Alpine 68 14470Z51 A User Manual

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MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver  
CDA-117  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.  
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam  
Victoria 3803, Australia  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-8787-1200  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 München, Germany  
Phone 089-32 42 640  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH  
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,  
1930 Zaventem, Belgium  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,  
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Phone 02-725-13 15  
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  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
68-14470Z51-A  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Balance  
Front and Rear)/Black Out/Defeat ......................15  
Setting the Subwoofer Channel  
Setting the Time Correction Unit  
Storing the Sound Field Adjustment  
Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment  
Receiving a Multicast Station  
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing  
Birthday Opening Message Setting  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
Folder/File Name Search  
1-EN  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
USB Memory/Portable audio player  
Switching the Animation Display Type  
Using the USB Memory/Portable audio player  
SIRIUS Radio Setting (Only when a SIRIUS  
Setting the Favorite Sports Team  
HD Radio Reception (only when HD Radio  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Storing the desired Sports Team  
Storing while receiving a game  
Storing the desired Artist/Song  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble  
Level/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Balance  
mode.............................................................................36  
Setting the Subwoofer Channel  
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
Setting the Response Slope for the High  
2-EN  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Setting the Time Correction Unit  
Storing the Sound Field Adjustment  
Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment  
iPhone/iPod Connection  
USB Memory Connection  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
Connectable to Remote Control Interface  
Indication for USB Memory/Portable audio  
3-EN  
Operating Instructions  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the  
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Center for repairing.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE  
CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+  
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery  
may cause fire or personal injury.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY  
FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.  
PRECAUTIONS  
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 functions. Failure to do so  
may result in an accident.  
Product Cleaning  
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more  
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything  
else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE  
NOISES WHILE DRIVING.  
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency  
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be  
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD  
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING  
DAMAGE.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
Moisture Condensation  
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to  
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and  
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing  
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF  
CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult  
a physician immediately.  
Maintenance  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.  
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station  
for servicing.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Never Attempt the Following  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the  
player by the automatic reloading mechanism.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is  
off.  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION  
SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.  
“Error” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc  
incorrectly. If “Error” continues to be displayed even though the  
4-EN  
           
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a  
pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.  
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a  
solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
New Discs  
To prevent the CD from jamming, “Error” is displayed if discs with  
irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly.  
When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use  
your finger to feel around the inside of the center hole and outside  
edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or irregularities, this  
could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub  
the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a  
ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting  
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of  
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using  
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard  
specifications and may create operational problems. We  
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine  
CD players.  
Centre Hole  
Centre Hole  
New Disc  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Bumps  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use any  
special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.  
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 leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never  
expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage  
the CD and you may not be able to play it again.  
Installation Location  
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW  
If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last  
recording session was closed (finalized).  
Excessive vibrations  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback again.  
Correct Handling  
About media that can be played  
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo  
marks below.  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not  
leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or  
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.  
CORRECT  
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs  
(CD-ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.  
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC  
formatted audio files.  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit: Flawed CDs,  
CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or  
sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs recorded under  
unstable conditions, CDs on which a recording failed or a  
re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs which do not  
conform to the audio CD industry standard.  
Disc Cleaning  
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the  
CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface  
with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the outer edge.  
Use discs with MP3/WMA/AAC files written in a format compatible  
ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce  
sound when played back.  
5-EN  
Depending on the settings of the Portable audio player type, memory  
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display  
properly.  
If the Portable audio player has an MSC/MTP setting, set to MTP.  
A Portable audio player in which data is stored by USB Mass Storage  
may not be playable on the unit.  
Depending on the Portable audio player settings, USB Mass Storage  
may be supported. For setting, refer to the Owners Manual of the  
player.  
The unit can play back MP3/WMA files synchronized by Windows  
Media Player (Ver. 7, 8, 9), and are then forwarded to the player. The  
“mp3” or “wma” extensions are playable.  
Protecting the USB connector  
Only a USB Memory, iPhone/iPod or Portable audio player can be  
connected to the USB connector on this unit. Correct performance  
using other USB products cannot be guaranteed.  
If the USB connector is used, be sure to use a USB extension cable  
(supplied). A USB hub is not supported.  
Depending on the connected USB Memory device, the unit may not  
function or some functions may not be performed.  
The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3/  
WMA/AAC.  
Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed. Certain, special characters  
may not be correctly displayed.  
If data is not synchronized by Windows Media Player and is  
forwarded in another way, the unit may not be able to correctly play  
back the files.  
On Handling USB Memory  
A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be played  
back.  
It is recommended to back up important data on a personal  
computer.  
Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress. Change  
SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the USB device  
to prevent possible damage to its memory.  
CAUTION  
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data,  
etc. is lost while using this product.  
To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.  
Read the USB Memory Owners Manual thoroughly.  
Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal.  
Do not subject USB Memory to excessive shock.  
Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in water.  
Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:  
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures.  
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive substances are  
present.  
Fix the USB Memory in a location where driver operation will not be  
hindered.  
USB Memory may not function correctly at high or low temperature.  
Use only certified USB Memory. Pay attention that even certified USB  
Memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or state.  
USB Memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB Memory  
according to the terms of agreement.  
Depending on the settings of the USB Memory type, memory state or  
encoding software, the unit may not play back or display properly.  
A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be played  
back.  
USB Memory may take time to start playback. If there is a particular  
file other than audio in the USB Memory, it may take considerable  
time before the file is played back or searched.  
The unit can play back “mp3, wma” or “m4a” file extensions.  
Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data. This  
non-audio data will not be recognized. The resulting playback may  
contain noise that can damage speakers and/or amplifiers.  
It is recommended to back up important data on a personal  
computer.  
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been  
designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the  
developer to meet Apple performance standards.  
Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been  
designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by  
the developer to meet Apple performance standards.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its  
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.  
The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the  
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics,  
Inc. is under license.  
HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio Ready logos are proprietary  
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.  
“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer  
IIS and Thomson.”  
“Supply of this product only conveys a license for private,  
non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any  
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generation)  
real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other  
media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other  
networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as  
pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent  
license for such use is required. For details, please visit  
http://www.mp3licensing.com”  
Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress. Change  
SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the USB device  
to prevent possible damage to its memory.  
On Handling Portable audio player  
Audyssey MultEQ XT is a registered trademark of Audyssey  
Laboratories, Inc.  
The unit can control a Portable audio player with the USB interface.  
Playable audio file formats are MP3 and WMA.  
Portable audio player function is not guaranteed. Use Portable audio  
player according to the terms of agreement. Read the Portable audio  
player Owners Manual thoroughly.  
Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:  
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures.  
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive substances are  
present.  
Fix the Portable audio player in a location where driver operation will  
not be hindered.  
Portable audio player may not function correctly at high or low  
temperature.  
6-EN  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Getting Started  
Detaching  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
(OPEN)  
/ESC  
Press (OPEN) to open the front panel (figure 1).  
To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as shown  
in the figure 2.  
SETUP  
SOURCE/  
MUTE  
figure 1  
figure 2  
Accessory List  
3
Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left , and then  
pull to remove.  
Head unit ..................................................................................1  
Power cable...............................................................................1  
USB Cable..................................................................................1  
Interface cable for iPod............................................................1  
Mounting sleeve.......................................................................1  
Carrying case ............................................................................1  
Bracket key ...............................................................................2  
Screw (M5 × 8) ..........................................................................4  
Remote Control ........................................................................1  
Battery (AAA size).....................................................................2  
Owners Manual..................................................................1 set  
Notes  
The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the  
connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a  
malfunction.  
Turning Power On and Off  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it may  
result in malfunction.  
Do not leave the front panel open, or drive the car with the panel open  
as it may result in an accident or malfunction.  
1
Press SOURCE to turn on the unit.  
Note  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button.  
Attaching  
1
Press and hold SOURCE for at least 2 seconds to turn  
off the unit.  
1
2
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit.  
Align the groove on the front panel with the projections  
on the main unit.  
Note  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into  
the main unit.  
Source Selection  
1
Press SOURCE to change the source.  
TUNER XM/SIRIUS*1 DISC USB*2/USB iPod*3 AUX+*4  
Bluetooth Audio*5 CHANGER*6 TUNER  
*1 Only when XM Radio or SIRIUS Radio is connected.  
*2 Displayed only when no iPhone/iPod is connected.  
*3 Displayed only when the iPhone/iPod is connected.  
*4 Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to  
*5 Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is set to ADAPTER, refer to  
*6 Only when the CD changer is connected.  
Notes  
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or dust  
on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front  
panel and the main unit.  
Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to  
avoid pushing buttons by mistake.  
7-EN  
             
7
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to  
normal mode.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Notes  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time,  
after changing the car battery, etc.  
Pressing ESC returns to the previous SETUP mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.  
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
announcement, press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds after  
setting the “hour”. Minutes will reset to 00. If the display shows over  
“30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press (OPEN) to open the front panel, and then remove  
it.  
3
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.  
RESET switch  
Adjusting Volume  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level  
by 20 dB.  
1
Press MUTE to activate/deactivate the MUTE mode.  
Setting the Time and Calendar  
1
2
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the  
SETUP selection mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the General mode, and  
then press ENTER.  
Bluetooth*1 General Display Tuner*2/HD Radio*3 XM*4  
/
SIRIUS*5 Bluetooth  
*1 Displayed only when INT Mute is OFF, and the mode is set to  
other than Bluetooth Audio.  
*2 Not displayed when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
*3 Only when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
*4 Only when XM Radio is connected.  
*5 Only when SIRIUS Radio is connected.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Clock Adjust, and then  
press ENTER.  
4
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to set year.  
Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 above to set month, day, hour and  
minute.  
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Presetting Stations Manually  
Radio  
1
Tune in the station you want to store. Press and hold, for at  
least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) into which you wish to store the station.  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
BAND  
SOURCE/  
/ESC  
The display shows the band, preset number and station  
frequency memorized.  
Notes  
A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for  
each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,  
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.  
If the (F) indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by pressing  
FUNC., then you can perform the operation.  
TUNE/A.ME  
   
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
FUNC.  
Presetting Stations Automatically  
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.  
iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on HD Radio stations with  
your new CDA-117 and then preview, buy, and download them later  
from your iTunes Tagged playlist the next time you sync your iPhone/  
iPod. If the unit is connected to a Tagging compatible device, you can  
use the iTunes Tagging function. For details, refer to the Owners  
Manual of the Tagging compatible device.  
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is  
displayed.  
Press and hold TUNEA.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
The frequency on the display continues to change while the  
automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will automatically  
seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band. They will  
be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6 in order of signal strength.  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner  
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.  
Listening to Radio  
Note  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station you  
were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
1
2
Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode.  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is  
displayed.  
FM1 FM2 AM FM1  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
3
Press TUNEA.ME to select the tuning mode.  
DX (Distance mode) LOCAL (Local mode) MANUAL (Manual  
mode) DX  
1
Select the desired band, then press any one of the station  
preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired radio  
station in memory.  
Note  
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency of  
the station selected.  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Note  
If the (F) indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by pressing  
FUNC., then you can perform the operation.  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Frequency Search Function  
4
Press or to tune in the desired station.  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
Holding down or will change the frequency  
continuously.  
1
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds in Radio  
mode to activate Frequency search mode.  
Note  
If Digital Seek is set to ON, the SEEK UP/DOWN functions only stop  
on digital station frequencies while receiving an HD Radio signal. Refer  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired frequency.  
*
Press ENTER to receive the selected frequency.  
*
Operation is not required during HD Radio reception.  
Note  
Press ESC in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will  
be canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
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Receiving a Multicast Station (HD Radio™  
mode only)  
RBDS  
Multicasting is the Ability to broadcast multiple program streams over a  
single FM frequency. This increases the amount and diversity of content  
choices. A maximum of eight multicast station channels can be selected  
on this unit.  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
/ESC  
BAND  
When multicast station is received, the program number and the SPS  
indicator lights up.  
1
Press or to select the desired program service.  
Receiving the Multicast Station Program Service.  
VIEW  
TA  
FUNC./SETUP  
SPS Indicator  
Program No.  
Tag  
   
3 PTY  
The RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) is a radio information  
system. The RBDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as  
traffic information, station names.  
Program Service example:  
The RBDS digital data includes the following:  
Multicast  
Program No.  
Program Service  
PS  
TP  
TA  
Program Service Name  
Traffic Program  
Radio Station  
90.3 MHz  
90.3 MHz  
90.3 MHz  
90.3 MHz  
90.3 MHz  
90.3 MHz  
90.3 MHz  
90.3 MHz  
No.1  
No.2  
No.3  
No.4  
No.5  
No.6  
No.7  
No.8  
MPS: Main Program Service  
SPS: Sub-program Service  
SPS: Sub-program Service  
SPS: Sub-program Service  
SPS: Sub-program Service  
SPS: Sub-program Service  
SPS: Sub-program Service  
SPS: Sub-program Service  
Traffic Announcement  
Setting the Time to automatically Adjust  
When you set to ON, the time is automatically adjusted by RBDS data.  
1
2
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the  
SETUP mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Tuner mode, and  
then press ENTER.  
Bluetooth*1 General Display Tuner*2/HD Radio*3 XM*4/  
SIRIUS*5 Bluetooth  
*1 Displayed only when INT Mute is OFF, and the mode is set to  
other than Bluetooth Audio.  
*2 Not displayed when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
*3 Only when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
*4 Only when XM Radio is connected.  
*5 Only when SIRIUS Radio is connected.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Auto Clock, and then  
press ENTER.  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.  
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to  
normal mode.  
Notes  
Pressing ESC during the procedure will return to the previous  
mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds in the SETUP mode, the  
setting mode is canceled.  
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Receiving Traffic Information  
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing  
CD or Radio  
1
2
Press and hold TA for at least 2 seconds so that the “TA”  
indicator lights up.  
1
2
Press and hold TA for at least 2 seconds so that the “TA”  
indicator lights up.  
Press or to select your desired traffic information  
station.  
Press or to select a traffic information station if  
necessary.  
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the “TP” indicator  
lights up.  
When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit  
automatically mutes the CD player or the regular FM broadcast.  
When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit  
automatically returns to the original source play before the  
traffic information broadcast began.  
Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast. If  
traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in the  
standby mode. When a traffic information broadcast begins, the  
unit automatically receives it and the display shows “T. INFO.  
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will  
automatically set in the standby mode.  
When traffic information stations cannot be received:  
In the tuner mode:  
When the TP signal can no longer be received for over 1 minute,  
the “TA” indicator blinks.  
Notes  
If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a certain level, the  
unit remains in the receiving mode for 1 minute. If the signal remains  
below a certain level for over 1 minute, the “TA” indicator blinks.  
If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received,  
lightly press BAND to skip that traffic information message. The TA  
mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic  
information message.  
In the CD mode:  
When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic  
information station of another frequency will be selected  
automatically.  
3
Press and hold TA for at least 2 seconds to deactivate the  
Traffic Information mode.  
If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the  
changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is  
received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to  
the level memorized.  
The “TA” indicator goes out.  
In the TA mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.  
Using iTunes tagging  
PTY (Program Type) Tuning  
iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on RBDS stations with your  
new CDA-117 and then preview, buy, and download them later from  
your iTunes Tagged playlist the next time you sync your iPhone/iPod.  
1
2
Press FUNC. so that the (F) indicator lights up.  
Note  
Press 3 PTY to activate the PTY mode, while the unit is in  
Radio (FM receiving) mode.  
For details on the iPhone/iPod models usable with this unit, refer to  
The Program Type of the station being currently received will be  
displayed for 5 seconds.  
If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, “No PTY” will be  
displayed for 5 seconds.  
1
Tune in the desired RBDS station.  
If there is tag information, “Tag” appears in the display.  
2
3
Press Tag while desired song is broadcasting.  
The “Tag” blinks at the same time the unit beeps for 2 times and  
“Tagging …” is displayed.  
If no RBDS station can be received, the display shows “No PTY.  
Note  
If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after pressing 3 PTY, the  
PTY mode will be automatically canceled.  
When completed, “Tag stored” is displayed and the “Tag”  
indicator lights up at the same time the unit beeps for  
3
4
Press or within 5 seconds after activating the  
PTY mode to choose the desired program type while the  
PTY (program type) is being displayed.  
*
2 times .  
*
When completed, “Tag count X” (X is the total amount of stored  
tag information) is displayed if no iPhone/iPod is connected.  
Each press scrolls the program type by one.  
Notes  
Press 3 PTY within 5 seconds after selecting the program  
type to start searching for a station in the selected  
program type.  
When Beep is set to OFF, there will be no beep sound during operation.  
During tagging, the iPhone/iPod takes priority to save the tag  
information. If no iPhone/iPod is connected, the tag information is  
saved to this unit.  
The chosen program type display blinks during searching and  
lights when a station is found.  
When the memory of iPhone/iPod is full, “iPod Memory Full” is  
displayed and the unit beeps 2 times. The tag information will be stored  
to the unit.  
During tagging, changing the source or RBDS station or traffic  
information, etc., is received, the tagging will be canceled; however,  
“Cannot Tag” will not be displayed in this case.  
This unit can store up to 50 pieces of tag information. When the  
memory of the unit is full, “Tuner Memory Full Connect iPod” may be  
displayed and the unit beeps 2 times.  
If no PTY station is found, “No PTY” will be displayed for  
5 seconds.  
5
Press FUNC. to activate the normal mode.  
The (F) indicator goes out.  
Note  
Operate the unit while the (F) indicator lights up. If no operation is  
performed for 5 seconds, the (F) indicator goes out.  
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When an iPod that doesn't support the tagging function is connected,  
“Non-Tagging iPod” may be displayed.  
When the iPhone/iPod is disconnected from the unit during tagging, its  
tag information will be stored in the unit.  
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC  
If there is stored tag information on the unit, when an iPhone/iPod  
supporting the tag function is connected, the stored tag information will  
be transferred to the iPhone/iPod automatically. When the iPhone/iPod  
memory becomes full, “iPod Memory Full” will be displayed, and any  
remaining tag information on the unit will not be transferred to the  
iPhone/iPod.  
If tag information already exists, “Already Tagged” will be displayed  
when you try to tag information again.  
Tagging may be canceled by changing the frequency or station, and the  
message “Cannot Tag”, etc., may not be displayed.  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
/ESC  
SOURCE/  
(OPEN)  
If a song is tagged and the remaining storage volume of the connected  
iPhone/iPod is sufficient to hold the song’s tag information, it will be  
saved on the iPhone/iPod.  
VIEW  
4 5   
FUNC.  
   
Displaying Radio Text  
Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.  
Playback  
1
Press VIEW while receiving FM in the radio mode to select  
the Radio Text display.  
1
2
Press (OPEN).  
The front panel will open.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
Note  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE to switch to the  
DISC mode.  
3
4
While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press or to select  
the desired folder.  
Pressing and holding or will change folders continuously.  
Press or to select the desired track (file).  
Pressing and holding or will fast backward/fast  
forward track continuously.  
Note  
If a song is fast reversed to its beginning in pause mode, the song will be  
played back automatically.  
5
6
To pause playback, press .  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
After pressing (OPEN) to open the front panel, press   
to eject the disc.  
Notes  
Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one  
disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.  
Three-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be used.  
WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from iTunes  
Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be  
played back on this unit.  
The track display for MP3/WMA/AAC data playback is the file  
numbers recorded on the disc.  
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The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
Press VIEW to switch the display. For details, refer to “Displaying the  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired track, and  
then press ENTER.  
This will play the selected track.  
Notes  
Press ESC in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is  
canceled if no operation is performed for 60 seconds.  
When CD Text Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be canceled.  
Repeat Play  
In CD changer mode, searches can only be made using the track  
numbers associated with each song, even though discs utilize CD text.  
1
Press 4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
RPT*1 RPT *2 RPT *3 (off) RPT  
*1 Only a track/file is repeatedly played back.  
*2 Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back (MP3/WMA/  
AAC mode only).  
Folder/File Name Search (Concerning MP3/  
WMA/AAC)  
*3 A disc is repeatedly played back (When a CD changer is  
connected.).  
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.  
Notes  
If RPT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode, M.I.X.  
Folder Name Search mode  
will apply to the current disc only.  
If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: Press  
FUNC. to select the desired function (RPT/M.I.X.). Perform this  
operation within 5 seconds.  
1
2
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press ENTER to  
activate the search mode.  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search  
mode, and then press ENTER.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder.  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play  
back the first file in the selected folder.  
1
Press 5 .  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
MIX*1 MIX *2 MIX *3 (off) MIX  
Notes  
Press and hold ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for  
60 seconds.  
*1 The tracks are played back in random sequence (CD mode  
only).  
*2 Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence (MP3/  
WMA/AAC mode only).  
*3 For CD, the tracks on all the CDs in the current magazine will  
be included in the random playback sequence. (When a CD  
changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function is connected.);  
For MP3/WMA/AAC, files are played back in random  
sequence. If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected, all  
files in a disc are played back in random sequence, and playback  
shifts to the next disc.  
To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press ENTER.  
Files in the folder may be searched.  
Press or to select folders in which to search for a file.  
Press ESC to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to  
select File Name Search mode.  
When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be canceled.  
The root folder of a disc is displayed as “\ROOT”.  
File Name Search mode  
Note  
If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT (REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
1
2
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press ENTER to  
activate the search mode.  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select File Name Search mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
Note  
If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: Press  
3
4
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder.  
FUNC. to select the desired function (RPT/M.I.X.). Perform this  
operation within 5 seconds.  
Press ENTER to play back the selected file.  
Notes  
Searching for CD Text  
Press and hold ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for  
60 seconds.  
Press ESC in the search mode to return to the previous mode.  
When File Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be canceled.  
On discs utilizing CD Text, songs can be searched and played by using  
their recorded titles. For discs without CD Text, searches are made using  
the track numbers associated with each song.  
1
Press ENTER during play.  
This will set the search mode.  
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Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
MP3  
Quick Search  
Sampling rates:  
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz,  
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz  
You can search for tracks (files).  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
WMA  
Sampling rates:  
Bit rates:  
1
2
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds in the CD/  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz  
48 - 192 kbps  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
AAC  
Sampling rates:  
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz,  
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12  
kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
Notes  
Press ESC in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is  
Bit rates:  
16 - 320 kbps  
canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
When Quick Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode  
will be canceled.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates.  
In the USB mode, the playback time may not be correctly displayed  
when a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
Search Position Memory  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA/AAC tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display the title  
(track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA/AAC tag data.  
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric characters (up to  
30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags) and the underscore. For  
non-supported characters, “No Support” is displayed.  
If information contains characters other than ID3 tag information, the  
audio file may not be played back.  
During playback, you can quickly return to the last-selected hierarchy  
level in the search mode.  
1
Press ESC.  
The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode is displayed.  
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the  
contents.  
Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC  
About MP3/WMA/AAC  
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R, CD-RW using  
CD-R writing software or stored to a USB Memory. A disc can hold up to  
510 files/folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number of  
folders is 255. This unit can recognize at most 20 Banks (1, 000 files per  
Bank) stored in USB Memory/Portable audio player.  
Playback may not be performed if a disc or USB Memory exceeds the  
limitations described above.  
Do not make a file’s playback time more than 1 hour.  
CAUTION  
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/  
WMA/AAC data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it,  
whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright  
holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by  
international treaty.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and  
CD-RWs.  
What is MP3?  
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a compression  
standard prescribed by the ISO, the International Standardization  
Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the IEC.  
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is capable of  
compressing audio data at extremely high ratios, reducing the size of  
music files to as much as one-tenth their original size. This is achieved  
while still maintaining near CD quality. The MP3 format realizes such  
high compression ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either  
inaudible to the human ear or masked by other sounds.  
This device also can play back USB Memory media.  
Corresponding File Systems  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2.  
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember.  
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory).  
The number of characters for a folder/file name is limited.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers  
0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and other  
standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes the file  
names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.  
What is WMA?  
WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,is compressed audio data.  
WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality sound  
with small file sizes.  
This device also supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB Memory device.  
Formats supported  
This device supports 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.  
What is AAC?  
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding, and is a basic  
format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.  
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files  
Order of files  
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC codecs.  
For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the user’s manual  
for that software.  
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them  
to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what is expected.  
MP3/WMA/AAC files that are playable on this device have the file  
extensions “mp3”/“wma”/“m4a”. Files with no extension cannot be  
played back (WMA ver. 7, 8 and 9 are supported). Protected files are not  
supported, neither are raw AAC files (using the “.aac” extension).  
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm that the  
software being used conforms to the acceptable formats listed above.  
It’s possible that the format may be unplayable even though the  
extension is valid.  
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.  
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Verify the writing order in the software’s documentation. The playback  
order of the folders and files is as follows.  
Sound Setting  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
Root folder  
SOURCE/  
/ESC  
BAND  
*
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
AUDIO/SOUND SETUP  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Balance  
(Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between  
Front and Rear)/Black Out/Defeat  
Folder  
MP3/WMA/AAC File  
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to choose the desired mode.  
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
SUBWOOFER*1 BALANCE FADER BLACK OUT*2 DEFEAT  
*
The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is contained  
in the folder.  
VOLUME SUBWOOFER  
Terminology  
*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be  
*2 When Blackout mode is turned on, after 5 seconds, all display  
indications on this unit will turn off to reduce power  
Bit rate  
This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The higher  
the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files.  
consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
Sampling rate  
Subwoofer level  
Balance  
0 ~ 15  
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled  
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, so  
the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The higher  
the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the  
volume of data.  
−15 (L) ~ 15 (R)  
−15 (R) ~ 15 (F)  
ON/OFF  
Fader  
Black Out  
Defeat  
Encoding  
ON/OFF  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into the  
specified audio compression format.  
Volume  
0 ~ 35  
Notes  
Tag  
If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the  
SUBWOOFER, BALANCE, FADER, BLACK OUT or DEFEAT mode,  
the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
If any button on the unit is pressed during the Blackout Mode, the  
function is displayed for 5 seconds before returning to Blackout mode.  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names, etc.,  
written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.  
Root folder  
The root folder (or root directory) is found at the top of the file system.  
The root folder contains all folders and files. It is created automatically  
for all burned discs.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained in each mode.  
Note  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
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Setting the Subwoofer System  
Sound Setting  
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System 1 or System 2 for  
the desired subwoofer effect.  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and  
usage. From the SOUND SETUP menu, Audio Setting can be modified.  
Setting item: SUBW. System  
Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the setting modes to modify.  
See the applicable section below for details about the  
selected setting item.  
Setting contents:  
SYSTEM 1 (Initial setting) / SYSTEM 2  
SYSTEM 1:  
Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.  
1
2
Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the Sound Setting mode.  
SYSTEM 2:  
Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting.  
For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still  
audible.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired sound  
setting menu, and then press ENTER.  
HPF*1 Subwoofer SUBW. System*2 SUBW. Phase*2  
SUBW. Channel*2 Media Xpander MX Level*3 EQ Mode   
Setting the Subwoofer Phase  
TCR Parameter Sound Field*4 HPF  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°) or  
SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). To adjust the level, turn the Rotary  
encoder.  
*1 Adjustment cannot be performed when an external audio  
processor is connected or Defeat is set to ON.  
*2 These functions are inoperable when Subwoofer is set to OFF.  
*3 This function is effective only when Media Xpander is set to ON.  
*4 In step 2, two sound adjustment items (Parametric EQ/Graphic  
EQ, T.Correction) can be selected in Sound Field Adjustment  
mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and  
then press ENTER to continue to step 3.  
Setting item: SUBW. Phase  
Setting contents:  
0° (Initial setting) / 180°  
Setting the Subwoofer Channel (SUBW.  
Channel)  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then  
press ENTER.  
(e.g. Select Subwoofer ON or Subwoofer OFF)  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to  
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.  
Press and hold ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to  
normal mode.  
Setting item: SUBW. Channel  
Setting contents:  
STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO  
Notes  
Media Xpander, Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ Adjustment, EQ Mode  
STEREO:  
Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
and MX Level Adjustment are inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
Pressing ESC returns to the previous Sound menu mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, Sound menu mode is  
canceled.  
MONO:  
Subwoofer monaural output  
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF  
Adjusting the High Pass Filter  
When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level  
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal  
taste.  
Setting item: Media Xpander  
Setting item: HPF  
Setting contents:  
OFF (Initial setting) / ON  
Setting contents:  
OFF (Initial setting) / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 100 Hz  
Setting the MX Level  
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct  
regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB Memory and  
iPhone/iPod, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars  
with a lot of road noise.  
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level  
Setting item: Subwoofer  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
1
Changing the source to which you want to apply Media  
Xpander.  
ON:  
FM (MX level 1 to 3):  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and produces  
well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
The subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA  
OFF:  
CD (MX level 1 to 3):  
No subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA  
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback. MX  
takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a more  
clear, clean output.  
CMPM/SAT (MX level 1 to 3):  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of compression.  
This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.  
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DVD (Video CD) (MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):  
Band-2  
Band-3  
Band-4  
Band-5  
160 Hz~1 kHz  
630 Hz~4 kHz  
1.6 kHz~10 kHz  
10 kHz~17.5 kHz  
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
(DVD MUSIC):  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as music  
clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound accurately.  
AUX (MX level 1):  
Choose the MX mode (CMPM, MOVIE, or MUSIC) that corresponds  
to the media connected.  
3
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
Adjustable level: −6 to +6 dB  
Notes  
Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA/AAC can  
have its own MX setting.  
Press SOURCE to set the bandwidth (Q).  
Adjustable bandwidth: 1, 2, 3, 4  
On disks with both MP3/WMA/AAC and CD-DA, when the source  
changes from “MP3/WMA/AAC to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/  
WMA/AAC”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.  
Setting to Non Effect sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
There is no MX mode for AM radio.  
To adjust another band, repeat steps 1 to 4 and adjust all  
bands.  
Note  
While adjusting the Parametric EQ, you should consider the frequency  
response of the connected speakers.  
If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H701, etc.) is  
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source. Since  
the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the audio  
processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual  
of the audio processor.  
“CMPM” is applied for MP3/WMA/AAC and iPhone/iPod.  
“SAT” is applied for XM radio and SIRIUS radio.  
Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve  
You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the graphic equalizer curve,  
set the EQ Mode to Graphic EQ. For details, refer to “Setting EQ mode”  
Setting EQ mode  
1
After selecting Graphic EQ from the Sound Field mode,  
press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6   
This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic  
equalizer.  
Setting item: EQ Mode  
Band 7 Band 1  
Setting contents:  
Parametric EQ (Initial setting) / Graphic EQ  
Band-1  
80 Hz  
250 Hz  
500 Hz  
1 kHz  
Band-2  
Band-3  
Band-4  
Band-5  
Band-6  
Band-7  
PEQ:  
5-band Parametric EQ  
GEQ:  
7-band Graphic EQ  
4 kHz  
8 kHz  
Setting the Time Correction Unit (TCR  
Parameter)  
16 kHz  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.  
Adjustable output level: −6 to +6 dB  
Setting item: TCR Parameter  
To adjust another band, repeat steps 1 and 2, and then  
adjust all bands.  
Setting contents:  
cm (Initial setting) / inch  
Adjusting the Time Correction  
Sound Field Adjustment  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to About Time  
The setting of Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ and Time Correction can be  
adjusted in this mode.  
1
After selecting T.Correction from the Sound Field mode,  
press BAND to select a speaker to be adjusted.  
F-L*1 F-R*2 R-L*3 R-R*4 SW-L SW-R F-L  
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the Parametric Equalizer  
Curve, set the EQ Mode to Parametric EQ. For details, refer to “Setting  
*1 Front-L (Initial setting)  
*2 Front -R  
*3 Rear-L  
*4 Rear-R  
1
After selecting Parametric EQ from the Sound Field mode,  
press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the distance correction  
value (0.0 to 336.6cm).  
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 1  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) - (distance to other speakers)  
2
Press or to select frequency bands.  
Adjustable frequency bands: 63 Hz to 17.5 kHz (in 1/3 octave  
steps).  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set another speaker.  
By setting these values to make its sound reach the listening  
position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.  
Band-1  
63 Hz~200 Hz  
17-EN  
           
