Alpine TDM-7581R User Manual

TDM-7583R
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TDM-7580R

FM/MW/LW/RDS Cassette Receiver

• OWNER'S MANUAL
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• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-8501, Japan

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

Je ll Moon Hwa CO.
23-5, 1 Ga, Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany

Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

MI, Italy

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il

B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Charles De Gaulle

13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Cedex, France

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

MK14 5BU, U.K.

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Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32

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Designed by ALPINE Japan

Printed in Korea (Y)

68P01434K21-O

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CD changer for TDM-7583R/TDM­7581R/TDM-7580R
CD-Wechsler für TDM-7583R/TDM­7581R/TDM-7580R
Changeur CD pour TDM-7583R/TDM­7581R/TDM-7580R
Cambiador de CD para
TDM-7583R/TDM-7581R/TDM­7580R
Cambia CD per TDM-7583R/TDM­7581R/TDM-7580R
CD-växlare för TDM-7583R/TDM­7581R/TDM-7580R

CHA-S624

CHA-1214

CHM-S620

Alpine CD Changers Give You More!

More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience.

An Alpine CD Changer adds more musical choices to your sound system. All models can be controlled from Alpine head units and
deliver excellent sound quality. The CHA-S624 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, Ai-NET compatibility, Optical
Digital Output, 150 Disc Title Memory and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S620 M-Bus model
is a super-compact 6-disc changer.

Von Alpine CD-Wechslern haben Sie mehr!

Mehr Musikauswahl, mehr Vielseitigkeit, mehr Komfort.

Mit einem Alpine CD-Wechsler erweitern Sie die Musikauswahl Ihres Systems. Sämtliche Modelle lassen sich von einer Alpine­Bedieneinheit aus steuern und liefern hervorragende Klangqualität. Der CHA-S624 ist ein Ai-NET-kompatibler Hochleistungs-Wechsler
für 6 CDs mit dem neuen M-DAC, Digitalausgang für Glasfaserkabel, CD-Titelspeicher für 150 Titel und CD-TEXT. Das Ai-NET­Modell CHA-1214 nimmt 12 CDs auf, und der M-Bus-kompatible CHM-S620 ist ein superkompakter Wechsler für 6 CDs.

Changeurs de CD Alpine : vous avez le choix!

Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.

Un changeur de CD Alpine permet d'augmenter la plage des sélections musicales de votre système embarqué. Tous les modèles peuvent
être contrôlés à partir des autoradios Alpine et offrent une excellente qualité audio. Le modèle CHA-S624 est un changeur 6 disques
ultra performant compatible Ai-NET et équipé d'un convertisseur N/A standard, d'une sortie optique numérique, d'une mémoire d'une
capacité de 150 titres et de la fonction CD TEXT. Le modèle CHA-1214 Ai-NET peut contenir 12 disques. Le modèle CHM-S620 M­Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact.

¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!

Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.

Un cambiador Alpine de CD añade más opciones musicales a su equipo de sonido. Todos los modelos pueden controlarse desde las
unidades principales de Alpine y proporcionar un sonido de calidad excepcional. El modelo CHA-S624 es un cambiador de 6 discos de
alto rendimiento con el nuevo DAC "M" y compatibilidad con Ai-NET, salida digital óptica, memoria de títulos de 150 discos y TEXTO
CD. El modelo CHA-1214 Ai-NET admite 12 discos y el modelo CHM-S620 Bus-M es un cambiador de 6 discos y tamaño reducido.

I caricatori CD Alpine danno di più!

Più scelta, più versatilità, più comodità.

Un caricatore CD Alpine offre maggiore scelta. Tutti i modelli possono essere controllati tramite le unità di controllo Alpine e producono
un suono di qualità eccellente. CHA-S624 è un caricatore a 6 dischi Ai NET compatibile e dotato di un nuovo M DAC, di un'uscita
ottica digitale, memorizzazione dei titoli di 150 dischi e CD TEXT. Il modello CHA-1214 Ai NET può contenere un massimo di 12
dischi, mentre il modello CHM-S620 M-Bus è un caricatore a 6 dischi ultra compatto.

Alpines CD-växlare ger mer!

Fler musikval, mer variation, större bekvämlighet.

Med Alpines CD-växlare i systemet får du större musikalisk v alfrihet. Alla modeller kan styras från Alpines huvudenheter och ger
enastående ljudkvalitet. CHA-S624 är en högpresterande växlare för 6 skivor med en ny M D/A-omvandlare, kompatibel med Ai-NET,
optisk digitalutgång, titelminne för 150 skivor och CD-TEXT. Modellen CHA-1214 Ai-NET rymmer 12 skivor och modellen CHM­S620 M-Bus är en superkompakt växlare för 6 skivor.

Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING.................................................. 2

CAUTION................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 2

Basic Operation

Detaching the Front Panel..................................4

Attaching the Front Panel ..................................4

Initial System Start-Up ......................................4

Turning Power On and Off ................................5

Non Fading Pre-Out (N.F.P.) On and Off

(TDM-7583R only) ........................................5

Adjusting Source Signal Levels......................... 5

Adjusting Volume/Bass/T reble/Balance

(Between Left and Right Channels)/Fader

(Between Front and Rear Speakers) ...............5

Turning Loudness On/Off ..................................5

Radio Operation

Manual Tuning...................................................6

Automatic Seek Tuning .....................................6

Manual Storing of Station Presets .....................6

Automatic Memory of Station Presets...............7

Tuning to Preset Stations ...................................7

ENGLISH

Cassette Player Operation

Inserting/Ejecting Cassette ..............................11

Normal Play and Pause ....................................11

Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction)

(TDM-7583R only) ......................................11

Repeat Play ......................................................11

Blank Skip (B.SKIP)........................................11

Fast Forward and Rewind ................................12

Scanning Programmes .....................................12

Manual Reverse ...............................................12

Programme Sensor (P.S.) .................................12

CD Changer Operation

Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ................13

Music Sensor (M.S.) Skip................................13

Fast Forward and Backward ............................13

Repeat Play on Single Track or Entire Disc ....14

M.I.X. (Random) Play .....................................14

Disc Scan .........................................................14

To Display CD Titles (TDM-7583R only).......15

Titling Discs (TDM-7583R only) ....................15

Erasing Disc Title (TDM-7583R only) ............15

Remote Control Operation

Controls on Remote Control

(TDM-7583R only) ......................................16

Battery Replacement........................................17

Information

In Case of Difficulty ........................................18

Specifications...................................................19

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RDS Operation

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving

RDS Stations ..................................................8

Recalling Preset RDS Stations........................... 8

Turning Emergency Alarm On or Off................9

Receiving Traf f ic Information............................9

PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ........................9

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing

Tape or Radio .................................................9

Priority News ...................................................10

Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ......10

Installation and Connections

WARNING.......................................................20

CAUTION........................................................20

Precautions.......................................................20

Installation .......................................................21

Connections .....................................................22

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborato­ries Licensing Corporation.

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WARNING

WARNING

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle and "WARNING" are intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating
instructions.
Failure to heed the instructions will result in
severe injury or death.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

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

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

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN
REPLACING FUSES.

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

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES
YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING
YOUR VEHICLE.

Any function that requires your prolonged attention
should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before
performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in
an accident.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V
APPLICATIONS.

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

CAUTION

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle and "CAUTION" are intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating
instructions.
Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury
or material damage.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to
the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or
the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing.

DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD
BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY
POLARITY.

When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper
polarity (+ and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical
leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal injury.

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between
+60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your
unit on.

T ape Slack

Check and make sure any slack in the tape is taken up
before inserting the tape into the unit. A loose tape can get
caught in the mechanism and cause damage to the unit
and the tape itself. Tighten the tape by inserting a pencil
or a similar instrument into the spindle hole and turn until
all the slack has been taken up.

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.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

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

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Excessively Thin Tape

C-120 type cassette tapes are not recommended for use in
automobile tape players.

Precision Tape Mechanism

Prevent any foreign objects from entering the cassette
opening as the precision mechanism and tape head may be
damaged.
Never play dirty or dusty tapes – they can damage the tape
head.

Tape Head Cleaning

Periodic cleaning (approximately every 20 hours of use)
of the tape head with a wet type head-cleaning cassette
tape (available at audio stores) is necessary for best
performance.

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of
the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. If the
fuse blows more than once, carefully check all electrical
connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle's
voltage regulator checked.

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.

Installation Location

Make sure the TDM-7583R/TDM-7581R/TDM-7580R
will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

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Handling the Detachable Front Panel

• Do not expose to rain or water.

• Do not drop or apply shock.

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Basic Operation

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POWER/SETUP

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Detaching the Front Panel

1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power.
2 Press the (Release) button until the front

panel pops out.

3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it

out.

NOTES

• The front panel may become hot (especially the

connector terminals), this is not malfunction.

• To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied

carrying case.

