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Alpine CDA-9831 Car Stereo System User Manual

1. 23 Searching by song name 23 Select Playlist Artist Album 23 Quick Search isi ga i e A 23 Random Play Shuffle M LX 24 Repeat Play a m in 24 Displaying the Text 24 Changer Optional Controlling CD Changer Optional 25 Playing MP3 Hiles with the CD Changer Optional iie ertet 25 Multi Changer Selection Optional 25 Information In Case of Difficulty Lena 26 NA te eI reet 28 Installation and Connections Warning A 29 CAUTION iiic eccececesa ao cade rave bencina na Da La a 29 Precautions ccce eren enne 29 Installation esee s 30 Connection sz gd etate eec nitet ees 32 LIMITED WARRANTY Operating Instructions WARNING NWARNING 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 NOISE WHILE DRIVING Failure to do so may result in an accident MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING
2. The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data Foroperating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer refer to CD MP3 WMA pages 9 to 12 Multi Changer Selection Optional Alpine s Ai NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers When operating two or more changers the KCA 400C Multi Changer Switching device must be used If you use 1 Switching device you can connect up to 4 CD Changers If you use 2 Switching devices you can connect up to 6 CD Changers When using KCA 410C Versatile Link Terminal you can connect two changers and two external outputs AUX 1 Press SOURCE POWER on this unit to activate the CD Changer mode 2 Press BAND to activate the CD Changer Selection mode The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for several seconds 3 Press BAND until the desired CD Changer indicator appears on the display e Ifthe selected CD Changer is not connected the display will show NO CHGR No To operate the selected changer see CD MP3 WMA pages 9 to 12 For further details about the external input AUX when using KCA 410C see Setting the AUX Mode V Link on page 18 20 EN In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem please turn the power off then on again If the unit is still not functioning normally please review the items in the following checklist This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault Otherwise make sure the rest of your s
3. already attached to the vehicle s chassis For the screw marked 2 mounting location use an appropriate screw for the chosen Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDA 9856 Connect all other leads of the CDA 9856 according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section Slide the CDA 9856 into the dashboard until it clicks This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard Install the detachable front panel Removal 1 Remove the detachable front panel 2 Insert the bracket keys into the unit along the guides on either side The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve This unit Bracket keys Included 3 Pull the unit out keeping it unlocked as you do so JAPANESE CAR m e oo ub an Face Plate Screws M5 x 8 this unit Included Ground Lead Mounting Bracket Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw x3 already attached to the vehicle s chassis 31 en Connections l ge A 8 amp B p i To iPod O Antenna Blue POWERANT 2 E c To power antenna REMOTE Blue White TURN ON AUDIO Pink Black LINTERRUPTIN 22 ER To vehicle phone To amplifier or equalizer Orange ILLUMINATION SE To
4. 2 Press OPEN to open the front panel then remove it 3 Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object ID RESET switch Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotarv encoder until the desired sound is obtained Lowering Volume Quickly Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its previous level Setting Time 1 Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed For details see Displaying the Text page 15 ho Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds while the time is displayed The time indication will blink Qe Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while the time indication is blinking mas When the hour has been adjusted press MODE Mn Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the minute adjustment The time can also be manually set by pressing TITLE To synchronize the clock to another clock watch or radio time announcement press and hold MODE 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 Controllable with Remote Control This unit can be controlled with an optiona
5. ARTIST NAME gt ALBUM NAMES gt SONG NAMES gt FREQUENCY The display in CD mode TRACK NO ELAPSED TIME gt TRACK NO CLOCK gt TEXT DISC NAME TEXT TRACK NAME gt TRACK NO ELAPSED TIME The display in MP3 WMA mode FOLDER NO FILE NO ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO LE NO CLOCK FOLDER NAME FILE NAME gt About the indication display When displaying Text the following indicators are lit according to the mode Y CEJ CEA KEI ENTE e The position of a song being played back is shown lit in the total number of songs shown The display example is as shown below Also lights when operation such as fast forward etc is performed Lights up when a disc is inserted Song position display example gt E gt E KS 9 Ke First half Middle Last half For example when the 5th of 10 songs in the disc is played back lak is displayed F ARTIST NAME gt ALBUM NAME TRACK NAME gt FRAME gt FOLDER NO FILE NO ELAPSED TIME xl Displaved during plavback of a disc with CD Text If there is no Text Disc Name or Track Name DISC TEXT TRACK TEXT is displayed D TEXT T TEXT is displayed for changer 2 1D3 tag WMA tag If an MP3 WMA file contains ID3 tag WMA tag information the ID3 tag WMA tag information is displayed e g track name artist name and album name All other tag data is ignored If the
6. Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER Doing so may result in an accident fire or electric shock USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND Check with your dealer if you are not sure Failure to do so may result in fire etc KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing them may result in serious injury If swallowed consult a physician immediately USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire 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 NCAUTION This symbol means important instructions Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing NPRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product
7. 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 license for such use is required For details please visit http www mp3licensing com Getting Started XC OPEN MUTE SOURCE POWER Rotary MODE TITLE encoder About the alphanumeric display of this unit All English lower case characters are displayed as upper case on this unit The alphanumeric display in the following table shows alphanumeric characters numbers that may be difficult to distinguish Alphanumeric Display Alphanumeric Display Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE POWER to turn on the unit The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except TITLE Rotary encoder and Z OPEN Press and hold SOURCE POWER for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit The first time power is turned on the volume will start from level 12 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Be sure to push the Rotary encoder inside the unit before opening the front panel so that the front panel will open completely otherwise it may be damaged Push the Rotary encoder inside When you push the Rot
8. 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 3 EN Never Attempt the Following Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is off Inserting Discs Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback Do not attempt to load more than one disc Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc ERROR will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc incorrectly If ERROR continues to be displayed even though the disc has been inserted correctly push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen Playing a disc while driving
9. RPT Only a file is repeatedly played back RPTE Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back RPT ON A disc is repeatedly played back off When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected Ifa6 disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press FUNC to illuminate the Funa indicator and go to the step above within 10 seconds fa 12 disc CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press FUNC twice to illuminate the arunc indicator and go to the step above within 10 seconds 10 en M I X Random Play Press 5 Co in the play or pause mode The tracks files on the disc will be played back in random sequence To cancel M I X play press 5 CZ again Internal CD mode v M LX Tracks are played back in random sequence off CD Changer mode v M I X Tracks are played back in random sequence Vv 9 M I X The tracks on all the CDs in the current magazine will be included in the random playback sequence off f M LX is set to ON during RPT REPEAT ALL play in CD changer mode M I X will apply to the current disc only MPS3 WMA mode O M I X Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence M I X Files are played back in random sequence If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected all files in a disc are played back in random sequence and playback shif
10. Scroll Setting page 17 is set to SCROLL AUTO the tag information will scroll automatically If there is no tag information ARTIST ALBUM SONG is displayed 33 ROOT is displayed for the root folder which doesn t have folder name If there is no folder name or file name FOLDER FILE is displayed 4 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3 WMA file are displayed A WMA file of variable bit rate displays the average bit rate When an HD radio signal is received text information such as RADIO STATION ARTIST etc is displayed If there is no text information ARTIST ALBUM SONG STATION will be displayed 46 RADIO STATION NAME can be switched between LONG and SHORT in HD Radio Station Call Setting page 17 A SAT RADIO Indicator CD Mode MPSWM HD RADIO iPod Mode Mode Mode Mode Folder Name gt in being ii displyed File Name gt 4 being A displayed Artist Name Artist Name Artist Name gt 4 being being being displaved displaved displaved Album Album Name Album Ni Name being Name ad displaved g being displayed being pay displayed HD Radio displayed only Song Title Text Track TrackName Channel Track Name gt u 4 Name being being Name being displaved displaved being displaved displaved 15 zw About Text Text Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and tra
