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... 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...
... 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...
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...Clock display (CLOCK MODE) (CDA-9855 only 28 Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) ..... 28 Sound (Beep) Guide Function 28 Turning...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...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...
...Clock display (CLOCK MODE) (CDA-9855 only 28 Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) ..... 28 Sound (Beep) Guide Function 28 Turning...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...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...
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...so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. Failure to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for repairing. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism. Return it to do so may result... in serious injury. Always stop . Use for other injury. Doing so may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to the product. KEEP ...
...so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. Failure to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for repairing. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism. Return it to do so may result... in serious injury. Always stop . Use for other injury. Doing so may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to the product. KEEP ...
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... a very bumpy road may result in Alpine CD players. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with irregular surfaces or inserted incorrectly. Disc Accessories There are various accessories available on the disc. Installation Location Make sure the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 will automatically eject discs with a clean,...use round shape discs only for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. Center Hole Center Hole New Disc Bumps Outside (Bumps) Irregular Shaped Discs Be sure to prevent the CD from the center of the disc. PRECAUTIONS Never Attempt the Following...
... a very bumpy road may result in Alpine CD players. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with irregular surfaces or inserted incorrectly. Disc Accessories There are various accessories available on the disc. Installation Location Make sure the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 will automatically eject discs with a clean,...use round shape discs only for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. Center Hole Center Hole New Disc Bumps Outside (Bumps) Irregular Shaped Discs Be sure to prevent the CD from the center of the disc. PRECAUTIONS Never Attempt the Following...
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... connector terminals on the back of the unit. • The display may be adjusted to the left side of the front panel until the desired sound is stored in the supplied carrying case. The back of the front panel into the main unit. 4 After setting, press and hold MENU for at...
... connector terminals on the back of the unit. • The display may be adjusted to the left side of the front panel until the desired sound is stored in the supplied carrying case. The back of the front panel into the main unit. 4 After setting, press and hold MENU for at...
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... in an MP3/WMA file, this device can search for a file in the selected folder is achieved while still maintaining CD quality sound. half original size). For details on the GlideTouch bar to a CD-R or CDRW using MP3/WMA specified software. The tag information may not play the selected file. However, the maximum...
... in an MP3/WMA file, this device can search for a file in the selected folder is achieved while still maintaining CD quality sound. half original size). For details on the GlideTouch bar to a CD-R or CDRW using MP3/WMA specified software. The tag information may not play the selected file. However, the maximum...
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... into MP3/WMA files. The higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the volume of 44.1 kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second the data is limited. For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of data. The higher the sampling rate, the... higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files. Folder MP3/WMA File 14-EN Valid characters for folder/file names are not displayed correctly...
... into MP3/WMA files. The higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the volume of 44.1 kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second the data is limited. For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of data. The higher the sampling rate, the... higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files. Folder MP3/WMA File 14-EN Valid characters for folder/file names are not displayed correctly...
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... Rear)/Defeat 1 Press the Rotary encoder (MODE) repeatedly to OFF, its level and phase cannot be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) until the desired sound is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the MENU mode, the unit will return to the normal mode. Equalizer Presets 9 typical equalizer settings... not work. Press the GlideTouch bar under EQ MODE. 5 Select EQ Type by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Sound Setting SOURCE/ POWER BAND Rotary encoder (MODE) g MENU f FUNC.
... Rear)/Defeat 1 Press the Rotary encoder (MODE) repeatedly to OFF, its level and phase cannot be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) until the desired sound is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the MENU mode, the unit will return to the normal mode. Equalizer Presets 9 typical equalizer settings... not work. Press the GlideTouch bar under EQ MODE. 5 Select EQ Type by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Sound Setting SOURCE/ POWER BAND Rotary encoder (MODE) g MENU f FUNC.
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To correct this, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to reach the listening position. The adjustment will be placed at an equal distance between the listening position and the various speakers is the same as if its sound reaches the listening position at the same...
To correct this, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to reach the listening position. The adjustment will be placed at an equal distance between the listening position and the various speakers is the same as if its sound reaches the listening position at the same...
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.... 8 Select the MX Level by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will return to high frequencies become clearer, and produces well balanced sound at all music sources, set to ON. • There is no MX mode for at least 2 seconds. 2 Select... function (PXA-H701, etc.) is connected, its own MX processing is applied to 2): The dialogue portion of the music source. About the MX indicator display (CDA-9853 only) MX Level Display Lights up when MX is performed in step 3. • Each music source, such as music clip.
