Alpine CDA-9853 - Manuals

4 -EN Installation Location Make sure the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 will not be installed in alocation subjected to: • Direct sun and heat • High humidity and water • Excessive dust • Excessive vibrations Correct Handling Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you willnot leave fingerprints o...

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...

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...

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 TITLE (CDA-9853 only) and 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...

8 -EN 2 1 1 Movable display Opening and Closing the Movable Display Press c . The movable display will open. To close the movable display, press c again. The movable display will close. • Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it may result in malfunction of the unit. • The dis...

9 -EN Radio Changing the Radio Frequencies for eachCountry For customers not living in North America, change the radiofrequencies as follows. 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 ...

10 -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...

11 -EN • The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data and WMA data. • A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back on this unit. • “MP3” is displayed during MP3 playback. (CDA-9853 only)• “WMA” is displayed during WMA playback. (CDA-985...

12 -EN M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode. Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source operation mode * → Source select mode * CDA-9855 only 2 Press the GlideTouch bar under MIX to select the Random Play mode. The tracks (files) will be played back in random...

13 -EN Folder Name Search mode 3 Within 10 seconds, select the folder to play back bysliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press - / J to play the selected folder. The first file in the selected folder is played back.To search for a file in the selected folder, press the Gl...

14 -EN Terminology Bit rate This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. Thehigher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the largerthe files. Sampling rate This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling r...

15 -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...

17 -EN Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve 1 Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds. 2 Select the EQ mode by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the EQ mode. 3 Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the preset mode. 4 Select any ...

18 -EN F/R Sub-W 3WAY Adjusting and Storing the CrossoverSettings Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About theCrossover” (Page 17). 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. ...

19 -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...

20 -EN Setting the Time Correction Unit You can change the unit, (ms, cm or inch) of time correction. 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 DISP (DISPLAY) by sl...

21 -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 desire preset for at least 3 seconds to store the adjusted contents. 8 After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds t...

22 -EN The display in CD mode: CDA-9855 CDA-9853 The display in MP3/WMA mode: CDA-9855 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TEXT (DISC NAME) * 2 TEXT (TRACK NAME) * 2 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TEXT (TRACK NAME) * 2 TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TITLE * 1 CALENDAR TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TITLE * 1 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER ...

24 -EN Titling Discs/Stations It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.You cannot input titles on MP3/WMA discs. 1 Press TITLE and select the Title Display. For details, see asterisk 1 of “Displaying the Title/Text”(page 22). 2 Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds. The fir...

25 -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 external amplifiers can beadjusted. 1 Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds. 2 Select the Amplifier Link (...

26 -EN Setting the Multicolor Illumination (CDA-9855 only) You can change the lighting colour of the following four buttons :SOURCE/POWER, BAND, g and f . 1 Press MENU . 2 Select the Multicolor mode by sliding your fingeron the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the ...

27 -EN Data Downloading 1 Insert the CD-R disc containing the data.If the source is not the CD mode, press SOURCE/POWER to change to CD mode. 2 Press MENU . 3 Select the Download mode by sliding your fingeron the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the Download mode. ...

29 -EN Connecting to an External Amplifier POWER-IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER-IC OFF When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can beimproved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier. POWER-IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre- amplifier of the unit are us...

30 -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-5...

31 -EN SAT Radio Receiver(Optional) SAT Receiver: XM or SIRIUS Receiver When an optional XM or SIRIUS Receiver Box isconnected via the Ai-NET bus, the following operationsmay be performed. However, the XM Receiver and SIRIUSReceiver cannot be connected at the same time. Receiving Channels with the S...

32 -EN Receiving Stored Channels 1 Press BAND to select the desired band. 2 Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode. 3 Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar for under the desired preset to receive...

33 -EN • When the “Scroll Setting” (page 30) is set to “AUTO,” the display scrolls continuously.When the Scroll Setting is set to “MANUAL,” the display scrollsonly once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND,SEARCH, etc.).Press and hold TITLE for more than 2 seconds to scroll the display manu...

34 -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-9855/CDA-9853. However, operation from the iPod isdisabled. • For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod™ Interface adap...

35 -EN To search for an album of the selected artist 1 After selecting the artist in step 3 * 2 , press the GlideTouch bar or FUNC. to change to the album search mode of the selected artist. 2 * 3 Within 10 seconds, select the album to be played back bysliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to th...

36 -EN Repeat Play Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back. 1 Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode. Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source operation mode * → Source select mode * CDA-9855 only 2 Press the GlideTouch bar unde...

38 -EN Remote Control Controls on Remote Control 1 Source Button Press this button to select the audio source. 2 Volume Adjustment Buttons To increase the volume level:Press the L button To decrease the volume level:Press the K button 3 8 Button Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascen...

39 -EN Information In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again.If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items inthe following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problemif the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure th...

42 -EN Indication for iPod Mode NO IPOD • The iPod is not connected. - Make sure the iPod is correctly connected. Make sure the cable is not bent excessively. • The iPod’s battery remains low. - Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery. NO FILE • There are no songs in the iPod. - Dow...

43 -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...

44 -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...

45 -EN + - , ) = % $ # " ! 8 6 4 3 2 1 7 & ( 5 . /: > > > ~ ? < ; 9 F/R Sub-W 3WAY X-OVER EQ/DIV NORM Ai-NET ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Connections * 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit. Subwoofers To amplifier or equalizer Ignition Key To vehicle phone Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier A...

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LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to qualitycraftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have anyquestions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one o...