Alpine CDA 9883E User Manual

R
EN  
CT  
MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver  
CDA-9883E  
• OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
使用手冊  
請在使用本設備之前先閱讀使用手冊。  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
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  
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  
YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.  
Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68-08564Z12-A  
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iPod (Optional)  
Playback .......................................................... 19  
Searching for a desired Song .......................... 19  
Quick Search ................................................... 20  
Direct Search Function ................................... 20  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Genre/  
Composer .................................................... 20  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ...................... 20  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 21  
Displaying the Text ......................................... 21  
Changer (Optional)  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 21  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 22  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 22  
Remote Control  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 22  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 23  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 24  
Specifications .................................................. 26  
Installation and Connections  
Warning .................................................. 27  
Caution ................................................... 27  
Precautions ............................................ 27  
Installation ...................................................... 28  
Connections .................................................... 30  
2-EN  
Operating Instructions  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN  
INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.  
WARNING  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury  
or death.  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in injury or  
material property damage.  
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.  
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 Centre for repairing.  
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 NOISES WHILE DRIVING.  
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency  
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be  
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD  
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING  
DAMAGE.  
PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
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 ballpoint 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 centre 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 centre hole  
and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or  
irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To  
remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge  
of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert  
the disc again.  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting  
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of  
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using  
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard  
specifications and may create operational problems. We  
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine  
CD players.  
Centre Hole  
Centre Hole  
New Disc  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Bumps  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use  
any special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.  
Installation Location  
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
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-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritables)  
which have been recorded only on audio devices. You can also play  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC formatted audio files.  
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/AAC 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, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”  
“Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-  
commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any  
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-  
generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable  
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,  
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content  
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand  
applications. An independent license for such use is required.  
For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com”  
5-EN  
3
Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left  
and then pull to remove.  
,
Getting Started  
/
/ENT  
Rotary encoder  
(OPEN)  
SOURCE/  
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.  
/RTN  
FUNC./SETUP  
Do not leave the front panel open, or drive the car with the panel  
open as it may result in an accident or malfunction.  
Accessory List  
Attaching  
Head unit ............................................................................1  
Power cable........................................................................1  
Mounting sleeve.................................................................1  
Carrying case.....................................................................1  
Bracket key.........................................................................2  
Screw (M5 x 8)....................................................................4  
Remote Control..................................................................1  
Battery (AAA size) .............................................................2  
Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set  
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.  
Turning Power On and Off  
Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unit.  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except  
(OPEN) and TITLE.  
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.  
Press and hold SOURCE/ 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  
Detaching  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press  
(OPEN) to open the front panel.  
To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as  
shown in the figure below.  
6-EN  
6
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds  
to return to normal mode.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Pressing  
/RTN returns to the previous SETUP mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is cancelled.  
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
time, after changing the car battery, etc.  
announcement, press and hold  
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.  
/
/ENT for at least 2 seconds  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press  
(OPEN) to open the front panel, and then  
remove it.  
3
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed  
object.  
RESET switch  
Adjusting Volume  
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 /RTN to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
Pressing /RTN again will bring the audio back to its  
previous level.  
Setting Time  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds  
to activate the SETUP selection mode  
.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select CLOCK ADJUST,  
and then press ENT  
/
/
.
3
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to set hour.  
Press /ENT.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to set hour and minute.  
/
7-EN  
Presetting Stations Manually  
Radio  
1
2
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
/
/ENT/TUNE/A.ME  
Rotary encoder  
BAND  
SOURCE/  
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; F1, F2 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.  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
/ESC  
Presetting Stations Automatically  
Listening to Radio  
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band  
is displayed.  
1
2
Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.  
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 preset buttons 1 to 6  
in order of signal strength.  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band  
is displayed.  
F1  
F2  
AM  
F1  
3
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner  
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.  
DX SEEK (Distance mode)  
SEEK (Local mode)  
OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK (Distance mode)  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is  
displayed.  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Press any one of the station preset buttons  
(1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
memory.  
