R EN ADVANCED BLUETOOTH CD RECEIVER CDE-133EBT • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ....................................................... 3 CAUTION ........................................................ 3 PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 3 Getting Started Accessory List ...............................................................6 Turning Power On and Off.......................................6 Source Selection..........................................................
ENGLISH Contents Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality........ 19 Adjusting the volume (VOL LV ADJ)....................19 Sound Auto setting (AUTO SET)............................19 Setting the caller information display/ text message indicator ON/OFF ..................... 19 Setting text message indicator ON/OFF (MSG ALERT) ................................................................20 Setting the caller information display ON/OFF (CALLER ID) ...........................................................
Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. 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.
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET button with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen. Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc. New Discs To prevent the CD from jamming, “ERROR” is displayed if discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly.
Protecting the USB Connection Terminal • Only USB Flash Memory devices can be connected to the USB connection terminal on this unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported. • Depending on the shape or size of a USB Memory, it may not be connected to the USB terminal of this unit-a USB cable (sold separately) is recommended for this connection. Also, avoid connecting USB Memory and Front Aux at the same time.
Getting Started 2 3 Press at the lower left side until the front panel pops out. Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder ENTER Notes AUDIO/SETUP Accessory List • • • • • • • • Head Unit ..................................................................................1 Power Cable ..............................................................................1 Microphone ..............................................................................
Radio Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained. SOURCE/ Setting Time 1 2 Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select GENERAL, and then press ENTER. BAND AUDIO GENERAL DISPLAY iPod BLUETOOTH 3 5 6 7 TUNE/A.ME Preset buttons (1 through 6) Turn the Rotary encoder to select the CLOCK ADJ mode, and then press ENTER. The time indication will blink.
CD/MP3/WMA Presetting Stations Automatically 1 2 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. SOURCE/ Press and hold TUNEA.ME for at least 2 seconds. Rotary encoder /ENTER 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.
Repeat Play 1 Press Folder/File Name Search (concerning MP3/ WMA) 4. The song is played back repeatedly. *1 Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback. *2 (off) *1 Only a track/file is repeatedly played back. *2 Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back. (MP3/WMA mode only) 2 To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above procedure. M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 Press 5 . The songs are played back in random sequence.
About MP3/WMA CAUTION Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty. What is MP3? MP3, whose official name is “MPEG 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.
Sound Setting Audio Setup You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and usage. From the AUDIO SETUP menu, Audio Setting can be modified. Rotary encoder /ENTER Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the setting modes to modify. See the applicable section below for details about the selected setting item.
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (3BAND EQ) You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste. The setting of Bass, Mid and Treble can be adjusted in this mode. Setting the Mid Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q)) Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Mid bandwidth. WIDE 0.75 MEDIUM 1.00 MEDIUM 1.25 NARROW 1.
Setting the Source Volume Level The output level of each source is individually adjustable. For example, if the TUNER level sounds lower than CD, its output can be adjusted without affecting the other sources. The Hands free phone talk level, ring tone level and microphone gain level can also be adjusted by using this setting.
Other Functions SOURCE/ Rotary encoder ENTER/OPTION CD Mode MP3/WMA Mode iPod/iPhone/BT AUDIO Mode — Artist Name*1 being displayed Artist Name*1 being displayed Text (Disc Name*3) being displayed Album Name*1 being displayed Album Name*1 being displayed Text (Track Name*3) being displayed Song Name*1 / File Name being displayed Song Name*1 being displayed *1 Tag information: If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed.
Option Menu Setting You can quickly adjust the setting items relevant to the current SOURCE by using Option Menu. 1 Press and hold ENTER/OPTION for at least 2 seconds to activate the Option menu of the current source. *10 While calling, and the Voice Mute is activated, the microphone input will mute instantly and “VOICE MUTE” will blink. This operation can also be done by pressing . Refer to “Muting the microphone input quickly (Voice Mute)” on page 23.
General Setting SETUP GENERAL is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Setting the AUX SETUP Mode SOURCE/ Rotary encoder ENTER You can input the audio of an external device, (such as a Portable audio player) to the AUX connector of this unit. Setting item: AUX SETUP Setting contents: AUX OFF / AUX ON (Initial setting) AUX OFF: When set to OFF, AUX source cannot be selected. AUDIO/SETUP AUX ON*: Set to ON when a portable device is connected.
Display Setting DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Dimmer Control 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.