MODE/LOUD

c

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• Connectable to Remote Control Interface

Box

You can operate this unit from the vehicle's
control unit when an Alpine Remote Control
Interface Box (optional) is connected. For
details, contact your Alpine dealer.

Initial System Start-Up

1 Immediately after installing or applying power to

the unit, it should be initialized. To do this, first,
remove the detachable front panel. Behind the
front panel, to the right of the connector, there is
a small hole. Using a ballpoint pen or other
pointed object, press the RESET switch mounted
behind this hole to complete the initialization
procedure.

Attaching the Front Panel

1 First, insert the right side of the front panel into

the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel
with the projection on the main unit.

2 Push the left side of the front panel until it locks

firmly into the main unit.

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NOTE

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.

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RESET Switch

Turning Power On and Off

1 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

NOTE

The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button
except the eject c button.

The volume level gradually increases to the
previous level you were listening to before the
unit was turned off.
Press the POWER button again to turn off the
unit.

NOTE

When the power is turned on for the very first time after
the unit is connected to the vehicle's battery, the unit
produces sound with the volume level 12, loudness on in
the tuner mode.

Non Fading Pre-out (N.F.P.) On and
Off (TDM-7583R only)

1 Press and hold the Eject (c) button for at least 3

seconds.
With each press, N.F.P. is toggled On or Off.

N.F.P. ON:
In this position, the Pre-Output on the TDM­7583R will not be affected by the fader. This is
ideal for driving a subwoofer amplifier.
N.F.P. OFF:
Returns to normal fader mode.

NOTES

• Initial mode is N.F.P. OFF.

• Set the N.F.P. to OFF unless the subwoofer is used.

Adjusting V olume/Bass/T reble/
Balance (Between Left and Right
Channels)/Fader (Between Front
and Rear Speakers)

1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose

the desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

→ VOL → BASS → TREB

FAD ← BAL ←

NOTE

If the 6 or 5 button is not pressed in 5 seconds after
selecting the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADER
modes, the unit automatically sets in the VOLUME mode.

2 Press the 6 and 5 buttons until the desired

sound is obtained in each mode.

NOTE

The settings of the Bass and Treble will be individually
memorized for each source (FM, MW, LW, Tape and CD
Changer) until the setting is changed.
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and
display indications do not work.

Turning Loudness On/Off

1 Press and hold the LOUD button for at least

2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness
mode. The display shows "LD" when the
loudness mode is activated.

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Adjusting Source Signal Levels

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

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the Preset 1 button to select the FM signal

level HI (High) or LO (Low) to make the signal
levels between the FM band and tape player
closer.
Each press toggles between FM-LV HI and FM­LV LO.

3 Press the SETUP button to cancel the adjusting

mode.

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Radio Operation

SOURCE

DN g f UP

TUNE / A.ME

Manual T uning

1 Press the SOURCE button until radio frequency

appears in the display.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the radio bands as follows:

→ F1 → F2 → MW → LW

3 Press the TUNE b utton repeatedly until "DX

SEEK" and "SEEK" disappears from the display.

NOTE

The initial mode is DX-SEEK.

4 Press the DN g or f UP button to move

downward or upward one step respectively until
the desired station frequency is displayed.

NOTE

The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo
FM station is tuned in. If the stereo FM signal becomes
weak, the ST indicator disappears from the display and
the unit automatically switches the mode from stereo to
monaural to reduce the noise. When the signal becomes
strong enough, the unit automatically switches back to
the stereo mode.

Automatic Seek Tuning

1 Press the SOURCE button until radio frequency

appears in the display.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the radio bands as follows:

→ F1 → F2 → MW → LW

BAND

Preset buttons (1 through 6)

F

3 Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and

SEEK indicators in the display.
With the DX mode activated, both strong and
weak stations will be tuned in the Auto-Seek
operation.
Press again to return to the local mode. The DX
indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will
remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will
be tuned.

4 Press the DN g or f UP button to

automatically seek a station downward or
upward respectively .
When the unit finds a station, the unit stops at
that station.
Press the same button again to seek the next
station.

Manual Storing of Station Presets

1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio

station you wish to store in the preset memory.

2 Make sure that the function indicator at the top

side of the "F" button illuminates, then press and
hold any one of the preset buttons (1 through

6) for at least 2 seconds until the station
frequency on the display blinks.

3 Press the preset button into which you wish to

store the station while the frequency display is
blinking (within 5 seconds).
The display changes from blinking to steady
lighting indicating that the station has been
memorized. The display shows the band, preset
No. with a triangle (9) and station frequency
memorized.

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