Alpine CDA 9857 User Manual

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MP3/WMA CD Receiver  
CDA-9857  
• OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
• MODE D’EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam  
Victoria 3803, Australia  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-8787-1200  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany  
Phone 089-32 42 640  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH  
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,  
1930 Zaventem, Belgium  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,  
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Phone 02-725-13 15  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.  
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)  
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,  
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
Phone 01-48638989  
Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co., Ltd.  
No.24 Liaohexisan Road, Dalian Economic&Technical  
Development Zone, China  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68-04123Z47-A  
ENGLISH  
Other Functions  
Contents  
Displaying the Text .........................................15  
Displaying Time .............................................16  
Operating Instructions  
SETUP  
General Setting  
WARNING  
Birthday Opening Message Setting  
WARNING ................................................. 3  
CAUTION .................................................. 3  
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3  
(Birthday Set) ...............................................17  
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode) .........17  
Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF ................17  
Playing MP3/WMA Data (Play Mode) ............17  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ..........................17  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT Mute) .........17  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) ......................17  
Setting the External Digital Input .....................17  
Connecting to an External Amplifier ...............17  
Getting Started  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 7  
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 7  
Lowering Volume Quickly ............................... 7  
Setting the Time and Calendar ......................... 7  
Tuner Setting  
HD Radio Station Call Setting .........................18  
Audio Setting  
Subwoofer On and Off .....................................18  
Setting the Subwoofer System .........................18  
Radio  
Listening to Radio ............................................ 8  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 8  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............. 8  
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8  
Frequency Search Function .............................. 9  
Switching the HD Radio™ signal .................... 9  
Display Setting  
Dimmer Control ...............................................18  
Scroll Type Setting ...........................................18  
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll) ...............................18  
Switching the Character Font ...........................18  
Switching the Animation Display Type  
(BGV Select) ................................................18  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting ..................18  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
(Calendar) .....................................................18  
CD/MP3/WMA  
Playback ........................................................... 9  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 10  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 10  
Searching from CD Text ................................ 11  
Demo Setting  
Demonstration ..................................................18  
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (Optional) .....................................19  
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number .............19  
File/Folder Name Search  
(concerning MP3/WMA) ............................ 11  
Quick Search .................................................. 11  
About MP3/WMA .......................................... 11  
Setting the Tuning Method .............................20  
Storing Channel Presets ..................................20  
Receiving Stored Channels .............................20  
Category/Channel Search Function ................20  
Sound Setting  
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left  
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/  
Defeat .......................................................... 13  
Quick Search Function ...................................20  
Receiving Weather or Traffic information from  
SAT Radio ...................................................21  
Setting the Bass Control ................................. 13  
Setting the Treble Control .............................. 14  
Setting the BBE Mode ................................... 14  
Changing the Display .....................................21  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........21  
1-EN  
iPod™ (Optional)  
Playback .......................................................... 22  
Searching for a desired Song .......................... 22  
Searching by Playlist ................................... 22  
Searching by artist name ............................. 22  
Searching by album name ........................... 23  
Searching by song name .............................. 23  
Direct Search Function ................................... 23  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album ........................... 23  
Quick Search ................................................... 24  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ....................... 24  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 24  
Displaying the Text ......................................... 24  
Changer (Optional)  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 25  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 25  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 25  
Remote Control  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 26  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 27  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 28  
Specifications .................................................. 30  
Installation and Connections  
Warning .................................................. 31  
Caution ................................................... 31  
Precautions ............................................ 31  
Installation ...................................................... 32  
Connections .................................................... 34  
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.  
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.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.  
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+  
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery  
may cause fire or personal injury.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL  
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
Product Cleaning  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
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.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
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.  
Moisture Condensation  
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to  
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and  
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.  
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.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing  
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING  
FUSES.  
Maintenance  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
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 BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN  
INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
3-EN  
Never Attempt the Following  
Correct Handling  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the  
player by the automatic reloading mechanism.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is  
off.  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not  
leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or  
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
CORRECT  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
Disc Cleaning  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.  
“Error” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc  
incorrectly. If “Error” continues to be displayed even though the  
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a  
pointed object such as a ball-point pen.  
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the  
CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface  
with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the outer edge.  
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a  
solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
New Discs  
To prevent the CD from jamming, “Error” is displayed if discs with  
irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly.  
When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use  
your finger to feel around the inside of the center hole and outside  
edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or irregularities, this  
could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub  
the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a  
ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting  
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of  
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using  
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard  
specifications and may create operational problems. We  
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine  
CD players.  
Center Hole  
Center Hole  
New Disc  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Bumps  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
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.  
Installation Location  
Make sure the CDA-9857 will not be installed in a location  
subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
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 pages 11-12.  
ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not  
produce sound when played back.  
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.  
“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer llS and Thomson.”  
“Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-  
commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any  
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-  
generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable  
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,  
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content  
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand  
applications. An independent license for such use is required.  
For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.”  
5-EN  
Detaching  
Getting Started  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press (OPEN) to open the front panel.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
MENU  
(OPEN)  
MUTE  
To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as  
shown in the figure below.  
Rotary MODE  
encoder  
Turning Power On and Off  
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.  
3
Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left  
then pull to remove.  
,
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except Rotary  
encoder and (OPEN).  
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2 seconds  
to turn off the unit.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
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.  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it  
may result in malfunction.  
Be sure to push the Rotary encoder inside the unit before opening the  
front panel so that the front panel will open completely, otherwise it  
may be damaged.  
Do not leave the front panel open, or drive the car with the panel  
open as it may result in accident or malfunction.  
Push the Rotary  
encoder inside  
Attaching  
When you push the Rotary encoder again, it pops back out.  
1
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main  
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the  
projections on the main unit.  
2
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
The Rotary  
encoder pops out  
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or  
dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the  
front panel and the main unit.  
Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to  
avoid pushing buttons by mistake.  
6-EN  
7
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
time, after changing the car battery, etc.  
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
announcement, press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds after  
setting the “hour.” Minutes will reset to 00. If the display shows over  
“30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press  
(OPEN) to open the front panel, then  
remove it.  
3
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed  
object.  
RESET switch  
Adjusting Volume  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume  
level by 20 dB.  
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its  
previous level.  
Setting the Time and Calendar  
1
2
3
Press MENU to select SETUP, then press MODE.  