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency  
of the station selected.  
4
Press  
Holding down  
continuously.  
or  
to tune in the desired station.  
or will change the frequency  
Frequency Search Function  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
1
2
Press and hold  
Radio mode to activate Frequency search mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
frequency.  
3
Press  
/
/ENT to receive the selected frequency.  
Press and hold  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode will be cancelled if no operation is  
performed for 10 seconds.  
8-EN  
5
To pause playback, press  
/
/ENT.  
Pressing  
/
/ENT again will resume playback.  
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC  
6
After pressing  
press  
(OPEN) to open the front panel,  
to eject the disc.  
SOURCE/  
/
/ENT  
(OPEN)  
Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than  
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.  
If the CD does not eject, press and hold  
for at least 2 seconds.  
The “DISC IN” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.  
The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data,  
WMA data and AAC data.  
“MP3” is display during MP3 playback.  
“WMA” is displayed during WMA playback.  
“AAC” is displayed during AAC playback.  
WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from  
iTunes Music Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright  
protection) cannot be played back on this unit.  
The track display for MP3/WMA/AAC data playback is the file  
numbers recorded on the disc.  
/RTN  
Rotary encoder  
4 5  
TITLE  
FUNC./ SETUP  
/ESC  
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
Playback  
MP3/WMA/AAC Play Display  
The folder number and file number will be displayed as  
described below.  
1
2
Press  
The front panel will open.  
(OPEN).  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
101 103  
Folder number File number  
display  
display  
Close the front panel manually and “DISC IN” indicator  
lights up.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to  
switch to the DISC mode.  
Press TITLE to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text”  
(page 15) for information about display switching.  
1
2
TUNER  
DISC  
iPod*  
CHANGER*  
TUNER  
Repeat Play  
1
* Only when the iPod is connected.  
2
* Only when the CD changer is connected.  
Press  
4
to play back repeatedly the track being played.  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
3
While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press  
select the desired folder.  
or  
to  
Press  
4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.  
Pressing and holding  
continuously.  
or  
will change folders  
CD mode :  
4
Press  
or  
to select the desired track (file).  
: Only a track is repeatedly played back.  
: A disc is repeatedly played back.  
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press  
.
Fast backward:  
Press and hold  
.
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):  
1
* When a CD changer is connected.  
Press  
.
Fast forward:  
If RPT 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.  
Press and hold  
.
9-EN  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :  
Searching from CD Text  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back.  
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.  
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played  
back.  
: A disc is repeatedly played back.  
1
2
Press  
/ESC during play.  
This will set the search mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
track, and then press  
This will play the selected track.  
2
/
/ENT.  
* When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.  
If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
After pressing FUNC./SETUP to select the function mode  
(RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.  
Press and hold  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed  
for 10 seconds.  
CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
File/Folder Name Search  
(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)  
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.  
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.  
Internal CD mode :  
1
2
Press  
/ESC to activate the search mode during  
MP3/WMA/AAC playback.  
: The tracks are played back in random  
sequence.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name  
Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then  
press  
/
/ENT.  
CD Changer mode :  
Folder Name Search mode  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder.  
Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds to  
: The tracks are played back in random  
sequence.  
/
play back the first file in the selected folder.  
: The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed  
for 10 seconds.  
To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode , press  
/
/ENT. Files in the folder may be searched.  
3
Press  
/RTN to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to  
* When a CD changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function is  
connected.  
select File Name Search mode.  
The root folder is displayed as “  
”.  
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  
Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
File Name Search mode  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :  
3
4
Press  
or  
to select another Folder.  
: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder.  
: 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.  
5
Press  
/
/ENT to play back the selected file.  
Press and hold  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed  
for 10 seconds.  
Press  
/RTN in the search mode to return to the previous mode.  
File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
After pressing FUNC./SETUP to select the function mode (RPT/  
M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.  
10-EN  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
Quick Search  
MP3  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
You can search for tracks (files).  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
1
Press and hold  
CD/Changer/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick  
Search mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the  
WMA  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz  
Bit rates:  
48 - 192 kbps  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track  
(file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
AAC  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
Bit rates:  
Press and hold  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
16 - 320 kbps  
cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed  
for 10 seconds.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling  
rates.  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
About MP3/WMA/AAC  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display  
the title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA  
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.  
CAUTION  
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/  
WMA/AAC data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it,  
whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright  
holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by  
international treaty.  
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending  
on the contents.  
What is MP3?  
Producing MP3/WMA/AAC discs  
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3”, is a  
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International  
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity  
institution of the IEC.  
MP3/WMA/AAC 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), and the maximum number of  
folders is 255.  
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 realises such high compression ratios  
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human  
ear or masked by other sounds.  
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations  
described above.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,  
and CD-RWs.  
Corresponding File Systems  
What is AAC?  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or  
Level 2.  
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding” and is a  
basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.  
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to  
remember.  
What is WMA?  
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root  
directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name is  
limited.  
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.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),  
numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files  
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC  
codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the  
user’s manual for that software.  
MP3/WMA/AAC files that are playable on this device have the  
file extensions:  
MP3: “mp3”  
WMA: “wma” (ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported)  
AAC: “m4a”  
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  
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.  
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm  
that the software being used conforms to the acceptable  
formats listed above . It’s possible that the format may be  
unplayable even though the extension is valid.  
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes version 7.0 or earlier is  
supported.  
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Order of files  
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes  
Terminology  
them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what  
is expected. Verify the writing order in the software’s  
documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as  
follows.  
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.  
Sampling rate  
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled  
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1  
kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second.  
The higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also  
the larger the volume of data.  
Root folder  
Encoding  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files  
into the specified audio compression format.  
Tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.  
Root folder  
The root folder (or root directory) is found at the top of the file  
system. The root folder contains all folders and files. It is created  
automatically for all burned discs.  
Folder  
MP3/WMA/AAC File  
* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is  
contained in the folder.  
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Setting the Bass Control  
Sound Setting  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD)  
BAND  
/ESC  
1
Press A.SEL to select the BASS (Bass Centre  
Frequency) control mode.  
SOURCE/  
BASS  
TREBLE  
HPF  
BASS  
Setting the Bass Centre Frequency  
2-1 Press BAND to select the desired bass centre  
frequency.  
80 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
60 Hz  
80 Hz  
A. SEL  
Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.  
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between  
Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front  
and Rear)/Defeat  
Setting the Bass Bandwidth  
2-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass  
bandwidth.  
1
2
3
4
1
Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to  
choose the desired mode.  
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A  
wider setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above  
and below the centre frequency. A narrower setting will  
boost only frequencies near the centre frequency.  
1
SUBWOOFER*  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
FADER  
DEFEAT  
VOLUME  
SUBWOOFER  
Subwoofer: 0 ~ +15  
Bass level: –7 ~ +7  
Treble level: –7 ~ +7  
Balance: L15 ~ R15  
Fader: R15 ~ F15  
Defeat: ON/OFF  
Setting the Bass Level  
2-3*Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Volume: 0 ~ 35  
bass level (–7~+7).  
You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.  
If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the  
SUBWOOFER, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER or DEFEAT  
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
1
* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.  
If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode 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.).  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder (AUDIO) until the desired  
sound is obtained in each mode.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS  
and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults.  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
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.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder  
(AUDIO). Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left  
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” (page 13).  
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Setting the Treble Control  
Adjusting the High Pass Filter  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own  
tonal preference.  
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal  
taste.  
1
Press A.SEL to select the TREBLE (Treble Centre  
Frequency) control mode.  
1
Press A.SEL to select the HPF (High Pass Filter)  
mode.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
HPF  
BASS  
BASS  
TREBLE  
HPF  
BASS  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the HPF  
frequency.  
Setting the Treble Centre Frequency  
2-1 Press BAND to select the desired treble centre  
OFF  
80 Hz  
120 Hz  
160 Hz  
frequency.  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
10.0 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
15.0 kHz  
17.5 kHz  
10.0 kHz  
Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency ranges.  
