High Pass Filter
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal
taste.
1
Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting
mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the High Pass
Filter (HPF) Adjustment mode, and then press
/ENT.
SUBW. Level*9 Bass*10 Tre b l e *10 HPF*10
Black Out SUBW. Level
3
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the High Pass
Filter frequency.
OFF 80 Hz 120 Hz 160 Hz
4
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.
9
*
When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (page 15).
*10The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
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.
1
Press SOUND SETUP to activate the Sound Setting
mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the Black Out
Adjustment mode, and then press /ENT.
SUBW. Level*11 Bass*12 Tre b l e *12 HPF*12
Black Out SUBW. Level
3
Turn the
OFF (Initial setting) ON
4
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to
cancel the Sound Setting mode, then after 5 seconds
the Blackout Mode is activated.
• 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 OFF in step 3.
*11When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be
adjusted. Refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” (page 15).
*12The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
Rotary encoder
to select the Black Out ON.
Turning Loudness On/Off
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
seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
“LOUD” indicator lights.
• When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot
be made.
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
Rotary encoder (LOUD
) for at least 2
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Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level
(refer to page 13).
1
Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at least 2
seconds to activate the Subwoofer selection mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the Subwoofer
mode, and then press /ENT.
Subwoofer SUBW. System
3
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select Subwoofer ON/
OFF, and then press /ENT.
OFF ON (Initial setting)
4
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.
Setting the Subwoofer System
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System1 or System2
for the desired subwoofer effect.
1
Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at least 2
seconds to activate the Subwoofer selection mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the SUBW.
System mode, and then press /ENT.
Subwoofer SUBW. System
Other Functions
VIEW
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 Manual, 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:
Frequency
(Blank)
Calendar
Clock
(Blank)
(Blank)
Frequency
(Blank)
3
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select Subwoofer
System, and then press /ENT.
Select either System 1 or System 2 for the desired
subwoofer effect.
1 (Initial setting) 2
System 1: Subwoofer level changes according the main
System 2: Subwoofer level change is different from the main
4
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to
volume setting.
volume setting. For example, even at low volume
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.
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.
The display in CD mode:
Track No.
Elapsed Time
Calendar
Clock
Track No.
Elapsed Time
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:
Folder No./File No.
Elapsed Time
Calendar
Clock
4
*
3
Album Name
Song Name
Folder No./File No.
*
3
*
Elapsed Time
(Blank)
(Blank)
Text (Disc Name)
Text (Track Name)
Artist Name
Song Name
Folder Name
File Name
(Blank)
(Blank)
1
*
1
*
4
*
3
*
3
*
2
*
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The display in Bluetooth 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 Bluetooth Interface Module.)
Preset No.
BT Audio
Calendar
Clock
5
Album Name
Song Name
1
Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.
*
*
5
*
(Blank)
(Blank)
Artist Name
Song Name
Preset No.
BT Audio
5
*
5
*
*2The root folder of disc is displayed as blank. The root folder of USB
memory is displayed as “ROOT”.
*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.
1
~
*
*3 If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.
*4When the “Text Scroll” (page 19) is set to “Auto,” the display cannot
be switched by pressing VIEW. The display contents switch
alternately.
*5When a Bluetooth 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.
Indicator/
Mode
CD Mode
—
—
—
—
Text (Disc Name)
being displayed
Text (Track Name)
being displayed
MP3/WMA/AAC/
USB AUDIO Mode
Folder Name
being displayed
Artist Name being
displayed
Album Name
being displayed
File Name being
displayed
——
Song Name being
displayed
iPod Mode/
BT Audio
—
Artist Name being
displayed
Album Name
being displayed
—
Song Name 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.
• If there is no TEXT information, the display is blank.
• The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,
depending on the contents.
Displaying Time
Press VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed.
Each press changes the display.
For details, see “Displaying the Text” (page 15).
• Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode
will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected
will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the
display.
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SETUP
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and
usage. From the SETUP menu, General Setting, Display Setting, etc.,
can be modified.
SOURCE/
Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the SETUP modes to
modify. See the applicable section below for details
about the selected SETUP item.
1
2
1
Displayed only when INT Mute is OFF and the mode is set to other
*
than Bluetooth Audio.
3
Bluetooth:
General:
Display:
*2Refer to “Setting the Time and Calendar” (page 7).
*3Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is OFF.
