Page 2 - ENGLISH; Contents; WARNING
ENGLISH 1 -EN 01GB03DVA9861RiTOC.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ................................................. 4 CAUTION .................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 4 Discs playa...
Page 3 - Connecting an MP3 Changer; Set MX Mode of the External Audio
2 -EN 01GB03DVA9861RiTOC.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Sound Setting Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat ............... 25 Setting the Bass Control ................................. 25 Setting the Treble Control .......................
Page 4 - Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer; Remote Control
3 -EN 01GB03DVA9861RiTOC.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) iPod™ (Optional) Playback .......................................................... 46 Searching for a desired Song .......................... 46 Searching by Playlist ................................... 46Searching by artist name ......
Page 5 - Operating Instructions; PRECAUTIONS
4 -EN 01GB04DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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 ...
Page 7 - Discs playable on this unit; Playable Discs; Discs that cannot be played; Tips for making your own CDs; ALL
6 -EN 01GB04DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Discs playable on this unit Playable Discs The discs listed below can be played on this unit. * Two-layer DVD disc compatible Discs that cannot be played DVD-ROMs, DVD-RAMs, CD-ROMs (excluding MP3/WMA files), photo CDs, etc. DVD region nu...
Page 8 - Disc terminology
7 -EN 01GB04DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Hybrid Audio CD and Data (MP3/WMA) CD-R/RW discs: The DVA-9861Ri can read either sector on the disc. Choose CD-DA to play the CD audio section or MP3/WMA to play the MP3/WMA section.* Multisession CD-R/RW: Once a recording has been stoppe...
Page 9 - Getting Started
8 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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. • ...
Page 10 - Listening to Radio; Radio
9 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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...
Page 11 - Manual Storing of Station Presets; Automatic Memory of Station Presets; Tuning to Preset Stations; Frequency Search Function
10 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Manual Storing of Station Presets 1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. 2 Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wi...
Page 12 - Recalling Preset RDS Stations; RDS
11 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic i...
Page 13 - PI SEEK Setting; Setting the Time to automatically Adjust; Receiving Traffic Information
12 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) PI SEEK Setting 1 Press MENU to select the SETUP mode, then press MODE . SETUP mode is activated. BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN (OFF) BASS ENGINE 2 Press or to select the PI SEEK, then press MODE . 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OF...
Page 14 - Priority News
13 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) PTY (Programme Type) Tuning 1 Press FUNC. so that the “FUNC” indicator lights up. 2 Press 3 PTY to activate the PTY mode, while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode. The Programme Type of the station being currently received will be ...
Page 15 - Displaying Radio Text; Playback
14 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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. If there is PS (Progr...
Page 16 - Repeat Play
15 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 5 To pause playback, press / . Pressing / again will resume playback. 6 To eject the disc, press , after pressing (OPEN) to open the front panel. • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one disc at a time. A ma...
Page 17 - Searching from CD Text; Main Unit Operation
16 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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. To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 again. Internal CD mode : CD Changer mode : • If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT...
Page 18 - Remote Control Operation
17 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) File Name Search mode 3 Press or to select another Folder. 4 Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds. 5 Press MODE to play back the selected file. • Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode...
Page 19 - Terminology
18 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Formats supported This device supports CD-ROM, 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. Order of files The unit plays t...
Page 20 - Playing a Disc; Searching by Programme; Searching by Playlist; If a menu screen appears
19 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Playing a Disc Play Position Memory Function Even if you turn power off or switch the Ignition Key to OFF during playback or change the source, playback will continue from the point where playback stopped when the power is turned ON agai...
Page 21 - Stopping Playback
20 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Stopping Playback (PRE-STOP) Press during playback to stop playback. That position is stored in memory. 1 During playback, press on the remote control unit. “PRE-STOP” is displayed. 2 Press / in the PRE-STOP mode. Playback starts from th...
Page 22 - Searching by Group Number
21 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Selecting Programme/Playlist During playback or pause, press , on the unit or UP, DN on the remote control to select the previous or next programme/playlist. The programme/playlist switches each time the button is pressed, and playback o...
Page 23 - Repeat Playback
22 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Searching Directly by Chapter or Track Number Use this function to easily move to the beginning of the chapters or tracks on the disc. • This operation is performed by the remote control unit. 1 During playback, pre-stop or pause, input ...
