Alpine CDA-9887 User manual

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CDA-9887
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone [phone]
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 [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117,80807 MOnchen, Germany
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile,
Z.1. Paris Nord II,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Cedex, France
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sui Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPANA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabell6n, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 51 0-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone [phone]
SUZHOU CRESTEC PRINTING CO., LTD.China
596-598 Chang Jiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, P.R.China Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China (Y)
68-08564Z20-A

Experience .
music
the way the artist
intended
Alpine introduces IMPRINT -the world's first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car
acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality. •
VISION vs. REALITY
All good music starts as an artist's vision. After countless hours of
rehearsing, recording and mixing, that vision is ready for us to hear on
discs, radio and other media. But do we hear it as the artist created it?
Unfortunately, the reality is that we are almost never able to listen to it in
the exact way the artist intended. Especially when we are listening in a
car.
CARS ARE TERRIBLE LISTENING SPACES
Car interiors are full of materials that obstruct and degrade sound quality.
For example, windows amplify and reflect high frequencies. Seat and
dashboard coverings change certain frequencies. Carpets absorb and
suppress mid frequencies. Graphic and parametric EQs are only partial
remedies for these problems. In addition, the speakers are not located at
equal distances from listeners, creating an unbalanced, uncentred sound
stage. Time correction can help fix this, but only for one listening
position.
INTRODUCING IMPRINT
These acoustical problems are so severe that no correction system has
been able to overcome them. Until now. With the introduction of
IMPRINT, Alpine provides a hardware/software combination that not only
solves these problems, it actually improves the sound stage, tonal
balance and definition - and does it automatically, in a matter of
minutes!
HOW IMPRINT IS DIFFERENT
IMPRINT using MultEQ is superior to other equalisation systems in five
ways.
1. It is the only system that measures the entire listening area,
capturing time domain information from each listening location
and applying a proprietary method for processing it to represent all
seat locations. This gives the people in each seat the optimal
listening experience.
2. It corrects both time and frequency problems, for an improved
soundstage and smoother, more natural sound.
3. It uses dynamic frequency allocation to apply hundreds of points of
correction to those areas where the sound problems are greatest.
4. It determines optimised blending points for low frequency
crossovers.
5. It provides, in minutes, vehicle sound tuning that generally takes
skilled professionals days to accomplish.

Contents
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING 3
,CAUTION 3
PRECAUTIONS 3
Getting Started
Accessory List 6
Turning Power On and Off 6
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel 6
Initial System Start-Up 7
Adjusting Volume 7
Lowering Volume Quickly 7
Setting the Time and Calendar 7
Radio
Listening to Radio 8
Presetting Stations Manually 8
Presetting Stations Automatically 8
Tuning to Preset Stations 8
Frequency Search Function 9
Receiving aMulticast Station
(HD Radio mode only) 9
CD/MP3IWMAlAAC
Playback 9
Repeat Play 10
M.I.X. (Random Play) 10
Searching from CD Text
11
FilelFolder Name Search
(concerning MP3IWMAIAAC)
11
Quick Search .. 11
About MP3IWMAIAAC 11
Sound Setting
Adjusting BasslTreblelBalance (Between Left
and Right)IFader (Between Front and Rear)/
Defeat
13
Turning MultEQ on/off 13
ENGLISH
Equalizer Presets 13
Setting EQ mode 14
Adjusting and Storing the Parametric
Equalizer Curve 14
Adjusting and Storing the Graphic
Equalizer Curve
14
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve 15
About the Crossover 15
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover
Settings
16
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings 17
About Time Correction 17
Setting the Time Correction Unit 18
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction 18
Recalling the Stored Time Correction
Settings
19
Setting the MX Mode 19
Other Functions
Displaying the Text 20
Displaying Time
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Blackout Mode On and Off 21
SETUP
Setting the Bluetooth IN Connection 22
Birthday Opening Message Setting
(Birthday Set) 22
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode) 22
Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF (Clock) 22
Playing MP3IWMAlAAC Data (Play Mode)
23
Sound (Beep) Guide Function 23
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT Mute) 23
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) 23
Changer Name Setting 23
Setting the External Digital Input
(Digital AUX) 23
Connecting to an External Amplifier 23
Setting the Language Font (Language Set) 23
Demonstration 23
Subwoofer On and Off 24
Setting the Subwoofer System 24
Setting the Filter type 24
Setting the Subwoofer phase 24
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Setting the Subwoofer Channel
(SUBW. Channel) 24
Setting the Response Slope for the High Range
Speaker (TW Setup) 24
Changing Lighting Color (Illumination) 24
Dimmer Control 24
Scroll Type Setting 24
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll) 24
Switching the Character Font (Font Select)
25
Switching the Animation Display Type
(BGV Select) 25
Setting
of Calendar Display Pattern Switching
(Calendar)
25
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting 25
HD Radio Station Call Setting 25
Digital Seek ON/OFF Setting 25
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio
Receiver (Optional) 25
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number 26
Storing Channel Presets 26
Receiving Stored Channels 26
Storing the desired Sports Team
(SIRIUS only) 26
Storing while receiving agame broadcast 26
Game Alert Setup 27
Storing the desired Song /Artist
(SIRIUS only) 27
Recalling the stored information
(SIRIUS only) 27
If more than 2channels are found ~ 27
Canceling the stored Alert Memory
(SIRIUS only) 27
Search Function 27
Category Search mode: 27
Channel/Artist/Song Search mode: 28
Quick Search Function 28
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from
SAT Radio 28
Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only) 28
Changing the Display 28
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display 29
iPod@ (Optional)
Playback 29
Searching for adesired Song 30
Quick Search 30
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Direct Search Function 30
Select Playlist/Artist/AlbumIPodcast/Genre/
Composer 31
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) 31
Repeat Play 31
Displaying the Text 31
Changer (Optional)
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) 32
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer
(Optional) 32
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)
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Remote Control
Controls on Remote Control 33
Operating the Audio Processor 33
Battery Replacement 34
Information
In Case of Difficulty 35
Specifications 37
Installation and Connections
Warning 38
Caution 38
Precautions 38
Installation 39
Connections 40
LIMITED WARRANTY

Operating Instructions
'WARNING
&WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result
in serious injury
or death.
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 acomplete stop. Always stop the vehicle
in asafe location before performing these functions. Failure to do
so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING.
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING
AT LOUD
VOLUME LEVELS IN ACAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING
DAMAGE.
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.
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 aphysician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING
FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.
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.
&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 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 personalinjury.
&PRECAUTIONS
Product Cleaning
Use asoft 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.
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C
(+140°F) and
-10°C (+ 14 OF) before turning your unit on.
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.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing
abad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
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.
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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 adisc into the unit when the unit power is
off.
Correct Handling
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not
leave fingerprints on the surface.
Do not affix tape, paper, or
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.
Irregular Shaped Discs
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use
any special shape discs.
Use
of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.
Disc Stabilizer
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Disc Accessories
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most
of
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using
such accessories can cause the disc to be
out of standard
specifications and may create operational problems. We
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine
CD players.
Disc Cleaning
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the
CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface
with aclean, soft cloth from the center
of the disc to the outer edge.
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen aclean, soft cloth in a
solution
of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.
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CenterH~le
New Disc
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Outside
(Bumps)
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Bumps
Center Hole
New Discs
To prevent the CD fromjamming, "Error" is displayed if discs with
irregular surfaces are inserted
or if discs are inserted incorrectly.
When anew disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use
your finger to feel around the inside
of the center hole and outside
edge
of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or irregularities, this
could inhibit proper loading
of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub
the inside edge
of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a
ballpoint pen
or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.
Inserting Discs
Your player accepts only one disc at atime for playback. Do not
attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.
"Error" will be displayed on your player
if you insert adisc
incorrectly.
If "Error" continues to be displayed even though the
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a
pointed object such as aballpoint pen.
Playing adisc while driving on avery bumpy road may result in
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.
Installation Location
Make sure this unit will not be installed in alocation subjected to:
•Direct sun and heat
•High humidity and water
•Excessive dust
•Excessive vibrations
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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.
Clean the disc when it is dusty.
Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.
Do not use commercially available disc accessories.
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for along time. Never
expose the disc to directsunlight. Heat and humidity may damage
the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW
• If aCD-R/CD- RW cannot be played back, make sure the last
recording session was closed (finalized).
•Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
if necessary, and attempt playback
again.
About media that can be played
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo
marks below.
• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
•Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iTunes are trademarks
of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
•"MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensedfrom
Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson."
•"Supply of this product only conveys alicense for private, non-
commercial use and does not convey alicense nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks orin other electronic content
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com..
•Manufactured under licensefrom Audyssey Laboratories
MultEQ XT is atrademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
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If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot
be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritables)
which have been recorded only on audio devices.
You can also play
CD-Rs/CD-RWscontaining
MP3/WMAI AAC formatted audio files.
•Some
of the following CDs may not play on this unit:
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which arecording
failed or are-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs
which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.
•Use discs with
MP3IWMAlAAC files written in aformat
compatible with this unit. For details, see pages 11-12.
•ROM data other than audio files contained in adisc will not
produc~ sound when played back.
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Getting Started 3Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left 0 ,
and then pull. to remove.
•The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the
connector terminals on the back
of the front panel). This is not a
malfunction.
•
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
•When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessiveforce as it
may result in malfunction.
•Do not leave thefront panel open,
or drive the car with the panel
open as it may result in an accident
or malfunction.
FUNC.lSETUP
~/RTN
~ III lENT Rotary encoder
t:. OPEN) SOURCEI<!>
Accessory List
•Head unit 1
•Power cable 1
•Mounting sleeve 1
•. Carrying case 1
•Bracket key 2
•Screw (M5 x8) 4
•Remote Control 1
•Battery (AAA size) 2
•Owner's Manual 1set
Turning Power On and Off
Press SOURCE/<!> to turn on the unit.
Attaching
1Insert the right side of the front panel into the main
unit. Align the ,groove on the front panel with the
projections on the main unit.
2Push the left side of the front panel until it locks
firmly into the main unit.
•The unit can be turned on bypressing any other button except
t:. (OPEN).
Press and hold SOURCE/<!> for at least 2seconds to turn
off the unit.
•Before attaching thefront panel, make sure that there is no dirt or
dust on the connector terminals and noforeign object between the
front panel
and the main unit.
•Attach thefront panel carefully, holding the sides
of thefront panel to
avoidpushing buttons by mistake.
•The first time
power is turned on, the volume will startfrom level 12.
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
Detaching
1Turn off the unit power.
2Press t:. (OPEN) to open the front panel.
To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as
shown in the figure below.
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Initial System Start-Up
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first
time, after changing the car battery, etc.
1Turn off the unit power.
2Press .z::: (OPEN) to open the front panel, and then
remove it.
3Press RESET with aballpoint pen or similar pointed
object.
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RESET switch
Adjusting Volume
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.
Lowering Volume Quickly
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume
level by 20 dB.
Press ~/RTN to activate the MUTE mode.
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing ~/RTN again will bring the audio back to its
previous level.
Setting the Time and Calendar
1Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2seconds
to activate the SETUP selection mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the GENERAL
mode, and then press
~/II/ENT.
Bluetooth HGENERAL HAUDIO HDISPLAY H
TUNER* HBluetooth
*Only when HD Radio/SATRadio is connected.
3Turn the Rotary encoder to select Clock Adjust,
and then press
~/II/ENT.
4Turn the Rotary encoder to set year.
SPress ~/II/ENT.
6Repeat steps 4and 5above to set month, day, hour
and minute.
7Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2seconds
to return to normal mode.
•Pressing ~ IRTN returns to the previous SETUP mode.
•
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.
•
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time
announcement, press and hold ~ /11 lENT for at least 2seconds
after setting the "hour". Minutes will reset to
00. If the display shows
over
"30" minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.
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Radio
Presettlng Stations Manually
1Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed.
2Press anyone of the station preset buttons
(1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in
memory.
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency
of the station selected.
Tuning to Preset Stations
• If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station
you were listening
to before the auto memoryprocedure began.
1Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
2Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2seconds.
The frequency on the display continues to change while the
automatic memory
is in progress. The tuner will
automatically seek and store 6strong stations
in the
selected band. They will be stored into preset buttons 1to 6
in order of signal strength.
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner
goes to the station stored
in preset location NO.1.
Presetting Stations Automatically
• A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM 1, FM2 andAM).
• If you store astation in apreset memory which already has astation,
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.
1Select the radio band and tune in adesired radio
sta~ion you wish to store in the preset memory.
2Press and hold, for at least 2seconds, anyone of the
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish
to store the station.
oThe selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, preset number and station
frequency memorized.
Rotary encoder
SOURCE/<!> BAND
~/ESC
Distance mode:
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned
in
(Automatic Seek Tuning).
Local mode:
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned
in (Automatic
Seek Tuning).
Manual mode:
The frequency
is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).
4Press ~ or ~ to tune in the desired station.
Holding down ~ or ~ will change the frequency
continuously.
1Press SOURCE/<!> to select TUNER mode.
2Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
FM 1 ~ FM2 ~ AM ~ FM 1
3Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
ox (Distance mode) ~ LOCAL (Local mode) ~
MANUAL (Manual mode) ~ OX (Distance mode)
•The initial mode is Distance mode.
Listening to Radio
~/II/ENT
TUNE/A.ME
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
This unit cannot receive HD Radio™ signals (digital terrestrial radio).
In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an
optional HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the
Ai-NET bus.
HD Radio™Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity
Digital Corporation. iBiquity Digital and the HD Radio and HD
Symbols are trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and
Foreign Patents.
•The "DIGITAL" appears on the display when adigital radio station
which contains both audio and text information, is received.
• If Digital Seek is set to ON, the SEEK UP/DOWNjunctions only stop
on digital stationfrequencies while receiving HD Radio. Refer to
"Digital Seek ON/OFF Setting" (page 25).
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Frequency Search Function
You can search for aradio station by its frequency. CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
~ III lENT Rotary encoder
.z:::: (OPEN) SOURCEI~
1Press and hold ~/ESC for at least 2 seconds in
Radio mode
to activate Frequency search mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
frequency.
3*Press
~/II/ENT to receive the selected frequency.
*Operation is not required during HD Radio reception.
•Press and hold
~IESC for at least 2seconds in the search mode to
cancel.
Or, the search mode will be canceled if no operation is
performed for 10 seconds.
~/RTN
~/ESC
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SETUP
Receiving a Multicast Station
(HD Radio mode only)
Multicasting allows for broadcasting multiple program streams over a
single
FM frequency. This increases the amount and diversity of content
choices. Amaximum
of eight multicast station channels can be selected
on this unit.
Playback
1Press .z:::: (OPEN).
The front panel will open.
2Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.
When multicast station is received, the program number
and the SPS indicator lights up. Press ..... or ~ to select
the desired program service.
Receiving the Multicast Station Program Service.
Program No. SPS Indicator
Program Service example:
Multicast Radio Station Program No.
90.3MHz
NO.1
90.3MHz NO.2
90.3MHz NO.3
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90.3MHz NO.8
Program Service
MPS: Main Program Service
SPS: Sub-program Service
SPS: Sub-program Service
SPS: Sub-program Service
Close the front panel manually.
When adisc
is already inserted, press SOURCE/~ to
switch to the DISC mode.
TUNER ~ XM/SIRIUS*] ~ DISC ~ iPod*2 ~ CHANGER*3 ~
TUNER
*1 Only when XM Radio or Sirius Radio is connected.
*2 Only when the iPod is connected.
*3 Only when the CD changer is connected.
3While playing back MP3IWMAlAAC, press ..... or ~ to
select the desired folder.
Pressing and holding ..... or ~will change folders
continuously.
4Press ~ or ~ to select the desired track (file).
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):
Press ~.
Fast backward:
Press and hold ~ .
. Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):
Press ~.
Fast forward:
Press and hold ~.
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5To pause playback, press ~/II/ENT.
Pressing ~/II lENT again will resume playback.
6After pressing ~ (OPEN) to open the front panel,
press ~ to eject the disc.
•Do not remove aCD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than
one disc at atime. Amalfunction may resultfrom doing either.
•
If the CD does not eject, press and hold ~ for at least 2seconds.
•The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data,
WMA data and
AAC data.
•WMA formatfiles that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management),
AAC formatfiles that have been purchasedfrom
iTunes Music Store andfiles that are copy-protected (copyright
protection) cannot be played back on this unit.
•The track display
for MP3IWMAJAAC data playback is the file
numbers recorded on the disc.
•The playback time may not be correctly displayed when aVBR
(Variable Bit Rate) recordedfile is played back.
MP3IWMAJAAC mode:
RPT :Only afile is repeatedly played back.
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RPT LJ :Only files in afolder are repeatedly played
J, back.
RPT ®*2 :Adisc is repeatedly played back.
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(off)
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.
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If aCD changer or an MP3compatible CD changer is connected:
Afterpressing
FUNC.lSETUP to select the function mode
(RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.
M.I.X. (Random Play)
CD Changer mode :
Press 5 ca in the pl;:ty or pause mode.
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random
sequence.
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 ca again.
Internal CD
mode:
MP3IWMAJAAC mode:
*3 When aCD changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function is
connected.
