Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world's first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car
acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality.
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ENGLISH
Contents
Operating
WARNING
WARNING3
,CAUTION3
PRECAUTIONS3
Getting Started
Accessory List6
Turning Power On and Off6
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel6
Initial System Start-Up7
Adjusting Volume7
Lowering Volume Quickly7
Setting the Time and Calendar
Radio
Listening to Radio8
Presetting Stations Manually8
Presetting Stations Automatically8
Tuning to Preset Stations8
Frequency Search Function9
Receiving a Multicast Station
(HD Radio mode only)9
CD/MP3IWMAlAAC
Playback9
Repeat Play10
M.I.X. (Random Play)10
Searching from CD Text
FilelFolder Name Search
(concerning
Quick Search
About MP3IWMAIAAC
Sound Setting
MP3IWMAIAAC)
Instructions
..
Equalizer Presets
Setting EQ mode
Adjusting and Storing the Parametric
Equalizer Curve14
Adjusting and Storing the Graphic
Equalizer Curve
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve
About the Crossover
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover
Settings
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings
About Time Correction
Setting the Time Correction Unit
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction
Recalling the Stored Time Correction
Settings
Setting the MX Mode
Other Functions
7
Displaying the Text20
Displaying Time
Blackout Mode On and Off
SETUP
11
11
11
11
13
14
14
15
15
16
17
17
18
18
19
19
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Setting the Bluetooth IN Connection22
Birthday Opening Message Setting
(Birthday Set)22
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode)22
Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF (Clock)22
Playing MP3IWMAlAAC Data (Play Mode)
Sound (Beep) Guide Function
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT Mute)
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)
Changer Name Setting
Setting the External Digital Input
(Digital AUX)
Connecting to an External Amplifier
Setting the Language Font (Language Set)
Demonstration
21
21
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
Adjusting BasslTreblelBalance (Between Left
and Right)IFader (Between Front and Rear)/
Defeat
Turning MultEQ on/off
13
13
Subwoofer On and Off24
Setting the Subwoofer System24
Setting the Filter type24
Setting the Subwoofer phase24
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Setting the Subwoofer Channel
(SUBW. Channel)24
Setting the Response Slope for the High Range
Speaker (TW Setup)24
Changing Lighting Color (Illumination)24
Dimmer Control24
Scroll Type Setting24
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll)24
Switching the Character Font (Font Select)
Switching the Animation Display Type
(BGV Select)25
of
Setting
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting
HD Radio Station Call Setting25
Digital Seek ON/OFF Setting25
Calendar Display Pattern Switching
(Calendar)
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio
Receiver (Optional)
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number26
Storing Channel Presets26
Receiving Stored Channels26
Storing the desired Sports Team
(SIRIUS only)26
Storing while receiving a game broadcast26
Game Alert Setup27
Storing the desired Song / Artist
(SIRIUS only)27
Recalling the stored information
(SIRIUS only)27
If
more than 2 channels are found
Canceling the stored Alert Memory
(SIRIUS only)27
Search Function27
Category Search mode:27
Channel/Artist/Song Search mode:28
Quick Search Function28
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from
SAT Radio28
Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only)28
Changing the Display28
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display29
Direct Search Function30
Select Playlist/Artist/AlbumIPodcast/Genre/
Composer
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
Repeat Play
Displaying the Text
31
31
31
31
Changer (Optional)
25
25
25
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)32
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer
(Optional)32
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)
~32
Remote Control
Controls on Remote Control33
Operating the Audio Processor33
Battery Replacement34
Information
25
~
27
In CaseofDifficulty35
Specifications37
Installation
Warning38
Caution38
Precautions38
Installation39
Connections40
and
Connections
LIMITED WARRANTY
iPod@
(Optional)
Playback29
Searching for a desired Song30
Quick Search30
2-EN
Operating Instructions
DO
'WARNING
INSERTION
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
NOT
PLACE
HANDS,
SLOTSORGAPS.
