Alpine CDE-163BT, UTE-62BT Owners Manual

CD/USB RECEIVER WITH ADVANCED BLUETOOTH

CDE-163BT

USB RECEIVER WITH ADVANCED BLUETOOTH

UTE-62BT

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

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

68-30368Z36-B

ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKET ING, INC.

1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, O ta-ku,

Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN

Phone: 03-5499-4531

ALPINE ELECTRONICS France S.A.R.L.

184 allée des Erables

CS 52016 – Villepinte

95 945 Roissy CDG cedex

FRANCE

Phone : + 33(0) 1 48 63 89 89

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

161-165 Princes Highway,

Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia

Phone 03-8787-1200

Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 München, Germany

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Phone 089-32 42 640

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

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

Alpine House

www.alpine.co.uk

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Viale Cristoforo Colombo, 8

20090 Trezzano sul Naviglio MI, Italy

Phone +39 02 484781

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain

Phone 945-283588

Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING.......................................................6

CAUTION........................................................ 6

PRECAUTIONS ...............................................6

Getting Started

Accessory List ...............................................................9

Turning Power On and Off....................................... 9

Demonstration Function ..........................................9

Turning the Demonstration mode Off ............9

Source Selection.......................................................... 9

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel .........9

Detaching ..................................................................9

Attaching ................................................................ 10

Initial System Start-Up............................................ 10

Adjusting Volume .................................................... 10

Setting the Dimmer Control

(CDE-163BT Only)..................................................... 10

Setting Time............................................................... 10

Radio

Listening to Radio .................................................... 11

Presetting Stations Manually............................... 11

Presetting Stations Automatically...................... 11

Tuning to Preset Stations ...................................... 11

Frequency Search Function.................................. 11

RBDS

PTY (Program Type) Tuning.................................. 12

Displaying Radio Text ............................................. 12

CD/MP3/WMA (CDE-163BT Only)

Playback ...................................................................... 12

Repeat and Random Play ..................................... 13

Searching for CD Text............................................. 13

Folder/File Name Search

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

Folder Name Search mode ............................... 13

File Name Search mode..................................... 13

Search Position Memory ....................................... 13

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

Terminology........................................................... 14

ENGLISH

Sound Setting

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/

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

Sound Setting ............................................................15

Equalizer Presets ...................................................15

Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF ..................16

Displaying the BASS ENGINE SQ

PARAMETER ............................................................16

Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve

(9BAND P-EQ).........................................................16

Adjusting the Frequency (CENTER FRQ) ............16

Setting the Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q)) ....................16

Adjusting the Level ....................................................16

Setting the Source Volume Level....................16

Adjusting the Crossover Settings

(X-OVER)...................................................................16

Selecting the Cut-Off Frequency

(FREQUENCY)...............................................................17

Adjusting the Slope (SLOPE) ..................................17

Adjusting the Level (LEVEL) ....................................17

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

Setting the Subwoofer Phase...........................17

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

Setting the Time Correction Unit

(LENGTH) .................................................................17

Adjusting the Time Correction (TCR).............17

External Device......................................................18

Connecting to an External Amplifier

(POWER IC)....................................................................18

Setting the Media Xpander mode..................18

BASS ENGINE SQ Function.....................................18

Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode .................18

Adjusting BASS ENGINE SQ Level ...................18

About Time Correction ...........................................19

Example 1. Listening Position:

Front Left Seat........................................................19

Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats .......19

About the Crossover ................................................21

Other Functions

Displaying the Text...................................................22

About “Text” ...........................................................23

Using the Front AUX Input Terminal..................23

Option Menu Setting ..............................................23

Applying TuneIt.........................................................24

Adjusting the sound via the Smartphone ...24

Facebook Notification Function......................24

Receiving Notification..............................................24

Displaying Notification List .....................................24

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Contents

ENGLISH

SETUP

Setting.......................................................................... 25

General Setting..................................................... 25

Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF......................25

Setting the AUX SETUP mode................................25

Setting the AUX NAME mode................................25

Setting the interrupt mode....................................25

Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE)