*4Displayed only when AUX+ is ON.
*5Displayed only when Digital AUX is ON.
*6Displayed only when AUX IN is ON.
4
Rotary encoder
BAND
/ENT
F/SETUP
/ESC
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to
activate the SETUP selection mode.
Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired item,
and then press /ENT.
Bluetooth
(e.g. Select General)
1
*
General Display Bluetooth
Tur n t h e Rotary encoder to select a setting item,
and then press /ENT.
(e.g. Select AUX IN)
Bluetooth IN
Birthday Set Clock Mode Clock Adjust
Play Mode Beep INT Mute
AUX+ Name
D.AUX Name
Power IC Demo Birthday Set
Dimmer Dimmer Level Scroll Type Text Scroll
Font Select BGV Select Opening MSG Dimmer
4
*
AUX IN GAIN
5
*
AUX IN AUX Name
3
*
AUX+ Setup
4
*
Digital AUX
2
*
Calendar
6
*
Turn th e Rotary encoder to change the setting,
and then press /ENT.
(e.g. Select AUX IN ON or AUX IN OFF)
Bluetooth Setting
Select Bluetooth from the setup main menu in step 2 above.
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.
Setting the Bluetooth IN Connection
Bluetooth IN ADAPTER / Bluetooth IN OFF (Initial Setting)
Set ADAPTER 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.
General Setting
General is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.
Birthday Opening Message Setting (Birthday Set)
mm/dd
By inputting your birthday details, a message can be displayed on that
day. Turn the Rotary encoder to set “mm” (Month), and then press
/ENT. Turn the Rotary encoder again to set “dd” (Date).
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode)
AM (Before noon) 12:00 (12-hour) (Initial setting) / 00:00 (24-hour)
You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on
your preference.
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (Calendar)
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the time
is displayed.
yyyy :shows the year
mm :shows the month
dd :shows the day
ex. dd/mm/yyyy 25/12/2007
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (Play Mode)
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA&MP3/WMA
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
CDDA&MP3/WMA:CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed
• Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been
inserted, remove it first. (If you use an MP3 changer, you have to
change discs.)
played back.
mode, and multi-session discs can be
played back.
5
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to
return to normal mode.
• Pressing /ESC returns to the previous SETUP mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.
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Sound (Beep) Guide Function
Beep ON (Initial setting) / Beep OFF
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending
upon the button pressed.
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT Mute)
INT Mute ON / INT 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+ Setup ON / AUX+ Setup 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+ O N : Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If
SOURCE/ is pressed and AUX+ is selected, the
sound of the portable device is input to the unit.
AUX+ O FF : Set to OFF when an iPod is connected.
You can change the AUX+ Name display when AUX+ is set to ON.
Press /ENT when AUX+ is set to ON, and select 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
Digital AUX ON / Digital 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 /ENT when Digital AUX is set to ON, and 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 D.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 /ENT when AUX IN is set to ON, and select AUX Name by
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/ to select AUX mode and
then press BAND to select your desired 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 :
Power IC ON :The speakers are driven by the built-in
Use this mode when the line output of this unit
is used to drive an external amplifier. In this
setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier is
turned OFF and can not drive speakers.
Front
Amplifier
Amplifier
amplifier.
left
Front
right
Rear
left
Rear
right
Speakers
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
Front
right
Rear
right
Rear
left
Front
left
• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to
OFF.
Demonstration
Demo ON / Demo OFF (Initial setting)
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.
• To quit Demo mode, set to Demo OFF.
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Display Setting
Display is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.
USB memory (Optional)
Dimmer Control
Dimmer Auto (Initial setting) / Dimmer Manual
Set the Dimmer control to Auto to decrease the illumination brightness
of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if
you feel the unit’s backlighting is too bright at night.
Dimmer Level Setting
Lev1 (Initial setting) / Lev2 / Lev3
In the Dimmer Level setting, three levels are available, the highest level
(Lev3) being the dimmest when the car headlights are on.
Scroll Type Setting
TYPE1 / TYPE2 (Initial setting)
Choose from two scrolling methods.
Select the type you prefer.
TYPE1 : The characters scroll from right to left, one
character at a time, until the entire title has
scrolled.
TYPE2 :Words are built up from left to right, a single
character at a time. When the display is full,
it is cleared and the subsequent words are
displayed the same way until all words of
the title have been shown.