BBE  
BBE  
BASS ENGINE  
SETUP  
RETURN (OFF)  
Press  
or  
to select the GENERAL mode,  
then press MODE.  
GENERAL  
TUNER  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
DEMO  
Press  
or  
to select “Clock Adjust,then  
press MODE.  
4
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to set year.  
Press MODE.  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 above to set month, day, hour  
and minutes.  
7-EN  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Radio  
1
2
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
Rotary  
encoder  
SOURCE/  
POWER BAND  
TUNE/A.ME  
Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the  
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish  
to store the station.  
The selected station is stored.  
The display shows the band, preset number and station  
frequency memorized.  
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.  
FUNC.  
MODE  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
This unit cannot receive HD Radio™ signals (digital terrestrial radio).  
In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an  
optional HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the  
Ai-Net bus.  
HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity  
Digital Corporation. iBiquity Digital and the HD Radio and HD  
Symbols are trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and  
Foreign Patents.  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band  
is displayed.  
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
The frequency on the display continues to change while the  
automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will  
automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the  
selected band. They will be stored into buttons 1 to 6 in  
order of signal strength.  
Listening to Radio  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner  
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.  
1
2
Press SOURCE/POWER to select TUNER mode.  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band  
is displayed.  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
FM1  
FM2  
AM  
FM1  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
3
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
DX (Distance mode)  
MANUAL (Manual mode)  
LOCAL (Local mode)  
DX (Distance mode)  
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is  
displayed.  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
Press any one of the station preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
memory.  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency  
of the station selected.  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
4
Press  
Holding down  
or  
to tune in the desired station.  
or will change the frequency  
continuously.  
The “DIGITAL” appears on the display when a digital radio station  
which contains both audio and text information, is received.  
8-EN  
Frequency Search Function  
CD/MP3/WMA  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
(OPEN)  
1
2
Press and hold  
mode to activate Frequency Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds in Radio  
SOURCE/  
Rotary  
/
POWER  
encoder  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
frequency.  
Only when the Radio mode is active*  
* Operation is not required during HD Radio reception.  
3
Press MODE to receive the selected frequency.  
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
MODE  
FUNC.  
4 5  
TITLE  
cancel. Or the search mode will be canceled when an operation has  
not been performed in 10 seconds.  
Playback  
Switching the HD Radio™ signal  
1
2
Press  
The front panel will open.  
(OPEN).  
HD Radio™ can be received if the HD Radio TUNER MODULE  
(TUA-T500HD) is connected. While receiving HD Radio, the unit can  
automatically switch between the analog and digital signal. You can  
also switch to the analog signal exclusively.  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
1
2
When receiving HD Radio, press FUNC.  
The currently received status is displayed.  
Press preset 1 to switch the receiving signal.  
DIGITAL / ANALOG  
ANALOG ONLY  
DIGITAL / ANALOG: Automatically switches between digital and  
analog signal  
Close the front panel manually.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER to  
switch to the DISC mode.  
ANALOG ONLY:  
Receives analog signal only  
1
2
3
3
Turn off the Function mode by pressing FUNC.  
TUNER  
TUNER  
XM/SIRIUS*  
DISC  
iPod*  
CHANGER*  
Select mode will be canceled when an operation has not been  
performed in 10 seconds.  
1
* Only when XM Radio or Sirius Radio is connected.  
* Only when the iPod is connected.  
* Only when the CD changer is connected.  
2
3
3
While playing back MP3/WMA, press  
select the desired folder.  
or  
to  
Pressing and holding  
or  
will change folders  
continuously.  
4
Press  
or  
to select the desired track (file).  
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press  
.
Fast backward:  
Press and hold  
.
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):  
Press  
.
Fast forward:  
Press and hold  
.
5
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing  
/
again will resume playback.  
6
After pressing  
press  
(OPEN) to open the front panel,  
to eject the disc.  
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.  
9-EN  
If the CD does not eject, press and hold  
The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data and  
WMA data.  
for at least 2 seconds.  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) cannot be played back on this unit.  
The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers  
recorded on the disc.  
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
Press 5  
in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5  
again.  
Internal CD mode :  
MP3/WMA Play Display  
The folder number and file number will be displayed as  
described below.  
: Tracks are played back in random sequence.  
Folder number  
File number  
display  
Elapsed time  
display  
CD Changer mode :  
19  
AM 12:02  
20  
2:13  
VOL.12  
: Tracks are played back in random  
sequence.  
Clock display*  
Volume level  
* Displayed when “Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF” (page 17) is  
set to ON.  
: The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
Press TITLE to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the Text”  
(page 15) for information about display switching.  
3
* When a CD changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function is  
connected.  
Repeat Play  
Press  
4
to play back repeatedly the track being played.  
If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
(REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
Press  
4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.  
MP3/WMA mode :  
CD mode :  
: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
: Only a track is repeatedly played back.  
: A disc is repeatedly played back.  
: 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.  
1
* When a CD changer is connected.  
If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. (M.I.X. ONE) play in CD  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
After pressing FUNC. to select the function mode (RPT/M.I.X.),  
perform the operation within 10 seconds.  
MP3/WMA mode :  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back.  
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played  
back.  
: A disc is repeatedly played back.  
2
* When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.  
If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
After pressing FUNC. to select the function mode (RPT/M.I.X.),  
perform the operation within 10 seconds.  
10-EN  
While in the File Name Search mode, press FUNC. to switch to the  
previous mode (Folder Name Search mode or the selecting search  
mode.)  
Searching from CD Text  
File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc. If a  
disc is not compatible with text, or a disc is in the changer, searches can  
be made by track number.  
Quick Search  
1
2
Press  
during play.  
You can search for tracks (files).  
This will set the search mode.  
1
Press and hold  
for at least 2 seconds in the CD/  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
track, then press MODE.  
Changer/MP3/WMA mode to activate Quick Search  
mode.  
This will play the selected track.  
Press and hold  
for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track  
(file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has  
not been performed in 10 seconds.  
CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
Press and hold  
for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has  
not been performed in 10 seconds.  
File/Folder Name Search  
(concerning MP3/WMA)  
About MP3/WMA  
You can display and search for the folder and file name while listening  
to the file currently being played back.  
CAUTION  
1
2
During MP3/WMA playback, press  
search mode.  
to activate the  
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.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name  
Search mode or File Name Search mode, then press  
.
What is MP3?  
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a  
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International  
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity  
institution of the IEC.  
