Page 2 - ENGLISH; Contents; Operating Instructions; About the GlideTouchTM Bar
1 -EN ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .................................................. 3 CAUTION ................................................... 3 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3 About the GlideTouch™ Bar Operation ..................................
Page 3 - General Setting; Remote Control; Installation and Connections
2 -EN Displaying the External Amplifier Information .................................................. 27 Setting the Multicolour Illumination .............. 27 Changing the Lighting Colour of All the Buttons ................................................... 27 i-Personalize™ Operation About i-Per...
Page 4 - WARNING; CAUTION
3 -EN WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failureto heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOURATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOURVEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should onlybe performed after comi...
Page 5 - PRECAUTIONS
4 -EN Correct Handling Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you willnot leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, orgummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc. Disc Cleaning Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could causethe CD player t...
Page 6 - About media that can be played.
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. • 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...
Page 7 - About the GlideTouchTM Bar Operation
6 -EN About the GlideTouch™ Bar Operation 1 Touch or press the desired position on the GlideTouch bar. Press any one of the 6 positions on the GlideTouch bar to which a function has been assigned in the guide display. For example, to select ON, press the GlideTouch bar directly below where ON is ind...
Page 8 - Getting Started; Turning Power On and Off; Display Tilt Adjustment; Adjusting Volume
7 -EN Getting Started Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit. • The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject c . Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit. • The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from le...
Page 9 - Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel; Radio; Listening to Radio
8 -EN Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Detaching 1 Turn off the unit power. 2 Press (Release) at the upper left side until the front panel pops out. 3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out. • The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the connector terminals o...
Page 10 - Frequency Search Function
9 -EN Manual Storing of Station Presets 1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radiostation you wish to store in the preset memory. 2 Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode. Source select mode → Audio function mode → Preset mode → Source operation mode * → Source select mode * CDA-9855R only...
Page 11 - RDS; Recalling Preset RDS Stations
10 -EN RDS Setting RDS Reception Mode and ReceivingRDS Stations The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system usingthe 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows youto receive a variety of information such as traffic information, stationnames, and to automatically re-tune ...
Page 12 - PI SEEK Setting; Receiving Traffic Information
11 -EN PI SEEK Setting 1 Press MENU . 2 Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under SETUP. The main SETUP menu is displayed. 3 Select TUNER by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar u...
Page 13 - Displaying Radio Text
12 -EN Displaying Radio Text Text messages from a radio station can be displayed. Press TITLE while receiving FM in the radio mode to select the Radio Text display. The display will change every time the button is pressed. CDA-9855R CDA-9853R The display shows “WAITING” for a few seconds, then start...
Page 14 - Playback
13 -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/POWER to switch to the CD mod...
Page 15 - Scanning Programmes; Repeat Play
14 -EN CD mode : ↓ M.I.X. : Track are played back in random sequence. ↓ * 3 M.I.X.: The tracks on all the CDs in the current magazine will be included in the randomplayback sequence. ↓ (off) * 3 When a CD changer equipped with the All M.I.X. function isconnected. • If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT ...
Page 16 - Searching from CD Text; Folder Name Search mode; File Name Search mode; Quick Search; Continued
15 -EN Searching from CD Text Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc. Inthe case of discs and changers that do not support text, searches canbe made using the track numbers. 1 Press during play. This will set the search mode. 2 Select the desired track (file) by sliding your...
Page 17 - Terminology
16 -EN What is WMA? WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio data.WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higherratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. halforiginal size). This is achieved while still maintaining CDquality sound. Method for creating MP3/WMA files...
Page 18 - Sound Setting; Equalizer Presets; Setting User's EQ mode
17 -EN Sound Setting Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat 1 Press the Rotary encoder (MODE) repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: SUBWOOFER * 1 → BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT → VOLUME → SUBWOOFER * 1 Subwoofer : 0 ~ +1...
Page 20 - Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve; About the Crossover; Level
19 -EN (Different from actual display) Output frequency range LPF cut-offfrequency HPF cut-offfrequency Level adjusting(0 to - 12 dB) Slope adjusting 20 Hz (Different from actual display) • HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the higher frequencies to pass. • LPF (low pass ...
Page 21 - WAY System
20 -EN Adjusting and Storing the CrossoverSettings Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About theCrossover” (Page 19). 1 Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds. 2 Select the Crossover (X-OVER) mode by slidingyour finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the Glide...
Page 22 - Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings; About Time Correction; Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat
21 -EN Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings 1 Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds. 2 Select the Crossover (X-OVER) mode by slidingyour finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the Crossover (X-OVER) mode. 3 Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activ...
Page 23 - Setting the Time Correction Unit; Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction
22 -EN Time Difference (ms) 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 Delay Number 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 6...
Page 24 - Setting the MX Mode
23 -EN 7 Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch bar under the desired preset for at least 2 seconds to store the adjusted contents. 8 After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds ...
Page 25 - Other Functions; Displaying the Title/Text
24 -EN Other Functions Displaying the Title/Text It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has beenpreviously inputted (“Titling Discs/Stations” page 25). Textinformation, such as the disc name and the track name, will bedisplayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also po...