• If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT ®(REPEATALL) play in CD
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.
MP3IWMAJAAC Play Display
The folder number and file number will be displayed as
described below.
Folder number
display
Clock
display* Volume level
*Displayed when "Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF" (page 22) is
set to
ON.
•Press TITLE to switch the display. See "Displaying the Text"
(page 20)
for information about display switching.
Repeat Play
Press "=J 4to play back repeatedly the track being played.
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.
Press
"=J 4again and select off to deactivate repeat play.
CD
mode:
RPT :Only atrack is repeatedly played back.
J,
RPT ® *1 :Adisc is repeatedly played back.
J,
(off)
M.I.X.
1
(off)
M.I.X.
1
M.I.X. ®*3
1
(off)
:The tracks are played back in random
sequence.
:The tracks are played back
in random
sequence.
:The tracks
on all the CDs in the current
magazine will be included in the random
playback sequence.
*1 When aCD changer is connected.
•
If RPT is set to ON during M.l.X. play in CD changer mode, M.I.X.
will apply
to the current disc only.
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M.I.X. LJ :Only files in afolder are played back in
1random sequence.
M.I.X. ® :The files are played back in random
1
sequence.
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is
connected, all files
in adisc are played back
in random sequence, and playback shifts to
the next disc.
(off)
• If aCD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:
Afterpressing FUNC.lSETUP to select the function mode
(RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.

Searching from CD Text
Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc. If a
disc is not compatible with text, or adisc is in the changer, searches can
be made by track number.
1Press ~/ESe during play.
This will set the search mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
track, and then press
~ III lENT .
This will play the selected track.
•Press
and hold ~/ESC for at least 2seconds in the search mode to
cancel.
Or, the search mode is canceled ifno operation is peiformed
for 10 seconds.
•CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File/Folder Name Search
(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.
1During MP3IWMAlAAC playback, press ~/ESe to
activate the search mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name
Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then
press
~/II/ENT.
Folder Name Search mode
3Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder.
4Press and hold ~ III lENT for at least 2seconds to
play back the first file
in the selected folder.
•Press and hold ~IESC for at least 2seconds in the search mode to
cancel.
Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is peiformed
for 10 seconds.
•
To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode,
press
~ /11 lENT. Files in the folder may be searched.
•Press
~ IRTN to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3in order to
select File Name Search mode.
•The rootfolder is displayed as "ROOT".
•Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File Name Search mode
3Press..... or ~ to select another Folder.
4Select the desired file by turning the Rotary
encoder.
5Press ~/II/ENT to play back the selected file.
•Press and hold ~IESC for at least 2seconds in the search mode to
cancel.
Or, the search mode is canceled ifno operation is peiformed
for 10 seconds.
•Press
~ IRTN in the search mode to return to the previous mode.
•File Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
Quick Search
You can search for tracks (files).
1Press and hold ~ lESe for at least 2seconds in the
CD/Changer/MP3IWMAlAAC mode to activate Quick
Search mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select adesired track
(file).
The selected track is played back immediately.
•Press andhold
~/ESC for at least 2seconds in the search mode to
cancel.
Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is peiformed
for 10 seconds.
About MP3/WMA/AAC
CAUTION
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including
MP3IWMAlAAC data)
or distributing, transferring, or copying it,
whether for free or for afee, withoutpermission of the copyright
holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright
Act and by
international treaty.
What is MP3?
MP3, whose official name is "MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3," is a
compression standard prescribed
by the ISO, the International
Standardization Organization and MPEG which
is ajoint activity
institution of the IEC.
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding
is
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their
original size. This
is achieved while still maintaining near CD
quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human
ear or masked by other sounds.
WhatisAAC?
AAC is the abbreviation for "Advanced Audio Coding," and is a
basic format of audio compression used
by MPEG2 or MPEG4.
What is WMA?
WMA, or "Windows Media™ Audio," is compressed audio data.
WMA
is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality
sound with small file sizes.
Method for creating MP3IWMAlAAC files
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC
codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the
user's manual for that software. .
MP3/WMA/AAC files that can be played
back this device have
the following file extensions.
MP3: "mp3"
WMA: "wma" (ver. 7.1, 8and 9are supported)
AAC: "m4a"
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm
that the software being used conforms to the acceptable
formats listed above. It's possible that the format may be
unplayable even though the extension
is valid.
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes version 7.0 or earlier is
supported.
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Supportedplayback sampling rates and bit rates Order
of files
MP3
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8kHz
Bit rates: 8 - 320 kbps
Files are played back
in the order that the writing software writes
them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what
is expected. Verify the writing order in the software's
documentation. The playback order of the folders and files
is as
follows.
WMA
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Bit rates:
48 -192 kbps
AAC
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
16 kHz,
12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8kHz
Bit rates:
16 -320 kbps
This device may not play back correctly depending
on sampling
rates.
CD
*The folder No./folder Name will not be displayed ifnofile is
contained
in the folder.
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®
D
MP3IWMAJAAC File
Folder
Producing MP3IWMAJAAC discs
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to aCO-R or CO-
RW using CO-R writing software. Adisc can hold up to 510 files/
folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number of
folders
is 255.
Playback may not be performed if adisc exceeds the limitations
described above.
ID3 tagsIWMA tags
This device supports
103 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.
If tag data
is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display
the title (track title), artist name, and album name
103 tag/WMA
tag data.
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric
characters (up to 30 for
103 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags)
and the underscore. For non-supported characters, the display
is blank.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending
on the contents.
Media supported
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CO-Rs,
and CO-RWs.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports discs formatted with IS09660 Level 1or
Level
2.
Under the IS09660 standard, there are some restrictions to
remember.
The maximum nested folder depth
is 8(including the root
directory). The number of characters for afolder/file name
is
limited.
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),
numbers 0-9, and '_' (underscore).
Bit rate
This is the "sound" compression rate specified for encoding. The
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
the files.
