Alpine CDA 9853 User Manual

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MP3/WMA CD Receiver  
CDA-9855  
CDA-9853  
• 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.  
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam  
Victoria 3803, Australia  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-8787-1200  
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.  
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,  
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68-02278Z06-A  
Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co., Ltd.  
No.24 Liaohexisan Road Dalian Economic&Technical  
Development Zone, China  
Demo Setting  
SETUP  
Demonstration................................................. 30  
General Setting  
Setting the Clock display (CLOCK MODE)  
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 28  
Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) ..... 28  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ........................ 28  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off............................ 28  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices....... 28  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)..................... 28  
Setting the External Digital Input ................... 28  
Connecting to an External Amplifier .............. 29  
Setting the Steering Position ........................... 29  
Tuner Setting  
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (Optional) ..................................... 31  
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number ............. 31  
Storing Channel Presets .................................. 31  
Receiving Stored Channels ............................. 32  
Channel/Category Search Function ................ 32  
Quick Search Function.................................... 32  
Changing the Display...................................... 32  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........ 33  
iPod™ Operation (Optional)  
Switching the Tuner Mode.............................. 29  
Audio Setting  
Playback .......................................................... 34  
Searching for a desired Song .......................... 34  
Quick Search ................................................... 35  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)...................... 35  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 36  
Displaying the Text ......................................... 36  
Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 29  
Setting the Subwoofer Output......................... 29  
Setting the Subwoofer System ........................ 29  
Setting the Response Slope for the High Range  
Speaker (TW SETUP) ................................. 29  
Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible  
Audio Processor and an Ai-NET  
Changer (Optional)  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 37  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 37  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 37  
Non-Compatible DVD Player ..................... 30  
Display Setting  
Dimmer Control .............................................. 30  
Setting the Display Dimmer ........................... 30  
Scroll Type Setting .......................................... 30  
Scroll Setting................................................... 30  
Adjusting Display Contrast  
Remote Control  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 38  
Operating the Audio Processor ....................... 38  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 39  
(CDA-9853 only)......................................... 30  
Switching the Character Font  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 39  
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30  
Setting the Temperature Display for the  
External Amplifier ....................................... 30  
Setting the Display of the Audio Level Indicator  
(CDA-9853 only)......................................... 30  
Switching the Animation Display Type  
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting  
Specifications .................................................. 42  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 43  
Caution ............................................................ 43  
Precautions ...................................................... 43  
Installation ...................................................... 44  
Connections .................................................... 45  
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
(CDA-9855 only)......................................... 30  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
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.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.  
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.  
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+  
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the  
battery may cause fire or personal injury.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL  
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT  
PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.  
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the  
product.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Product Cleaning  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
Moisture Condensation  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING  
FUSES.  
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.  
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.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.  
Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback  
mechanism.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
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.  
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-9855/CDA-9853 will not be installed in a  
location subjected to:  
PRECAUTIONS  
Never Attempt the Following  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into  
the player by the automatic reloading mechanism.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power  
is off.  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
Correct Handling  
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  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
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.  
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.  
Disc Cleaning  
New Discs  
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.  
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.  
Center Hole  
Center Hole  
New  
Disc  
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.  
Bumps  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use  
any special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
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 13-14.  
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  
About the GlideTouch™ Bar Operation  
Touch or press the desired position on the GlideTouch bar.  
1
Function guide  
ON  
OFF  
GlideTouch bar  
Press any one of the 6 positions on the GlideTouch bar to which a function has been assigned in the guide display.  
For example, to select ON, press the GlideTouch bar directly below where ON is indicated in the guide display. The manual  
expresses this as follows: “Change the setting by pressing the GlideTouch bar below either the ON or OFF function indicators.”  
Move your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
2
GlideTouch bar  
Place your finger on the GlideTouch bar and slide it gently to the left or right. Items or lists in the display will change as you  
move your finger across the GlideTouch bar.  
To select items on the following page, scroll the page as follows:  
• Place and hold your finger on either side of the GlideTouch bar for at least 3 seconds.  
When scrolling the page toward the left, place and hold your finger on the left side of the GlideTouch bar.  
When scrolling the page toward the right, place and hold your finger on the right side of the GlideTouch bar.  
• Move your finger quickly on the GlideTouch bar toward the side that the page is scrolled.  
6-EN  
Adjust “Month”, “Day”, “Hour” and “Minute” by  
turning the Rotary encoder by repeating steps 5  
and 6.  
7
Getting Started  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
8
SOURCE/  
POWER  
RESET  
Rotary encoder  
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.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
the normal mode.  
c
MENU  
GlideTouch bar  
Turning Power On and Off  
Setting Time (CDA-9853 only)  
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.  
Press MENU.  
1
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except  
TITLE (CDA-9853 only) and eject c.  
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.  
2
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
The main SETUP menu is displayed.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Select GENERAL by sliding your finger on the  
3
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under GENERAL.  
The GENERAL SETUP menu is displayed.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.  
Select CLOCK by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under CLOCK.  
4
Turn off the unit power.  
1
Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar  
pointed object.  
2
Select “Hour” by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
5
Adjust “Hour” by turning the Rotary encoder.  
Setting the Time and Calendar (CDA-9855 only)  
6
Adjust “Minute” by turning the Rotary encoder  
by repeating steps 5 and 6.  
7
Press MENU.  
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.  
2
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
8
The main SETUP menu is displayed.  
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 thedisplay shows over “30” minutes when you do this, the time  
will advance one hour.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
Select GENERAL by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under GENERAL.  
3
The GENERAL SETUP menu is displayed.  
Select CLOCK ADJUST by sliding your finger on  
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under CLOCK ADJUST.  
4
If no peration is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
the normal mode.  
Select “Year” by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
5
Adjust “Year” by turning the Rotary encoder.  
6
7-EN  
Opening and Closing the Movable Display  
Adjusting Volume  
Press c.  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
The movable display will open.  
obtained.  
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.  
To close the movable display, press c again.  
The movable display will close.  
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its  
Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it  
may result in malfunction of the unit.  
The display may be dim during low temperatures and immediately  
after turning on the power. The brightness will return to normal as  
time elapses.  
previous level.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Detaching  
The display will stop at the set tilt angle when closing.  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
2
Caution  
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display while it  
is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury. The back of the  
movable display will get very warm under normal operating  
conditions. This is not a malfunction. Do not touch.  
Press  
(Release) at the upper left side until the  
front panel pops out.  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
3
Display Tilt Adjustment  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different angles depending  
upon user preference.  
Press MENU.  
1
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.  
Select TILT (TILT ADJUST) by sliding your finger on  
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under TILT (TILT ADJUST).  
2
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
Attaching  
Touch UP or DOWN on the GlideTouch bar to  
adjust the display angle.  
3
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main  
1
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the  
projections on the main unit.  
Selecting RETURN will return to the previous screen.  
Movable display  
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
2
2
1
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
4
The adjusted tilt angle of the display is stored in memory. There is  
no need to re-adjust the tilt angle when the power is turned back on  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
.
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.  
Caution  
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display while it is  
opening or closing to avoid damage or injury. The back of the  
movable display will get very warm under normal operating  
conditions. This is not a malfunction. Do not touch.  
8-EN  
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
3
Radio  
CDA-9855:  
DX (Distance mode) LOCAL (Local mode) MANUAL  
(Manual mode) DX  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
TUNE/  
A.ME  
CDA-9853:  
BAND  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) →  
OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
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:  
g
f
GlideTouch bar  
MENU  
FUNC.  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.  
Holding down g or f will change the frequency  
4
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each  
Country  
For customers not living in North America, change the radio  
frequencies as follows.  
continuously.  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station  
is tuned in.  
With the CDA-9855, you can tune the radio station using the  
GlideTouch bar. Press FUNC. to select the source operation mode.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired function shown in the  
function guide display.  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
The main SETUP menu is displayed.  
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
Select TUNER by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under TUNER.  
3
Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode.  
2
The TUNER SETUP menu is displayed.  
Source select mode Preset mode Source operation  
mode* Source select mode  
Select TUNER AREA by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
4
* CDA-9855 only  
GlideTouch bar underTUNER AREA.  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
3
Press the GlideTouch bar under AREA1 (1) or  
AREA2 (2) in the guide display.  
5
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch  
bar for at least 2 seconds under the selected  
preset number.  
AREA 1: Radio frequencies for North America  
AREA 2: Other Radio frequencies  
The selected station is stored.  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
6
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.  
The stored radio stations will be cleared every time you change the setting.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
Listening to Radio  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency  
appears in the display.  
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.  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
2
FM1 FM2 AM FM1  
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.  
9-EN  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
CD / MP3 / WMA  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is  
1
displayed.  
SOURCE/POWER  
TITLE  
Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode.  
2
-/J  
8
Source select mode Preset mode Source operation  
mode* Source select mode  
* CDA-9855 only  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
3
by sliding your finger to the left or right on the  
GlideTouch bar. Press the GlideTouch bar  
under the selected preset number.  
The display shows the band, preset number and  
frequency of the station selected.  
f
FUNC.  
9
GlideTouch bar  
c
g
Station Title Search Function  
Playback  
If the title of a radio station is entered, you can search for that radio  
station by its title while listening to the currently received radio  
station.  
.
Press c.  
The movable display will open.  
1
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
2
Press  
mode.  
in Radio mode to switch to Title Search  
1
This will set the search mode.  
Within 10 seconds, select the desired title by  
sliding your finger to the left or right on the  
GlideTouch bar. Press the GlideTouch bar  
under the selected title.  
2
The movable display will close and playback will begin.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER  
to switch to the CD mode.  
The radio station of the selected title is received.  
Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at  
least 2 seconds.  
If either side of the GlideTouch bar is touched and held, the radio  
stations are scrolled continuously.  
You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip radio stations.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
CD TUNER CD CHANGER* CD  
* Only when the CD changer is connected  
If a station has no title, “NO TITLE” is displayed for 2 seconds.  
Any radio station can be searched by the Station Title Search  
function. The station titles are displayed in the order they were  
input.  
While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to  
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select the desired folder.  
Pressing and holding 8 or 9 will change folders  
continuously.  
Freqency Search Function  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).  
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Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press g.  
Press and hold  
mode to activate Frequency Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds in Radio  
1
2
Fast backward :  
Press and hold g.  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) :  
Within 10 seconds, select the desired frequency by  
sliding your finger to the left or right on the  
GlideTouch bar. Press the GlideTouch bar  
under the desired frequency.  
Press f.  
Fast forward :  
Press and hold f.  
The radio station on the frequency selected is received.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
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Frequency Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
for at least 2 seconds.  
If either side of the GlideTouch bar is touched and held, the  
frequencies are scrolled continuously.  
You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip frequencies.  
To eject the disc, press c.  
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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.  
10-EN  
The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data  
and WMA data.  
Repeat Play  
A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) cannot be played back on this unit.  
“MP3” is displayed during MP3 playback. (CDA-9853 only)  
“WMA” is displayed during WMA playback. (CDA-9853 only)  
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.  
With the CDA-9855, you can return to the beginning of the current  
track, fast forward/fast reverse and playback/pause using the Glide  
Touch bar. Press FUNC. to select the source operation mode. Press  
the GlideTouch bar under the desired function shown in the  
function guide display.  
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.  
1
Source select mode Audio function mode Source  
operation mode* Source select mode  
* CDA-9855 only  
Press the Glide Touch bar under RPT to select  
the RPT mode.  
2
The track (file) will be played back repeatedly.  
CD mode :  
RPT  
: Only a track is repeatedly played back  
1
*
MP3/WMA Play Display  
RPT: A disc is repeatedly played back  
The folder number, file number, sampling rate, and bit rate will  
be displayed as described below.  
(off)  
CDA-9855  
File number  
display  
.
Folder number  
display  
*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.  
19 20  
MP3/WMA mode :  
44.1 kHz  
Sampling rate display  
The sampling rate and the bit  
rate (frame display) are  
alternately displayed.*  
RPT  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
RPT: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back  
2
*
RPT: A disc is repeatedly played back  
(off)  
File number display  
Folder number display  
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.  
19 20  
The RPT mode is canceled by selecting off.  
192 kbps  
The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if  
the GlideTouch bar is touched.  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function  
mode turns off.  
Bit rate display  
CDA-9853  
Folder number display  
File number display  
01 03  
kHz  
44 .1  
Sampling rate display  
The sampling rate and the bit  
rate (frame display) are  
alternately displayed.*  
Folder number display  
File number display  
01 03  
kbps  
160  
Bit rate display  
Press TITLE to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the  
Title/Text” (page 22) for information about display switching.  
* The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are  
displayed. A WMA file of variable bit rate displays the average bit  
rate.  
11-EN  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Scanning Programs  
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.  
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.  
1
1
Source select mode Audio function mode Source  
operation mode* Source select mode  
Source select mode Audio function mode Source  
operation mode* Source select mode  
* CDA-9855 only  
* CDA-9855 only  
Press the GlideTouch bar under MIX to select the  
Random Play mode.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under SCAN to select  
the Scan mode.  
2
2
The tracks (files) will be played back in random  
The first 10 seconds of each of track (file) will be played  
sequence.  
back in succession.  
CD mode :  
If the desired song is found, perform steps 1 and 2  
to stop scanning.  
3
The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if  
the GlideTouch bar is touched.  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function  
mode turns off.  
M.I.X. : Track are played back in  
random sequence.  
3
*
M.I.X.: The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
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.  
(off)  
*3 When a CD changer equipped with the All M.I.X. function is  
connected.  
Press  
during play.  
1
2
This will set the search mode.  
If M.I.X. is set to ON during  
RPT (REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
Select the desired track (file) by sliding your finger  
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Text of the  
desired Track.  
MP3/WMA mode :  
M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in  
This will play the selected track.  
random sequence.  
Press and hold  
for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode will be cancelled when an operation  
has not been performed in 10 seconds.  
CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
Tracks are skipped continuously by touching and holding either  
side of the GlideTouch bar.  
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.  
You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip tracks.  
(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.  
The Random Play mode is canceled by selecting off.  
The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if  
the GlideTouch bar is touched.  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function  
mode turns off.  
Press  
in MP3/WMA mode.  
1
2
Within 10 seconds, select the Folder search mode  
or File search mode by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired  
search mode.  
Folder Name Search mode File Name Search mode  
Folder Name Search mode  
The desired folder is searched from all folders in a disc.  
File Name Search mode  
File is searched from all files in a disc or folder that is selected  
by folder search.  
12-EN  
Folder Name Search mode  
About MP3/WMA  
Within 10 seconds, select the folder to play back by  
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CAUTION  
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the  
left or right. Press -/J to play the selected folder.  
The first file in the selected folder is played back.  
To search for a file in the selected folder, press the  
GlideTouch bar or FUNC. to change to the file search  
mode.  
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.  
What is MP3?  
Refer to “File Name Search mode” for operation.  
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.  
Folder Name Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
for at least 2 seconds.  
While in Folder Name Search mode, press  
selecting search mode.  
to return to the  
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.  
If a disc contains only the root folder, Folder Name Search cannot  
be made.  
“NO FILE” is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected  
by the Folder Name Search mode contains no files.  
“ROOT” is displayed for the root folder that does not have folder  
name.  
Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
Folders are skipped continuously by touching and holding either  
side of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip folders.  
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.  
File Name Search mode  
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)  
Within 10 seconds, select the file to play back by  
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sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the  
left or right. Press the GlideTouch Bar or FUNC.  
to play the selected file.  
The selected file is played back.  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
File Name Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
for at least 2 seconds.  
MP3  
While in the File Name Search mode, press  
to switch to the  
Sampling rates : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
previous mode (Folder Search mode or the selecting search mode).  
File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
Files are skipped continuously by touching and holding either side  
of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip files.  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
WMA  
Sampling rates : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz  
Bit rates: 48 - 192 kbps  
Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (Page  
11) may not display correctly.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on  
sampling rates.  
Quick Search  
You can search for tracks (files).  
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.  
Press and hold  
Changer/MP3/WMA mode to activate Quick Search  
mode.  
for at least 2 seconds in the CD/  
1
2
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.  
Within 10 seconds, select the track (file) to play  
back by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar  
to the left or right.  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
Producing MP3/WMA discs  
Quick Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
least 2 seconds.  
Tracks (files) are skipped continuously by touching and holding  
either side of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by moving your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip tracks (files).  
for at  
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.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-  
Rs, and CD-RWs.  
Continued  
13-EN  
Corresponding File Systems  
Terminology  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or  
Level 2.  
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.  
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.  
Sampling rate  
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.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all  
caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc.,  
and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However,  
sometimes the file names, folder names, etc., are not  
displayed correctly.  
Encoding  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files  
into the specified audio compression format.  
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.  
Tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA files.  
MP3: ID3 tag  
WMA: WMA tag  
Order of files  
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.  
Root folder  
The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder  
contains all folders and files.  
1
2
2
Root Folder  
3
4
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
1
Folder  
MP3/WMA File  
14-EN  
Equalizer Presets  
9 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of  
Sound Setting  
musical source material.  
SOURCE/  
BAND  
POWER  
Rotary encoder (MODE)  
Press MENU.  
1
Select the Factory’s EQ mode by sliding your finger  
2
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Factory’s EQ  
mode.  
Select the desired equalizer characteristic by  
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the  
3
g MENU  
f
FUNC.  
GlideTouch bar  
left or right.  
By selecting USER’S 1 to 6, you can recall the stored preset  
number in “Adjusting and Storing the Graphic Equalizer Curve.”  
(page 16) or “Adjusting and Storing the Parametric Equalizer  
Curve” (page 16) .  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat  
Press the Rotary encoder (MODE) repeatedly to  
choose the desired mode.  
1
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
4
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (this page).  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
SUBWOOFER*1 BALANCE FADER DEFEAT →  
VOLUME SUBWOOFER*1  
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15  
Balance : L15 ~ R15  
Fader : R15 ~ F15  
Defeat : ON/OFF  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
Setting User's EQ mode  
This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band  
graphic equalizer.  
Press g or f after selecting the Subwoofer mode,  
and the subwoofer output phase is switched NORMAL  
(PHASE 0°) or REVERS (PHASE 180°).  
Press MENU.  
1
If the Rotary encoder (MODE) is not pressed within 5 seconds  
after selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER  
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
If you set the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 45 to 47) to 3WAY, you  
cannot adjust the FADER mode.  
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.  
2
The main SETUP menu is displayed.  
*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level and phase cannot  
be adjusted.  
Select AUDIO by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under AUDIO.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) until the  
desired sound is obtained in each mode.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of EQ  
2
The AUDIO SETUP menu is displayed.  
will return to the factory defaults and MX is turned off.  
Select EQ MODE by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under EQ MODE.  
4
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
Select EQ Type by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
5
GlideTouch bar under PEQ or GEQ.  
PEQ : 5-band parametric EQ (initial setting)  
GEQ : 7-band graphic EQ  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
6
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
15-EN  
Adjusting and Storing the Parametric  
Equalizer Curve  
Adjusting and Storing the Graphic Equalizer  
Curve  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste.  
To adjust the parametric equalizer curve, set the EQ mode to PEQ.  
For details, refer to “Setting User's EQ mode” (page 15).  
You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the graphic equalizer  
curve, set the EQ mode to GEQ. For details, refer to “Setting User's  
EQ mode” (page 15).  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
1
Select the Parametric EQ (User’s EQ) mode by  
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the  
left or right.  
Select the Graphic EQ (User’s EQ) mode by sliding  
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right.  
2
2
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Parametric  
EQ (User’s EQ) mode.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the Graphic EQ  
(User’s EQ) mode.  
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
3
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
3
BAND1 BAND2 BAND3 BAND4 BAND5 →  
BAND6 BAND7 BAND1  
BAND1 BAND2 BAND3 BAND4 BAND5 BAND1  
Select the frequency by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
4
Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.  
Adjustable output level: -6 to + 6 dB  
4
20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 and 4, then  
adjust all bands.  
5
Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.  
5
Adjustable level: -6 to + 6 dB  
When the setting has been completed, press  
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the  
preset mode.  
6
Press SOURCE/POWER to set the band width (Q).  
Adjustable band width: 1.0, 1.5, 3.0  
6
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
7
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 to 6 and  
adjust all bands.  
7
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch  
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds  
to store the adjusted contents.  
When the setting has been completed, press  
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the  
8
preset mode.  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
8
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
9
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 15).  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch  
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds  
to store the adjusted contents.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
10  
The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 15).  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
16-EN  
3 way mode  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve  
Cut-off frequency  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
2
Slope  
Level  
Select the EQ mode by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the EQ mode.  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate  
the preset mode.  
3
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
4
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under  
the desire preset to recall the stored contents.  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct 24 dB/oct  
Mid range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
20 Hz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
5
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 15).  
You can recall the adjusted equalizer curve from “Equalizer  
Presets” (page 15).  
FLAT*1  
6, 12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
1 kHz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
High range  
speaker  
----  
----  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
*1 Only when selecting USER'S in Setting the Response Slope  
for the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)(page 29).  
Low range Mid range  
High range  
About the Crossover  
Crossover:  
This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the  
frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled independently.  
Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies for which they have  
been optimally designed.  
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter) of each  
band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or lows).  
Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction characteristics of the  
speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive network may not be necessary.  
If you are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
(Different from actual display)  
Level adjusting  
(0 to - 12 dB)  
Output frequency range  
Slope FLAT  
Slope adjusting  
2 way mode  
(Different from actual display)  
LPF cut-off  
frequency  
20 Hz  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
HPF cut-off  
frequency  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the  
higher frequencies to pass.  
LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the  
lower frequencies to pass.  
Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one  
octave.  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.  
Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.  
Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency,  
as it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency  
content.  
Rear high  
range  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
speaker  
You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or  
lower than the LPF.  
Front high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
Adjustment should be made according to the recommended  
crossover frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the  
recommended crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a  
frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to  
the speakers.  
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Low range  
High range  
For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers,  
refer to the respective Owner's Manual.  
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers  
caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.  
(Different from actual display)  
17-EN  
3 WAY System  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover  
Settings  
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
3
LOW MID-L MID-H HIGH LOW  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the  
Crossover” (Page 17).  
Select the desired cut-off frequency (Crossover  
Point) by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch  
bar to the left or right.  
4
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Adjustable frequency bands:  
Select the Crossover (X-OVER) mode by sliding  
2
LOW: 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-L: 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-H: 20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
HIGH: 1kHz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the  
Crossover (X-OVER) mode.  
2 WAY System  
Press SOURCE/POWER to adjust the slope.  
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT)*1, 1 (6dB/oct.), 2 (12dB/oct.)  
3 (18dB/oct.), 4 (24dB/oct.)  
5
Press BAND to select the band to be adjusted.  
3
LOW MID HIGH LOW  
(SUBW) (REAR) (FRONT)  
* FLAT can be set for the HIGH slope only when USER'S  
is selected in “Setting the Response Slope for the High  
Range Speaker (TW SETUP)” (page 29). Depending on  
the response characteristics of the speaker, care should  
be taken when setting the response slope to FLAT, as  
speaker damage may result. With the CDA-9855, a  
message is displayed when the response slope for the  
high range speaker is set to FLAT.  
(SUBW)  
Select the desired cut-off frequency (Crossover  
Point) by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch  
bar to the left or right.  
4
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 200Hz  
(in 1/3 octave steps)  
Press SOURCE/POWER to adjust the slope.  
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT), 1 (6dB/oct.), 2 (12dB/oct.)  
3 (18dB/oct.) 4 (24dB/oct.)  
5
6
Adjust the output level by turning the Rotary  
encoder.  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
6
Adjust the output level by turning the Rotary  
encoder.  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 to 6, then  
adjust all bands.  
7
8
When the setting has been completed, press  
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the  
preset mode.  
To adjust another band, repeat steps 3 to 6, then  
adjust all bands.  
7
8
When the setting has been completed, press  
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the  
preset mode.  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch  
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds  
to store the adjusted contents.  
9
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch  
bar under the desire preset for at least 2 seconds  
to store the adjusted contents.  
9
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
10  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
About the 2way/3way system  
You can switch to 2way/3way system mode with the 2way/3way  
switch on the bottom side of the unit (pages 45 to 47).  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
10  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
When setting to “3 WAY”:  
The unit can be operated in a 3 way system.  
F/R Sub-W  
3WAY  
When setting to “F/R/Sub-W”:  
The unit can be operated in a 2 way system.  
18-EN  
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left  
speaker in the diagram on the above.  
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings  
Conditions:  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Farthest Speaker – listening position : 2.25 m (88-9/16")  
Front left speaker – listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16")  
Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")  
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343*1 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
Select the Crossover (X-OVER) mode by sliding  
2
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the  
Crossover (X-Over) mode.  
*1 Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C  
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction  
value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the  
listener is the same as the distance to the farthest speaker.  
Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate  
the preset mode.  
3
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required  
for the sound to reach the listening position.  
The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so that  
its sound reaches the listening position at the same time as the  
sound of other speakers.  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
4
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under  
the desired preset to recall the stored contents.  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
5
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same  
level.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and  
1
measure the distance (in meters) between your  
head and the various speakers.  
About Time Correction  
Calculate the difference between the distance to  
2
the farthest speaker and the other speakers.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other  
speakers)  
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary  
widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the  
distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds  
image and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay  
between the sound reaching the listener’s right versus the left ear.  
To correct this, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 is able to delay the audio  
signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This effectively creates a  
perception of increased distance for those speakers. The listener can  
be placed at an equal distance between the left and right speakers for  
optimum staging.  
Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by  
3
the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C).  
These values are the time correction values for the  
different speakers.  
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 0.1 ms steps.  
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat  
Continued  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker  
to a high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.  
5.1ms  
0.5m  
2.25m  
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the  
listening position and the various speakers is different.  
The difference in distance between the front left speaker and  
the rear right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").  
19-EN  
Time Difference Table  
Setting the Time Correction Unit  
You can change the unit, (ms, cm or inch) of time correction.  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Delay  
Distance Distance  
Delay  
Number  
Distance Distance  
Number  
(cm)  
(inch)  
(cm)  
(inch)  
Press MENU.  
1
2
0
0.0  
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
1.9  
2.0  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
3.0  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
3.9  
4.0  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
5.0  
0.0  
0.0  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
5.6  
5.7  
5.8  
5.9  
6.0  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
6.6  
6.7  
6.8  
6.9  
7.0  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
7.4  
7.5  
7.6  
7.7  
7.8  
7.9  
8.0  
8.1  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
8.6  
8.7  
8.8  
8.9  
9.0  
9.1  
9.2  
9.3  
9.4  
9.5  
9.6  
9.7  
9.8  
9.9  
173.4  
176.8  
180.2  
183.6  
187.0  
190.4  
193.8  
197.2  
200.6  
204.0  
207.4  
210.8  
214.2  
217.6  
221.0  
224.4  
227.8  
231.2  
234.6  
238.0  
241.4  
244.8  
248.2  
251.6  
255.0  
258.4  
261.8  
265.2  
268.6  
272.0  
275.4  
278.8  
282.2  
285.6  
289.0  
292.4  
295.8  
299.2  
302.6  
306.0  
309.4  
312.8  
316.2  
319.6  
323.0  
326.4  
329.8  
333.2  
336.6  
68.3  
69.7  
1
3.4  
1.3  
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.  
2
6.8  
2.7  
71.0  
3
10.2  
4.0  
72.4  
4
13.6  
5.4  
73.7  
The main SETUP menu is displayed.  
5
17.0  
6.7  
75.0  
6
20.4  
8.0  
76.4  
Select DISP (DISPLAY) by sliding your finger on the  
3
7
23.8  
9.4  
77.7  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under DISP (DISPLAY).  
The DISPLAY SETUP menu is displayed.  
8
27.2  
10.7  
12.1  
13.4  
14.7  
16.1  
17.4  
18.8  
20.1  
21.4  
22.8  
24.1  
25.5  
26.8  
28.1  
29.5  
30.8  
32.2  
33.5  
34.8  
36.2  
37.5  
38.9  
40.2  
41.5  
42.9  
44.2  
45.6  
46.9  
48.2  
49.6  
50.9  
52.3  
53.6  
54.9  
56.3  
57.6  
59.0  
60.3  
61.6  
63.0  
64.3  
65.7  
67.0  
79.1  
9
30.6  
80.4  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
34.0  
81.7  
37.4  
83.1  
Select T.CORR (T.CORR PAR) by sliding your finger  
4
40.8  
84.4  
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under T.CORR (T.CORR  
PAR).  
44.2  
85.8  
47.6  
87.1  
51.0  
88.4  
54.4  
89.8  
Select ms (MS), cm (CM) or inch (INCH) by sliding  
5
57.8  
91.1  
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right. Press under ms (MS), cm (CM) or inch (INCH)  
on the GlideTouch bar.  
61.2  
92.5  
64.6  
93.8  
68.0  
95.1  
71.4  
96.5  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
6
74.8  
97.8  
78.2  
99.2  
81.6  
100.5  
101.8  
103.2  
104.5  
105.9  
107.2  
108.5  
109.9  
111.2  
112.6  
113.9  
115.2  
116.6  
117.9  
119.3  
120.6  
121.9  
123.3  
124.6  
126.0  
127.3  
128.6  
130.0  
131.3  
132.7  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
85.0  
88.4  
91.8  
95.2  
98.6  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About Time  
102.0  
105.4  
108.8  
112.2  
115.6  
119.0  
122.4  
125.8  
129.2  
132.6  
136.0  
139.4  
142.8  
146.2  
149.6  
153.0  
156.4  
159.8  
163.2  
166.6  
170.0  
Correction” (page 19).  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
2
Select Time Correction (T.CORR) mode by sliding  
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under Time  
Correction (T.CORR).  
Press BAND to select a speaker to be adjusted.  
3
F-L F-R R-L R-R SW-L (S-L) SW-R (S-R) F-L  
Adjust the time difference (0.0 to 9.9 ms) or  
4
distance by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch  
bar to the left or right. Or turn the Rotary  
encoder to adjust the time difference.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set another speaker.  