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll)
Text Scroll Auto / Text Scroll Manual (Initial setting)
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CDTEXT discs, as well as text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files,
folder names and tags.
Text Scroll Auto :CD text information, folder and file names
are scrolled continuously. In addition, all tag
information is automatically rotated in the
display continuously, without pressing the
VIEW button.
Text Scroll Manual : The above information is scrolled only when
a disc is loaded, a channel or track is
changed, etc.
• In parts of the display, scrolling may not occur, or scroll content may
differ.
Switching the Character Font
Font Select TYPE 1 (Initial setting) / Font Select TYPE 2
Two types of font can be selected.
You can select the font type you like.
Switching the Animation Display Type (BGV Select)
BGV Select OFF (Initial setting) / BGV Select TYPE 1 / TYPE 2 / TYPE 3 / TYPE 4
You can select your favorite animation display for background from 4
types.
SOURCE/
/
Controlling USB memory (Optional)
A USB memory device may be connected to this unit. With a USB
memory device connected to this unit, the audio files will be playable
from this unit.
• The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative
only when a USB memory is connected.
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with the
USB memory (Optional)
If you connect a USB memory device containing MP3/WMA/AAC,
these files are playable on this unit.
1
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the USB mode.
TUNER DISC USB iPod*1/AUX+*2
Bluetooth Audio*
*1Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ Setup is set to
OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ Setup Mode” (page 18).
*2Displayed only when the AUX+ Setup is set to ON, refer to “Setting
the AUX+ Setup Mode” (page 18).
*3Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is set to ADAPTER, refer to
“Bluetooth Setting” (page 17).
*4Only when the CD changer is connected.
2
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 in the USB memory with the same controls
and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA/AAC. For
details, refer to “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” on pages 8 to 12.
• 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.
3
CHANGER*4 TUNER
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting
Opening MSG ON / Opening MSG OFF (Initial setting)
This unit includes a special message feature with various patterns,
which when enabled displays opening messages for certain occasions.
For example, when you turn this unit on December 25th (according to
the unit’s date setting), a Christmas greeting is displayed if the Opening
Message is set to ON.
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iPod® (Optional)
Rotary encoder
SOURCE/
/ENT
/
5
4
6
Advance to the beginning of the next song:
Press .
Fast forward through the current song:
Press and hold .
3
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 or .
• An episode may have several chapters. The chapter can be changed
by pressing or .
VIEW
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 page 18).
• If the Bluetooth Box and an iPod are connected at the same time, be
sure to disconnect the iPod from the Bluetooth Box while turning
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.
/ESC
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
Playback
1
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode.
TUNER DISC USB iPod*1/AUX+*2
Bluetooth Audio*
*1Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ Setup is set to
OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ Setup Mode” (page 18).
*2Displayed only when the AUX+ Setup is set to ON, refer to “Setting
the AUX+ Setup Mode” (page 18).
*3Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is set to ADAPTER, refer to
“Bluetooth Setting” (page 17).
*4Only when the CD changer is connected.
2
Press or to select the desired song.
Return to the beginning of the current song:
Press .
Fast backward through the current song:
Press and hold .
3
CHANGER*4 TUNER
Searching for a desired Song
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag information
and keeping these songs organized 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 1Hierarchy 2Hierarchy 3Hierarchy 4
PlaylistSong——
Artist*Album*Song—
Album*Song——
Song———
PodcastEpisode——
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.
1
Press /ENT to activate the search selection
mode.
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the Artist search
mode, and then press
Playlist Artist Album Song Podcast Genre
Composer Audiobook Playlist
3
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select the desired
Artist, and then press
4
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select an album, and
then press
5
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select a song and
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 at least
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search
mode is canceled.
• 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
canceled.
/ENT.
/ENT.
/ENT.
/ENT.
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• “NO SONG” will be displayed if there is no song 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 AUDIOBOOK search mode.
• If “iPod name” stored in the iPod is selected in the desired playlist
search mode and
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 page 21.
/ENT is pressed, you can search for all songs in
Quick Search
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 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.
You can search a song from all songs in the iPod without selecting an
album, artist, etc.
1
Press and hold /
activate the Quick Search mode.
2
Turn th e Rotary encoder to select a desired song.
The selected song is played back immediately.
• While in the search mode, if you press and hold /ESC for at least
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search
mode is canceled.
• If many songs are in 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 page 21.