If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
Setting the Treble Level  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot  
be made.  
2-2*Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
treble level (–7~+7).  
You can emphasize or weaken the treble level.  
Turning Loudness On/Off  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
Loudness introduces a special low-and high-frequency emphasis at low  
listening levels. This compensates for the ear’s decreased sensitivity to  
bass and treble sound.  
If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode 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.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
Press and hold Rotary encoder  
(LOUD) for at least 2  
seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.  
When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot  
be made.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder  
(AUDIO). Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left  
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” (page 13).  
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About the indication display  
Other Functions  
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according  
to the mode.  
Rotary encoder  
TITLE  
Displaying the Text  
Blinks in search mode when the Rotary encoder is turned.  
Also Blinks when operation, such as fast forward etc., is  
performed.  
Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be  
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to  
display the folder name, the file name and the tag, etc., while playing  
MP3/WMA/AAC files.  
Lights up in SETUP mode.  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
Indicator/Mode  
CD Mode  
iPod Mode  
Press TITLE.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
Mode  
Folder Name  
being  
displayed  
If you want to change the display when the TEXT SCROLL is set to  
SCROLL MANU, press TITLE while the text is scrolling. If the scroll  
has been completed, press TITLE to scroll the text again.  
Artist Name  
being  
displayed  
Artist Name  
being displayed  
The display in Radio mode:  
FREQUENCY CLOCK  
FREQUENCY  
The display in CD mode:  
Album Name  
being  
displayed  
Text (Disc Name)  
being displayed  
Album Name  
being displayed  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./CLOCK  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*  
1
1
TEXT (DISC NAME)*  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
Song Name/  
File Name  
being  
Text (Track Name)  
being displayed  
Song Name  
being displayed  
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:  
displayed  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
3
FILE NO./CLOCK  
FOLDER NAME*  
ALBUM NAME*  
FILE NAME  
2
2
2
ARTIST NAME*  
SONG NAME*  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
1
* Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.  
If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/  
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed. “DISC TEXT”/“TRACK TEXT” is  
displayed for changer.  
2
* ID3 tag/WMA tag  
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information,  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name,  
artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
If the Scroll Setting (page 17) is set to “SCROLL AUTO”, the tag  
information will scroll automatically.  
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is  
displayed.  
* The root folder is displayed as “FOLDER”.  
3
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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. From the SETUP menu, Sound Customizing, Visual  
Customizing, etc., can be modified.  
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.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
Rotary encoder  
BAND  
/
/ENT  
SOURCE/  
Displaying Time  
Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
Each press changes the display.  
For details, see “Displaying the Text” (page 15).  
FUNC./SETUP  
/RTN  
Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode  
will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected  
will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the  
display.  
When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press TITLE to  
display or turn off the time.  
Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the SETUP modes to  
modify. See the applicable section below for details  
about the selected SETUP item.  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item,  
and then press  
/
/ENT.  
(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)  
1
BLUETOOTH IN*  
SUBWOOFER  
SCROLL TYPE  
LCD CONTRAST  
DIMMER  
2
(SUBW. SYSTEM)*  
TEXT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE  
3
INT MUTE*  
4
CLOCK ADJUST  
AUX IN  
(AUX NAME)*  
CHANGER NAME  
DIGITAL AUX  
POWER IC  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO  
BLUETOOTH IN  
1
* Displayed only when INT MUTE is OFF.  
2
* Displayed only when SUBW is ON.  
3
* Displayed only when BLUETOOTH IN is OFF.  
4
* Displayed only when AUX IN is ON.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.  
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)  
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
Pressing  
/RTN returns to the previous SETUP mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is cancelled.  
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Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL)  
SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANU (Initial setting)  
BLUETOOTH IN  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-  
TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files,  
folder names and tags.  
Setting the Bluetooth Connection  
BT IN ADP / BT IN OFF (Initial setting)  
If an optional Bluetooth Box is connected, you can place a hands-free  
call by a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone. Make this setting when the  
Bluetooth Box is connected and the Bluetooth function is used. For  
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the optional Bluetooth Box.  
