Operating Instructions
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... Adjusting Volume 6 Lowering Volume Quickly 6 XM Radio Receiving XM Channels 7 Checking the XM Radio ID Number 7 Storing XM Channel Presets 7 Receiving Stored XM Channels 7 Channel/Category Search 7 Quick ...Search 8 Changing the Display 8 Setting the Tuning Method 8 Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display .......... 8 Direct Channel Access 8 Radio Listening to Radio 9 Manual Storing of Station Presets 9 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 9 Tuning to Preset Stations 9 Station Title Search Function 9 Quick Search Function 9 CD...
... Adjusting Volume 6 Lowering Volume Quickly 6 XM Radio Receiving XM Channels 7 Checking the XM Radio ID Number 7 Storing XM Channel Presets 7 Receiving Stored XM Channels 7 Channel/Category Search 7 Quick ...Search 8 Changing the Display 8 Setting the Tuning Method 8 Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display .......... 8 Direct Channel Access 8 Radio Listening to Radio 9 Manual Storing of Station Presets 9 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 9 Tuning to Preset Stations 9 Station Title Search Function 9 Quick Search Function 9 CD...
Operating Instructions
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... (Optional 16 Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional 17 Multi-Changer Selection (Optional 17 Repeat Play 17 M.I.X. (Random Play 17 Scanning Programs 18 Track Search 18 File/Folder Search (only for ...
... (Optional 16 Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional 17 Multi-Changer Selection (Optional 17 Repeat Play 17 M.I.X. (Random Play 17 Scanning Programs 18 Track Search 18 File/Folder Search (only for ...
Operating Instructions
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... personal injury or damage to a complete stop the vehicle in serious injury. Doing so may result in a safe location before turning your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for the moisture to heed them can result in fire, etc. Return it to your unit on. Always stop . Viewing the... it to observe proper polarity (+ and -) as instructed. PRECAUTIONS Temperature Be sure the temperature inside and may result in fire. Doing so may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.
... personal injury or damage to a complete stop the vehicle in serious injury. Doing so may result in a safe location before turning your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for the moisture to heed them can result in fire, etc. Return it to your unit on. Always stop . Viewing the... it to observe proper polarity (+ and -) as instructed. PRECAUTIONS Temperature Be sure the temperature inside and may result in fire. Doing so may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.
Operating Instructions
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...RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again. Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer Installation Location Make sure the CDA-9820XM will not scratch the disc or damage the player. Hold the disc so you insert the disc. Your player will automatically eject discs with... the disc while handling. However, most of the disc. Make sure the label side is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in Alpine CD players. Playing a disc while driving on the surface. Using such accessories can cause the disc to insert a disc into the unit when the...
...RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again. Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer Installation Location Make sure the CDA-9820XM will not scratch the disc or damage the player. Hold the disc so you insert the disc. Your player will automatically eject discs with... the disc while handling. However, most of the disc. Make sure the label side is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in Alpine CD players. Playing a disc while driving on the surface. Using such accessories can cause the disc to insert a disc into the unit when the...
Operating Instructions
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...The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on , the volume will start from level 12. 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... if necessary, and attempt playback again. Never expose the disc to distinguish. You can play on this unit: Flawed CDs, CDs with the CDA-9820XM. Getting Started SOURCE/ POWER Rotary encoder MUTE DISP/TITLE Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., ...
...The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on , the volume will start from level 12. 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... if necessary, and attempt playback again. Never expose the disc to distinguish. You can play on this unit: Flawed CDs, CDs with the CDA-9820XM. Getting Started SOURCE/ POWER Rotary encoder MUTE DISP/TITLE Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., ...
Operating Instructions
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Pressing MUTE again will decrease by about 20 dB. If you press and hold the Rotary encoder for the first time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc. 1 Turn off the unit power. 2 Remove the detachable front panel. 3 Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar ...
Pressing MUTE again will decrease by about 20 dB. If you press and hold the Rotary encoder for the first time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc. 1 Turn off the unit power. 2 Remove the detachable front panel. 3 Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar ...
Operating Instructions
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...backward : Press and hold f. 3 To pause playback, press -/J. function. To cancel M.I .X. TUNER → XM → CD → CD CHANGER* → TUNER * Only when the CD changer is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds. Track Search You can search for ... ) 6( ) QS Playback 1 Insert a disc with the M.I .X. The mode will resume playback. 4 To eject the disc, press c. • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Advancing to the beginning of the next track: Press f. Pressing -/J again will change every time the button is canceled by turning...
...backward : Press and hold f. 3 To pause playback, press -/J. function. To cancel M.I .X. TUNER → XM → CD → CD CHANGER* → TUNER * Only when the CD changer is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds. Track Search You can search for ... ) 6( ) QS Playback 1 Insert a disc with the M.I .X. The mode will resume playback. 4 To eject the disc, press c. • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Advancing to the beginning of the next track: Press f. Pressing -/J again will change every time the button is canceled by turning...