FINGERSORFOREIGN
OBJECTS
IN
&WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
in
Failure to heed them can result
or death.
DO
NOT
OPERATE
ATTENTION
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
HEAR
OUTSIDE
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds suchasemergency
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING
DAMAGE.
MINIMIZE
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead
the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO
NOT
DISASSEMBLEORALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE
ONLYINCARS
(Check with your dealerifyou are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
KEEP
SMALL
ANY
AWAY
FROM
VOLUMEATA
NOISES
DISPLAY
VIEWING
WITHA12
OBJECTS
FUNCTION
SAFELY
LEVEL
WHERE
WHILE
DRIVING.
WHILE
VOLT
SUCHASBATTERIES
REACHOFCHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury.Ifswallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
USE
THE
CORRECT
AMPERE
RATING
FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO
NOT
BLOCK
VENTSORRADIATOR
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
serious injury
THAT
TAKES
DRIVING
YOU
DRIVING.
NEGATIVE
WHEN
PANELS.
YOUR
YOUR
VEHICLE.
CAN
STILL
AT
LOUD
GROUND.
OUTOFTHE
REPLACING
of
&CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
in
Failure to heed them can result
material property damage.
HALT
USE
IMMEDIATELYIFA
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
INSERT
WITH
THE
CORRECT
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+
-)asinstructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery
and
may cause fire or personalinjury.
PROBLEM
WITH
BATTERY
injury or
APPEARS.
OLD
BATTERIES.
POLARITY.
&PRECAUTIONS
Product
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaningofthe product. For more
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything
else has the chance
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C
(+140°F) and
Moisture
You
condensation.
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Damaged
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
Maintenance
If
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service
Station for servicing.
Cleaning
of
dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.
-10°C(+14
OF)
before turning your unit on.
Condensation
may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to
If
this happens, remove the disc from the player and
Disc
you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
USE
THIS
PRODUCT
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.
FOR
MOBILE
12V
APPLICATIONS.
3-EN
Never
Attempt
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.
the
Following
Correct
Handling
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not
leave fingerprints on the surface.
gummed labels to the disc.Donot writeonthe disc.
Do
not affix tape, paper,
CORRECT
or
x
Inserting
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
incorrectly.
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 discordamage the player.
New
To
irregular surfaces are inserted
When
your finger to feel around the inside
edge
could inhibit proper loading
the inside edge
ballpoint pen
Irregular
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use
any special shape discs.
Use
Discs
if
you insert a disc
If
"Error" continues to be displayed even though the
Discs
prevent the CD
a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use
of
the disc.Ifyou feel any small bumps or irregularities, this
~
of
special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.
fromjamming,
of
the hole and outside edgeofthe disc with a
or
other such instrument, then insert the disc again.
Center Hole
Bumps
Shaped
Discs
"Error" is displayedifdiscs with
orifdiscs are inserted incorrectly.
of
the center hole and outside
of
the disc. To remove the bumps, rub
CenterH~le
<::$
New Disc
Outside
(Bumps)
~
INCORRECT
X
~
Disc
Cleaning
Fingerprints, dust,orsoil on the surfaceofthe disc could cause the
CD
player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface
with a clean, soft cloth from the center
If
the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a
of
solution
Disc
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most
them will influence the thickness and/or diameterofthe disc. Using
such accessories can cause the disc to be
specifications and may create operational problems. We
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine
CD
mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.
Accessories
players.
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of
the disc to the outer edge.
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Transparent Sheet
Disc Stabilizer
Installation
Make sure this unit will notbeinstalled in a location subjected to:
• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
Location
4-EN
On
handling
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
expose the disc to direct sunlight.
the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
To
customers
•Ifa CD-R/CD-RWcannot be played back, make sure the last
recording session was closed (finalized).
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
again.
About
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo
marks below.