11. connectada IB DEMM Inite NOMVIPOSION securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch Power Supply Connector postion Right Front Speaker Output Lead Gray Q9 iPod Direct Connector Right Front Speaker Output Lead Gray Black Control iPod signals l Connect this to an iPod using the also separately sold 2 Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Violet Black FULL SPEED Connection Cable KCE 422i 3 Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Violet FULL SPEED Connection Cable KCE 422i sold separately To prevent noise interference in the audio system Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot remove any paint dirt or grease if necessary of the car chassis e If you add an optional noise suppressor connect it as far away from the unit as possible Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors contact them for further information Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information JO EN BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 320 TORRANCE CA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ATTENTION MARKETING SERVICES ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC PO BOX 2859 TORRANCE CA 90509 9939 NO POSTAG
12. hold Q for at least 2 seconds or no operation is performed for 10 seconds in Channel Search mode Quick Search Function You can search for all Channels 1 Press and hold J for at least 2 seconds in XM or SIRIUS mode to activate Quick Search mode Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel within 10 seconds The selected Channel is received Receiving Weather or Traffic information from SAT Radio 1 Press and hold p for at least 2 seconds in the XM or SIRIUS mode The received weather or traffic channel is stored 2 Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds The stored Weather or Traffic channel will be recalled 3 Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds Returns to normal mode Stored channels can also be recalled by pressing and holding BAND for at least 2 seconds except when in XM or SIRIUS mode The channel excluding the Weather or Traffic information can be stored and recalled Changing the Display Text information such as the channel name artist name feature and song program title is available with each XM or Sirius channel The unit can display this text information as explained below In XM or SIRIUS mode press TITLE Each time you press this button the display changes as shown below CHANNEL No CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NAME ARTIST NAME gt SONG TITLE gt COMPOSER NAME gt AUXILIARY DATA FIELD gt CLOCK CHANNEL No xl SIRIUS mode only XM mod
13. in channel name order alphabetic order To customers using the SIRIUS Tuner Box For details about functions refer to the SIRIUS Tuner Box Owner s Manual 1 Press MENU to select the SETUP mode then press MODE 2 Press k lt or PI to select CH SELECT then press MODE 19 zv 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to set the tuning method CH NO Set in order of channel No ALPHABET Set in alphabetic order 4 Press MENU to select RETURN After 2 seconds the unit returns to normal mode Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode When the setting is completed switch the channel DOWN UP by pressing the 14 or PP Storing Channel Presets 1 Press BAND to select the desired band you want to store 2 After tuning in the desired channel press and hold for at least 2 seconds any one of the preset buttons 1 through 6 into which you wish to store the channel The selected station is stored 3 Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other channels onto the same band Touse this procedure for other bands simply select the band desired and repeat the procedure Atotal of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory 6 channels for each band XMI XM2 and XM3 or SRI SR2 and SR3 f you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a station the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the new one Receiving Stored Channels 1 Press BAND to select the desire
14. parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing them may result in serious injury If swallowed consult a physician immediately DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc and results in serious accident DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel gear lever brake pedals etc can be extremely hazardous Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience To ensure safety always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts like the seat rails or sharp or pointe
15. road noise 1 Press SOURCE POWER to select the source to which you want to apply BBE 2 Press MENU to select BBE mode then press MODE BBE gt BASS ENGINE gt SETUP gt RETURN OFF gt BBE 3 Press gt P to set the BBE mode ON BBE OFF BBE ON BBE 1 to 3 EFFECT OFF 4 Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred BBE level 1 to 3 or EFFECT OFF 5 Press MENU to select RETURN After 2 seconds the unit returns to normal mode Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode To cancel BBE mode for all music sources press e to select BBE OFF in step 3 Each music source such as FM radio CD included MP3 WMA can have its own BBE setting This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON There is no BBE mode for AM radio When an external audio processor is connected this setting cannot be made fno operation is performed in 60 seconds the unit returns to normal mode Other Functions Displaying the Text Text information such as the disc name and the track name will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc It is also possible to display the folder name the file name and the tag etc while playing MP3 WMA files Press TITLE The display will change every time the button is pressed The display in Radio mode FREQUENCY gt CLOCK gt RADIO STATION NAME
16. 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 MP3 ID3 tag WMA WMA tag Root folder The root folder is found at the top of the file system The root folder contains all folders and files Sound Setting SOURCE POWER Rotary encoder BAND MENU Adjusting Bass Treble Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear Defeat 1 Press MODE repeatedly to choose the desired mode Each press changes the modes as follows BASS gt TREBLE gt SUBW BALANCE gt FADER DEFEAT VOLUME BASS Bass level 7 10 Treble level 7 7 Subwoofer 0 15 Balance L15 R15 Fader R15 F15 Defeat ON OFF Volume 0 35 f MODE is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER DEFEAT or SUBW mode the unit automatically returns to normal mode When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF its level cannot be adjusted Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained in each m
17. 1 to 4 as follows See below for further information about each SETUP menu 1 Press MENU to select the SETUP mode then press MODE BBE BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN OFF BBE Press l 44 or gt P to select the desired SETUP menu then press MODE e g Select SUBWOOFER DIMMER lt gt SUBWOOFER gt SUBW SYSTEM PLAY MODE lt gt SCROLL TYPE lt gt TEXT SCROLL INT MUTE lt gt AUX IN amp AUX NAME amp DIGITAL AUX 4 POWER IC lt CH SELECT amp XM ADF lt gt STATION CALL lt DEMO DIMMER xl Displayed only when SUBW is ON 2 Displayed only when AUX is ON 3 When SAT is connected For the SAT Radio Setting refer to SAT Radio Receiver Optional page 19 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting e g Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF 4 Press MENU to select RETURN After 2 seconds the unit returns to normal mode Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off SUBW ON Initial setting SUBW OFF When the subwoofer is on perform the steps below to adjust the subwoofer output level 1 In the normal mode press MODE repeatedly to select the SUBW mode BASS gt TREBLE gt SUBW gt BALANCE gt FADER gt DEFEAT VOLUME gt BASS 2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder Setting the Subwoofer System SUBW SVSI Initial setting SUBW SYS2 Select either
18. AZLLLPINE MP3 WMA CD Receiver CDA 9856 COMPACT MP3 mz Wee m Media H Radio GAD READY READY OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment MODE D EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d utiliser cet appareil MANUAL DE OPERACI N L alo antes de utilizar este equipo AI ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING INC ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTV LID ALPINE ITALIA S p A 1 1 8 Nishi Gotanda 161 165 Princes Highway Hallam Viale C Colombo 8 20090 Trezzano Shinagawa ku Victoria 3803 Australia Sul Naviglio MI Italy Tokyo 141 0031 Japan Phone 03 8787 1200 Phone 02 484781 Phone 03 5496 8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Frankfurter Ring 117 80807 M nchen Germany Phone 089 32 42 640 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC Portal de Gamarra 36 Pabell n 32 19145 Gramercy Place Torrance 01013 Vitoria Alava APDO 133 Spain California 90501 U S A Phone 945 283588 Phone 1 800 ALPINE 1 1 800 257 4631 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U K LTD ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPANA S A Alpine House ALPINE ELECTRONICS BENELUX GmbH ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC Fletchamstead Highway Coventry CV4 9TW U K Leuvensesteenweg 510 B6 777 Supertest Road Toronto Phone 0870 33 33 763 1930 Zaventem Belgium Ontario M3J 2M9 Canada Phone 02 725 13 15 Phone 1 800 ALPINE 1 1 800 257 4631 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S A R L RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280 98 Rue de la Belle Etoile Z I Paris Nord
19. Displaying the Text ss Displaying Time en SETUP Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off Luna Setting the Subwoofer System Visual Customizing Dimmer Control esee Scroll Type Setting en Scroll Setting TEXT SCROLL HD Radio Station Call Setting Demonstration essere MP3 WMA Playing MP3 WMA Data PLAY MODE 18 External Device Turning Mute Mode On Off INT MUTE 18 Setting the AUX Mode V Link 18 Setting the External Digital Input DIGITAL AUX terree 18 Connecting to an External Amplifier 18 SAT Radio Receiver Optional Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver Optional L 19 Checking the SAT Radio ID Number 19 Setting the Tuning Method 19 Storing Channel Presets nn 20 Receiving Stored Channels 20 Category Channel Search Function 20 Quick Search Function ssss 20 Receiving Weather or Traffic information from SAT RAdiIQ niit eee pepe 20 Changing the Display L 21 Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display 21 iPod M Optional Playback ecce aea eta teste 22 Searching for a desired Song 22 Searching by Playlist ssss 22 Searching by artist name 22 Searching by album name
20. E NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES APINE Customer Care Registration gt For easy on line registration go to www alpine usa com registration Thank you for choosing Alpine Please register your product with us so we can serve you better SEAL HERE Firstname e e e o oe de E Product purchased BE When you purchased this Alpine unit did you 1 _ Cassette Player 9 Monitor Controller compare it with other brands L ast name 2 CD Player 10 L Video Monitor 1 Yes 2 1JNo Home address 3 MD Player 11 L INavigation 4 ireptaddress 4 C DVD Player 12 1 Mobile Mayday Brand Name 5 CD Changer 13 L Video Tape Player Bi Which of the following statements best describes you 6 l Amplifier 14 L l Processor Equalizer 1 L1 usually have more electronic equipment than my friends City State Prov Zip Code 7 L_ Speaker 15 L Security 7 L I am usually one of the first of my friends to buy the newest May we contact you at this address 1 Yes 2 No 8 _ Subwoofer 16 1 Other electronic equipment 3 _ usually wait until a product has been out for a while before Phone number Bl Model Number purchase it May we contact you at this number 1 L Yes 2 No BI Serial Number 4 0 me AL on of the first of my friends to know about the uj iai ki fri E mail Address W Date of Purchase 5 1 usually know more abo
21. Il B P 50016 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex France Phone 01 48638989 Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co Ltd Designed by ALPINE Japan No 24 Liaohexisan Road Dalian Economic amp Technical Printed in China Y Development Zone China 68 04123Z46 A e CHM S630 CHA S634 CHA 1214 CD changer for CDA 9856 CD changer for CDA 9856 Changeur CD pour CDA 9856 Changeur CD pour CDA 9856 Cambiador de CD para CDA 9856 Cambiador de CD para CDA 9856 Alpine CD Changers Give You More More musical selections more versatility more convenience The CHA S634 is a high performance 6 disc changer with a new M DAC CD R RW PLAY BACK MP3 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT The CHA 1214 Ai NET model holds 12 discs and the CHM S630 M Bus model is a super compact 6 disc changer with a CD R RW PLAY BACK Changeurs de CD Alpine vous avez le choix Plus de s lections musicales plus de souplesse plus de confort Le modie CHA S634 est un changeur 6 disques ultra performant quip des nouvelles fonctions M DAC CD R RW PLAY BACK MP3 PLAY BACK et CD TEXT Le modie CHA 1214 Ai NET contient 12 disques Le modie CHM S630 M Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact dot de la fonction CD R RW PLAY BACK iLos cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen m s M s selecciones musicales m s versatilidad y m s ventajas CHA S634 es un cambiador de seis discos de alto rendimiento con n
22. Level 2 Under the ISO9660 standard there are some restrictions to remember The maximum nested folder depth is 8 including the root directorv The number of folder file name characters is limited Valid characters for folder file names are letters A Z all caps numbers 0 9 and underscore This device also can plav back discs in Joliet Romeo etc and other standards that conform to ISO9660 However sometimes he 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 Order of tracks The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software writes them Therefore the playing order may not be the same as the order you input The playback order of the folders and files is as follows However the folder and file playback order differs from the folder no and file no indicated on the display 12 2Nn track title artist name and album name ID3 tag WMA tag data Root folder A 7 Folder MP3 WMA File Terminology Bit rate This is the sound compression rate specified for encoding The higher the bit rate the higher the sound quality but also the larger the files Sampling rate This value shows how many times per
23. OWER to activate the CHANGER mode The display shows the disc number and track number The source indicator varies depending on the connected source Press BAND to switch the Disc mode in the Changer mode 2 Press the disc select buttons 1 through 6 corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer The selected disc number appears in the display and CD playback starts After selecting the desired disc you can operate in the same way as for the CD player of this unit For details please see the CD MP3 WMA section e Ifthe cuna indicator is illuminated the disc select buttons become nonfunctional When a 12 disc CD Changer is connected To select discs numbered from 1 to 6 the procedure is the same as for the 6 disc CD Changer To select discs numbered from 7 to 12 first press FUNC to choose the disc select mode 7 to 12 This changes the D indicator to d Then press the desired select button The select buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12 respectively Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer Optional If you connect a changer compatible with MP3 you can play CD ROMs CD Rs and CD RWs containing MP3 files on this unit 1 Press SOURCE POWER to switch to the MP3 Changer mode 2 Press anv one of the disc select buttons 1 through 6 corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer 3 To pause playback press Il Pressing WM Ill again will resume playback
24. SYS1 or SYS2 for the desired subwoofer effect 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 Visual Customizing Dimmer Control DIMMER AUTO Initial setting DIMMER MANU Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON This mode is useful if you feel the unit s backlighting is too bright at night Scroll Type Setting SCROLL TYPE1 SCROLL TYPE2 Initial setting Choose from two scrolling methods Select the type you prefer SCROLL TYPE1 The characters scroll sequentially appearing from the right side of the display SCROLL TYPE2 The characters are displayed one by one and disappear one by one from the left side of the display after the screen is filled up with the characters Scroll Setting TEXT SCROLL SCROLL AUTO SCROLL MANU Initial setting This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD TEXT discs as well as text information of MP3 WMA files folder names tags HD Radio and SAT Radio SCROLL AUTO Text information of CD folder and file names HD Radio and SAT Radio are scrolled automatically Also tag information is automatically scrolled without pressing TITLE in the tag information display mode SCROLL MANU The display is scrol
25. T switch refer to page 7 and press amp again If the disc still cannot be ejected consult your Alpine dealer PROTECT A copy protected WMA file was played back You can only play back non copy protected files UNSUPPORTED The disc is not written in a MP3 WMA supported format NO SIGNAL XM mode Use a disc written at the MP3 WMA supported format The XM or SIRIUS antenna is not connected to the XM or SIRIUS radio module Check whether the XM or SIRIUS antenna cable is attached securely to the XM or SIRIUS radio module UPDATING Radio is being updated with latest encryption code Wait until encryption code is being updated Channels 0 and 1 should function normally ACQUIRING SIRIUS mode SIGNAL Scrolling display only once Indication for CD Changer XM or SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal HI TEMP Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature LOADING The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range Radio is acquiring audio or program information Wait until the radio has received the information ERROR Malfunction in the CD Changer ACQUIRING SIRIUS mode Consult your Alpine dealer Press the magazine eject button SIGNAL Scrolling display only once and pull out the magazine Check the indication Insert the magazine again If the magazine cannot
26. all songs of the selected artist are played back If you choose ALL and you press O 1 Press A or y to select the desired Playlist Artist the SONG search mode for the selected artist is activated Album Artist name search cannot be made during M I X play can be changed e fsearch selection mode is not activated only SONG is searched this operation is not possible fan album is selected from an artist search the album can be Searching by album name searched 1 Press J to activate the search selection mode During shuffle M I X playback this operation is not possible 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ALBUM search mode then press Q Quick Search PLAYLIST 43 ARTIST amp ALBUM lt gt SONG lt gt PLAYLIST T You can search for songs 3 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Album 1 Press and hold J for at least 2 seconds to activate 4 Quick Search mode Press Il The selected Album is played back 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song The selected song is played back immediately To search for a song of the selected album While in the search mode if you press and hold LJ for at least 2 1 After selecting the album in step 3 3 press li to change seconds or no operation is performed for 10 seconds the search to the song search mode of the selected album mode is canceled f many songs are in iPod it takes time to search for songs 2 Turn the Rota
27. ar crystal clear music sports news and talk coast to coast via satellite For more information visit XM s website at www xmradio com or SIRIUS website at www sirius com To receive SAT Radio the separately sold XMDirect M or SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai NET Interface Adapter will be required For details consult you nearest Alpine dealer XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc SIRIUS and its corresponding logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc The SAT Receiver controls on the CDA 9856 are operative only when a SAT Receiver is connected 1 Press SOURCE POWER to select SAT Radio mode 2 Press BAND to select between one of the three SAT Radio Preset Bands Each press changes the band XM mode XM1 XM2 XM3 XM1 SIRIUS mode SR1 SR2 SR3 SR1 3 Press A or V to select desired category 4 Press l 4 or gt to select the desired channel Holding down k or BPI will change channels continuously When using the optional remote control RUE 4190 etc an SAT Radio Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the remote control 1 While in XM or SIRIUS Radio mode enter the Channel number you want to call up with the numeric keypad on the remote control 2 Press ENTER on the remote control within 5 seconds to receive the Channel If the channel number is 3 digits the Channel is automatically received after th
28. ary encoder again it pops back out The Rotary encoder pops out 6 EN Detaching 1 Turn off the unit power 2 Press OPEN to open the front panel To close the front panel press the left side until it locks as shown in the figure below 3 Grasp the front panel firmly slide to the left 1 j then pull e to remove The front panel may become hot in normal usage especially the connector terminals on the back of the front panel This is not a malfunction To protect the front panel place it in the supplied carrying case When detaching the front panel do not apply excessive force as it may result in malfunction Do not leave the front panel open or drive the car with the panel open as it may result in accident or malfunction Attaching 1 Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit 2 Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit Before attaching the front panel make sure that there is no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front panel and the main unit Attach the front panel carefully holding the sides of the front panel to avoid pushing buttons by mistake Initial System Start Up Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time after changing the car battery etc 1 Turn off the unit power
