EasyManua.ls Logo

Alpine 5953 - User Manual

Alpine 5953
28 pages
Print Icon
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
AILPINE
manuat
CD
Changer
Control
System
@
The
buttons
on
the
5953
CD
Controller
for
the
radio
mode
use
are
not
operative
unless
the
1390/1390L
Tuner
(option)
is
connected
with
the
5953.
Th
donenunonBaneeasanl?y
ST
DISC TIME
MUSIC
—M
2
=
=
MONO
REPEAT
AM
fe
4
4
SEEK
DAP.
LOUD
DX
MONO
A.MEMO
PAUSE
ONEALL
MIX
DAP/MIX
LOUD
CD
CHANGER CONTROL
UNIT
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Alpine 5953 and is the answer not in the manual?

Alpine 5953 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlpine
Model5953
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Features

Quick Release Bracket (QRB)

Alpine's exclusive QRB design allows for easy removal of the 5953, while still maintaining memory backup.

Music Sensor

Allows automatic fast forward to the beginning of the next selection and then begins playback.

Built-in Controls for Alpine 1390 Tuner

Controls for the Alpine 1390 tuner module, enhancing FM stereo reception.

Digital Clock

Displays the current time.

Audio Mute Button

Instantly lowers the volume level down to 1/10 of the current level.

P.T.M. (Preferred Track Memory) Play

Program the changer to play only selected tracks, up to 720 tracks on 12 magazines.

CD Pause

Used to temporarily stop CD play.

Preset Address

Fiber optic indicator lights up to show which preset station is selected.

Fast Forward and Reverse

Allows fast forward and fast reverse to access specific passages within a musical track.

Repeat

Permits repeat playing of a musical track or an entire disc.

CD Scan

Scans through the disc and plays the first ten seconds of each music track.

Auto Memory

Automatically determines the 6 strongest FM or AM stations and loads them into preset memory.

D.A.P. (Direct Access Preset)

Allows storage of AM and FM presets on the same band, eliminating the need to press TUNER BAND.

LiteTouch 24-Station Presets

Offers 6 FM1, 6 FM2, 6 AM, 6 D.A.P. presets.

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Plays musical tracks on a disc in a random sequence.

Auto Up;Down Seek Tuning

Automatically seeks the next higher or lower frequency and locks onto a station.

Mono (Monaural) Button

Switches between Stereo and Monaural reception modes for FM.

Local;Distance (DX) Button

Selects tuner seek sensitivity between local and distance.

Stereo Indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo station is tuned in.

Basic Operation

Initial System Setup

Procedure for initial setup after installation or car battery replacement.

Power Switching

Procedure to turn the 5953 unit and connected components on or off.

Volume;Treble;Bass;Fader;Balance Controls

Adjusting audio levels for volume, treble, bass, fader, and balance.

Loudness Control

Boosts low and high frequencies to compensate for reduced sensitivity at low volumes.

Mute Button

Instantly lowers the volume level and returns to original level upon re-pressing.

Clock Setting

Procedure to set the hour and minute for the digital clock display.

CD Operation

Instructions for operating the CD mode, including disc playback and display.

Operation

Normal Play (Repeat All)

Plays all tracks on the first disc, and returns to the beginning of the first disc after playback.

Pause

Temporarily stops playback and illuminates the PAUSE indicator.

Music Sensor (Skip)

Allows advancing to the beginning of the next track or previous track on the disc.

Direct Disc Access

Selects a desired disc from the CD magazine using disc select buttons.

Fast Forward;Fast Reverse

Accesses a specific passage within a musical track by rapidly moving the pickup forward or backward.

Repeat (One;All)

Allows continuous repetition of a single track or an entire disc.

SCAN

Plays the first 10 seconds of each track in succession for searching ahead.

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Plays musical tracks on a disc in a random sequence.

P.T.M. (Preferred Track Memory)

Allows presetting and playback of up to 60 tracks per magazine.

Storing Tracks

Procedure for presetting tracks using the P.T.M. button.

Playback of Preset Tracks

Plays back the tracks stored in P.T.M. memory starting from P-01.

Clearing Preset Tracks

Erases preset tracks from a CD magazine or all magazines.

Radio Operation

Instructions for operating the Alpine 1390 FMXTM/FM/AM tuner.

FM Stereo;Monaural Switching (MONO Button)

Switches between Stereo and Monaural reception modes for FM.

Automatic Seek Tuning

Automatically tunes to the next higher or lower frequency and locks onto a station.

Manual Tuning

Allows manual adjustment of the tuner frequency using UP/DN buttons.

Manual Memory Preset

Programs stations into preset memory using manual tuning or auto seek.

Auto Memory Presets

Automatically seeks and memorizes the 6 strongest stations in each band.

Preset Tuning

Selects and plays back stations stored in preset memory.

D.A.P. (Direct Access Preset)

Allows storage of FM and AM presets on the same band.

Accessing the D.A.P. Presets

Retrieves stations stored in the D.A.P. band.

Connections

DIN Connector

Connects the 8-pin DIN connector (on the 5952) to the 5953 audio box.

Changer RCA Connectors

Connects to the RCA connectors on the 5952 CD Shuttle (RED=Right, WHITE=Left).

Input RCA Connectors

Connects to the output leads of an auxiliary input unit.

Front Output RCA Connectors

Labeled LINE OUT FRONT-LEFT and RIGHT.

Rear Output RCA Connectors

Labeled LINE OUT REAR-LEFT and RIGHT.

Audio Mute Lead (Labeled AUDIO INTERRUPT IN)

Applying (+)12V mutes audio output; removing (+)12V deactivates muting.

Power Supply Connector

Connects to the Power Wiring Harness.

Ground Lead (BLACK)

Connects to a good chassis ground on the vehicle.

Power Wiring Harness

Connects the BLUE, RED, and YELLOW leads as described.

Remote On Lead (BLUE;WHITE)

Connects to the remote turn-on lead of amplifier or signal processor.

Switched Power Lead (Labeled IGNITION) (RED)

Connects to a 12V source that provides power only when ignition is turned on.

Disassembly Instructions

<Audio Box>

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the audio box unit.

<Controller>

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the controller unit.

Block Diagram

Controller (CD Changer Control Unit)

Diagram showing the internal components and connections of the controller unit.

Audio Box (CD Changer Audio Control Unit)

Diagram showing the internal components and connections of the audio box unit.

Schematic Diagrams

Schematic Diagram (1;2) - Controller

First part of the controller unit's circuit diagram.

Schematic Diagram (1;2) - Audio Box

First part of the audio box unit's circuit diagram.

Schematic Diagram (2;2) - Controller

Second part of the controller unit's circuit diagram.

Electrical Parts List

Audio P.C. Board

List of electrical components for the audio circuit board.

Transistors

List of transistors used in the unit.

Diodes

List of diodes used in the unit.

Capacitors

List of capacitors used in the unit.

Resistors

List of resistors used in the unit.

Control P.C. Board

List of electrical components for the control circuit board.

LEDs

List of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in the unit.

Lamps;Crystal

List of lamps and crystals used in the unit.

Semi-Conductor Lead Identifications

Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Lead identification for various integrated circuits used in the unit.

Power Regulators

Block diagram and pinout for power regulator ICs L78LR05D-LR and L78LR05D-MA.

Transistors

Identification and pinout for various transistor types (DTC343T, 2SB911M, etc.).