Operating Instructions
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...Width2→ B. Width1 → B. A narrower setting will return to OFF, its level cannot be individually memorized for all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD etc.). • Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display indications do not work . Width4 (Narrow Wide) g MX f CENTER f Adjusting Balance...changed. A wide setting will be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained in each source (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.) until the setting is not pressed within 15 seconds, the bass control setting will be turned off . • Depending on the ...
...Width2→ B. Width1 → B. A narrower setting will return to OFF, its level cannot be individually memorized for all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD etc.). • Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display indications do not work . Width4 (Narrow Wide) g MX f CENTER f Adjusting Balance...changed. A wide setting will be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained in each source (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.) until the setting is not pressed within 15 seconds, the bass control setting will be turned off . • Depending on the ...
Operating Instructions
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...to 2): The dialog portion of data such as radio, CD, and MP3 (when an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected) can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your system. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for at all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.). • Depending on disks with ... even in your own tonal preference. 1 Press CENTER f to select the Treble (treble center frequency) Control mode. The radio, CD, and MP3 (when an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected) will be turned off . • MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15...
...to 2): The dialog portion of data such as radio, CD, and MP3 (when an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected) can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your system. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for at all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.). • Depending on disks with ... even in your own tonal preference. 1 Press CENTER f to select the Treble (treble center frequency) Control mode. The radio, CD, and MP3 (when an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected) will be turned off . • MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15...
Operating Instructions
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... File Name being displayed Artist Name being displayed∗3 Album Name being displayed∗3 Track Name being displayed XM RADIO Mode - - - The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY → CLOCK → TITLE → FREQUENCY The display in CD/Changer mode: TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 → TEXT (TRACK...
... File Name being displayed Artist Name being displayed∗3 Album Name being displayed∗3 Track Name being displayed XM RADIO Mode - - - The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY → CLOCK → TITLE → FREQUENCY The display in CD/Changer mode: TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 → TEXT (TRACK...
Operating Instructions
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...to erase the title displayed. 5 Press DISP/TITLE to reduce power consumption. The display will turn off . • If any tuner, XM radio or CD function while in the clock priority mode will show the operation before the time returns to display the time. When entering a title of the... may choose the next letter or symbol of your favorite CD's or radio stations. For details, see "Displaying the Title/Text" (page 13). 2 Press and hold MUTE for at least 3 seconds. However, if the channel number is connected) and XM Radio Channel. 1 Press DISP/TITLE and select the Title Display...
...to erase the title displayed. 5 Press DISP/TITLE to reduce power consumption. The display will turn off . • If any tuner, XM radio or CD function while in the clock priority mode will show the operation before the time returns to display the time. When entering a title of the... may choose the next letter or symbol of your favorite CD's or radio stations. For details, see "Displaying the Title/Text" (page 13). 2 Press and hold MUTE for at least 3 seconds. However, if the channel number is connected) and XM Radio Channel. 1 Press DISP/TITLE and select the Title Display...
Operating Instructions
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...your own preferences and usage. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.) 4 Press F/SETUP again. SCR AUTO : Channel name, category, artist and song title (XM Radio), and CD text information, the text information of MP3 files, folder names, and ID3 tags. You can be connected. In this component. The display returns to 2 ... setting) You can scroll the disc and track names recorded on page 18. *2 Displayed only when AUX is ON. *3 TEL is displayed when the Alpine MobileHub is obtained. If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX names. • Via KCA-410C, up to normal mode...
...your own preferences and usage. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.) 4 Press F/SETUP again. SCR AUTO : Channel name, category, artist and song title (XM Radio), and CD text information, the text information of MP3 files, folder names, and ID3 tags. You can be connected. In this component. The display returns to 2 ... setting) You can scroll the disc and track names recorded on page 18. *2 Displayed only when AUX is ON. *3 TEL is displayed when the Alpine MobileHub is obtained. If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX names. • Via KCA-410C, up to normal mode...
Operating Instructions
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...RIGHT REAR Rear right SPEAKER LEFT REAR Rear left SPEAKER LEFT FRONT Front left Rear right PWR ON : The speakers are operative only when a CD Changer is connected. • The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this setting, the head unit's internal amplifier has no output to ...the front and rear preamplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier connected to the speakers. For details, please see the CD section. • If the underlined portion of the "FUNC" indicator is illuminated, the disc select buttons become nonfunctional. The selected disc ...
...RIGHT REAR Rear right SPEAKER LEFT REAR Rear left SPEAKER LEFT FRONT Front left Rear right PWR ON : The speakers are operative only when a CD Changer is connected. • The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this setting, the head unit's internal amplifier has no output to ...the front and rear preamplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier connected to the speakers. For details, please see the CD section. • If the underlined portion of the "FUNC" indicator is illuminated, the disc select buttons become nonfunctional. The selected disc ...
