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Alpine CDA-9851 User Manual

Alpine CDA-9851
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CDA-9851
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China (Y)
68-02278Z07-A
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
MODE D'EMPLOI
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MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
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MP3/WMA CD Receiver
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Cedex, France
Phone 01-48638989
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,
Victoria 3173, Australia
Phone 03-9769-0000
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
Dalian Ikemiya Printing Co., LTD.
4 Jin Zhou Street Economic & Technical Development
Dalian, China

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Alpine CDA-9851 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlpine
ModelCDA-9851
CategoryCar Receiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Operating Instructions

General Warnings

Crucial instructions to prevent serious injury or death, covering driving attention, volume, and product alteration.

General Cautions

Important notes to prevent injury or property damage, including immediate halt if problems appear and battery polarity.

General Precautions

Precautions for product cleaning, operating temperature, moisture condensation, and handling damaged discs.

Operational Precautions

Forbidden Operations

Actions to avoid, such as pulling discs during reload or inserting discs when power is off.

Disc Insertion and Handling

Guidance on correctly inserting discs, checking for imperfections, and handling new discs.

Disc Cleaning and Accessories

Instructions for cleaning discs and advice on avoiding disc accessories.

Compact Disc Handling

Disc Handling Guidelines

Rules for handling CDs, including touching surfaces, sunlight exposure, and labels.

CD-R/CD-RW Specifics

Advice for CD-R/CD-RW media, including finalization for playback.

Supported Media Types

Information on compatible media formats and potential playback issues.

Initial Setup and Getting Started

Powering the Unit On and Off

Instructions for turning the unit on and off using the SOURCE/POWER button.

Initial System Setup

Procedure for initial system startup, including pressing the RESET switch.

Setting the Clock

Step-by-step guide to setting the unit's internal clock time.

Movable Display Operations

Instructions for opening, closing, and adjusting the tilt of the motorized display.

Radio Tuning and Controls

Volume and Mute Controls

How to adjust volume and quickly lower it using the MUTE button.

Front Panel Detach/Attach

Steps for safely removing and reattaching the detachable front panel.

Country Frequency Settings

Adjusting radio frequencies based on the country for optimal reception.

Tuning into Radio Stations

Basic procedure for selecting radio bands and tuning stations.

CD, MP3, WMA Playback Features

Disc Playback Basics

Instructions for inserting discs and starting playback of CD, MP3, and WMA files.

MP3/WMA Display Information

Details on information displayed during MP3/WMA playback, such as file numbers and bit rates.

Repeat and Shuffle Playback

Setting repeat play for tracks/discs and random (M.I.X.) playback.

Playback Modes Explained

Detailed explanation of Repeat and M.I.X. modes for CD and MP3/WMA.

Scanning and Searching Tracks

Scanning programs, searching by CD Text, file/folder name, and quick search.

File and Folder Name Search

Specific steps for searching MP3/WMA files and folders by name.

MP3/WMA Media Information

What are MP3 and WMA?

Explanations of MP3 and WMA audio compression standards.

Creating MP3/WMA Files

Guidance on creating MP3/WMA files, supported rates, and tags.

Producing MP3/WMA Discs

Advice on creating MP3/WMA discs, including file limits and formats.

Audio Sound Settings

Audio Terminology

Definitions of technical terms like bit rate, sampling rate, encoding, and tags.

Adjusting Tone Controls

How to adjust Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, and Defeat settings.

Setting the BBE Mode

Instructions for enabling and adjusting the BBE sound enhancement feature.

Bass Control Settings

Detailed steps for adjusting bass center frequency, bandwidth, and level.

Treble Control Settings

Detailed steps for adjusting treble center frequency and level.

Additional Unit Functions

Display Indicator Guide

Explanation of indicators shown on the display for different modes.

Displaying Text and Titles

How to view CD text, track names, and MP3/WMA tag information.

Title vs. Text Clarification

Distinguishing between user-inputted titles and CD-Text information.

Titling Discs and Stations

Procedure for inputting custom titles for CDs and radio stations.

Erasing Titles

How to delete previously entered titles for discs or stations.

Displaying the Time

Method for displaying the unit's current time.

System Setup Menu

Sound Customizing Options

Adjusting subwoofer settings, beep guide, and other sound preferences.

Subwoofer System Setup

Selecting subwoofer system modes for different audio output characteristics.

Visual Customizing Options

Adjusting display settings like dimmer, scroll behavior, and contrast.

