Alpine CDA 9847 User Manual

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MP3/WMA CD Receiver  
CDA-9847  
• 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.  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
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  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany  
Phone 089-32 42 640  
Phone 01-48638989  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
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)  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68-00493Z94-A  
Meiyi Printing Factory, Dalian, China  
No. 28 Chang Qing Street, Xi Gang District, Dalian, China  
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)  
Receiving Channels with the  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 28  
Caution ............................................................ 28  
Precautions ...................................................... 28  
Installation ...................................................... 29  
Connections .................................................... 30  
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)................... 18  
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number ............. 19  
Storing Channel Presets .................................. 19  
Receiving Stored Channels ............................. 19  
Channel/Category Search Function ................ 19  
Quick Search Function.................................... 20  
Changing the Display...................................... 20  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........ 20  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
iPod™ (Optional)  
Playback .......................................................... 20  
Searching for a desired Song .......................... 21  
Searching by Playlist .................................... 21  
Searching by artist name .............................. 21  
Searching by album name............................. 21  
Quick Search ................................................... 22  
Random Play Shuffle(M.I.X.)....................... 22  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 22  
Displaying the Text ......................................... 22  
Changer (Optional)  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 23  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 23  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 23  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 24  
Specifications .................................................. 27  
2-EN  
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
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.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR  
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR  
VEHICLE.  
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only  
be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the  
vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL  
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
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.  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.  
Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback  
mechanism.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING  
FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
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.  
3-EN  
Installation Location  
Make sure the CDA-9847 will not be installed in a location  
subjected to:  
PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
Never Attempt the Following  
Correct Handling  
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 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  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
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.  
Your player will automatically eject any disc that is inserted  
incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a correctly inserted  
disc, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a  
ballpoint pen.  
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. 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  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming, the CD  
player will automatically eject discs with irregular surfaces or  
inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is inserted into the player  
and ejected after initial loading, using your finger, 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.  
Center Hole  
Center Hole  
New  
Disc  
Bumps  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
any special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.  
4-EN  
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.  
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).  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback  
again.  
About media that can be played.  
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo  
marks below.  
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-  
ReWritable) which have been recorded only on audio devices.  
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA  
formatted audio files.  
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.  
Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format  
compatible with this unit. For details, see page 11-12.  
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and /or other countries.  
Apple, the Apple logo and iPod are trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
5-EN  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
Getting Started  
time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Rotary  
Remote Sensor  
encoder  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
Remove the detachable front panel.  
2
Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar  
pointed object.  
3
MUTE  
TITLE  
1
Controllable with Remote Control  
This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control.  
For details, consult your Alpine dealer.  
RESET switch  
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control  
sensor.  
Setting Time  
About the alphanumeric display of this unit  
All English lower case characters are displayed as  
upper case on this unit.  
The alphanumeric display in the following table shows  
alphanumeric characters/numbers that may be difficult  
to distinguish.  
In the Clock priority mode, press and hold TITLE  
for at least 2 seconds while the time is displayed.  
1
The time indication will blink.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours  
while the time indication is blinking.  
2
0
2
5
6
8
A
B
D
Alphanumeric  
Display  
When the hour has been adjusted, press the  
Rotary encoder.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes  
4
while the time indication is blinking.  
The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the minute  
adjustment. The time can also be manually set by  
pressing the Rotary encoder.  
G
H
K
M
Q
R
S
Z
Alphanumeric  
Display  
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
announcement, press and hold the Rotary encoder 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.  
Turning Power On and Off  
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject  
Adjusting Volume  
c and TITLE  
.
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2  
obtained.  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume  
level by 20 dB.  
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its  
previous level.  
6-EN  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Detaching  
Radio  
SEARCH/  
Q.S.  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
TUNE/  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
A.ME  
BAND  
Press  
front panel pops out.  
(Release) at the lower left side until the  
2
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
3
g
f
Rotary  
encoder  
F/SETUP Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
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.  
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each  
Country  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
Attaching  
For customers not living in North America, change the radio  
frequencies as follows.  
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.  
1
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
select the SETUP mode.  
1
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
2
Select the "AREA" mode by pressing g or f.  
2
Choose either AREA 1 or AREA 2 by pressing the  
BAND.  
3
2
AREA 1: Radio frequencies for North America  
AREA 2: Other Radio frequencies  
1
Pressing F/SETUP will return to normal mode.  
4
The stored radio stations will be cleared every time you change the  
setting.  
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. Hold the panel by its sides to avoid  
pushing any buttons by mistake.  
7-EN  
Listening to Radio  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency  
appears in the display.  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is  
displayed.  
1
1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
Press any one of the station preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
2
2
memory.  
F1(FM1) F2(FM2) AM F1(FM1)  
The display shows the band, preset number and  
frequency of the station selected.  
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
3
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) →  
OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK  
Station Title Search Function  
If the title of a radio station is entered, you can search for that radio  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
station by its title while listening to the currently received radio  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Manual mode:  
station.  
.
Press SEARCH/Q.S.  
Title Search mode.  
in Radio mode to switch to  
1
The first title input blinks in the display.  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.  
Holding down g or f will change the frequency  
continuously.  
4
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the  
frequency of the selected title.  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station  
is tuned in.  
Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/Q.S.  
for at least 2 seconds.  
If a station has no title, "NO TITLE" is displayed for 2 seconds.  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Frequency Search Function  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
1
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
seconds in Radio mode to activate Frequency  
Search mode.  
for at least 2  
1
2
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.  
The selected station is stored.  
The display shows the band, preset no. and station  
frequency memorized.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired frequency.  
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.  
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
frequency.  
3
Frequency Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding  
SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds.  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
1
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
2
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 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.  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
8-EN  
The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data  
and WMA data.  
