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Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ....................................................... 6 CAUTION ........................................................ 6 PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 6 Getting Started Accessory List ...............................................................9 Turning Power On and Off.......................................9 Source Selection..........................................................
Contents SETUP Setting.......................................................................... 24 General Setting..................................................... 24 Setting the Language (CYRILLIC)..........................24 Setting the AUX SETUP mode................................25 Setting the AUX NAME mode ................................25 Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE).....25 Demonstration............................................................25 Display Setting......................
Contents ENGLISH iPod/iPhone (optional) Connecting an iPod/iPhone................................. 35 Setting the iPod Control........................................ 35 Playback ...................................................................... 35 Searching for a desired Song............................... 36 Alphabet search function ..................................... 36 Direct Search Function........................................... 37 Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer ..............
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.
Inserting Discs Correct Handling Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not attempt to load more than one disc. Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc. “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 button with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.
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 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.
Getting Started Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Detaching SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER 1 2 3 e Press e (Release) at the lower left side until the front panel pops out. Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out. AUDIO/SETUP Accessory List • • • • • • • • • • • Turn off the unit power. Head Unit ..................................................................................1 Power Cable ..............................................................................
Initial System Start-Up Be sure to press the RESET button when using the unit for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc. 1 2 3 Remote control sensor Turn off the unit power. Remove the detachable front panel. Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object. RESET button Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained. Setting Time 1 2 Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.
Presetting Stations Automatically Radio 1 SOURCE/ 2 Rotary encoder /ENTER Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. Press and hold TUNEA.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.
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations RDS 1 Rotary encoder /ENTER 2 3 4 AUDIO/SETUP 5 Turning AF (Alternative Frequencies) ON/OFF The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same programme.
Setting the Time to automatically Adjust Receiving Traffic Information When you set to ON, the time is automatically adjusted by RDS data. 1 1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “TUNER”, and then press ENTER. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “AUTO CLOCK”, and then press ENTER. Turn the Rotary encoder to select A-CLOCK ON or A-CLOCK OFF.
2 DAB/DAB+/DMB The selected service is stored. The display shows the band, preset number and frequency memorized. 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 service. Rotary encoder /ENTER Notes • A total of 18 services can be stored in the preset memory (6 services for each band; DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3).
3 4 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired service. CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Press ENTER to receive the selected service. Note • Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be cancelled if no operation is performed for 60 seconds. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER PTY (Programme Type) Search Function You can search for a service in the current ensemble by its programme type. 1 Press ENTER to activate the search mode.
Repeat Play 1 Folder/File Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) Press a4. The song is played back repeatedly. Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback. a*1 a*2 (off ) a *1 Only a track/file is repeatedly played back. *2 Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back. (MP3/WMA/ AAC mode only) 2 Folder Name Search mode 1 To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above procedure. The “” indicator lights up. 2 M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 Press 5s.
About MP3/WMA/AAC 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.
Terminology Sound Setting 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. Rotary encoder /ENTER 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.
Turning Loudness On/Off 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. 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. 1 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select AUDIO, and then press ENTER. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired sound setting menu, and then press ENTER.
Setting the Bass Level Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass level (-7 ~ +7)*. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired treble bandwidth. You can emphasise or weaken the bass level. WIDE 0.75 NARROW 1.25 * The adjustment can also be made by pressing AUDIO. Refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Middle Level/Treble Level/ Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” on page 18.
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level (refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Middle Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” on page 18). Setting item: SUBWOOFER Setting contents: OFF / ON (Initial setting) OFF: No subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA Connectors (refer to “Connections” on page 44).
*1 If there is no ensemble label information, “ENSEMBLE” is displayed. *2 If there is no service label information, “SERVICE XX” is displayed. “XX” is the serial number of service in the current ensemble. *3 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text. *4 ID3 tag/WMA tag If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 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.
Using the Front AUX Input Terminal Connect a portable music player, etc. by simply connecting it to the input on the front panel. An optional adapter cable is required (standard RCA to 3.5ø mini-phono plug or 3.5ø to 3.5ø mini phono plug). Press SOURCE, and select the AUXILIARY mode to listen to the portable device. Portable player, etc. Main unit or Optional adapter cable (RCA pin plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs) or (3.5ø miniplugs).
5 SETUP SOURCE/ Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode. Notes Rotary encoder /ENTER • Press to return to the previous mode. • Pressing and holding for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode. • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically. General Setting GENERAL is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Setting the Language (CYRILLIC) AUDIO/SETUP Set the language to be displayed on the unit.
Setting the AUX SETUP mode Display Setting You can input the audio of an external device, (such as a Portable audio player) to the AUX connector of this unit. DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Setting item: AUX SETUP Changing Lighting Colour Setting contents: AUX OFF / AUX ON (Initial setting) AUX OFF: When set to OFF, AUX source cannot be selected. AUX ON: Set to ON when a portable device is connected.
Tuner Setting Setting the FM Switching ON/OFF (FM SWITCH) “TUNER” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. This unit provides FM Switching function which can switch the source from DAB+/DMB to FM radio when the digital signal is weak. Receiving weather information Setting item: FM SWITCH When ON is set, this unit will broadcast the weather information from DAB/DAB+/DMB. Setting item: WEATHER Setting contents: OFF (Initial setting) / ON OFF: Weather information will not be heard.