(CDE-163BT Only).......................................................26

Setting the stay on mode........................................26

Demonstration............................................................26

Setting the Opening Screen Update...................26

Display Setting...................................................... 26

Changing Lighting Color .........................................26

Dimmer Control ..........................................................27

Adjusting the Dimmer Level ..................................27

Scroll Setting (TEXTSCROLL) ..................................27

Scroll Type Setting.....................................................27

Tuner Setting......................................................... 27

Setting the TUNER (FM) frequency step

(TUNER FREQ) ..............................................................27

Setting the TUNER (FM) tone quality

(FM SET) .........................................................................27

iPod Setting ........................................................... 27

iPod/iPhone Search Mode Setting .......................27

Application Setting (APP) ................................. 28

Setting the communication mode with a

Smartphone (ALPINE APP)......................................28

Setting the TTS (Text To Speech) volume..........28

BT Hands Free Calling

Setup Before Using.................................................. 28

About Bluetooth® ................................................ 28

Before Using Bluetooth Function................... 28

How to connect to a Bluetooth compatible

device (Pairing) ..................................................... 29

For Bluetooth compatible device with SSP

(Secure Simple Pairing)............................................29

For Bluetooth compatible device without SSP

(Secure Simple Pairing)............................................29

Auto pairing with an iPod/iPhone........................29

Bluetooth SETUP ...................................................... 29

Setting the Bluetooth Connection

(BT IN) ....................................................................... 29

Setting the Auto Pairing with

iPod/iPhone ........................................................... 30

Setting the Bluetooth Device .......................... 30

Setting the Visible Mode ................................... 30

Setting the Bluetooth sound quality ............ 30

Adjusting the volume (SOURCE VOL) .................30

Sound Auto setting (TYPE SET).............................30

Setting the caller information display

ON/OFF.................................................................... 30

Setting the Phone Book Update .....................31

Setting the Phone Book Auto Update ON/OFF

(AUTO) ............................................................................31

Setting the Phone Book Manual Update ON/OFF

(MANUAL)......................................................................31

Changing the Phone book List Order ...........31

Selecting the output speaker...........................31

Displaying the firmware version .....................31

Updating the firmware .......................................31

Hands-Free Phone Control....................................31

About the Hands-Free Phone...........................31

Answering a Call ...................................................31

Hanging up the Telephone ...............................31

Calling.......................................................................32

Redialing a Number In Outgoing History..........32

Dialing a Number In Incoming History...............32

Dialing a Number In Incoming Missed Call

History............................................................................32

Dialing a Number In The Phone Book.................32

Phone book Alphabet Search Function .............32

Voice Control Operation ....................................33

Call waiting function ...........................................33

Preset a number in the Phone Menu

(Shortcut dial) ........................................................33

Dialing the preset number................................33

Adjusting the volume when receiving a

Call .............................................................................33

Muting the microphone input quickly

(Voice Mute) ...........................................................33

Call Switching Operation ...................................33

Bluetooth Audio Operation ..................................34

Recalling the Bluetooth Audio Mode............34

Selecting the desired Song ..............................34

Pausing.....................................................................34

Selecting the desired Group.............................34

Searching for a desired song............................34

Flash Memory (optional)

Playback MP3/WMA/FLAC Files from Flash

Memory (optional) ...................................................34

About MP3/WMA/FLAC File of Flash

Memory ........................................................................35

iPod/iPhone (optional)

Connecting an iPod/iPhone..................................35

Setting the iPod Control.........................................36

Playback .......................................................................36

Searching for a desired Song ...............................36

Direct Search Function ...........................................37

Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/

Episode.........................................................................37

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Contents

ENGLISH

Alphabet Search Function .................................... 37

Search Position Memory ....................................... 37

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ................................ 38

Repeat Play................................................................. 38

Displaying the Text.................................................. 38

Pandora® internet radio (Optional)

Listening to Pandora®............................................ 39

“Thumbs” Feedback ................................................ 39

Searching for a Desired Station .......................... 39

Shuffle .......................................................................... 40

Bookmarking a Desired Song or Artist............. 40

Creating a New Station .......................................... 40

Search Position Memory ....................................... 40

Changing the Display............................................. 40

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Operation

Receiving Channels with the SiriusXM

Tuner............................................................................. 41

SiriusXM Setting ....................................................... 41

Managing Artist and Song Alerts................... 41

Setting the Favorite Sports Team Alerts ...... 42

Setting the Parental Control ............................ 42

Confirming the strength of the SiriusXM

signal ........................................................................ 42