A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) cannot be played back on this unit.  
The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers  
recorded on the disc.  
If the HDA-5460 model is connected to the unit, some operations  
(for example changing the source, selecting the file by holding  
buttons up or down, etc.), can be carried out on this unit.  
CD/MP3/WMA  
Rotary  
SEARCH/  
-/J  
encoder  
8
Q.S.  
c
MP3/WMA Play Display  
The folder number and file number will be displayed as  
described below.  
g
f
9 F/SETUP 4(  
)
5(  
)
6(  
)
TITLE  
F01 T03 10'15  
Folder number  
File number  
Elapsed time  
Playback  
display  
display  
Press TITLE  
to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
1
Title/Text” (page 14) for information about display switching.  
Repeat Play  
Press 4 (  
) to play back repeatedly the track being  
played.  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
Press 4 (  
) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat play.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER  
to switch to the CD mode.  
CD mode :  
RPT  
RPT  
(off)  
: Only a track is repeatedly played back  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
*1  
TUNER CD CD CHANGER* TUNER  
* Only when the CD changer is connected  
While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to  
2
select the desired folder.  
Pressing and holding 8 or 9 will change folders  
continuously.  
*1 When a CD changer is connected  
If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode,  
M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).  
3
MP3/WMA mode :  
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press g.  
RPT  
RPT  
RPT  
(off)  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
Fast backward :  
Press and hold g.  
:
Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) :  
*2  
Press f.  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
Fast forward :  
Press and hold f.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
4
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In the CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the  
To eject the disc, press c.  
5
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.  
If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for at least 2 seconds  
with the movable display open.  
” indicator, and go to the step above within 10 seconds.  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In the CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
” indicator, and go to the step above within 10 seconds.  
9-EN  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Searching from CD Text  
Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc. In  
the case of discs and changers that do not support text, searches can  
be made using the track numbers.  
Press 5 (  
) in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
Press SEARCH/Q.S.  
This will set the search mode.  
during play.  
1
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 (  
) again.  
CD mode :  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
track, then press the Rotary encoder.  
This will play the selected track.  
M.I.X.  
: Track are played back in  
random sequence.  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds in the  
search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when  
an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds.  
*3  
M.I.X. : The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
(off)  
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA)  
You can display and search for the folder and file name while  
listening to the file currently being played back.  
*3 When a CD changer equipped with the All M.I.X. function is  
connected  
Press SEARCH/Q.S.  
mode or Folder Name Search mode in MP3/WMA  
to select File Name Search  
1
If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
(REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
mode.  
MP3/WMA mode :  
Folder Name Search mode  
M.I.X. : Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired folder.  
2
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first  
file in the selected folder.  
3
M.I.X. : 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.  
Folder Name Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding  
SEARCH/Q.S.  
for at least 2 seconds.  
While in Folder Name Search mode, press SEARCH/Q.S. to  
switch to File Search mode.  
"NO FILE" is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder or playlist that  
is selected by the Folder Name Search mode contains no files.  
“ROOT” is displayed for a folder that does not have a folder  
name.  
(off)  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In the CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the  
Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
” indicator, and go to the step above within 10 seconds.  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In the CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
” indicator, and go to the step above within 10 seconds.  
Scanning Programs  
Press 6 (  
) to activate the Scan mode.  
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in  
succession.  
To stop scanning, press 6 (  
) and deactivate the Scan  
mode.  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In the CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the  
” indicator, and go to the step above within 10 seconds.  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In the CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
” indicator, and go to the step above within 10 seconds.  
10-EN  
File Name Search mode  
About MP3/WMA  
Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder.  
2
CAUTION  
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/  
WMA 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.  
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
3
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the  
selected file.  
4
What is MP3?  
File Name Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding  
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.  
SEARCH/Q.S.  
for at least 2 seconds.  
While in File Name Search mode, press SEARCH/Q.S. to switch  
to Folder Search mode.  
File Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
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.  
Quick Search  
You can search for tracks(files).  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
for at least 2  
1
seconds in the CD/Changer/MP3/WMA mode to  
activate Quick Search mode.  
What is WMA?  
WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio  
data.  
WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher  
ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half  
original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD  
quality sound.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select a desired track(file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
2
Quick Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding  
SEARCH/Q.S. for at least 2 seconds.  
Method for creating MP3/WMA files  
Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified  
software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the  
user's manual for that software.  
MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have  
the file extension “mp3” / “wma”. Files with no extension  
cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are  
supported)  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
MP3  
Sampling rates : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz,  
22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz,  
8 kHz  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
Variable Bit rate : 8 - 320 kbps  
WMA  
Sampling rates : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz  
Bit rates:  
48 - 192 kbps  
Variable Bit rate : 48 - 320 kbps  
Note that for sampling rates, this devices frame display (Page  
14) may not display correctly.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on  
sampling rates.  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the  
title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA  
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.  
The tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
11-EN  
Producing MP3/WMA discs  
Terminology  
MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or  
CD-RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to  
510 files/folders (including Root Folders). However, the  
maximum number of folders is 255.  
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.  
Media supported  
Sampling rate  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs,  
CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.  
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.  
Corresponding File Systems  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or  
Level 2.  
Encoding  
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.  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files  
into the specified audio compression format.  
Tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA files.  
MP3: ID3 tag  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all  
caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
WMA: WMA tag  
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.  
Root folder  
The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder  
contains all folders and files.  
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.  
Order of tracks  
The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software  
writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same  
as the order you input. The playback order of the folders and  
files is as follows. However, the folder and file playback order  
differs from the folder no. and file no. indicated on the display.  