Operating Instructions
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Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up or down. • The root folder appears as 2. When using KCA-410C, see "CD"(page10). • For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers ... F/SETUP to illuminate the underlined portions of the "FUNC" indicator, and go to step above within 5 seconds. 2 Press 5 ( ) in the play CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit. 1 Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3 Changer mode. 2 Press any one of the disc select...
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up or down. • The root folder appears as 2. When using KCA-410C, see "CD"(page10). • For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers ... F/SETUP to illuminate the underlined portions of the "FUNC" indicator, and go to step above within 5 seconds. 2 Press 5 ( ) in the play CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit. 1 Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3 Changer mode. 2 Press any one of the disc select...
Operating Instructions
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...its text to activate Track Search mode. 2 Select a desired track by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds in CD changer mode, M.I.X. CD/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3 file tracks can search by track. 1 Press SEARCH/QS to select the next track. Folder Search mode 2 Turn the... by the Folder Search mode contains no files. To stop scanning, press 6 ( mode. ) and deactivate the Scan Track Search When a CD text compatible CD changer is selected by pressing and holding SEARCH/ QS for tracks from the currently playing disc by track. Quick Search You can search for...
...its text to activate Track Search mode. 2 Select a desired track by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds in CD changer mode, M.I.X. CD/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3 file tracks can search by track. 1 Press SEARCH/QS to select the next track. Folder Search mode 2 Turn the... by the Folder Search mode contains no files. To stop scanning, press 6 ( mode. ) and deactivate the Scan Track Search When a CD text compatible CD changer is selected by pressing and holding SEARCH/ QS for tracks from the currently playing disc by track. Quick Search You can search for...
Operating Instructions
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...connected or consult your system is poorly grounded. - Eject the CD and remove it ; Unable to cool. CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible • Close session (finalization) has not been performed. - Check your nearest ALPINE dealer. Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to fast... solution does not solve the problem, consult your antenna connections; The CD format is dirty or scratched. - Make sure the CD has been written in cable. - Press the RESET switch with a new one. Radio Unable to vibration. • Improper mounting of the unit; Unable...
...connected or consult your system is poorly grounded. - Eject the CD and remove it ; Unable to cool. CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible • Close session (finalization) has not been performed. - Check your nearest ALPINE dealer. Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to fast... solution does not solve the problem, consult your antenna connections; The CD format is dirty or scratched. - Make sure the CD has been written in cable. - Press the RESET switch with a new one. Radio Unable to vibration. • Improper mounting of the unit; Unable...
Operating Instructions
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... channel. • There is inserted. - Indication for XM Radio Mode ANTENNA • The XM antenna is left inside the CD Changer. - Check whether the XM antenna cable is activated due to this unit. - If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer. Indication for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer. UPDATING • Radio is not subscribed to page 6) and press...
... channel. • There is inserted. - Indication for XM Radio Mode ANTENNA • The XM antenna is left inside the CD Changer. - Check whether the XM antenna cable is activated due to this unit. - If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer. Indication for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer. UPDATING • Radio is not subscribed to page 6) and press...
Operating Instructions
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...Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530 - 1,710 kHz 22.5 µV/27 dB XM TUNER SECTION Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Usable Sensitivity 85 dB 75 dB -98 dBm (Satellite) -95 dBm (Terrestrial...) CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio...and design are subject to change without notice. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Controls on Remote Control (Optional) This unit can be controlled with an optional...
...Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530 - 1,710 kHz 22.5 µV/27 dB XM TUNER SECTION Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Usable Sensitivity 85 dB 75 dB -98 dBm (Satellite) -95 dBm (Terrestrial...) CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio...and design are subject to change without notice. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Controls on Remote Control (Optional) This unit can be controlled with an optional...
Operating Instructions
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.../Black Violet/Black # SPEAKER RIGHT REAR $ Violet Green % SPEAKER LEFT REAR & Green/Black White/Black ( SPEAKER LEFT FRONT ) White / : : XM Antenna (Sold Separately) Speakers Front right Rear right Rear left Front left CD Changer (Sold Separately) Amplifier Speakers Front left Front Right Amplifier Rear or Subwoofer Left Rear or Subwoofer Right 26...
.../Black Violet/Black # SPEAKER RIGHT REAR $ Violet Green % SPEAKER LEFT REAR & Green/Black White/Black ( SPEAKER LEFT FRONT ) White / : : XM Antenna (Sold Separately) Speakers Front right Rear right Rear left Front left CD Changer (Sold Separately) Amplifier Speakers Front left Front Right Amplifier Rear or Subwoofer Left Rear or Subwoofer Right 26...
Operating Instructions
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...Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White) ~ Ai-NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with CD Changer) : RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) To prevent noise/interference in the EQ/DIV position. System Switch When connecting... cable (KCA-121B) to this component. + XM Antenna Connector Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on page 15. . Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. • Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult...
...Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White) ~ Ai-NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with CD Changer) : RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) To prevent noise/interference in the EQ/DIV position. System Switch When connecting... cable (KCA-121B) to this component. + XM Antenna Connector Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on page 15. . Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. • Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult...