Alpine 5900 User manual

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10

FEATURES
The ALPINE 5900 is a compact disc player designed for use
in the car.
It enables you to enjoy digital audio of wide
dynamic range and clear sound while you are driving. In
addition, the Alpine 5900 comes with an array of con-
venient and easy-to-operate features.
Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself
with each contro] and function.
Compact Disc Player
Power Loading
It gently pulls a partially inserted compact disc into
the play position.
Music Sensor UP/DOWN
It allows you to skip up to the beginning of the next
track ahead or down to the beginning of the current
track. Continuous pressing of the button will allow you
to skip successive tracks.
Repeat One/All
When the repeat button is pressed once, the current
track will be played back repeatedly. A second press on
the button will change the mode to “‘all’’ and the entire
disc will be played back repeatedly. A third press on the
same button will deactivate the repeat mode.
Auto Disc Initializer
Press the button inthe playback mode. The pickup will
return to and playback from the beginning of the very
first music selection on the disc. If the button is pressed
in the pause mode,-the pickup will return to the beginn-
ing
of
the
very
first
music
selection
on
the
disc,
but
re-
main
in
pause.
Fast Forward/Fast Backward
When
either
button
is
kept
depressed,
the
pickup
moves
rapidly
forward
or
backward
until
the
button
is
released.
Digital
Display
The
track
number
of
the
current
selection
or
the
elapsed
time
into
the
same
selection
is
displayed
by
the
press
on
the
DISPLAY
button.
Pause Switch
It
temporarily
holds
the
playback
mode
on
hold
allow-
ing
you
to
listen
to
other
signal
source,
radio
or
tape,
in
your
audio
system.
Detent Volume Control
Balance Control
Separate Bass and Treble Controls
CAUTION
Use
of
controls
or
adjustments
or
performance
of
proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure. :

PROPER CARE OF YOUR DISC
Proper Handling
Handle your disc as shown. Hold the disc so you will
not leave fingerprints on the surface. If the surface is
scratched, it may cause the pickup to skip signal tracks.
Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels on the disc.
Do not write on the disc.
Keep Your Discs Clean
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface could cause the
pickup to skip signal tracks. Wipe the surface clean with
a clean soft cloth. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen
a clean soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent
to wipe it clean. See drawing.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play damaged, warped or cracked
discs. It could severaly damage the playback mechanism.
Storage
When not in use, place your discs in their individual case
and store them in a cool place away from the sun, heat,
and dust. :

10
BEFORE INSTALLATION
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Connecting Units
The 5900 has been designed to be connected with Alpine's
Car Audio Systems such as a FM/AM cassette deck, tape
deck, etc. |
When the 5900 (connected with a car audio system such
as the FM/AM cassette deck*, designed for use with a
CD player) is set to the PLAY mode:
@ A tape deck in play mode changes to Pause mode,
@ A radio receiver (with clock display)** stops its re-
ception and displays time,
And the CD sound will be heard from the speaker sys-
tems.
However, if the 5900 is connected with a system not
designed for use with a CD player, the CD sound will be
heard from the speakers as usual, but the tape travel will
continue or frequency display does not change to time
display. All these phenomena are normal and any
troubles will not occur.
If there are questions on operations of a system not design-
ed for use with a CD player, we recommend you to consult
with a dealer or the nearest Alpine service shop.
* Unit equipped with a blue DIN connector.
** FM/AM cassette deck remains in frequency display.
Transit Screw
There
is
a
screw
on
the
back
panel.
It
is
there
to
keep
the
internal
mechanism
in
place
for
protection
from
possible
damage
in
transit.
Loosen
the
screw
before
you
install
and
operate
the
player.
The
player
will
not
operate
properly
unless
the
screw
is loosened.
With
a
flat
blade
screwdriver,
loosen
and
remove
the
transit
screw.
For
future
shipment
or
transport
of
the
player,
save
the
screw
by
installing
it
in
the
opening
provided
at
the
upper
left
corner
of
the
back
panel.
Transit Screw
Holder
Transit Screw
Screwdriver

Installation Location
To ensure optimum operation and enjoyment out of your -
player, select the best possible installation location making
sure that the player will not be exposed to:
1. Direct sun and heat
2. High humidity
3. Excessive dust
4. Excessive vibrations
Moisture Condensation
When the climate is very humid, moisture condensation
may occur inside the player. This could prevent the player
from functioning properly. You may notice the playback
sound to waver when it occurs. Then, remove the disc from
the player and allow about an hour until the player is
moisture free.
Mounting Angle
This unit is equipped with a shock absorber to absorb
various vibrations caused by uneven load surface. The
shock absorber is designed to give the best performance
when it is installed horizontally. So we recommend you
that the unit will be mounted within 20 degrees from a
horizontal plane, if slant mounting is required.
Console Box
Less than 20°
DC-DC Converter
When mounting the DC-DC converter, wrap its ends with
cushion material as illustrated and then fix it on the floor
carpet using a velcro tape.
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INSTALLATION
Noise Suppressor
The
noise
suppressor
can
be
mounted
using
a
mounting
bracket
as
illustrated.
(If
there
is
a
enough
space
inside
the
dashboard
or
console,
it
can
be
secured
together
with
the
ground
lead
and
the
mounting
strap.)
The
suppressor
can
also
be
mounted
on
the
floor
carpet
using
a
velcro
tape
supplied.
Tapping
Screw
(M5
x
15)
Dashboard
SP
on
Noise
Suppressor
has
Screw (M3 x 5)
Noise
Suppressor
Mounting
Bracket
Your
5900
comes
with
a
complete
mounting
kit;
mounting
bracket,
hex.
bolts
and
tapping
screws.
The
installation
diagram
shows
the
proper
installation
procedure.
Look
at
the
diagram
and
make
sure
that
you
have
all
necessary
parts.
Then
begin
installation
according
to
the
following
proce-
dures.
GQ)
Hex.
Bolt
(M4
x
6)
@)
Hex.
Bolt
(M4
x
8)
()
Tapping
Screw
(M5
x
15)
@
Mounting
Bracket
(5)
Ground
Lead
© Chassis
@
Hex.
Nut
(M5)
Hex.
Bolt
(M5
x
20)
Mounting
Strap
Console
Box
Mounting
Opening
2
Front
Trimplate
(3)
Screw
(M3
x
5)
Screw
(M2.6
x
5)
45)
Joint
Plate
Equalizer
or
Tuner

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Under-dash Mounting (Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5)
1. Using tapping screws (Fig. 2) or hex. bolts and nuts (Fig.
3), mount bracket under the dash.
2. Install the 5900 into the bracket with hex. bolts (Fig. 2).
@ Mounting angle can be adjusted as shown in Fig. 4.
3. Connect a ground lead to the vehicle chassis with a hex.
bolt. (Fig. 2)
NOTE: Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal
spot using a screw ( *) already attached to the car
chassis.
@ |f the preceding steps were followed, your unit should
be secure in place. If you wish to re-enforce the installa-
tion, use the metal mounting strap supplied and follow
the procedures as shown in Fig. 5.
in-dash or In-console Mounting (Figs. 6, 7, 8)
1. Make an mounting opening (172mm(W) x 49mm{(H)) —
using a cutter, etc. Generally, the car dashboard has a
provision for easy opening of 180 x 50mm to mount a
car audio system. (Fig. 6)
2. Mount 5900 in the dashboard or in the console box us-
ing a Mounting strap and mounting bracket. (Fig. 7)
3. Put the front trimplate on around the front end of the
unit. (Fig. 8)
NOTE:
For
installation
of
your
Alpine
unit
in
a
Toyota
that
has
a
factory
installed
180mm
wide
full
front
radio,
utilize
its
bracket.
Remove
the
bracket
from
the
factory
installed
radio,
and
install
it
on
your.
Alpine
unit
using
the
screws
(M4
x
6)
supplied
with
the
Alpine
unit.
Using Joint Plate (Fig. 9)
Some
of
Alpine’s
equalizers
and
tuners
can
be
fixed
under
5900
with
the
joint
plates.
Fix
them
as
illustrated
below.
*
Use
mounting
screws
supplied
with
the
equalizer
or
the
—
tuner.
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CONNECTIONS (Fig. 10)
The
5900
is
designed
for
a
pre-out
system
and
as
such
can-
not
be
used
alone.
Consult
your
dealer
for
a
proper
con-
nection
to
an
equalizer,
amplifier,
etc.
( Battery Lead (Yellow)
When using a radio/cassette player (7273) equipped
with
the
pre-out
and
pre-in
DIN
connectors
are
available
in the system such as a system example ‘‘C’’, this lead
should
be
directly
connected
to
(+)
battery
terminal
or
the terminal which is always connected to the (+)
battery
terminal.
This
lead
is
not
used
in
the
system
examples
(B,
D,
or
E)
where
the
radio/cassette
player,
amplifier,
and
equalizer
are
available,
so
fold
and
tie
the
lead.
;
:
@)
Input
DIN
Connector
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This
connector
is
connected
to
the
pre-output
DIN
con-
nector
of
a
radio/cassette
player
(7273),
tape
deck
(5324),
etc.
.
In
a
system
combined
5900
with
an
amplifier
only,
this
DIN
connector
is
not
used,
so
tie
and
place
the
connector
in
a
proper
location.
Do
not
connect
this
connector
to
the
Pre-output
DIN
connector
of
the
tuner
(1321).
8) Output DIN Connector ©
This is connected to the input DIN connector (or Pre-in
DIN connector) of an amplifier, equalizer, or component
equipped with a pre-in and pre-out DIN connectors
(7273, etc.)
ACC Power Lead (Red)
This lead is connected to an ignition terminal in a
vehicle’s fuse box or a terminal which develops +12V
when an ignition key is turned on:
6) Relay Box Control Power Lead (Orange)
Connect this lead to a relay box unit (4022/4022-02)
for automatic switching to a receiver.
In a tape player, tape deck system, etc. always use the
relay box control power lead from the CD player (5900).
(6) Noise Suppressor
@) DC-DC Converter