Set ADP when the Bluetooth Box is connected.  
SCROLL AUTO: CD text information, folder and file names are  
scrolled continuously. In addition, all tag  
information is automatically rotated into the  
display continuously, without pressing the  
TITLE button.  
SCROLL MANU: The above information is scrolled only when a  
Sound Customizing  
disc is loaded, a channel or track is changed,  
etc.  
Subwoofer On and Off  
SUBW. ON (Initial setting) / SUBW. OFF  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display.  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output level.  
Setting the Language Font  
LANGUAGE 1 (Initial setting) / LANGUAGE 2  
1 In the normal mode, press the Rotary encoder repeatedly  
to select the SUBWOOFER mode.  
Two types of font can be selected.  
LANGUAGE 1: Normal font  
SUBWOOFER  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
FADER DEFEAT  
VOLUME  
SUBWOOFER  
LANGUAGE 2: European font  
2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.  
Adjusting Display Contrast  
CONTRAST  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.  
SUBW. SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW. SYS 2  
You can adjust in a range of -5 and +3.  
Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.  
SUBW. SYS 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the main  
The initial setting at the factory is “0”.  
volume setting.  
SUBW. SYS 2: Subwoofer level change is different from the  
main volume setting. For example, even at low  
volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible.  
Demonstration  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.  
Visual Customizing  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
Dimmer Control  
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANU  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
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.  
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE)  
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CD-DA&MP3  
This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC  
data (created in Enhanced CD (CD Extra) format). However, in some  
situations, playback of an enhanced CD may be difficult. In this case,  
you can select playback of a single session only, containing the CD data.  
When a disc contains both CD and the MP3/WMA/AAC data, playback  
starts from the CD data portion of the disc.  
Scroll Type Setting  
SCROLL TYPE1 / SCROLL TYPE2 (Initial setting)  
Choose from two scrolling methods. Select the type you prefer.  
SCROLL TYPE1: The characters scroll from right to left, a  
single character at a time, until the entire title  
has scrolled.  
SCROLL TYPE2: Words are built up from left to right, a single  
character at a time. When the display is filled,  
it is cleared and the remaining words are  
displayed the same way until all words of the  
title have been shown.  
CD-DA:  
Only the CD data in session 1 can be played  
back.  
CD-DA&MP3: CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed mode,  
and multi-session discs can be played back.  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been  
inserted, remove it first. (If you use an MP3 changer, you have to  
change discs).  
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Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX IN ON / AUX IN OFF (Initial setting)  
External Device  
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.  
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.  
You can change the AUX name display when AUX IN is set to ON.  
Press  
/
/ENT when AUX IN is set to ON, and select AUX NAME  
/ENT. After that,  
by turning the Rotary encoder, and then press  
/
POWER IC OFF: Use this mode when the line output of this unit  
is used to drive an external amplifier. In this  
setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier is  
turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired AUX name. If the KCA-  
410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX names.  
turned OFF and can not drive speakers.  
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE/ to select AUX mode and  
then press BAND to select your desired device.  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Changer Name Setting  
CHANGER (Initial Setting) / USB / PORTABLE  
Front  
right  
Rear  
left  
This setting is used when the head unit is connected to the USB Adapter  
for MP3 (KCA-620M). You can set the name to be displayed on the unit  
depending on the device to which the USB Adapter for MP3 (KCA-  
620M) is connected.  
Amplifier  
Rear  
right  
Setting the External Digital Input  
D-AUX ON / D-AUX OFF (Initial setting)  
POWER IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in  
amplifier.  
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.  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
Press SOURCE/ , and select the DIGITAL-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.  
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.  
General Setting  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE)  
MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device.  
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iPod® (Optional)  
Searching for a desired Song  
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag information  
and keeping these songs organised in playlists, this unit’s search  
functions will ease song searches.  
Rotary encoder  
4
5
6
/
/ENT SOURCE/  
Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/  
Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer search mode to narrow  
searches based on the table below.  
