Alpine CDA-9815 manual

EN FR ES ES IT SE R R CDA-9815 CDA-9813 CDA-9811 Designed by ALPINE Japan Printed in China (Y) 68P02294K55-A • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. FM/AM CD Receiver ALPINE ELECTRONICS MAR[...]

CHM-S630 CHA-S634 • CD changer for CD A-9815/CD A-9813/ CD A-9811. • Changeur CD pour CD A-9815/CD A- 9813/CD A-9811 . • Cambiador de CD para CD A-9815/ CD A-9813/CD A-9811. Alpine CD Changers Give Y ou More! More musical selections, more ver satility , more con venience. The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a ne w M D A C, [...]

1 -EN ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions W ARNING W ARNING .................................................. 3 CA UTION ................................................... 3 PRECA UTIONS ......................................... 3 Getting Star ted T urning Power On and Off ............................... 6 Initial System Start-Up ............[...]

2 -EN i-P ersonalize™ Operation (CD A-9815 only) About i-Personalize™ ..................................... 22 Data Downloading .......................................... 22 SETUP Sound Customizing Switching the T uner Mode .............................. 23 Subwoofer On and Of f .................................... 23 Setting the Subwoofer Outp[...]

3 -EN W ARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERA TE ANY FUNCTION THA T T AKES YOUR A TTENTION A WA Y FROM SAFEL Y DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the[...]

4 -EN Correct Handling Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not leav e fingerprints on the surf ace. Do not affix tape, paper , or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc. Disc Cleaning Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playi[...]

5 -EN 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 and do not write on the surface. • 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 [...]

6 -EN Getting Started T urning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit. • The unit can be turned on by pr essing any other button except eject c and TITLE / . The volume level gradually increases to the pr evious level you were listening to befor e the unit was tur ned off. Press and hold SOURCE/POWER f or at least 3 seconds to tu[...]

7 -EN For CD A-9811: VOLUME SETTING → LEVEL INDICA TOR → OFF → VOLUME SETTING Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Detaching 1 T urn off the unit power . 2 Press (Release) at the upper left side until the fr ont panel pops out. 3 Grasp the left side of the fr ont panel and pull it out. • The fr ont panel may become hot in normal usage (e[...]

8 -EN Radio Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country For customers not li ving in North America, change the radio frequencies as follows. 1 Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds. 2 Select the "AREA" mode by pressing g or f . 3 Choose either AREA 1 or AREA 2 by pressing BAND/TEL . AREA 1 : Radio frequencies for North America[...]

9 -EN CD / MP3 / WMA Playback 1 Press c . The movable display will open. 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing up. The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically . The movable display will close and playback will begin. When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/PO WER to switch to the CD mode. The mode will change every time the butto[...]

10 -EN M.I.X. (Random Play) Press 5 ( ) in the play or pause mode. The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random sequence. T o cancel M.I.X. play , press 5 ( ) again. CD mode : ↓ M.I.X.: T rac k are play ed back in random sequence. ↓ *3 M.I.X.:The trac ks on all the CDs in the current magazine will be included in the random playb[...]

11 -EN Scanning Programs Press 6 ( ) to activate the Scan mode. The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in succession. T o stop scanning, press 6 ( ) and deactivate the Scan mode. • If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, pr ess F/SETUP to illuminate the "FUNC" indic[...]

12 -EN Corresponding File Systems This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. Under the ISO9660 standard, ther e are some restrictions to remember . The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the r oot directory). File/folder names are limited to 31 characters (including the extension), and are limited to 15 character[...]

13 -EN Sound Setting Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/ Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat 1 Press Rotary encoder repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: SUBWOOFER * 1 → BALANCE → F ADER → DEFEA T → VOLUME → SUBWOOFER * 1 Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15 Balance : L15 ~ R15 Fader : R15 ~ F15 Defeat :[...]

14 -EN Equalizer Presets (CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) 3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a v ariety of musical source material. 1 Press EQ and select the EQ mode. 2 Press either g or f . With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will display the selected equalizer characteristic. FLA T(OFF) → POPS → ROCK → NEWS →[...]

15 -EN Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve (CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) 1 Press EQ to select EQ mode. 2 Press and hold EQ for at least 2 seconds. 3 Press any one of the pr eset buttons (1 through 6) to activate y our desired curve. 4 Press EQ to return to normal mode. • EQ mode is automatically canceled if no operation is performed within 15 seconds[...]

16 -EN F/R Sub. W 3WA Y 5 T urn the Rotary encoder to select the desired output level. Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB. T o store the adjusted contents 1) Pr ess and hold any one of the preset b uttons (1 through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to store the adjusted contents. 6 For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to 5[...]

17 -EN About T ime Correction The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car v ary widely due to the complex speak er placement. This difference in the distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay between the sound reaching the listener ?[...]

18 -EN (2) Press BAND/TEL. to select the left (front and rear) speakers. Then turn the Rotary encoder to select 1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table). The time difference is 3.0 ms * 2 f or the front left speaker , and 1.5ms for the left rear speaker , creating the impression of an equal listening between the fr ont left speaker and the other speakers[...]

19 -EN Adjusting and Storing the T ime Correction (Storing available on CDA-9815 only) Before performing the following procedures, refer to "About T ime Correction" (page 17). 1 Press T .CORR/X-OVER to make time corrections. Each press changes the mode as follows: Bass Focus mode → Time Correction mode → normal mode → Bass Focus mod[...]

20 -EN Other Functions Displaying the T itle/T ext It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been previously inputted (“T itling Disc/Stations” page 21). T ext information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to display the folder name, the f[...]

21 -EN Erasing Disc T itle/Station T itle 1 Press TITLE / to select the Title Display . Then, press again and hold for at least 3 seconds. • For CDA-9815, see asterisk 1 of “ Displaying the T itle/T ext ” (page 20). 2 Press and hold - / J for at least 2 seconds. The title in the display will blink. 3 Press g or f repeatedly until the title y [...]

22 -EN i-Personalize™ Operation (CDA-9815 only) About i-Personalize™ Y ou can download data (from Alpine ’ s website) to a CD-R, and download and store the data to the CD A-9815. T o start i-Personalize, access the URL belo w and follow the on-screen instructions. http://www .alpine.com or http://www.alpine-usa.com Downloadable data The file [...]

23 -EN SETUP Y ou can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. Choose the SETUP menu from Sound Customizing, V isual Customizing, etc., to select your desired setting. The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as follows. See down belo w for further information about each SETUP menu. 1 Press and hold F/SETUP for at le[...]

24 -EN Amplifier Amplifier Front left Front right Rear left Rear right Speakers Front left Front right Rear left Rear right SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT REAR SPEAKER LEFT REAR SPEAKER LEFT FRONT Connecting to an External Amplifier PWR-IC ON (Initial setting) / PWR-IC OFF When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by[...]

25 -EN XM Radio (Optional) Receiving XM Channels with the XM Receiver (Optional) XM Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with up to 100 brand-new digital channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast- to-coast via satellite. For more information, visit XM’ s we[...]

26 -EN Channel/Category Search Function Y ou can search for programs by Channel No. or Category . 1 Press SEARCH in the XM mode to select Channel Search mode or Category Sear ch mode. Channel Searc h mode: 2 T urn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel No. * within 10 seconds. * The Channel No. is selected within the selected Category . 3[...]

27 -EN MobileHub™ Link Operation(Optional) About MobileHub™ Link Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone (available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of the portable telephone. Caution Even with hands-fr ee operation, a driver can be distracted during telephone operation or r eceiving a call. For the[...]

28 -EN Calling b y the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history Y ou can place a call to any of the last 999 calls by the outgoing/ incoming/absent incoming history . 1 Press SEARCH in Phone Book mode to select the History mode . 2 Press 8 or 9 to select outgoing history (display example: “ DIALED ” ), incoming history (displa y example: “ R[...]

29 -EN Changer (Optional) Controlling CD Changer (Optional) An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this unit if it is Ai-NET compatible. W ith a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from this unit. Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA- 410C (V ersa[...]

30 -EN Remote Contr ol Controls on Remote Control 1 P ower Button Press this button to turn the power on/off. 2 Source Button Press this button to select the audio sour ce. 3 - / J Button Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause modes for CD. 4 TIL T 98 Buttons Press this button to adjust the angle of the movable display . 5 Band/Prog[...]

31 -EN Battery Replacement Applicable battery: Use two “ AAA” sized dry batteries or equiv alent. 1 Opening the battery cover Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the direction of the arrow . 2 Replacing the battery Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated. 3 Closing the cover Slide the cover as illustrated [...]

32 -EN CD insertion not possible . • A CD is already in the CD player . - Eject the CD and remove it. • The CD is being improperly inserted. - Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the CD Player Operation section. Unable to fast forwar d or backward the CD . • The CD has been damaged. - Eject the CD and discard it; usin[...]

33 -EN Specifications FM TUNER SECTION T uning Range 87.7 – 107.9 MHz Mono Usable Sensiti vity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensiti vity 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms) Alternate Channel Selecti vity 80 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB Stereo Separation 45 dB Capture Ratio 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION T uning Range 530 – 1,710 kHz Sensitivity ([...]

34 -EN Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pa ges 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for pr oper use. W arning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in f ire or product damage. USE ONL Y IN CARS WITH A 12 VOL T NEGA TIVE GROUND. (Check with your[...]

35 -EN Installation Caution When you install this unit in your car , do not remove the detachable front panel. If the detachable fr ont panel is removed during installation, you might pr ess too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place. Caution Do not block the unit’ s fan or heat sink, thus pr eventing air cir culation. If blocked, h[...]

36 -EN Connections for CDA-9811 Subwoof ers T o amplifier or equalizer Ignition Key T o vehicle phone Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier Antenna T o power antenna Battery Front right Rear right Front left CD Changer (Sold Separately) Rear Right Rear Left Front Right Front Left Speakers Speakers Rear left Blue Blue/White Pink/Black Red Y ellow Black PO W[...]

37 -EN 1 Antenna Receptacle 2 P ower Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable. This lead should be used only for contr olling the vehicle's power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier , or a signal pr ocessor , etc. 3 Remote T ur n-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to th[...]

38 -EN Subwoof ers T o amplifier or equalizer Ignition Key T o vehicle phone T o instrument cluster illumination lead Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier Antenna T o power antenna Battery Front right Rear right Front left CD Changer (Sold Separately) Rear Right Rear Left Front Right Front Left Speakers Speakers Rear left Blue Blue/White Pink/Black Orange[...]

39 -EN 1 Antenna Receptacle 2 P ower Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable. This lead should be used only for contr olling the vehicle's power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier , or a signal pr ocessor , etc. 3 Remote T ur n-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to th[...]

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