R EN MP3/WMA CD Receiver CDA-9855 CDA-9853 · OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. · MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. · MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. FR ES ES IT ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia Phone 03-8787-1200 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany Phone 089-32 42 640 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD. Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. Phone 0870-33 33 763 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L. (RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280) 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A. Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32 01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain Phone 945-283588 Designed by ALPINE Japan Printed in China (Y) 68-02278Z06-A SE Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co., Ltd. No.24 Liaohexisan Road Dalian Economic&Technical Development Zone, China ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .................................................. 3 CAUTION ................................................... 3 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3 Quick Search ................................................... 13 About MP3/WMA .......................................... 13 Sound Setting Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/ Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat ...... 15 Equalizer Presets ............................................. 15 Setting User's EQ mode .................................. 15 Adjusting and Storing the Parametric Equalizer Curve ........................................................... 16 Adjusting and Storing the Graphic Equalizer Curve ........................................................... 16 Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve ............. 17 About the Crossover ....................................... 17 Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings ........................................................ 18 Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings ......... 19 About Time Correction ................................... 19 Setting the Time Correction Unit .................... 20 Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction .... 20 Recalling the Stored Time Correction Settings ........................................................ 21 Setting the MX Mode ..................................... 21 About the GlideTouchTM Bar Operation ...................................... 6 Getting Started Turning Power On and Off ............................... 7 Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 7 Setting the Time and Calendar (CDA-9855 only) ........................................... 7 Setting Time (CDA-9853 only) ........................ 7 Opening and Closing the Movable Display ...... 8 Display Tilt Adjustment .................................... 8 Adjusting Volume ............................................. 8 Lowering Volume Quickly ................................ 8 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ......... 8 Radio Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country .......................................................... 9 Listening to Radio ............................................. 9 Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 9 Automatic Memory of Station Presets .............. 9 Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 10 Station Title Search Function .......................... 10 Freqency Search Function ............................... 10 Other Functions Displaying the Title/Text ................................. 22 Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 24 Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 24 Displaying Time .............................................. 24 Blackout Mode On and Off (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 24 Setting Amplifier Link .................................... 25 Displaying the External Amplifier Information .................................................. 25 Setting the Multicolor Illumination (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 26 Changing the Lighting Color of All the Buttons (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 26 CD / MP3 / WMA Playback .......................................................... 10 Repeat Play ..................................................... 11 M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 12 Scanning Programs ......................................... 12 Searching from CD Text ................................. 12 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/ WMA) ......................................................... 12 i-PersonalizeTM Operation About i-PersonalizeTM ..................................... 26 Data Downloading .......................................... 27 1-EN SETUP General Setting Setting the Clock display (CLOCK MODE) (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 28 Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) ..... 28 Sound (Beep) Guide Function ........................ 28 Turning Mute Mode On/Off ............................ 28 Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices ....... 28 Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) ..................... 28 Setting the External Digital Input ................... 28 Connecting to an External Amplifier .............. 29 Setting the Steering Position ........................... 29 Tuner Setting Switching the Tuner Mode .............................. 29 Audio Setting Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 29 Setting the Subwoofer Output ......................... 29 Setting the Subwoofer System ........................ 29 Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP) ................................. 29 Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible Audio Processor and an Ai-NET Non-Compatible DVD Player ..................... 30 Display Setting Dimmer Control .............................................. 30 Setting the Display Dimmer ........................... 30 Scroll Type Setting .......................................... 30 Scroll Setting ................................................... 30 Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9853 only) ......................................... 30 Switching the Character Font (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 30 Setting the Temperature Display for the External Amplifier ....................................... 30 Setting the Display of the Audio Level Indicator (CDA-9853 only) ......................................... 30 Switching the Animation Display Type (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 30 Opening Message ON/OFF Setting (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 30 Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CDA-9855 only) ......................................... 30 Demo Setting Demonstration ................................................. 30 SAT Radio Receiver (Optional) Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver (Optional) ..................................... 31 Checking the SAT Radio ID Number ............. 31 Storing Channel Presets .................................. 31 Receiving Stored Channels ............................. 32 Channel/Category Search Function ................ 32 Quick Search Function .................................... 32 Changing the Display ...................................... 32 Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........ 33 iPodTM Operation (Optional) Playback .......................................................... 34 Searching for a desired Song .......................... 34 Quick Search ................................................... 35 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ...................... 35 Repeat Play ..................................................... 36 Displaying the Text ......................................... 36 Changer (Optional) Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 37 Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional) .................................................... 37 Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 37 Remote Control Controls on Remote Control ........................... 38 Operating the Audio Processor ....................... 38 Battery Replacement ....................................... 39 Information In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 39 Specifications .................................................. 42 Installation and Connections Warning ........................................................... 43 Caution ............................................................ 43 Precautions ...................................................... 43 Installation ...................................................... 44 Connections .................................................... 45 LIMITED WARRANTY 2-EN Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. DO NOT 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. DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY. When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ and ­) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal injury. KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING. Failure to do so may result in an accident. KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the product. MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING. Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. PRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic. 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. Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C (+140°F) and ­10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. 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. DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire. Damaged Disc Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism. USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS. Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury. 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. 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. 3-EN PRECAUTIONS 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. Installation Location Make sure the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 will not be installed in a locatio ...