1
2
4
2
Root  
Folder  
3
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
1
Folder  
MP3/WMA File  
12-EN  
Setting the Bass Band width (Q-Factor)  
Sound Setting  
Press BAND to select the desired bass  
Band Width.  
SOURCE/  
1  
2
3
4
POWER BAND  
Rotary encoder  
(Narrow) ...........  
(Wide)  
Changes the bass boost band width to wide or narrow.  
A wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies  
above and below the center frequency. A narrower setting  
will boost only frequencies near the center frequency.  
Setting the bass Level  
f
g
CENTER f  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass  
level (–7~+10).  
You can emphasize or weaken the bass frequency.  
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and  
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat  
If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the bass control setting  
will be turned off automatically.  
The Bass Level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, SAT, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
Bass frequency and Bass Band Width settings adjusted for one  
source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, SAT, CD etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, Bass Level is still adjustable if  
an audio processor with the Bass function is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON.  
Press Rotary encoder repeatedly to choose the  
desired mode.  
1
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
BASS TREBLE SUBWOOFER* BALANCE FADER  
DEFEAT VOLUME BASS  
Bass : -7 ~ +10  
Treble : -7 ~ +7  
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15  
Balance : L15 ~ R15  
Fader : R15 ~ F15  
Defeat : ON/OFF  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
Setting the Treble Control  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own  
tonal preference.  
If the Rotary encoder is not pressed within 5 seconds after  
selecting the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or  
SUBWOOFER mode, the unit automatically returns to normal  
mode.  
Press CENTER f to select the TREBLE (treble Center  
frequency) control mode.  
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level and phase cannot  
be adjusted.  
Setting the treble Center frequency  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound  
is obtained in each mode.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of  
BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults and  
BBE is turned off.  
2
Press g or f to select the desired treble Center  
frequency.  
7.5kHz 10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz  
Emphasizes the displayed Treble frequency ranges.  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
Setting the treble Level  
Setting the Bass Control  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Treble Level (–7~+7).  
You can emphasize the treble frequency.  
tonal preference.  
If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the Treble control  
setting will be turned off automatically.  
The Treble Level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, SAT, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for  
all other sources (FM, AM, SAT, CD, etc.).  
Press CENTER f to select the BASS (bass Center  
frequency) control mode.  
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, Treble Level is still adjustable if  
an audio processor with the Treble function is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON.  
Setting the Bass Center Frequency  
Press g or f to select the desired bass center  
frequency.  
60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz  
Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.  
13-EN  
Setting the BBE Mode  
BBE makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music  
source. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will be able to reproduce the  
music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.  
Other Functions  
-/J  
Rotary encoder  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to  
which you want to apply BBE.  
1
Press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 2  
seconds to activate the level setting mode.  
2
Turn the BBE setting on by pressing the Rotary  
encoder.  
3
g
f
TITLE  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred  
level (BBE 1 to 3) or OFF.  
4
Displaying the Title/Text  
Press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
5
It is possible to display the CD title if the title has been previously  
inputted (“Titling Discs” page 15). 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 files.  
To cancel BBE mode for all music sources, press the Rotary  
encoder to turn BBE off.  
BBE mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can  
have its own BBE setting.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
There is no BBE mode for AM radio.  
Press TITLE  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
The display in Radio mode:  
When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot  
be made.  
FREQUENCY CLOCK TITLE FREQUENCY  
The display in CD mode:  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK →  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 TITLE →  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
The display in MP3/WMA mode:  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE  
NO./CLOCK FOLDER NAME*4 FILE NAME ARTIST  
NAME*2 ALBUM NAME*2 TRACK NAME*2 FRAME*3  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.  
*2 ID3 tag/WMA tag  
If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, all  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., track name,  
artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
“NO DATA” will be displayed when an MP3/WMA file contains no  
ID3 tag/WMA tag information.  
*3 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are  
displayed. The VBR (Variable Bit rate) file displays the average bit  
rate.  
*4 “ROOT” is displayed for a folder that does not have a folder  
name.  
14-EN  
About the indicator display  
When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit  
according to the mode.  
Titling Discs/Stations  
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.  
You cannot input titles for MP3/WMA discs.  
Press TITLE  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 14).  
and select the Title Display.  
1
2
3
4
Press and hold TITLE  
The first character will blink.  
for at least 2 seconds.  
Bass Level is usually displayed. When BBE is set,  
the display changes according to the BBE setting.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.  
Indicator/  
Mode  
CD Mode  
MP3/WMA Mode  
TUNER Mode  
Press the Rotary encoder to store the first  
character.  
Title displayed  
The first character will stop blinking and the display will  
automatically advance to the next character. When that  
character begins to blink, you may choose the next letter  
or symbol of your title.  
Folder Name  
displayed  
File Name  
displayed  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling.  
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th  
character automatically stores the title into memory.  
5
Artist Name  
Artist Name  
displayed  
1
2
displayed  
When entering a title of less than 8 characters (for  
example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will  
be blinking. Go to step 6 to complete the title.  
Text displayed  
(Disc Name)  
Album Name  
1
displayed  
• Title displayed  
• Music Title/  
Text displayed  
(Track Name)  
Track Name  
Press TITLE  
to record the title.  
6
1
displayed  
Channel Name  
2
If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not  
written.  
displayed  
∗1 Tag information  
You can enter 18 CD titles and 24 station titles on this unit. If you  
try to store beyond the limit, the display will show “FULL DATA.”  
At this point, no more titles can be stored. To input a new title, one  
of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted.  
When you want to erase a title, enter the “ ” symbol into all  
spaces.  
The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made within 10  
seconds. The input mode will be cancelled if no action is taken for  
over 10 seconds.  
∗2 When SAT Radio mode is activated.  