Hierarchy 1  
Playlist  
Hierarchy 2  
Song  
Hierarchy 3  
Hierarchy 4  
Song  
Artist*  
Album*  
Song  
Album*  
Song  
/RTN  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
TITLE  
/ESC  
Podcast  
Genre*  
Episode  
Artist*  
Album*  
®
An iPod can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary  
ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold  
separately). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls  
on the iPod are not functional.  
Album*  
Song  
Song  
Composer*  
For example: Searching by Artist name  
iPods usable with this unit  
The following example explains how an ARTIST search is  
performed. Another search mode can be used for the same  
operation, although the hierarchy differs.  
The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above  
iPod, iPod photo, iPod minis or iPod nano. iPod Shuffle can  
not be used, however.  
1
2
Press  
/ESC to activate the search selection mode.  
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 guaranteed.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Artist search  
mode, and then press /ENT.  
/
PLAYLIST  
GENRE  
ARTIST  
COMPOSER PLAYLIST  
ALBUM  
SONG  
PODCAST  
Fourth generation iPod: Ver. 3.1.1  
Fifth generation iPod: Ver. 1.1.2  
iPod photo: Ver. 1.2.1  
3
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Artist, and then press /ENT.  
iPod mini: Ver. 1.4.1  
iPod nano: Ver. 1.2  
/
The unit cannot be used with software versions earlier than “2006-  
06-28”. For details about “iPod Software Update”, refer to the iPod  
Instruction Manual.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an album, and  
then press /ENT.  
/
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and  
press /ENT.  
The selected song is played back.  
/
Playback  
After pressing and holding /ENT for at least 2 seconds while  
in each hierarchy (except SONG hierarchy), all songs of the selected  
hierarchy are played back.  
/
1
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode.  
1
2
TUNER  
DISC  
iPod*  
CHANGER*  
TUNER  
1
After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “*”, press and hold  
* Only when the iPod is connected.  
2
/
/ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod  
* Only when the CD changer is connected.  
or selected search mode.  
2
Press  
or  
to select the desired song.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
/ESC for at least  
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is cancelled.  
In the search mode, pressing /RTN will return to the previous  
mode.  
Search can not be made during M.I.X. play.  
“NO SONG” will be displayed if there is no song in the selected  
playlist in the playlist search mode.  
“NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the  
iPod in the PODCAST search mode.  
Return to the beginning of the current song:  
Press  
.
Fast backward:  
Press and hold  
.
Advance to the beginning of the next song:  
Press  
.
Fast forward:  
If “iPod name” stored in the iPod is selected in the desired playlist  
Press and hold  
.
search mode and  
in the iPod. Also, if you press and hold  
/
/ENT is pressed, you can search for all songs  
/ENT for at least 2  
/
3
To pause playback, press  
/
/ENT.  
seconds, all songs in the iPod are played back.  
Depending on the iPod, podcast search is not supported.  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search  
mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 20.  
Pressing /ENT again will resume playback.  
/
A song playing on the iPod while it is connected to this unit will  
continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.  
19-EN  
Quick Search  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/  
Genre/Composer  
You can search a song from all songs in the iPod without selecting an  
album, artist, etc.  
Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Genre/Composer can be easily changed.  
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album  
can be changed.  
1
Press and hold  
activate the Quick Search mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
Press  
or  
to select the desired Playlist/Artist/  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song.  
The selected song is played back immediately.  
Album/Podcast/Genre/Composer.  
If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is  
inactive.  
If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that  
artist are searchable.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is cancelled.  
If many songs are in iPod, it takes time to search for songs.  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search  
mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 20.  
/ESC for at least  
This function is inactive during shuffle (M.I.X.) playback.  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on this unit.  
Direct Search Function  
Shuffle Albums:  
The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album,  
song, etc., more efficiently. In the Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/  
Genre/Composer mode, You can quickly target any song.  
The songs on each album are played back in proper order. Upon  
completion of all the songs on the album, the next album is  
selected randomly. This continues until all albums have been  
played.  