Compact
leave the discinthe
media
that
using
CD-R/CD-RW
canbeplayed
Discs
(CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
carorthe
unit
for a long time. Never
Heat and humidity may damage
if
necessary, and attempt playback
• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks
States and/or othercountries.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iTunes are trademarks
Computer, Inc., registered
• "Supplyofthis product only conveys a license
commercial use
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.Anindependent license
For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com..
• Manufactured under licensefrom Audyssey Laboratories
MultEQXTis
lIS
of
Microsoft Corporationinthe United
in
the
U.S.
and other countries.
and
Thomson."
and
does
not
convey a license nor imply any
for
a trademarkofAudyssey Laboratories.
for
private, non-
such use is required.
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DIGITAL
AUDID
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.
CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing
• 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
compatible with this unit. For details, see pages 11-12.
• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produc~
MP3IWMAlAAC
sound when played back.
MP3/WMAI
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DIGITAL
AUDIO
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AAC formatted audio files.
files written in a format
can also play
5-EN
Getting Started
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3 Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left 0 ,
and then
pull.
to remove.
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Accessory
• Head unit1
• Power cable1
• Mounting sleeve1
•.
Carrying case1
• Bracket key2
• Screw (M5 x 8)4
• Remote Control1
• Battery (AAA size)2
• Owner's Manual1 set
Turning
Press
SOURCE/<!>
• The unit can be turned on bypressing any other button except
t:.
(OPEN).
Press and hold
off the unit.
• The first time
FUNC.lSETUP
List
PowerOnand
to turn on the unit.
SOURCE/<!>
power
is turned on, the volume will start from level
Off
for at least 2 seconds to turn
• The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the
connector terminals on the back
malfunction.
•
To
protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
• When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessiveforce as it
may result in malfunction.
• Do not leave thefront panel open,
open as it may result in an accident
Attaching
of
the front panel). This is not a
or
drive the car with the panel
or
malfunction.
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.
• Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt
dust on the connector terminals andnoforeign object between the
front panel
• Attach thefront panel carefully, holding the sides
avoidpushing buttons by mistake.
12.
and
the main unit.
of
thefrontpanel to
or
Detaching
Detaching
and
Attaching
the
1 Turn off the unit power.
2 Press
6-EN
t:.
(OPEN)
To
close the front panel, press the left side untilitlocks as
showninthe figure below.
to open the front panel.
Front
Panel
Initial
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first
time, after changing the car battery, etc.
System
Start-Up
1 Turn off the unit power.
2 Press
.z:::
remove it.
(OPEN)
to open the front panel, and then
7 Press and hold
to return to normal mode.
• Pressing~IRTN
•
If
no operation is performed
•
To
synchronize the clock to another clock/watchorradio time
announcement, press and hold
after setting the "hour". Minutes will reset to
"30"
over
minutes when you do this, the time will advance one
FUNC./SETUP
returns to the previous SETUP mode.
for
for at least 2 seconds
60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.
~
/11
lENT
for
00.Ifthe display shows
at least 2 seconds
hour.
3 Press
object.
RESET
with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed
I
II
~
9
I
I
RESET switch
Adjusting
Turn the
obtained.
Lowering
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume
level by 20 dB.
Press
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing
previous level.
Rotary
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Volume
encoder
Volume
to activate the MUTE mode.
again will bring the audio back to its
until the desired sound is
Quickly
Setting
1 Press and hold
2 Turn the
the
Time
to activate the SETUP selection mode.
Rotary
mode, and then press
Bluetooth H GENERAL H AUDIO H DISPLAY H
TUNER* H Bluetooth
and
Calendar
FUNC./SETUP
encoder
to select the GENERAL
~/II/ENT.
for at least 2 seconds
* Only when HD Radio/SATRadio is connected.
3 Turn the
and then press
4 Turn the
S Press
Rotary
Rotary
encoder
~/II/ENT.
encoder
to select Clock Adjust,
to set year.
~/II/ENT.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 above to set month, day, hour
and minute.