Setting TuneStart™ .............................................. 42

Checking the SiriusXM Radio ID Number........ 43

Storing Channel Presets ........................................ 43

Tuning Channels using Presets ........................... 43

SmartFavorites Functions ..................................... 43

TuneScan™ Function........................................... 43

TuneStart™ Function........................................... 43

Storing the desired Artist and Song Alerts ..... 43

Receiving and Tuning to an Alert....................... 44

Search Function........................................................ 44

Searching by Channel ........................................ 44

Searching by Category....................................... 44

Searching by My Music ...................................... 44

Searching by My Games .................................... 44

Searching by Featured Favorites™................. 45

Using Jump Memory and Jump Recall

function ....................................................................... 45

Replay Function........................................................ 45

Parental Lock Function........................................... 45

iTunes radio tagging............................................... 46

Changing the Display............................................. 46

Information

In Case of Difficulty ..................................................46

Basic...........................................................................46

Radio .........................................................................46

CD (CDE-163BT Only) ..........................................46

MP3/WMA ...............................................................47

Audio.........................................................................47

iPod............................................................................47

Indication for CD Player

(CDE-163BT Only) .................................................47

Indication for Flash Memory ............................47

Indication for iPod Mode ...................................48

Bluetooth mode ....................................................48

SiriusXM Advisory Messages ............................48

Indication for Pandora

Specifications .............................................................50

Mode.........................49

Installation and Connections

WARNING .................................................... 51

CAUTION...................................................... 51

PRECAUTIONS............................................. 51

Installation ..................................................................52

Removal ...................................................................52

Mounting the Microphone....................................53

Connections ...............................................................54

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Operating Instructions

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.

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 OBJEC TS 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.

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.

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.

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.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

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

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

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

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

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

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Inserting Discs

Center Hole

New Disc

Outside (Bumps)

Bumps

Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer

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, and then insert the disc again.

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.

Irregular Shaped Discs

Be sure to use round discs only for this unit and never use any special shaped 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

Correct Handling

Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.

CORRECT

INCORRECT CORRECT

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 custom er s u sing 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 non-standard 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 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.

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• Use discs with compressed audio files written in a format compatible with this unit. For details, refer to “About MP3/WMA” on page 13.

• Data files, other than audio, on the disc are ignored and are not played back.

Protecting the USB Port

• Only USB Flash Memory devices or iPod/iPhone can be connected to the USB port on this unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported.

• Depending on the shape or size of a USB device, it may not be connected to the USB terminal of this unit-a USB extension (sold separately) is recommended for this connection. Also avoid connecting Flash Memory and Front Aux at the same time.

• If a USB device is inserted in the unit, it projects out and may be a danger while driving. Use a commercially available USB extension cable, and connect it in a safe way.

• Depending on the connected Flash 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/FLAC.

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

On Handling USB Flash Memory

CAUTION

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

• To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points. Read the Flash Memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly.

• Fix the Flash Memory in a location where driver operation will not be hindered.

• Flash Memory may not function correctly at high or low temperature.

• Use only certified USB Flash Memory Devices. Please pay attention that even certified Flash Memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or state.

• Flash Memory function is not guaranteed. Use Flash Memory according to the terms of agreement.

• Depending on the settings of the Flash 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.

• Flash Memory may take time to start playback. If there is a particular file other than audio in the Flash Memory, it may take considerable time before the file is played back or searched.

• The unit can play back “mp3”, “wma” or “flac” 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, and 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.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

•The Bluetooth owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under licence.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Supply of this product only conveys a licence for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a licence nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent licence for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com

• Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora is currently available in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.

• Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

• The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

•BlackBerry names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks

, RIM®, Research In Motion® and related trademarks,

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Getting Started

/

/DIM.

/SETUP

/ENTER



/SOURCE

Rotary encoder

/

AUDIO/SETUP

/ENTER



/SOURCE

Rotary encoder

 CDE-163BT

 UTE-62BT

Note

• The buttons on this Owner’s Manual use CDE-163BT as an example.

Demonstration Function

This unit will enter a demonstration mode to display its various functions. When Demo mode is set to ON, the unit starts the demonstration if there is no operation for 30 seconds.