.... 8 Select the MX Level by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will return to high frequencies become clearer, and produces well balanced sound at all music sources, set to ON. • There is no MX mode for at least 2 seconds. 2 Select... function (PXA-H701, etc.) is connected, its own MX processing is applied to 2): The dialogue portion of the music source. About the MX indicator display (CDA-9853 only) MX Level Display Lights up when MX is performed in step 3. • Each music source, such as music clip.
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... ("Titling Discs/Stations" page 24). FREQUENCY EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER → INFORMATION*5 PRESET No. Press TITLE. The display in CD mode: CDA-9855 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TEXT (DISC NAME)*2 → TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2 →... in Radio mode: CDA-9855 PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY TITLE*1 → TITLE*1 → CALENDAR PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY TITLE*1 → → EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*5 PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY Sound dependent display → TITLE*1 CDA-9853 TITLE*1...
... ("Titling Discs/Stations" page 24). FREQUENCY EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER → INFORMATION*5 PRESET No. Press TITLE. The display in CD mode: CDA-9855 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TEXT (DISC NAME)*2 → TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2 →... in Radio mode: CDA-9855 PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY TITLE*1 → TITLE*1 → CALENDAR PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY TITLE*1 → → EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*5 PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY Sound dependent display → TITLE*1 CDA-9853 TITLE*1...
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... stored. Displaying Time Press TITLE repeatedly until the title you may choose the next letter or symbol of your favorite CD's or radio stations. Each press changes the display. Press and hold FUNC. To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold FUNC. ...The title in step 2, or if all titles are not written. • You can be blinking. for the CDA-9853 model) and 18 CD titles on this point, no action is taken for 2 seconds if the title is not input in the display... the limit, the display will be made within 10 seconds. This additional power enhances the sound quality.
... stored. Displaying Time Press TITLE repeatedly until the title you may choose the next letter or symbol of your favorite CD's or radio stations. Each press changes the display. Press and hold FUNC. To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold FUNC. ...The title in step 2, or if all titles are not written. • You can be blinking. for the CDA-9853 model) and 18 CD titles on this point, no action is taken for 2 seconds if the title is not input in the display... the limit, the display will be made within 10 seconds. This additional power enhances the sound quality.
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...CD data can change discs.) Sound (Beep) Guide Function BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF This function will give audible feedback with Ai-NET are connected, set the DVD player's power to "Changing the Radio Frequencies for at the default setting. For the CDA-9853 model, refer to "Setting Time (CDA-9853... (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA410C) to "Setting the Time and Calender (CDA-9855 only)" (page 7). Setting the External Digital Input D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting) When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXAH510, PXA-H701) and a DVD player (DVE-...
...CD data can change discs.) Sound (Beep) Guide Function BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF This function will give audible feedback with Ai-NET are connected, set the DVD player's power to "Changing the Radio Frequencies for at the default setting. For the CDA-9853 model, refer to "Setting Time (CDA-9853... (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA410C) to "Setting the Time and Calender (CDA-9855 only)" (page 7). Setting the External Digital Input D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting) When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXAH510, PXA-H701) and a DVD player (DVE-...
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...tuner audio. The right switch has priority when two switches on the setup main menu in step 3. Switching the Tuner Mode CDA-9855:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HiFi CDA-9853:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE PRO for the High Range Speaker (TW...setting • If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in 3-way mode (see "Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings" on the GlideTouch bar are pressed. Setting the Subwoofer Output CDA-9855:SUBW CH ST (Initial setting) / MONO CDA-9853:SUBW CH STEREO (Initial setting) /...
...tuner audio. The right switch has priority when two switches on the setup main menu in step 3. Switching the Tuner Mode CDA-9855:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HiFi CDA-9853:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE PRO for the High Range Speaker (TW...setting • If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in 3-way mode (see "Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings" on the GlideTouch bar are pressed. Setting the Subwoofer Output CDA-9855:SUBW CH ST (Initial setting) / MONO CDA-9853:SUBW CH STEREO (Initial setting) /...
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... they do the following according to the optical digital input (DVD Player) terminal of the processor. AUTO : The CD text information, the text information of the Audio Level Indicator (CDA-9853 only) AUDIO LV ON (initial setting) / AUDIO LV OFF You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility...the External Digital Input," do not fit in the display at one character at a time. Setting the Temperature Display for the display and sound. • To quit Demo mode, set to decrease the illumination brightness of font can set whether the audio level indicator is selected on...
... they do the following according to the optical digital input (DVD Player) terminal of the processor. AUTO : The CD text information, the text information of the Audio Level Indicator (CDA-9853 only) AUDIO LV ON (initial setting) / AUDIO LV OFF You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility...the External Digital Input," do not fit in the display at one character at a time. Setting the Temperature Display for the display and sound. • To quit Demo mode, set to decrease the illumination brightness of font can set whether the audio level indicator is selected on...