7-EN
Radio
~/II/ENT
TUNE/A.ME
~/ESC
This unit cannot receive HD
In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an
optional HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the
Ai-NET bus.
HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity
Digital Corporation. iBiquity Digital and the HD Radio and HD
Symbols are trademarks
Foreign Patents.
ListeningtoRadio
1 Press
2 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
FM
Rotary encoder
SOURCE/<!> BAND
Radio™
of
iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and
SOURCE/<!>
1~FM2~AM~FM
to select TUNER mode.
Preset buttons
(1
through 6)
signals (digital terrestrial radio).
1
oThe selected station
Presettlng
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio
sta~ion
2 Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds,
preset
to store the station.
The display shows the band, preset number and station
frequency memorized.
• A total
for
each band; FM1,FM2 andAM).
•
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
you wish to store in the preset memory.
buttons(1through
of
18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
Stations
Manually
6)
into which you wish
is
stored.
Automatically
anyone
of the
1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
2 Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.
The frequencyonthe display continues to change while the
automatic memory
automatically seek and store 6 strong stations
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
•
If
no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station
you were listening
isinprogress. The tuner will
in
preset location
to
before the auto memoryprocedure began.
in
NO.1.
the
3 Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
ox
(Distance mode)~LOCAL (Local mode)
MANUAL (Manual mode)
• The initial mode is Distance mode.
Distance mode:
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned
(Automatic Seek Tuning).
Local mode:
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned
Seek Tuning).
Manual mode:
The frequency
4 Press
Holding down
continuously.
• The "DIGITAL" appears on the display when a digital radio station
which contains both audio and text information, is received.
•IfDigital Seek is set to
on digital station frequencies while receiving HD Radio. Refer to
"Digital Seek ON/OFF Setting" (page 25).
is
~or~
~
~
OX
(Distance mode)
manually tunedinsteps (Manual tuning).
to tuneinthe desired station.
or
~
will change the frequency
ON,
the SEEK UP/DOWNjunctions only stop
~
in
(Automatic
in
TuningtoPreset
Stations
1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed.
2 Press
anyone
(1
through
memory.
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency
of the station selected.
of the station
6)
that has your desired radio station in
preset
buttons
8-EN
Frequency
You
can
search for a radio station by its frequency.
1 Press and
Radio mode
Search
hold
~/ESC
to
activate Frequency search mode.
Function
for
at least 2
seconds
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
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in
.z::::
(OPEN)
encoder
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2 Turn the
frequency.
*
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3
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~/II/ENT
encoder
to
select the desired
to
receive the selected frequency.
* Operation is not required during HD Radio reception.
• Press and hold
cancel.
performed
ReceivingaMulticast
(HD
Radio
Multicasting allows for broadcasting multiple program streams over a
FM
single
choices. A maximum
on this unit.
When
multicast
and the SPS
the desired program service.
Receiving the Multicast Station Program Service.
Program Service example:
Multicast Radio StationProgram No.
90.3MHz
90.3MHz
90.3MHz
~IESC
Or,
the search mode will be canceledifno operation
for
10 seconds.
foratleast 2 seconds in the search mode to
is
Station
mode
frequency. This increases the amount anddiversityofcontent
indicator
Program No. SPS
only)
of
eight multicast station channels can be selected
stationisreceived, the program
lights
up. Press
NO.1
NO.2
NO.3
.....
or~to
Indicator
Program Service
MPS:
Main Program Service
SPS:
Sub-program Service
SPS:
Sub-program Service
number
select
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90.3MHz
NO.8
SPS:
Sub-program Service
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FUNCJ
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4 5
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Playback
1 Press
2 Insert a
*1
Only whenXMRadioorSirius Radio is connected.
*2 Only when the iPod is connected.
*3 Only when the CD changer is connected.
3 While playing
.z::::
The front panel will open.
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.
Close the front panel manually.
When a disc
switch to the DISC mode.
TUNER~XM/SIRIUS*]~DISC~iPod*2~CHANGER*3
TUNER
select the desired folder.