Folder Name Search mode  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
folder.  
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.  
4
Press  
folder.  
/
to play back the first file in the selected  
Press and hold  
for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has  
not been performed in 10 seconds.  
While in Folder Name Search mode, press  
Search mode.  
While in Folder Name Search mode, press FUNC. to return to the  
selecting search mode.  
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 which does not have folder  
name.  
to switch to File Name  
What is WMA?  
WMA, or “Windows media™ Audio,” is compressed audio data.  
WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality  
sound with small file sizes.  
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)  
Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
File Name Search mode  
3
4
Press  
or  
to select another Folder.  
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder.  
5
Press MODE to play back the selected file.  
Press and hold  
for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has  
not been performed in 10 seconds.  
11-EN  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
Order of tracks  
The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software  
MP3  
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 and file number indicated on the display.  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
WMA  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz  
Bit rates: 48 - 192 kbps  
Root folder  
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling  
rates.  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the title  
(track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag data.  
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric  
characters (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags)  
and the underscore. For non-supported characters,  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed.  
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending  
on the contents.  
Producing MP3/WMA discs  
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  
Folder  
MP3/WMA File  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,  
and CD-RWs.  
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 folder/file name characters is limited.  
Sampling rate  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),  
numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
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.  
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.  
Formats supported  
Encoding  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into  
the specified audio compression format.  
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  
Root folder  
The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder  
contains all folders and files.  
12-EN  
Setting the Bass Control  
Sound Setting  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
SOURCE/POWER  
Rotary encoder  
BAND  
MENU  
1
Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode, then  
press MODE.  
BBE  
BASS ENGINE  
SETUP  
RETURN (OFF)  
BBE  
2
Press  
or  
to select the BASS (Bass Center  
Frequency) control mode.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
MODE  
Setting the Bass Center Frequency  
3-1 Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired bass  
center frequency.  
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between  
Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front  
and Rear)/Defeat  
80Hz  
100Hz  
120Hz  
60Hz  
80Hz  
Emphasize the displayed bass frequency ranges.  
Setting the Bass Bandwidth  
1
Press MODE repeatedly to choose the desired  
mode.  
3-2 Press BAND to select the desired bass bandwidth.  
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
1
BASS  
TREBLE  
SUBWOOFER*  
BASS  
BALANCE  
FADER  
DEFEAT  
VOLUME  
Bass level: –7 ~ +10  
Treble level: –7 ~ +7  
Subwoofer: 0 ~ +15  
Balance: L15 ~ R15  
Fader: R15 ~ F15  
Defeat: ON/OFF  
Change the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A  
wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above  
and below the center frequency. A narrower setting will  
boost only frequencies near the center frequency.  
Volume: 0 ~ 35  
Setting the Bass Level  
If MODE is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS,  
TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER mode, the  
unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
3
-3*Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass  
level (–7~+10).  
1
* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.  
You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained in each mode.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS  
4
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults.  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
If no operation is performed within 60 seconds, the bass control  
setting will be turned off automatically.  
The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The bass  
frequency and bass bandwidth settings adjusted for one source are  
effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, Bass Level is still adjustable if an  
audio processor with the Bass function is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
While in the bass adjusting mode, TREBLE CONTROL adjusting  
mode can be recalled by pressing  
or  
.
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing MODE. Refer to  
"Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader  
(Between Front and Rear)/Defeat" (page 13).  
13-EN  
Setting the Treble Control  
Setting the BBE Mode  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
BBE makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music  
source. The Radio (except AM), CD, MP3 and iPod, will be able to  
reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.  
1
Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode, then  
press MODE.  
1
2
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to  
which you want to apply BBE.  
BBE  
BASS ENGINE  
SETUP  
RETURN (OFF)  
BBE  
Press MENU to select BBE mode, then press  
MODE.  
2
Press  
or  
to select the TREBLE (Treble  
Center Frequency) control mode.  
BBE  
BASS ENGINE  
SETUP  
RETURN (OFF)  
BBE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
3
Press  
to set the BBE mode ON.  
Setting the Treble Center Frequency  
BBE OFF  
*
BBE ON  
(Mode 1 to 3, Non Effect)  
3-1 Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired treble  
center frequency.  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred  
BBE Mode (1 to 3) or Non Effect.  
10.0kHz  
12.5kHz  
15.0kHz  
7.5kHz  
10.0kHz  
Emphasize the displayed treble frequency ranges.  
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Setting the Treble Level  
3
-2*Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
treble level (–7~+7).  
* To cancel BBE mode for all music sources, press  
to select BBE  
OFF in step 3.  
You can emphasize the treble level.  
Each music source, such as FM radio, CD (included MP3/WMA) can  
have its own BBE setting.  
4
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
There is no BBE mode for AM radio.  
When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot  
be made.  
If no operation is performed in 60 seconds, the unit returns to normal  
mode.  
If no operation is performed within 60 seconds, the treble control  
setting will be turned off automatically.  
The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble  
frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other  
sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, Treble Level is still adjustable if  
an audio processor with the Treble function is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
While in the treble adjusting mode, BASS CONTROL adjusting mode  
can be recalled by pressing  
or  
.
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing MODE. Refer to  
"Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader  
(Between Front and Rear)/Defeat" (page 13).  
14-EN  
*3 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., song name, artist name,  
and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
Other Functions  
4
* When an HD radio signal is received, text information such as  
“Radio Station”, “Artist”, etc., is displayed.  
1
5
4
~
*
* If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
* RADIO STATION NAME can be switched between “Long” and  
“Short” in “HD Radio Station Call Setting” (page 18).  
Displayed in 1 line when “Short” is set, displayed in 2 lines when  
“Long” is set.  
6
* When the Scroll setting (page 18) is set to “Auto,” the display cannot  
be switched by pressing TITLE. The display contents switch  
alternately.  
TITLE  
About the indication display  
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according  
to the mode.  
Displaying the Text  
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.  
Indicator/  
Mode  
MP3/WMA  
Mode  
SAT RADIO/HD  
RADIO Mode  
CD Mode  
iPod Mode  
Folder Name  
being  
displyed  
Press TITLE.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
Song Name  
being  
displayed  
Song Name  
being  
displayed  
Song Name  
being  
displayed  
The display in Radio mode:  
Frequency  
Station Call Letter*4/*5  
Frequency  
(Blank)  
Artist Name  
being  
displayed  
Artist Name  
being  
displayed  
Artist Name  
being  
displayed  
Calendar/Clock  
Station Call Letter*4/*5  
6
6
*
*
Album Name  
being  
displayed (HD  
Radio only)  
4
4
4
Artist Name  
Song Name  
*
*
Album Name  
Song Name  
*
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Album Name  
being  
displayed  
AlbumName  
being  
displayed  
4
*
File Name  
being  
displayed  
Frequency  
(Blank)  
Text (Disc  
Name) being  
displayed  
The display in CD mode:  
1
1
Text (Track Name)  
*
Text (Disc Name)  
*
Text (Track  
Name) being  
displayed  
1
Track No./Elapsed Time  
Text (Track Name)  
*
1
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Text (Track Name)  
Calendar/Clock  
*
Auxiliary Data  
Field being  
displayed (XM  
Radio only)  
1
Text (Track Name)  
*
Channel NO./  
Channel Name  
being  
Track No./Elapsed Time  
displayed (XM/  
SIRIUS only)  
The display in MP3/WMA mode:  
2
2
File Name  
*
Folder Name  
*
Category  
2
Folder No./File No./Elapsed Time  
File Name  
*
Name being  
displayed (XM/  
SIRIUS only)  
6
6
*
3
3
*
Album Name  
*
Artist Name  
*
3
3
*
Song Name  
*
Song Name  
ID NO.  
(XM Radio  
only)  
3
Song Name  
*
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Calendar/Clock  
Composer  
Name being  
displayed  
(SIRIUS Radio  
only)  
2
3
*
File Name  
Song Name  
*
Folder No./File No./Elapsed Time  
Folder No./File No./Elapsed Time  
Station Call  
Letter being  
displayed (HD  
Radio only)  
1
* Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
* About Folder Name display, “ROOT” is displayed for the root folder  
2
which doesn’t have folder name.  
15-EN  
About “Text”  
Text:  
SETUP  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as  
“text.”  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from GENERAL Setting, TUNER  
Setting, etc., to select your desired setting.  
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 18) 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,etc.)  
SOURCE/POWER  
Rotary encoder  
BAND MENU  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when the desired text information  
cannot be displayed on this unit.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
TITLE  
MODE  
Displaying Time  
Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
A typical SETUP procedure is shown in steps 1 to 5 as  
follows. See below for further information about each  
SETUP menu.  
Each press changes the display.  
For details, see “Displaying the Text” (page 15).  
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.  
1
2
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode, then press  
MODE.  
BBE  
BASS ENGINE  
SETUP  
RETURN (OFF)  
BBE  
Press  
or  
to select the desired item, then  
press MODE.  
GENERAL  
TUNER  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
DEMO  
(e.g. Select AUDIO)  
3
Press  
or  
to select the desired SETUP  
menu, then press MODE.  
(e.g. Select Subwoofer)  
GENERAL:  
Birthday Set  
1
Clock Mode  
Clock  
Clock Adjust*  
Play Mode  
(AUX Name)  
Beep INT Mute  
AUX IN  
2
*
Digital AUX  
Power IC  
Station Call  
Subwoofer  
Birthday Set  
TUNER:  
(CH Select)*  
AUDIO:  
Subwoofer  
DISPLAY:  
3
3
3
(XM ADF)*  
(CH Select)*  
4
SUBW. System*  
Dimmer  
BGV Select  
Scroll Type  
Text Scroll  
Font Select  
Dimmer  
Opening MSG  
Calendar  
DEMO:  
Demo  
1
* Refer to “Setting the Time and Calendar” (page 7).  
2
* Displayed only when AUX is ON.  
3
* When SAT is connected.  
For the SAT Radio Setting, refer to “SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)”  
(page 19).  
* Displayed only when Subwoofer is ON.  
4
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.  
(e.g. Select Subwoofer ON or Subwoofer OFF.)  
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
16-EN  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX IN ON / AUX IN OFF (Initial setting)  
General Setting  
GENERAL is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/RCA  
Interface cable (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) to  
this component.  
You can change the AUX name display when AUX IN is set to ON.  
Press MODE when AUX IN is set to ON, and select the AUX Name  
Birthday Opening Message Setting (Birthday Set)  
mm/dd  
By inputting your birthday details, a message can be displayed on that  
day. Turn the Rotary encoder to set “mm” (Month), then press  
MODE. Turn the Rotary encoder again to set “dd” (Date), then press  
MODE again.  
mode by pressing  
or  
, then press MODE.  
After that, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired AUX name.  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX names.  
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.  
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode)  
AM (Before noon) 12:00 (12-hour) (Initial setting) /  
00:00 (24-hour)  
Setting the External Digital Input  
Digital AUX ON / Digital AUX OFF (Initial setting)  
You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on  
your preference.  
When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXA-H701)  
and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET are connected,  
set Digital AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound.  
Turning the Clock Display ON/OFF  
Clock ON (Initial Setting) / Clock OFF  
When ON is set, the time always appears in the lower left of the display.  
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.  
Playing MP3/WMA Data (Play Mode)  
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA&MP3/WMA  
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 a single  
session only, containing the CD data. When a disc contains both CD or  
the MP3/WMA data, playback starts from the CD data portion of the  
disc.  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
Power IC ON (Initial setting) / Power IC OFF  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved  
by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
Power IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre-  
amplifier of the unit are used to drive an  
CD-DA :  
Only the CD data in Session 1 can be  
played back.  
external amplifier connected to the speakers. In  
this setting, the head unit's internal amplifier  
has no output to drive speakers.  
CDDA&MP3/WMA :Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks on a  
mixed mode, multi-session disc can be played  
back.  
Front  
left  
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.)  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF  
Rear  
left  
Amplifier  
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending  
upon the button pressed.  
Rear  
right  
Power IC ON :  
The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT Mute)  
INT Mute ON (Initial setting) / INT Mute OFF  
Speakers  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
17-EN  
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll)  
Text Scroll Auto / Text Scroll Manual (Initial setting)  
Tuner Setting  
TUNER is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-  
TEXT discs, as well as text information of MP3/WMA files, folder  
names, tags, HD Radio and SAT Radio.  
HD Radio Station Call Setting  
Station Call Short (Initial setting) / Station Call Long  
Text Scroll Auto :  
Text information of CD, folder and file  
names, HD Radio and SAT Radio are  
scrolled automatically. Also, tag information,  
etc., is automatically exchanged without  
pressing TITLE in the tag information  
display mode, etc.  