Demonstration Mode

Enabling or disabling the unit's demonstration mode for display and sound.

External Device Integration

MP3/WMA Playback Modes

Setting playback for CD-DA only or CD-DA & MP3/WMA discs.

Mute Mode and AUX Input

Managing mute mode and configuring the AUX input for external sources.

External Amplifier and Digital Input

Connecting external amplifiers and setting up external digital inputs for surround sound.

Optical Digital Audio Processor Connection

Specifics for connecting optical digital audio processors and non-Ai-NET DVD players.

Satellite Radio Receiver Operation

Receiving SAT Radio Channels

Steps for tuning and receiving channels with the optional SAT radio receiver.

About Satellite Radio

General information about satellite radio services and requirements.

Checking SAT Radio ID

How to display and locate the unique radio ID number for subscription purposes.

Storing and Receiving SAT Presets

Methods for storing and recalling favorite SAT radio channels.

SAT Channel and Category Search

Searching for SAT radio programs by channel number or category.

SAT Quick Search and Display

Performing quick searches and changing display information for SAT radio.

Auxiliary Data Field Display

Setting the Auxiliary Data Field display on/off for the XM receiver.

iPod Integration and Operation

iPod Playback Basics

Instructions for playing music from a connected iPod.

Searching iPod Music

Methods for searching songs by playlist, artist, and album.

Playlist and Artist Search

Detailed steps for searching and playing songs by playlist or artist.

Album and Song Search

Searching for songs by album and then by individual song.

iPod Quick Search and Shuffle

Performing quick searches and enabling shuffle (M.I.X.) playback for iPod.

iPod Repeat Play and Text Display

Setting repeat play for songs and displaying song metadata.

CD Changer Operation

Controlling the CD Changer

Operating an optional CD changer connected to the unit.

Playing MP3 Files via CD Changer

Playing MP3 files from a compatible CD changer.

Multi-Changer Selection

Selecting which CD changer to use when multiple units are connected.

Remote Control Usage

Remote Control Button Functions

Detailed description of each button and its function on the remote control.

Remote Control Maintenance

Battery Replacement

Instructions for replacing the batteries in the remote control unit.

General Troubleshooting

General Unit Issues

Troubleshooting steps for basic problems like no function, display issues, or reset.

Radio Reception Issues

Resolving problems with radio reception, tuning, and noisy broadcasts.

CD Player and Changer Troubleshooting

CD Player/Changer Malfunctions

Steps for when the CD player or changer is not functioning, including error displays.

CD Playback Sound Issues

Diagnosing and fixing issues with wavering sound, skips due to vibration, or dirty discs.

CD Playback Errors

Interpreting and resolving error messages from the built-in CD player.

MP3/WMA Playback Errors

Troubleshooting MP3/WMA playback issues, including format compatibility.

CD Player Indicators

Explanation of indicators displayed by the CD player, such as HIGH-TEMP and NO DISC.

CD Changer Indicators

CD Changer Error and Status

Understanding indicators for CD changer errors, magazine status, and temperature.

SAT Receiver Mode Indicators

SAT Receiver Status and Errors

Interpreting indicators for SAT receiver antenna, signal, updating, and channel status.

iPod Mode Indicators and Errors

iPod Connection and File Errors

Troubleshooting iPod connection issues, no files, and communication/software errors.

Technical Specifications

Installation and Connection Safety

Electrical Connection Safety

Critical warnings about correct wiring, battery disconnection, and avoiding splices.

Installation Location and Cable Routing

Advice on choosing installation locations and routing cables safely.

General Installation Precautions

Precautions regarding expert installation, accessory parts, and environmental factors.

Unit Installation Steps

Installation Cautions

Warnings about handling the front panel during installation and not blocking ventilation.

Unit Removal Procedure

Steps for removing the unit from its mounting sleeve.

Wiring and Connection Guide

Power and Antenna Connections

Connecting power leads, antenna, and remote turn-on.

Audio and Control Connections

Connecting speaker outputs, Ai-NET, and external devices.

Detailed Connection Leads

Explanation of each specific lead and its connection purpose (power, speakers, control).

Audio Output Connections

Details on connecting RCA outputs for front, rear, and subwoofer audio.

System Switch and Noise Prevention

Setting the system switch and tips to prevent audio noise and interference.

Limited Warranty Details

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Information on products covered, warranty length, exclusions, and limitations.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Procedures for obtaining warranty service and contacting customer support.

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