5
When the setting has been completed, press  
FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate the  
6
preset mode.  
20-EN  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch  
bar under the desire preset for at least 3 seconds  
to store the adjusted contents.  
Select the MX mode by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under the MX mode.  
7
8
7
8
Select the MX Level by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under the desired level or OFF  
(Non Effect).  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
FM (MX level 1 to 3):  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and  
produces well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
CD (MX level 1 to 3):  
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback.  
MX takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a  
more clear, clean output.  
CMPM/SAT (MX level 1 to 3):  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction  
Settings  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of  
compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to  
the original.  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
DVD (Video CD)  
(MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):  
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
Select the Time Correction (T.CORR) mode by  
2
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the  
left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the  
Time Correction (T.CORR) mode.  
(DVD MUSIC):  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as  
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound  
accurately.  
Press FUNC. or the GlideTouch bar to activate  
the preset mode.  
3
AUX (MX level 1):  
Choose the MX mode (CMPM, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that  
corresponds to the media connected.  
If two external devices are connected, a different MX  
mode for each media can be selected.  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
4
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under  
the desired preset to recall the stored contents.  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
9
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
5
To cancel MX mode for all music sources, set MX to OFF in step 3.  
Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can  
have its own MX setting.  
On disks with both MP3/WMA and CD-DA, when the source  
changes from “MP3/WMA to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/  
WMA”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.  
Setting to MX OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
There is no MX mode for AM radio.  
If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H701, etc.) is  
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source.  
Since the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the  
audio processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the  
Owner’s Manual of the audio processor.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
Setting the MX Mode  
MX (Media Xpander) 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.  
“CMPM” is applied for MP3/WMA, WAV and iPod.  
“SAT” is applied for XM radio and SIRIUS radio.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Select the MX mode by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under the MX mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under ON to activate  
MX.  
3
About the MX indicator display (CDA-9853 only)  
MX Level Display  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
4
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to  
which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander).  
5
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
6
Lights up when MX is on  
21-EN  
The display in CD mode:  
CDA-9855  
Other Functions  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*2  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2  
TITLE  
BAND  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2  
-/J  
Rotary encoder  
TITLE  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TITLE*1  
TITLE*1  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
CALENDAR  
INFORMATION*5  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
Sound dependent display  
MENU  
FUNC.  
f
GlideTouch bar  
g
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*2  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2  
Displaying the Title/Text  
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been  
previously inputted (“Titling Discs/Stations” page 24). 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.  
CDA-9853  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
CLOCK  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*2  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*2  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2  
TITLE  
Press TITLE.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
The display in Radio mode:  
CDA-9855  
TITLE*1  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION*5  
PRESET No./FREQUENCY  
PRESET No./FREQUENCY  
TITLE*1  
TITLE*1  
CALENDAR  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
CLOCK  
PRESET No./FREQUENCY  
PRESET No./FREQUENCY  
TITLE*1  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION*5  
The display in MP3/WMA mode:  
CDA-9855  
PRESET No./FREQUENCY  
Sound dependent display  
PRESET No./FREQUENCY  
TITLE*1  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NAME*3  
ARTIST NAME/ALBUM NAME*4  
FILE NAME  
TRACK NAME*4  
CDA-9853  
TITLE*1  
TITLE*1  
CLOCK  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FREQUENCY  
PRESET No.  
TRACK NAME*4  
TRACK NAME*4  
PRESET No.  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
CALENDAR  
INFORMATION*5  
TITLE*1  
FREQUENCY  
FREQUENCY  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
INFORMATION*5  
PRESET No.  
PRESET No.  
Sound dependent display  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NAME*3  
FILE NAME  
22-EN  
CDA-9853  
About “Title” and “Text”  
Title:  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
CLOCK  
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name  
(page 24). This inputted name is referred to as a “title.”  
You cannot input or display titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
ELAPSED TIME  
ELAPSED TIME  
Text:  
FOLDER NAME*3  
FILE NAME  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as  
“text.”  
FILE NAME  
TRACK NAME*4  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
depending on the character type.  
The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text  
information to be displayed.  
When the Scroll Setting (page 30) is set to “MANUAL,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.  
ARTIST NAME*4  
TRACK NAME*4  
ALBUM NAME*4  
ARTIST NAME*4  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
ELAPSED TIME  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION*5  
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.  
ELAPSED TIME  
Elapsed time is displayed for 5 seconds in the CD/MP3/WMA  
mode immediately after changing sources or songs, etc. (CDA-  
9853 only)  
*1 TITLE can be input or erased.  
*2 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.  
*3 “ROOT” is displayed for a root folder that does not have a folder  
name.  
*4 ID3 tag/WMA tag  
If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, 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.  
*5 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is  
connected. For details, refer to “Displaying the External Amplifier  
Information” (page 25).  
About the indicator display (CDA-9853 only)  
1 This indicator is lit when an album name is displayed.  
2 This indicator is lit when a folder name is displayed.  
3 This indicator is lit when a file name is displayed.  
4 This indicator is lit when the elapsed playback time is  
displayed below.  
5 This indicator is lit when the bit rate and sampling rate are  
displayed.  
6 This indicator is lit when an artist name is displayed.  
23-EN  
Titling Discs/Stations  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.  
You cannot input titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
Press TITLE to select the Title Display.Then, press  
again and hold for at least 2 seconds.  
1
For details, see asterisk 1 of “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 22).  
Press TITLE and select the Title Display.  
For details, see asterisk 1 of “Displaying the Title/Text”  
1
Within 10 seconds, press and hold -/J for at least  
2 seconds.  
(page 22).  
2
The title in the display will blink.  
Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds.The  
first character will blink.  
2
Within 10 seconds, press g or f repeatedly  
until the title you want to erase is displayed.  
3
4
5
Press BAND to select the characters/symbols.  
3
Upper case Lower case Numeral/Symbol* Upper  
case  
Within 10 seconds, press and hold -/J for at least  
2 seconds to erase the title displayed.  
* Press g or f to change pages. (CDA-9855 only.)  
Press TITLE to cancel the title erasing mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.  
4
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
"TITLE NO DATA" ("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.  
Press Rotary encoder to store the first character.  
5
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.  
Displaying Time  
Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
Correcting the title (CDA-9855 only)  
Each press changes the display.  
In the title input mode, press SOURCE/POWER to move  
the cursor to the input title line. Turn the Rotary encoder to  
move the cursor to the portion to be corrected. Press  
SOURCE/POWER again to return to the title input mode,  
and perform the correction.  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 22).  
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 (CDA-9853 only).  
Repeat steps 3 and 5 above to complete the titling.  
6
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th  
character (for CDA-9855 16th character) automatically  
stores the title into memory.  
Blackout Mode On and Off (CDA-9855 only)  
When Blackout mode is turned on, the display will turn off to reduce  
When entering a title of less than 8 or 16 characters (for  
example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will  
be blinking. Go to step 7 to complete the title.  
power consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
Press and hold FUNC. for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the blackout mode.  
The display will turn off.  
Press TITLE to record the title.  
7
If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not  
written.  
If any button on the unit is pressed during the blackout mode, the  
function will be displayed for 5 seconds to show the operation  
before returning to Blackout mode.  
You can enter 18 radio station titles (24 for the CDA-9853 model)  
and 18 CD 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.  
To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold FUNC. for at least 2  
seconds.  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending  
upon the model being used.  
When you want to erase a title, enter a space (and symbol “ ” for  
the CDA-9853 model).  
The operations described in steps 3 to 6 must be made within 10  
seconds. The input mode will be canceled if no action is taken for  
over 10 seconds.  
24-EN  
Setting Amplifier Link  
Displaying the External Amplifier Information  
When an Amplifier Link compatible amplifier (MRD-M1005 or  
MRD-M605, etc.) is connected, the amplifier settings are adjustable  
from the head unit. A maximum of 8 external amplifiers can be  
adjusted.  
When an Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is connected, the  
amplifier's status (voltage, temperature and fan status) can be shown  
in the head unit's display.  
Press TITLE in the Radio or CD mode to switch  
the display of the external amplifier information.  
1
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
For switching the display, refer to the section “Displaying the Title/  
Text” (page 22).  
For changing the XM display, refer to the section “Changing the  
Display” (page 32).  
For changing the iPod display, refer to the section “Displaying the  
Text” (page 36).  
Select the Amplifier Link (A-LINK) mode by sliding  
2
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the  
Amplifier Link (A-LINK) mode.  
Select the AMP-ID (AMP-1 to AMP-8) to be adjusted  
3
CDA-9855  
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under  
the desired AMP-ID.  
The input level mode to be adjusted is activated.  
VOLTAGE:10.1V  
75.0˚F  
If a Mono Amplifier is Connected  
Voltage Display  
Temperature  
Display  
Adjust the input level by sliding your finger on the  
4
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under the desired level.  
The temperature display and  
the fan status display are  
alternately displayed.  
If a 4ch Amplifier is Connected  
Adjust the input level of CH 1/2 by sliding your  
finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
4
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired level.  
VOLTAGE:10.1V  
HIGH  
Adjust the input level of CH 3/4 by sliding your  
finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired level.  
5
Voltage Display  
Fan Status  
Display  
When adjustment has been completed, press and  
hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to return to  
6
CDA-9853  
normal mode.  
Fan Status  
Display  
For details of each of the settings, refer to the Owner's Manual of  
the external amplifier.  
Voltage Display  
If amplifier settings are made on the unit, do not then change the  
setting with the amplifier buttons as the amplifier display may not  
match the operations of the unit.  
12.4V HIGH  
“No Link” is displayed if the amplifier is removed or its power  
cannot be turned on, etc.  
If multiple amplifiers are connected to this unit, set a different ID  
on each amplifier. Otherwise the display may flicker.  
External amplifier information display can be changed by pressing  
TITLE while adjusting the input level.  
If the GlideTouch bar is pressed and held while adjusting the input  
level, the amplifier link mode can be switched between lock and  
unlock.  