Turning the Demonstration mode Off

There are two methods to close the demonstration mode.

Method 1:

When installing this unit in a car for the first time, the DEMO OFF screen will be displayed for 20 seconds after turning on the unit. Press ENTER within 20 seconds to put the demonstration mode into

STANDBY

Method 2:

Setting DEMO MODE to STANDBY

* For details about STANDBY and OFF, please refer to “Demonstration”

on page 26.

or OFF*.

Source Selection

Press VSOURCE to change the source.

TUNER  SIRIUS XM*1  DISC*2  USB AUDIO/iPod*3 

BT AUDIO

*1 Displayed only when a SiriusXM Tuner is connected. *2 CDE-163BT only. *3 Displayed only when the iPod/iPhone is connected. *4 Displayed only when BT IN is set to ON, refer to “Setting the

*5 Not displayed when ALPINE APP is set to OFF, refer to “Setting

*6 Refer to “Using the Front AUX Input Terminal” on page 23.

 PAND OR A*5  AUXIL IARY*6  TUNER

Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)” on page 29.

the communication mode with a Smartphone (ALPINE APP)” on page 28.

Accessory List

• Head Unit ................................................ ..................................1

• Power Cable ..............................................................................1

• Microphone ..............................................................................1

• Mounting Sleeve ......................................................................1

• Carrying Case............................................................................1

• Bracket Key ...............................................................................2

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

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

Turning Power On and Off

Press t to turn on the unit.

Note

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

e (Release).

* Only for CDE-163BT.

Press and hold t for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.

Note

• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 0.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Detaching

Notes

• 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.

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Attaching

RESET switch

Remote control sensor

Setting Time

Press and hold YSETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select GENERAL, and then press ENTER.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the CLOCK ADJ mode, and then press ENTER.

The time indication will blink.

Notes

• 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.

Adjusting Volume

Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained.

Setting the Dimmer Control (CDE-163BT Only)

Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while the time indication is blinking.

When the hour has been adjusted, press ENTER.

Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking.

Press and hold YSETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

Notes

• To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time

announcement, press and hold ENTER 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.

•Pressing t will return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.

Controllable with Remote Control

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

Press and hold DIM. for at least 2 seconds repeatedly to select the DIMMER mode.

DIMMERAUTO  DIMMER ON  DIMMER OFF  DIMMERAUTO

DIMMERAUTO mode:

Decrease the illumination bri ghtness of the unit’s buttons with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode decreases the unit’s backlighting in sync with headlight usage.

DIMMER ON mode:

Keep the illumination brightness of the backlighting dimmed.

DIMMER OFF mode:

Keep the illumination brightness of the backlighting bright.

Note

• The setting items are the same as DISPLAY setting in SETUP mode. For details, refer to “Dimmer Control” on page 27.

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Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box

With an optional Alpine Steering Wheel Remote Control Interface Box (not included), this unit is controllable from the vehicles steering wheel controls. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.

Radio

TUNE/A.ME



/ENTER





/SOURCE

/BAND

Rotary encoder

Preset buttons

(1 through 6)

Presetting Stations Automatically

Press OBAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.

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

The frequency on the display continues to change while the automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band. They will be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6 in order of signal strength. When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.

Note

• If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.

Listening to Radio

Press VSOURCE to select TUNER mode.

Press OBAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.

F(M)1  F(M)2  AM  F(M)1

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

SEEK DX (Distance mode)  SEEK LOCAL (Local mode)  MANUAL (Manual mode)  SEEK DX

Note

• The initial mode is Distance mode.

Distance mode:

Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).

Local mode:

Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).

Manual mode:

The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).

Press  or  to tune in the desired station.

Holding down  or  will change the frequency continuously.

Presetting Stations Manually

Tuning to Preset Stations

Select the band, and then 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.

Press ENTER in Radio mode to activate Frequency search mode.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired frequency.

Press ENTER to receive the selected frequency.

Note

•Press t in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled if no operation is performed for 60 seconds.

While receiving the station that you want to store, 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 display shows the band, preset number and station frequency memorized.

Notes

• A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for

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

each band; F(M)1, F(M)2 and AM).

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

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RBDS

/ENTER/OPTION



Rotary encoder

/ENTER





/SOURCE







Rotary encoder

Preset buttons

(1 through 6)

The RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) is a radio information system.