Storing the Sound Field Adjustment Settings  
The Sound Field Settings containing Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ and  
T.Correction settings can be stored in the preset memory.  
Other Functions  
1
When the settings of Sound Field have been completed,  
select any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) in any  
item of the Sound Field mode (e.g. Parametric EQ), press  
and hold the desired preset buttons for at least 2 seconds.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select PROTECT YES/NO, and  
then press ENTER to store the adjusted contents.  
PROTECT YES (Initial setting) PROTECT NO  
VIEW  
Notes  
If YES is selected, the adjusted contents are protected and stored into the  
preset buttons. When you want to store the parameter into a protected  
preset button, “Replace NO/YES” can be selected.  
Displaying the Text  
If NO is selected, the preset is stored.  
While performing this operation, all adjusted contents of Parametric  
EQ/Graphic EQ and T.Correction will be stored in the preset buttons.  
The stored contents are not deleted even when resetting the unit or  
disconnecting the battery.  
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/AAC files.  
The stored contents can be recalled by performing operation (refer to  
1
Press VIEW.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment  
Settings  
Note  
When the Text Scroll is set to Manual, press and hold VIEW for at least  
2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time (except Radio  
mode).  
The stored Sound Field Settings contain Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ and  
T.Correction settings that are stored in the preset memory.  
The display in Radio mode:  
1
After selecting any item of the Sound Field mode (e.g.  
Parametric EQ), press any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired characteristic in memory  
to recall the stored settings.  
If there is PS (Program Service Name)  
PS (Program Service Name)*1  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
2
Press the preset buttons (1 through 6) again to return to  
the Sound Field mode.  
Calendar  
Clock  
PS (Program Service Name)*1  
PTY (Program Type)  
Note  
While performing this operation, all adjustment contents of Parametric  
EQ/Graphic EQ and T.Correction stored in the preset buttons will be  
recalled.  
PS (Program Service Name)*1  
(Blank)  
Radio Text  
Radio Text  
If there is no PS (Program Service Name)  
(Blank)  
FREQUENCY  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Calendar  
Clock  
FREQUENCY  
PTY (Program Type)  
Radio Text  
Radio Text  
FREQUENCY  
(Blank)  
18-EN  
       
The display in HD Radio mode:  
page 23) is set to Auto”, the display cannot be switched by  
pressing VIEW. The display contents switch alternately.  
*7 RADIO STATION NAME can be switched between “Long” and  
Displayed in 1 line when “Short” is set, displayed in 2 lines when  
“Long” is set.  
Frequency  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
*7  
*6  
Station Call Letter*5  
Station Call Letter*5  
Calendar  
Clock  
About the indication display  
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the  
mode.  
*6  
Album Name*5  
Song Name*5  
Artist Name*5  
Song Name*5  
MP3/  
SAT RADIO/  
HD Radio  
Mode  
Indicator/  
Mode  
WMA/  
AAC  
iPod  
Mode  
CD Mode  
Frequency  
(Blank)  
Mode  
Folder  
Name  
being  
displayed  
The display in CD mode:  
Artist  
Name  
being  
displayed  
Artist  
Name  
being  
Artist  
Name being  
displayed  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Track No.  
Elapsed Time  
displayed  
Album  
Album  
Name  
being  
Album  
Name  
being  
Text (Disc Name)*2  
Text (Track Name)*2  
Name being  
displayed  
(HD Radio  
mode only)  
Calendar  
Clock  
displayed  
displayed  
Track No.  
File  
Elapsed Time  
Name  
being  
displayed  
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:  
Text (Disc  
Name)  
being  
displayed  
Folder No./File No.  
Elapsed Time  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Text  
Song  
Name  
being  
displayed  
Song  
Name  
being  
(Track  
Name)  
being  
Song  
Name being  
displayed  
*6  
Artist Name*4  
Song Name*4  
Calendar  
Clock  
displayed  
displayed  
Auxiliary  
Data Field  
being  
displayed  
(XM Radio  
only)  
*6  
Folder Name*3  
File Name  
Album Name*4  
Song Name*4  
Folder No./File No.  
Elapsed Time  
Channel  
NO./Channel  
Name being  
displayed  
(XM/SIRIUS  
only)  
*1 Press and hold VIEW for at least 2 seconds if PS is displayed in  
the radio mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
*2 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
*3 The root folder of disc/USB Memory is displayed as “\ROOT”.  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
*4 If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag  
information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed  
(e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other tag  
data is ignored.  
Category  
Name being  
displayed  
(XM/SIRIUS  
only)  
ID NO. (XM  
Radio only)  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
*5 When an HD Radio signal is received, text information such as  
Radio Station, Artist, etc., is displayed.  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
19-EN  
 
MP3/  
WMA/  
AAC  
SAT RADIO/  
HD Radio  
Mode  
Indicator/  
Mode  
iPod  
CD Mode  
Mode  
SETUP  
Mode  
Composer  
Name being  
displayed  
(SIRIUS Radio  
only)  
BAND  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
/ESC  
SOURCE/  
Station Call  
Letter being  
displayed  
(HD Radio  
mode only)  
SPS being  
displayed  
(HD Radio  
mode only)  
SETUP  
About “Text”  
Setting  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and  
track name. Such text information is referred to as “text.  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. From the SETUP menu, General Setting, Display Setting, etc., can  
be modified.  
Notes  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
depending on the character type.  
The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text  
information to be displayed.  
If there is no TEXT information, the display is blank.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending  
on the contents.  
Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the SETUP modes to modify.  
See the applicable section below for details about the  
selected SETUP item.  
1
2
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the  
SETUP mode.  
Displaying Time  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and  
then press ENTER.  
Bluetooth*1 General Display Tuner*2/HD Radio*3 XM*4/  
1
Press VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
SIRIUS*5 Bluetooth  
Each press changes the display.  
(e.g. Select General)  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a setting item, and then  
press ENTER.  
(e.g. Select Power IC)  
Note  
Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode will  
interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected will be  
displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display.  
Bluetooth:  
Bluetooth IN  
General:  
Birthday Set Clock Mode Clock Adjust*6 Calendar   
Play Mode Beep INT Mute*7 AUX+ Setup AUX+  
Name*8 AUX IN GAIN*8 Digital AUX D.AUX Name*9  
AUX IN AUX Name*10 Changer Name Power IC   
Language Set Demo Birthday Set  
Display:  
Dimmer Dimmer Level Scroll Type Text Scroll Font  
Select BGV Select Opening MSG Dimmer  
Tuner:  
Auto Clock*11 FM Tuner Set Auto Clock  
XM:  
XM ADF  
SIRIUS:  
Clear Lock Clear Skip Sports S-Seek Clear Lock  
HD Radio:  
Station Call Digital Seek Station Call  
*1 Displayed only when INT Mute is OFF and the mode is set to  
other than BLUETOOTH Audio.  
*2 Not displayed when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
*3 Only when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
20-EN  
       
*4 Only when XM Radio is connected. For the XM Radio setting,  
*5 Only when SIRIUS Radio is connected.  
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode)  
You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on  
your preference.  
*7 Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is OFF.  
Setting item: Clock Mode  
*8 Displayed only when AUX+ Setup is ON.  
*9 Displayed only when Digital AUX is ON.  
Setting contents:  
AM (Before noon) 12:00 (12-hour) (Initial setting) / 00:00  
(24-hour)  
*10 Displayed only when AUX IN is ON.  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then  
press ENTER.  
(e.g. Select Power IC ON or Power IC OFF)  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
(Calendar)  
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the time  
is displayed.  
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to  
normal mode.  
Setting item: Calendar  
Notes  
Pressing ESC returns to the previous SETUP mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.  
Setting contents:  
dd/mm/yyyy / yyyy/mm/dd / mm/dd/yyyy (Initial setting)  
yyyy :  
Shows the year  
BLUETOOTH Setting  
mm :  
Shows the month  
Select Bluetooth from the setup main menu in step 2 above.  
dd :  
Shows the day  
Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection  
If an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is connected,  
you can place a hands-free call by a BLUETOOTH-equipped mobile  
phone. Make this setting when the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE  
(KCE-400BT) is connected and the BLUETOOTH function is used. For  
details, refer to the Owners Manual of the optional BLUETOOTH  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT). Set ADAPTER when the BLUETOOTH  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is connected.  
ex. dd/mm/yyyy 01/11/2009  
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (Play Mode)  
This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC  
data (created in Enhanced CD (CD Extra) format). However, in some  
situations, playback of an enhanced CD may be difficult. In this case,  
you can select playback of a single session only, containing the CD data.  
When a disc contains both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data, playback  
starts from the CD data portion of the disc.  
Setting item: Bluetooth IN  
Setting contents:  
ADAPTER / OFF (Initial setting)  
Setting item: Play Mode  
Notes  
Setting contents:  
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA&MP3/WMA  
The button can be used only when the optional BLUETOOTH  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is connected.  
CD-DA:  
If the mobile phone compatible with the Voice Dial function is  
connected, the Voice Dial function can be used.  
When INT Mute is set to ON, the BLUETOOTH setting cannot be  
made. When the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is  
connected, set INT Mute to OFF. Refer to “Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
Only the CD data in Session 1 can be played back.  
CDDA&MP3/WMA:  
CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed mode, and multi-session  
discs can be played back.  
Note  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been  
inserted, remove it first. (If you use an MP3 changer, you have to  
change discs.)  
General Setting  
General is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
Birthday Opening Message Setting (Birthday  
Set)  
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending  
upon the button pressed.  
While Opening MSG is set to ON (refer to “Opening Message ON/OFF  
Setting” on page 24), and then input your birthday details, a message can  
be displayed on that day. Turn the Rotary encoder to set “mm”  
(Month), and then press ENTER. Turn the Rotary encoder again to  
set “dd” (Date).  
Setting item: Beep  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
Setting item: Birthday Set  
Setting contents:  
mm/dd  
21-EN  
               
Depending on the connected audio processor, DVD player sound may  
continue to be output, even though the source is changed to another  
one. If this occurs, set the DVD player’s power to OFF.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT Mute)  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device.  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
Setting item: INT Mute  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/RCA  
Interface cable (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) to  
this component.  
You can change the AUX name display when AUX IN is set to ON. Press  
ENTER when AUX IN is set to ON, and select AUX Name by  
turning the Rotary encoder, and then press ENTER.  
After that, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired AUX name. If  
the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX names.  
Setting contents:  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
Setting the AUX+ Setup Mode  
You can input the audio of an external device, (such as a Portable audio  
player) to the BLUETOOTH interface connector of this unit. A special  
Conversion cable (KCE-237B) is necessary to adapt the BLUETOOTH  
interface connector as an AUX IN.  
A portable music device and a BLUETOOTH INTERFACE  
(KCE-400BT) cannot be connected to the BLUETOOTH interface  
connector at the same time.  
Setting item: AUX IN  
Setting contents:  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
Note  
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE to select AUX mode and  
then press BAND to select your desired device.  
Setting item: AUX+ Setup  
Setting contents:  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
ON*:  
Changer Name Setting  
Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If SOURCE is  
pressed and AUX+ is selected, the sound of the portable device is  
input to the unit.  
This setting is used when the head unit is connected to the USB Adapter  
for MP3 (KCA-620M). You can set the name to be displayed on the unit  
depending on the device to which the USB Adapter for MP3  
(KCA-620M) is connected.  
*
You can change the AUX+ Name display when AUX+ Setup is  
set to ON. Press ENTER when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON,  
and select AUX+ Name by turning the Rotary encoder, then  
press ENTER. After that, turn the Rotary encoder to  
select the desired AUX+ Name.  
Setting item: Changer Name  
Setting contents:  
Changer (Initial setting) / USB / Portable  
OFF:  
When set to OFF, AUX+ source cannot be selected.  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
Setting the AUX+ Level (AUX IN GAIN)  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
After setting to ON in “Setting the AUX+ Setup Mode, this setting can  
be carried out.  
Setting item: Power IC  
Setting item: AUX IN GAIN  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
Setting contents:  
Low (Initial setting) / High  
Power IC ON :  
The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Low:  
Decreases the external input audio level.  
Power IC OFF :  
High:  
Use this mode when the line output of this unit is used to drive an  
external amplifier. In this setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier  
is turned OFF and can not drive speakers.  
Increases the external input audio level.  
Setting the External Digital Input  
POWER IC ON:  
When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor  
(PXA-H701) and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with  
Ai-NET are connected, set Digital AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel  
surround sound.  
You can change the Digital AUX name display when Digital AUX is set  
to ON. Press ENTERwhen Digital AUX is set to ON, and select  
Digital AUX name by turning the Rotary encoder, then press  
ENTER. After that, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Digital AUX name.  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
Setting item: Digital AUX  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Setting contents:  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
Rear  
left  
Notes  
SPEAKER  
Front  
Press SOURCE, and select the D.Aux mode, and adjust the volume,  
etc.  
LEFT FRONT  
left  
After input selection is completed, turn the ignition off and back on  
again. Setting of the optical digital input switch is completed.  
22-EN  
               