About “Title” and “Text”  
Title:  
With this device, it is possible to input the CD and radio  
station name (page 15). This inputted name is referred to as a  
“title.”  
You cannot input or display titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
Text:  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as  
“text.”  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
depending on the character type.  
When the Scroll Setting (page 17) is set to “SCROLL MANU,”  
press and hold TITLE  
for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text  
information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME  
DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode).  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when the desired text information  
cannot be displayed on this unit.  
If the title was not previously input, “NO TITLE” is displayed.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
15-EN  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
SETUP  
Press TITLE  
press again and hold for at least 2 seconds.  
to select the Title Display.Then,  
1
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. From the SETUP menu, choose from Sound Customizing,  
Visual Customizing, etc., to make your desired setting.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.  
The title in the display will blink.  
2
3
SOURCE/  
POWER BAND  
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you  
want to erase is displayed.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase  
the title displayed.  
4
5
Press TITLE  
to cancel the title erasing mode.  
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
"NO DATA" is displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in  
step 2, or if all titles are erased in step 4.  
g
f
F/SETUP  
Displaying Time  
A typical SETUP procedure is shown in steps 1 to 4  
as follows. See below for further information about  
each SETUP menu.  
Press TITLE  
repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
Each press changes the display.  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 14).  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.  
SETUP mode is activated.  
1
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.  
When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press TITLE to  
display the time.  
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP  
menu.  
(e.g. Select SUBW)  
2
ILLUMI DIMMER SUBW (SUBW SYS)*1 CDDA/MP3/  
CDDA SCROLL TYPESCROLL MUTE AUX IN →  
(AUXILIARY/TV/VCR/GAME)*2 D-AUX POWER IC →  
AREA*3 XM ADF*4 H510/OTHER DEMO ILLUMI  
*1 Displayed only when SUBW is ON.  
*2 Displayed only when AUX IN is ON.  
*3 Refer to “Radio” (page 7).  
*4 Refer to “SAT Radio” (page 20).  
Press BAND to change the setting.  
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)  
3
Pressing F/SETUP will return to normal mode.  
4
Sound Customizing  
Subwoofer On and Off  
SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output phase and level.  
Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the  
SUBWOOFER mode.  
BASS TREBLE SUBWOOFER BALANCE FADER →  
DEFEAT VOLUME BASS  
16-EN  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
SUBW SYS1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS2  
MP3/WMA  
Playing MP3/WMA Data  
CDDA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3  
Select either SYS1 or SYS2 for the desired subwoofer effect.  
SUBW SYS1: Subwoofer effect is dependent on the main  
volume setting.  
SUBW SYS2: Subwoofer effect is independent of the main  
volume setting. For example, even if the volume  
is low, the subwoofer is still effective.  
This product can playback CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA  
data. However, in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback  
may be difficult. For these special cases, you can select playback of  
CD data only. When a disc contains both CD or the MP3/WMA data,  
playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc.  
Visual Customizing  
CDDA : Only CD data can be played back.  
CDDA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks can be  
played back.  
Setting the Multicolor Illumination  
ILLUMI BLUE (Initial setting) / ILLUMI GREEN/ILLUMI AMBER /  
ILLUMI RED  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already  
been inserted, perform the setting after you remove the disc. (If you  
use an MP3 changer, you have to change discs.)  
You can change the lighting color of the following four buttons:  
SOURCE/POWER, BAND, g and f.  
BLUE GREEN AMBER RED BLUE  
External Device  
According to the lighting color of the above four buttons, the color  
of the other buttons also changes. When the color of the four  
buttons is AMBER/RED, the color of the others is AMBER. When  
the color of the four buttons is BLUE/GREEN, the others are also  
GREEN.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
MUTE ON (Initial setting) / MUTE OFF  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from  
the device.  
Dimmer Control  
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANU  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX IN ON / AUX IN OFF (Initial setting)  
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 unit's button lighting is too bright at  
night.  
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 ON is set. Select  
the AUX name by pressing g or f. Then press BAND.  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX  
names.  
Scroll Type Setting  
TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2  
Choose from two scrolling methods.  
Select the type you prefer.  
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE/POWER to select AUX  
mode and then press BAND to select your desired device.  
Scroll Setting  
SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANU (Initial setting)  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
POWER IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER IC OFF  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-  
TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files,  
folder names, and tags.  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
SCROLL AUTO : The CD text information, the text information  
of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled  
automatically. Scrolling only takes place when the information  
cannot be shown in the display in its entirety.  
SCROLL MANU : The display is scrolled when a disc is  
loaded or when a track is changed, etc.  
POWER IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre-  
amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier  
connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head unit’s  
internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers.  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display. The disc titles input manually (page 15) cannot be  
scrolled.  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
Demonstration  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
Rear  
left  
This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display and sound.  
Amplifier  
Rear  
right  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
Continued  
17-EN  
POWER IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
SEARCH/  
Q.S.  
8
BAND  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
g
f
Rotary  
encoder  
F/SETUP  
9
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
TITLE  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
SAT Receiver: XM or SIRIUS Receiver  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
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.  
Setting the External Digital Input  
D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting)  
When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor and an  
Ai-NET non-compatible DVD player (DVE-5207) are connected, set  
D-AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound.  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (Optional)  
After setting D-AUX to ON, make the setting in “Connecting an  
Optical Digital Compatible Audio Processor and an Ai-NET Non-  
Compatible DVD Player.”  
About SAT Radio  
Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with  
over to 100 digital channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can  
hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast-to-coast via  
satellite. For more information, visit XM’s website at  
Press SOURCE/POWER, and select the D-AUX mode, and adjust  
the volume, etc.  
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.  