Priority News This function allows you to preset to give priority to the News programme. When ON is set, the PRIORITY NEWS mode is activated. Setting item: NEWS Setting contents: OFF (Initial setting) / ON BLUETOOTH Operation SOURCE/ OFF: PRIORITY NEWS mode is not used. Rotary encoder /ENTER ON: The unit automatically gives priority to the News programme whenever it begins broadcasting, and interrupts the programme you are currently listening to. The “NEWS” indicator appears in the display.
How to connect to a BLUETOOTH compatible device (Pairing) For details on the control from a BLUETOOTH compatible device, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the BLUETOOTH compatible device. BLUETOOTH Setup The following steps 1 to 5 are common to the various BLUETOOTH functions. For details, refer to each individual function. Note Pairing a BLUETOOTH compatible device with SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) • Set “HFP” or “AUDIO” to ON, and then perform BLUETOOTH SETUP operation.
Hands-Free Phone setting (HFP) ON: Select when you want to pair your BLUETOOTH compatible phone with this unit. OFF: Hands-Free Phone function is not used. Pairing a BLUETOOTH Device from the unit The BLUETOOTH device is used when a connectable BLUETOOTH compatible device is searched and connected to this unit, or when a new BLUETOOTH compatible device is registered.
Sound Auto setting (AUTO SET) This unit provides 5 methods to improve the sound quality of calling. You can choose the type according to your own preference.
Displaying the phone service provider name The service provider name of the connected BLUETOOTH compatible device will be displayed. If a BLUETOOTH compatible device is not connected, “ID UNSENT” will be displayed. Setting item: SEV NAME Note • Depending on the character type some phone service provider name cannot be displayed. “ID UNSENT” will be displayed. • Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.
When “BT MENU” is set to “DEUTSCH”. SPRACHWAHL / GEWAEHLT / ANGENOMMEN / VERPASST / TEL-BUCH When “BT MENU” is set to “FRANCAIS”. CP-VOCALE / COMPOSES / RECUS / MANQUES / REPERTOIRE When “BT MENU” is set to “ESPANOL”. MARC VOCAL / REALIZADAS / RECIBIDAS / PERDIDAS / AGENDA When “BT MENU” is set to “ITALIANO”. C VOCALE / EFFETTUATE / RICEVUTE / PERSE / RUBRICA When “BT MENU” is set to “NEDERLANDS”.
Phone book alphabet search function Preset a number in the Phone Book (Shortcut dial) You can select the first three letters to search for a desired name in phone book list by using the Phone book alphabet search function. For example: Searching a name “Michael James” The following example explains how the search is performed. Depending on the setting in PB ORDER (refer to “Changing the Phone book List Order” on page 30), the phone book is listed in first name or last name order.
Call Switching Operation USB Memory (optional) While making a call, this function allows you to initiate the transfer of the audio between the mobile phone and the speakers in the car. SOURCE/ While calling, press BAND to switch the call sound between the unit and mobile phone. Notes • Depending on the mobile phone, this operation may not be performed. • The operation can also be performed in the option menu of phone mode (calling mode). Refer to “Option Menu Setting” on page 23.
iPod/iPhone (optional) SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER/OPTION • Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPhone. Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed. iPhone 4: Ver.4.3 iPhone 3GS: Ver.4.3 iPhone 3G: Ver.4.2.1 iPhone: Ver.3.1.3 • For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see Apple’s own document “Identifying iPod models” at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353 • This unit does not support video playback from iPod/iPhone, even using a video-compatible cable.
Notes 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.
Direct Search Function Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album, song, etc., more efficiently. In PLAYLIST/ARTIST/ALBUM/SONG/ PODCAST/GENRE/COMPOSER/AUDIOBOOK mode, you can quickly target any song. The Shuffle function of the iPod/iPhone is displayed as s on this unit. 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.
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 10) 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 0.7 μV 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB MW TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 531 ~ 1,602 kHz 25.1 μV/28 dB LW TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 153 ~ 281 kHz 31.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and refer to “Operating Instructions” on page 6 for proper use. CAUTION WARNING HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. 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.
Installation Metal Mounting Strap Screw * Air ventilation hole Bolt Stud Hex Nut (M5) This unit Rear of the Unit Caution Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire. * For the screw*, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location. 3 CAUTION When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel.
USB memory Connection iPod/iPhone Connection 1 Connect USB memory 1 Connect the USB Extension cable to the USB connector of the unit, and then secure the connection using the lock case supplied with USB Extension cable as shown below. This unit 2 Connect the USB Extension cable to USB connector as step 1 of “Connect USB memory” (refer to “Connect USB memory” on page 43). Connect USB cable to an iPod/iPhone with Interface cable for iPod.
Connections Microphone Antenna (Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Not used (Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON To amplifier or equalizer To power antenna (Red) IGNITION To the instrument cluster illumination lead (Black) (Blue) GND Ignition Key POWER ANT (Orange) DIMMER BATTERY Battery (Yellow) Speakers (Green) Rear Left (Green/Black) (White) Front Left (White/Black) (Grey/Black) Front Right (Grey) (Violet/Black) Rear Right (Violet) Rear Left Amplifier Rear Right Front Left Amplifier Front Rig
Microphone (Included) Antenna Receptacle Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black) Not used. Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. 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.