Scroll Type Setting  
POWER IC OFF:  
Choose from two scrolling methods.  
Select the type you prefer.  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
Setting item: Scroll Type  
Setting contents:  
TYPE 1 / TYPE 2 (Initial setting)  
Rear  
left  
TYPE 1 :  
Rear  
right  
The characters scroll from right to left, one character at a time,  
until the entire title has scrolled.  
TYPE 2 :  
Note  
No sound is produced by the system when the Power IC is set to OFF.  
Words are built up from left to right, a single character at a time.  
When the display is full, it is cleared and the subsequent words are  
displayed the same way until all words of the title have been  
shown.  
Setting the Language Font  
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll)  
Two types of font can be selected.  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on  
CD-TEXT discs, as well as text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files,  
folder names, tags, HD Radio broadcasts and SAT Radio.  
Setting item: Language Set  
Setting contents:  
Language 1 (Initial setting) / Language 2  
Setting item: Text Scroll  
Language 1 :  
Normal Font  
Setting contents:  
Auto / Manual (Initial setting)  
Language 2 :  
European Font  
Text Scroll Auto:  
CD text information, folder and file names, HD Radio and SAT  
Radio text are scrolled continuously. In addition, all tag  
information is automatically rotated in the display continuously,  
without pressing the VIEW button. (except SAT Radio)  
Demonstration  
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.  
Text Scroll Manual:  
The above information is scrolled only when a disc is loaded, a  
channel or track is changed, etc.  
Setting item: Demo  
Setting contents:  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
Note  
In parts of the display, scrolling may not occur, or scroll content may  
differ.  
Note  
To quit Demo mode, set to Demo OFF.  
Switching the Character Font  
Display Setting  
Two types of font can be selected.  
You can select the font type you like.  
Display is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Dimmer Control  
Setting item: Font Select  
Setting contents:  
TYPE 1 (Initial setting) / TYPE 2  
Set the Dimmer control to Auto to decrease the illumination brightness  
of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if  
you feel the units backlighting is too bright at night.  
Switching the Animation Display Type (BGV  
Select)  
Setting item: Dimmer  
Setting contents:  
Auto (Initial setting) / Manual  
You can select your favorite animation display for background from 4  
types.  
Dimmer Level Setting  
Setting item: BGV Select  
In the Dimmer Level setting, three levels are available, the highest level  
(Lev3) being the dimmest when the car headlights are on.  
Setting contents:  
OFF (Initial setting) / TYPE 1 / TYPE 2 / TYPE 3 / TYPE 4  
Setting item: Dimmer Level  
Setting contents:  
Lev1 (Initial setting) / Lev2 / Lev3  
23-EN  
                 
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting  
Clearing the Setting of Skipped Channels  
This unit includes a special message feature with various patterns, which  
when enabled displays opening messages for certain occasions.  
For example, when you turn this unit on December 25th (according to  
the units date setting), a Christmas greeting is displayed if the Opening  
Message is set to ON.  
The optional SIRIUS Receiver Box may have the ability to create an  
undesired channel list. Using the channel UP/DOWN operation skips  
the channels in this list automatically. The following operation will  
prevent the skipping of the listed channels.  
Setting item: Clear Skip  
Setting item: Opening MSG  
Setting contents:  
Setting contents:  
Yes / No  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
Yes:  
Clear the setting of skipped channels.  
Tuner Setting  
No:  
Keep the skip state.  
Tuner is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Notes  
You cannot set a channel as skipped channel from this unit. Please  
operate from the SIRIUS Receiver Box. For details, refer to the owner's  
manual of the optional SIRIUS Receiver Box.  
Depending on the connected SIRIUS Interface, this setting item may not  
be displayed.  
Setting the TUNER (FM) tone quality  
This unit can set your preferred tone quality for FM radio source.  
Setting item: FM Tuner Set  
Setting contents:  
Normal (Initial setting) / HiFi / Stable  
Setting the Favorite Sports Team announcement  
The following operation sets the announcement for your favorite sports  
team.  
Normal:  
Standard setting  
HiFi:  
Setting item: Sports  
High-quality setting  
Stable:  
Control noise  
Setting contents:  
Favorite Teams / Game Alert  
Note  
Favorite Teams  
After access to this item, a sports league list will be displayed.  
Noise may be more noticeable when HiFi is set, depending on the  
reception status. In this case, the Normal setting is recommended.  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired league, and  
then press ENTER.  
SIRIUS Radio Setting (Only when a SIRIUS  
Receiver Box is connected)  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a team you want to store,  
and then press ENTER.  
The screen will ask which kind of alert you wish to have.  
Note  
SIRIUS is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Select “None” on the list if you do not want to store in memory.  
No alert interruption will occur.  
Unlock the Locked Channels  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired alert type, and  
then press ENTER.  
The connected optional SIRIUS Receiver Box may have the ability to  
lock out channels with password protection. The locked channels can  
not be accessed with this unit. However, the following operation will  
clear the lock to receive these channels as normal.  
Initial Game Alert/All Score Updates (Initial  
setting)  
Initial Game Alert:  
The alert display interrupts when the game begins.  
All Score Updates:  
The alert display interrupts by game progress (change  
of score, game result, etc.).  
Setting item: Clear Lock  
Setting contents:  
Yes / No  
Game Alert  
After access to this item, operate the unit as follow.  
Yes:  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder to set Game Alert to On or Off, and  
then press ENTER.  
If On is set, the alert for all stored sports teams is set.  
If Off is set, no announcements will be made.  
Unlock the locked channels.  
No:  
Keep the lock state.  
Notes  
Setting the Sirius Seek (S-Seek) Alert  
You cannot set a channel as lock channel from this unit. Please operate  
from the SIRIUS Receiver Box. For details, refer to the owner's manual  
of the optional SIRIUS Receiver Box.  
The following operations can be performed to change the Sirius Seek  
Alert settings.  
Depending on the connected SIRIUS Interface, this setting item may not  
be displayed.  
Setting item: S-Seek  
Setting contents:  
S-Seek Alert / Delete All / Memory Recall  
S-Seek Alert  
This feature allows you to capture information in the Receiver’s  
memory about the currently tuned programming– artist or song.  
When S-Seek Alert is ON, the Receiver then continuously searches  
all incoming SIRIUS channels and alerts the user when a program  
saved in memory matches a selection currently being played.  
After access to this item, operate the unit as follow.  
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1
Turn the Rotary encoder to set S-Seek Alert to On or Off, and  
then press ENTER.  
If On is set, the alert for all stored Artists/Songs is set.  
If Off is set, no announcements will be made.  
HD Radio Reception (only when HD Radio  
Tuner module is connected)  
Delete All  
HD Radio mode is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
The operation will delete all alerts (artists, songs and team) stored  
in memory.  
After access to this item, operate the unit as follow.  
HD Radio Station Call Setting  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Yes, and then press  
ENTER.  
In the HD Radio mode, the number of display characters for the HD  
Radio station name can be selected.  
Memory Recall  
You can manage the stored Alert (Artist, Songs, Sports team)  
individually by this setting.  
Setting item: Station Call  
After access to this item, the alert memory select screen will be  
displayed.  
Setting contents:  
Short (Initial setting) / Long  
Display example for alert memory select screen  
Short :  
7 characters (FM)  
4 characters (AM)  
Long :  
56 characters  
Digital Seek ON/OFF Setting  
Setting item: Digital Seek  
Display the alert state. (: The alert is ON; : The  
alert is OFF)  
Setting contents:  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
Display the sequence number of stored alert item and  
the total items can be stored.  
ON :  
SEEK UP/DOWN is used only for Digital Radio Station.  
Display the type of the stored memory recall.  
: Artist Memory Recall  
: Song Memory Recall  
OFF :  
SEEK UP/DOWN is used for all Radio Stations.  
: Sports team Memory Recall.  
Display the artist, song or team name.  
1
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired alert item, and  
then press ENTER.  
The manage list for the selected alert is displayed. You can set  
the alert to on, off or delete the alert. You can select the alert  
type if the managed alert is a song alert or a game alert.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting, and  
then press ENTER.  
If the selected alert is Artist alert, you can manage the  
alert as following:  
Artist Seek On*1 Artist Seek Off*2 Delete*3  
*1 Set the stored Artist alert to on.  
*2 Set the stored Artist alert to off.  
*3 Delete the stored Artist alert.  
If the selected alert is Song alert, you can manage the  
alert as following:  
Song Seek On*1 Song Seek Off*2 Seek Artist Only*3  
Delete*4  
*1 Set the stored Song alert to on.  
*2 Set the stored Song alert to off.  
*3 Only set the stored Song’s artist alert to on  
*4 Delete the stored Song alert.  
If the selected alert is Game alert, you can manage the  
alert as following:  
Initial Game Alert*1 All Score Updates*2 Off*3  
Delete*4  
*1 The alert display interrupts when the game begins.  
*2 The alert display interrupts by game progress (change of  
score, game result, etc.).  
*3 Set the stored Game alert to off.  
*4 Delete the stored Game alert.  
Notes  
If you want to delete a alert memory in the above procedure, a  
delete confirmation screen will appear, turn the Rotary encoder to  
select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.  
Depending on the connected SIRIUS Interface, some setting items  
and display indications do not work.  
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4
Press or to select the desired channel.  
Holding down or will change channels continuously.  
SAT Radio Receiver  
(optional)  
1
While in XM or SIRIUS Radio mode, enter the Channel number  
you want to call up with the numeric keypad on the remote  
control.  
Press Enter on the remote control within 5 seconds to receive  
the Channel.  
2
Note  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
BAND  
When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190, etc.), an SAT  
Radio Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the  
remote control.  
/ESC  
SOURCE/  
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number  
A unique SAT Radio ID number is required to subscribe to SAT Radio  
programming. Each third party XM or SIRIUS radio comes with this  
number.  
This number is an 8 character (for XM Radio) or 12 character (for  
SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found on  
the SAT Receiver.  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
FUNC.  
   
VIEW  
It can also be displayed on the screen of this unit in the following way.  
SAT Receiver:  
XM or SIRIUS Receiver*  
XM mode:  
When an optional XM or SIRIUS Receiver Box is connected via the  
Ai-NET bus, the following operations may be performed. However, the  
XM Receiver and SIRIUS Receiver cannot be connected at the same  
time.  
1
While receiving a SAT Radio band, press or to  
select channel “0” for XM.  
The unit displays “RADIO ID” and ID number simultaneously.  
While displaying “RADIO ID” as shown above, Demonstration  
become nonfunctional (refer to “Demonstration” on page 23).  
*
Verify the features of the connected SIRIUS Receiver Box. Not all  
SIRIUS Receivers have identical functions and some may not be  
performed on this unit. For details about functions, refer to the  
SIRIUS Receiver’s Owners Manual.  
2
To cancel the ID number display, select the channel other  
than “0.  
SIRIUS mode:  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (optional)  
1
2
While receiving a SAT Radio band, press or to  
select channel “255” or “0” for SIRIUS.  
Press VIEW until the ID No. appears in the display.  
The SIRIUS ID is displayed when the Song Name display mode is  
About SAT Radio  
Satellite Radio*1–*2 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  
3
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to other  
than “255” and “0.  
*1 XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
*2 SIRIUS and its corresponding logos are trademarks of SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio Inc.  
To receive SAT Radio, the separately sold XM Direct™ or SIRIUS Satellite  
Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai-NET Interface Adapter will be  
required. For details, consult you nearest Alpine dealer.  
Note  
You can check the ID number printed on a label on your third party,  
SAT Radio Receiver package.  
Storing Channel Presets  
Note  
The SAT Receiver controls on this unit are operative only when a SAT  
1
2
Press BAND to select the desired band you want to store.  
Receiver is connected.  
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold, for at  
least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) into which you wish to store the channel.  
1
2
Press SOURCE to activate the SAT Radio mode.  
Press BAND to select one of the three SAT Radio Preset  
Bands.  
The selected channel is stored.  
Each press changes the band:  
3
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other channels onto  
the same band.  
XM mode:  
XM1 XM2 XM3 XM1  
Notes  
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band desired  
and repeat the procedure.  
SIRIUS mode:  
SIRIUS1 SIRIUS2 SIRIUS3 SIRIUS1  
3
Press or to select desired category.  
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A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory for either XM  
or SIRIUS. 6 Channels are stored in each band (XM1, XM2 and XM3  
for XM; SIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 and SIRIUS3 for SIRIUS).  
If you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a station,  
the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the new one.  
If no operation is perform for 10 seconds, the setting mode is canceled.  
Storing the desired Artist/Song (SIRIUS only)  
A stored artist name or song title is announced whenever a matching  
artist or title is found on another channel. The interruption ALERT is  
displayed while listening to a program on another channel. For receiving  
Receiving Stored Channels  
1
2
Press BAND to select the desired band.  
1
Press FUNC. when a Song or the song of an Artist you  
want to store is being broadcast.  
Press the channel preset button (1 through 6) that has  
your desired satellite channel in memory.  
A note to memorize the artist (name) or the song (title) is  
displayed.  
Storing the desired Sports Team (SIRIUS  
only)  
Note  
If either the artist name or song title is not available to save, the choice  
will be displayed as unavailable.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to choose Store Artist or Store  
Song (when available) and press ENTER.  
Store a favorite team from one of the available leagues SIRIUS covers.  
Once stored, game times and scores for that team are announced using  
the interruption ALERT display while receiving other programming. To  
receive these announcements, refer to Activating the stored Alert  
This function becomes effective after performing the following  
operation and set Game Alert to ON. On how to set Game Alert to On,  
The new alert was stored in memory.  
A “Artist/Song Stored” pop-up screen followed by an “X Used/  
Y Empty.  
X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the  
total number of memory listings still available for storage.  
Notes  
Storing while receiving a game broadcast  
If you try to store when the memory area is full, “Memory Full” is  
displayed for 2 seconds. Following that display, the existing alert list  
stored in memory is displayed. Select one of the stored alerts using the  
Rotary encoder. To replace the selected alert, press ENTER and a  
“Replace” or “Cancel” screen will then be displayed. Select “Replace” by  
turning the Rotary encoder, and then press ENTER.  
You can manage the stored Alert memory setting on Setup mode, for  
If no operation is perform for 10 seconds, the setting mode is canceled.  
1
Press FUNC. when a team's game you want to store is  
being broadcast.  
A note to memory which sports team is displayed.  
Note  
If either of the teams is not available to save, that team will be  
displayed as unavailable.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired team (when  
available) for the game being broadcast, and then press  
ENTER.  
Activating the stored Alert (SIRIUS only)  
Seek (S-Seek) Alert” on page 24) is set to ON. When the Game Alert/  
S-Seek option is enabled. Whenever the stored sports team, artist(s) or  
song(s) are playing, an interruption ALERT appears in the display of the  
unit.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select interruption type, and  
then press ENTER.  
Initial Game Alert/All Score Updates (Initial setting)  
Initial Game Alert:  
The ALERT display interrupts when the game begins.  
All Score Updates:  
The ALERT display interrupts by game progress (change of  
score, game result, etc.).  
The interruption (A) ALERT indicator is either on or blinking  
depending on the conditions listed below.  
(A) (ALERT) indicator lights  
(A) (ALERT) indicator blinks  
one Alert found.  
4
The new alert was stored in memory.  
more than 2 Alerts found.  
A “Game Stored” pop-up screen followed by an “X Used/  
Y Empty.  
X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the  
total number of memory listings still available for storage.  
If more than 2 Alerts are found (Blinking ALERT indicator):  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired information.  
Notes  
Note  
If you try to store when the memory area is full, “Memory Full” is  
You can toggle the display between the artist name list and the song/  
program title list or toggle the game information by pressing VIEW in  
this step.  
displayed for 2 seconds. Following that display, the existing alert list  
stored in memory is displayed. Select one of the stored alerts using the  
Rotary encoder. To replace the selected alert, press ENTER and a  
“Replace” or “Cancel” screen will then be displayed. Select “Replace” by  
turning the Rotary encoder, and then press ENTER.  
2
Press ENTER.  
You can manage the stored Alert memory setting on Setup mode, for  
You can also store the desired sports teams on Setup mode, for details,  
Notes  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the unit returns to normal  
mode.  
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Sports teams/Artist name and Song title which you have stored and  
which are currently playing will be displayed in a category called “My  
Game Zone”/“S-Seek” in search mode. For details, refer to “Search  
Quick Search Function  
You can search for all channels in numerical order.  
1
2
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds in XM or  
SIRIUS mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
Search Function  
You can search for programs by Category, Channel.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel  
within 10 seconds.  
Category Search mode  
The selected Channel is received.  
1
2
Press ENTER in the XM or SIRIUS mode.  
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information  
from SAT Radio  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Category search mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
Category Channel S-Seek* My Game Zone* Category  
*
SIRIUS Only. Displayed only when (A) appears. For details, refer  
1
2
3
4
Select the SAT Radio Channel for your local traffic/weather  
information.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Category,  
and then press ENTER.  
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the SAT mode.  
The received weather or traffic channel is stored.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel  
Name, and then press ENTER.  
Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds.  
The stored Weather or Traffic channel will be recalled.  
Notes  
During channel search, pressing or to select another Category.  
While in Category Search mode, press ESC to return to the  
selecting search mode.  
The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold ESC for at least  
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 60 seconds in Category  
Search mode.  
During Channel search, You can toggle the display between the channel  
name list, artist name list and the song/program title list by pressing  
VIEW (SIRIUS only).  
Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds.  
Returns to normal mode.  
Notes  
Stored channels can also be recalled by pressing and holding BAND for  
at least 2 seconds.  
Channel other than Weather or Traffic can also be stored and recalled.  
Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only)  
Channel Search mode  
In SIRIUS mode, the current channel is saved using the Instant Replay  
memory function. Use this function to pause the channel content at any  
time. When playback is continued, it will begin at the position it was  
paused.  
1
2
Press ENTER in the XM or SIRIUS mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Channel Search mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
Category Channel S-Seek* My Game Zone* Category  
1
During SIRIUS reception, press to place the Receiver  
in the Instant Replay pause mode, which mutes the audio.  
*
SIRIUS Only. Displayed only when (A) appears. For details, refer  
The “Instant Replay” is displayed.  
Note  
During Channel search, pressing VIEW will toggle the display between  
the channel name list, artist name list and the song/program title list.  
2
Press again to have the Receiver resume playback of  
the stored audio from the point at which it was paused.  
During playback, the Receiver will continue to store the channel  
audio until you exit the Instant Replay mode.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel,  
and then press ENTER.  
During REPLAY playback:  
Notes  
Fast rewind:  
Press and hold .  
Fast forward:  
Press and hold .  
Returning to the beginning of the current song:  
Press .  
Advancing to the beginning of the next song:  
Press .  
When the (A) appears, the “S-Seek” or “My Game Zone” (which  
displays a list of the current matches) should be accessible via view  
search options. You can select the artist, song, or sports game that you  
wish to tune to by turning the Rotary encoder from the list, and then  
pressing ENTER. During the searching, you can toggle the display  
between the artist name list and the song/program title list or toggle the  
display between the team names and the current score of any live  
play-by-play game by pressing VIEW.  
Press ESC in the search mode to return to the previous mode.  
The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold ESC for at least  
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 60 seconds.  
Note  
If you continue to press Fast forward until the end, the Instant Replay  
mode is canceled, and the unit will change to usual reception.  
Depending on the connected SIRIUS Interface, some functions and  
display indications do not work.  
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*1 When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed  
3
Press ESC for at least 2 seconds to cancel the  
INSTANT REPLAY mode.  
The unit returns to usual SIRIUS broadcasting mode.  
Time display example during REPLAY playback (Instant Replay  
Mode only)  
Displayed in 1 line when text amount is small.  
*2 When the channel “0” or “255” is selected, the SIRIUS ID  
number is displayed.  
*3 Displayed only during instant replay.  
Play Position Indicator  
Progress Bar  
Notes  
page 23) is set to “Auto,” the display scrolls continuously. When the  
Text Scroll” is set to “Manual,” the display scrolls only once after any  
function is performed (PRESET, BAND, SEARCH, etc.). “Channel  
No.”, “Calendar” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one shown  
above.  
Volume Level  
Play Time (Remaining  
time for INSTANT REPLAY)  
Channel No.  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display (XM  
only)  
Changing the Display  
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or off.  
There is no ADF function for the SIRIUS receiver.  
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.  
1
2
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the  
SETUP selection mode.  
1
In XM or SIRIUS mode, press VIEW.  
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown  
below.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the XM mode, and then  
press ENTER.  
Bluetooth*1 General Display Tuner*2/HD Radio*3 XM*4/  
XM mode:  
SIRIUS*5 Bluetooth  
*1 Displayed only when INT Mute is OFF and the mode is set to  
other than Bluetooth Audio.  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Category Name  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
*2 Not displayed when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
*3 Only when HD Radio Tuner module is connected.  
*4 Only when XM Radio is connected.  
*5 Only when SIRIUS Radio is connected.  
Calendar  
Clock  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Artist Name  
3
4
Press ENTER to activate the XM ADF mode.  
*1  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select XM ADF ON/OFF, and  
then press ENTER.  
When setting to ON, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by pressing  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Song Name  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Additional info.  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Category Name  
5
Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to  
normal mode.  
Notes  
SIRIUS mode:  
Pressing ESC returns to the previous SETUP mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Category Name  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Calendar  
Clock  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Artist Name  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Song Name*2  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Composer Name  
*3  
Progress Bar  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Category Name  
Remaining time of instant replay  
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Searching is not recommended during the Banking process as the  
database is under construction at this time, and malfunction may result  
in some cases.  
USB Memory/Portable  
audio player (optional)  
This unit has a BANK function that automatically divides every 1,000  
songs stored in USB Memory/Portable audio player into individual  
banks to make searching and playing back a song easier. A maximum of  
1,000 songs for one bank can be stored according to the order stored in  
USB Memory/Portable audio player. A maximum of 20 banks (20,000  
songs) can be recognized.  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
/ESC  
SOURCE/  
Bank No.  
Bank1  
Bank2  
Song number  
1~1,000  
1,001~2,000  
Bank20  
19,001~20,000  
Playback  
VIEW  
4 5   
   