In the search mode, press any one of the preset  
buttons (1 through 6) to quickly skip over a  
designated percent of your song content.  
Song search example:  
If there are 100 songs in your iPod, they are divided into 6  
groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are  
assigned to preset buttons (1 through 6).  
Shuffle Songs:  
Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected  
category (playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category  
are played just once until all songs have been played.  
1
Press 5  
.
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
Example 1:  
M.I.X.  
(Shuffle Albums)  
M.I.X.  
(Shuffle Songs)  
(off)  
M.I.X.  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around the  
middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th  
song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
Example 2:  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the end  
(83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song  
and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.  
If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X.  
play, the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle  
Albums is selected.  
All 100 songs (100%)  
Shuffle ALL:  
0%  
1
17%  
33%  
50%  
67%  
83%  
6
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod randomly. Any one song does  
not play back again until all songs have been played back.  
Preset  
buttons  
2
3
4
5
First  
17th  
33rd  
50th  
67th  
83rd  
Songs  
1
Press 6.  
song song song song song song  
The songs are 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 songs being played back in the  
search mode are cancelled.  
20-EN  
Repeat Play  
Changer (Optional)  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.  
/
/ENT SOURCE/  
BAND  
Repeat One:  
A single song is repeatedly played back.  
1
Press  
4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
RPT  
(off)  
RPT  
(Repeat One)  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
Select buttons  
(1 through 6)  
FUNC./SETUP  
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing  
or  
.
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
Displaying the Text  
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.  
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.  
Press TITLE.  
Each press changes the display.  
If you want to change the display when the TEXT SCROLL is set to  
SCROLL MANU, press TITLE while the text is scrolling. If the scroll  
has been completed, press TITLE to scroll the text again.  
See “Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)” on page 22 for selecting the  
CD Changers.  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
ARTIST NAME*  
SONG TITLE*  
TRACK NO./CLOCK  
ALBUM NAME*  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
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.  
* TAG information  
“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag  
information.  
1
Press SOURCE/ to activate the CHANGER mode.  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND to switch the Disc mode in the Changer mode.  
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).  
2
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate Disc Select mode.  
Disc Select Mode  
Disc Select Mode *  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed if text information is not supported by  
the unit.  
(Disc No.1~6)  
(Disc No.7~12)  
Disc Select Mode  
(Disc No.1~6)  
RPT/M.I.X. Mode  
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.  
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/AAC section.  
* When a 12-disc CD changer is connected.  
21-EN  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional)  
Remote Control  
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play  
CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.  
1
2
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the MP3 Changer  
mode.  
Press any one of the disc select buttons  
(1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs  
loaded in the CD Changer.  
3
To pause playback, press  
/
/ENT.  
Pressing /ENT 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/AAC” pages 9 to 12.  
Controls on Remote Control  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)  
Source Button  
Press this button to select the audio source.  
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).  
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the  
button  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the  
button  
Button  
1
Press SOURCE/ on this unit to activate the CD  
Changer mode.  
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control  
(RUE-4202) to activate the CD Changer mode.  
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.  
SOURCE  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode: Folder Select (UP) button  
Press this button to select the folder.  
BAND  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Press BAND until the desired CD Changer indicator  
appears on the display.  
Alternatively press BAND on the Remote Control until the  
desired changer indicator appears on the display.  
/
Button  
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause  
modes for CD.  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show  
“NO CHANGER - (No.)”.  
To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” (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 18.  
Audio Processor Button  
Press the button to call the external audio processor mode  
when the external audio processor is connected* .  
1
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.  
22-EN  
Band Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press this button and the band will change.  
Battery Replacement  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.  
Changer mode: To switch the changer.  
1
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the  
direction of the arrow.  
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/AAC mode: Folder Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select the folder.  
2
3
Replacing the battery  
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.  
MP3 compatible CD changer mode:  
Folder Select (DN) / DISC Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select a folder in descending order.  
Press and hold this button to select a disc in descending  
order.  
iPod mode: Switches Playlist/Artist/Album.  