• This function is inactive during repeat (RPT) playback.
ENT
for at least 2 seconds to
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/Podcast/
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 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.
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
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.
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
Albums is selected.
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.
1
Press 6.
The songs are played back in random sequence.
M.I.X. (off) M.I.X.
(Shuffle ALL)
2
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 canceled.
Preset
buttons
Songs
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0%17%33%50%67%83%
123456
First
17th
33rd
50th
67th
83rd
song
song
song
song
song
song
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Repeat Play
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.
Repeat One:
A single song is repeatedly played back.
1
Press 4.
The song is played back repeatedly.
RPT(off)RPT
(Repeat One)
2
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 Manual, press and hold VIEW for at
least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time.
iPod mode:
2
Track No./All Songs No.
Elapsed Time
Calendar
Clock
Track No./All Songs No.
Elapsed Time
*1TAG information
If the “Text Scroll” (page 19) is set to “Auto,” the tag information
will scroll automatically.
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.
*2The numbers of all songs displayed vary depending on the songs
selected by the search.
*3When the “Text Scroll” (page 19) is set to “Auto,” the display cannot
be switched by pressing VIEW. The display contents switch
alternately.
• 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.
• The display is blank when text information is not compatible with this
unit.
*
Artist Name
Song Name
2
*
(Blank)
(Blank)
3
*
1
*
1
*
*
Album Name
Song Name
3
*
1
*
1
*
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” (page 29).
When the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is
connected to this unit, MultEQ and the following sound adjustment can
be performed.
BAND
Rotary encoder
/ESC
/ENT
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
IMPRINT
SOURCE/
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, MX, X-OVER, T.Correction, Factory’s EQ,
SUBW. Phase, SUBW. Channel, TW Setup, EQ Mode, Filter Type,
Parametric EQ and 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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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.
1
Press IMPRINT to activate the MultEQ adjustment
mode.
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the desired item,
and then press /ENT.
SUBW. Level*1 Bass Level Treble Level Fader*2
Balance Black Out*
3
Turn th e Rotary encoder to change the setting as
below, and then press /ENT.
• 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.
1
*
When 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 audio processor (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.
3
SUBW. Level
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.
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item,
and then press /ENT.
Subwoofer SUBW. System
SUBW. Channel
Filter Type Media Xpander MX Level
TCR Parameter Sound Field
(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 Media Xpander is set to OFF.
*4In step 2, three sound adjustment items (Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ,
T.Correction, X-Over) can be selected in Sound Field Adjustment
mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then
press /ENT to continue to step 3.
3
Turn th e Rotary encoder to change the setting,
and then press /ENT.
(e.g. Select Subwoofer ON or Subwoofer OFF)
4
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to
return to normal mode.
• Media Xpander, Factory’s EQ, Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ
Adjustment, EQ Mode and MX Level 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.
1
*
Factory’s EQ TW Setup
1
*
SUBW. Phase
4
*
Black Out Subwoofer
1
*
2
*
3
*
EQ Mode
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level
(refer to page 13).
OFF ON (Initial setting)
Setting the Subwoofer System
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System1 or System2
for the desired subwoofer effect.
1 (Initial setting) 2
System 1 : Subwoofer level changes according to the main
System 2 : Subwoofer level change is different from the main
volume setting.
volume setting. For example, even at low volume
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.
Setting the Subwoofer Phase
PHASE 0° (Initial setting) PHASE 180°
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°)
or SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). To adjust the level, turn the
Rotary encoder.
1
Press IMPRINT to activate the Sound menu
selection mode.
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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.
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of
musical source material.
Flat Pops Rock News Jazz&Blues
Electrical Dance Hip Hop&Rap Easy Listening
Country Classical User1 User2 User3
User4 User5 User6
• By selecting User’s 1 to 6, you can recall the stored preset number in
“Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve” (page 25) or “Adjusting
the Parametric Equalizer Curve” (page 25) .
Setting the Response Slope for the High
Range Speaker (TW Setup)
Depending on the response characteristics of the speaker, care should be
taken when setting the response slope of the high range speaker to
FLAT in 2.2ch (3WAY) mode (see “Adjusting the Crossover Settings”
on page 25), as speaker damage may result.
MAKER’S (Initial setting ) USER’S
MAKER’S: As protection from possible speaker damage, FLAT
cannot be set for the response slope of the high
range speaker in 2.2ch (3WAY) mode.