Pressing and holding
continuously.
(OPEN).
disc
with
the label side facing up.
is
already inserted, press
back
MP3IWMAlAAC, press
.....
SOURCE/~
or ~ will change folders
TITLE
.....
or~to
to
~
4 Press
Returningtothe
Fast
.
Advancingtothe
Fast forward:
~or~
Press
~.
backward:
Press and hold
Press
~.
Press and hold
to
select the desired
beginningofthe
~
.
beginningofthe
~.
current
next
track
track
(file):
(file):
track
(file).
9-EN
5 To pause playback, press
Pressing
6 After pressing
press ~toeject 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
•
• The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data,
WMA data and
• WMA formatfiles that are protected by
Management),
iTunes Music Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright
protection) cannot be played back on this unit.
• The track display
numbers recorded on the disc.
• The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) recordedfile is played back.
MP3IWMAJAAC Play Display
The folder number and file number will be displayed as
described below.
~/II
AAC
AAC
for
Folder number
display
lENT
again will resume playback.
~
(OPEN)toopen the
data.
formatfiles that have been purchased from
MP3IWMAJAAC data playback is the file
~/II/ENT.
front
panel,
at least 2 seconds.
DRM
(Digital Rights
MP3IWMAJAAC
RPT: Only a file
mode:
is
repeatedly played back.
J,
RPT
LJ
: Only files
J,
RPT ®*2 : A disc
back.
in
a folder are repeatedly played
is
repeatedly played back.
J,
(off)
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.
•
If
a CD changeroran MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:
Afterpressing
(RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.
M.I.X.
Press 5cain the pl;:tyorpause mode.
The tracks (files)onthe disc will be played backinrandom
sequence.
To
cancel M.I.X. play, press 5caagain.
Internal CD
FUNC.lSETUP
(Random
mode:
to select the function mode
Play)
Clock
display*
Volume level
* Displayed when "Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF" (page 22) is
ON.
set to
• Press
TITLE
(page 20)
Repeat
Press
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.
Press
CD
mode:
RPT: Only a track
RPT ®
(off)
*1
When a CD changer is connected.
If
RPT
•
will apply
to switch the display. See "Displaying the Text"
for
information about display switching.
Play
"=J
4 to play backrepeatedly the track being played.
"=J
4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.
is
repeatedly played back.
J,
*1
J,
: A discisrepeatedly played back.
is settoON
during M.l.X. play in CD changer mode, M.I.X.
to
the current disc only.
M.I.X.
: The tracks are played backinrandom
sequence.
1
(off)
CD Changer mode :
M.I.X.
: The tracks are played back
sequence.
1
M.I.X.
®*3
: The tracks
magazine will be includedinthe random
playback sequence.
on
all the CDsinthe current
1
(off)
*3 When a CD changer equipped with the
connected.
•IfM.I.X. is set toONduring
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.
MP3IWMAJAAC
M.I.X.
mode:
LJ
: Only files
RPT
in
1random sequence.
M.I.X. ® :The files are played back
1
(off)
sequence.
IfanMP3 compatible CD changer is
connected, all files
in
random sequence, and playback shifts to
the next disc.
ALL
M.I.X. function is
® (REPEAT ALL) play in CD
a folder are played back
in
random
in
a disc are played back
in
random
in
lO-EN
•Ifa CD changeroran MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:
Afterpressing
(RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.
FUNC.lSETUPtoselect the function mode
Searching
fromCDText
Quick
Search
Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc.Ifa
disc is not compatible with text, or a disc is in the changer, searches can
be made by track number.
1 Press
2 Turn the
• Press
cancel.
for
• CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File/Folder
(concerning
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.
1 During MP3IWMAlAAC playback, press
2 Turn the
Folder Name Search mode
3 Turn the
4 Press and hold
• Press and hold
cancel.
for
•
To
press
• Press
select File Name Search mode.
• The rootfolder is displayed as "ROOT".
• Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File Name Search mode
3 Press..... or
4 Select the desired file by turning the
5 Press
• Press and hold
cancel.
for
• Press
• File Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
~/ESe
This will set the search mode.
track, and then press
This will play the selected track.
and
hold
Or,
the search mode is canceled if no operation is peiformed
10 seconds.
Rotary
~/ESC
Name
during play.
encoder
for
to select the desired
~
III
lENT
.
at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
Search
MP3/WMA/AAC)
activate the search mode.
Rotary
Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then
press
~/II/ENT.
Rotary
play back the first file
Or,
the search mode is canceledifno operation is peiformed
10 seconds.
search
for
files in the Folder Name Search mode,
~
/11
lENT. Files in the folder may be searched.
~
IRTN
encoder.
~/II/ENT
Or,
the search modeiscanceled if no operation is peiformed
10 seconds.
~
IRTNinthe search mode to return to the previous mode.
encoder
encoder
~
III
~IESC
foratleast 2 seconds in the search mode to
to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to
~
to select another Folder.
to play back the selected file.
~IESC
foratleast 2 seconds in the search mode to
to select Folder Name
to select the desired folder.
lENT
for at least 2 seconds to
in
the selected folder.
~/ESe
Rotary
to
You
can search for tracks (files).
1 Press and hold
CD/Changer/MP3IWMAlAAC mode to activate Quick
Search mode.
2 Turn the
(file).
The selected trackisplayed back immediately.
• Press andhold
cancel.
Or,
for
About
CAUTION
What
WhatisAAC?
What
Method for creating MP3IWMAlAAC files
the search mode is canceledifno operationispeiformed
10 seconds.
MP3/WMA/AAC
Except
for
MP3IWMAlAAC data)
whether
for
holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright
international treaty.
is
MP3?
MP3, whose official nameis"MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,"isa
compression standard prescribed
Standardization Organization and MPEG which
institution of the IEC.
of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their
original size. This
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.
AACisthe abbreviation for "Advanced Audio Coding," andisa
basic format of audio compression used
is
WMA?
WMA, or "Windows
is
similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality
WMA
sound with small file sizes.
Audio dataiscompressed 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 can be played
the following 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
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes version 7.0 or earlier is
supported.
~
lESe
for at least 2 secondsinthe
Rotary
private use, duplicating audio data (including
freeorfor
encoder
~/ESC
foratleast 2 secondsinthe search mode to
or
afee, without permissionofthe copyright
is
achieved while still maintaining near CD
Media™
to select a desired track
distributing, transferring,orcopying
by
the ISO, the International
by
Audio,"iscompressed audio data.
back
is
valid.
Act
and by
is
a joint activity
MPEG2 or MPEG4.
this device have
it,
is
ii-EN
Supportedplaybacksampling rates
MP3
Sampling rates:48kHz,
Bit rates:8 - 320 kbps
WMA
Sampling rates: 48 kHz,
Bit rates:
AAC
Sampling rates: 48 kHz,
Bit rates:
This device may not play backcorrectly depending
rates.
ID3 tagsIWMA tags
This device supports
If tag data
the title (track title), artist name, and album name
tag data.
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric
characters (up to 30 for
and the underscore. For non-supported characters, the display
is
blank.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending
on
the contents.
16
kHz,12kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
48
- 192 kbps
16 kHz,
16
- 320 kbps
isinan
103
MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display
and
bit
rates
44.1
kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
44.1
kHz, 32 kHz
44.1
kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
12
kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
tagv1and
103
v2,
and WMA tag.
103
tags and up to15for WMA tags)
on
sampling
tag/WMA
of
files
Order
in
Files are played back
them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what
is
expected. Verify the writing orderinthe software's
documentation. The playback order of the folders and files
follows.
the order that the writing software writes
CD
@
®
is
as
Producing MP3IWMAJAAC discs
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CO-R or CORW
using
CO-R
folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number of
folders
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations
described above.
