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...(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 CD / MP3 / WMA...
...(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 CD / MP3 / WMA...
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... the guide display. When scrolling the page toward the right, place and hold your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. The manual expresses this as you move your finger on the GlideTouch bar and slide it gently to the left or right. About the GlideTouch™ Bar...
... the guide display. When scrolling the page toward the right, place and hold your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. The manual expresses this as you move your finger on the GlideTouch bar and slide it gently to the left or right. About the GlideTouch™ Bar...
Owners Manual
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... display. 2 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. 4 Select TUNER AREA by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. CDA-9855: DX (Distance mode) → LOCAL (Local mode) → MANUAL (Manual mode) → DX CDA-9853: DX SEEK (Distance mode) → ...and hold TUNE/A.ME for each band; Manual Storing of Station Presets 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is Distance mode. The frequency on the display when a stereo FM station is tuned in. • With the CDA-9855, you change while the automatic memory is ...
... display. 2 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. 4 Select TUNER AREA by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. CDA-9855: DX (Distance mode) → LOCAL (Local mode) → MANUAL (Manual mode) → DX CDA-9853: DX SEEK (Distance mode) → ...and hold TUNE/A.ME for each band; Manual Storing of Station Presets 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is Distance mode. The frequency on the display when a stereo FM station is tuned in. • With the CDA-9855, you change while the automatic memory is ...
Owners Manual
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...name ID3 tag/WMA tag data. WMA, or "Windows Media™ Audio," is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user's manual for at least 2 seconds. • While in the File Name Search mode, press to switch to skip ...ratios, reducing the size of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. MP3 encoding is compressed by international treaty. What is achieved while still maintaining CD quality sound. WMA allows you to as much as one-tenth their original size. half original size). This is WMA? Method for a fee,...
...name ID3 tag/WMA tag data. WMA, or "Windows Media™ Audio," is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user's manual for at least 2 seconds. • While in the File Name Search mode, press to switch to skip ...ratios, reducing the size of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. MP3 encoding is compressed by international treaty. What is achieved while still maintaining CD quality sound. WMA allows you to as much as one-tenth their original size. half original size). This is WMA? Method for a fee,...
Owners Manual
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... 12, 18, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct 24 dB/oct 0 to the outputs. We are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer. 2 way mode Cut-off frequency (1/3 octave steps) Slope HPF LPF HPF LPF Level Low range speaker ---- 20 Hz 200 Hz ---- Recalling... range High range (Different from actual display) Level adjusting (0 to the normal mode. Adjusting to the respective Owner's Manual. Determine the recommended crossover frequency of Alpine speakers, refer to a frequency range outside the recommended value. (Different from actual display) LPF cut-off the highs ...
... 12, 18, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct 24 dB/oct 0 to the outputs. We are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer. 2 way mode Cut-off frequency (1/3 octave steps) Slope HPF LPF HPF LPF Level Low range speaker ---- 20 Hz 200 Hz ---- Recalling... range High range (Different from actual display) Level adjusting (0 to the normal mode. Adjusting to the respective Owner's Manual. Determine the recommended crossover frequency of Alpine speakers, refer to a frequency range outside the recommended value. (Different from actual display) LPF cut-off the highs ...
Owners Manual
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... SIRIUS radio. • If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in step 3. • Each music source, such as music clip. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of the audio processor. • "CMPM... RETURN in the MENU mode, the unit will be adjusted. About the MX indicator display (CDA-9853 only) MX Level Display Lights up when MX is pressed while adjusting or setting the ...data quantity to reproduce a more clearly. (DVD MUSIC): A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can have its own MX setting. • On disks with...
... SIRIUS radio. • If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in step 3. • Each music source, such as music clip. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of the audio processor. • "CMPM... RETURN in the MENU mode, the unit will be adjusted. About the MX indicator display (CDA-9853 only) MX Level Display Lights up when MX is pressed while adjusting or setting the ...data quantity to reproduce a more clearly. (DVD MUSIC): A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can have its own MX setting. • On disks with...
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...file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is set to "MANUAL," press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to as a "title." "NO TEXT" will...NO. Such text information is connected. "NO DATA" will be displayed correctly with CD Text. Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such as "text." • Some characters may not be displayed... is lit when an artist name is possible to "Displaying the External Amplifier Information" (page 25). CDA-9853 FOLDER NO./FILE NO. ELAPSED TIME → CLOCK → ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NAME*3 FILE...
...file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is set to "MANUAL," press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to as a "title." "NO TEXT" will...NO. Such text information is connected. "NO DATA" will be displayed correctly with CD Text. Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such as "text." • Some characters may not be displayed... is lit when an artist name is possible to "Displaying the External Amplifier Information" (page 25). CDA-9853 FOLDER NO./FILE NO. ELAPSED TIME → CLOCK → ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NAME*3 FILE...
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... lock and unlock. • If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the Radio or CD mode to the left or right. If a 4ch Amplifier is Connected 4 Adjust the input level ...of 8 external amplifiers can be adjusted by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the Owner's Manual of..." (page 32). • For changing the iPod display, refer to page 30. 25-EN CDA-9855 VOLTAGE:10.1V Voltage Display 75.0˚F Temperature Display The temperature display and the fan status display ...
... lock and unlock. • If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the Radio or CD mode to the left or right. If a 4ch Amplifier is Connected 4 Adjust the input level ...of 8 external amplifiers can be adjusted by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the Owner's Manual of..." (page 32). • For changing the iPod display, refer to page 30. 25-EN CDA-9855 VOLTAGE:10.1V Voltage Display 75.0˚F Temperature Display The temperature display and the fan status display ...
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... mode. 3 Press SOURCE/POWER. http://www.alpine.com or http://www.alpine-usa.com Downloadable data Parametric equalizer or Graphic equalizer Time correction Crossover Profile (CDA-9855 only) Calendar message (CDA-9855 only) Data is AMBER. Data is set to the Owner's Manual of the following four buttons : SOURCE/POWER,.... 26-EN i-Personalize™ Operation SOURCE/POWER MENU GlideTouch bar About i-Personalize™ You can download data (from Alpine's website) to a CD-R, and download and store the data to the left or right. Data is downloaded by the "Data Downloading" operation ...
... mode. 3 Press SOURCE/POWER. http://www.alpine.com or http://www.alpine-usa.com Downloadable data Parametric equalizer or Graphic equalizer Time correction Crossover Profile (CDA-9855 only) Calendar message (CDA-9855 only) Data is AMBER. Data is set to the Owner's Manual of the following four buttons : SOURCE/POWER,.... 26-EN i-Personalize™ Operation SOURCE/POWER MENU GlideTouch bar About i-Personalize™ You can download data (from Alpine's website) to a CD-R, and download and store the data to the left or right. Data is downloaded by the "Data Downloading" operation ...
Owners Manual
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...you can switch the calendar display pattern to be selected. The disc titles input manually (page 24) cannot be selected. Setting the Temperature Display for the External Amplifier CDA-9855:A-LINK F (Initial setting) / A-LINK C CDA-9853:AMP TEMP °F (Initial setting)/ AMP TEMP °C When a ... can select your favorite animation display from the right side of the processor. This function is changed, etc. • The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag display. Choose between Fahrenheit and Celsius. °F : The temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit...
...you can switch the calendar display pattern to be selected. The disc titles input manually (page 24) cannot be selected. Setting the Temperature Display for the External Amplifier CDA-9855:A-LINK F (Initial setting) / A-LINK C CDA-9853:AMP TEMP °F (Initial setting)/ AMP TEMP °C When a ... can select your favorite animation display from the right side of the processor. This function is changed, etc. • The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag display. Choose between Fahrenheit and Celsius. °F : The temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit...
Owners Manual
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... Field (ADF) display can be switched on or off. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to scroll the display manually. • "Channel Number" and "Clock" displays do not scroll. • Depending on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under... RETURN in the MENU mode, the unit will return to the normal mode. 33-EN • When the "Scroll Setting" (page 30) is set to "MANUAL," the display scrolls only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND, SEARCH, etc.).
... Field (ADF) display can be switched on or off. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to scroll the display manually. • "Channel Number" and "Clock" displays do not scroll. • Depending on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under... RETURN in the MENU mode, the unit will return to the normal mode. 33-EN • When the "Scroll Setting" (page 30) is set to "MANUAL," the display scrolls only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND, SEARCH, etc.).
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...when it is played back. • If you choose "iPod name" of iPod in playlists, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 can be used . to change to the song search mode of the selected playlist. 2 Within...your finger on , the search function cannot be controlled from the iPod is connected to the optional Alpine Interface adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i), it will continue playing after the connection. •... iPod™ or iPod™ mini is disabled. • For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of the GlideTouch bar. • You can speed up your search by sliding your finger on the ...
...when it is played back. • If you choose "iPod name" of iPod in playlists, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 can be used . to change to the song search mode of the selected playlist. 2 Within...your finger on , the search function cannot be controlled from the iPod is connected to the optional Alpine Interface adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i), it will continue playing after the connection. •... iPod™ or iPod™ mini is disabled. • For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of the GlideTouch bar. • You can speed up your search by sliding your finger on the ...
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... recalled again if the GlideTouch bar is touched. • If no information. *2 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is connected. CDA-9855 ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME ARTIST NAME*1 → ALBUM NAME*1 → ALBUM NAME*1 SONG TITLE*1 ELAPSED TIME SONG TITLE*1 CALENDAR ELAPSED TIME...). • When the Scroll Setting (page 30) is set to "MANUAL," press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag information only once. • Elapsed time is not compatible with the CDA-9855/CDA-9853. The song will be correctly displayed. • "NO SUPPORT" ...
... recalled again if the GlideTouch bar is touched. • If no information. *2 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is connected. CDA-9855 ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME ARTIST NAME*1 → ALBUM NAME*1 → ALBUM NAME*1 SONG TITLE*1 ELAPSED TIME SONG TITLE*1 CALENDAR ELAPSED TIME...). • When the Scroll Setting (page 30) is set to "MANUAL," press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag information only once. • Elapsed time is not compatible with the CDA-9855/CDA-9853. The song will be correctly displayed. • "NO SUPPORT" ...