29. be pulled out consult your Alpine dealer Magazine ejection not possible Press the magazine eject button If the magazine does not eject consult your Alpine dealer The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting Select another channel 4 l o ze Uu e H g e a a o A e e e a m e Lc D 2 e ILA i 8 o e a D L o In a s o o Pal Z Uu o a not subscribed to The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel ERROR 02 There is no artist name feature song program title or additional A disc is left inside the CD Changer information associated with the channel at that time Press the eject button to activate the eject function When the No action needed CD Changer finishes the eject function insert an empty CD magazine into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside the CD Changer No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer Insert a magazine 27 EN Indication for iPod Mode NO IPOD The iPod is not connected Make sure the iPod is correctly connected refer to Connections Make sure the cable is not bent excessively The iPod s battery remains low Refer to the iPod s documentation and charge the battery There are no songs in the iPod Download songs to the iPod and connect to the adapter ERROR 01 Communication error Turn the ignition key off and then set to ON again Check th
30. ces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages Accordingly limitations as to these matters contained herein may not apply to you IN CANADA ONLY This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized Installation Center and this warranty stamped upon installation by the installation center HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE Should the product require service please call the following number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center CAR AUDIO 1 800 ALPINE 1 1 800 257 4631 NAVIGATION 1 888 NAV HELP 1 888 628 4357 Or visit our website at http www alpine usa com ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC 19145 Gramercy Place Torrance California 90501 U S A ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 777 Supertest Road Toronto Ontario M3J 2M9 Canada Do not send products to these addresses Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center
31. ck name Such text information is referred to as text Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device depending on the character type The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text information to be displayed When the Scroll Setting page 17 is set to SCROLL MANU press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text information only once TEXT DISPLAY FOLDER NAME DISPLAY FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode NO SUPPORT is displayed when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed depending on the contents Displaying Time Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed Each press changes the display For details see Displaying the Text page 15 Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode will interrupt the time display momentarily The function selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display When the power is off but the ignition key is on press TITLE to display the time 16 en SETUP Xou can flexiblv customize the unit to suit vour own preferences and usage Choose the SETUP menu from Sound Customizing Visual Customizing etc to select vour desired setting SOURCE POWER BAND MENU Rotarv encoder A typical SETUP procedure is shown in steps
32. connect the speaker leads to the speaker terminal Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a permanent record The serial number or the engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLATION DATE INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN PLACE OF PURCHASE ZO zv Installation Detachable Front panel NA When you install this unit in your car do not remove the detachable front panel If the detachable front panel is removed during installation you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place Accessory List Head unit Power cable Mounting sleeve Carrying case Bracket key Screw M5x8 Owners Manual microsite 1 set The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane back to front Less than 35 Mounting Sleeve Included Dashboard this unit Remove the Detachable Front Panel refer to page 6 Slide mounting sleeve from main unit see Removal on page 30 J zN Screw Hex Nut M5 Metal Mounting Strap this unit Ground Lead Chassis Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap not supplied Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw
33. d analog signal ANALOG ONLY Receives analog signal only 3 Turn off the Ee 267 7 indicator by pressing FUNC Select mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds CD MP3 WMA OPEN Rotary SOURCE A encoder POWER P 1l TITLE v MODE 4 pp FUNC D 4 5 C2 Playback 1 Press OPEN The front panel will open 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing up The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically Close the front panel manually When a disc is already inserted press SOURCE POWER to switch to the CD mode TUNER gt XM RADIO SIRIUS DISC IPOD gt CHANGER TUNER d Only when XM Radio or Sirius Radio is connected 12 Only when the iPod is connected 43 Only when the CD changer is connected 3 While playing back MP3 WMA press A or y to select the desired folder Pressing and holding A or W will change folders continuously 4 Press l 4 or gt gt to select the desired track file Returning to the beginning of the current track file Press Hd Fast backward Press and hold l Advancing to the beginning of the next track file Press DPI Fast forward Press and hold BPI 5 To pause playback press Il Pressing B gt II again will resume playback 6 After pressing lt OPEN to open the front panel press 4 to eject the disc Do not remove a CD during i
34. d back immediately Press and hold Q for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel Or the search mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds 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 1 Audio Layer 3 isa compression standard prescribed by the ISO the International Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the IEC MP3 files contain compressed audio data MP3 encoding is capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios reducing the size of music files to as much as one tenth their original size This is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human ear or masked by other sounds What is WMA WMA or Windows media Audio is compressed audio data WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality sound with small file sizes Method for creating MP3 WMA files Audio data is compressed by using MP3 WMA specified software For details on creating MP3 WMA files refer to the user s manual for that softwa
35. d band 2 Press the channel preset button that has vour desired satellite channel in memorv Category Channel Search Function You can search for programs by Category or Channel No 1 Press Ci in the XM or SIRIUS mode 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select Category Search mode or Channel Search mode then press J Category Search mode 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Category then press J 2 en 4 Turn the Rotarv encoder to select the desired Channel No or Channel Name then press MODE Search items vary depending on the setting in Setting the Tuning Method page 19 When CH NO is selected Channel No Search When ALPHABET is selected Channel Name Search While in Category Search mode press FUNC to return to the selecting search mode The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold QQ for at least 2 seconds or no operation is performed for 10 seconds in Category Search mode Channel Search mode 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel No or Channel Name then press MODE Search items vary depending on the setting in Setting the Tuning Method page 19 When CH NO is selected Channel No Search When ALPHABET is selected Channel Name Search While in Channel Search mode press A or W to select another Category While in Channel Search mode press FUNC to return to the selecting search mode The Search mode is canceled if you press and
36. d edges This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring If wiring passes through a hole in metal use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure Precautions Besure to disconnect the cable from the battery post before installing your CDA 9856 This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short circuit Besure to connect the colour coded leads according to the diagram Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle s electrical system When making connections to the vehicle s electrical system be aware of the factory installed components e g on board computer Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit When connecting the CDA 9856 to the fuse box make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA 9856 has the appropriate amperage Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and or the vehicle When in doubt consult your Alpine dealer The CDA 9856 uses female RCA type jacks for connection to other units e g amplifier having RCA connectors You may need an adaptor to connect other units If so please contact your authorized Alpine dealer for assistance Besure to
37. e channel number is input Checking the SAT Radio ID Number A unique Radio ID number is required to subscribe to SAT Radio programming Each third party XM or SIRIUS radio comes with this number This number is an 8 character for XM Radio or 12 character for SIRIUS Radio alphanumeric number It is printed on a label found on the SAT Receiver It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA 9856 in the following way XM 1 While receiving a SAT Radio band press l 4 or gt to select channel 0 for XM The unit alternately displays CH 00 or RADIO ID for 2 seconds then the ID number for 10 seconds While displaying RADIO ID as shown above Demonstration page 17 become nonfunctional 2 To cancel the ID number display set the channel to other than 0 SIRIUS 1 While receving a SAT Radio band press l 4 or gt to select channel 255 for SIRIUS 2 Press TITLE until the ID No appears in the display CHANNEL No CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NAME ID No gt ID No COMP NAME gt CLOCK gt CHANNEL No 3 To cancel the ID number display set the channel to other than 255 e You cannot use O S I or F for the ID Number XM radio Receiver only You can check the ID number printed on a label on your third party SAT Radio Receiver package Setting the Tuning Method You can set the tuning method You can select the received stations in channel No order or