Sampling rate
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled
(recorded). For example, music CDs use asampling rate of 44. 1kHz,
so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The
higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the
larger the volume of data.
Encoding
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF)files, andother soundfiles into
the specified audio compression format.
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and
other standardsthat conform to IS09660. However, sometimes
the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.
Formats supported
This device supports CD-ROM
XA, Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced
CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with
Track At Once or packet writing.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
etc., written into MP3IWMAlAACfiles.
Root folder
The rootfolder (or root directory) is found at the top of thefile
system. The rootfolder contains allfolders andfiles. It is created
automatically for all burned discs.
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Sound Setting
~ IESC Rotary encoder (AUDIO)
~/II/ENT, SOURCEI<!.> BAND ~
o
~/RTN A. SEL FUNC.lSETUP Preset buttons
MultEQ (1 through 6)
Adjusting BassfTrebleIBalance (Between
Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front
and Rear)/Defeat
1Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to
choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the mode as follows:
SUBWOOFER*] ~ BASS*2 ~ TREBLE*2 ~ BALANCE ~
FADER*3 ~ DEFEAT ~ VOLUME ~ SUBWOOFER*]
Subwoofer: 0 - +15
Bass level:
-7-+7
Treble level: -7-+7
Balance: L15 -R15
Fader: R15 -F15
Defeat: ON/OFF
Volume: 0 - 35
• If no operation is performed for 5seconds after selecting the
SUBWOOFER, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER or DEFEAT
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.
*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
~ When the MultEQ is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
*3 If you set the 4.2ch/2.2ch switch (pages 40 to 42) to 2.2ch, you
cannot adjust the FADER mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder (AUDIO) until the
desired
sound is obtained in each mode.
By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted settings of
BASS, TREBLE and
EO will return to the factory defaults
and
MX (page 19) is turned off.
•Depending on the connected devices, somefunctions and display
indications do not work.
Turning MultEQ on/off
MultEQ, developed by Audyssey Labs, automatically corrects the audio
for the listening environment.
The system is optimized for selected
positions
in the vehicle. To accomplish this, MultEQ must take
measurements
of the vehicles response characteristics. For details on the
set up procedure, consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Press MultEQ to select ON/OFF mode.
• If MultEQ is turned on and its button pressed and held for at least 2
seconds, the Curve mode is switched (only when curve1
and curve2
are stored).
•When using MultEQ,
MX, X-OVER, T.Correction, User's EQ,
Parametric EQ and Graphic EQ are set automatically. They are no
longer user adjustable.
•When an external audio processor is connected, the MultEQfunction
cannot be used.
Equalizer Presets
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for avariety of
musical source material.
1Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds
to setup the Selection mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select AUDIO mode,
and then press
~/II/ENT.
Bluetooth HGENERAL HAUDIO HDISPLAY H
TUNER* HBluetooth
*Only when HD Radio/SATRadio is connected.
3Turn the Rotary encoder to select Factory's EQ
mode, and then press ~/II/ENT.
4Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
equalizer characteristic, and then press
~ III lENT .
Flat HPops HRock HNews HJazz&Blues H
Electrical Dance HHip Hop&Rap HEasy Listening H
Country HClassical HUser1 HUser2 HUser3 H
User4 HUser5 HUser6
•By selecting User's 1to 6, you can recall the storedpreset number in
"Adjusting and Storing the Graphic Equalizer Curve" (page 14)
or
"Adjusting and Storing the Parametric Equalizer Curve ",
(page 14).
5Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds
to return to normal mode.
•Pressing ~ IRTN during the procedure will return to the previous
mode.
•
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds in the SETUP mode, the
setting mode
is canceled.
•This function is inoperable when DEFEATis set to
ON (page 13).
•Press and hold ~ IESC for at least 2seconds, the setting mode is
canceled.
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Setting EQ mode
This setting gives you achoice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic
equalizer.
1Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to setup the Selection mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select AUDIO mode,
and then press
~ III lENT.
Bluetooth HGENERAL HAUDIO H DISPLAY H
TUNER* HBluetooth
6Press SOURCE/<b to set the bandwidth (Q).
Adjustable bandwidth: 1f1.5, 3
7To adjust another band, repeat steps 3to 6and
adjust all bands.
8When the setting has been completed, select any
one of the
preset buttons (1 through 6), press
and hold the desired preset buttons for at least 2
seconds.
9Turn the Rotary encoder to select PROTECT
YES/NO, and then press
~ III lENT to store the
adjusted contents.
Graphic EO
10 After setting, press and hold ~/ESC for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.
• If YES is selected, the adjusted contents are protectedandstored into
the preset buttons. When you want to store the parameter into a
protectedprest!t button, "REPLACE NOIYES" can be selected.
• If NO is selected, the preset is'stored.
•The frequencies
of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4steps.
•This function
is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 13).
•While adjusting the Parametric EQ, you should consider the
frequency response
of the connected speakers.
•The stored contents are not deleted even when resetting the unit
or
disconnecting the battery.
•The stored contents can be recalled byperforming operation in
"Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve" (page 15).
•Pressing
~ IRTN when Parametric EQ is adjusted will return to the
previous item.
• If MultEQ is turned on, the A.SEL button is ineffective. For details,
refer to "Turning MultEQ
on/off" (page 13).
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
PROTECT NO
PROTECT YES
(Initial setting)
Parametric
EO
(Initial setting)
PEQ: 5-band Parametric
EO (Initial setting)
GEQ: 7-band Graphic
EO
5Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.
•Pressing ~ /RTN during the procedure will return to the previous
mode.
•
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds in the SETUP mode, the
setting mode is canceled.
•This function is inoperable when DEFEATis set to
ON (page 13).
•Press and hold ~ IESC for at least 2seconds, the setting mode is
canceled.
*Only when HD Radio/SATRadio is connected.
3Turn the Rotary encoder to select EQ Mode, and
then press
~ III lENT.
4Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
equalizer characteristic, and then press
~ III lENT .
Adjusting and Storing the Parametric
Equalizer Curve
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create aresponse curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
To adjust the Parametric Equalizer
Curve, set the EQ mode to Parametric EQ. For details, refer to "Setting
EQ mode" (page 14).
1Press A.SEL to recall the DSP adjust mode.
Media Xpander HCrossover HT.Correction H
Parametric EO/Graphic EO HMedia Xpander
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select Parametric EQ
mode, and then press
~/II/ENT.
3Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
Band1 ~ Band2 ~ Band3 ~ Band4 ~ Band5 ~ Band1
4Press ~ or ~ to select frequency bands.
Adjustable frequency bands:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)
Band-1: 20
Hz-80 Hz (63 Hz)
Band-2: 50
Hz-200 Hz (150 Hz)
Band-3: 125
Hz-3.2 kHz (400 Hz)
Band-4: 315
Hz-8 kHz (1 kHz)
Band-5: 800
Hz-20 kHz (2.5 kHz)
5Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.
Adjustable level: -6 to +6 dB
Adjusting and Storing the Graphic
Equalizer Curve
You can modify the equalizer settings to create aresponse curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
To adjust the graphic equalizer curve,
set the EQ mode to Graphic EQ. Fordetails, refer to
'~Setting EQ mode"
(page 14).
1Press A.SEL to recall the DSP adjust mode.
Media Xpander HCrossover HT.Correction H
Parametric EO/Graphic EO, HMedia Xpander
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select Graphic EQ
mode, and then press
~/II/ENT.
3Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
Band1 ~ Band2 ~ Band3 ~ Band4 ~ Band5 ~
Band6 ~ Band7 ~ Band1
Band-1 (63 Hz) /Band-2 (150 Hz) /Band-3 (400 Hz) /
Band-4
(1 kHz) /Band-5 (2.5 kHz) /Band-6 (6.3 kHz) /
Band-7 (17.5 kHz)
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4Turn the
Rotary encoder to adjust the level.
Adjustable output level: -6 to +6 dB
About the Crossover
8 After setting, press and hold ~/ESe for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.
• If YES is selected, the adjusted contents are protected and stored into
the preset buttons. When you want to store the parameter into a
protectedpreset button, "REPLACE NO/YES" can be selected.
• If NO is selected, the preset is stored.
•This function is inoperable when DEFEATis set to
ON (page 13).
•The stored contents can be recalled by peiforming operation in
"Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve" (page 15).
•Pressing ~ IRTN when Graphic EQ is adjusted will return to the
previous item.
• If MultEQ is turned on, the A.SEL button is ineffective. For details,
refer to "Turning MultEQ on/off" (page 13).
•
Ifno operation is peiformedfor 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3and 4, and
then
adjust all bands.
4.2ch (F/R/Sub-W) mode
Cut-offfrequency Slope
(1/3 octave steps) Level
HPF LPF HPF LPF
FLAT, 6,
Low range 20
Hz- 12,18, oto
speaker ---- 200
Hz
---- 24
dB/
-12 dB
oct.
Rear high 20
Hz-
FAT,6,
Oto
range 200
Hz
---- 12,18,
---- -12
dB
speaker 24 dB/oct.
Front high 20
Hz-
F AT, 6,
Oto
range 200
Hz
----
12,18,
---- -12
dB
speaker 24 dB/oct.
Crossover (X-OVER):
This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the
frequencies delivered to the outputs.
Each channel is controlled
independently. Thus,
each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies
for
which they have been optimally designed.
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter)
of each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or
lows).
Adjustments should
be made according to the reproduction
characteristics
of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, apassive
network
may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, please
consult
your authorized Alpine dealer
PROTECT NO
PROTECT
YES
(Initial setting)
When the setting has been completed, select any
one
of the preset buttons (1 through 6), press
and
hold the desired preset buttons for at least 2
seconds to store the adjusted contents.
Turn the
Rotary encoder to select PROTECT
YES/NO, and then press
~/II/ENT to store the
adjusted contents.
7
6
5
Recalling the ,Stored Equalizer Curve
1Press A.SEL to recall the DSP adjust mode.
Media Xpander HCrossover H TCorrectionH
Parametric EO/Graphic EO HMedia Xpander
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
equalizer characteristic, and then press
~ III lENT .
3Press anyone of the preset buttons (1 through
6) that has your desired equalizer characteristic in
memory.
4Press the preset buttons again to return to the
DSP
adjust mode.
5Press and hold ~ lESe for at least 2 seconds to
return to normal mode.
•This function is inoperable when DEFEATis set to ON (page 13).
• You can recall the adjustedequalizer curvefrom "Equalizer Presets"
(page 13).
•Pressing
~ IRTN during the procedure will return to the previous
mode.
•
If no operation is peiformed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
(Different from actual display)
2.2ch (3WA Y) mode
Cut-off frequency Slope
(1/3 octave steps) Level
HPF LPF HPF LPF
Low
20 Hz-
FLAT, 6,
Oto
range ---- 200
Hz
---- 12, 18, -12
dB
speaker 24 dB/oct.
Mid range 20
Hz-
20 Hz-
FLAT, 6, FLAT, 6,
Oto
speaker 200
Hz
20 kHz
12, '18,
12,18,
-12 dB
24 dB/oct. 24 dB/oct.
1
kHz-
FLAT*
High 20
kHz,
Oto
range (20
Hz-
----
6,12,18,
---- -12
dB
speaker 20 kHz)* 24 dB/oct.
*Only when selecting User's in "Setting the Response Slope for the
.High Range Speaker (TW Setup)" (page 24).