Media supported
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CO-Rs,
and CO-RWs.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports discs formatted with IS09660 Level 1 or
2.
Level
Under the IS09660 standard, there are some restrictions to
remember.
The maximum nested folder depth
directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name
limited.
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),
numbers 0-9, and '_' (underscore).
This device also can play back discsinJoliet, Romeo, etc., and
other standardsthat conform to IS09660. However, sometimes
the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.
Formats supported
This device supports CD-ROM
CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with
Track At Once or packet writing.
writing software. A disc can hold up to 510 files/
is
255.
is
8 (including the root
XA,
Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced
D
Folder
* The folder No./folder Name will not be displayed
contained
Bit rate
This is the "sound" compression rate specified
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
the files.
Sampling rate
This value shows how many times
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate
so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times
higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the
is
larger the volumeofdata.
Encoding
Converting music CDs,
the specified audio compression format.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
etc., written into MP3IWMAlAACfiles.
Root folder
The root folder (or root directory) is found at the topofthefile
system. The rootfolder contains allfolders and files. It is created
automatically
in
the folder.
for
all burned discs.
MP3IWMAJAAC
File
ifnofile
for
encoding. The
per
second the data is sampled
per
WAVE
(AIFF)files, and other soundfiles into
is
of
44.
second. The
1 kHz,
12-EN
Sound Setting
~
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~/II/ENT,
~/RTN
SOURCEI<!.>
A. SELFUNC.lSETUP Preset
MultEQ
BAND
(1
~
through
buttons
6)
Turning
MultEQ, developedbyAudyssey Labs, automatically corrects the audio
for the listening environment.
positions
measurements
set up procedure, consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Press
•
o
If
seconds, the Curve mode is switched (only when curve1
are stored).
• When using MultEQ,
Parametric EQ and Graphic EQ are set automatically. They are no
longer user adjustable.
• When an external audio processor is connected, the MultEQfunction
cannot be used.
•Ifno operation is performed
SUBWOOFER, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADERorDEFEAT
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.
*1
When the subwoofer mode is set to
~
When the MultEQ is set to
*3
If
you set the 4.2ch/2.2ch switch (pages 40 to 42) to 2.2ch, you
cannot adjust the FADER mode.
2 Turn the
desired
By setting
BASS, TREBLE and
and
• Depending on the connected devices, somefunctions and display
indications do not work.
BassfTrebleIBalance
and
Right)/Fader
Rear)/Defeat
Rotary
MX
encoder
+15
-7-+7
-7-+7
0 - 35
Rotary
soundisobtained in each mode.
DEFEAT
(page 19)isturned off.
(AUDIO)
for
5 seconds after selecting the
OFF,
OFF,
its level cannot be adjusted.
encoder
ON, previously adjusted settings of
EO
will return to the factory defaults
(Between
(Between
its level cannot be adjusted.
(AUDIO)
Front
repeatedly
until
to
~
the
Equalizer
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety
musical source material.
1 Press and
seconds
2 Turn the
and then press
Bluetooth H GENERAL H AUDIO H DISPLAY H
TUNER* H Bluetooth
Presets
hold
FUNC./SETUP
to
setup the Selection mode.
Rotary
encoder
~/II/ENT.
to
select AUDIO mode,
for
of
at least 2
* Only when HD Radio/SATRadio is connected.
3 Turn the
mode, and then press
4 Turn the
equalizer characteristic, and then press
Flat H Pops H Rock H News H Jazz&Blues H
Electrical Dance H Hip Hop&Rap H Easy Listening H
Country H Classical H User1 H User2 H User3 H
User4 H User5 H User6
• By selecting User's 1 to6,you can recall the stored preset number in
"Adjusting andStoring the Graphic Equalizer Curve" (page
"Adjusting andStoring the Parametric Equalizer Curve
(page
5 Press and
seconds
• Pressing~IRTN
mode.
•
If
no operation is performed
setting mode
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to
• Press and hold~IESC
canceled.