In the HD radio mode, the number of display characters for the HD  
radio station name can be selected.  
Short :  
7 characters (FM)  
4 characters (AM)  
Long :  
56 characters  
Text Scroll Manual : The display is scrolled when a disc is  
loaded or when a track is changed, etc.  
Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds  
to scroll once.  
Audio Setting  
AUDIO is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
In parts of the display, scrolling may not occur, or scroll content may  
differ.  
Subwoofer On and Off  
Subwoofer ON (Initial setting) / Subwoofer OFF  
Switching the Character Font  
Font Select TYPE 1 (Initial setting) / Font Select TYPE 2  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output level.  
Two types of font can be selected.  
You can select the font type you like.  
1 In the normal mode, press MODE repeatedly to select the  
SUBWOOFER mode.  
Switching the Animation Display Type (BGV Select)  
BGV Select OFF (initial setting) / BGV Select TYPE 1 / TYPE 2 /  
TYPE 3 / TYPE 4  
BASS  
TREBLE  
DEFEAT  
SUBWOOFER  
VOLUME  
BALANCE  
BASS  
FADER  
2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.  
You can select your favorite animation display for background from 4  
types.  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
SUBW.System 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW.System 2  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting  
Opening MSG ON / Opening MSG OFF (Initial setting)  
Select either SUBW.System 1 or SUBW.System 2 for the desired  
subwoofer effect.  
This unit includes a special message feature with various patterns,  
which when enabled displays opening messages for certain occasions.  
For example, when you turn this unit on December 25th (according to  
the unit's date setting), a Christmas greeting is displayed if the Opening  
Message is set to ON.  
SUBW.System 1 : Subwoofer level changes according the  
main volume setting.  
SUBW.System 2 : Subwoofer level change is different from the  
main volume setting. For example, even at  
low volume settings, the subwoofer is still  
audible.  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (Calendar)  
dd/mm/yyyy (Initial setting) / yyyy/mm/dd / mm/dd/yyyy  
Display Setting  
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the time  
is displayed.  
DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Dimmer Control  
Dimmer Auto (Initial setting) / Dimmer Manual  
yyyy :  
mm :  
dd :  
shows the year  
shows the month  
shows the day  
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.  
ex. dd/mm/yyyy  
25/12/2006  
Demo Setting  
Scroll Type Setting  
DEMO is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Scroll Type 1 / Scroll Type 2 (Initial setting)  
Demonstration  
Demo ON / Demo OFF (Initial setting)  
Two types of scroll can be selected.  
You can select the scroll type you like.  
This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display.  
Scroll Type 1 :  
The characters scroll sequentially,  
appearing from the right side of the display.  
To quit Demo mode, set to Demo OFF.  
Scroll Type 2 :  
The characters are displayed one by one,  
and disappear one by one from the left side  
of the display after the screen is filled up  
with the characters.  
18-EN  
When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190, etc.), an SAT  
Radio Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of  
the remote control.  
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.  
Rotary  
SOURCE/  
encoder POWER  
/
BAND MENU  
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.  
MODE  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
TITLE  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9857 in the following way.  
XM:  
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.  
1
While receiving a SAT Radio band, press  
to select channel “0” for XM.  
The unit alternately displays channel No. “0” for 4 seconds,  
then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
While displaying “RADIO ID” as shown above,  
Demonstration (page 18) become nonfunctional.  
or  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (Optional)  
2
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than “0.”  
SIRIUS:  
About SAT Radio  
1
2
While receving a SAT Radio band, press  
to select channel “255” for SIRIUS.  
or  
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  
Press TITLE until the ID No. appears in the display.  
*
ID No.  
ID No.  
Category Name  
Channel No./Channel Name  
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.  
*
Composer Name  
ID No.  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Calendar/Clock  
* XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
* SIRIUS and its corresponding logos are trademarks of SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio Inc.  
Category Name  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Channel No./Channel Name  
The SAT Receiver controls on the CDA-9857 are operative only when  
a SAT Receiver is connected.  
3
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than “255”.  
1
2
Press SOURCE/POWER to select SAT Radio mode.  
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.  
Press BAND to select between one of the three SAT  
Radio Preset Bands.  
Each press changes the band:  
* When the Scroll setting (page 18) is set to “Auto”, the display cannot  
be switched by pressing TITLE. The display contents switch  
alternately.  
XM mode:  
XM1  
XM 2  
XM 3  
XM1  
SIRIUS mode:  
SIRIUS 1  
Press  
Press  
SIRIUS 2  
SIRIUS 3  
SIRIUS 1  
3
4
or  
to select desired category.  
or  
to select the desired channel.  
Holding down  
or  
will change channels  
continuously.  
19-EN  
Setting the Tuning Method  
Category/Channel Search Function  
You can set the tuning method. You can select the received stations in  
channel No. order or in channel name order (alphabetic order).  
You can search for programs by Category or Channel No.  
1
2
Press  
in the XM or SIRIUS mode.  
To customers using the SIRIUS Tuner Box:  
For details about functions, refer to the SIRIUS Tuner Box Owner's  
Manual.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Category Search  
mode or Channel Search mode, then press  
.
1
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode, then press  
MODE.  
Category Search mode:  
BBE  
BASS ENGINE  
SETUP  
RETURN (OFF)  
BBE  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Category, then press  
.
2
Press  
or  
to select the TUNER mode, then  
press MODE.  
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel Name, then press MODE.  
GENERAL  
TUNER  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
DEMO  
Search items vary depending on the setting in “Setting the Tuning  
Method” (page 20).  
3
4
Press  
MODE.  
or  
to select “CH Select,then press  
When “Channel No.” is selected: Channel Name is searched in  
numerical order.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to set the tuning method.  
When “Alphabet” is selected:  
Channel Name is searched in  
alphabetical order.  
Channel No.:  
Alphabet:  
Set in order of channel No.  
Set in alphabetic order.  
While in Category Search mode, press FUNC. to return to the  
selecting search mode.  
The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold for at least 2 seconds,  
or no operation is performed for 10 seconds in Category Search mode.  
5
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Channel Search mode:  
When the setting is completed, switch the channel DOWN/UP by  
pressing the  
or  
.
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel Name, then press MODE.  
Search items vary depending on the setting in “Setting the Tuning  
Method” (page 20).  