Mute Button  
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press this button again to cancel.  
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.  
23-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.  
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.  
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit  
can cause damage to the mechanism.  
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 commercially 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).  
etc.  
Mechanical error.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed  
article.  
- 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.  
Radio  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.  
Unable to receive stations.  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected; replace the  
antenna or cable if necessary.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.  
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.  
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/AAC” (pages 11-12), then rewrite  
in the format supported by this device.  
- 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 18).  
Broadcast is noisy.  
iPod  
The antenna is not the proper length.  
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.  
The antenna is poorly grounded.  
iPod does not play and no sound is output.  
The iPod has not been recognized.  
- Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up”  
(page 7). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the  
iPod.  
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting  
location.  
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.  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1  
hour).  
24-EN  
Indication for CD Player  
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.  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to  
normal operating range.  
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:  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
Press the  
button again for at least 2 seconds.  
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
Indication for iPod Mode  
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.  
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.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the  
button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
When “Error” is displayed:  
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET switch  
(refer to page 7) and press  
again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
There are no songs in the iPod.  
- Download songs to the iPod and connect to this unit.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
There is no podcast data in the iPod.  
- Download podcast data to the iPod and connect to this unit.  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
Indication for CD Changer  
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.  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to  
normal operating range.  
Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with  
this unit.  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
- Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this  
unit.  
-
Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and  
pull out the magazine.  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not eject,  
consult your Alpine dealer.  
25-EN  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
87.5-108.0 MHz  
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  
531-1,602 kHz  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
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  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
Laser power  
795 nm  
CLASS I  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11-16 V allowable)  
50 W × 4  
Maximum Power Output  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage  
2 V/10 k ohms  
+14/-14 dB at 100 Hz  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)  
Bass  
Treble  
Weight  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
162 mm (6-3/8")  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
170 mm (6-3/4")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
24 mm (15/16")  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
26-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for  
proper use.  
Caution  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical  
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer  
where you purchased this product to have the work done.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product  
damage.  
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM  
SECURELY.  
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than  
designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not  
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become  
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE  
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-9883E. This will reduce any chance of  
damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
Be sure to connect the colour 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-9883E to the fuse box, make  
sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-9883E 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  
SHIFT LEVER.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
The CDA-9883E 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, shift 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:  
27-EN  
Hex Nut (M5)  
Screw  
Installation  
2
2
*
Bolt Stud  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
Detachable Front  
Panel  
1
*
This unit  
Caution  
Ground Lead  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the  
Chassis  
detachable front panel.  
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you  
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in  
place.  
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.  
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal  
plane, back to front.  
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-9883E. Connect all  
other leads of the CDA-9883E according to details  
described in the CONNECTlONS section.  
Less than 35°  
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
1
Dashboard  
Pressure Plates*  
This unit  
* If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the  
pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.  
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit  
(see “Removal” on page 29).  
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3
Slide the CDA-9883E into the dashboard until it  
clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked  
and will not accidentally come out from the  
dashboard.  
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.  
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Front Frame  
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.  
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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  
Grey  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front right  
Grey/Black  
Violet/Black  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear right  
Rear left  
Violet  
Green  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Ai-NET  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
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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  
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* The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.  
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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, 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.  
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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)  
Connect this lead to the Audio interface output of a cellular  
phone which provides ground shorting when a call is  
received.  
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector  
To steering Remote control interface box.  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
this unit to dim whenever the vehicle’s lights are turned on.  
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
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.  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s  
battery.  
iPod Direct Connector  
Control iPod signals.  
Connect this to an iPod or to an optional Bluetooth Box.  
To use a hands-free mobile phone, an optional Bluetooth  
Box connection is required. For details on connection, refer  
to the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth Box.  
Ground Lead (Black)  
Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle.  
Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is  
securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided.  
FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold  
separately)  
Power Supply Connector  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Grey/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 external noise from entering the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.  
Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.  
Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.  
If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise  
suppressors, contact them for further information.  
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
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