USER’S: The FLAT setting is possible in 2.2ch (3WAY) mode.
Setting the Filter type
NORMAL (Initial setting) INDIVIDUAL
NORMAL (L=R): Left and right speakers are adjusted
equally.
INDIVIDUAL (L/R): Left and right speakers are individually
adjusted.
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF
When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level
(refer to page 24).
OFF (Initial setting) ON
Setting the MX Level
MX (Media Xpander) 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 portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.
(DVD MUSIC):
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound
accurately.
AUX (MX level 1):
Choose the MX mode (CMPM, 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 Non Effect 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 AM radio.
• If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H701, etc.) is
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source.
Since the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the
audio processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual of the audio processor.
• “CMPM” is applied for MP3/WMA/AAC and iPod.
Setting EQ mode
This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic
equalizer.
Parametric EQ (Initial setting) Graphic EQ
PEQ:
5-band Parametric EQ
GEQ:
7-band Graphic EQ
Setting the Time Correction Unit (TCR
Parameter)
You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.
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.
OFF (Initial setting) ON
• When Blackout mode is set to ON, in 5 seconds after returning to
normal mode, 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.
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Sound Field Adjustment
The setting of Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ Adjustment, Time Correction
and X-Over 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 Parametric EQ. For details, refer to “Setting
EQ mode” (page 24).
1
After selecting Parametric EQ from the Sound Field
Adjustment mode, press BAND to select the band to
be adjusted.
Band1 Band2 Band3 Band4 Band5 Band1
2
Press or to select frequency bands.
Adjustable frequency bands:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)
To adjust another band, repeat steps 1 to 4 and
adjust all bands.
• The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.
• While adjusting the Parametric 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 24).
1
After selecting Graphic EQ from the Sound Field
Adjustment mode, press BAND to select the band to
be adjusted.
* 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 24). 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.
4
Turn th e Rotary encoder to adjust the output level.
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other
bands.
24 dB/oct.
4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System
1
After selecting X-Over from the Sound Field
Adjustment mode, press BAND 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:
LOW (SUB-W)-L / LOW (SUB-W)-R / MID (REAR)-L /
MID (REAR)-R / HIGH (FRONT)-L / HIGH (FRONT)-R
2
Press or to select the desired cut-off
(Crossover Point).
Turn th 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 Field Adjustment Settings containing Parametric EQ/
Graphic EQ Adjustment, Time Correction and X-Over settings can be
stored in the preset memory.
1
When the settings of Sound Field Adjustment have
been completed, select any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) in any item of the Sound
Field adjustment mode (e.g. X-Over), press and hold
the desired preset buttons for at least 2 seconds.
2
Turn th 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 Parametric
EQ/Graphic EQ, Time Correction and X-Over 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” (page 26).
(Initial setting)
PROTECT NO
Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment
Settings
The stored Sound Field Settings contain Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ
Adjustment, Time Correction and X-Over settings that are stored in the
preset memory.
1
After selecting any item of the Sound Field
Adjustment mode (e.g. X-Over), press any one of the
preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your
desired characteristic in memory to recall the stored
settings.
2
Press the preset buttons again to return to the
Sound Field Adjustment mode.
• While performing this operation, all adjustment contents of
Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ, Time Correction and X-Over stored in
the preset buttons will be recalled.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other
bands.
• While adjusting the X-Over, 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 3.4 cm 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*
*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.
1
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and
measure the distance (in meters) between your head
and the various speakers.