38. e display by reconnecting between the iPod and the adapter using the iPod cable ERROR 02 Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with this unit Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this unit Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal to Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity IEC Standard CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow amp Flutter WRMS Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation PICKUP Wave length Laser power GENERAL Power Requirement Power Output 87 7 107 9 MHz 9 3 dBf 0 8 u V 75 ohms 13 5 dBf 1 3 uV 75 ohms 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2 0 dB 530 1 710 kHz 22 5 uV 27 dB 5 20 000 Hz 1 dB Below measurable limits 0 00896 at 1 kHz 95 dB at 1 KHz 105 dB 85 dB at 1 kHz 795 nm CLASSI 144V DC 11 16 V allowable 18 W RMS x 4 Primary amplifier ratings per CEA 2006 Standard Power output measured at 4 Ohms and lt 1 THD N S N 80 dBA reference 1 W into 4 Ohms Maximum Pre Output Voltage Bass Treble Weight CHASSIS SIZE Width Height Depth NOSEPIECE SIZE Width Height Depth 2 V 10 k ohms 20 14 dB at 100 Hz 14 dB at 10 kHz 1 6 kg 3 Ibs 8 oz 178 mm 7 50 mm 2 162 mm 6 3 8 170 mm 6 11 16 46
39. e only When ADF is turned OFF this information is not displayed see Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display on page 21 When the Scroll Setting TEXT SCROLL page 17 is set to SCROLL AUTO the display scrolls continuously When the Scroll Setting is set to SCROLL MANUAL the display scrolls only once after any function is performed PRESET BAND SEARCH etc Press and hold TITLE for more than 2 seconds to scroll the display manually e CHANNEL No and CLOCK displays do not scroll Depending on the model the display may differ from the one shown above Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display The XM Auxiliary Data Field ADF display can be switched on or off There is no ADF function for the SIRIUS receiver 1 Press MENU to select the SETUP mode then press MODE 2 Select XMADF by pressing l or gt gt then press MODE 3 Select ON OFF by turning the Rotary encoder When setting to ON Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by pressing TITLE Refer to the Changing the Display section page 21 4 Press MENU to select RETURN After 2 seconds the unit returns to normal mode Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode Z1eN iPod Optional Rotary encoder P 11 A SOURCE POWER 6 TITLE 5 CD FUNC D4 HA PDP An iPod iPod mini or iPod nano can be connected to the CDA 9856 by using th
40. e proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable KCE 4221 When the CDA 9856 is connected by using the cable the controls on the iPod are not functional About iPods M usable with this unit The unit can be used with third generation and above iPod M photo iPod minis or iPod nano iPod Shuffle cannot be used however Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock connector cannot be connected to the unit The unit can be used with the following iPod versions Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guranteed Third generation iPod Ver 2 3 Forth generation iPod Ver 3 0 2 iPod photo Ver 1 0 iPod mini Ver 1 3 iPod nano Ver 1 0 The unit cannot be used with the software versions earlier than 22nd Feb 2005 For details about iPod Software Update refer to the iPod Instruction Manual Playback 1 Press SOURCE POWER to switch to the iPod mode 2 Press l 44 or gt gt to select the desired song Return to the beginning of the current song Press Hd Fast backward Press and hold l Advance to the beginning of the next song Press P Fast forward Press and hold BPI 3 To pause playback press Il Pressing B gt II again will resume playback e Ifa song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the CDA 9856 it will continue playing after the connection 22 EN Searching for a desired Song An iPod can contain hundreds of songs By keeping these
41. eaning wipe the playing surface with a clean soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the outer edge If the surface is heavily soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc 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 Sy Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer On handling Compact Discs CD CD R CD RW Do not touch the surface Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight Do not affix stickers or labels Clean the disc when it is dusty Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc Do not use commercially available disc accessories Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time Never expose the disc to direct sunlight Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again To customers using CD R CD RW If a CD R CD RW cannot be played back make sure the last recording session was closed finalized Finalize the CD R CD RW if necessary and attempt playback again About media that can be played Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD l
42. he above procedure For details of the search mode refer to Searching for a desired Song page 22 Ifa song is selected in the album search mode before selecting Shuffle M I X the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle album is selected Shuffle Songs Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod randomly Any one song does not play back again until all songs have been played back 1 Press 6 The songs will be played back in random sequence MIX gt of gt MIX Shuffle ALL 2 To cancel M I X play select off with the above procedure If Shuffle ALL is selected the selected ones which played back in the search mode are canceled Repeat Play Only Repeat One is available for the iPod Repeat One A single song is repeatedly played back 1 Press 4 The file will be played repeatedly RPT gt off RPT Repeat One 2 To cancel repeat plav select off with the above procedure During repeat playback no other songs are selectable by pressing H or PPI 24 n Displaving the Text Xou can displav the tag information of a song in the iPod Press TITLE Each press changes the displav TRACK NO ELAPSED TIME gt TRACK NO CLOCK gt ARTIST NAME gt ALBUM NAME gt SONG TITLE gt TRACK NO ELAPSED TIME TAG information If the Scroll Setting page 17 is set to SCROLL AUTO the tag information will scroll automatically ARTIST ALBUM SONG is disp
43. ion is for Product registration Failure to complete and return this card does not diminish your warranty rights Thank you for your cooperation We value your privacy This information will remain confidential with Alpine and its affiliates PART NO 68P04190K01 A ZLLPINE LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC Alpine are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty We suggest that you read it thoroughly Should you have any questions please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below O PRODUCTS COVERED This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories the product Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the Canada Products purchased in the U S A are covered only in the U S A LENGTH OF WARRANTY This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase WHO IS COVERED This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the product who must reside in the United States Puerto Rico or Canada WHAT IS COVERED This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship parts and labor in the product WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Warranty does not cover the following 1 Damage occurring during shipment of the product to Alpine for repair claims must be presented to the carrier 2 Damage caused by accident or abuse including b
44. k To search for an album of the selected artist 1 After selecting the artist in step 372 press Q to change to the album search mode of the selected artist 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select an album 3 Press the B gt II to play back all songs of the selected album To search for a song of the selected album 4 Press MODE The selected song is played back 1 After selecting the album in step ost press Di to change to the song search mode of the selected album While in the search mode if you press and hold Jl for at least 2 seconds or no operation is performed for 10 seconds the search 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press mode is canceled MODE In the search mode pressing FUNC will return to the previous The selected song is played back mode e S h t b de during M LX play While in the search mode if you press and hold Q for at least 2 B IAM RIPE te e pay seconds or no operation is performed for 10 seconds the search mode is canceled a In the search mode pressing FUNC will return to the previous Se ect Playl ist Artist Al bu m mode Ifyou choose ALL in step 3 2 and you press We W all songs in Playlist Artist Album can be easily changed iPod are played back If you choose ALL and you press Cl the For example if you listen to a song from a selected album the album ALBUM search mode for all artists is activated f you choose ALL in step 2 and you press We W
45. kHz gt 15 0kHz 7 5kHz 10 0kHz Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency ranges Setting the Treble Level 3 2 2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired treble level 7 7 You can emphasize the treble frequency 4 Press MENU to select RETURN After 2 seconds the unit returns to normal mode Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode If no operation is performed within 60 seconds the treble control setting will be turned off automatically The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each source FM AM CD etc until the setting is changed The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources FM AM CD etc Depending on the connected devices some functions and display indications do not work However Treble Level is still adjustable if an audio processor with the Treble function is connected This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON While in the treble adjusting mode BASS CONTROL adjusting mode can be recalled by pressing K lt 4 or BPI The adjustment can also be made by pressing MODE Refer to Adjusting Bass Treble Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear Defeat page 13 Id en Setting the BBE Mode BBE makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source The FM radio CD and MP3 will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of
46. l Alpine remote control For details consult your Alpine dealer Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor Remote control sensor L EN elo To Rotary encoder SOURCE POWER BAND TUNE A ME l gt gt FUNC MODE Preset buttons 1 through 6 This unit cannot receive HD Radio signals digital terrestrial radio 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 of iBiquity Digital Corporation U S and Foreign Patents Listening to Radio 1 Press SOURCE POWER until a radio frequency appears on the display 2 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed F1 FM1 gt F2 FM2 gt AM gt F1 FM1 3 Press TUNE A ME to select the tuning mode DX SEEK Distance mode SEEK Local mode OFF Manual mode DX SEEK The initial mode is Distance mode Distance mode Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in Automatic Seek Tuning Local mode Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in Automatic Seek Tuning Manual mode The frequency is man