42.0°C  
Temperature Display  
To switch the display between Celsius and Fahrenheit, refer to  
page 30.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
25-EN  
Setting the Multicolor Illumination (CDA-9855 only)  
You can change the lighting colour of the following four buttons :  
i-Personalize™  
Operation  
SOURCE/POWER, BAND, g and f.  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Select the Multicolor mode by sliding your finger  
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press  
the GlideTouch bar under the Multicolor mode.  
SOURCE/POWER  
Change the color by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
3
GlideTouch bar under the desired color.  
BLUE GREEN AMBER RED (USER'S*)  
* You can also use other colors if they have already been stored in  
the USER’S presets described below.  
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.  
MENU  
GlideTouch bar  
If you want to use colors other than the above  
About i-Personalize™  
You can download data (from Alpine’s website) to a CD-R, and  
download and store the data to the CDA-9855/CDA-9853.  
To start i-Personalize, access the URL below and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select colors  
(1 through 512).  
4
Each press of BAND advances the color number by 30.  
.............. ..............  
1 19 184  
..............  
363  
..............  
512  
(Red)  
(Amber)  
(Green)  
(Blue)  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under  
the desired preset to store the adjustment.  
5
Downloadable data  
Parametric  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Parametric EQ mode or Graphic EQ  
mode.  
equalizer or  
Graphic equalizer  
Time correction  
To recall the stored color setting  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Time Correction mode.  
1 Select USER'S 1 through 6 in step 3.  
The stored setting contents are recalled.  
Crossover  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
crossover mode.  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
6
Profile  
Data is set to the opening display.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
(CDA-9855 only)  
Calendar message  
(CDA-9855 only)  
Data is set to the calendar message.  
The file name of download data shall be  
“A_U*****.MP3.”  
Changing the Lighting Color of All the Buttons  
(CDA-9855 only)  
A_U∗∗∗∗∗.MP3  
Extender (fixed)  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Identifier (alphabet or number 5  
letters maximum)  
Select the Multicolor mode by sliding your finger  
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press  
Header (fixed)  
the GlideTouch bar under the Multicolor mode.  
Press SOURCE/POWER.  
The lighting color of all the buttons are changed.  
AMBER GREEN  
3
You can create a file name via the website. Do not change a  
file name once it has been created. Malfunction may result.  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
4
For downloading procedure details, see ALPINE’s Web site.  
If the HDA-5460 model is connected to this unit, the HDA-5460  
hard disc can be used. Data that has been stored in the hard disc is  
downloaded by the “Data Downloading” operation to CDA-9855/  
CDA-9853. For details on how to download data to the hard disc,  
refer to the Owner’s Manual of the HDA-5460 model.  
If an external audio processor is connected, data that is  
downloaded cannot be used.  
SOURCE/POWER, BAND, g and f buttons are changed to that which  
you have set above in “Setting the Multicolor Illumination” (this page).  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
26-EN  
Data Downloading  
SETUP  
Insert the CD-R disc containing the data.  
If the source is not the CD mode, press  
1
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from General Setting, Tuner Setting,  
etc., to select your desired setting.  
SOURCE/POWER to change to CD mode.  
Press MENU.  
2
3
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Select the Download mode by sliding your finger  
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press  
Rotary encoder  
BAND  
the GlideTouch bar under the Download mode.  
Select Download (YES) by pressing the  
4
GlideTouch bar under Download (YES).  
Data search of the disc starts and the first file name is  
displayed.  
If you want to cancel the data search, press the GlideTouch bar  
under CANCEL (NO).  
If a file is not found by a data search, “No File” is indicated.  
The “No File” display will automatically disappear if no operation  
is performed for 5 seconds.  
f
GlideTouch bar  
g
MENU  
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as  
follows. See down below for further information  
about each SETUP menu.  
Select the file to download by sliding your finger  
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press  
the GlideTouch bar under the desired file.  
Data downloading starts.  
5
6
Press MENU.  
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.  
2
When data download is finished successfully, the  
confirmation screen is displayed (for the CDA-9853  
model, each confirmation screen of download data  
is sequentially displayed), and download finishes.  
Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked  
boxes on the confirmation screen.  
The main SETUP menu is displayed.  
Select the desired item by sliding your finger on  
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under your selection.  
3
PARAMETRIC EQ or Graphic EQ data*  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of Parametric EQ mode or  
Graphic EQ mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6  
(Parametric EQ mode or Graphic EQ mode) are automatically  
applied.  
GENERAL TUNER AUDIO DISPLAY DEMO  
The SETUP menu of the selected item is displayed.  
X-OVER (Crossover) data  
Select the desired item by sliding your finger on  
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under your selection.  
4
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of X-OVER mode. The  
memorized data settings in Preset 6 (X-OVER mode) are  
automatically applied.  
You cannot download the data if the setting of the 2WAY/3WAY  
switch is not suitable for the data.  
CDA-9855:  
GENERAL  
TIME CORRECTION data  
CLOCK MODE*1 CLOCK ADJUST PLAY MODE BEEP  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Time correction  
mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Time  
Correction mode) are automatically applied.  
INT MUTE INT AUDIO AUX IN (AUX NAME)*2 ↔  
D-AUX POWER IC STEERING CLOCK MODE*1  
TUNER  
* If the downloaded parametric EQ or graphic EQ differs from  
the current EQ mode, Preset 6 setting will not change  
automatically. Change the EQ mode and recall Preset 6.  
* If data is downloaded while setting DEFEAT to ON, Preset 6  
setting will not change automatically. Recall Preset 6 in the EQ  
mode.  
TUNER MODE TUNER AREA*3 XM ADF*4 ↔  
TUNER MODE  
AUDIO  
SUBWOOFER SUBW CH SUBW SYSTEM*5 ↔  
EQ MODE*6 TW SETUP*7 A.PROC TYPE ↔  
SUBWOOFER  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
7
DISPLAY  
DIMMER DIMMER LEVEL SCROLL TYPE TEXT  
SCROLL FONT SELECT A-LINK TEMP*8 BGV  
SELECT OPENING MSG CALENDAR T.CORR*9  
DIMMER  
When you download the data again, the data is overwritten in  
Preset 6.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
DEMO  
DEMO  
27-EN  
CDA-9853:  
GENERAL  
Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE)  
CDA-9855:CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA&MP3/WMA  
CDA-9853:CDDA (Initial setting) / CDDA&MP3/WMA  
CLOCK*1 PLAY MODE BEEP INT MUTE ↔  
INT AUDIO AUX IN (AUX NAME)*2 D-AUX ↔  
POWER IC STEERING  
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.  
TUNER  
TUNER MODE TUNER AREA*3 XM ADF*4  
AUDIO  
SUBWOOFER SUBW CH SUBW SYSTEM*5 ↔  
CDDA :  
Only CD data can be played back.  
EQ MODE*6 TW SETUP*7 AP SELECT  
CDDA&MP3/WMA : Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks  
can be played back.  
DISPLAY  
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.)  
DIMMER DIMMER LEV SCROLL TYPE TEXT SCROLL  
LCD CONTRAST A-LINK TEMP*8 AUDIO LEVEL ↔  
T.CORR PAR*9  
DEMO  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF  
DEMO  
*1 For the CDA-9855 model, refer to “Setting the Time and Calender  
(CDA-9855 only)” (page 7). For the CDA-9853 model, refer to  
“Setting Time (CDA-9853 only)” (page 7).  
*2 Displayed only when AUX is ON.  
*3 Refer to “Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country”  
(page 9)  
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones  
depending upon the button pressed.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
INT MUTE ON (Initial setting) / INT MUTE OFF  
*4 Refer to “SAT Radio Receiver” section (page 31).  
*5 Displayed only when SUBWOOFER is ON.  
*6 Refer to “Setting User's EQ mode” (page 15).  
*7 Displayed only when the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 45 to 47) is set  
to 3WAY.  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from  
the device.  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices  
INT AUDIO ON / INT AUDIO OFF (Initial setting)  
This function cannot be selected when an external audio processor  
is connected.  
*8 “A-LINK TEMP” is displayed when an Amplifier Link compatible  
external amplifier is connected.  
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on  
will bypass EQ and MX, i.e., sound for external devices is output at  
the default setting.  
*9 Refer to “Setting the Time Correction Unit” (page 20).  
Change the parameter by pressing the  
GlideTouch bar under the setting desired.  
5
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX IN ON / AUX IN OFF (Initial setting)  
After setting, press and hold MENU for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
6
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 sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right. Then press the GlideTouch bar.  
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the  
normal mode.  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX names.  
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.  
General Setting  
General is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.  
Setting the External Digital Input  
D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting)  
Setting the Clock display (CLOCK MODE) (CDA-9855 only)  
AM12:00 (12-hour (Initial setting) / 00:00 (24-hour)  
When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXA-  
H510, PXA-H701) and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible  
with Ai-NET are connected, set D-AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel  
surround sound.  
You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending  
on your preference.  
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.”  
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.  
28-EN  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
POWER-IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER-IC OFF  
Audio Setting  
Audio is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
Subwoofer On and Off  
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.  
SUBWOOFER ON (Initial setting) / SUBWOOFER OFF  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output phase and level.  
1 Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the  
SUBWOOFER mode.  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
SUBWOOFER BALANCE FADER DEFEAT →  
VOLUME SUBWOOFER  
Front  
right  
If you set the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 45 to 47) to 3WAY, you  
cannot adjust the FADER mode.  
Rear  
left  
Amplifier  
2 Press g or f.  
Rear  
right  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER  
NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERS (180°).  
To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.  
POWER-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Setting the Subwoofer Output  
CDA-9855:SUBW CH ST (Initial setting) / MONO  
Speakers  
CDA-9853:SUBW CH STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO  
SPEAKER  
Front  
right  
RIGHT FRONT  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to  
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.  
STEREO : Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
MONO : Subwoofer monaural output  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
CDA-9855:SUBW SYS1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS2  
CDA-9853:SUBW SYSTEM1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYSTEM2  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
Select either SYSTEM1 or SYSTEM2 for the desired subwoofer  
effect.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
SYSTEM1 : Subwoofer level changes according the main  
volume setting.  
SYSTEM2 : Subwoofer level change is different from the main  
volume setting. For example, even at low volume  
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.  