2
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)
1
× 1000 = 5.1 (ms)
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
00.00.00.0515.1173.468.3
10.13.41.3525.2176.869.7
20.26.82.7535.3180.271.0
30.310.24.0545.4183.672.4
40.413.65.4555.5187.073.7
50.517.06.7565.6190.475.0
60.620.48.0575.7193.876.4
70.723.89.4585.8197.277.7
80.827.210.7595.9200.679.1
90.930.612.1606.0204.080.4
101.034.013.4616.1207.481.7
111.137.414.7626.2210.883.1
121.240.816.1636.3214.284.4
131.344.217.4646.4217.685.8
141.447.618.8656.5221.087.1
151.551.020.1666.6224.488.4
161.654.421.4676.7227.889.8
171.757.822.8686.8231.291.1
181.861.224.1696.9234.692.5
191.964.625.5707.0238.093.8
202.068.026.8717.1241.495.1
212.171.428.1727.2244.896.5
222.274.829.5737.3248.297.8
232.378.230.8747.4251.699.2
242.481.632.2757.5255.0100.5
252.585.033.5767.6258.4101.8
262.688.434.8777.7261.8103.2
272.791.836.2787.8265.2104.5
282.895.237.5797.9268.6105.9
292.998.638.9808.0272.0107.2
303.0102.040.2818.1275.4108.5
313.1105.441.5828.2278.8109.9
323.2108.842.9838.3282.2111.2
333.3112.244.2848.4285.6112.6
343.4115.645.6858.5289.0113.9
353.5119.046.9868.6292.4115.2
363.6122.448.2878.7295.8116.6
373.7125.849.6888.8299.2117.9
383.8129.250.9898.9302.6119.3
393.9132.652.3909.0306.0120.6
404.0136.053.6919.1309.4121.9
414.1139.454.9929.2312.8123.3
424.2142.856.3939.3316.2124.6
434.3146.257.6949.4319.6126.0
444.4149.659.0959.5323.0127.3
454.5153.060.3969.6326.4128.6
464.6156.461.6979.7329.8130.0
474.7159.863.0989.8333.2131.3
484.8163.264.3999.9336.6132.7
494.9166.665.7
505.0170.067.0
Difference
(ms)
Distance
(cm)
Distance
(inch)
Number
Delay
Time
Difference
(ms)
Distance
(cm)
Distance
(inch)
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About the Crossover
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
Low range
speaker
Rear high
range
speaker
Front high
range
speaker
Cut-off frequency
(1/3 octave steps)
HPFLPFHPFLPF
20 Hz -
---200 Hz
20 Hz 200 Hz
20 Hz 200 Hz
----
----
----
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct.
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct.
Slope
FLAT, 6,
12, 18,
24 dB/oct.
----
----
Level
0 to
-12 dB
0 to
-12 dB
0 to
-12 dB
Level adjusting
(0 to -12 dB)
20 Hz
Output frequency range
HPF cut-off
frequency
LPF cut-off
frequency
Slope FLAT
Slope adjusting
(Different from actual display)
• 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.
Low range High range
(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
Cut-off frequency
(1/3 octave steps)
HPFLPFHPFLPF
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.
----
Level
0 to
-12 dB
0 to
-12 dB
0 to
-12 dB
High Range Speaker (TW Setup)” (page 24).
Low range Mid range High range
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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,
uncentred 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)
SOURCE/
BAND
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this unit
if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the
Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from
this unit.
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the
KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal), multiple changers can be
controlled by this unit.
See “Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)” on page 30 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.
1
Press SOURCE/ to activate the CHANGER mode.
• The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.
• Press BAND to switch the Disc mode in the Changer mode.
2
Press F/SETUP to activate Disc Select mode.
Disc Select Mode
(Disc No.1~6)
RPT/M.I.X. Mode
/
F/SETUP
Disc Select Mode *
(Disc No.7~12)
Disc Select Mode
(Disc No.1~6)
Select buttons
(1 through 6)
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer
(Optional)
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play
CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.
1
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the MP3 Changer
mode.
2
Press any one of the disc select buttons
(1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs
loaded in the CD Changer.
3
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” on pages 8 to 12.
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).
1
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
2
Press BAND on this unit or the RUE-4202 to activate
the CD Changer Selection mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for a few
seconds.
3
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.
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Press BAND until the desired CD Changer indicator
appears on the display.
Alternatively press BAND on the Remote Control until the
desired changer indicator appears on the display.
• If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show
“NO CHANGER (No.)”.
• To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” (pages 8
to 12).
• For further details about the external input (AUX) when using
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 18.
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Remote Control
Controls on Remote Control
Power B ut to n
Press this button to turn the power on/off.
Band Button
Radio mode: BAND Button
Press this button and the band will change.
Changer mode: To switch the changer.
UP Button
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button
CD/iPod mode: Press this button to advance to the
beginning of the next track.
Button
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in descending
order, stations programmed into the radio’s presets as
shown below.
...
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.
MP3/WMA/AAC mode: Folder Select (DN) button
Press this button to select the folder.
Source Button
Press this button to select the audio source.
Volume Adjustment Buttons
To increase the volume level:
Press the button
To decrease the volume level:
Press the button
Button
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending
order, stations programmed into the radio’s presets as
shown below.
...
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button
Press this button to select a disc in ascending order.
MP3/WMA/AAC mode: Folder Select (UP) button
Press this button to select the folder.
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:
Folder Select (UP) / DISC Select (UP) button
Press this button to select a folder in ascending order. Press
and hold this button to select a disc in ascending order.
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button
CD/iPod mode: Press this button to go back to the
beginning of the current track.
Button
/
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause
modes for CD.
Audio Processor Button
Each press of the button changes the audio processor
mode.
For details, refer to “Operating the Audio Processor” as
shown below.
Press the button to activate the external audio processor
mode when the external audio processor is connected.*
* For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner’s
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased. When the
IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is
connected, refer to “IMPRINT Operation (Optional)” on page 22.
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:
Folder Select (DN) / DISC Select (DN) button
Press this button to select a folder in descending order.
Press and hold this button to select a disc in descending
order.
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.
Press this button again to cancel.
Operating the Audio Processor
1
Press A.PROC to select the mode.
Normal mode Time Correction X-OVER Normal mode
2
Press or to select the item.
Time Correction mode/Crossover (X-OVER) mode:
Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.
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Battery Replacement
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.
1
Opening the battery cover
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the
direction of the arrow.
2
Replacing the battery
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.
3
Closing the cover
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.
Controllable With Remote Control
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control
sensor.
Remote control sensor
Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box
This unit may be controlled from the vehicle’s audio controls.
An optional Alpine Remote Control Interface Box must be
used. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.
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Information
In Case of Difficulty
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If
the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the
following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the
unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Basic
No function or display.
• Vehicle’s ignition is off.
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate
with the vehicle’s ignition off.
• Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow)
connections.
- Check power lead and battery lead connections.
•Blown fuse.
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if
necessary.
• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise
etc.
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed
article.
Radio
Unable to receive stations.
• No antenna or open connection in cable.
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected; replace the
antenna or cable if necessary.
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.
• You are in a weak signal area.
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.
• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may
not be grounded and connected properly.
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is
properly grounded at its mounting location.
• The antenna may not be the proper length.
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the
antenna with a new one.
Broadcast is noisy.
• The antenna is not the proper length.
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.
• The antenna is poorly grounded.
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting
location.
CD
CD Player/Changer not functioning.
• Out of operating temperature range +50°C (+120°F) for CD.
- Allow the vehicle’s interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.
CD playback sound is wavering.
• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1
hour).
CD insertion not possible.
• A CD is already in the CD player.
- Eject the CD and remove it.
• The CD is being improperly inserted.
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in
the CD Player Operation section.
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.
• The CD has been damaged.
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit
can cause damage to the mechanism.
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.
• Improper mounting of the unit.
- Securely re-mount the unit.
• The disc is very dirty.
- Clean the disc.
• The disc has scratches.
- Change the disc.
• The pick-up lens is dirty.
- Do not use a 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 (finalization) has not been performed.
- Perform finalization 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 11-12), then rewrite in the format supported by this
device.
Audio
The sound is not output from the speakers.
• Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.
- Power IC is switched to “ON” (page 18).
iPod
iPod does not play and no sound is output.
• The iPod has not been recognized.
- Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up”
(page 6). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the
iPod.
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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 6) and press again.
If the disc still cannot be ejected, 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.
Indication for iPod Mode
• The iPod is not connected.
- Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to
“Connections”).
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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Indication for USB memory
Error
• 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 FILE
• 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.
• A copy-protected WMA file was played back.
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.
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50 dB Quieting Sensitivity13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio65 dB
Stereo Separation35 dB
Capture Ratio2.0 dB
AM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range531-1,602 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)22.5 µV/27 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Frequency Response5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion0.008% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range95 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio105 dB
Channel Separation85 dB (at 1 kHz)
GENERAL
Power Requirement14.4 V DC
(11-16 V allowable)
Maximum Power Output50 W × 4
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage4 V/10 k ohms
Bass+14/-14 dB at 100 Hz
Treble±14 dB at 10 kHz
Weight1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width178 mm (7")
Height50 mm (2")
Depth160 mm (6-1/4")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width170 mm (6-3/4")
Height46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth24 mm (15/16")
• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design
are subject to change without notice.