1
2
Press SOURCE to select the USB mode.  
Press or to select the desired track (file).  
Connecting the USB Memory (optional)  
Pressing and holding or will fast backward/fast  
forward track continuously.  
If a USB Memory device/Portable audio player is connected to the unit,  
MP3/WMA/AAC files can be played back.  
Notes  
If a song is fast reversed to its beginning in pause mode, the song will be  
played back automatically.  
Note  
Depending on the connected portable audio player, fast-forwarding/  
fast-reversing may not be available.  
In the USB mode, when this unit is reset, ACC is switched from OFF to  
ON, or when the USB is connected to this unit, “Banking” is displayed  
for several seconds.  
3
To pause playback, press .  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
Notes  
Using the USB Memory/Portable audio  
player Banking Function  
WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from the  
iTunes Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection)  
cannot be played back on this unit.  
What is a Bank?  
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
If there is tag information, artist name/album name/track name is  
displayed.  
A bank is a unit of up to 1,000 songs, which is stored in memory/  
Portable audio player. “Banking” refers to the grouping of songs  
available in USB Memory/Portable audio player, in banks of 1,000 songs  
each. However, when a USB Memory is connected, 1BANK can store up  
to 1,000 songs under the following conditions. Otherwise, the number  
of songs that can be stored may be less than 1,000.  
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information,  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name, artist  
name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
If text information is not compatible with this unit, the display is blank.  
Before disconnecting USB Memory, be sure to change to another source  
or set to pause.  
Conditions (general estimate values)  
Playlists: 20 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Genres: 10 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Composers: 30 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Artists: 30 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Albums: 100 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Titles: 1,000 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Folders: 100 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Files: 1,000 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
File Paths: 1,000 (128 characters; 256 bytes)  
Press VIEW to switch the display. For details, refer to “Displaying the  
Repeat Play  
About Banking  
1
Press 4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
RPT*1 RPT *2 RPT *3 (off) RPT  
While a bank is being built up, “Banking” is displayed. Banking occurs  
whenever a USB Memory device/Portable audio player is connected or  
after power to the head unit turns on.  
It can take anywhere from a few seconds to up to several minutes for  
banking to complete. This depends on the number of files and folders  
in USB Memory/Portable audio player.  
*1 Only a file is repeatedly played back.  
*2 According to the artist information of the current song, a playlist  
about all the songs with the same artist of the Bank are made  
into a playlist, which then starts to play back.  
Available operations while Banking  
*3 According to the album information of the current song, a  
playlist about all the songs with the same album of the Bank are  
made into a playlist, which then starts to play back.  
During Banking, the information display changes so the VIEW  
operation is not available.  
With a song playing, Regular fast-forwarding and next song selection is  
available.  
While Banking, the song playback order may differ from the song order  
in the USB Memory device/Portable audio player.  
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2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired Bank, and  
then press ENTER.  
The “Banking” may be displayed for a few seconds.  
Note  
During repeat play, setting M.I.X. to ON will cancel the repeat play.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Artist search mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
Playlist Artist Album Song Genre Composer   
Folder File Playlist  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
4
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Artist, and  
then press ENTER.  
1
Press 5 .  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
MIX*1 MIX ALL*2 (off) MIX  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an album, and then  
press ENTER.  
*1 Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected  
category (playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category  
are played just once until all songs have been played.  
*2 All songs in the current Bank are played back in random  
sequence. Any one song does not play back again until all songs  
have been played back.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press  
ENTER.  
The selected song is played back.  
Notes  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
After pressing and holding ENTER for at least 2 seconds while in  
each hierarchy (except Song and File hierarchy), all songs of the selected  
hierarchy are played back.  
Notes  
When a song is played back during Random (M.I.X.) play in the USB  
*
After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “ ”, press and hold  
ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the selected  
search mode.  
mode, the song can be played back again randomly even if not all songs  
in the current Bank have been played back.  
During M.I.X. play, setting repeat play to ON will cancel the M.I.X.  
play.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold ESC for at least  
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the search mode  
is canceled.  
During repeat play, etc., the track number display for M.I.X. play may  
be incorrect.  
The root folder of USB Memory/Portable audio player is displayed as  
“\ROOT”.  
When the bank is changed during Repeat play, the Repeat play will be  
canceled.  
Searching for a desired Song  
In the search mode, pressing ESC will return to the previous  
mode.  
A USB Memory or Portable audio player can contain hundreds of songs.  
By using file tag information and keeping these songs organized in  
playlists, this units search functions will ease song searches.  
When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be  
canceled.  
In the search mode, a search can be made quickly by Alphabet skip  
function to find the desired artist or song, etc. For details, refer to  
Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Bank/  
*1  
Playlists /Artists/Albums/Songs/Genres/Composers/Folders/Files  
search mode to narrow searches based on the table below.  
When searching for a song, artist, etc., in a USB Memory, the display  
order may be incorrect if the character code of the file tag information is  
mixed.  
Hierarchy  
1
Hierarchy  
2
Hierarchy  
3
Hierarchy  
4
Hierarchy  
5
*1  
Bank  
Bank  
Bank  
Bank  
Bank  
Bank  
Bank  
Bank  
Playlist  
Song  
Song  
*
*
Select Playlist*/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Composer/Folder  
Artist  
Album  
*
Album  
Song  
Song  
*
*
*
Genre  
Artist  
Album  
Song  
*
Playlist /Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Folder can be easily changed.  
*
*
Composer  
Folder  
File  
Album  
Song  
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can  
be changed.  
File  
*
1
Press or to select the desired Playlist /Artist/Album/  
Genre/Composer/Folder.  
*1 Playlist search is not available when a Portable audio player is  
connected.  
*
This item is invalid when a portable audio player is connected.  
For example:  
Searching by Artist name  
The following example explains how an Artists search is performed.  
Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the  
hierarchy differs.  
Notes  
If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is  
inactive.  
If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that  
artist are searchable.  
This function is inactive during shuffle (M.I.X.) playback.  
Searching by artist name  
1
Press ENTER to activate the search selection mode.  
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Alphabet Skip Function  
iPhone/iPod (optional)  
The initial skip function is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter  
such as from A to B, B to C.  
You can skip in reverse order such as B to A by pressing .  
SOURCE/Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
/ESC  
6
4 5   
1
During search mode, press or to perform the  
Alphabet Skip Function.  
A list is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter.  
Notes  
The alphabet select object is only the alphabet that is recorded by  
UTF-16 character code.  
If the Song search mode is activated in Playlist search, this function is  
invalid.  
VIEW  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
   