Page 24 - Switching the Audio Tracks; Switching the Angle
23 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Switching the Audio Tracks For discs with multiple audio or audio languages, you can switch the audio language temporarily during playback. • This operation is performed by the remote control unit. During playback, press AUDIO . The soun...
Page 25 - Displaying the Disc Status; Scroll to Move the Page Forward or Back
24 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Displaying the Disc Status Use the procedure described below to display the status (title number, chapter number, etc.) of the currently playing DVD on the monitor screen. • This operation is performed by the remote control unit. During ...
Page 26 - Setting the Bass Control; Sound Setting; Setting the Bass Centre Frequency
25 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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...
Page 27 - Setting the Treble Control; Turning Loudness On/Off; Setting the Bass Level; Setting the Treble Level
26 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 3 -3 * Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass level (–7~+10). You can emphasize or weaken the bass level. 4 Press MENU to select RETURN. After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.Pressing and holding MENU for at least ...
Page 28 - Displaying the Text; Other Functions
27 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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/W...
Page 29 - Displaying Time; Blackout Mode On and Off; SETUP
28 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) • When the Scroll Setting (page 29) is set to “SCROLL MANU,” press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode). • “NO SUPPORT” ...
Page 30 - Sound Customizing
29 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Adjusting Source Signal Levels If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM signal level. Subwoofer On and Off When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the subwoofer ...
Page 31 - DVD Setup Operation; DVD Setup
30 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Connecting to an External Amplifier When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier. • No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to OFF. ...
Page 34 - Audio Setup Operation; Audio Setup
33 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Audio Setup Operation • Audio Setup Operation is performed by the remote control unit. 1 Press SETUP before inserting a disc, or when in stop mode. The setup menu appears on the monitor. 2 Press or to select “AUDIO SETUP,” then press ENT...
Page 36 - Custom Setup Operation; Custom Setup
35 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Custom Setup Operation • Custom Setup Operation is performed by the remote control unit. 1 Press SETUP before inserting a disc, or when in stop mode. The setup menu appears on the monitor. 2 Press or to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ...
Page 38 - Setting the Speakers
37 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Setting the Speakers 1 Check that Defeat mode is off (page 25). 2 Press and hold TA for at least 2 seconds. The audio processor control mode is activated. 3 Select the SP SELECT mode by pressing TA repeatedly. 4 Press MODE to select the ...
Page 39 - Calculating the Time Correction; Inputting the Time Correction
38 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 6 Adjust the cut-off frequency of H.P.F. (HP FREQ) by turning the Rotary encoder , then press MODE . The adjustable frequency range differs depending on the channels (speakers). 7 Adjust the slope of H.P.F. (HP SLOPE) by turning the Rota...
Page 40 - Graphic Equalizer Adjustments; Switching the Phase
39 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 8 Select the desired channel by pressing or , then press MODE . When L+R is selected : FRONT 1 FRONT 2 REAR CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT 1 When L/R is selected : FRONT 1L FRONT 1R FRONT 2L FRONT 2R REAR L REAR R CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT 1L • The...
Page 42 - Setting Bass Focus; Speaker Setup; Adjusting the speaker levels
41 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Setting Bass Focus Using the previously specified delay number (time difference) allows you to set a time difference between the front-rear/left-right speakers. Namely, it enables a time correction based on your preference. With an initi...
Page 43 - Mixing bass sound to the rear channel
42 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 5 Press MODE to select the speaker to be adjusted. The test tone is produced by the selected speaker. 6 Adjust the output level by turning the Rotary encoder . 7 Adjust each volume level for optimum balance by repeating steps 5 and 6. • ...
Page 44 - Adjusting the DVD Level; Using the Pro Logic II Mode; Achieving powerful high volume sound
43 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that powerful sound can be achieved at regular volume levels. This compression can be cancelled to achieve an energetic sound with even greater power, like the sound in a movie theat...
Page 45 - Linear PCM Setting; Storing Settings in the Memory; Recalling the Preset Memory
44 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 5 When the setting is complete, press and hold TA for at least 2 seconds. The unit returns to the normal mode. • This adjustment is effective when the setting of the centre speaker is SMALL or LARGE in the speaker setup settings. • Avoid...