PTY (Program Type) Tuning

Press and hold ENTEROPTION for at least 2 seconds while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select PTY SELECT, and then press ENTER.

Turn the Rotary encoder to choose the desired program type while the PTY (program type) is being displayed.

CD/MP3/WMA (CDE-163BT Only)

Playback

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.

Press ENTER after selecting the program type to start searching for a station in the selected program type.

The chosen program type display blinks during searching and lights when a station is found. If no PTY station is found, “NO PTY” will be displayed for 5 seconds.

Displaying Radio Text

Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.

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

The display will change every time the button is pressed. For details, refer to “Displaying the Text” on page 22.

Note

• When a disc is already inserted, press VSOURCE to switch to the

DISC mode.

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

Press  or  to select the desired track (file).

Pressing and holding  or  will fast backward/fast forward track continuously.

To pause playback, press .

Pressing  again will resume playback.

To eject the disc, press .

Notes

• 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.

• Three-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be used.

• Any file protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection, cannot be played back on this unit.

• The track display for MP3/WMA 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.

• This unit does not support FLAC format disc’s playback.

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Repeat and Random Play

During playback, Press M or L repeatedly until the setting appears.

RPT ONE:

Track/file is played back repeatedly.

RPT FOLDER

MIX FOLDER

MIX ALL:

* When MP3/WMA files are played back.

To cancel repeat or M.I.X. play, select (OFF) with the above procedure.

Notes

• a indicator lights up during repeat play mode.

• s indicator lights up during random play mode.

Files in a folder are played back repeatedly.

Files in a folder are played back randomly.

All files in the disc or Flash Memory are played back randomly.

Searching for CD Text

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

Press ENTER during play.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired track, and then press ENTER.

This will play the selected track.

Notes

•Press any of the preset buttons (1 through 6) during a search to skip

over a calculated percentage of tracks. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 37.

•Press t in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled

if no operation is performed for 60 seconds.

• When CD Text Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be canceled.

Folder/File Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA)

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

Folder Name Search mode

During MP3/WMA playback, press ENTER to activate the search mode.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search mode, and then press ENTER.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder.

Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back the first file in the selected folder.

Notes

•Press any of the preset buttons (1 through 6) during a Folder Name search to skip over a calculated percentage of folders. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 37.

•Press t in the search mode to return to the previous mode.

Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 60 seconds.

• To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press ENTER.

Files in the folder may be searched.

• The root folder is displayed as “\ROOT”.

• When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be canceled.

File Name Search mode

During MP3/WMA playback, press ENTER to activate the search mode.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select Fil e Name S earch m ode, and then press ENTER.

Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder.

Press ENTER to play back the selected file.

Notes

•Press any of the preset buttons (1 through 6) during a File name search to skip over a calculated percentage of files. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 37.

•Press t in the search mode to return to the previous mode. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 60 seconds.

• When File Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be canceled.

Search Position Memory

During playback, you can quickly return to the last-selected hierarchy level in the search mode.

Press t.

The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode is displayed.

About MP3/WMA

CAUTION

Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.

What is MP3?

MP3, whose official name is “MPEG 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 sou nds that are either inaudible to the human ear or masked by other sounds.

What is WMA?

WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio data. WMA is similar to MP3 audio data.

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Root folder

Folder MP3/WMA File

Method for cre ating MP3/WMA files

Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user’s manual for that software. MP3/WMA files that are playable on this device have the file extensions “mp3” / “wma”. Files with no extension cannot be played back (WMA ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported). Protected files are not supported. 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.

Supported playback sampling rates a nd bit rates

MP3

Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz,

Bit rates: 8 - 320 kbps

WMA

Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

Bit rates: 32 - 192 kbps

This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates.

ID3 tags/WMA tags

This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag. If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display t he title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag data. This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric characters (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags) and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO SUPPORT ” is displayed or the character is displayed as space. If information contains characters other than ID3 tag information, the audio file may not be played back. The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the contents.

Producing MP3/WMA discs

MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 509 files/255 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, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

Correspondin g 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 director y). The number of characters for a folder/file name is limited. Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore). This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.

Formats supported

This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session. This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with Track At Once or packet writing.

12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz

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.

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

contained in the folder.

Terminology

Bit rate

This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files.