To receive XM radio, the XM company sold XMDirect™ and  
ALPINE Interface Adapter Box (for sale in the near future) will be  
required. For details, consult you nearest ALPINE dealer.  
Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible Audio  
Processor and an Ai-NET Non-Compatible DVD Player  
H510 /OTHER (Initial setting)  
* XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
* SIRIUS and its corresponding logos are trademarks of SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio Inc.  
After setting D-AUX to ON in “Setting the External Digital Input,” do  
the following according to the audio processor type:  
H510:  
If the PXA-H510 and the Ai-NET non-compatible DVD player  
(DVE-5207) are connected (using optical cable), use the H510  
setting. Connect the DVD player (using optical cable) to the  
optical digital input terminal (for DVD Player).  
The SAT Receiver controls on the CDA-9847 are operative only  
when an SAT Receiver is connected.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select XM or SIRIUS  
mode.  
1
2
OTHER:  
If an audio processor other than PXA-H510 and the Ai-NET  
non-compatible DVD player (DVE-5207) are connected (using  
optical cable), use the OTHER setting. Connect the DVD  
player (using optical cable) to the optical digital input terminal  
(for Head unit).  
Press BAND to select the desired band.  
Each press changes the band:  
XM mode:  
XM1 XM2 XM3 XM1  
After input selection is completed, turn the ignition off and back on  
again. Setting of the optical digital input switch is completed.  
SIRIUS mode:  
SR1 SR2 SR3 SR1  
Press 8 or 9 to select desired category.  
3
4
Press g or f to select the desired channel.  
Holding down g or f will change channels  
continuously.  
18-EN  
When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190), a Channel  
can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the remote  
control.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
channels onto the same band.  
3
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band  
desired and repeat the procedure.  
A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6  
channels for each band; XM1, XM2 and XM3 or SR1, SR2 and  
SR3).  
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.  
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.  
2 Press ENTER on the remote control within 5 seconds to  
receive the Channel.  
If the channel number is 3 digits, the Channel is  
automatically received after the channel number is input.  
Receiving Stored Channels  
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number  
A unique Radio ID number is required to subscribe to SAT Radio  
programming. Each third party XM or SIRIUS radio comes with this  
number.  
Press BAND to select the desired band.  
1
Press the channel preset button that has your  
desired satellite channel in memory.  
2
XM radio:  
The number is an 8-character alphanumeric number, printed on a label  
directly on the XM Receiver.  
SIRIUS radio:  
The number is a 12-character alphanumeric number.  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9847 in the  
following way.  
Channel/Category Search Function  
You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.  
Press SEARCH/Q.S.  
to select Channel Search mode or Category Search  
in the XM or SIRIUS mode  
1
mode.  
While receiving band, press g or f to select  
channel0.”  
1
Channel Search mode:  
The unit alternately displays “RADIO ID” for 2 seconds,  
then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
While displaying "RADIO ID" as shown above,  
Demonstration (page 17) become nonfunctional.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel No.* within 10 seconds.  
2
* The Channel No. is selected within the selected Category.  
To cancel the ID number display, change the  
channel.  
2
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Channel No.  
3
You cannot use “O,” “S,”“ I,or “F” for the ID Number (XM  
radio Receiver only).  
You can check the ID number printed on a label on your third  
party, SAT Radio Receiver package.  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/Q.S. for  
at least 2 seconds in Channel Search mode.  
While in Channel Search mode, press 8 or 9 to select the another  
Category.  
While in Channel Search mode, press SEARCH/Q.S. to switch  
to the Category Search mode.  
Storing Channel Presets  
Press BAND to select the desired band you want  
to store.  
1
Category Search mode:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Category within 10 seconds.  
2
3
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold,  
2
for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset  
buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to  
store the channel.  
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Category.  
The selected station is stored.  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/Q.S. for  
at least 2 seconds in Category Search mode.  
While in Category Search mode, press SEARCH/Q.S. to switch  
to Channel Search mode.  
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Quick Search Function  
You can search for all Channels.  
iPod ™ (Optional)  
SOURCE/  
POWER -/J BAND  
SEARCH/  
Q.S.  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
seconds in XM or SIRIUS mode to activate Quick  
for at least 2  
1
Search mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel within 10 seconds.  
2
The selected Channel is received.  
Changing the Display  
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.  
g
f Rotary  
4(  
)
TITLE  
5(  
)
encoder  
An iPod™ or iPod™ Mini can be controlled from the CDA-9847,  
when connected to an optional Alpine Interface Adapter for iPod™  
(KCA-420i). While connected to the CDA-9847, operation from the  
iPod™ is no longer possible.  
In XM or SIRIUS mode, press TITLE  
.
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown  
below.  
For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the connected adapter  
(KCA-420i).  
For each function, refer to the iPod’s documentation.  
Channel Number Channel Name Song Title →  
Artist Name Auxiliary Data Field*CLOCK →  
Channel Number  
* XM mode only: When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not  
displayed (see “Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” on this  
page).  
Playback  
When the “Scroll Setting” (page 17) is set to “SCROLL AUTO,”  
the display scrolls continuously.  
When the Scroll Setting is set to “SCROLL MANU,” the display  
scrolls only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND,  
SEARCH, etc.).  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the iPod  
mode.  
1
Press g or f to select the desired song.  
2
Press and hold TITLE for more than 2 seconds to scroll the  
display manually.  
Return to the beginning of the current song:  
Press g.  
“Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one  
shown above.  
Fast backward:  
Press and hold g.  
Advance to the beginning of the next song:  
Press f.  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or  
Fast forward:  
Press and hold f.  
off. There is no ADF function for the SIRIUS receiver.  
To pause playback, press :/J.  