Page 48 - Direct Search Function; Searching by album name
47 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) To search for an album of the selected artist 1 After selecting the artist in step 3 * 2 , press to change to the album search mode of the selected artist. 2 * 1 Turn the Rotary encoder to select an album. 3 Press / to play back all song...
Page 49 - Quick Search
48 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Select Playlist/Artist/Album Playlist/Artist/Album can be easily changed.For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can be changed. 1 Press or to select the desired Playlist/Artist/ Album. • If search selection...
Page 51 - Controls on Remote Control
50 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Controls on Remote Control A PWR Button Turns the power ON and OFF. B SRC Button Selects the audio source. C DN Button D VOLUME / Button Increase or decreases the volume level. E RETURN Button DVD/Video CD (PBC ON) mode: Returns to the p...
Page 53 - About DVDs; Information
52 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 3 Closing the cover Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard. About DVDs Music CDs and DVDs have grooves (tracks) in which the digital data is recorded. The data is represented as microscopic pits recorded into the track the...
Page 54 - Dolby Digital; Dolby Pro Logic
53 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Terminology Dolby Digital is a digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that allows large quantities of audio data to be efficiently recorded on discs. It is compatible with audio signals from mono (1 channel)...
Page 55 - List of Language Codes
54 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) List of Language Codes (For details, see page 31.) Language Kirundi Romanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swa...
Page 56 - List of Country Codes
55 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) List of Country Codes (For details, see page 31.) 7573 7577 7578 7580 7582 7587 7589 7590 7665 7666 7667 7673 7675 7682 7683 7684 7685 7686 7689 7765 7767 7768 7771 7772 7775 7776 7777 7778 7779 7780 7781 7782 7783 7784 7785 7786 7787 77...
Page 58 - In Case of Difficulty; Basic
57 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (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 i...
Page 59 - Audio
58 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Disc playback sound skips without vibration. • The disc is dirty or scratched. - Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced. CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible. • Close session (finalization) has not been performed. - Perform finaliza...
Page 60 - Indication for DVD/Video CD Player
59 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) • Mechanism error. 1) Press and eject the disc. If the disc does not eject, press again for at least 2 seconds and eject the disc.If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer. 2) When the error indication remains after ej...
Page 62 - Specifications; CAUTION; CLASS 1
61 -EN 01GB05DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Specifications FM TUNER SECTION MW TUNER SECTION LW TUNER SECTION CD/DVD SECTION PICKUP REMOTE CONTROL GENERAL CHASSIS SIZE NOSEPIECE SIZE • Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without n...
Page 63 - Installation and Connections; Warning; MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.; HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.; Precautions
62 -EN 01GB06DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 4 and 5 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may...
Page 64 - Installation
63 -EN 01GB06DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Installation Accessory List • Head unit .............................................................................1 • Power cable .........................................................................1 • FULL SPEED™ Connection Cabl...
Page 66 - Connections
65 -EN 01GB06DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) Connections NORM Ai-NET EQ/DIV Antenna (Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN (Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON (Orange) DIMMER (Red) IGNITION (Black) GND (Blue) POWER ANT (Yellow) BATTERY (Green) (Green/Black) (Grey/Black) (White/Black) (Grey) (Viol...
Page 68 - System Example
67 -EN 01GB06DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) System Example Connect the Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (Fiber optic compatible) and touch panel compatible monitor/changer. To prevent external noise from entering the audio system. • Locate the unit and route the leads at ...
Page 70 - お客様へ; A l’attention de l’utilisateur/Información para los clientes/; 和文
DVA-9861 C/N 68-05946Z70-A (Y) R お客様へ / To customers/Hinweis an Kunden/ A l’attention de l’utilisateur/Información para los clientes/ Informazioni per i clienti/Till kunder/ / 取扱説明書を補足致します。/ Please note following additional information of the Owner’s Manual./Bitte beachten Sie folgende zusätzliche I...
Page 72 - Rätt
DVA-9861Ri 68-05946Z61-A Svenska <Tilläggsinformation> DualDisc Den här enheten är inte kompatibel med DualDisc. Om man använder en DualDisc kan detta leda till att enheten inte fungerarsom den ska när skivan sätt i eller matas ut.. <Rättelse> • Sidan 35, ”Ställa in uppspelningsläget för...
Page 73 - 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!
01GB02DVA9861Ri.fm ALPINE DVA-9861Ri 68-04123Z62-A (EN) 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 ...