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...by pressing and holding for at least 2 seconds in the selected category, press the GlideTouch bar or FUNC. MUSIC TITLE → Sound dependent display → EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*2 PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. to change to the left or right. ... received. AUXILIARY DATA FIELD*1 → CHANNEL NAME → CALENDAR PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NAME CDA-9853 CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NAME CHANNEL NAME → MUSIC TITLE → PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. or Category. 1 Press and hold for a channel...
...by pressing and holding for at least 2 seconds in the selected category, press the GlideTouch bar or FUNC. MUSIC TITLE → Sound dependent display → EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*2 PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. to change to the left or right. ... received. AUXILIARY DATA FIELD*1 → CHANNEL NAME → CALENDAR PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NAME CDA-9853 CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NAME CHANNEL NAME → MUSIC TITLE → PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. or Category. 1 Press and hold for a channel...
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... CALENDAR ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME → SONG TITLE*1 → EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*2 ELAPSED TIME → Sound dependent display → ELAPSED TIME ARTIST NAME*1 ALBUM NAME*1 CDA-9853 ARTIST NAME*1 ALBUM NAME*1 ALBUM NAME*1 → SONG TITLE*1 → ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME SONG TITLE.... Therefore, a maximum of characters for the iPod. The maximum number of 250 characters is not compatible with the CDA-9855/CDA-9853. The song will be played back repeatedly. Each press changes the display. Press TITLE. Repeat Play Only Repeat One...
... CALENDAR ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME → SONG TITLE*1 → EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*2 ELAPSED TIME → Sound dependent display → ELAPSED TIME ARTIST NAME*1 ALBUM NAME*1 CDA-9853 ARTIST NAME*1 ALBUM NAME*1 ALBUM NAME*1 → SONG TITLE*1 → ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME SONG TITLE.... Therefore, a maximum of characters for the iPod. The maximum number of 250 characters is not compatible with the CDA-9855/CDA-9853. The song will be played back repeatedly. Each press changes the display. Press TITLE. Repeat Play Only Repeat One...
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... displays (built-in a MP3/WMA supported format. - Allow enough time for CD Player High Temperature (CDA-9855) HIGH-TEMP (CDA-9853) • Protective circuit is already in the CD Module. - Eject the CD and remove it ; CD playback sound skips due to high temperature. - Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer. Remove the disc by this device. UNSUPPORT • The disc...
... displays (built-in a MP3/WMA supported format. - Allow enough time for CD Player High Temperature (CDA-9855) HIGH-TEMP (CDA-9853) • Protective circuit is already in the CD Module. - Eject the CD and remove it ; CD playback sound skips due to high temperature. - Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer. Remove the disc by this device. UNSUPPORT • The disc...
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... the rear side of KCA-420i. You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B)...compatible amplifier, using the sheet metal screw provided. ! DC/DC Converter (CDA-9855 only) • Do not install the converter at a location ... may cause a malfunction. • Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with CD Changer) > RCA Extension Cable (sold ) Amplifier Link box KCE-511M. 2 Antenna...under the floor mat or air conditioner. This may be generated when receiving radio broadcast. 46-EN Connect this to the vehicle's instrument cluster illumination lead...
... the rear side of KCA-420i. You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B)...compatible amplifier, using the sheet metal screw provided. ! DC/DC Converter (CDA-9855 only) • Do not install the converter at a location ... may cause a malfunction. • Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with CD Changer) > RCA Extension Cable (sold ) Amplifier Link box KCE-511M. 2 Antenna...under the floor mat or air conditioner. This may be generated when receiving radio broadcast. 46-EN Connect this to the vehicle's instrument cluster illumination lead...
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.... INFORMATION*s PRESET No. To input a new title, one of the Owner's Manual. • Page 22, Displaying the TitlelText The display in Radio mode: CDA-9853 TITLE*! Sound dependent display PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. - - A- CHANNEL NAME PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. Fram;ais... continuously. • Page 30, Setting the Temperature Display 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 described in the SETUP section, the unit is not equipped...
.... INFORMATION*s PRESET No. To input a new title, one of the Owner's Manual. • Page 22, Displaying the TitlelText The display in Radio mode: CDA-9853 TITLE*! Sound dependent display PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. - - A- CHANNEL NAME PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. Fram;ais... continuously. • Page 30, Setting the Temperature Display 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 described in the SETUP section, the unit is not equipped...