Pressing :/J again will resume playback.  
3
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
1
select the SETUP mode.  
If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the CDA-  
9847, it will continue playing after the connection.  
If using the iPod with a changer, the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-  
410C) must be used. In this case, press BAND to select the  
changer mode applicable to the iPod.  
Select “XM ADF” by pressing g or f.  
2
3
Select ON/OFF by pressing BAND.  
When setting to ON, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by  
pressing TITLE . (Refer to the “Changing the Display”  
section on page 20)  
Pressing F/SETUP will return to normal mode.  
4
20-EN  
To search for an album of the selected artist  
Searching for a desired Song  
For iPod containing several hundred or several thousand files, finding  
the desired file can be troublesome. CDA-9847 offers a variety of  
search functions to make this easier.  
1 After selecting the artist in step 2*2, press SEARCH/Q.S  
to change to the album search mode of the selected  
artist.  
2*3 Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select an  
If there is only a single playlist/artist/album stored in the iPod,  
none of the search modes will function.  
album.  
3 Press the Rotary encoder to play back all songs of the  
selected album.  
Searching by Playlist  
To search for a song of the selected album  
Press SEARCH/Q.S.  
search mode.  
Each press changes the search mode.  
The search mode is automatically changed to the  
PLAYLIST search mode 4 seconds after PLAYLIST has  
been selected.  
to select a PLAYLIST  
1
1 After selecting the album in step 2*3, press SEARCH/  
Q.S  
to change to the song search mode of the  
selected album.  
2 Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select a  
song and press the Rotary encoder.  
The selected song is played back.  
PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM PLAYLIST  
2*1  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds, and  
select a playlist.  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
search mode to cancel the search mode.  
All songs in the iPod are played back by selecting ALL in step 2*2.  
All songs of the selected artist are played back by selecting ALL in  
step 2*3.  
for at least 2 seconds in the  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back a  
selected playlist.  
Searching by album name  
To search for a song in the selected playlist  
1 After selecting the playlist in step 2*1, press SEARCH/  
Press SEARCH/Q.S.  
search mode.  
Each press changes the search mode.  
to select an ALBUM  
1
Q.S  
to change to the song search mode of the  
selected playlist.  
The search mode is automatically changed to the ALBUM  
search mode 4 seconds after ALBUM has been selected.  
2 Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select a  
song and press the Rotary encoder.  
The selected song is played back.  
PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM PLAYLIST  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
search mode to cancel the search mode.  
All songs in the iPod are played back by selecting the stored “iPod  
name” or ALL in step 2*1.  
for at least 2 seconds in the  
*
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds, and  
select an album.  
2
Press the Rotary encoder to play back all songs  
of the selected album.  
3
Searching by artist name  
To search for a song of the selected album  
Press SEARCH/Q.S.  
mode.  
Each press changes the search mode.  
The search mode is automatically changed to the ARTIST  
search mode 4 seconds after ARTIST has been selected.  
to select an ARTIST search  
1
1 After selecting the album in step 2*, press SEARCH/  
Q.S  
to change to the song search mode of the  
selected album.  
2 Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select a  
song and press the Rotary encoder.  
The selected song is played back.  
PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM PLAYLIST  
2*2  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds, and  
select an artist.  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
for at least 2 seconds in the  
search mode to cancel the search mode.  
All songs in the iPod are played back by selecting ALL in step 2*.  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back all songs  
of the selected artist.  
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Quick Search  
Repeat Play  
You can search for songs.  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.  
Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back.  
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
seconds to activate Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2  
1
Press 4 (  
The file will be played repeatedly.  
).  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select a desired song.  
The selected song is played back immediately.  
2
RPT ←  
(Repeat One)  
(off)  
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
2
Press and hold SEARCH/Q.S.  
for at least 2 seconds in the  
search mode to cancel the search mode.  
The Quick search in the iPod mode takes more time than the  
normal Quick search.  
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing  
g or f.  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
Displaying the Text  
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the CDA-9847.  
You can display the playlist name, or the tag information of a song in  
the iPod.  
Shuffle Albums:  
Select an album randomly in the iPod, and plays back the songs of the  
album in sequential order. If a song has been selected in the playlist/  
artist search mode before selecting Shuffle Album, only the albums  
within the playlist/artist are selected randomly. The songs of the  
album are played back sequentially.  
Press TITLE  
Each press changes the display.  
.
Playlist Name Artist Name* Album Name* Song Title*  
iPod/Elapsed Time iPod/Clock Playlist Name  
* “NO DATA” is displayed if there is no tag information.  
Shuffle Songs:  
When the Scroll Setting (page 17) is set to “SCROLL MANU,”  
All songs in the iPod are played back in random sequence. If a song  
has been selected in the playlist/artist search mode before selecting  
Shuffle song, only the songs of the playlist/artist/album are played  
back randomly.  
press and hold TITLE  
for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag  
information only once.  
Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.  
If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many  
characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the  
adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended.  
The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 64 (64  
byte).  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not  
compatible with the CDA-9847.  
Press 5 (  
).  
1
The songs will be played back in random sequence.  
M.I.X. M.I.X. (off)  
(Shuffle Albums) (Shuffle Songs)  
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
2
For details of the search mode, refer to “Searching for a desired  
Song” (page 21).  
If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting  
Shuffle (M.I.X.), the songs will not play back randomly even when  
Shuffle album is selected.  
If there is no album in the playlist, Shuffle (M.I.X.) will not function  
even when Shuffle album is selected.  
22-EN  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional)  
Changer (Optional)  
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.  
-/J  
BAND  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3  
Changer mode.  
1
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1  
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs  
2
loaded in the CD Changer.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
3
F/SETUP  
Select buttons  
(1 through 6)  
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.  
For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to  
“CD/MP3/WMA” pages 9 to 12.  
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.  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)  
Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When  
operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer  
Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you  
can connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2 Switching devices,  
you can connect up to 6 CD Changers. When using KCA-410C  
(Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers and two  
external outputs (AUX).  
See “Multi-Changer Selection” on page 23 for selecting the CD  
Changers.  
The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative  
only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well  
as the CD changer.  
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate  
the CD Changer mode.  
1
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the optional remote  
control (RUE-4202) to activate the CD Changer mode.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER  
mode.  
1
The display shows the disc number and track number.  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer mode.  
SOURCE  
Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
2
BAND  
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD  
playback starts.  
Press BAND on this unit or the RUE-4202 to  
2
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as  
for the CD player of this unit.  
For details, please see the CD/MP3/WMA section.  
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8  
seconds.  
If the  
indicator is illuminated, the disc select buttons become  
nonfunctional.  
Press BAND until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
3
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:  
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the procedure is the  
same as for the 6-disc CD Changer. To select discs  
numbered from 7 to 12, first press F/SETUP to choose the  
disc select mode (7 to 12). This changes the “D” indicator  
to “d”. Then press the desired preset button. The preset  
buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12 respectively.  
Alternatively press BAND on the Remote Control until the  
desired changer indicator appears on the display.  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show  
“NO CHGR.”  
To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA” (page 9).  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 17.  
23-EN  
CD  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty  
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again.  
If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in  
the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem  
if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is  
properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
CD Player/Changer not functioning.  
• Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) for CD.  
- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about  
1 hour).  
CD insertion not possible.  
• A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
Basic  
• The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in  
the CD Player Operation section.  
No function or display.  
Vehicle's ignition is off.  
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not  
operate with the vehicle's ignition off.  
• Improper power lead connections.  
- Check power lead connections.  
• Blown fuse.  
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.  
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if  
necessary.  
• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference  
noise etc.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
• Improper mounting of the unit.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
• The disc is very dirty.  
- Clean the disc.  
• The disc has scratches.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
- Change the disc.  
• The pick-up lens is dirty.  
- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc. Consult  
your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
Radio  
Unable to receive stations.  
• No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
• The disc is dirty or scratched.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
You are in a weak signal area.  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may  
not be grounded and connected properly.  
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is  
properly grounded at its mounting location.  
• The antenna may not be the proper length.  
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace  
the antenna with a new one.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
• Mechanical error  
- Press c. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the  
problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible  
• Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
MP3/WMA  
Broadcast is noisy.  
• The antenna is not the proper length.  
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.  
• The antenna is poorly grounded.  
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting  
location.  
MP3 or WMA is not played back.  
• Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.  
- Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.  
Refer to “About MP3/WMA” (page 11-12), then rewrite in  
the format supported by this device.  
24-EN  
Indication for CD Changer  
Indication for CD Player  
HI TEMP  
HI TEMP  
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature  
returns to within operation range.  
ERROR - 01  
NO DISC  
• Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
• No CD is inserted.  
- 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.  
- Insert a CD.  
• Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the  
unit does not start to play or eject the disc.  
- Remove the disc by following these steps:  
1) Press the c button.  
• Magazine ejection not possible.  
The movable display will open.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not  
eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) Press the c button again for at least 2 seconds while the  
movable display is open.  
ERROR  
ERROR - 02  
• Mechanism error.  
• A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
1) Press the c button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the  
c button again.  
- 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.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing  
the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
NO MAGZN  
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET  
switch (refer to page 6) and press c again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
NO DISC  
PROTECT  
• A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
• No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
UNSUPPORT  
• The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.  
25-EN  
Indication for SAT Receiver Mode  
Indication for iPod Mode  
ANTENNA  
NO IPOD  
• The iPod is not connected.  
• 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.  
- Make sure the iPod is correctly connected.  
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.  
• The iPod’s battery remains low.  
- Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery.  
(XM mode)  
UPDATING  
NO FILE  
CALL 888-539-  
SIRIUS TO  
SUBSCRIBE  
• There are no songs in the iPod.  
- Download songs to the iPod and connect to the CDA-9847.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
• Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels  
0 and 1 should function normally.  
ERROR-01  
• Communication error  
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ACC or ON again.  
- Check the display by reconnecting between the iPod and the  
adapter, using the iPod cable.  
(XM mode)  
NO SIGNAL  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
ACQUIRING  
SIGNAL  
ERROR-02  
• Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible  
with the optional adapter KCA-420i.  
- Refer to the Owner's Manual of the optional adapter KCA-  
420i, and update the iPod Software Version to be compatible  
with the optional adapter KCA-420i.  
• XM or SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
(XM mode)  
LOADING  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
ACQUIRING  
SIGNAL  
• Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
(XM mode)  
OFF AIR  
ACQUIRING  
SIGNAL  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
• The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
– – – – – – – –  
• The user has selected a channel number that does not exist or  
is not subscribed to.  
- The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.  
• There is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or  
additional information associated with the channel at that time.  
- No action needed.  
26-EN  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
160 mm (6-1/4")  
Depth  
87.7 – 107.9 MHz**  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Capture Ratio  
9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
170 mm (6-11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
18 mm (11/16")  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
Depth  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
530 – 1,710 kHz**  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
** When you choose AREA 2 in the section "Changing the Radio  
Frequencies for each Country" (page 7), the tuning range is as  
follows:  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
5 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
FM: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
AM: 531 – 1,602 kHz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11–16 V allowable)  
Power Output  
18 W RMS × 4*  
* 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)  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms  
Bass  
Treble  
Weight  
+ 20 dB/– 14dB at 100 Hz  
14 dB at 10 Hz  
1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)  
27-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
Caution  
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly  
for proper use.  