Storing Channel Presets  
When “Channel No.” is selected: Channel Name is searched in  
numerical order.  
1
2
Press BAND to select the desired band you want to  
store.  
When “Alphabet” is selected:  
Channel Name is searched in  
alphabetical order.  
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold,  
for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset  
buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store  
the channel.  
While in Channel Search mode, press or to select another Category.  
While in Channel Search mode, press FUNC. to return to the  
selecting search mode.  
The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold for at Least 2 seconds,  
or no operation is performed for 10 seconds in Channel Search mode.  
The selected station is stored.  
3
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other channels  
onto the same band.  
Quick Search Function  
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.  
You can search for all Channels.  
1
2
Press and hold  
SIRIUS mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds in XM or  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel within 10 seconds.  
The selected Channel is received.  
Receiving Stored Channels  
1
2
Press BAND to select the desired band.  
Press the channel preset button that has your  
desired satellite channel in memory.  
20-EN  
Receiving Weather or Traffic information  
from SAT Radio  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or off.  
There is no ADF function for the SIRIUS receiver.  
1
2
Select the SAT Radio Channel for your local traffic/  
weather information.  
1
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode, then press  
MODE.  
Press and hold  
SAT mode.  
/
for at least 2 seconds in the  
BBE  
BASS ENGINE  
SETUP  
RETURN (OFF)  
BBE  
2
Press  
or  
to select the TUNER mode, then  
The received weather or traffic channel is stored.  
press MODE.  
GENERAL  
TUNER  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
DEMO  
3
4
Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds.  
The stored Weather or Traffic channel will be recalled.  
3
4
Select “XM ADF” by pressing  
press MODE.  
or  
, then  
Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds.  
Returns to normal mode.  
Select ON/OFF by turning the Rotary encoder.  
When setting to ON, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by  
pressing TITLE. (Refer to the “Changing the Display”  
section page 21.)  
Stored channels can also be recalled by pressing and holding BAND  
for at least 2 seconds, except when in XM or SIRIUS mode.  
Channel other than Weather or Traffic can also be stored and recalled.  
5
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
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.  
In XM or SIRIUS mode, press TITLE.  
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown below.  
XM mode:  
Artist Name  
Song Name  
Category Name  
Channel No./Channel Name  
1
*
Auxiliary Data Field  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Calendar/Clock  
Auxiliary Data Field  
Category Name  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Channel No./Channel Name  
SIRIUS mode:  
2
*
Artist Name  
Song Name  
Category Name  
Channel No./Channel Name  
2
*
Composer Name  
Song Name  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Calendar/Clock  
Category Name  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
Channel No./Channel Name  
1
* When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see  
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” on page 21).  
Displayed in 1 line when text amount is small.  
2
* When the Scroll setting (page 18) is set to  
Auto  
, the display cannot  
be switched by pressing TITLE. The display contents switch  
alternately.  
When the “Scroll Setting” (page 18) 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 No.and “Calendar/Clock” displays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one shown above.  
21-EN  
Searching for a desired Song  
iPod™ (Optional)  
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs  
organized in playlists, the CDA-9857 can use these to ease song  
searches.  
Rotary encoder  
SOURCE/POWER  
/
4
5
6
Searching by Playlist  
1
2
Press  
to activate the search selection mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Playlist  
search mode, then press  
Playlist Artist Album  
.
MODE  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
FUNC.  
TITLE  
Song  
Playlist  
3
*1 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Playlist.  
An iPod™ can be connected to the CDA-9857 by using the proprietary  
ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i). When the  
CDA-9857 is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod™  
are not functional.  
4
Press  
/
.
The selected Playlist is played back.  
About iPods™ usable with this unit  
To search for a song in the selected playlist  
The unit can be used with third generation and above iPod™, iPod™  
photo, iPod™ minis or iPod™ nano. iPod™ Shuffle cannot be used,  
however.  
1
1 After selecting the playlist in step 3* , press  
to change  
to the song search mode of the selected playlist.  
2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press  
MODE.  
The selected song is played back.  
Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock connector  
cannot be connected to the unit.  
The unit can be used with the following iPod versions. Correct  
function of earlier versions cannot be guranteed.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
for at least 2  
Third generation iPod: Ver. 2.3  
Forth generation iPod: Ver. 3.0.2  
iPod photo: Ver. 1.1  
iPod mini: Ver. 1.3  
iPod nano: Ver. 1.0  
seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is canceled.  
In the search mode, pressing FUNC. will return to the previous  
mode.  
All songs in the iPod are played back by selecting the stored “iPod  
1
name” in step 3* .  
The unit cannot be used with the software versions earlier than  
“2005-02-22.For details about “iPod Software Update,refer to  
the iPod Instruction Manual.  
Playlist search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
“NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected  
playlist in the Playlist search mode.  
Playback  
Searching by artist name  
1
2
Press  
to activate the search selection mode.  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the iPod  
mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Artist search  
mode, then press  
Playlist Artist  
1
2
TUNER  
CHANGER*  
XM/SIRIUS*  
DISC  
iPod*  
.
3
TUNER  
1
Album  
Song  
Playlist  
* Only when XM Radio or Sirius Radio is connected.  
2
* Only when the iPod is connected.  
2
*
3
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Artist.  
* Only when the CD changer is connected.  
2
Press  
or  
to select the desired song.  
4
Press  
/
.
Return to the beginning of the current song:  
Press  
The selected Artist song is played back.  
.
To search for an album of the selected artist  
Fast backward:  
Press and hold  
.
2
1 After selecting the artist in step 3* , press  
to change  
Advance to the beginning of the next song:  
Press  
to the album search mode of the selected artist.  
.
*1  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an album.  
Fast forward:  
Press and hold  
3 Press the  
album.  
/
to play back all songs of the selected  
.
3
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing again will resume playback.  
/
If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the  
CDA-9857, it will continue playing after the connection.  
22-EN  
To search for a song of the selected album  
4
Press MODE.  
The selected song is played back.  
1
1 After selecting the album in step 2* , press  
to change  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is canceled.  
In the search mode, pressing FUNC. will return to the previous mode.  
Song name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
for at least 2  
to the song search mode of the selected album.  
2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press  
MODE.  
The selected song is played back.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
for at least 2  
seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is canceled.  
In the search mode, pressing FUNC. will return to the previous  
Direct Search Function  
mode.  
The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album,  
song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song mode, you  
can quickly target any song.  