Sampling rate

This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled (recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the volume of data.

Encoding

Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into the specified audio compression format.

Tag

Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names, etc., written into MP3/WMA files.

Root folder

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

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Sound Setting

/ENTER



/SETUP

BASS

Rotary encoder

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

Press YSETUP repeatedly to choose the desired mode.

Each press changes the mode as follows:

SUBWOOFER  FADE R

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

*2 Not displayed when BASS ENGINE SQ mode is selected. Refer

*3 Adjustable only when DEFEAT is OFF. *4 Not displayed when 2WAY/3WAY system mode is set to 3WAY.

Note

• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the unit automatically

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

By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted level settings of BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults.

*1/*2

 BASS LEVEL

 DEFEAT  VOLUME

adjusted, refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” on page 17.

to “Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode” on page 18.

Refer to “Switching the 2WAY/3WAY system mode” on page 21.

Subwoofer +0 ~ +15

Bass level −7 ~ +7

Treble level −7 ~ +7

Balance L15 ~ R15

Fader R15 ~ F15

Defeat ON/OFF

Volume 0 ~ 35

returns to normal mode.

*2/*3

 TRE LEVEL

*2/*3

 BALANCE

Sound Setting

You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and usage. From the AUDIO SETUP menu, Audio Setting can be modified.

Use steps 1 to 5 to select the category you wish to modify. For details on how to change each setting, see the following sections below.

Press and hold YSETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select AUDIO, and then press ENTER.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired sound setting menu, and then press ENTER.

EQ PRESETS 9BAND P-EQ SUBWOOFER  TCR

*1 Adjustment cannot be performed when DEFEAT is set to ON. *2 Any changes made to either EQ PRESETS or 9BAND P-EQ are

*3 These items are not adjustable in BASS ENGINE SQ mode. If

*4 Not displayed when the Audio Setup mode is activated by

*5 Not displayed when 2WAY /3WAY system mode is set to 3WAY. *6 Not displayed when BASS ENGIN is set to OFF. *7 In step 3, after selecting a Band (BAND1 to BAND9) from

*8 This item is also related to BASS ENGINE SQ mode when you

*9 These functions are inoperable when SUBWOOFER is set to

Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then press ENTER.

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

Press and hold YSETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

Notes

• Adjustment cannot be performed during a call.

•Pressing t returns to the previous Sound menu mode.

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

• You can access the Sound menu mode directly by pressing BASS when BASS ENGIN is set to OFF. Refer to “Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/ OFF” on page 16.

*1/*2/*3

 BASS ENGIN

*1/*3/*7

 SOURCE VOL  X-OVER

 SUBW PHASE*9  SUBW SYS

 POWER IC  MX SETTING

reflected in the others’ settings.

you want to adjust these items separately, follow the confirm message and select “YES” to exit BASS ENGINE SQ mode, then make the setting.

pressing BASS.

9BAND P-EQ adjustment mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then press ENTER to continue to step 4.

adjust sound settings via the Alpine TuneIt App on a Smartphone. Refer to “Adjusting the sound via the Smartphone” on page 24.

OFF.

*4/*5

 PAR AMETE R

*1/*3



*3/*9

 LENGTH*1

*5/*6



Equalizer Presets

10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of musical source material. USER settings are created in the 9BAND P-EQ mode.

USER  FLAT (Initial setting) POPS  ROCK  NEWS  JAZZ  ELEC DANCE  HIP HOP  EASY LIS  COUNTRY 

CLASSICAL

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Note

• The 9-Band, Parametric EQ is used to customize the EQ PRESETS settings.

Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF

This function provides a short cut for BASS ENGINE SQ setting. EQ PRESETS, 9BAND P-EQ, etc., will no longer be adjustable when ON is set.

 Setting item: BASS ENGIN

Setting contents:

OFF (Initial setting) / ON

OFF (MANUAL SET mode):

Adjust each audio effect setting separately.

ON (BASS ENGINE SQ mode):

Adjust BASS ENGINE SQ via a short cut.

Note

• You can also set BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF directly by pressing and

holding BASS. Refer to “Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode” on page 18.

Displaying the BASS ENGINE SQ PAR AM ETE R

After setting BASS ENGIN to ON, you can display the current BASS ENGINE SQ Parameter type.

 Setting item: PAR A ME T ER

Displaying contents:

The name of the parameter currently selected is displayed. (INITIAL / TUNEIT A ~ TUNEIT E)

Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (9BAND P-EQ)

You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste.

After selecting a BAND (BAND1 ~ BAND9) from the 9BAND P-EQ adjustment mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting item, and then press ENTER.

CENTER FRQ  WIDTH (Q)  LEVEL

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting value, and then press ENTER.

Press t to return to the previous step.

Adjusting the Frequency (CENTER FRQ)

Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Band1 20 Hz ~ 100 Hz (63 Hz)

Band2 63 Hz ~ 315 Hz (125 Hz) Band3 125 Hz ~ 500 Hz (250 Hz) Band4 250 Hz ~ 1 kHz (500 Hz)

Band5 500 Hz ~ 2 kHz (1 kHz) Band6 1 kHz ~ 4 kHz (2 kHz) Band7 2 kHz ~ 7.2 kHz (4 kHz)

Band8 5.8 kHz ~ 12 kHz (8 kHz) Band9 9 kHz ~ 20 kHz (16 kHz)

Setting the Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q))

Setting contents:

3.0 (Initial setting) / 4.0 / 5.0

Adjusting the Level

Setting contents:

−7 to +7 (Initial setting: ±0)

Notes

• BAND2 and BAND8 are the same as the Bass and Treble controls.

Their Level adjustment can also be controlled by pressing YSETUP and selecting Bass Level or Treble Level. Refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” on page 15.

• Settings exceeding the frequency of adjacent bands are not available.

• While adjusting the 9BAND P-EQ, you should consider the frequency response of the connected speakers.

• The 9-Band, Parametric EQ is used to customize the EQ PRESETS settings.

Setting the Source Volume Level

The output level of each source is individually adjustable. For example, if the TUNER level sounds lower than CD, its output can be adjusted without affecting the other sources.

 Setting item: SOURCE VOL

 Further setting items: TUNER / SIRIUS XM / DISC

iPod / BT AUDIO / PANDORA / AUX

Setting contents:

−14 dB ~ +14 dB (Initial setting: ±0)

* Only for CDE-163BT.

/ USB /

Adjusting the Crossover Settings (X-OVER)

Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Crossover” on page 21.

 Setting item: X-OVER

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the channel, and then press ENTER.

 2WAY System

FRONT (HPF)  REAR (HPF)  SUBW LPF

 3WAY System

LOW (LPF)  MID LOW (HPF)  MID HIGH (LPF)  HIGH (HPF)

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then press ENTER.

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Selecting the Cut-Off Frequency (FREQUENCY)

 2WAY System

Setting contents:

FRONT / REAR / SUBW LPF

20 / 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 (Initial setting) / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 (Hz)

 3WAY System

Setting contents:

LOW (SUB) / MID LOW:

20 / 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 (Initial setting) / 630 / 800 (Hz)

MID HIGH:

20 / 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 / 630 / 800 / 1 k / 1.2 k / 1.6 k / 2 k / 2.5 k / 3.2 k / 4 k / 5 k (Initial setting) / 6.3 k / 8 k / 10 k / 12.5 k / 16 k / 20 k (Hz)

HIGH:

1 k / 1.2 k / 1.6 k / 2 k /2.5 k / 3.2 k / 4 k / 5 k (Initial setting) / 6.3 k / 8 k / 10 k / 12.5 k / 16 k / 20 k (Hz)

Note

• The frequency of MID LOW should not be more than the frequency of MID HIGH.

Adjusting the Slope (SLOPE)

Setting contents:

FLAT / 6 / 12 / 18

* Not available when “MID HIGH” is selected in 3WAY System.

Note

• The initial setting for 2WAY is FLAT. 3WAY is 12.

/ 24*(dB/oct.)

Adjusting the Level (LEVEL)

Setting contents:

−12 to 0 (dB) (Initial setting: 0)

Repeat steps 1 to 2 to make adjustment to the other channels.

Notes

• The level setting results for MID LOW and MID HIGH in 3WAY system are linkage.

• The adjustable cross-over range might be different between TuneIt and the unit.

Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF

When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level (refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” on page 15).