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (Fig. 1)
@ BALANCE Control
Turn the control clockwise or counter- Siscens: to
balance the sound volume between the right and left
speakers.
(2)
VOLUME
Control
:
Turn
the
control
clockwise
to
increase,
or
counter-
clockwise
to
decrease,
the
sound
volume.
(8) Disc Slot
Insert a disc gently into the slot with the label side
facing up.
(4) Music Sensor Buttons
Press either button, in play or pause mode, to get to the
beginning of the music track of your choice.
(5) Forward Button (FWD)
Keep pressing the button to fast forward the pickup on
the disc.
(6) Auto Disc Initializer Button (ADI)
Press this button, in play or pause mode; the pickup will
return to the beginning of the disc while the mode re-
mains unchanged.
(7) Reset Button
If, for any reason, the microprocessor does not function
properly, press this button with a pointed object like a
ballpoint pen.
EJECT Button
Press this button to stop playback and eject the disc.
Q) PLAY/PAUSE Button
The button allows you to switch between play and pause
mode. .
(0) DISPLAY Button
Press the button to switch between two display sation
the track number and the elapsed time.
() Backward Button (BWD) |
Keep pressing the button to move the pickup rapidly
backward. ok
a2 PLAY Indicator
The indicator will be illuminated in the play mode.
(3) PAUSE Indicator
The indicator will be illuminated in the pause mode.
Digital Display
The track number or elapsed time chosen with the
DISPLAY button will be displayed.
(5) Repeat Indicators
The repeat mode, one or all, selected with the REPEAT
button will be indicated.
REPEAT Button . _ ,
Press this button to select and cancel the ne mode.
(7 BASS and TREBLE Controls
Rotate the controls clockwise to increase, or counter-
clockwise to decrease, the bass and treble tones.. Then
the controls may be pushed | in to lock so the setting will,
not be disturbed.
15

OPERATION
Playback Note: 1. Your player accepts only one disc for playback.
1.
Insert
a
disc into
the
slot
with
its
label
side
facing
up.
Do
not
attempt
to
load
more
than
one
disc.
When the disc is half way in, the power loading system 2.Make sure the label side is facing up, when you
will
take
over
and
guide
the
disc
into
play
position.
insert
your
disc.
Your
player
will
reject
the
disc
if
it is inserted incorrectly.
3.Also make sure your discs are labeled as shown
below.
DIGITAL AUDIO
2.
As
soon
as
the
disc
is
properly
positioned,
the
front
panel
illumination
will
be
on.
The
digital
display
shows
a
“0”
for
a
second
while
the
data
on
the
disc
is
read.
3.
The
playback
will
begin
from
the
first
track
on
the
disc,
as
soon
as
the
track
number
‘’1”’
is
displayed.
4.
Adjust
the
volume,
bass,
treble,
and
balance
controls
to
suit
your
listening
preference.
5,
After
the
last
music
selection
on
the
disc
is
played
back,
the
pickup
will
return
to
the
beginning
of
the
first
track,
-and the mode switches to pause.
6.
Press
the
PLAY/PAUSE
button
if
you
wish
to
listen
to
the
same
disc
again.
Or,
press
the
EJECT
button
to
eject
the
disc.