2
If you choose ALL in step 3* , and you press  
iPod are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press , the  
Album search mode for all artists is activated.  
If you choose ALL in step 2* , and you press  
selected artist are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press  
the Song search mode for the selected artist is activated.  
Artist name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
/
, all songs in  
1
/
, all songs of the  
1
In the search mode, press any one of the buttons 1  
through 6 to quickly jump skip over a designated  
percent of your song content.  
,
Song search example:  
If there are 100 songs in your iPod, they are divided into 6  
groups using percentages (shown below). These groups  
are assiged to buttons 1 through 6 on the unit.  
Searching by album name  
1
2
Press  
to activate the search selection mode.  
Example 1:  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located at  
around the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to  
jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder to find  
the song you desire.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Album  
search mode, then press  
.
Playlist  
Artist  
Album  
Song  
Playlist  
Example 2:  
3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Album.  
*
3
Suppose the song you are searching for is located near  
the end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to  
the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder to find song  
you desire.  
4
Press  
/
.
The selected Album is played back.  
All 100 songs (100%)  
To search for a song of the selected album  
0%  
1
17%  
33%  
50%  
67%  
83%  
6
Preset  
buttons  
3
1 After selecting the album in step 3* , press  
to change  
2
3
4
5
to the song search mode of the selected album.  
First  
17th  
33rd  
50th  
67th  
83rd  
Songs  
2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press  
MODE.  
song song song song song song  
The selected song is played back.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is canceled.  
for at least 2  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album  
Playlist/Artist/Album can be easily changed.  
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album  
can be changed.  
In the search mode, pressing FUNC. will return to the previous  
mode.  
3
If you choose ALL in step 3* , and you press  
/
, all songs in the  
iPod will be played back. If you choose ALL, and you press , the  
Song search mode for all albums is activated.  
Album name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
1
Press  
Album.  
or  
to select the desired Playlist/Artist/  
If search selection mode is not activated, only Song is searched, this  
operation is not possible.  
If an album is selected from an artist search, the album can be  
searched.  
Searching by song name  
1
2
Press  
to activate the search selection mode.  
During shuffle (M.I.X.) playback, this operation is not possible.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Song search  
mode, then press  
.
Playlist  
Artist  
Album  
Song  
Playlist  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Song.  
23-EN  
Quick Search  
Repeat Play  
You can search for songs.  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.  
Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back.  
1
Press and hold  
Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to activate  
1
Press  
4.  
The file will be played repeatedly.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song.  
The selected song is played back immediately.  
RPT  
(Repeat One)  
(off)  
RPT  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
for at least 2  
seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is canceled.  
If many songs are in iPod, it takes time to search for songs.  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing  
or  
.
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the  
CDA-9857.  
Displaying the Text  
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.  
Shuffle Albums:  
Album shuffle playback plays back all songs in order, then  
randomly selects the next album. All songs of that album are  
played back in order, and so on. Any one album is played just  
once.  
Press TITLE.  
Each press changes the display.  
3
3
1
1
1
*
*
Song Name  
*
Artist Name  
Song Name  
*
Album Name  
*
2
1
1
Track No./All Songs No.  
*
/Elapsed Time  
*
Song Name  
*
Shuffle Songs:  
Song shuffle randomly plays back certain selected songs. Any  
one song plays back just once until all songs have been played  
back.  
1
1
Song Name  
*
Song Name  
*
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
2
Calendar/Clock  
Track No./All Songs No.  
*
/Elapsed Time  
1
Press 5  
.
1
* TAG information  
The songs will be played back in random sequence.  
If the Scroll setting (page 18) is set to “Auto,” the tag information  
will scroll automatically.  
M.I.X.  
M.I.X.  
(off)  
M.I.X.  
(ShuffleAlbums)  
(Shuffle Songs)  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
* The numbers of all songs displayed vary depending on the songs  
2
selected by the search.  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
3
* When the Scroll setting (page 18) is set to "Auto", the display cannot  
be switched by pressing TITLE. The display contents switch  
alternately.  
For details of the search mode, refer to “Searching for a desired  
Song” (page 22).  
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.  
When the Scroll Setting (page 18) is set to “Manual”  
press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag  
information only once.  
Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.  
If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many  
characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the  
adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended.  
The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128  
(128 byte).  
Shuffle ALL:  
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod randomly. Any one song does  
not play back again until all songs have been played back.  
1
Press 6.  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not  
compatible with the CDA-9857.  
The songs will be played back in random sequence.  
M.I.X.  
(off)  
M.I.X.  
(Shuffle ALL)  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
If Shuffle ALL is selected, the selected ones which are being played  
back in the search mode are canceled.  
24-EN  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional)  
Changer  
(Optional)  
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play  
CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.  
SOURCE/POWER  
BAND  
1
2
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3  
Changer mode.  
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1  
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs  
loaded in the CD Changer.  
3
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing again will resume playback.  
/
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.  
For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to  
“CD/MP3/WMA” pages 9 to 12.  
FUNC.  
Select buttons  
(1 through 6)  
/
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
Multi-Changer Selection (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.  
Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When  
operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer  
Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you can  
connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2 Switching devices, you can  
connect up to 6 CD Changers. When using KCA-410C (Versatile Link  
Terminal), you can connect two changers and two external outputs  
(AUX).  
See “Multi-Changer Selection” on page 25 for selecting the CD  
Changers.  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate the  
CD Changer mode.  
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control  
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.  
(RUE-4202) to activate the CD Changer mode.  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER  
mode.  
SOURCE  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND to switch the Disc mode in the Changer mode.  
BAND  
2
Press FUNC. to activate Disc Select mode.  
2
3
Press BAND on this unit or the RUE-4202 to activate  
the CD Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for a few  
seconds.  
Disc Select Mode  
Disc Select Mode *  
(Disc No.1~6)  
(Disc No.7~12)  
Disc Select Mode  
(Disc No.1~6)  
Press BAND until the desired CD Changer indicator  
appears on the display.  
RPT/M.I.X. Mode  
Alternatively press BAND on the Remote Control until the  
desired changer indicator appears on the display.  
3
Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD/  
MP3 playback starts.  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show  
“NO CHANGER (No.)”.  
To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA” (pages 9 to  
12).  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 17.  
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.  
* When a 12-disc CD changer is connected.  
25-EN  
Band Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press this button and the band will change.  
Remote Control  
Changer mode: To switch the changer.  
