Alpine CDA9857 User Manual

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Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer
(Optional)
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.
1 Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3
Changer mode.
2 Press FUNC. to activate the disc selection mode.
M.I.X./REPEAT operation mode Disc selection mode
M.I.X./REPEAT operation mode
3 Press any one of the disc select buttons(1
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs
loaded in the CD Changer.
4 To pause playback, press / .
Pressing / again will resume playback.
• The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.
• For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to
“CD/MP3/WMA” pages 11 to 14.
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)
Alpine’s Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When
operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer
Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you can
connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2 Switching devices, you can
connect up to 6 CD Changers. When using KCA-410C (Versatile Link
Terminal), you can connect two changers and two external outputs
(AUX).
1 Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate the
CD Changer mode.
2 Press BAND to activate the CD Changer Selection
mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for several
seconds.
3 Press BAND until the desired CD Changer indicator
appears on the display.
• If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show
“NO CHANGER (No.).”
• To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA”
(pages 11-14).
• For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-
410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 19.
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 your system is properly
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
No function or display.
• Vehicle’s ignition is off.
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate
with the vehicle's ignition off.
• Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow)
connections.
- Check power lead and battery lead connections.
•Blown fuse.
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if
necessary.
• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise
etc.
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed
article.
Unable to receive stations.
• No antenna or open connection in cable.
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.
• You are in a weak signal area.
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.
• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may
not be grounded and connected properly.
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is
properly grounded at its mounting location.
• The antenna may not be the proper length.
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the
antenna with a new one.
Broadcast is noisy.
• The antenna is not the proper length.
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.
• The antenna is poorly grounded.
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting
location.
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Alpine CDA9857 Specifications

General

Brand	Alpine
Model	CDA9857
Category	Car Receiver
Language	English