(Different from actual display)
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Level adjusting
(0 to -12 dB) Output frequency range
-j
I
.;- I~ Slope FLAT
i\~ - ~~~;e- ~~jUstlng
I
I
I
20 Hz :(Different from actual display)
HPF cut-off LPF cut-off
frequency frequency
• HPF (high passfilter): Cuts the lowerfrequencies and allows the
higherfrequencies to pass.
•
LPF (low passfilter): Cuts the higherfrequencies and allows the
lowerfrequencies to pass.
•Slope: The level change (in dB)
for afrequency change of one octave.
•The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.
•Adjust the slope to FLATto bypass the HP
or LP filters.
•Do notuse atweeterwithout the
HPF on or set to alowfrequency, as
it may cause damage to the speakerdue to the lowfrequency content.
•
You cannot adjust the crossoverfrequency higher than the HPF or
lower than the LP F.
•Adjustmentshouldbe made according to the recommended crossover
frequency
of the connected speakers. Determine the recommended
crossoverfrequency
of the speakers. Adjusting to afrequency range
outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers.
For the recommended crossoverfrequencies
of Alpine speakers, refer
to the respective Owner's Manual.
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused
by using the crossover outside the recommended value.
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover
Settings
Before performing the following procedures, refer to "About the
Crossover" (page 15).
1Press A.SEL to recall the DSP adjust mode.
Media Xpander HCrossover HT.Correction H
Parametric EO/Graphic EO H Media Xpander
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Crossover
mode, and then press .-/11lENT.
3Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
2.2ch (3WAY) System IL=R
Setting Items:
LOW /MID-L /MID-H /HIGH
2.2ch (3WAY) System I UR
Setting Items:
LOW-L /LOW-R /MID-L-L /MID-L-R /MID-H-L /
MID-H-R /HIGH-L /HIGH-R
4Press.... or ~ to select the desired cut-off frequency
(Crossover Point).
2.2ch (3WAY) System
Setting Items:
LOW /MID-L 20 Hz-200 Hz
MID-H 20
Hz-20 kHz
HIGH
(1 kHz-20 kHz)*1/(20 Hz-20 kHz)*2
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*1 When Maker's is selected, refer to "Setting the Response Slope for
the High Range Speaker (TW Setup)" (page 24).
*2 When User's is selected, refer to"Setting the Response Slope for the
High Range Speaker
(TW Setup)" (page 24).
5Press SOURCEI<!> to adjust the slope.
Adjustable slope: FLAT*, 6dB/oct., 12 dB/oct., 18 dB/oct.,
24 dB/oct.
*FLATcan be setfor the HIGH slope only when User's is selected in
"Setting the Response Slope
for the High Range Speaker
(TW Setup)" (page 24). Depending on the response characteristics of
the speaker, care should be taken when setting the response slope to
FLAT, as speaker damage may result. With this unit, amessage is
displayed when the response slope
for the high range speaker is set
to FLAT.
6Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the output level.
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0dB.
7Repeat steps 3to 6to make adjustment to the other
bands.
8When the setting is complete, store into anyone of
the
preset buttons (1 through 6) by pressing and
holding the desired button for at least 2seconds.
9Turn the Rotary encoder to select PROTECT
YES/NO, and then press .-/11lENT to store the
adjusted contents..
PROTECT YES HPROTECT NO
(Initial setting)
• If YES is selected, the adjusted contents are protected and stored into
the preset buttons. When you want to store the parameter into a
protectedpreset button, "REPLACE NOIYES" can be selected.
• If NO is selected, the preset is stored.
10 After setting, press and hold ~/ESC for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.
•Pressing ~ IRTN during the procedure will return to the previous
mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the
normal mode.
3Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
4.2ch (F/RISub-W) System IL=R
setting items:
LOW (SUB-W) /MID (REAR) /HIGH (FRONT)
4.2ch (F/RISub-W) System I UR
setting items:
LOW (SUB-W)-L /LOW (SUB-W)-R /MID (REAR)-L /
MID (REAR)-R / HIGH (FRONT)-L /HIGH (FRONT)-R
4Press.... or ~ .to select the desired cut-off frequency
(Crossover Point).
Adjustable frequency bands:
4.2ch (F/RISub-W) System
Setting items:
20 Hz-200 Hz
5Press SOURCEI<!> to adjust the slope.
Adjustable slope: FLAT, 6dB/oct., 12 dB/oct., 18 dB/oct.,
24 dB/oct.

F/RSUb.WL~
3WAY slUJ
6Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the output level.
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0dB.
7Repeat steps 3to 6to make adjustment to the other
bands.
•While adjusting the X-over, you should consider the frequency
response of the connected speakers.
•The stored contents are
not deleted even when resetting the unit or
disconnecting the battery.
•The stored contents can be recalled by peiforming operation in
"Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings" (page 17).
•Pressing
~ IRTN when X-over is adjustedwill return to the previous
item.
If MultEQ is turned on, the A.SEL button is ineffective. For details,
refer to "Turning MultEQ on/off" (page 13).
• About the 4.2ch( F/R/Sub- W)/2.2ch( 3WAY) system
You can switch to 4.2ch( F/R/Sub- W)/2.2ch(3WAY) system mode
with the 4.2ch(
F/R/Sub- W)/2.2ch(3WAY) switch on the bottom
side of the unit (pages 40 to 42).
When setting to "3WAY":
The unit can be operated in a2.2ch system.
When setting to
"F/R/Sub- W":
The unit can be operated in a4.2ch system.
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings
1Press A.SEL to recall the DSP adjust mode.
Media Xpander HCrossover HT.Correction H
Parametric EO/Graphic EO HMedia Xpander
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Crossover
mode, and then press
~/II/ENT.
3Press anyone of the preset buttons (1 through
6) that has your desired characteristic in memory.
4Press the preset buttons again to return to the
DSP adjust mode.
5Press and hold ~/ESC for at least 2seconds to
return to normal mode.
•Pressing ~ IRTN during the procedure will return to the previous
mode.