Pause Music Sensor
To
hold
the
playback
on
hold
temporarily,
press
the
PLAY
/-
With
this
feature,
you
can
get
to
the
beginning
of
the
music
PAUSE
button.
The
PAUSE
indicator
will
be
on,
the
play-
track
of
your
choice
simply
and
quickly.
!t
is
functional
in
back
stops,
but
the
disc
remains
inside
the
player.
To
the
play
or
pause
mode.
resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
|
Playback
Mode
To
advance
to
a
track
somewhere
ahead
of
the
disc,
press
the [E]button.
@
Playback
stops,
the
sickdnia
moves
up.
to
the
besinniie
of
the
next
track
ahead.
The
indicator
shows
the
number
of
the
next
track
the
pickup
has
just
reached.
@ Playback begins immediately.
@
if
you
wish
to
reach
and
play
another
track
further
ahead
on
the
disc,
continue
pressing
the
button
until
you
Eject reach the track of your choice.
Press the EJECT button in play or pause to eject the disc. To playback the track that is currently playing, press the
If
the
disc
being
ejected
half
way
out
of
the
slot
is
not
re-
button.
moved for 15 seconds, the power loading system will pull it @ Playback stops, the pickup moves back to the beginning
back into the player. Mode will be in pause. of the current track. The. track number display will re-
main the same.
@
Playback
begins
immediately
from
the
beginning
o
the
track.
@
|f
you
wish
to
reach
and
play
another
track
further
behind
on the
disc,
continue
pressing
the
[F]button
until
you
reach
the
track
of
your
choice.
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Pause Mode
The Music Sensor feature functions in the pause mode the
same way as it does in thé playback mode, except the mode
remains in pause throughout the process.
Fast Forward/Backward .
The pickup can be moved rapidly forward or backward on
the disc in the play or pause mode. The mode will remain
unchanged
throughout
the
operation.
To
move
the
pickup
forward rapidly, keep depressing the [4 ]button. To move it
backward rapidly, keep depressing the [7 ]button.
Repeat —
The
repeat
feature
allows
you
to
play
a
single
music
track
or
the
entire
music
tracks
on a
disc
repeatedly.
REPEAT
To Play Single Track Repeatedly
1. Locate the music track of your choice using Music
Sensor, FF, or BWD button. |
2. Depress the Repeat button.
@ The repeat indicator “ONE” will illuminate.
@® The music track will be played back repeatedly.
3. To stop repeat play, press the Repeat button twice. The
indicator switches from “‘ONE’’ to “ALL” and the
illumination.will be off.
To Play Entire Disc Repeatedly
1. While a disc is playing, depress the Repeat button until
the indicator ““ALL”’ is displayed.
2. The disc will be played back repeatedly.
3. To stop repeat play, press the Repeat button once. The
indicator illumination will be off.

PRECAUTIONS
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Auto Disc Initializer
Press the Auto Disc Initializer (AD!) button to return to
the beginning of the disc. Playback is momentarily in-
terrupted, then begins from the first selection.
Guide Tone
The ALPINE 5900 is equipped with a built-in guide tone
function for producing rhythmical electronic sound to
indicate the mode of operation. To turn the guide tone off,
remove the disc, then carry out the following procedures:
To turn the guide tone off: Depress the button for at
least 2 seconds while holding the ‘““ ADI " button in.
To turn the guide tone on: Depress the [4] button got at
least 2 seconds while holding the ‘’ ADI “ button in,
Cautions During Playback
® Playing a disc while traveling on very bumpy roads may
result in skips which can scratch the disc or damage the
player.
@ The noise level on compact discs is much lower than on
analog-type records or tapes.
When inserting the disc, keep the volume control turned
fully counterclockwise, then adjust by turning clockwise
once playback begins.
Do not turn clockwise too abruptly as this could damage
the speakers.
®
When
replacing
the
fuse,
use
a
fuse
of
the
same
amperage
rating
(3A,
1A).
If
the
fuse
continues
to
blow,
carefully
check
all
electrical
connections
for
short
circuits.
It
is
also
a
good
idea
to
check
the
car's
voltage
regulator.
Do
not
attempt
to
repair
or
service
the
unit
yourself;
return
the
unit
to
your
nearest
authorized
Alpine
Service
Station
for
servicing.
Bs
®
When
your
car
is
parked
for
long
periods
of
time
during
the
heat
of
summer
or
during
the
cold
of
winter,
the
temperature
inside
the
car
can
fluctuate
wildly.
Be
sure
to
set
the
temperature
inside
the
car
to
an
appropriate
level
before
attempting
to
use
this
unit.
If
the
tem-
perature
is
over
120°F
(+
50°C),
protection
circuit
operates
to
stop
all
functions.
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20
SPECIFICATIONS
< Player Section >
Output Level/Impedance .......... 500mV/10K ohm
Wow and Flutter (%WRMS).........2.. Less than the
limit of measurement
Frequency Response ................ 5Hz \ 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion at 1 kHz.......... 0.005%
Dynamic Range at1 kHz .......2022.0020.. 90 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio...................:. 90dB
Channel Separation at1 kHz... ...0....0.0.00.. 85 dB
Bass at OOH 2. 4, as. were oe hele ae he Ae bale +10dB
Treble-at 10 KHZ62 6 useeee Perea die eee ces +10 dB
< General >
Power Requirement... .. . DC 14V (11 — 16V allowable)
Ground System.................. Negative ground
Dimensions ........... 178(W) x 50(H) x 155(D) mm
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NOTE:
Due to continuing product improvement, specifications and
design subject to possible modification without notice.