47. layed if there is no tag information When the Scroll Setting page 17 is set to SCROLL MANU press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag information only once Only alphanumeric characters ASCII can be displayed If the artist album or song name created in iTunes has too many characters songs may not be played back when connected to the adapter Therefore a maximum of 250 characters is recommended The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128 128 byte Some characters may not be correctly displayed NO SUPPORT is displayed when text information is not compatible with the CDA 9856 Changer Optional SOURCE POWER b ij FUNC Select buttons 1 through 6 Controlling CD Changer Optional An optional 6 disc or 12 disc CD Changer may be connected to this unit if itis Ai NET compatible With a CD Changer connected to the Ai NET input of this unit the CD Changer will be controllable from this unit Using the KCA 400C Multi Changer Switching device or the KCA 410C Versatile Link Terminal multiple changers can be controlled by this unit See Multi Changer Selection on page 25 for selecting the CD Changers The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative only when a CD Changer is connected The DVD changer optional is controllable from this unit as well as the CD changer 1 Press SOURCE P
48. lder Press and hold LJ for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel Or the search mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds While in Folder Name Search mode press d to switch to File Name Search mode While in Folder Name Search mode press FUNC to return to the selecting search mode fa disc contains only the root folder Folder Name Search cannot be made NO FILE is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected by the Folder Name Search mode contains no files e ROOT is displayed for the root folder which does not have folder name Folder Name search cannot be made during M I X play File Name Search mode 3 Press A or v to select another Folder 4 Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder 5 Press MODE to play back the selected file e Press and hold Q for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel Or the search mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds While in the File Name Search mode press FUNC to switch to the previous mode Folder Search mode or the selecting search mode File Name search cannot be made during M I X play Quick Search You can search for tracks files 1 Press and hold J for at least 2 seconds in the CD Changer MP3 WMA mode to activate Quick Search mode Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track file The selected track is playe
49. led when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed etc The unit scrolls CD text names folder names file names or tag display HD Radio Station Call Setting SHORT Initial setting LONG In the HD radio mode the number of display characters for the HD radio station name can be selected SHORT 7 characters FM 4 characters AM LONG 56 characters Demonstration DEMO ON DEMO OFF Initial setting This unit has a demonstration feature for the display To quit Demo mode set to DEMO OFF 17 zN MP3 WMA Plaving MP3 WMA Data PLAV MODE CDDA Initial setting CDDA MP3 This product can plavback CDs containing both CD and MP3 WMA data However in some situations some enhanced CDs plavback mav be difficult For these special cases vou can select plavback of CD data oniv When a disc contains both CD or the MP3 WMA data plavback starts from the CD data portion of the disc CDDA CDDA MP3 Oniv CD data can be plaved back Both CD data and MP3 WMA file tracks can be plaved back Perform this setting before inserting a disc If a disc has alreadv been inserted perform the setting after you remove the disc If you use an MP3 changer you have to change discs External Device Turning Mute Mode On Off INT MUTE MUTE ON Initial setting MUTE OFF If a device having the interrupt feature is connected audio will be automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from
50. mm 1 13 16 24 mm 15 16 Due to continuous product improvement specifications and design are subject to change without notice 28 EN Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit please read the following and pages 3 and 5 of this manual thoroughly for proper use NWarning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND Check with your dealer if you are not sure Failure to do so may result in fire etc BEFORE WIRING DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES When drilling holes in the chassis for installation take precautions so as not to contact damage or obstruct pipes fuel lines tanks or electrical wiring Failure to take such precautions may result in fire DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems or any other safety related system or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections Using such
51. ode By setting Defeat ON previously adjusted settings of BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults Depending on the connected devices some functions and display indications do not work Setting the Bass Control You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference 1 Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode then press MODE BBE BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN OFF BBE 2 Press l or gt gt to select the BASS Bass Center Frequency control mode BASS TREBLE Setting the Bass Center Frequency 34 Press SOURCE POWER to select the desired bass center frequency 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 60Hz 80Hz Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges Setting the Bass Bandwidth 3 2 Press BAND to select the desired bass bandwidth 1 gt 2 gt 3 2 4 Narrow l i gt Wide Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow A wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above and below the center frequency A narrower setting will boost only frequencies near the center frequency Setting the Bass Level 3 3 1Turn the Rotarv encoder to select the desired bass level 7 10 Vou can emphasize or weaken the bass frequencv 4 Press MENU to select RETURN After 2 seconds the unit returns to normal mode Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode fno operation is performed within 60 seconds the ba
52. ogo marks below COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT If you use unspecified compact discs correct performance cannot be guaranteed You can play CD Rs CD Recordable CD RWs CD ReWritable 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 Use discs with MP3 WMA files written in a format compatible with this unit For details see pages 11 12 ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPod and iPod mini are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson Supply of this product only conveys a license for private non commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial
53. on a very bumpy road may result in skips but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player New Discs To prevent the CD from jamming ERROR is displayed if discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading use your finger to feel around the inside of the center hole and outside edge of the disc If you feel any small bumps or irregularities this could inhibit proper loading of the disc To remove the bumps rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument then insert the disc again Center Hole Center Hole P New Disc Outside Bumps Bumps Irregular Shaped Discs Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use any special shape discs Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism Installation Location Make sure the CDA 9856 will not be installed in a location subjected to Direct sun and heat High humidity and water Excessive dust Excessive vibrations 4 ny Correct Handling Do not drop the disc while handling Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface Do not affix tape paper or gummed labels to the disc Do not write on the disc CORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT Disc Cleaning Fingerprints dust or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the CD player to skip For routine cl
54. orm finalization and attempt playback again MP3 WMA MP3 or WMA is not plaved back Writing error occurred The CD format is not compatible Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format Refer to About MP3 WMA pages 11 12 then rewrite in the format supported by this device Audio The sound is not output from the speakers Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier POWER IC is switched to ON page 18 Indication for CD Player HI TEMP Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range NO DISC No CD is inserted Insert a CD Although a disc is inserted NO DISC is displayed and the unit does not start to play or eject the disc Remove the disc by following these steps Press the 4 button again for at least 2 seconds If the disc still does not eject consult your Alpine dealer ERROR Mechanism error 1 Press the 4 button and eject the CD If not ejecting consult your Alpine dealer 2 When the error indication remains after ejecting press the 4 button again If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the 4 button for a few times consult your Alpine dealer ANTENNA NO DISC No indicated disc Choose another disc Indication for SAT Receiver Mode When ERROR is displayed If that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing amp press the RESE
55. re MP3 WMA files that can be played back by this device have the file extension mp3 wma Files with no extension cannot be played back WMA ver 7 1 8 and 9 are supported Il Lew Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates MP3 Sampling rates 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 24 kHz 22 05 kHz 16 kHz 12 kHz 11 025 kHz 8 kHz Bit rates 8 320 kbps WMA Sampling rates 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz Bit rates 48 192 kbps ote that for sampling rates this device s frame display Page 5 may not display correctly This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates ID3 tags WMA tags pa This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2 and WMA tag tag data is in an MP3 WMA file this device can display the title This device can only display single byte alphanumeric characters up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags and the underscore For non supported characters NO SUPPORT is displayed The tag information may not be correctly displayed depending on the contents Producing MP3 WMA discs P3 WMA files are prepared then written to a CD R or CD RW using CD R writing software A disc can hold up to 510 files folders including Root Folders However the maximum number of folders is 255 Media supported The media that this device can play back are CD ROMs CD Rs and CD RWs Corresponding File Systems This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or