Page 26 - Titling Discs/Stations
25 -EN CDA-9853R * 1 TITLE can be input or erased. * 2 If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive atext message properly, the display shows “NO TEXT.” * 3 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data. * 4 “ROOT”...
Page 27 - Setting Amplifier Link; If a Mono Amplifier is Connected; Erasing Disc Title/Station Title
26 -EN Setting Amplifier Link When an Amplifier Link compatible amplifier (MRD-M1005 orMRD-M605, etc.) is connected, the amplifier settings are adjustablefrom the head unit. A maximum of 8 amplifiers can be adjusted. 1 Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds. 2 Select the Amplifier Link (A-LINK) ...
Page 28 - If you want to use colours other than the above
27 -EN Displaying the External Amplifier Information When an Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is connected, theamplifier’s status (voltage, temperature, fan status) can be shown inthe head unit’s display. Press TITLE in the Radio or CD mode to switch the display of the external amplifier informat...
Page 29 - i-PersonalizeTM Operation; Data Downloading
28 -EN i-Personalize™ Operation About i-Personalize™ You can download data (from Alpine’s website) to a CD-R, anddownload and store the data to the CDA-9855R/CDA-9853R.To start i-Personalize, access the URL below and follow the on-screeninstructions. http://www.alpine.com or http://www.alpine-europe...
Page 30 - SETUP
29 -EN SETUP You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences andusage. From the SETUP menu, choose from Sound Customizing,Visual Customizing, etc., to make your desired setting. A typical SETUP procedure is shown in steps 1 to 4as follows. See below for further information abouteach...
Page 31 - Tuner Setting
30 -EN Speakers POWER-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier. • No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to OFF. Setting the Steering Position STEERING RIGHT / STEERING LEFT (Initial setting) According to the car's steering position, set to left or right. LE...
Page 32 - Display Setting; Audio Setting
31 -EN Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible AudioProcessor and an Ai-NET Non-Compatible DVD Player H510 /OTHER (Initial setting) After setting D-AUX to ON in “Setting the External Digital Input,” dothe following according to the audio processor type: H510 : If a PXA-H510 and a DVD player (DVE-52...
Page 33 - Searching for a desired Song; Demo Setting
32 -EN iPod ™ Operation (Optional) When an iPod™ or iPod™ mini is connected to the optional AlpineInterface adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i), it can be controlled fromthe CDA-9855R/CDA-9853R. However, operation from the iPod isdisabled. • For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod™ Interface a...
Page 35 - Displaying the Text
34 -EN Displaying the Text You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod. Press TITLE . Each press changes the display. CDA-9855R CDA-9853R * 1 “NO DATA” is displayed if there is no information. * 2 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier isconnected. For details, refer...
Page 38 - Information; In Case of Difficulty; Basic
37 -EN Battery Replacement (CDA-9855R only) Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent. 1 Opening the battery cover Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in thedirection of the arrow. 2 Replacing the battery Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illus...
Page 39 - Indication for CD Changer
38 -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 forward or backward the CD. • The CD has been dama...
Page 40 - Indication for iPod Mode; Specifications; CLASS 1
39 -EN Error 02 (CDA-9855R) ERROR-02 (CDA-9853R) • A disc is left inside the CD Changer. - Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the CD Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD magazineinto the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside the CD Changer. No Magazin...
Page 41 - Warning; MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.; Caution; IMPORTANT
40 -EN Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read thefollowing and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughlyfor proper use. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire orproduct damage. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 1...
Page 42 - Installation
41 -EN Installation Caution When you install this unit in your car, do not remove thedetachable front panel.If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, youmight press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it inplace. Caution Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus pre...
Page 43 - Connections
42 -EN Connections 7 ! 8 6 9 1 5 4 2 \ 3 ( ) ~ & % # $ + " , - . ? ; /: @ [ F/R Sub-W 3WAY X-OVER < EQ/DIV NORM Ai-NET ∗ 1 ∗ 1 = > @ @ Subwoofers To amplifier or equalizer Ignition Key To vehicle phone Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier To power antenna Battery Rear Left Front Left Rear Rig...
Page 46 - Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.; ¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!; Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.; I caricatori CD Alpine danno di più!
Alpine CD Changers Give You More! More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience. The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT.The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus model is a super-compact 6-...
Page 47 - Product Information Card; English; Produkt-Informationskarte; Deutsch; Appendix
Product Information Card English Filling in this Product Information Card isvoluntary. If you fill in this card and sendit to Alpine, your data will be tabulatedinto reference data for future Alpineproduct development. In addition, in thefuture you may receive information aboutnew products or Survey...
Page 48 - Italiano
Scheda informazioniprodotto Italiano La compilazione di questa formulario èvolontaria. Se compilate questo formulario,ritornandolo ad Alpine, i Vostri dati sarannoraccolti in un file di riferimento per lo sviluppodei nuovi prodotti Alpine. In aggiunta Voi potretericevere in futuro informazioni rigua...