Quick Search  
You can search a song from all songs in current bank of USB Memory/  
portable audio player without selecting an album, artist, etc.  
Connecting an iPhone/iPod  
An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit by using the Interface  
cable for iPod (supplied). When this unit is connected by using the  
cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional.  
1
2
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to activate  
Quick Search mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
Notes  
Internet and telephone functions of the iPod touch or iPhone, ect., can  
also be used while connected to this unit. Using these functions will stop  
or pause the currently playing songs. During this time, do not operate  
the unit to avoid a malfunction.  
If you connect an iPhone to this unit, it can be used as an iPod. If you  
use iPhone as a hands-free phone, you need the optional BLUETOOTH  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).  
Note  
Press ESC in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is  
canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
Search Position Memory  
iPhone/iPod models usable with this unit  
Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPod. Correct function of  
earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.  
iPod touch (2nd generation): Ver.3.0  
iPod nano (4th generation): Ver.1.0.2  
iPod classic (120 GB only): Ver.2.0.1  
During playback, you can quickly return to the last-selected hierarchy  
level in the search mode.  
1
Press ESC.  
The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode is displayed.  
iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.0  
iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver.1.1.3 PC  
iPod classic (80 GB, 160 GB only): Ver.1.1.2 PC  
iPod nano (2nd generation): Ver.1.1.3  
iPod with video: Ver.1.3  
iPod nano (1st generation): Ver.1.3.1  
Confirmed devices regarding Works with iPhone. Correct function of  
earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.  
iPhone 3GS: Ver.3.1  
iPhone 3G: Ver.3.0  
iPhone: Ver.3.0  
For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see Apples own  
document “Identifying iPod models” at  
This unit does not support video playback from iPhone/iPod, even  
using a video-compatible cable.  
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5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Song, and  
then press ENTER.  
The selected song is played back.  
Playback  
Notes  
1
2
Press SOURCE to switch to the USB iPod mode.  
After pressing and holding ENTER for at least 2 seconds while in  
each hierarchy (except Song and Audiobook hierarchy), all songs of the  
selected hierarchy are played back.  
Press or to select the desired song.  
Pressing and holding or will fast backward/fast  
forward the current song.  
*
After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “ ”, press and hold  
ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPhone/  
iPod or selected search mode.  
3
To pause playback, press .  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold ESC for 2 seconds,  
or no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the search mode is  
canceled.  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
Notes  
In the search mode, pressing ESC will return to the previous  
mode.  
A song playing on the iPhone/iPod while it is connected to this unit will  
continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.  
If you listen to an episode from a selected podcast or audiobook, the  
episode can be changed by pressing or .  
When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be  
canceled.  
“No Song” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected playlist  
in the Playlist search mode.  
An episode may have several chapters. The chapter can be changed by  
pressing or .  
When an iPhone 3GS or an iPod (Ver.3.x) is connected to this unit,  
after changing the source or received traffic information, etc., to return  
to USB iPod mode, “No USB Unit” may be displayed. In this case,  
reconnect the iPhone 3GS/iPod.  
“No Podcast” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the iPhone/  
iPod in the Podcast search mode.  
“No Audiobook” will be displayed if there is no audiobook data in the  
iPhone/iPod in the Audiobook search mode.  
If “iPod name” stored in the iPhone/iPod is selected in the desired  
Playlist search mode, and ENTER is pressed, you can search for all  
songs in the iPhone/iPod. Also, if you press and hold ENTER for at  
least 2 seconds, all songs in the iPhone/iPod are played back.  
Depending on the iPhone/iPod, podcast search is not supported.  
If Alphabet Skip Function is activated in the search mode, a search can  
be made quickly by Alphabet skip function to find the desired artist or  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the  
search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
Searching for a desired Song  
An iPhone/iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag  
information and keeping these songs organised in playlists, this units  
search functions will ease song searches.  
Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/  
Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer/Audiobook search mode  
to narrow searches based on the table below.  
Hierarchy 1  
Hierarchy 2  
Hierarchy 3  
Hierarchy 4  
Quick Search  
Playlist  
Song  
Song  
*
*
Artist  
Album  
You can search a song from all songs in the iPhone/iPod without  
selecting an album, artist, etc.  
*
Album  
Song  
Song  
1
2
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to activate  
the Quick Search mode.  
Podcast  
Episode  
*
*
*
Genre  
Artist  
Album  
Song  
*
*
Composer  
Album  
Song  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song.  
The selected song is played back immediately.  
Audiobook  
Notes  
For example:  
Searching by Artist name.  
The following example explains how an Artist search is performed.  
Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the  
hierarchy differs.  
Press ESC in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is  
canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
If many songs are in iPhone/iPod, it takes time to search for songs.  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the  
search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
This function is inactive during repeat (RPT) playback.  
Searching by artist name  
1
2
Press ENTER to activate the search selection mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Artist search mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
Playlist Artist Album Song Podcast Genre   
Composer Audiobook Playlist  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Artist, and  
then press ENTER.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Album, and  
then press ENTER.  
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Direct Search Function  
Search Position Memory  
The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album,  
song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/  
Genre/Composer/Audiobook mode, you can quickly target any song.  
During iPhone/iPod playback, you can quickly return to the  
last-selected hierarchy level in the search mode.  
1
Press ESC.  
The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode is displayed.  
1
In the search mode, press any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) to quickly skip over a designated percent of  
your song content.  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
Song search example:  
If there are 100 songs in your iPhone/iPod, they are divided into 6  
groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are  
assigned to preset buttons 1 through 6.  
The Shuffle function of the iPhone/iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on this  
unit.  
Example 1:  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around the  
middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th  
song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.  
Shuffle Albums:  
The songs on each album are played back in proper order. Upon  
completion of all the songs on the album, the next album is selected  
randomly. This continues until all albums have been played.  
Example 2:  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the end  
(83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song  
and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.  
Shuffle Songs:  
Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected category  
(playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category are played just  
once until all songs have been played.  
All 100 songs (100%)  
1
2
Press 5 .  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
MIX *1 MIX*2 (off) MIX   
0%  
17%  
33%  
50%  
67%  
83%  
Preset  
buttons  
1
2
3
4
5
6
*1 Shuffle Albums.  
*2 Shuffle Songs.  
1st  
song  
17th  
song  
33rd  
song  
50th  
song  
67th  
song  
83rd  
song  
Songs  
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
Note  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Composer/Episode  
If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X.  
play, the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle Albums  
is selected.  
Shuffle ALL:  
Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Episode can be easily changed.  
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can  
be changed.  
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPhone/iPod randomly. Any one  
song does not play back again until all songs have been played back.  
1
Press 6.  
1
Press or to select the desired Playlist/Artist/Album/  
Genre/Composer/Episode.  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
MIX ALL* (off) MIX ALL  
Notes  
*
Shuffle ALL.  
If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is  
inactive.  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that  
artist are searchable.  
Note  
If Shuffle ALL is selected, the selected songs being played back in the  
search mode are canceled.  
This function is inactive during shuffle (M.I.X.) playback.  
Alphabet Skip Function  
Repeat Play  
The initial skip function is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter  
such as from A to B, B to C.  
You can skip in reverse order such as B to A by pressing .  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPhone/iPod.  
Repeat One:  
1
During search mode, press or to perform the  
Alphabet Skip Function.  
A single song is repeatedly played back.  
1
2
Press 4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
RPT* (off) RPT  
A list is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter.  
Note  
Titles are listed alphabetically, and can be skipped every 200 titles. If  
there are fewer than 200 titles, titles beginning with the next  
alphabetical character are selected.  
*
Repeat One.  
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
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Note  
Depending on the connected iPod, track up/down may be not available  
during Repeat play.  
IMPRINT Operation  
(optional)  
Displaying the Text  
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPhone/iPod.  
BAND  
SOURCE/  
Rotary encoder/ENTER/  
1
Press VIEW.  
Each press changes the display.  
/ESC  
Note  
When the Text Scroll is set to Manual, press and hold VIEW for at least  
2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time.  
Track No./All Songs No.*2  
Elapsed Time  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
AUDIO/SOUND SETUP  
*3  
Artist Name*1  
Song Name*1  
Calendar  
Clock  
Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the worlds first technology that  
thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade  
sound quality, which enables us to experience music the way the artist  
intended.  
When the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is  
connected to this unit, MultEQ and the following sound adjustment can  
be performed.  
*3  
Track No./All Songs No.*2  
Elapsed Time  
Album Name*1  
Song Name*1  
*1 TAG information  
page 23) is set to “Auto,” the tag information will scroll  
automatically.  
Changing MultEQ mode  
MultEQ, developed by Audyssey Labs, automatically corrects the audio  
for the listening environment. The system is optimized for selected  
positions in the vehicle. To accomplish this, MultEQ must take  
measurements of the vehicles response characteristics. For details on the  
set up procedure, consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
*2 The numbers of all songs displayed vary depending on the songs  
selected by the search.  
page 23) is set to “Auto,” the display cannot be switched by  
pressing VIEW. The display contents switch alternately.  
1
2
3
Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at Least 2 seconds to  
activate the Sound menu selection mode.  
Notes  
Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.  
The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128 (128 byte).  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
The display is blank when text information is not compatible with this  
unit.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select MultEQ Mode, and then  
press ENTER.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired MultEQ  
mode, and then press ENTER.  
OFF (Manual Mode) Curve 1 (MultEQ-1) Curve 2 (MultEQ-2)  
Notes  
The Curve mode can be selected only when Curve 1 and Curve 2 are  
stored.  
When using MultEQ, MX, X-Over, T.Correction, Factory’s EQ, SUBW.  
Phase, SUBW. Channel, TW Setup, EQ Mode, Filter Type and  
Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ are set automatically. They are no longer  
user adjustable.  
When an external audio processor is connected, the MultEQ function  
cannot be used.  
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2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and  
then press ENTER.  
MultEQ Mode Subwoofer SUBW. System*1 SUBW. Phase*1  
SUBW. Channel*1 Factory’s EQ TW Setup*2 Filter Type  
Media Xpander MX Level*3 EQ Mode TCR Parameter  
Sound Field*4 MultEQ Mode  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/  
Treble Level/Fader (Between Front and  
Rear)/Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Black Out in MultEQ mode  
(e.g. Select Subwoofer)  
*1 These functions are inoperable when Subwoofer is set to OFF.  
*2 This function can be operable only when PXA-H100 (sold  
separately) is connected and 2.2ch (3WAY) mode is set. For  
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.  
You can change these settings to create your own preference in MultEQ  
(Curve 1 or Curve 2) mode.  
*3 This function is inoperable when Media Xpander is set to OFF.  
*4 In step 2, three sound adjustment items (Parametric EQ/  
Graphic EQ, T.Correction, X-Over) can be selected in Sound  
Field Adjustment mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the  
desired item, and then press ENTER to continue to step 3.  
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the MultEQ adjustment  
item.  
SUBWOOFER LEVEL*1 BASS LEVEL*2 TREBLE LEVEL*2  
BALANCE FADER*3 BLACK OUT*4 DEFEAT VOLUME   
SUBWOOFER LEVEL  
*1 When the SUBWOOFER mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be  
adjusted.  
*2 This function is inoperable when MultEQ is set to OFF.  
*3 If you set the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.)  
switch of the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) to 2.2ch  
(3WAY), you cannot adjust the FADER mode. For details, refer  
to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then  
press ENTER.  
(e.g. Select Subwoofer ON or Subwoofer OFF)  
Press and hold ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to  
normal mode.  
*4 When Blackout mode is turned on, all display indications on  
this unit will turn off to reduce power consumption. This  
additional power enhances the sound quality.  
Notes  
Media Xpander, Factory’s EQ, Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ, EQ Mode  
and MX Level Adjustment are inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
Pressing ESC returns to the previous Sound menu mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, Sound menu mode is  
canceled.  
If any button on the unit is pressed during the Blackout Mode,  
the function is displayed for 5 seconds before returning to  
Blackout mode.  
Note  
If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the  
SUBWOOFER LEVEL, BASS LEVEL, TREBLE LEVEL, FADER,  
BALANCE, BLACK OUT or DEFEAT mode the unit automatically  
returns to normal mode.  
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF  
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level.  
Setting item: Subwoofer  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting as below.  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
Subwoofer level  
Bass level  
Treble level  
Balance  
0 ~ 15  
ON:  
−7~+7  
The subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA  
−7~+7  
−15 (L) ~ 15 (R)  
−15 (R) ~ 15 (F)  
ON/OFF  
OFF:  
No subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA  
Fader  
Black Out  
Defeat  
ON/OFF  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
Volume  
0 ~ 35  
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System 1 or System 2 for  
the desired subwoofer effect.  
Note  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
Setting item: SUBW. System  
Setting contents:  
System 1 (Initial setting) / System 2  
Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode  
System 1:  
Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.  
System 2:  
You can change these sound settings to create your own preference when  
the MultEQ mode is set to Mult EQ OFF (Manual Mode).  
Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting.  
For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still  
audible.  
Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the Sound menu modes to  
modify. See the applicable section below for details about the  
selected item.  
1
Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at Least 2 seconds to  
activate the Sound menu selection mode.  
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Setting the Subwoofer Phase  
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°) or  
SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). To adjust the level, turn the Rotary  
encoder.  
When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level  
Setting item: Media Xpander  
Setting item: SUBW. Phase  
Setting contents:  
Setting contents:  
OFF (Initial setting) / ON  
PHASE 0° (Initial setting) / PHASE 180°  
Setting the MX Level  
Setting the Subwoofer Channel (SUBW.  
Channel)  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct  
regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB Memory and  
iPhone/iPod, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars  
with a lot of road noise.  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to  
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.  
1
Changing the source to which you want to apply Media  
Xpander.  
Setting item: SUBW. Channel  
Setting contents:  
STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO  
FM (MX level 1 to 3):  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and produces  
well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
STEREO:  
Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
CD (MX level 1 to 3):  
MONO:  
Subwoofer monaural output  
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback. MX  
takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a more  
clear, clean output.  
CMPM/SAT (MX level 1 to 3):  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of compression.  
This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.  
Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ)  
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of  
musical source material.  
DVD (Video CD) (MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):  
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
Flat Pops Rock News Jazz&Blues Electrical Dance  
Hip Hop&Rap Easy Listening Country Classical   
User1 User2 User3 User4 User5 User6  
(DVD MUSIC):  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as music  
clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound accurately.  
Note  
AUX (MX level 1):  
Choose the MX mode (CMPM, MOVIE, or MUSIC) that corresponds  
to the media connected.  
By selecting User's 1 to 6, you can recall the stored preset number (refer  
Notes  
Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA/AAC can  
Setting the Response Slope for the High  
Range Speaker (TW Setup)  
have its own MX setting.  
On disks with both MP3/WMA/AAC and CD-DA, when the source  
changes from “MP3/WMA/AAC to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/  
WMA/AAC”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.  
Setting to Non Effect sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
There is no MX mode for AM radio.  
If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H701, etc.) is  
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source. Since  
the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the audio  
processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual  
of the audio processor.  
“CMPM” is applied for MP3/WMA/AAC and iPhone/iPod.  
“SAT” is applied for XM radio and SIRIUS radio.  
Setting the response characteristic of tweeter to FLAT in 2.2ch (3WAY)  
mode could damage the speaker. Make sure the Crossover cut-off is  
appropriate for the tweeter being used (Refer to Adjusting the  
Setting item: TW Setup  
Setting contents:  
FACTORY’S (Initial setting) / USER’S  
FACTORY’S:  
As protection from possible speaker damage, FLAT cannot be set  
for the response slope of the high range speaker in 2.2ch (3WAY)  
mode.  
Setting EQ mode  
USER’S:  
The FLAT setting is possible in 2.2ch (3WAY) mode.  
This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic  
equalizer.  
Setting the Filter type  
Setting item: EQ Mode  
Setting contents:  
Setting item: Filter Type  
Parametric EQ (Initial setting) / Graphic EQ  
Setting contents:  
NORMAL (Initial setting) / INDIVIDUAL  
PEQ:  
5-band Parametric EQ  
NORMAL (L=R):  
Left and right speakers are adjusted equally.  
GEQ:  
7-band Graphic EQ  
INDIVIDUAL (L/R):  
Left and right speakers are individually adjusted.  
37-EN  
               