56. ry encoder to select a song and press MODE The selected song is played back While in the search mode if you press and hold Q for at least 2 seconds or no operation is performed for 10 seconds the search mode is canceled Inthe search mode pressing FUNC will return to the previous mode f you choose ALL in step 38 and you press We WM all songs in the iPod will be played back If you choose ALL and you press C the SONG search mode for all albums is activated Album name search cannot be made during M I X play Searching by song name 1 Press Q to activate the search selection mode 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the SONG search mode then press Q PLAYLIST lt ARTIST ALBUM 49 SONG PLAYLIST 3 Turn the Rotarv encoder to select the desired Song 23 EN Random Play Shuffle M I X The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M I X on the CDA 9856 Shuffle Albums Album shuffle playback plays back all songs in order then randomly selects the next album All songs of that album are played back in order and so on Any one album is played just once Shuffle Songs Song shuffle randomly plays back certain selected songs Any one song plays back just once until all songs have been played back 1 Press 5 co The songs will be played back in random sequence DO M I X gt MLX off gt OMLX Shuffle Albums Shuffle Songs 2 To cancel M I X play select off with t
57. songs organized in playlists the CDA 9856 can use these to ease song searches Searching by Playlist 1 Press CJ to activate the search selection mode 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the PLAYLIST search mode then press d PLAYLIST lt ARTIST lt ALBUM lt SONG PLAYLIST Ja Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Playlist 4 Press Il The selected Playlist is played back To search for a song in the selected playlist 1 After selecting the playlist in step 371 press Cl to change to the song search mode of the selected playlist 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press MODE The selected song is played back While in the search mode if you press and hold LJ for at least 2 seconds or no operation is performed for 10 seconds the search mode is canceled Inthe search mode pressing FUNC will return to the previous mode All songs in the iPod are played back by selecting the stored iPod name in step 3 Playlist search cannot be made during M LX play NO SONG will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected playlist in the PLAYLIST search mode Searching by artist name 1 Press to activate the search selection mode 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST search mode then press Q PLAYLIST 43 ARTIST lt ALBUM 49 SONG PLAYLIST 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Artist 4 Press Il The selected Artist song is played bac
58. ss control setting will be turned off automatically The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each source FM AM CD etc until the setting is changed The bass frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources FM AM CD etc Depending on the connected devices some functions and display indications do not work However Bass Level is still adjustable if an audio processor with the Bass function is connected This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON While in the bass adjusting mode TREBLE CONTROL adjusting mode can be recalled by pressing 4 or PPI xl The adjustment can also be made by pressing MODE Refer to Adjusting Bass Treble Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear Defeat page 13 13 en Bass level indicator s display Bass Level is usually displayed When BBE is activated the display changes according to the BBE setting Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference 1 Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode then press MODE BBE BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN OFF BBE 2 Press l 4 or gt P to select the TREBLE Treble Center Frequency control mode BASS 49 TREBLE Setting the Treble Center Frequency 34 Press SOURCE POWER to select the desired treble center frequency 10 0kHz gt 12 5
59. stored the tuner will return to the original station you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began Tuning to Preset Stations 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed Press any one of the station preset buttons 1 through 6 that has your desired radio station in memory The display shows the band preset number and frequency of the station selected Frequency Search Function You can search for a radio station by its frequency 1 Press and hold 7 for at least 2 seconds in Radio mode to activate Frequency Search mode Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired frequency Only when the Radio mode is active Operation is not required during HD Radio reception 3 Press MODE to receive the selected frequency Press and hold Jj for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel Or the search mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds Switching the HD Radio signal HD Radio can be received if the HD Radio TUNER MODULE TUA T500HD is connected While receiving HD Radio the unit can automatically switch between the analog and digital signal You can also switch to the analog signal exclusively 1 When receiving HD Radio press FUNC to select on The currently received status is displayed 2 Press preset 1 to switch the receiving signal DIG ANA MODE ANALOG ONLY DIG ANA MODE Automatically switches between digital an
60. tailed description of the problem s for which service is required 8 You must supply proof of your purchase of the product 4 You must package the product securely to avoid damage during shipment To prevent lost packages it is recommended to use a carrier that provides a tracking service HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT THE TERM INCIDENTAL DAMAGES REFERS TO EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE SERVICE CENTER LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER S TIME LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BUS FARES CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE PRODUCT THE TERM CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS HOW STATE PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province In addition some states provin
61. the device Setting the AUX Mode V Link AUX IN ON AUX IN OFF Initial setting You can input TV video sound by connecting an optional Ai NET RCA Interface cable KCA 121B or Versatile Link Terminal KCA 410C to this component You can change the AUX name display when AUX IN ON is set Select the AUX name by pressing l or gt l Then press MODE If the KCA 410C is connected it is possible to select two AUX names Via KCA 410C up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be connected In this case press SOURCE POWER to select AUX mode and then press BAND to select your desired device Setting the External Digital Input DIGITAL AUX D AUX ON D AUX OFF Initial setting When an ALPINE Ai NET compatible digital audio processor and a DVD player DVE 5207 not compatible with Ai NET are connected set D AUX to ON to enjoy 5 1 channel surround sound After setting D AUX to ON make the setting in Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible Audio Processor and an Ai NET Non Compatible DVD Player Press SOURCE POWER and select the D AUX mode and adjust the volume etc Depending on the connected audio processor DVD player sound may continue to be output even though the source is changed to another one If this occurs set the DVD player s power to OFF 18 en Connecting to an External Amplifier POWER IC ON Initial setting POWER IC OFF When an external amplifier is connected sound quality can be impro
62. the instrument cluster illumination Red IGNITION lead ed IGNITION O O Ignition Ke Yellow BATTERY D 9 y Black BND N Gray Speakers RIGHT FRONT ki RIGHT FRONT KB Front right sana Gray Black o Violet Black e a aren DT 62 RIGHT REAR B e Rear right e eS OO 8 Violet e 4 Green SPEAKER e Q3 Ai NET 5 Es Rear left Green Black ON H 41 EQ DIV NORM White Black err rron LEFT FRONT D Front left i White O e A 3m CD Changer Ill Sold Separately Speakers a LE Rear Left Amplifier E N E i Rear Right ON 2 BA a Fed Front Left l Amplifier e E Front Right ON 2 Q3 n de ON Amplifier Subwoofers L o d a 4 xl The label is attached on the bottom of the unit I EN D Antenna Receptacle Left Rear 4 Speaker Output Lead Green 2 Power Antenna Lead Blue 43 Left Rear Speaker Output Lead Green Black Connect this lead to the B terminal of your power antenna Left Front Speaker Output Lead White Black if applicable dl Left Front Speaker Output Lead White This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle s power antenna Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal Fuse Holder 10A processor etc Ai NET Connector l Connect this to the output or input connector of another 9 Remote Turn On Lead Bl
63. ts eject cycle Do not load more than one disc at a time A malfunction may result from doing either 9 EN fthe CD does not eject press and hold amp for at least 2 seconds The CD player can play discs containing audio data MP3 data and WMA data AWMA format file that is protected by DRM Digital Rights Management 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 MP3 WMA Play Display The folder number and file number will be displayed as described below F01 T03 1015 L l i Folder number File number display display Elapsed time e Press TITLE to switch the display Please see Displaying the Text page 15 for information about display switching If the folder or file number is three digits F or T is not displayed Repeat Play Press 4 to play back repeatedly the track being played The track file will be played repeatedly Press 4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play CD mode y RPT Only a track is repeatedly played back RPT A disc is repeatedly played back off When a CD changer is connected If REPEAT is set to ON during M I X M IL X ONE play in CD changer mode M I X will apply to the current disc only MP3 WMA mode Y