14).
Rotary
Rotary
to
is
encoder
encoder
hold
FUNC./SETUP
returntonormal mode.
during the procedure will returntothe previous
canceled.
for
to
select Factory's
~/II/ENT.
to
select the desired
for
for
60 secondsinthe SETUP mode, the
at least 2 seconds, the setting mode is
~
at least 2
ON
EQ
III
lENT
14)
",
(page 13).
or
.
13-EN
SettingEQmode
6 Press SOURCE/<b to set the bandwidth (Q).
Adjustable bandwidth: 1f 1.5, 3
This setting gives you a choiceof5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic
equalizer.
1 Press and hold
seconds to setup the Selection mode.
2 Turn the
and then press
Bluetooth H GENERAL H AUDIO H
TUNER* H Bluetooth
FUNC./SETUP
Rotary
~
encoder
III
lENT.
for at least 2
to select AUDIO mode,
DISPLAY
H
* Only when HD Radio/SAT Radio is connected.
3 Turn the
then press
4 Turn the
equalizer characteristic, and then press
Parametric
(Initial setting)
PEQ: 5-band Parametric
GEQ: 7-band Graphic
5 Press and hold
seconds to return to normal mode.
• Pressing~/RTN
mode.
If
no operation is performed
•
setting mode is canceled.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to
• Press
canceled.
Adjusting
Equalizer
You
can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
Curve, set the EQ mode to Parametric EQ. For details, refer to "Setting
EQ mode" (page
and
hold~IESC
Rotary
Rotary
encoder
~
III
lENT.
encoder
EO
EO
FUNC./SETUP
during the procedure will return to the previous
foratleast 2 seconds, the setting mode is
and
Storing
to select EQ Mode, and
to select the desired
Graphic
EO
(Initial setting)
for at least 2
for60seconds in the SETUP mode, the
the
Parametric
~
EO
ON
Curve
To
adjust the Parametric Equalizer
14).
III
lENT
(page 13).
1 Press A.SEL to recall the DSP adjust mode.
Media Xpander H Crossover H T.Correction H
Parametric EO/Graphic
2 Turn the
mode, and then press
3 Press
Band1~Band2~Band3~Band4~Band5~Band1
4 Press
Adjustable frequency bands:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)
Band-1: 20
Band-2: 50
Band-3: 125
Band-4: 315
Band-5: 800
Rotary
BAND
~or~
Hz-80
Hz-200
Hz-3.2
Hz-8
Hz-20
EO
H Media Xpander
encoder
to select the band to be adjusted.
to select frequency bands.
Hz (63 Hz)
Hz (150 Hz)
kHz (400 Hz)
kHz(1kHz)
kHz (2.5 kHz)
to select Parametric EQ
~/II/ENT.
7 To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 to 6 and
adjust all bands.
8 When the setting has been completed, select any
one of the
and hold the desired preset buttons for at least 2
seconds.
9 Turn the
YES/NO, and then press
adjusted contents.
PROTECT
(Initial setting)
•
If
YES is selected, the adjustedcontents are protected and stored into
the preset buttons. When you want to store the parameter into a
protectedprest!t button, "REPLACE NOIYES" can be selected.
•
If
.
NO is selected, the preset is'stored.
10
After setting, press and hold
seconds to return to normal mode.
• The frequencies
• This function
• While adjusting the Parametric EQ, you should consider the
frequency response
• The stored contents are not deleted even when resetting the unit
disconnecting the battery.
• The stored contents can be recalled byperforming operation in
"Recalling the StoredEqualizer Curve" (page 15).
• Pressing
previous item.
•
If
MultEQ is turned on, the A.SELbutton is ineffective. For details,
refer to "Turning MultEQ
•Ifno operation is performed
normal mode.
Adjusting
Equalizer
You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
set the EQ mode to Graphic EQ. Fordetails, refer to
14).
(page
1 Press
Media Xpander H Crossover H T.Correction H
Parametric EO/Graphic