Alpine CDA-9856 - Manuals

3 -EN Operating Instructions 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 a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these f...

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 not ...

6 -EN 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, Rotary encoder and (OPEN). 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...

7 -EN 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. 1 Turn off the unit power. 2 Press (OPEN) to open the front panel, then remove it. 3 Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object. Adjusting Volu...

8 -EN 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...

9 -EN Frequency Search Function You can search for a radio station by its frequency. 1 Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in Radio mode to activate Frequency Search mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired frequency. Only when the Radio mode is active * * Operation is not required du...

10 -EN • If the CD does not eject, press and hold for at least 2 seconds. • 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. • The track display for MP3/WMA data pla...

11 -EN 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 a disc is in the changer, searches can be made by track number. 1 Press during play. This will set the search mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired...

12 -EN Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates MP3 WMA Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (Page 15) may not display correctly.This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates. ID3 tags/WMA tags This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.If t...

13 -EN Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat 1 Press MODE repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: BASS TREBLE SUBW * BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME BASS Bass level: –7 ~ +10Treble level: –7 ~ +7Subwoofer : 0 ...

14 -EN Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 1 Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode, then press MODE . BBE BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN (OFF) BBE 2 Press or to select the TREBLE (Treble Center Frequency) control mode. BASS TREBL...

15 -EN Displaying the Text Text 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 file name, and the tag, etc., while playing MP3/WMA files. Press TITLE . The display will change every ti...

16 -EN About “Text” Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and track name. Such text information is referred to as “text.” • Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device, depending on the character type. • The CD changer must also be CD Text compa...

17 -EN You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. Choose the SETUP menu from Sound Customizing, Visual Customizing, etc., to select your desired setting. 1 Press MENU to select the SETUP mode, then press MODE . BBE BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN (OFF) BBE 2 Press or to sel...

18 -EN Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) This product can playback CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA data. However, in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback may be difficult. For these special cases, you can select playback of CD data only. When a disc contains both CD or the MP3/WMA data, p...

19 -EN Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver (Optional) About SAT Radio Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with over 100 digital audio channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast-to-coast via satellit...

20 -EN 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to set the tuning method. 4 Press MENU to select RETURN. After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode. • When the setting is completed, switch the channel DOWN/UP by pressing the or . Sto...

21 -EN Changing the Display Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and song/program title, is available with each XM or Sirius channel. The unit can display this text information as explained below. In XM or SIRIUS mode, press TITLE . Each time you press this button, the di...

22 -EN An iPod™, iPod™ mini or iPod™ nano can be connected to the CDA-9856 by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i). When the CDA-9856 is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod™ are not functional. About iPods™ usable with this unit The unit can be used...

23 -EN To search for a song of the selected album 1 After selecting the album in step 2 * 1 , press to change to the song search mode of the selected album. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press MODE . The selected song is played back. • While in the search mode, if you press and hold...

26 -EN 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 in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of...

27 -EN • Mechanism error. 1) Press the button and eject the CD. If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer. 2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the button again.If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the button for a few times, consult your Alpine deal...

28 -EN • The iPod is not connected. - Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to “Connections”).Make sure the cable is not bent excessively. • The iPod’s battery remains low. - Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery. • There are no songs in the iPod. - Download songs to th...

29 -EN Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 3 and 5 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH...

30 -EN Installation Accessory List • Head unit .............................................................................1 • Power cable .........................................................................1 • Mounting sleeve ..................................................................1...

32 -EN Connections * 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit. NORM Ai-NET EQ/DIV ∗ 1 Antenna Blue POWER ANT Blue/White Orange ILLUMINATION Red IGNITION Yellow BATTERY Black GND Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT White To power antenna To amplifier or equalizer To vehicle phone Ignition Key Battery S...