64. ts to the next disc off Ifa6 disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press FUNC to illuminate the mama indicator and go to the step above within 10 seconds fa 12 disc CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press FUNC twice to illuminate the t eai indicator and go to the step above within 10 seconds Searching from CD Text Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc If a disc is not compatible with text or a disc is in the changer searches can be made by track number 1 Press Q during play This will set the search mode 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired track then press MODE This will play the selected track Press and hold LJ for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel Or the search mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds CD text search cannot be made during M I X play File Folder Name Search concerning MP3 WMA You can display and search for the folder and file name while listening to the file currently being played back 1 During MP3 WMA playback press to activate the search mode 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search mode then press Folder Name Search mode 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder 4 Press B II to play back the first file in the selected fo
65. ually tuned in steps Manual tuning 4 Press I 4 or gt gt to tune in the desired station Holding down H or BPI will change the frequency continuously The DIGITAL indicator appears on the display when a digital radio station which contains both audio and text information is received 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 Press and hold for at least 2 seconds anv one of the preset buttons 1 through 6 into which vou wish to store the station The selected station is stored The displav shows the band preset number and station frequency memorized A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory 6 stations for each band FMI FM2 and AM f 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 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed 2 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 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 fno stations are
66. ue White device CD Changer Equalizer HD Radio TUNER Connect this lead to the remote turn on lead of your MODULE etc equipped with Ai NET amplifier or signal processor Audio Interrupt In Lead Pink Black with this product Illumination Lead Orange You can input TV video sound by connecting an optional Ai NET This lead may be connected to the vehicle s instrument RCA Interface cable KCA 121B to this component cluster illumination lead This will allow the backlighting of Interface adapter for iPod KCA 420i is not recommended for use O 6 the CDA 9856 to dim whenever the vehicle s lights are G9 Ai NET Cable Included with CD Changer turned on Rear Output RCA Connectors Switched Power Lead Ignition Red RED is right and WHITE is left Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle s fuse Front Output RCA Connectors box or another unused power source which provides 12V RED is right and WHITE is left eli the ignition is turned on or in the accessory Subwoofer RCA Connectors RSSIKON RED is right and WHITE is left D Battery Lead Yellow RCA Extension Cable sold separately Connect this lead to the positive post of the vehicle s i battery System Switch When connecting a processor or divider using Ai NET abel eee es dadas place this switch in the EQ DIV position When no device is ted th itch in the NORM ition Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is
67. uevo M DAC CD R RW PLAY BACK MP3 PLAY BACK y CD TEXT El modelo CHA 1214 Ai NET alberga 12 discos y el modelo CHM S630 M Bus es un cambiador de seis discos de tamafio reducido con un CD R RW PLAY BACK ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING eere 3 CAUTION e nett 3 PRECAUTIONS eere 3 Getting Started Turning Power On and Off 6 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel 6 Initial System Start Up en 7 Adjusting Volume eee 7 Lowering Volume Quickly 7 Setting TIME atra a 7 Radio Listening to Radio L 8 Manual Storing of Station Presets 8 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 8 Tuning to Preset Stations 8 Frequency Search Function 9 Switching the HD Radio signal 9 CD MP3 WMA Playback ii is ie e nin 9 Repeat Play viii isidii sies eta jek 10 M I X Random Play esses 10 Searching from CD Text L 11 File Folder Name Search concerning MP3 WMA L 11 Quick Search m sse 11 About MP3 WMA eu 11 Sound Setting Adjusting Bass Treble Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear Defeat tine L di 13 Setting the Bass Control 13 Setting the Treble Control 14 Setting the BBE Mode cn 14 Other Functions
68. unctioning Out of operating temperature range 50 C 120 F for CD Allow the vehicle s interior or trunk temperature to cool CD playback sound is wavering Moisture condensation in the CD Module Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate about 1 hour 26 EN CD insertion not possible ACD is already in the CD player Eject the CD and remove it The CD is being improperly inserted Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the CD Player Operation section Unable to fast forward or backward the CD The CD has been damaged Eject the CD and discard it using a damaged CD in your unit can cause damage to the mechanism CD playback sound skips due to vibration e Improper mounting of the unit Securely re mount the unit The disc is very dirty Clean the disc The disc has scratches Change the disc The pick up lens is dirty Do not use a Commercial available lens cleaner disc Consult your nearest Alpine dealer CD playback sound skips without vibration The disc is dirty or scratched Clean the disc damaged disc should be replaced Error displays built in CD player only Mechanical error Press A After the error indication disappears insert the disc again If the above mentioned solution does not solve the problem consult your nearest Alpine dealer CD R CD RW playback not possible Close session finalization has not been performed Perf
69. urned voice coils caused by over driving the speaker amplifier level is turned up and driven into distortion or clipping Speaker mechanical failure e g punctures tears or rips Cracked or damaged LCD panels Dropped or damaged hard drives 8 Damage caused by negligence misuse improper operation or failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner s manual 4 Damage caused by act of God including without limitation earthquake fire flood storms or other acts of nature Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the product 8 Service performed by an unauthorized person company or association 6 Any product which has the serial number defaced altered or removed Any product which has been adjusted altered or modified without Alpine s consent Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United States Puerto Rico or Canada 8 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine Dealer HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You are responsible for delivery of the product to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair and for payment of any initial shipping charges Alpine will at its option repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge If the repairs are covered by the warranty and if the product was shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine Alpine will pay the return shipping charges 2 You should provide a de
70. ut cars than my friends o May we contact you by e mail 1 Yes 2 L No Month Year El Occupation p EM ao 1 L lExecutive Managerial 6 L Engineering Technical 7 Mi Gender 1 Male 2 1 JFemale Bil If navigation system which monitor 2 l Secretarial Clerical 7 H Farming Fishing T E i 3 L Sales 8 Retired E Date of Birth Monin Year 1 Cl Alpine gt Model No eee 4 1 General Labor 9 L Student m W Marital Status 1 L l Single 2 Married 2 Other gt Brand Name 5 Professional 10 L Other Bl Which ethnicity best describes yourself i is unit E Household Income 1 L Caucasian s 4 Asian CUED RSE OF Bayes MEI 1 LI Less than 30 000 4 _ 70 000 90 000 T hispan B 1 Ll Addition 2 1 30 000 50 000 5 1 90 000 110 000 2 _ Hispanic 5 _ Other ___ 2 17 Replacement gt Previous brand replaced 3 1 50 000 70 000 6 1 Over 110 000 3 African American 1 Factory installed slp Mun Bi Your highest level of education completed 2 L Alpine Wi Type of vehicle In which this unit is installed 1 L JHigh School Student 3 lether uu Make Model LI bu a lll Have you purchased Alpine products before Purchased Year ________ Model Year Ll 2 Yr Degree Some College tT IFiretti 5 z 4 C Completed 4 Yr College LIFirst time _ Two or more times Bil How was this vehicle purchased 5 Completed Graduate School 1 Cl Bought 2 l Leased Customer Care Registrat
71. ved by stopping the power supply of the built in amplifier POWER IC OFF Use this mode when the front and rear pre amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier connected to the speakers In this setting the head unit s internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers Front left ID Amplifier Om mm hu mil gt Amplifier 9 T Front right Rear left Rear right de POWER IC ON The speakers are driven by the built in amplifier SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Rear right SPEAKER LEFT REAR Rear left SPEAKER LEFT FRONT Front left B e B B o olco elo O No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to OFF SAT Radio Receiver Optional Rotary SOURCE encoder POWER A BAND MENU TITLE y MODE 4 4 pp FUNC Preset buttons 1 through 6 SAT Receiver XM or SIRIUS Receiver When an optional XM or SIRIUS Receiver Box is connected via the Ai NET bus the following operations may be performed However the XM Receiver and SIRIUS Receiver cannot be connected at the same time Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver Optional About SAT Radio Satellite Radio is the next generation of audio entertainment with over 100 digital audio channels For a small monthly fee subscribers can he
72. ystem is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer Basic No function or display Vehicle s ignition is off If connected following instructions the unit will not operate with the vehicle s ignition off mproper power lead Red and battery lead Yellow connections Check power lead and battery lead connections Blown fuse Check the fuse of the unit replace with the proper value if necessary nternal micro computer malfunctioned due to interference noise etc Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article Radio Unable to receive stations No antenna or open connection in cable Make sure the antenna is properly connected replace the antenna or cable if necessary Unable to tune stations in the seek mode Youare in a weak signal area Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode e Ifthe area you are in is a primary signal area the antenna may not be grounded and connected properly Check your antenna connections make sure the antenna is properly grounded at its mounting location The antenna may not be the proper length Make sure the antenna is fully extended if broken replace the antenna with a new one Broadcast is noisy The antenna is not the proper length Extend the antenna fully replace it if it is broken The antenna is poorly grounded Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting location CD CD Player Changer not f

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