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.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or  
product damage.  
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 securely  
install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose  
resulting in hazards or product failure.  
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.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE  
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 wire’s insulation from being cut by  
the metal edge of the hole.  
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to  
electrical shorts.  
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN  
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.  
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to  
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct  
or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake  
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.  
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.  
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.  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-9847. This will reduce any chance of  
damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
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 vehicle's 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-9847 to the fuse box, make sure  
the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-9847 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.  
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.  
The CDA-9847 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.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER  
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL  
OR GEARSHIFT.  
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.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
IMPORTANT  
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space  
provided below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial  
number plate is located on the bottom of the unit.  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
28-EN  
Installation  
3
Slide the CDA-9847 into the dashboard until it clicks.  
This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not  
accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the  
Detachable Front Panel.  
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
1
Dashboard  
Removal  
No Pressure Here  
1 Remove the DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL.  
2 Insert the optional brackets into the back, along the  
guides on either side of the unit. The unit can now be  
removed from the mounting sleeve.  
This unit  
No Pressure Here  
Bracket (Included)  
This unit  
Remove the Detachable Front Panel (refer to page 7). Slide  
mounting sleeve from main unit. (see “Removal” on this  
page).  
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
NOTE  
Please examine the installation. Make certain that no external  
pressure is applied to either the top of the unit or the removable  
nosepiece.  
Screw  
Face Plate  
2
Hex Nut (M5)  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
∗∗  
Bolt Stud  
This unit  
Ground Lead  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
Mounting Bracket  
This unit  
Ground Lead  
Chassis  
NOTE  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a  
screw ( ) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
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  
vehicle's chassis.  
NOTE  
For the screw marked **, use an appropriate screw for the  
chosen mounting location.  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or  
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the  
left rear of the CDA-9847. Connect all other leads of the  
CDA-9847 according to details described in the  
CONNECTlONS section.  
29-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Connections  
1
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
2
3
To power antenna  
REMOTE  
TURN-ON  
Blue/White  
Pink/Black  
Orange  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To vehicle phone  
AUDIO  
INTERRUPT IN  
4
5
ILLUMINATION  
To the instrument cluster  
illumination lead  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
6
7
Red  
Yellow  
Ignition Key  
Black  
GND  
8
Battery  
)
,
~
+
Speakers  
-
Gray  
9
!
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
/
Ai-NET  
Front right  
Gray/Black  
.
EQ/DIV  
NORM  
Violet/Black  
"
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SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear right  
Rear left  
Violet  
$
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Green  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
&
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SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front left  
White  
:
CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
;
Rear Left  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
;
;
Front Left  
Speakers  
Front Right  
Subwoofers  
30-EN  
1
2
Antenna Receptacle  
+
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
,
-
Fuse Holder (10A)  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other  
product (CD Changer, Equalizer, iPod adapter,* etc.)  
equipped with Ai-NET.  
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.  
NOTES  
3
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-  
NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
*If you connect to the iPod, you need the optional adapter  
(KCA-420i). For details on connection, refer to the Owner's  
Manual of the KCA-420i.  
4
5
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
the CDA-9847 to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are  
turned on.  
.
/
Power Supply Connector  
System Switch  
When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET, place  
this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is  
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
6
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
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.  
NOTE  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the  
switch position.  
:
;
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)  
7
8
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
Ground Lead (Black)  
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.  
9
!
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#
$
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&
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)
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)  
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
~
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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.  
31-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.  
3 You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.  
[PRODUCTS COVERED:  
4 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:  
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.  
[LENGTH OF WARRANTY:  
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.  
[WHAT IS COVERED:  
[HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:  
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR  
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGES" REFERS TO EXPENSES OF  
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:  
1 Damage occurring during shipment of the product to  
Alpine for repair (claims must be presented to the  
carrier).  
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.  
2 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.  
3 Damage caused by negligence, misuse, improper  
operation or failure to follow instructions contained in the  
Owner's manual.  
4 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.  
5 Service performed by an unauthorized person, company  
or association.  
6 Any product which has the serial number defaced,  
altered or removed.  
7 Any product which has been adjusted, altered or  
modified without Alpine's consent.  
8 Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United  
States, Puerto Rico or Canada.  
9 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine  
Dealer.  
[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.  
[HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:  
1 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.  
2 You should provide a detailed description of the  
problem(s) for which service is required.  
[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)  
NAVIGATION1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC., 7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
Do not send products to these addresses.  
Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center.  
CHA-S634  
CHM-S630  
CHA-1214  
CD changer for CDA-9847.  
CD changer for CDA-9847.  
Changeur CD pour CDA-9847.  
Cambiador de CD para CDA-9847.  
Changeur CD pour CDA-9847.  
Cambiador de CD para CDA-9847.  
Alpine CD Changers Give You More!  
More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience.  
The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3  
PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus  
model is a super-compact 6-disc changer with a CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.  
Changeurs de CD Alpine : vous avez le choix!  
Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.  
Le modèle CHA-S634 est un changeur 6 disques ultra performant équipé des nouvelles fonctions M DAC,  
CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK et CD TEXT. Le modèle CHA-1214 Ai-NET contient 12  
disques. Le modèle CHM-S630 M-Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact doté de la fonction CD-R/  
RW PLAY BACK.  
¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!  
Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.  
CHA-S634 es un cambiador de seis discos de alto rendimiento con nuevo M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK,  
MP3 PLAY BACK y CD TEXT. El modelo CHA-1214 Ai-NET alberga 12 discos y el modelo CHM-S630  
M-Bus es un cambiador de seis discos de tamaño reducido con un CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.  

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