UP Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button  
CD/iPod mode: Press this button to advance to the  
beginning of the next track.  
Button  
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in descending  
order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as  
shown below.  
...  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: 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.  
Source Button  
Press this button to select the audio source.  
iPod mode: Switches Playlist/Artist/Album.  
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Mute Button  
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press the  
button  
Press this button again to cancel.  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the  
button  
Button  
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending  
order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as  
shown below.  
...  
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.  
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.  
iPod mode: Switches Playlist/Artist/Album.  
DN Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD/iPod mode: Press this button to go back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
/
Button  
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause  
modes for CD.  
Audio Processor Button  
Press the button to call the external audio processor mode  
1
when the external audio processor is connected.*  
1
* For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's  
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.  
Power Button  
Press this button to turn the power on/off.  
26-EN  
Battery Replacement  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.  
1
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the  
direction of the arrow.  
2
3
Replacing the battery  
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.  
Closing the cover  
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.  
Controllable With Remote Control  
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control  
sensor.  
Remote control sensor  
Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box  
This unit may be controlled from the vehicle’s audio controls.  
An optional Alpine Remote Control Interface Box must be  
used. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  
27-EN  
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.  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit  
can cause damage to the mechanism.  
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If  
the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the  
following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the  
unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly  
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
CD 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.  
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 (Red) and battery lead (Yellow)  
connections.  
- Check power lead and battery lead connections.  
Blown fuse.  
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if  
necessary.  
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
Mechanical error  
etc.  
- Press . After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the  
problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen or other pointed  
article.  
Radio  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
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.  
MP3/WMA  
MP3 or WMA is not played back.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
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” (pages 11-12), then rewrite in  
the format supported by this device.  
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.  
Audio  
The sound is not output from the speakers.  
Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.  
- Power IC is switched to “ON” (page 17).  
Broadcast is noisy.  
Indication for CD Player  
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.  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
CD  
CD Player/Changer not functioning.  
Out of operating temperature range +50°C (+120°F) for CD.  
- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
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:  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1  
hour).  
Press the  
button again for at least 2 seconds.  
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
28-EN  
Mechanism error.  
1) Press the button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the  
button again.  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
Indication for SAT Receiver Mode  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the  
button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
When “Error” is displayed:  
If that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET  
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.  
switch (refer to page 7) and press  
again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1  
should function normally.  
The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.  
(XM mode)  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Indication for CD Changer  
XM or SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
(XM mode)  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
-
Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and  
pull out the magazine.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not eject,  
consult your Alpine dealer.  
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.  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
- 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.  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
29-EN  
Indication for iPod Mode  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
87.7-107.9 MHz  
The iPod is not connected.  
- Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to  
“Connections”).  
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.  
The iPod’s battery remains low.  
- Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery.  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)  
80 dB  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
Capture Ratio  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
530-1,710 kHz  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
There are no songs in the iPod.  
- Download songs to the iPod and connect to CDA-9857.  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
5-20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
Communication error  
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to 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  
795 nm  
CLASS I  
Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with  
this unit.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
- Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this  
unit.  
Battery Type  
Width  
AAA batteries (2 pcs.)  
42 mm (1-21/32")  
121 mm (4-25/32")  
23 mm (29/32")  
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  
2 V/10 k ohms  
Bass  
+20/-14 dB at 100 Hz  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)  
Treble  
Weight  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
160 mm (6-1/4")  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
170 mm (6-11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
24 mm (15/16")  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
30-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 and 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  
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.  
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR  
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to  
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.  
electrical shorts.  
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.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR  
DUST.  
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.  
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 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.  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-9857. 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-9857 to the fuse box, make sure  
the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-9857 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.  
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.  
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.  
The CDA-9857 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to  
other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may  
need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your  
authorized Alpine dealer for assistance.  
DO NOT 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.  
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.  
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 or the  
engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
31-EN  
Screw  
Installation  
Hex Nut (M5)  
2
Caution  
2
*
Bolt Stud  
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.  
Metal  
Air ventilation hole  
Mounting  
Strap  
1
*
this unit  
Ground Lead  
Chassis  
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting  
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the  
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*1) already  
attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
Accessory List  
Head unit .............................................................................1  
Power cable.........................................................................1  
Mounting sleeve ..................................................................1  
Carrying case......................................................................1  
Bracket key..........................................................................2  
Screw (M5x8).......................................................................4  
Owner’s Manual.............................................................1 set  
Remote Control....................................................................1  
Battery (AAA size) ...............................................................2  
2
For the screw marked “* ”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen  
mounting location.  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or  
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming  
from the left rear of the CDA-9857. Connect all other  
leads of the CDA-9857 according to details  
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal  
plane, back to front.  
described in the CONNECTlONS section.  
3
Slide the CDA-9857 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.  
Less than 35°  
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
1
Dashboard  
this unit  
Remove the Detachable Front Panel (refer to  
page 6). Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see  
“Removal” on page 33).  
32-EN  
Removal  
1. Remove the detachable front panel.  
2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides  
on either side. The unit can now be removed from the  
mounting sleeve.  
This unit  
Bracket keys  
(Included)  
3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
Face Plate  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
this unit  
Ground Lead  
3
*
Mounting Bracket  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a  
screw (* ) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
3
33-EN  
Connections  
To iPod  
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
REMOTE TURN-ON  
AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
ILLUMINATION  
To power antenna  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To vehicle phone  
Pink/Black  
Orange  
To the instrument cluster illumination  
lead  
Red  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Ignition Key  
Yellow  
Black  
GND  
Battery  
Gray  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front right  
Gray/Black  
Violet/Black  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear right  
Rear left  
Violet  
Green  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Ai-NET  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
1
EQ/DIV NORM  
*
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front left  
White  
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.  
34-EN  
Antenna Receptacle  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (-) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (-) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Fuse Holder (10A)  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
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.  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of another  
device (CD Changer, Equalizer, HD Radio™ TUNER  
MODULE, etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.  
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
Interface adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i) is not recommended for use  
with this product.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/  
RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
the CDA-9857 to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are  
turned on.  
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector  
To steering Remote control interface box.  
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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.  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
Ground Lead (Black)  
iPod Direct Connector  
iPod control signals.  
Connect this to an iPod, using the (also separately sold)  
FULL SPEED™ connection cable (KCE-422i).  
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.  
Power Supply Connector  
FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable KCE-422i (sold  
separately)  
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)  
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.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch  
position.  
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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