Band-3  
Band-4  
Band-5  
Band-6  
Band-7  
400 Hz  
1 kHz  
Setting the Time Correction Unit (TCR  
Parameter)  
2.5 kHz  
6.3 kHz  
17.5 kHz  
You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.  
Setting item: TCR Parameter  
Setting contents:  
cm (Initial setting) / inch  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
Adjustable output level: −6 to +6 dB  
Sound Field Adjustment  
To adjust another band, repeat steps 1 and 2, and then  
adjust all bands.  
The setting of Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ, Time Correction and X-Over  
can be adjusted in this mode.  
Adjusting the Time Correction  
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to About Time  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the Parametric Equalizer  
Curve, set the EQ Mode to Parametric EQ. For details, refer to “Setting  
1
After selecting T.Correction from the Sound Field  
Adjustment mode, press BAND to select a speaker to be  
adjusted.  
1
After selecting Parametric EQ from the Sound Field  
Adjustment mode, press BAND to select the band to be  
adjusted.  
2.2ch (3WAY) System  
F-L*1 F-R*2 R-L*3 R-R*4 SW-L SW-R F-L  
*1 Mid-L (Initial setting)  
*2 Mid-R  
*3 High-L  
*4 High-R  
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 1  
2
Press or to select frequency bands.  
Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave  
steps).  
4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System  
F-L*1 F-R*2 R-L*3 R-R*4 SW-L SW-R F-L  
Band-1  
20 Hz~80 Hz (63 Hz)  
*1 Front-L (Initial setting)  
*2 Front -R  
Band-2  
Band-3  
Band-4  
Band-5  
50 Hz~200 Hz ( 150 Hz)  
125 Hz~3.2 kHz (400 Hz)  
315 Hz~8 kHz (1 kHz)  
800 Hz~20 kHz (2.5 kHz)  
*3 Rear-L  
*4 Rear-R  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the distance correction  
value (0.0 to 336.6cm).  
3
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) - (distance to other speakers)  
Adjustable level: −6 to +6 dB  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set another speaker.  
Press SOURCE to set the bandwidth (Q).  
By setting these values to make its sound reach the listening  
position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.  
Adjustable bandwidth: 1, 1.5, 3  
To adjust another band, repeat steps 1 to 4 and adjust all  
bands.  
Adjusting the Crossover Settings  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to About the  
Notes  
The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.  
While adjusting the Parametric EQ, you should consider the frequency  
response of the connected speakers.  
2.2ch (3WAY) System  
1
After selecting X-Over from the Sound Field Adjustment  
mode, press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve  
You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the graphic equalizer curve,  
set the EQ Mode to Graphic EQ. For details, refer to “Setting EQ mode”  
NORMAL (L=R)  
Setting items: LOW / MID-L / MID-H / HIGH  
INDIVIDUAL (L/R)  
Setting items: LOW-L / LOW-R / MID-L-L / MID-L-R /  
MID-H-L / MID-H-R / HIGH-L / HIGH-R  
1
After selecting Graphic EQ from the Sound Field  
Adjustment mode, press BAND to select the band to be  
adjusted.  
2
Press or to select the desired cut-off frequency  
(Crossover Point).  
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6   
Band 7 Band 1  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
Band-1  
Band-2  
63 Hz  
LOW / MID-L  
20 Hz~200 Hz  
150 Hz  
38-EN  
           
through 6) in any item of the Sound Field Adjustment  
mode (e.g. X-Over), press and hold the desired preset  
buttons for at least 2 seconds.  
MID-H  
HIGH  
20 Hz~20 kHz  
*1  
*2  
(1 kHz~20 kHz) /(20 Hz~20 kHz)  
*1 When FACTORY’S is selected, refer to “Setting the Response  
*2 When USER’S is selected, refer to “Setting the Response Slope for  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select PROTECT YES/NO, and  
then press ENTER to store the adjusted contents.  
PROTECT YES (Initial setting) PROTECT NO  
3
Press SOURCE to adjust the slope.  
Adjustable slope: FLAT , 6 dB/oct., 12 dB/oct., 18 dB/oct., 24 dB/  
oct.  
Notes  
*
If YES is selected, the adjusted contents are protected and stored into the  
preset buttons. When you want to store the parameter into a protected  
preset button, “Replace NO/YES” can be selected.  
If NO is selected, the preset is stored.  
*
FLAT can be set for the HIGH slope only when TW Setup is set to  
Speaker (TW Setup)” on page 37). Depending on the response  
characteristics of the speaker, care should be taken when setting  
the response slope to FLAT, as speaker damage may result. With  
this unit, a message is displayed when the response slope for the  
high range speaker is set to FLAT.  
While performing this operation, all adjusted contents of Parametric  
EQ/Graphic EQ, T.Correction and X-Over will be stored in the preset  
buttons.  
The stored contents are not deleted even when resetting the unit or  
disconnecting the battery.  
The stored contents can be recalled by performing operation (refer to  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the output level.  
Adjustable output level: −12 to 0 dB.  
Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment  
Settings  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other  
bands.  
The stored Sound Field Adjustment Settings contain Parametric EQ/  
Graphic EQ, T.Correction and X-Over settings that are stored in the  
preset memory.  
4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System  
1
After selecting X-Over from the Sound Field Adjustment  
mode, press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
NORMAL (L=R)  
1
After selecting any item of the Sound Field Adjustment  
mode (e.g. X-Over), press any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired characteristic in memory  
to recall the stored settings.  
Setting items: LOW (SUB-W) / MID (REAR) / HIGH  
(FRONT)  
INDIVIDUAL (L/R)  
2
Press the preset buttons (1 through 6) again to return to  
the Sound Field Adjustment mode.  
Setting items: LOW (SUB-W)-L / LOW (SUB-W)-R / MID  
(REAR)-L / MID (REAR)-R / HIGH (FRONT)-L / HIGH  
(FRONT)-R  
Note  
While performing this operation, all adjustment contents of Parametric  
EQ/Graphic EQ, T.Correction and X-Over stored in the preset buttons  
will be recalled.  
2
3
Press or to select the desired cut-off frequency  
(Crossover Point).  
Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz~200 Hz  
About Time Correction  
Press SOURCE to adjust the slope.  
Adjustable slope: FLAT, 6 dB/oct., 12 dB/oct., 18 dB/oct., 24 dB/  
oct.  
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely  
due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances  
from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and  
frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay between the  
sound reaching the listeners right versus the left ear.  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the output level.  
Adjustable output level: −12 to 0 dB.  
To correct this, this unit is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers  
closest to the listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased  
distance for those speakers. The listener can be placed at an equal  
distance between the left and right speakers for optimum staging. The  
adjustment will be made for each speaker in 3.4cm steps.  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other  
bands.  
Notes  
Listening Position example as follows:  
While adjusting the X-Over, you should consider the frequency  
response of the connected speakers.  
About the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) system, you  
can switch to 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) system  
mode with the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) switch on  
the PXA-H100. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.  
Storing the Sound Field Adjustment Settings  
The Sound Field Adjustment Settings containing Parametric EQ/  
Graphic EQ, T.Correction and X-Over settings can be stored in the  
preset memory.  
1
When the settings of Sound Field Adjustment have been  
completed, select any one of the preset buttons (1  
39-EN  
     
Delay  
Number  
Time Differ-  
ence (ms)  
Distance  
(inch)  
Distance (cm)  
Example 1: Front Left Seat  
3
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
1.9  
2.0  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
3.0  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
3.9  
4.0  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
5.0  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
10.2  
13.6  
4.0  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker to a high value  
and the rear right to zero or a low value.  
4
5.4  
5
17.0  
6.7  
6
20.4  
8.0  
7
23.8  
9.4  
8
27.2  
10.7  
12.1  
13.4  
14.7  
16.1  
17.4  
18.8  
20.1  
21.4  
22.8  
24.1  
25.5  
26.8  
28.1  
29.5  
30.8  
32.2  
33.5  
34.8  
36.2  
37.5  
38.9  
40.2  
41.5  
42.9  
44.2  
45.6  
46.9  
48.2  
49.6  
50.9  
52.3  
53.6  
54.9  
56.3  
57.6  
59.0  
60.3  
61.6  
63.0  
64.3  
65.7  
67.0  
68.3  
69.7  
71.0  
9
30.6  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
34.0  
5.1ms  
37.4  
0.5m  
40.8  
2.25m  
44.2  
47.6  
51.0  
54.4  
57.8  
61.2  
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the listening  
position and the various speakers is different.  
The difference in distance between the front left speaker and the rear  
right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").  
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left speaker in  
the diagram on the above.  
64.6  
68.0  
71.4  
74.8  
78.2  
Conditions:  
81.6  
Farthest Speaker - listening position : 2.25 m (88-9/16")  
Front left speaker - listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16")  
Calculation: L = 2.25 m - 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")  
85.0  
88.4  
*1  
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
91.8  
*1 Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20°C  
95.2  
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction value of  
5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the listener is the same as the  
distance to the farthest speaker.  
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required for the  
sound to reach the listening position.  
The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so that its sound  
reaches the listening position at the same time as the sound of other  
speakers.  
98.6  
102.0  
105.4  
108.8  
112.2  
115.6  
119.0  
122.4  
125.8  
129.2  
132.6  
136.0  
139.4  
142.8  
146.2  
149.6  
153.0  
156.4  
159.8  
163.2  
166.6  
170.0  
173.4  
176.8  
180.2  
Example 2: All Seats  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same level.  
1
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and  
measure the distance (in meters) between your head and  
the various speakers.  
2
Calculate the difference between the distance correction  
value to the farthest speaker and the other speakers.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) - (distance to other speakers)  
These values are the time correction values for the different  
speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the  
listening position at the same time as the sound of other  
speakers.  
Time Correction Value List  
Delay  
Number  
Time Differ-  
ence (ms)  
Distance  
(inch)  
Distance (cm)  
0
1
2
0.0  
0.1  
0.2  
0.0  
3.4  
6.8  
0.0  
1.3  
2.7  
40-EN  
   
Delay  
Number  
Time Differ-  
ence (ms)  
Distance  
(inch)  
Distance (cm)  
About the Crossover  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
5.4  
5.5  
5.6  
5.7  
5.8  
5.9  
6.0  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
6.6  
6.7  
6.8  
6.9  
7.0  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
7.4  
7.5  
7.6  
7.7  
7.8  
7.9  
8.0  
8.1  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
8.6  
8.7  
8.8  
8.9  
9.0  
9.1  
9.2  
9.3  
9.4  
9.5  
9.6  
9.7  
9.8  
9.9  
183.6  
187.0  
190.4  
193.8  
197.2  
200.6  
204.0  
207.4  
210.8  
214.2  
217.6  
221.0  
224.4  
227.8  
231.2  
234.6  
238.0  
241.4  
244.8  
248.2  
251.6  
255.0  
258.4  
261.8  
265.2  
268.6  
272.0  
275.4  
278.8  
282.2  
285.6  
289.0  
292.4  
295.8  
299.2  
302.6  
306.0  
309.4  
312.8  
316.2  
319.6  
323.0  
326.4  
329.8  
333.2  
336.6  
72.4  
73.7  
Crossover (X-OVER):  
This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the  
frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled  
independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the  
frequencies for which they have been optimally designed.  
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter) of  
each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or  
lows).  
Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction  
characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive  
network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point,  
consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
75.0  
76.4  
77.7  
79.1  
80.4  
81.7  
83.1  
84.4  
4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) mode  
85.8  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
87.1  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Level  
88.4  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
89.8  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct.  
Low  
range  
speaker  
91.1  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
----  
----  
92.5  
93.8  
Rear  
high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct.  
95.1  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
96.5  
97.8  
Front  
high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct.  
99.2  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
100.5  
101.8  
103.2  
104.5  
105.9  
107.2  
108.5  
109.9  
111.2  
112.6  
113.9  
115.2  
116.6  
117.9  
119.3  
120.6  
121.9  
123.3  
124.6  
126.0  
127.3  
128.6  
130.0  
131.3  
132.7  
----  
Low range  
High range  
(Different from actual display)  
2.2ch (3WAY) mode  
Cut-off frequency  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Slope  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct.  
Low  
range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
----  
----  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct.  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct.  
Mid  
range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
20 Hz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
*
1 kHz -  
20 kHz,  
(20 Hz ~  
FLAT 6,  
High  
range  
speaker  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct.  
0 to  
−12 dB  
----  
----  
*
20 kHz)  
41-EN  
 
*
Only when TW Setup is set to USER’S (refer to “Setting the Response  
Changer (optional)  
Low range  
Mid range High range  
BAND  
SOURCE/  
(Different from actual display)  
Level adjusting  
(0 to −12 dB)  
Output frequency range  
Slope FLAT  
Slope adjusting  
Select buttons  
(1 through 6)  
FUNC.  
(Different from actual display)  
LPF cut-off  
frequency  
20 Hz  
HPF cut-off  
frequency  
Controlling CD Changer (optional)  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this unit  
if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the  
Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from this  
unit.  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the  
KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be  
controlled by this unit.  
Notes  
HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the higher  
frequencies to pass.  
LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the lower  
frequencies to pass.  
Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one octave.  
The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.  
Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.  
Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency, as it  
may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency content.  
You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or lower  
than the LPF.  
the CD Changers.  
Notes  
The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative only  
when a CD Changer is connected.  
Adjustment should be made according to the recommended crossover  
frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the recommended  
crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a frequency range  
outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers.  
For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to  
the respective Owners Manual.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well as the  
CD changer.  
Depending on the connected DVD Changer, some functions may not be  
available.  
1
Press SOURCE to activate the CHANGER mode.  
The display shows the disc number and track number.  
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused by  
using the crossover outside the recommended value.  
Notes  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND to switch the Disc mode in the Changer mode.  
2
Press FUNC. to activate Disc Select mode.  
Disc Select Mode : Disc No.1~6  
Disc Select Mode* : Disc No.7~12  
RPT/M.I.X. Mode  
*
When a 12-disc CD changer is connected.  
3
Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6) corresponding  
to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer.  
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD/MP3  
playback starts.  
42-EN  
   