About Time Correction
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely
due to the
complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances
from the speakers to the listener creates ashift
in the sounds image and
frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay between the
sound reaching the listener's right versus the left ear.
To correct this, this unit is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers
closest to the listener. This effectively creates aperception
of increased
distance for those speakers.
The listener can be placed at an equal
distance
between the left and right speakers for optimum staging.
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 3.4cm steps.
Adjust the time correction level
of the front left speaker to ahigh value
and the rear right to zero or alow value.
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the
listening position and the various speakers
is different.
The difference
in dLstance between the front left speaker and the rear
right speaker
is 1.75 m(68-7/8").
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left speaker
in the diagram on the above.
Conditions:
Farthest Speaker -listening
position: 2.25 m(88-9/16")
Front left speaker
-listening position: 0.5 m(19-11/16")
Calculation: L=2.25 m - 0.5 m=1.75 m(68-7/8")
Time correction =1.75
-7- 343*1 x1000 = 5.1 (ms)
*1 Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20°C
In other words, giving the front left speaker atime correction value of
5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the listener is the same
as the distance to the farthest speaker.
Time correction eliminates the differences
in the time required for the
sound to reach the listening position.
The time of the front left speaker
is corrected by 5.1 ms so that its
sound reaches the listening position at the same time as the sound of
other speakers.
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same
level.
1Sit in the listening position (driver's seat, etc.) and
measure the distance (in meters) between your head
and the various speakers.
2Calculate the difference between the distance to the
farthest speaker and the other speakers.
L=(distance to farthest speaker) -(distance to other
speakers)
3Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by
the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at 20°C).
These values are the time correction values for the different
speakers.
17-EN

H lCORR Parameter<inch>
Time Difference Table
Delay
Distance Distance
Delay Distance
Distance
Number (cm)
(inch)
Number (cm)
(inch)
00.0 0.0
51 173.4 68.3
13.4 1,3 52 176.8 69.7
26.8 2.7 53 180.2 71.0
310.2 4.0 54 183.6 72.4
413,6 5.4 55 187.0 73.7
517.0 6.7 56 190,4 75,0
620.4 8.0 57 193.8 76.4
723.8 9.4 58 197.2 77,7
827,2 10.7 59 200.6
79.1
930,6 12.1
60 204.0 80.4
10 34.0 13.4
61 207.4 81.7
11 37.4 14.7 62 210.8
83.1
12 40.8
16.1
63 214,2 84.4
13
44,2 17.4 64 217.6 85,8
14 47.6 18,8 65 221,0
87.1
15
51,0
20.1
66 224.4 88.4
16 54.4 21.4 67 227.8 89,8
17 57.8 22.8 68 231,2
91.1
18 61,2 24.1
69 234.6 92.5
19 64.6 25,5 70 238,0 93.8
20 68,0 26.8
71 241.4
95,1
21
71.4
28.1 72 244,8 96.5
22 74,8 29.5 73 248.2 97.8
23 78.2 30.8 74 251.6 99.2
24 81,6 32.2 75 255.0 100.5
25 85.0 33.5 76 258.4 101.8
26 88.4 34.8 77 261,8 103,2
27 91.8 36.2 78 265.2 104.5
28 95.2 37,5 79 268.6 105,9
29 98.6 38.9 80 272.0 107.2
30 102.0 40.2
81
275.4 108.5
31 105.4 41,5 82 278.8 109.9
32 108.8 42.9 83 282.2 111,2
33 112.2 44.2 84 285,6 112.6
34 115,6 45.6 85 289.0 113.9
35 119.0 46.9 86 292.4 115.2
36 122.4 48,2 87 295.8 116.6
37 125.8 49.6 88 299.2 117.9
38 129.2 50.9 89 302.6 119.3
39 132.6 52,3 90 306.0 120.6
40 136,0 53.6
91 309.4 121,9
41
139.4 54.9 92 312.8 123.3
42 142.8 56.3 93 316.2 124.6
43 146.2 57.6 94 319.6 126.0
44 149.6 59.0 95 323.0 127.3
45
153,0 60,3 96 326.4 128.6
46 156.4 61,6 97 329.8 130.0
47 159.8 63.0 98 333.2 131.3
48 163.2 64.3 99 336.6 132,7
49 166.6 65.7
~
50 170,0 67.0
i8-EN
Setting the Time Correction Unit
You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.
1Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to setup the Selection mode.
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select AUDIO mode,
and then press
~ III lENT .
Bluetooth HGENERAL HAUDIO HDISPLAY H
TUNER* HBluetooth
*Only when HD Radio/SATRadio is connected.
3Turn the Rotary encoder to select T.CORR
Parameter mode, and then press
~/II/ENT.
4Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
items, and then press
~/II/ENT.
1 CaRR Parameter <cm>
(Initial setting)
5After setting, press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at
least 2seconds to return to normal mode.
•Pressing ~ /RTN during the procedure will return to the previous
mode.
• If no operation is peiformed for 60 seconds in the SETUP mode, the
setting mode is canceled.
•Press and hold
C\ /Ese for at least 2seconds, the setting mode is
canceled.
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction
Before performing the following procedures, refer to "About Time
Correction" (page 17).
1Press A.SEL to recall the DSP adjust mode.
Media Xpander HCrossover H lCorrection H
Parametric EO/Graphic EO HMedia Xpander
2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the
T.Correction mode, and then press
~/II/ENT.
3Press BAND to select a spea"ker to be adjusted.
2.2ch (3WAY) System
L-F (Initial setting) ~ R-F ~ L-R ~ R-R ~
(Mid-L) (Mid-R) (High-L) (High-R)
L-SW
~ R-SW ~ L-F
(Mid-L)
4.2ch (F/RISub-W) System
L-F (Initial setting) ~ R-F ~ L-R ~ R-R ~
(Front-L) (Front-R) (Rear-L) (Rear-R)
L-SW
~ R-SW ~ L-F
(Front-L)