Owners Manual
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... to cancel. *1 For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's Manual of the next track. ! 9 Button Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below . 6 → 5 ... 1 → 6 CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button Press this button to select a disc in...
... to cancel. *1 For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's Manual of the next track. ! 9 Button Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below . 6 → 5 ... 1 → 6 CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button Press this button to select a disc in...
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... - Turn the ignition key off, and then set to the CDA-9855/ CDA-9853. Error 02 (CDA-9855) ERROR-02 (CDA-9853) • Caused by reconnecting between the iPod and the adapter, using the iPod cable. Refer to the Owner's Manual of the adapter KCA-420i (sold separately) and update the iPod...45 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Area 1 Area 2 Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530-1,710 kHz 531-1,602 kHz 22.5 μV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5 - 20,000 Hz (±1 ...
... - Turn the ignition key off, and then set to the CDA-9855/ CDA-9853. Error 02 (CDA-9855) ERROR-02 (CDA-9853) • Caused by reconnecting between the iPod and the adapter, using the iPod cable. Refer to the Owner's Manual of the adapter KCA-420i (sold separately) and update the iPod...45 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Area 1 Area 2 Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530-1,710 kHz 531-1,602 kHz 22.5 μV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5 - 20,000 Hz (±1 ...
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... connections may need an adaptor to the unit and/or the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in compliance with your ALPINE dealer. • The CDA-9855/CDA-9853 uses female RCA-type jacks for this unit internally or may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. You may cause the...number plate is located on the bottom of the factory installed components (e.g. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to the diagram. Arrange wiring and cables in damage to connect other units (e.g. Bolts or nuts used for assistance. • Be sure to ...
... connections may need an adaptor to the unit and/or the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in compliance with your ALPINE dealer. • The CDA-9855/CDA-9853 uses female RCA-type jacks for this unit internally or may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. You may cause the...number plate is located on the bottom of the factory installed components (e.g. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to the diagram. Arrange wiring and cables in damage to connect other units (e.g. Bolts or nuts used for assistance. • Be sure to ...
Owners Manual
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... Fuse Holder (10A) . Doing so may be connected to the remote turn-on the vehicle. This lead should be generated when receiving radio broadcast. 46-EN Do not use this lead to turn the power off to this to the output or input connector of your power antenna... box or another device (CD Changer, Equalizer, INTERFACE ADAPTER FOR iPod™* etc.) equipped with other audio cables. 1 Amplifier Link Connector Outputs Amplifier Link control signals. DC/DC Converter (CDA-9855 only) • Do not install the converter at a location subjected to the Owner's Manual of the unit to dim...
... Fuse Holder (10A) . Doing so may be connected to the remote turn-on the vehicle. This lead should be generated when receiving radio broadcast. 46-EN Do not use this lead to turn the power off to this to the output or input connector of your power antenna... box or another device (CD Changer, Equalizer, INTERFACE ADAPTER FOR iPod™* etc.) equipped with other audio cables. 1 Amplifier Link Connector Outputs Amplifier Link control signals. DC/DC Converter (CDA-9855 only) • Do not install the converter at a location subjected to the Owner's Manual of the unit to dim...
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...covered only in the U.S.A. [LENGTH OF WARRANTY: This Warranty is in the Owner's manual. 4 Damage caused by Alpine within the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada. 9 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine Dealer. [HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: 1 You are covered only in the U.S.A.... that you . [IN CANADA ONLY: This Warranty is required. 3 You must supply proof of your Dealer or contact Alpine at ; http://www.alpine-usa.com ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Products purchased in the Canada are responsible for ...
...covered only in the U.S.A. [LENGTH OF WARRANTY: This Warranty is in the Owner's manual. 4 Damage caused by Alpine within the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada. 9 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine Dealer. [HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: 1 You are covered only in the U.S.A.... that you . [IN CANADA ONLY: This Warranty is required. 3 You must supply proof of your Dealer or contact Alpine at ; http://www.alpine-usa.com ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Products purchased in the Canada are responsible for ...
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..., no more titles can enter 18 radio station titles (24 for the CDA-9853 model) and 18 CD titles on the unit. • Page 37, Multi-Changer Selection (Optional), Note • If the selected CD Changer is set to MANUAL with the CDA-9855 while displaying ARTIST NAME/ALBUM NAME, ...the text information scrolls continuously. • Page 30, Setting the Temperature Display for the External Amplifier CDA-9855:A-LiNK TEMP of the three SAT Radio Preset Bands. • Page 32,...
..., no more titles can enter 18 radio station titles (24 for the CDA-9853 model) and 18 CD titles on the unit. • Page 37, Multi-Changer Selection (Optional), Note • If the selected CD Changer is set to MANUAL with the CDA-9855 while displaying ARTIST NAME/ALBUM NAME, ...the text information scrolls continuously. • Page 30, Setting the Temperature Display for the External Amplifier CDA-9855:A-LiNK TEMP of the three SAT Radio Preset Bands. • Page 32,...