 Setting item: SUBWOOFER

Setting contents:

SUBW OFF / SUBW ON (Initial setting)

SUBW OFF:

No subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA Connectors (refer to “Connections” on page 54).

SUBW ON:

The subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA Connectors (refer to “Connections” on page 54).

Setting the Subwoofer Phase

The subwoofer output phase is toggled between SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). Depending on the installation location of your subwoofer, one of these settings may sound better than the other.

 Setting item: SUBW PHASE

Setting contents:

NORMAL (Initial setting) / REVERSE

Setting the Subwoofer System

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

 Setting item: SUBW SYS

Setting contents:

SUBW SYS1 / SUBW SYS2 (Initial setting)

SUBW SYS1:

Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.

SUBW SYS2:

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

Setting the Time Correction Unit (LENGTH)

You can change the unit of time correction (centimeters or inches).

 Setting item: LENGTH

Setting contents:

CM (Initial setting) / INCH

CM:

Time correction value is in centimeters.

INCH:

Time correction value is in inches.

Adjusting the Time Correction (TCR)

Before performing the following, refer to “About Time Correction” on page 19.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired speaker after selecting TCR, and then press ENTER.

FRONT-L  FRONT-R  REAR-L  REAR-R  SUBW-L  SUBW-R

Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the distance of the selected speaker, and then press ENTER.

0.0 cm to 336.6 cm (3.4 cm/step)

0.0 inch to 132.7 inch (1.3 inch/step)

Note

• The total adjustment distance for all speakers should be less than 510 centimetres (201 inches).

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for setting other speakers.

By setting these values, sound from all speakers can be made to reach the listener at the same time.

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External Device

Amplier

ON: Speakers

(White)

(White/Black)

(Gray/Black)

(Gray)

(Green)

(Green/Black)

(Violet/Black)

(Violet)

2WAY system 3WAY system

Front (L)

High range (L)

Front (R)

High range (R)

Rear (L)

Mid range (L)

Rear (R)

Mid range (R)

Front (L)

High range (L)

Front (R)

High range (R)

Rear (L)

Mid range (L)

Rear (R)

Mid range (R)

OFF:

Amplier

Setting the Media Xpander mode

Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)

When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.

 Setting item: POWER IC

Setting contents:

OFF / ON (Initial setting)

OFF:

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 cannot drive speakers.

ON:

The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.

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Notes

• For more details about 2WAY/3WAY system mode. Please refer to “Switching the 2WAY/3WAY system mode” and “About the 2WAY/ 3WAY system mode” on page 21.

• No sound is produced by the system when the POWER-IC is set to OFF.

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

 Setting item: MX SETTING

Turn t he Rotary encoder to select the source to which you want to apply Media Xpander, and then press ENTER.

FM  SIRIUS XM  CD*1  CMPM BT AUDIO  PA NDO RA  AUX

*1 CDE-163BT only. *2 Be applied for MP3/WMA files in disc.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Media Xpander

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 USB  iPod 

level, and then press ENTER.

OFF  LEVEL 1  LEVEL 2  LEVEL 3

Note

• There is no MX mode for AM radio.

BASS ENGINE SQ Function

The BASS ENGINE SQ function creates an optimum Bass Effect for your system.

Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode

Press and hold BASS for at least 2 seconds to switch the sound mode.

BASS ENGINE SQ  MANUAL SET (Initial setting)

BASS ENGIN E SQ:

Adjust the relevant Bass parameters uniformly and automatically.

MANUAL SET:

Adjust each audio effect setting separately and manually.

Notes

• This operation can also be performed by selecting BASS ENGIN in Audio Setup mode. Refer to “Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF” on page 16.

• You can access the Sound menu mode directly by pressing BASS when BASS ENGIN is set to OFF.

• You can set this item via the Alpine TuneIt App on a Smartphone. Refer to “Adjusting the sound via the Smartphone” on page 24.

• If you switch the 2WAY/3WAY system (page 21) to 3WAY mode, you cannot adjust this item.

Adjusting BASS ENGINE SQ Level

With BASS ENGINE SQ ON, adjusting the Bass Level uniformly changes various sound parameters for optimum Bass effect.

Press BASS to display the BASS ENGINE SQ Level adjustment screen.

The unit’s back lighting changes during this period.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired level (+0 - +6).

The initial level is +3.

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