Front  
left  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)  
MAKER’S (Initial setting) / USER’S  
Setting the Steering Position  
STEERING RIGHT / STEERING LEFT (Initial setting)  
Depending on the response characteristics of the speaker, care should  
be taken when setting the response slope of the high range speaker to  
FLAT in 3-way mode (see “Adjusting and Storing the Crossover  
Settings” on page 18), as speaker damage may result.  
According to the car's steering position, set to left or right.  
LEFT : Set to LEFT for a left-hand drive. The right switch has  
priority when two switches on the GlideTouch bar are  
pressed.  
RIGHT : Set to RIGHT for a right-hand drive. The left switch  
has priority when two switches on the GlideTouch bar  
are pressed.  
MAKER’S : As protection from possible speaker damage,  
FLAT cannot be set for the response slope of the  
high range speaker in 3-way mode.  
USER’S : The FLAT setting is possible in 3-way mode.  
A message is displayed when the response slope for the high range  
speaker is set to FLAT in 3-way mode (CDA-9855 only).  
Tuner Setting  
Tuner is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
CDA-9855:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HiFi  
CDA-9853:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI  
This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE PRO for the highest quality  
tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit  
your own personal sound preferences and usage.  
NORMAL : Standard setting  
HI-FI :  
Sound quality priority setting  
STABLE : Noiseless priority setting  
If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in Hi-  
Fi mode, we recommend you change to Normal mode.  
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Connecting an Optical Digital Compatible Audio  
Processor and an Ai-NET Non-Compatible DVD Player  
H510 / OTHER (Initial setting)  
Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9853 only)  
CONTRAST  
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.  
After setting D-AUX to ON in “Setting the External Digital Input,” do  
the following according to the audio processor type:  
You can adjust in a range of - 6 and + 6.  
The initial setting at the factory is “0.”  
H510 : If a PXA-H510 and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not  
compatible with Ai-NET are connected (using an  
optical cable), use the H510 setting. Connect the  
DVD player to the optical digital input (DVD Player)  
terminal of the processor.  
OTHER : If an audio processor other than a PXA-H510 and a  
DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET  
are connected (using an optical cable), use the  
OTHER setting. Connect the DVD player to the  
optical digital input (Head unit) terminal of the  
processor.  
Switching the Character Font (CDA-9855 only)  
TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2  
Two types of font can be selected.  
You can select the font type you like.  
Setting theTemperature Display for the External Amplifier  
CDA-9855:A-LINK F (Initial setting) / A-LINK C  
CDA-9853:AMP TEMP °F (Initial setting)/ AMP TEMP °C  
After input selection is completed, turn the ignition off and back on  
again. Setting of the optical digital input switch is completed.  
When a separately sold Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is  
connected, you can set how to display its temperature. You can switch  
the setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius.  
Display Setting  
°F : The temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit.  
°C : The temperature is displayed in Celsius.  
The display is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.  
Dimmer Control  
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANUAL  
Setting the Display of the Audio Level Indicator (CDA-9853 only)  
AUDIO LV ON (initial setting) / AUDIO LV OFF  
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 backlighting is too bright at night.  
You can set whether the audio level indicator is displayed.  
Switching the Animation Display Type (CDA-9855 only)  
TYPE1 (initial setting) / TYPE2 / TYPE3 / OFF  
Setting the Display Dimmer  
When the animation display is set in “Displaying the Title/Text” (page  
22), you can select your favorite animation display from 3 types.  
CDA-9855:DIMMER Level1 (initial setting) / Level2 / Level3  
CDA-9853:DIMMER LEV1 (initial setting) / 2 / 3  
In the display Dimmer AUTO setting, three levels are available, the  
highest level (LEVEL 3) being the dimmest when the car headlights  
are on.  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting (CDA-9855 only)  
OPENING MSG ON / OPENING MSG OFF (Initial setting)  
You can select whether the opening display is shown or not when  
power is turned ON. Choose between the standard display pattern and  
the downloaded Profile data display pattern.  
Scroll Type Setting  
TYPE1 / TYPE2 (Initial setting)  
This function is only available if you have already downloaded the  
profile data.  
Two types of scroll can be selected.  
You can select the scroll type you like.  
OFF mode:This shows the standard display pattern.  
ON mode: This shows the downloaded Profile data and the  
calendar message after data downloading.  
TYPE1 : The characters scroll right to left, appearing  
from the right side of the display, one character  
at a time.  
TYPE2 : The display will show complete words, unless  
they do not fit in the display at one time. Words  
hyphenated when necessary and are shown  
sequentially until the full title has been  
displayed.  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CDA-9855 only)  
dd/mm/yyyy(Initial setting) / yyyy/mm/dd  
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the  
time is displayed.  
Scroll Setting  
AUTO / MANUAL (Initial setting)  
yyyy : shows the year  
mm : shows the month  
dd  
: shows the day  
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.  
ex. dd/mm/yyyy 25/12/2004  
Demo Setting  
AUTO :  
The CD text information, the text information of  
folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled  
automatically.  
Demo is selected on the setup main menu in step 3.  
MANUAL : The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded or  
Demonstration  
when a track is changed, etc.  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display. The disc titles input manually (page 24) cannot be  
scrolled.  
This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display and sound.  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
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When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190), an SAT Radio  
Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the  
remote control.  
SAT Radio Receiver  
(Optional)  
1 While in XM or SIRIUS Radio mode, enter the Channel  
number you want to call up with the numeric keypad on  
the remote control.  
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.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
8
-/J MUTE  
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.  
This number is an 8 character (for XM Radio) or 12 character (for  
SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found on  
the SAT Receiver.  
FUNC.  
GlideTouch bar  
g
9
f
MENU  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 in  
the following way.  
SAT Receiver: XM or SIRIUS Receiver  
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.  
While receiving band, press g or f to select  
channel “0.”  
The unit alternately displays “RADIO ID” for 2 seconds,  
1
then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (Optional)  
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than “0.”  
2
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.  
About SAT Radio  
Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with  
over 100 digital audio channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers  
can hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast-to-coast via  
satellite. For more information, visit XM’s website at  
Storing Channel Presets  
To receive SAT Radio, the separately sold XMDirect™ or SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai-NET Interface Adapter  
will be required. For details, consult you nearest ALPINE dealer.  
Press BAND to select the desired band you want  
to store.  
1
* 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 tuning in the desired channel, press FUNC.  
to activate the preset mode.  
2
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
3
The SAT Receiver controls on the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 are  
operative only when a SAT Receiver is connected.  
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press and hold the GlideTouch  
bar for at least 2 seconds, under the desired preset  
to store the channel.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select XM mode.  
1
2
Press BAND to select XM1, XM2 or XM3.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
channels onto the same band.  
4
Each press changes the band:  
XM mode:  
XM1 XM2 XM3 XM1  
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 SIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 and SIRIUS3).  
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.  
SIRIUS mode:  
SIRIUS1(SR1) SIRIUS2(SR2) SIRIUS3(SR3) →  
SIRIUS1(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.  
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Receiving Stored Channels  
Quick Search Function  
You can search for all Channels.  
Press BAND to select the desired band.  
1
2
1
Press and hold  
SIRIUS mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds in XM or  
Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode.  
Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6)  
3
Within 10 seconds, select your desired channel by  
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the  
left or right.  
2
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar for  
under the desired preset to receive the channel.  
The selected Channel is received.  
Channel/Category Search Function  
You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.  
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.  
Press and hold  
Channel Search mode or Category Search mode.  
in XM or SIRIUS mode to select  
1
In XM or SIRIUS mode, press TITLE.  
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown  
below.  
Category Search mode  
Within 10 seconds, select your desired Category by  
CDA-9855  
2
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the  
left or right. Press -/J to receive the selected  
Category.  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
CATEGORY NAME  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
ARTIST NAME/ALBUM NAME  
MUSIC TITLE  
To search for a channel in the selected category, press  
the GlideTouch bar or FUNC. to change to the Channel  
search mode. Refer to “Channel Search mode” for  
operation.  
CHANNEL NAME  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
CHANNEL NAME  
AUXILIARY DATA FIELD*1  
CALENDAR  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at least 2  
seconds in Category Search mode.  
The Category can be scrolled continuously by touching and  
holding either side of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip categories.  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
MUSIC TITLE  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
Sound dependent display  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION*2  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
CATEGORY NAME  
Channel Search mode  
CHANNEL NAME  
Within 10 seconds, select your desired Channel No.  
2
by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to  
the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar for  
under the desired channel.  
CDA-9853  
CATEGORY NAME  
CHANNEL NAME  
CHANNEL NAME  
MUSIC TITLE  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding 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 to switch to the Category  
Search mode.  
The Channel can be scrolled continuously by touching and holding  
either side of the GlideTouch bar.  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
MUSIC TITLE  
ARTIST NAME  
CHANNEL NAME  
AUXILIARY DATA FIELD*1  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip channels.  
CHANNEL NAME  
CHANNEL NAME  
CLOCK  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION*2  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
CATEGORY NAME  
CHANNEL NAME  
PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.  
*1 XM mode only:  
When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see  
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” on page 33).  
*2 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is  
connected. For details, refer to “Displaying the External Amplifier  
Information” (page 25).  
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When the “Scroll Setting” (page 30) is set to “AUTO,” the display  
scrolls continuously.  
When the Scroll Setting is set to “MANUAL,” the display scrolls  
only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND,  
SEARCH, etc.).  
Press and hold TITLE for more than 2 seconds to scroll the  
display manually.  
“Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one  
shown above.  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or  
off.  
Press MENU.  
1
Select SETUP by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under SETUP.  
2
The main SETUP menu is displayed.  
Select TUNER by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under TUNER.  
3
The TUNER SETUP menu is displayed.  
Select XM ADF by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
4
GlideTouch bar under XM ADF.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under ON or OFF in the  
Function Guide display.  
5
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds to  
return to the normal mode.  
6
If MENU is pressed while adjusting or setting the itmes in the  
MENU mode, the unit will return to the previous selection secreen.  
By pressing the GlideTouch bar under RETURN in the MENU  
mode, the unit will return to the normal mode.  
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Searching for a desired Song  
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs  
organized in playlists, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 can use these to ease  
song searches.  
iPod™ Operation (Optional)  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
-/J  
When Shuffle (M.I.X.) is on, the search function cannot be used.  
Searching by Playlist  
Press  
.
1
2
Select PLAYLIST by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under PLAYLIST.  
3*1  
4
GlideTouch bar  
Within 10 seconds, select the playlist by sliding  
your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or  
right.  
f
FUNC.  
g
When an iPod™ or iPod™ mini is connected to the optional Alpine  
Interface adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i), it can be controlled from  
the CDA-9855/CDA-9853. However, operation from the iPod is  
disabled.  
Within 10 seconds, press -/J to play back a  
selected playlist.  
To search for a song in the selected playlist  
For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod™ Interface  
adapter (KCA-420i).  
Refer to the iPod’s documentation for a description of its functions.  
1
*
1
After selecting the playlist in step 3 , press the GlideTouch  
bar or FUNC. to change to the song search mode of the  
selected playlist.  
Playback  
2 Within 10 seconds, select a song by sliding your finger on  
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right, then pressing -/J or  
the GlideTouch bar.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the iPod  
mode.  
1
The selected song is played back.  
*
If you choose “iPod name” of iPod in step 3 1 and you press -/J,  
Press g or f to select the desired song.  
2
all songs in iPod are played back.  
The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
least 2 seconds in the search mode.  
for at  
Return to the beginning of the current song:  
Press g.  
The playlist can be scrolled continuously by touching and holding  
either side of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip playlists.  
Fast backward:  
Press and hold g.  
Advance to the beginning of the next song:  
Press f.  
Searching by artist name  
Fast forward:  
Press and hold f.  
Press  
.
1
2
To pause playback, press :/J.  
Pressing :/J again will resume playback.  
3
Select ARTIST by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under ARTIST.  
If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the adapter,  
it will continue playing after the connection.  
3*2  
4
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.  
With the CDA-9855, you can return to the beginning of the current  
track, fast forward/fast reverse and playback/pause. The source  
operation mode is selected by touching the Glide Touch bar under  
FUNC. in the function guide display.  
Within 10 seconds, select the artist to be played  
back by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar  
to the left or right.  
Within 10 seconds, press -/J to play back all  
songs of the selected artist.  
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To search for an album of the selected artist  
Quick Search  
You can search for songs.  
2
*
1 After selecting the artist in step 3 , press the GlideTouch  
bar or FUNC. to change to the album search mode of the  
selected artist.  
Press and hold  
the quick search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to activate  
1
3 Within 10 seconds, select the album to be played back by  
sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
*
2
Select the desired song by sliding your finger on  
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.  
The selected song is played back immediately.  
2
3 Press -/J to play back all songs of the selected album.  
To search for a song of the selected album  
The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
least 2 seconds in the search mode.  
The songs can be scrolled continuously by touching and holding  
either side of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip songs.  
“Quick Search” (“QUICK SEARCH”) is displayed during Quick  
search.  
for at  
3
*
1
After selecting the album in step 2 , press the GlideTouch  
bar or FUNC to change to the song search mode of the  
selected album.  
2 Within 10 seconds, select a song by sliding your finger  
on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right, then pressing  
-/J or the GlideTouch bar.  
The selected song is played back.  
If you choose ALL in step 3*2 , and you press :/J, all songs in  
iPod are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press the  
GlideTouch bar or FUNC., the ALBUM search mode for all artists  
is activated.  
If you choose ALL in step 2*3 , and you press :/J, all songs of the  
selected artist are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press  
the GlideTouch bar or FUNC., the SONG search mode for the  
selected artist is activated.  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the CDA-  
9855/CDA-9853.  
Shuffle Albums (M.I.X. ALBUM):  
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.  
The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
least 2 seconds in the search mode.  
for at  
The artist, album or song can be scrolled continuously by touching  
and holding either side of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip artists, albums or songs.  
Shuffle Songs (M.I.X. ALL):  
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.  
Searching by album name  
Press  
.
1
2
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.  
1
Select ALBUM by sliding your finger on the  
GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the  
GlideTouch bar under ALBUM.  
Source select mode Audio function mode Source  
operation mode* Source select mode  
* CDA-9855 only  
3*4  
4
Within 10 seconds, select the album to be played  
back by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar  
to the left or right.  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the MIX function  
in the function guide display.  
The songs will be played back in random sequence.  
2
Within 10 seconds, press -/J to play back all  
songs of the selected album.  
M.I.X.  
M.I.X. (off)  
(Shuffle Albums) (Shuffle Songs)  
To search for a song of the selected album  
The Random Play mode is canceled by selecting off.  
4
*
The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if  
the GlideTouch bar is touched.  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function  
mode turns off.  
For details of the search mode, refer to “Searching for a desired  
Song” (page 34).  
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.  
1 After selecting the album in step 3 , press the GlideTouch  
bar or FUNC. to change to the song search mode of the  
selected album.  
2 Within 10 seconds, select a song by sliding your finger on  
the GlideTouch bar to the left or right, then pressing -/J or  
the GlideTouch bar.  
The selected song is played back.  
4
*
If you choose ALL in step 3 , and you press :/J, the search  
If there is no album in the playlist, Shuffle (M.I.X.) will not function  
even when Shuffle album is selected.  
mode is canceled. If you choose ALL, and you press the  
GlideTouch bar or FUNC., the SONG search mode for all albums  
is activated.  
The search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding  
least 2 seconds in the search mode.  
The album or song can be scrolled continuously by touching and  
holding either side of the GlideTouch bar.  
You can speed up your search by sliding your finger quickly on the  
GlideTouch bar to skip albums or songs.  
for at  
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*1 “NO DATA” is displayed if there is no information.  
*2 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is  
connected. For details, refer to “Displaying the External Amplifier  
Information” (page 25).  
Repeat Play  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.  
Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back.  
When the Scroll Setting (page 30) is set to “MANUAL,press and  
hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag information  
only once.  
Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode.  
1
Elapsed time is displayed for 5 seconds immediately after changing  
sources or songs, etc. (CDA-9853 only)  
Source select mode Audio function mode Source  
operation mode* Source select mode  
Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed.  
When the artist name, album name or song name is set on iTunes,  
and the amount of characters is increased, 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.  
* CDA-9855 only  
Press the GlideTouch bar under the RPT function  
in the function guide display.  
The song will be played back repeatedly.  
2
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not  
compatible with the CDA-9855/CDA-9853.  
RPT  
(Repeat One)  
(off)  
The RPT mode is canceled by selecting off.  
The function mode you previously recalled can be recalled again if  
the GlideTouch bar is touched.  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the audio function  
mode turns off.  
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing  
g or f.  
Displaying the Text  
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.  
Press TITLE.  
Each press changes the display.  
CDA-9855  
ELAPSED TIME  
ARTIST NAME*1  
ALBUM NAME*1  
ELAPSED TIME  
ALBUM NAME*1  
SONG TITLE*1  
ELAPSED TIME  
SONG TITLE*1  
CALENDAR  
ELAPSED TIME  
SONG TITLE*1  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION*2  
ELAPSED TIME  
ELAPSED TIME  
Sound dependent display  
ELAPSED TIME  
ARTIST NAME*1  
ALBUM NAME*1  
CDA-9853  
ARTIST NAME*1  
ALBUM NAME*1  
ELAPSED TIME  
ALBUM NAME*1  
SONG TITLE*1  
ELAPSED TIME  
SONG TITLE*1  
SONG TITLE*1  
CLOCK  
ELAPSED TIME  
ELAPSED TIME  
ELAPSED TIME  
ARTIST NAME*1  
ALBUM NAME*1  
ELAPSED TIME  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION*2  
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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.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3  
1
-/J  
BAND  
Changer mode.  
Press FUNC. to activate the direct disc recall  
mode.  
2
Source selection mode Audio function mode Direct disc  
recall mode Source operation mode* Source selection  
mode  
* CDA-9855 only  
FUNC.  
GlideTouch bar  
Select a disc (1 to 6) by touching the GlideTouch  
bar and sliding your finger to the left or right.  
3
Press the GlideTouch bar under the desired disc.  
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.  
See “Multi-Changer Selection” on this page for selecting the CD  
Changers.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
4
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 10 to 14.  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)  
Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When  
operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer  
Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you  
can connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2 Switching devices,  
you can connect up to 6 CD Changers. When using KCA-410C  
(Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers and two  
external outputs (AUX).  
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 to activate the CHANGER  
mode.  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate  
the CD Changer mode.  
1
The display shows the disc number and track number.  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (RUE-  
4202) to activate the CD Changer mode.  
Press FUNC. to activate the direct disc recall  
mode.  
2
Source selection mode Audio function mode Direct disc  
recall mode Source operation mode* Source selection  
mode  
SOURCE  
* CDA-9855 only  
BAND  
Select a disc (1 to 6) or (1 to 12) by touching the  
GlideTouch bar and sliding your finger to the left  
or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the  
desired disc.  
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD  
playback starts.  
3
Press BAND on this unit or the RUE-4202 to  
2
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for a few  
seconds.  
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.  
Press BAND until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
3
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 10).  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 28.  
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8
Band Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press this button and the band will change.  
Remote Control  
Changer mode: To switch the changer.  
9
!
f UP Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button  
CD mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning  
of the next track.  
9 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the radio's  
presets as shown below.  
6 5 ... 1 6  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: Press the Folder Select (DN) button.  
Press this button to select the folder.  
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:  
Controls on Remote Control  
Folder Select (DN) / DISC Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select a folder in descending order.  
Press and hold this button to select a disc in descending  
order.  
1
Source Button  
Press this button to select the audio source.  
2
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the L button  
"
Mute Button  
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press this button again to cancel.  
*1 For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's  
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the K button  
3
8 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending  
order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as  
shown below.  
Operating the Audio Processor  
Press A.PROC to select the mode.  
1
1 2 ... 6 1  
Normal mode EQ mode (Equalizer Presets) Time  
Correction mode (Recalling the Stored Time Correction) →  
Crossover mode (Recalling the Stored Crossover) Normal  
mode  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button  
Press this button to select a disc in ascending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: Folder Select (UP) button. Press this  
button to select the folder.  