USB SECTION
USB requirementsUSB 1.1/2.0
Max. Power Consumption500 mA
USB ClassMass Storage
File SystemFAT 12/16/32
MP3 DecodingMPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3
WMA DecodingWindows Media™ Audio
AAC DecodingAAC-LC format “.m4a” file
Number of Channels2-Channel (Stereo)
Frequency Response*5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.008% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range95 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio105 dB
Channel Separation85 dB (at 1 kHz)
* Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder
software/bit rate.
PICKUP
Wave length795 nm
Laser powerCLASS I
REMOTE CONTROL
Battery TypeAAA batteries (2 pcs.)
Width42 mm (1-21/32")
Height121 mm (4-25/32")
Depth23 mm (29/32")
Weight50 g (1.8 oz)
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Installation and Connections
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for
proper use.
Warning
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product
damage.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to
electrical shorts.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions
so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or
electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
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.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING
SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable
control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR
GEARSHIFT.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.
and results in serious accident.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or
hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
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.
Precautions
• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before
installing your CDA-9886. This will reduce any chance of
damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
• Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the
diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to
malfunction or damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
• When making connections to the vehicle’s electrical system, be
aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this
unit. When connecting the CDA-9886 to the fuse box, make sure
the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-9886 has the
appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your Alpine
dealer.
• The CDA-9886 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to
other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may
need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your
authorized Alpine dealer for assistance.
• Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to
each other or to the vehicle body.
SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:
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Installation
Caution
Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and
may cause a fire.
Air ventilation hole
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.
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit
(see “Removal” on page 38).
Hex Nut (M5)Screw
2
Metal
Mounting
Strap
Ground Lead
2
*
1
*
Chassis
Bolt Stud
This unit
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*
attached to the vehicle’s chassis.
• For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen
mounting location.
1
) already
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming
from the left rear of the CDA-9886. Connect all other
leads of the CDA-9886 according to details
described in the CONNECTlONS section.
• The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal
plane, back to front.
Less than 35°
1
Pressure Plates*
* If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the
pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.
Mounting Sleeve
(Included)
Dashboard
This unit
3
Slide the CDA-9886 into the dashboard until it clicks.
This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will
not accidentally come out from the dashboard.
Removal
1. Remove the detachable front panel.
2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides
on either side. The unit can now be removed from the
mounting sleeve.
This unit
Bracket keys
(Included)
3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
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Front Frame
This unit
Ground Lead
3
*
Mounting Bracket
• Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a
3
) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.
screw (*
Screws (M5 × 8)
(Included)
USB memory Connection (sold separately)
Connect USB memory
Connect USB memory to USB cable.
This unit
USB connector
Cable (sold separately)
USB memory
(sold separately)
Remove USB memory
Pull out USB memory squarely from the USB cable.
This unit
• When removing USB memory, pull it out straight.
•
If sound is not output or USB memory is not recognized 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
To i Po d
Antenna
Blue POWER ANT
Blue/White
Pink/Black
REMOTE TURN-ON
AUDIO INTERRUPT IN
Orange ILLUMINATION
Red IGNITION
Yellow BATTERY
Black GND
Gray
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
Gray/Black
Violet/Black
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
Violet
Green
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
Green/Black
White/Black
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
White
To power antenna
To amplifier or equalizer
To vehicle phone
To the instrument cluster illumination
lead
Ignition Key
Battery
Speakers
Front right
Rear right
Rear left
Front left
* The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.
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Speakers
Rear Left
Amplifier
Rear Right
Front Left
Amplifier
Amplifier
Front Right
Subwoofers
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Antenna Receptacle
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.
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor. When an IMPRINT audio
processor PXA-H100 (sold separately) is connected, 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.
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.
Illumination Lead (Orange)
This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of
the CDA-9886 to dim whenever the vehicle’s lights are
turned on.
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.
Battery Lead (Yellow)
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s
battery.
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 Supply Connector
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
Fuse Holder (10A)
Ai-NET Connector
Connect this to the output or input connector of another
device (CD Changer, IMPRINT audio processor, 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.
• Interface adapter for iPod
with this product.
• You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/
RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.
®
(KCA-420i) is not recommended for use
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector
To steering Remote control interface box.
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 RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)
iPod Direct Connector
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 18).
AUX+ ON :When the external device is connected.
AUX+ OF F : When an iPod is connected.
FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold
separately)
System Switch
When connecting a processor or divider 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.
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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