Note  
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as for  
the CD player of this unit. For details, see the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC  
section.  
Remote Control  
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
2
Press SOURCE to switch to the MP3 Changer mode.  
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
3
To pause playback, press .  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
Notes  
Controls on Remote Control  
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.  
For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to “CD/  
Source Button  
Press this button to select the audio source.  
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the button  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the button  
Multi-Changer Selection (optional)  
Alpines 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).  
Button  
Radio mode:  
Pressing this button will select, in ascending order, stations  
programed into the radio’s presets as shown below.  
...   
CD Changer mode:  
1
Press SOURCE on this unit to activate the CD Changer  
mode.  
DISC Select (UP) button.  
Press this button to select a disc in ascending order.  
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (RUE-4202)  
to activate the CD Changer mode.  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode:  
Folder Select (UP) button.  
Press this button to select the folder.  
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:  
Folder Select (UP) / DISC Select (UP) button. Press this button to  
select a folder in ascending order. Press and hold this button to  
select a disc in ascending order.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
iPod mode:  
Switches Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer.  
DN Button  
2
3
Press BAND to activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for several  
seconds.  
Radio mode:  
SEEK (DN) Button.  
CD/iPod mode:  
Press this button to go back to the beginning of the current track.  
Press BAND until the desired CD Changer indicator  
appears on the display.  
Button  
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause modes for  
CD.  
Notes  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show “NO  
Audio Processor Button  
CHANGER-(No.)”.  
Each press of the button changes the audio processor mode.  
For details, refer to “Operating the Audio Processor” as shown below.  
Press the button to activate the external audio processor mode when  
the external audio processor is connected.*  
To operate the selected changer, refer to “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” on  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
*
For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner’s  
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased. When the  
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IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is  
Battery Replacement  
Power Button  
Press this button to turn the power on/off.  
Applicable battery: Use two AAAsized dry batteries or equivalent.  
Band Button  
1
Opening the battery cover  
Radio mode:  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the direction  
of the arrow.  
BAND Button.  
Press this button and the band will change.  
Changer mode:  
To switch the changer.  
UP Button  
Radio mode:  
SEEK (UP) button.  
CD/iPod mode:  
Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track.  
2
3
Replacing the battery  
Button  
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.  
Radio mode:  
Pressing this button will select, in descending order, stations  
programed into the radio’s presets as shown below.  
...   
CD Changer mode:  
DISC Select (DN) button.  
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode:  
Folder Select (DN) button.  
Press this button to select the folder.  
Closing the cover  
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:  
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.  
Folder Select (DN) / DISC Select (DN) button.  
Press this button to select a folder in descending order.  
Press and hold this button to select a disc in descending order.  
iPod mode:  
Switches Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer.  
Mute Button  
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press this button again to cancel.  
Controllable With Remote Control  
Operating the Audio Processor  
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor.  
1
2
Press A.PROC to select the mode.  
Normal mode Time Correction X-OVER Normal mode  
Remote control sensor  
Press or to select the item.  
Time Correction mode/Crossover (X-OVER) mode:  
Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.  
Connectable to Remote Control Interface  
Box  
This unit may be controlled from the vehicles audio controls.  
An optional Alpine Remote Control Interface Box must be used. For  
details, contact your Alpine dealer.  
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The CD is being improperly inserted.  
Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the  
CD Player Operation section.  
Information  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
The CD has been damaged.  
Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit can  
cause damage to the mechanism.  
In Case of Difficulty  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
If you encounter a problem, turn the power off, then on again. If the unit  
is still not functioning normally, 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.  
Improper mounting of the unit.  
Securely re-mount the unit.  
The disc is very dirty.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc has scratches.  
Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
Basic  
Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner disc. Consult  
your nearest 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.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
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.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only).  
Mechanical error.  
Press . After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem,  
consult your nearest Alpine dealer.  
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise  
etc.  
Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed  
article.  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
Radio  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
Unable to receive stations.  
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.  
Make sure the antenna is properly connected; replace the antenna  
or cable if necessary.  
Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA/AAC format is not  
compatible.  
Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a supported  
rewrite in the format supported by this device.  
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.  
Audio  
Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is  
properly grounded at its mounting location.  
The sound is not output from the speakers.  
There is no signal output from the internal amplifier.  
The antenna may not be the proper length.  
Power IC is switched to “ON” (refer to “Connecting to an External  
Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the  
antenna with a new one.  
Broadcast is noisy.  
iPod  
The antenna is not the proper length.  
Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.  
The antenna is poorly grounded.  
iPod does not play and no sound is output.  
The iPod has not been recognized.  
Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting  
location.  
page 8. To reset the iPod, refer to the Owners Manual of the iPod.  
CD  
Indication for CD Player  
CD Player not functioning.  
Out of operating temperature range +50°C (+120°F) for CD.  
Allow the vehicle’s interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
No CD is inserted.  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, “No Disc” is displayed and the unit does  
not start to play or eject the disc.  
Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1  
hour).  
Remove the disc by following these steps:  
Press the button again for at least 2 seconds.  
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
CD insertion not possible.  
A CD is already in the CD player.  
Eject the CD and remove it.  
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Indication for SAT Receiver Mode  
Mechanism error.  
(XM mode)  
1
Press the button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
MiniTuner missing/disconnected or no communication between the  
unit and XM Radio.  
2
When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the   
button again.  
Check the XM Tuner.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the   
button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
When “Error” is displayed:  
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET switch  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
(XM mode)  
(SIRIUS mode)  
The XM or SIRIUS antenna is not connected to the XM or SIRIUS  
radio module.  
Check whether the XM or SIRIUS antenna cable is attached  
securely to the XM or SIRIUS radio module.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
(XM mode)  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
XM or SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location.  
Indication for CD Changer  
Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
(XM mode)  
Loading  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to  
normal operating range.  
Wait until the radio has received the information.  
(XM mode)  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
Select another channel.  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and  
pull out the magazine.  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
(XM mode)  
Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not eject,  
consult your Alpine dealer.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
The user has selected a channel number that does not exist.  
The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
(XM mode)  
Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the CD  
Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD magazine  
into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside the CD  
Changer.  
The user has selected a channel number that is not authorized.  
The unit will revert to the previous selected channel or to channel  
1 automatically.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
Insert a magazine.  
Radio's firmware is being updated. During firmware update, audio  
will be muted until update is completed.  
Wait until the update is completed. After completion,  
automatically re-tune to previous channel.  
No indicated disc.  
Choose another disc.  
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(SIRIUS mode)  
The subscribed program is being updated. During update, audio will  
be muted until update is completed.  
Wait until the update is completed. After completion, follow the  
indication “SUB Updated Press Any Key” to press any key on the  
unit to continue, the unit re-tune to previous channel.  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
The Receiver is updating the SIRIUS channel line up. During update  
audio will be muted until update is completed.  
Indication for iPhone/iPod Mode  
Wait until the channel update is completed. After completion, the  
unit automatically re-tune to previous channel.  
The iPhone/iPod is not connected.  
Indication for USB Memory/Portable  
audio player  
Make sure the iPhone/iPod is correctly connected (refer to  
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.  
Database error or decoder error.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
There are no songs in the iPhone/iPod.  
Download songs to the iPhone/iPod and connect to this unit.  
Communication error or boot error, etc.  
You can solve the problem by reconnecting the USB Memory/  
Portable audio player or changing source.  
Database error or decoder error.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
The Portable audio player is not verified.  
Communication error or boot error, etc.  
You can solve the problem by reconnecting the Portable audio  
player.  
You can solve the problem by reconnecting the iPhone/iPod or  
changing source.  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
The iPhone/iPod is not verified.  
You can solve the problem by reconnecting the iPhone/iPod.  
A USB device/Portable audio player that is not supported by the unit  
is connected.  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
Connect a USB device/Portable audio player that is supported by  
the unit.  
A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected.  
Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit.  
A USB Memory/Portable audio player is not connected.  
Make sure the USB Memory device/Portable audio player is  
correctly connected and the cable is not excessively bent.  
No song (file) is stored in the USB Memory/Portable audio player.  
Connect the USB Memory device/Portable audio player after  
storing songs (files).  
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CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
160 mm (6-1/4")  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
87.7-107.9 MHz  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 μV/75 ohms)  
80 dB  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
170 mm (6-3/4")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
23 mm (15/16")  
Note  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are  
subject to change without notice.  
Capture Ratio  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
530-1,710 kHz  
22.5 μV/27 dB  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
5-20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
USB SECTION  
USB requirements  
USB 1.1/2.0  
Max. Power Consumption  
USB Class  
500 mA  
Mass Storage  
File System  
FAT 12/16/32  
MP3 Decoding  
WMA Decoding  
AAC Decoding  
Number of Channels  
Frequency Response  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3  
Windows Media™ Audio  
AAC-LC format “.m4a” file  
2-Channel (Stereo)  
5-20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
*
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
*
Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder software/bit  
rate.  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Battery Type  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
Weight  
AAA batteries (2 pcs.)  
42 mm (1-21/32")  
121 mm (4-25/32")  
23 mm (29/32")  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11-16 V allowable)  
*
Power Output  
18 W RMS × 4  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10 k ohms  
Weight 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)  
*
Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard  
Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N  
S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)  
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Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following  
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become  
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.  
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP  
METAL EDGE.  
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat  
rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and  
damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a  
rubber grommet to prevent the wires insulation from being cut by  
the metal edge of the hole.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or  
product damage.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.  
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of  
moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may  
result in product failure.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY  
TERMINAL.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to  
electrical shorts.  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-117. This will reduce any chance of damage to  
the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.  
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other  
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of  
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.  
Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram.  
Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage  
to the vehicle’s electrical system.  
When making connections to the vehicles electrical system, be aware  
of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not  
tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting  
the CDA-117 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended  
circuit of the CDA-117 has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so  
may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt,  
consult your Alpine dealer.  
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.  
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions  
so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or  
electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.  
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO  
MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.  
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other  
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for  
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable  
control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.  
The CDA-117 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other  
units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may need an  
adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your authorized  
Alpine dealer for assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–) terminal.  
Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or  
to the vehicle body.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF  
CHILDREN.  
IMPORTANT  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult  
a physician immediately.  
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided  
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number or the  
engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE  
OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
SERIAL NUMBER: [  
]
]
]
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INSTALLATION DATE: [  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: [  
PLACE OF PURCHASE: [  
Caution  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical  
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer  
where you purchased this product to have the work done.  
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.  
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than  
designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not  
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the CDA-117. Connect all other leads of the CDA-117 according  
to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.  
Installation  
Screw  
Hex Nut (M5)  
Caution  
2
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the  
detachable front panel.  
*
Bolt Stud  
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you  
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in  
place.  
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the  
horizontal plane, back to front.  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
1
*
This unit  
Ground Lead  
Chassis  
Detachable Front  
Panel  
Note  
For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen  
mounting location.  
3
Slide the CDA-117 into the dashboard until it clicks. This  
ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not  
accidentally come out from the dashboard.  
Less than 35°  
Removal  
1
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (refer to  
1
2
Remove the detachable front panel.  
Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on  
either side. The unit can now be removed from the  
mounting sleeve.  
Mounting Sleeve (Included)  
Dashboard  
This unit  
Bracket keys  
(Included)  
Pressure Plates*  
This unit  
3
Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
*
If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the  
pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.  
JAPANESE CAR  
2
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap  
(not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a  
clean metal spot using a screw ( ) already attached to the  
*1  
vehicle’s chassis.  
Front Frame  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer  
to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
This unit  
Ground Lead  
3
*
Mounting Bracket  
Note  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw  
*3  
(
) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.  
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Notes  
iPhone/iPod Connection (sold separately)  
When removing USB Memory, pull it out straight.  
If sound is not output or USB Memory is not recognized even when  
USB Memory is connected, remove USB Memory once, then connect it  
again.  
Connect USB cable to an iPhone/iPod with Interface cable for iPod.  
Change to a source other than the USB Memory mode, then remove the  
USB Memory. If the USB Memory is removed in the USB Memory  
mode, data may be damaged.  
Route the USB cable away from another cables.  
USB cable  
Interface cable for iPod (supplied)  
Remove the iPhone/iPod  
Remove the iPhone/iPod from Interface cable for iPod.  
Notes  
After changing the unit to a source other than the USB iPod, remove the  
iPhone/iPod. If the iPhone/iPod is removed in the USB iPod mode, data  
may cause damage.  
If sound is not output or the iPhone/iPod is not recognized even when  
the iPhone/iPod is connected, remove the iPhone/iPod once, then  
connect it again, or reset the iPod.  
Do not leave the iPhone/iPod in a vehicle for a long time. Heat and  
humidity may damage the iPhone/iPod and you may not be able to play  
it again.  
USB Memory Connection (sold  
separately)  
Connect USB Memory  
Connect the USB cable to the USB connector of the unit, and then  
secure the connection using the lock case supplied with USB cable as  
shown below.  
USB Memory  
This unit  
(sold separately)  
lock case  
Cable(Supplied)  
USB Connector  
Remove USB Memory  
Pull out USB Memory squarely from the USB cable.  
USB Memory  
This unit  
USB Connector  
(sold separately)  
Cable(Supplied)  
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Connections  
To BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT)  
(sold separately)  
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
REMOTE TURN-ON  
AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
ILLUMINATION  
To power antenna  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To vehicle phone  
Pink/Black  
Orange  
To the instrument cluster illumination lead  
Red  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Ignition Key  
Yellow  
Black  
GND  
Battery  
To USB Memory/Portable audio player or  
iPhone/iPod  
Gray  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front right  
Gray/Black  
Violet/Black  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear right  
Rear left  
Violet  
Green  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front left  
White  
CD Changer  
(sold separately)  
Speakers  
Rear Left  
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
Front Left  
Amplifier  
Front Right  
Subwoofers  
Amplifier  
*
The system switch is located on the bottom of the unit.  
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(KCE-400BT) connection is required. For details on connection, refer  
to the Owner’s Manual of the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).  
You can also connect this to an external device (such as a portable  
player) by using Conversion cable (KCE-237B) for building up the AUX  
IN (sold separately).  
Antenna Receptacle  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if  
applicable.  
Note  
Note  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle’s power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier, or a signal  
processor, etc.  
AUX+ ON :  
When the external device is connected.  
AUX+ OFF :  
When set to OFF, AUX+ source cannot be selected.  
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or  
signal processor.  
KCE-400BT Connection Cable (Included with KCE-400BT)  
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
System Switch  
Connect this lead to the Audio interface output of a cellular phone  
which provides ground shorting when a call is received.  
When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET, place the three  
swithes in the EXT AP position. When no device is connected, leave  
the switch in the NORM position.  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster  
illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of the CDA-117 to  
dim whenever the vehicle’s lights are turned on.  
Notes  
Do not make the three switches to different settings.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch  
position.  
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
USB Connector  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box or  
another unused power source which provides (+)12V only when the  
ignition is turned on or in the accessory position.  
Connect this to an USB Memory/Portable audio player or to an  
iPhone/iPod. To use an iPhone/iPod, Interface cable for iPod  
connection is required.  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery.  
Notes  
Use the supplied USB cable. If a USB cable other than the supplied is  
Ground Lead (Black)  
used, correct performance cannot be guaranteed.  
Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure  
the connection is made to bare metal and is securely fastened using  
the sheet metal screw provided.  
Route the USB cable away from other cables.  
To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the  
car harness.  
Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as  
possible.  
Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove  
any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.  
If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away  
from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various  
noise suppressors, contact them for further information.  
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention  
measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
Power Supply Connector  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Fuse Holder (10A)  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD  
changer, IMPRINT audio processor, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with  
Ai-NET.  
Notes  
Interface adapter for iPod (KCA-420i) is not recommended for use  
with this product.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/  
RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
Be sure to set “Setting the Connected Head Unit (MODEL SETUP)” to  
“CD CHG”, when the DHA-S690 is connected.  
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector  
To steering Remote control interface box.  
Rear Output/Input RCA Connectors  
It can be used as Rear Output or Input RCA Connectors. RED is right  
and WHITE is left.  
Front Output/Input RCA Connectors  
It can be used as Front Output or Input RCA Connectors. RED is right  
and WHITE is left.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
BLUETOOTH interface connector (Blue)  
Connect this to an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT). To  
use a hands-free mobile phone, an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE  
53-EN  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. (“Alpine”), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer  
this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the  
telephone numbers listed below.  
You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.  
PRODUCTS COVERED:  
You must package the product securely to avoid damage during  
shipment. To prevent lost packages it is recommended to use a  
carrier that provides a tracking service.  
This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories (“the  
product”). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the  
Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A.  
HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES:  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY:  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR USE AND  
MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE  
EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS  
AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first  
consumer purchase.  
WHO IS COVERED:  
This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the product, who  
must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.  
HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM  
“INCIDENTAL DAMAGES” REFERS TO EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTING  
THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE  
ORIGINAL PURCHASER’S TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,  
BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE  
AND CUSTODY OF THE PRODUCT. THE TERM “CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES” REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING OTHER  
PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT  
WORK PROPERLY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY  
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.  
This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship (parts and  
labor) in the product.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This Warranty does not cover the following:  
Damage occurring during shipment of the product to Alpine for  
repair (claims must be presented to the carrier).  
Damage caused by accident or abuse, including burned voice coils  
caused by over-driving the speaker (amplifier level is turned up  
and driven into distortion or clipping). Speaker mechanical failure  
(e.g. punctures, tears or rips). Cracked or damaged LCD panels.  
Dropped or damaged hard drives.  
Damage caused by negligence, misuse, improper operation or  
failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner’s manual.  
Damage caused by act of God, including without limitation,  
earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other acts of nature.  
Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the  
product.  
Service performed by an unauthorized person, company or  
association.  
Any product which has the serial number defaced, altered or  
removed.  
Any product which has been adjusted, altered or modified without  
Alpine’s consent.  
HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE  
WARRANTY:  
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state and province to province. In  
addition, some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long  
an implied warranty lasts, and some do not allow the exclusion or  
limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly,  
limitations as to these matters contained herein may not apply to you.  
IN CANADA ONLY:  
This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio product has  
been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized Installation Center, and  
this warranty stamped upon installation by the installation center.  
Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United States,  
Puerto Rico or Canada.  
Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine Dealer.  
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
Should the product require service, please call the following number  
for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center.  
CAR AUDIO  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)  
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:  
You are responsible for delivery of the product to an Authorized  
Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair and for payment of any  
initial shipping charges. Alpine will, at its option, repair or replace  
the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge.  
If the repairs are covered by the warranty, and if the product was  
shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine, Alpine  
will pay the return shipping charges.  
NAVIGATION  
You should provide a detailed description of the problem(s) for  
which service is required.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC., 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Do not send products to these addresses.  
Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center.  
 

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