Press 8 or 9 to select the item.  
2
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:  
Folder Select (UP) / DISC Select (UP) button  
Press this button to select a folder in ascending order.  
Press and hold this button to select a disc in ascending  
order.  
EQ mode:  
Select from factory’s EQ mode and USER'S 1 to 6.  
Time Correction mode/Crossover mode:  
Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.  
4
g DN Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press this button to go back to the beginning of  
the current track.  
5
6
-/J Button  
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause  
modes for CD.  
Audio Processor Button  
Each press of the button changes the audio processor  
mode.  
For details, refer to “Operating the Audio Processor” as  
shown below.  
Press the button to call the external audio processor  
mode when the external audio processor is connected.*1  
7
Power Button  
Press this button to turn the power on/off.  
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Battery Replacement  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty  
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the  
1
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.  
direction of the arrow.  
Basic  
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.  
Replacing the battery  
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.  
2
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if  
necessary.  
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference  
noise etc.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
Closing the cover  
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.  
3
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.  
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.  
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control  
sensor.  
Remote control sensor  
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.  
Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box  
You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit  
when an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box  
(optional) (for sale in the near future) is connected.  
For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  
39-EN  
CD  
(CDA-9855)  
(CDA-9853)  
No Disc  
CD Player/Changer not functioning.  
Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) for CD.  
NO DISC  
- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
No CD is inserted.  
- 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.  
The movable display will open.  
2) Press the c button again for at least 2 seconds while the  
movable display is open.  
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.  
The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in  
the CD Player Operation section.  
(CDA-9855)  
Error  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
(CDA-9853)  
ERROR  
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit  
can cause damage to the mechanism.  
Mechanism error.  
1) Press the c button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) When the error display remains after ejecting, press the c  
button again.  
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.  
- Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc. Consult  
your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
If the error display still does not turn off after pressing the  
c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET  
switch (refer to page 7) and press c again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
PROTECT  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
Mechanical error  
UNSUPPORT  
The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Press c. After the error display 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  
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 13-14), then rewrite in  
the format supported by this device.  
Indication for CD Player  
(CDA-9855)  
High Temperature  
(CDA-9853)  
HIGH-TEMP  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
40-EN  
Indication for CD Changer  
Indication for SAT Receiver Mode  
(CDA-9855)  
High Temperature  
HIGH-TEMP  
ANTENNA  
(CDA-9853)  
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.  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
(XM mode)  
UPDATING  
(CDA-9855)  
Error 01  
CALL 888-539-  
SIRIUS TO  
SUBSCRIBE  
(CDA-9853)  
ERROR - 01  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject  
button and pull out the magazine.  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not  
eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels  
0 and 1 should function normally.  
(XM mode)  
NO SIGNAL  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
ACQUIRING  
SIGNAL  
(CDA-9855)  
Error 02  
XM or SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
ERROR - 02  
(CDA-9853)  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
(XM mode)  
- Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the  
CD Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD  
magazine into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside  
the CD Changer.  
LOADING  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
ACQUIRING  
SIGNAL  
(CDA-9855)  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
No Magazine  
(CDA-9853)  
NO MAGAZIN  
(XM mode)  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
OFF AIR  
ACQUIRING  
SIGNAL  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Scrolling display  
(CDA-9855)  
No Disc  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
(CDA-9853)  
NO DISC  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
– – – – – –  
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.  
41-EN  
Indication for iPod Mode  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Area 1  
Area 2  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
NO IPOD  
The iPod is not connected.  
87.7-107.9 MHz  
87.5-108.0 MHz  
- Make sure the iPod is correctly connected.  
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.  
The iPod’s battery remains low.  
9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB  
- Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Capture Ratio  
80 dB  
45 dB  
2.0 dB  
NO FILE  
There are no songs in the iPod.  
- Download songs to the iPod and connect to the CDA-9855/  
CDA-9853.  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Area 1  
530-1,710 kHz  
531-1,602 kHz  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
Area 2  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
(CDA-9855)  
Error 01  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
(CDA-9853)  
ERROR-01  
5 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
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.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
Laser power  
(CDA-9855)  
Error 02  
795 nm  
CLASS I  
(CDA-9853)  
ERROR-02  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Battery Type  
Width  
Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible  
with the adapter KCA-420i (sold separately).  
AAA batteries (2 pcs.)  
42 mm (1-21/32")  
121 mm (4-25/32")  
23 mm (29/32")  
- Refer to the Owner's Manual of the adapter KCA-420i (sold  
separately) and update the iPod Software Version to be  
compatible with the adapter KCA-420i (sold separately).  
Height  
Depth  
Weight  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11–16 V allowable)  
18 W RMS × 4*  
Power Output  
* 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 4 V/10 k ohms (CDA-9855)  
2 V/10 k ohms (CDA-9853)  
Weight  
1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
160 mm (6")  
Depth  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
170 mm (6-11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
19 mm (11/16")  
Depth  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
42-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly  
for proper use.  
Caution  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY  
EXPERTS.  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical  
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer  
where you purchased this product to have the work done.  
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  
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.  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-9855/CDA-9853. 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-9855/CDA-9853 to the  
fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the  
CDA-9855/CDA-9853 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 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-9855/CDA-9853 uses female RCA-type jacks for  
connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA  
connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If  
so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for  
assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)  
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables  
to each other or to the vehicle body.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER  
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL  
OR GEARSHIFT.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
IMPORTANT  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
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.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
43-EN  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier  
or equalizer to the corresponding output lead  
coming from the left rear of the CDA-9855/CDA-  
9853. Connect all other leads of the CDA-9855/CDA-  
9853 according to details described in the  
CONNECTlONS section.  
Installation  
Metal plate  
Detachable  
Front panel  
Slide the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 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.  
3
Caution  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the  
detachable front panel.  
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you  
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in  
place.  
Removal  
1 Remove the detachable front panel.  
2 Insert the bracket keys into the slot and through the  
guides on either side of the unit. The unit can now be  
removed from the mounting sleeve.  
Caution  
Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air  
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and  
may cause a fire.  
This unit  
Air ventilation hole  
Bracket Keys  
(Included)  
(Rear of CDA-9855/CDA-9853)  
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
1
<JAPANESE CAR>  
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
Dashboard  
Face Plate  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
this unit  
this unit  
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.  
Ground Lead  
3
*
2
Screw  
Hex Nut (M5)  
Mounting Bracket  
2
*
Bolt Stud  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a  
screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
1
*
this unit  
Chassis  
Ground Lead  
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 (*1) already  
attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the  
chosen mounting location.  
44-EN  
Connections  
1
To amplifier  
2
3
4
5
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
To power antenna  
REMOTE  
TURN-ON  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To vehicle phone  
AUDIO  
INTERRUPT IN  
Pink/Black  
Orange ILLUMINATION  
6
To the instrument cluster illumination  
lead  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Red  
7
8
Ignition Key  
Yellow  
Black  
GND  
9
Battery  
Gray  
!
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Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front right  
Gray/Black  
Violet/Black  
#
$
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
,
.
/
+
-
Rear right  
Rear left  
Front left  
Violet  
:
Green  
%
&
;
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
~
F/R Sub-W  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
X-OVER  
1
3WAY  
(
)
EQ/DIV  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
<
Ai-NET  
White  
1
NORM  
=
CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
Speakers  
Rear Left  
>
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
Front Left  
>
>
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Front Right  
Subwoofers  
?
1
* The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.  
45-EN  
1
Amplifier Link Connector  
* When connecting iPod, INTERFACE ADAPTER FOR iPod™  
(KCA-420i) is required. For details on how to connect, refer to  
the Owner's Manual of KCA-420i.  
Outputs Amplifier Link control signals.  
Connect this to an external Amplifier Link  
compatible amplifier, using the (also separately sold)  
Amplifier Link box KCE-511M.  
Antenna Receptacle  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional  
Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
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Steering Remote Control Interface Connector  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
To steeering remote control interface box.  
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Fuse Holder (10A)  
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
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.  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Setting the 3WAY/2 WAY switch  
Set the 3way/2way switch according to your audio system.  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
the unit to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are turned on.  
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.  
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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.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the  
switch position.  
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Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
DC/DC Converter (CDA-9855 only)  
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Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
• Do not install the converter at a location subjected to water such  
as under the floor mat or air conditioner. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with other audio  
cables. Doing so may induce noise into your system.  
• Keep the DC/DC converter away from the Antenna cables and  
the rear side of the unit, otherwise noise may be generated when  
receiving radio broadcast.  
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.  
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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)  
Power Supply Connector  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of another  
device (CD Changer, Equalizer, INTERFACE ADAPTER  
FOR iPod™* etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.  
46-EN  
The X-Over Switch position for a three-way system whose  
frequency range is divided among the highs (Front), mids  
(Rear), and lows (Subwoofer).  
The X-Over Switch position for a two-way system  
(frequency range is divided between highs for front/rear and  
lows for the Subwoofer).  
The position of the X-Over switch : F/R/Sub-W  
The position of the X-Over switch: 3WAY  
Front high range  
speaker (R)  
Front high range  
speaker (L)  
High range  
speaker (R)  
High range  
speaker (L)  
Rear high range  
speaker (R)  
Rear high range  
speaker (L)  
Mid range  
speaker (R)  
Mid range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Output of this unit :  
Front output  
Rear output  
SUB-W output  
Use the SUB-W output cord to connect the unit to the low range speaker.  
You can use the built-in amplifier to output the front output/rear output.  
You cannot adjust the fader when set to 3WAY.  
To prevent noise/interference in 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.  
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CHA-S634  
CHM-S630  
CHA-1214  
CD changer for CDA-9855/CDA-9853.  
Changeur CD pour CDA-9855/CDA-  
9853.  
CD changer for CDA-9855/CDA-9853.  
Changeur CD pour CDA-9855/CDA-  
9853.  
Cambiador de CD para CDA-9855/  
CDA-9853.  
Cambiador de CD para CDA-9855/  
CDA-9853.  
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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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., 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Do not send products to these addresses.  
Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center.  

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