Pairing a BLUETOOTH compatible device with SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) 1 2 Using your BLUETOOTH compatible device, select the “Alpine CD Receiver” for pairing. If the pairing was successful, “CONNECTED” is displayed for a few seconds. The head unit then returns to its previous state. Pairing a BLUETOOTH compatible device without SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) 1 2 Using your BLUETOOTH compatible device, select the Alpine CD Receiver for pairing. 4 5 • The PIN code is fixed as “0000”.
2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select “CONNECT” to connect the selected device. The connected device is marked with “ ”. Select “DISCONNECT” to disconnect this device. Select “CLEAR” when you want to clear the device from the device list. Notes • If the connection is successfully changed, “CONNECTED” is displayed for 2 seconds and the indicator lights up, then the display returns to the SETUP screen.
Setting text message indicator ON/OFF (MSG ALERT) When it is set to ON, the indicator blinks for 30 seconds while receiving a text message. The indicator remains on if there is an unread text message on the connected mobile phone. Notes • Depending on the mobile phone, this function may not be performed. • The text of the message will not be displayed on this unit.
• When using a microphone, speak as directly as you can into the microphone to pick up the best sound quality. • Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally, certain features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or the provider’s network settings may limit the feature’s functionality. Always contact your service provider about feature availability and functionality.
Redialing a Number In Outgoing History 4 Previously dialled telephone numbers are stored in dialled calls history. You can redial a number by searching from dialled calls history. Setting item: DIALED Dialing a Number In Incoming History Telephone numbers from received calls are stored in the Received List. You can redial these numbers by searching here.
Dialing the preset number 1 Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has had a number stored in the phone mode. The information (name/number) stored in the preset station is displayed. 2 Press ENTER or . The stored preset number is dialled directly. Adjusting the volume when receiving a Call While calling, you can adjust the volume. Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the volume. Note • You may need to increase volume from your regular audio listening source level.
USB Memory (optional) Remove USB Memory 1 2 SOURCE/ Carefully, pull out the USB Memory Device from the USB cable or the USB Port. Close the cover of the USB Port. Notes Playing MP3/WMA Files from USB Memory (optional) If you connect a USB Memory Device containing MP3/WMA, MP3/ WMA files can be played back. 1 2 Press SOURCE to switch to the USB AUDIO mode. To pause playback, press . Pressing again will resume the playback.
iPod/iPhone (optional) SOURCE/ Rotary encoder ENTER/OPTION 4 5 1 2 Preset buttons (1 through 6) ABC SKIP iPod nano (4th generation): Ver.1.0.4 iPod classic (120 GB): Ver.2.0.1 iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.1.3 iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver.1.1.3 iPod classic (80 GB, 160 GB): Ver.1.1.2 iPod nano (2nd generation): Ver.1.1.3 iPod with video: Ver.1.3 iPod nano (1st generation): Ver.1.3.1 • Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPhone.
Searching for a desired Song An iPod/iPhone can contain thousands of songs. The unit for this reason can make various searches using the search function as shown below. Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/ Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer/Audiobook search mode to narrow searches based on the table below.
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer Repeat Play Only Repeat One is available for the iPod/iPhone. Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer can be easily changed. For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can be changed. Press 1 or 2 to select the desired Playlist/Artist/Album/ Genre/Composer. Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back. 1 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) The Shuffle function of the iPod/iPhone is displayed as 4.
Information In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic No function or display. • Vehicle’s ignition is off.
• 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. 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 button (refer to “Initial System Start-Up” on page 6) and press again.
GENERAL Power Requirement Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio 87.5~108.0 MHz 9 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 531~1,602 kHz CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5~20,000 Hz (±1 dB) Below measurable limits 0.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and refer to “Operating Instructions” on page 3 for proper use. CAUTION WARNING HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience.
Note Installation • For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. 3 Caution When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place. The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front. Slide the CDE-133EBT into the dashboard until it clicks.
Connections Microphone (Blue) POWER ANT (Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON (Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN (Orange) ILLUMINATION (Red) IGNITION (Yellow) BATTERY (Black) To power antenna Not used To the instrument cluster illumination lead Ignition Key GND (Grey) SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT (Grey/Black) (Violet/Black) SPEAKER RIGHT REAR (Violet) (Green) SPEAKER LEFT REAR (Green/Black) (White/Black) SPEAKER LEFT FRONT (White) Battery Speakers Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Front Left Speakers Front
Microphone (Supplied) Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable. Note • This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle’s power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal processor, etc. Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black) Not used for this unit.
About the Rules of Bluetooth Electromagnetic Radiation Regulation Thailand This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement.