R EN CVA-1004 MOBILE MULTIMEDIA STATION FR • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ES • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. ES IT 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.
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ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .................................................. 3 CAUTION ................................................... 3 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 4 Basic Operation CD/MP3/Changer Operation (Optional) Playing Optional CD player or Changer ......... 14 Repeat Play ..................................................... 14 M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 15 Scanning Programs ...............................
Other Useful Features Simultaneous Operation .................................. 39 Displaying the Title/Text ................................. 24 Switching Display Mode ................................ 40 Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 25 Operation with the Monitor Closed .................. 41 Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 26 Setting the Bass Control ................................. 26 Setting the Treble Control ...............................
WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire. DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS. INSTALL THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY SO THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT WATCH TV/VIDEO UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED. Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
WARNING PRECAUTIONS Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C (+32°F) before turning your unit on. Maintenance If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.
Introduction You can operate most of the functions of this unit with the monitor open or closed (except some operations). For operations with the monitor closed, refer to page 41.
Basic Operation Attaching the Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 First, 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. Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit. 2 1 SOURCE/ PWR Detaching the Front Panel 1 2 3 Press and hold SOURCE/PWR (Power) for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power. Press (Release) at lower left side until the front panel pops out.
Basic Operation Turning Power On and Off Some of this unit's functions, cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. Be sure to stop your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake, before attempting these operations. 1 Raising the Monitor 1 NOTES • The CVA-1004 is a precision device. With gentle handling, its unique capabilities can be enjoyed for a long time. • If the monitor touches an obstacle while it is being raised, the unit will stop raising the monitor immediately.
Basic Operation MUTE/SETUP TILT 7 8 Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear) 1 Press MODE (Rotary encoder) repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: → NAV∗1 → SUB-W∗2 → BAL → FAD → VOL Volume: Balance: Fader: NAV.Level: Subwoofer: MODE (Rotary encoder) NOTE • If the Rotary encoder is not turned in 5 seconds after selecting the BALANCE, FADER, NAV. Level or SUBWOOFER mode, the unit automatically returns to the VOLUME mode.
Radio Operation Automatic Seek Tuning SOURCE/ PWR BAND/TEL. 1 2 Press SOURCE/PWR until a radio band and frequency appears in the display. Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. Each press changes the band: → FM1 → FM2 → AM 3 g f TUNE/ A.
Radio Operation SOURCE/ PWR BAND/TEL. TUNE/A.ME Tuning to Preset Stations 1 2 3 Press SOURCE/PWR to select the radio mode. Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. Press the station preset button that has your desired radio station in memory. The display shows the band, preset No. and frequency of the station selected.
XM Radio Operation (Optional) SOURCE/ PWR BAND/TEL. NOTES • The controls on the CVA-1004 for XM Receiver operation are operative only when an XM Receiver is connected. • The XM1, XM2 or XM3 band illuminates when in XM mode. 1 2 Press SOURCE/PWR to select XM mode. Press BAND/TEL. to select XM1, XM2 or XM3. Each press changes the band: → XM1 → XM2 → XM3 g 3 f Press g or f to select the desired channel. Holding g or f will change channels continuously.
XM Radio Operation (Optional) NOTE BAND/TEL. TITLE If you store a channel in a used preset memory, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the new one. :/J J Receiving the Stored XM Channels 1 Press SOURCE/PWR to select the XM mode. 2 Press BAND/TEL. to select XM1, XM2 or XM3.
XM Radio Operation (Optional) Displaying Category/Channel Name List You can search for a channel while listening to the currently received channel. Categories or channel names are listed on the display to be selected. 1 When the monitor is opened in XM mode, press and hold the rotary encoder for at least 2 seconds. The Category or Channel Name list is displayed. A triangle appears by the side of the currently received channel or category.
CD/MP3/Changer Operation (Optional) 2 SOURCE/PWR Press g or f to select the desired track(file). Returning to the beginning of the current track(file) : Press g. Fast backward : Press and hold g. Advancing to the beginning of the next track(file) : Press f. 1 9/FOLDER Fast forward : Press and hold f. 2 8/FOLDER 6( g f :/J J 4( ) 5( FUNC ) ) CHG/R.
CD/MP3/Changer Operation (Optional) M.I.X. (Random Play) Scanning Programs 1 1 Press 4 ( ) in the play or pause mode. The tracks(files) on the disc will be played back in a random sequence. After all the tracks on the disc have been played back once, the player will begin a new random sequence play until the M.I.X. mode is canceled. To cancel M.I.X. play, press 4 ( off the M.I.X. To stop scanning, press 6 ( the Scan mode.
CD/MP3/Changer Operation (Optional) SOURCE/PWR Disc select buttons (1 through 6) MUTE/SETUP Controlling CD Changer An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to the CVA-1004 if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of the CVA-1004, the CD Changer will be controllable from the CVA-1004. Using the KCA-400C (the Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled by the CVA-1004.
CD/MP3/Changer Operation (Optional) Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer 4 NOTE If an optional CD/DVD player is connected to the unit, the disc mode can be switched each time you press BAND/TEL. (see "Switching Disc Mode" on page 38.) If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files. 1 2 3 Press SOURCE/PWR to switch to the CD Changer mode. Disc Number, Folder Number, File Number and Elapsed Time are displayed.
DVD/Video CD/CD Player Operation (Optional) Disc select buttons (1 through 6) SOURCE/PWR NOTE For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever in the Park position. Now, the locking system for the DVD mode operation has been released. Unless the ignition key is turned OFF, the DVD mode can be activated by engaging only the parking brake. The steps above (1 through 3) are not necessary. Each time the ignition key is turned OFF, the above steps must be repeated.
DVD/Video CD/CD Player Operation (Optional) Fast Forward/Backward 1 Controlling DVD Changer Press and hold g or f during play to fast backward or forward respectively. Release the button when you reach the desired portion you wish to play. Playback starts from that portion. You can directly select the DVD Changer mode by pressing CHG/R.SEL (changer) on the CVA-1004. Repeat Play 1 Press 5 ( ) during play to repeatedly play the chapter/track or title/disc being currently played.
Navigation System Operation (Optional) 3 SOURCE/ PWR MUTE/SETUP Press g or f to select ON or OFF. ON: The volume level of the navigation system’s voice guidance can be adjusted in 15 steps. OFF:The navigation system’s voice guidance is not output. (For details about adjusting volume level, refer to “Adjusting Volume/Balance/Fader” on page 8.) For any other settings, press preset 5 or another preset button.
MobileHub™ Link Operation (Optional) BAND/TEL. NOTES • When a portable telephone is not connected, “NO PHONE” is displayed for at least 2 seconds, then the mode returns to the original source mode. • When the portable telephone is taken off the Junction BOX during an incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free call, the call will be treated as an ordinary one by the portable telephone.
MobileHub™ Link Operation (Optional) Calling by the Phone book BAND/TEL. g MUTE/SETUP f :/J J preset buttons (1 through 6) Preset 6 You can call up the Phone book registered in the portable telephone to call from. 1 Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. 2 Press BAND/TEL. to select "PHONE BOOK" (on the monitor) or "PHONE Bk"(on the sub-display). The names in the phone book are displayed in alphabetical order. 3 Press g or f to select the addressee from the phone book.
MobileHub™ Link Operation (Optional) Calling by the incoming history You can place a call to any of the last 999 received calls recorded in memory. 1 Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. 2 Press BAND/TEL. again repeatedly to select "RECEIVED." 3 Press g or f to select an addressee from the incoming history. Press and hold g or f to change the addressee continuously. 4 Press :/J to place a call when the monitor is closed. Or press :/J twice when the monitor is open.
Other Useful Features Radio mode: The monitor is closed. (displayed in the sub-display) TITLE ↓ FREQUENCY DISPLAY ↓ CLOCK DISPLAY ↓ TITLE DISPLAY CD mode: The monitor is open. (displayed in the monitor) (Text is displayed for the CVA-1004 when a compatible changer with CD text is connected.) ↓ TEXT DISPLAY (DISC/TRACK NAME)∗1 ↓ TITLE DISPLAY J f :/J g CD mode: The monitor is closed (displayed in the sub-display).
Other Useful Features ∗2 ∗3 If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information, all the ID3 tag information is displayed (e.g., track name, artist name, or album name). All other tag data is ignored. “NO TAG” will be displayed if an MP3 file contains no ID3 tag information. The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3 file are displayed. NOTES • Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device, depending on the character type.
Other Useful Features bass engine Setting the Bass Control TITLE You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 1 Preset 1 Preset 2 g bass engine g f :/J J TITLE f Preset 1 2 3 4 5 Within 10 seconds, press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The title in the display will blink. Press g or f repeatedly until the title you want to erase is displayed. Press -/J to display “DELETE TITLE.
Other Useful Features Operation with the monitor closed You can set the Bass control with the monitor closed. 1 2 3 Press bass engine. Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. Press preset 1. BASS is displayed for 2 seconds in the sub-display, then the value of BASS Level blinks. 1 Each time you press preset 1, the blinking shifts. Example of sub-display 2 3 When the monitor is open, press bass engine.
Other Useful Features Turning Loudness On and Off bass engine MUTE/SETUP Loudness introduces a special low- and highfrequency emphasis at low listening levels. This compensates for the ear's decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound. 1 Press bass engine to turn on the BASS ENGINE mode.
Other Useful Features Illumination Control To display the SETUP screen: To display the Setup screen, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below. 1. Push the foot brake to bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake. 2. Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking brake once then engage it again. 3. While the parking brake is being engaged the second time, release the foot brake.
Other Useful Features Adjusting Tint of Picture MUTE/SETUP Tint adjustment can be made only to video sources (DVD, Navigation system, etc). Tint adjustment cannot be made if a Navigation system with the RGB feature is connected. After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of "To display the SETUP screen" (page 29), perform the operation shown below. Preset 1 Preset 2 g f Adjusting Color of Picture 1 2 3 Color adjustment can be made only to video sources (DVD, Navigation system, etc).
Other Useful Features Setting the Background Screen Color (DAY/NIGHT) The background color can be set differently for daytime use (DIMMER OFF) and nighttime use (DIMMER ON). (For details of Dimmer ON/OFF, refer to “Illumination Control” on page 29.) After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of “To display the SETUP screen” (page 29), perform the operation shown below. 1 2 3 When the monitor is open, press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The SETUP screen appears.
Other Useful Features TITLE 4 MUTE/ SETUP OPEN/CLOSE After setting is completed, press MUTE/SETUP to return to normal mode. Turning Sound Guide Function On or Off Preset 2 g f -/J J The Sound Guide function will give audible feedback with a beep sound when a button on the unit is pressed to acknowledge the receipt of the signal from the button. After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of "To display the SETUP screen" described on (page 29), perform the operation shown below.
Other Useful Features Setting the Clock Display After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of "To display the SETUP screen" (page 29), perform the operation shown below. 1 2 3 When the monitor is open, press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The SETUP screen appears. Press preset 2 to select GENERAL setting mode. Press preset 2 again to select CLOCK DISP. Press g or f to turn ON or OFF the clock display on the monitor. For any other settings, press preset 2 or another preset button.
Other Useful Features Setting the XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) MUTE/SETUP You can set the Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display of the received channel. After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of “To display the SETUP screen” (page 29), perform the operation shown below. 1 g f Preset 4 Preset 5 2 3 Adjusting Source Signal Levels 1 2 3 When the monitor is open, press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The SETUP screen appears. Press preset 4 to select the RADIO setting mode.
Other Useful Features Switching the Tuner Mode 3 The CVA-1004 incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit your personal preferences. In the mute OFF mode: The volume level can be adjusted in the interrupt mode. NOTE When the mute ON mode is selected, sound will not produce. After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of “To display the SETUP screen” (page 29), perform the operation shown below.
Other Useful Features 3 TITLE MUTE/SETUP Press g or f to select the mode to display on the rear monitor. AUX-1/AUX-2/AUX-3∗ : The picture/sound of the device connected to Terminal AUX will be played on the rear-seat monitor. ∗ AUX NAME set in the “Setting the External Input” (page 37) will be displayed. NAV. : The navigation screen will be displayed on the rear-seat monitor and the voice guidance will be produced if the navigation system is connected. Preset 3 Preset 5 g f CHG/R.SEL SPE.
Other Useful Features ∗2 Setting the Visual Effect mode: Setting the External Input The Viual Effect mode can be set when a video source (e.g. DVD) is selected in AUX1/ AUX2/AUX3. for at least 2 1 Press and hold TITLE seconds. Each press toggles the setting between ON and OFF. 2 When Visual Effect is set to ON, press to select the desired mode. TITLE After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of "To display the SETUP screen" (page 29), perform the operation shown below.
Other Useful Features Switching Disc Mode SOURCE/PWR bass engine TITLE MUTE/ SETUP Preset buttons (1through 3) Use this function when connecting the optional CD/DVD player, changer. 1 Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/DVD changer mode. Example → External CD Changer ← g f BAND/ Preset 5 V.SEL → External DVD DVD changer ← Operating an External Audio Processor (Optional) TEL. Displaying Spectrum Analyzer When using the optional expansion box (KCE104V), you can use this function.
Other Useful Features ∗4 Set SPE.ANA to ON to select the SPE.ANA display (refer to “Displaying Spectrum Analyzer” on page 38). to select the desired SPE.ANA Press TITLE mode from 1 through 6 and SCAN. ∗5 The source, disc number, elapsed time, etc., are displayed. Simultaneous Operation You can watch the video portion of another source while listening to current source. After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of "To display the SETUP screen" (page 29), perform the operation shown below.
Other Useful Features MODE2 In the Mode 2 (Zoom), the monitor displays a normal picture wider to fit in the wide-screen monitor by unevenly stretching out. The center portion of the picture is stretched out only slightly in order to make the important center portion of the picture look natural. FUNC MODE3 Switching Display Mode After carrying out steps 1 to 3 of "To display the SETUP screen" (page 29), perform the operation shown below. 1 Press and hold FUNC for at least 2 seconds in the AUX mode.
Other Useful Features Operation with the Monitor Closed You can operate this unit with the monitor closed for the items below. Basic Operation Turning Power On and Off ...................................... 7 Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and Right)/ Fader (Between Front and Rear) ..................... 8 Audio Mute Function .............................................. 8 Radio Operation Manual Tuning ........................................................ 9 Automatic Seek Tuning ................
Information In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, 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. - If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with the vehicle's ignition off. • Improper power lead connections.
Information Indication for XM Radio Mode ANTENNA • The XM antenna is not connected to the XM radio module. - Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely to the XM radio module. UPDATING HI-TEMP (Monitor) HI TEMP (Sub-display) • Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature. - The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range. ERROR - 01 • Radio is being updated with latest encryption code. - Wait until encryption code is being updated.
Information Specifications MONITOR SECTION Screen Size LCD Type Operation System Number of Picture Elements Effective Number of Picture Elements Illumination System 6.5" Transparent type TN LCD TFT active matrix 280,800 pcs. (1,200 × 234) 99.99% or more U-shaped cold cathode fluorescent tube. FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio 87.7 – 107.9 MHz 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) 13.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 3 and 4 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Warning Caution 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 and Connections 3 Installation Installing the Monitor Lock Pin • Location Before final installation, make sure the display will not hamper gear shifting when it is opened and closed in the chosen location. NOTE Install at an angle within 30 degrees from horizontal. 1 Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard Mounting Bracket (Included) CVA-1004 Screws(M4x5) (Included) Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see Removal Procedure below). Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
Installation and Connections 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.
Installation and Connections Basic Connections Antenna 1 2 REMOTE OUT To remote input lead. (White/Brown) 3 FOOT BRAKE (Yellow/Black) To the foot brake cord or brake lamp cord. 4 5 ; 7 6 ILLUMINATION NORM 8 (Orange) REMOTE TURN-ON EQ/DIV 9 To amplifier or equalizer. (Blue/White) POWER ANT ! To power antenna. (Blue) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN " To vehicle phone. (Pink/Black) PARKING BRAKE # To the parking brake signal lead.
Installation and Connections 1 Remote Control Interface Connector Connect to the remote control interface box. 2 Remote Control Output Lead (White/Brown) Connect this lead to the remote control input lead. This lead outputs the controlling signals from the remote control. 3 Foot Brake Lead Connect to the vehicle’s foot brake lead or brake lamp lead.
Installation and Connections System Example 1: Refer also to Basic Connections. Speakers 2 Rear or Subwoofers∗ 1 Amplifier (NVE-N852A/NVE-N871A) " 3 Navigation System (Sold Separately) 6 NORM 4 5 ! EQ/DIV (Yellow) (Yellow) 7 (White) DVD Video Player (Sold Separately) (Red) REMOTE IN 8 REMOTE OUT (White/Brown) (White/Brown) 9 CD Changer (Ai-NET) (Sold Separately) # ∗ When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Rear speakers. When Subwoofer is set to ON: Output is from Subwoofer.
Installation and Connections 1 Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left. 2 RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) 3 RGB Cable (Included with NVE-N852, not included with NVE-N871A) 4 Ai-NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product equipped with Ai-NET. 5 Ai-NET Cable (Included with DVD video player) 6 System Switch When connecting an equalizer or divider using AiNET feature, place this switch in the EQ/DIV position.
Installation and Connections System Example 2 (connecting to the optional KCE-104V): Refer also to Basic Connections.
Installation and Connections Detail of the expansion box KCE-104V (sold separately) A (Red) B (Yellow) N ; (White) (White) , (Red) , (White) - (Red) (Red) M < (White) C (Red) < D (White) > ? @ 1 Ai-NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product equipped with Ai-NET. 2 Remote Control Output Lead (White/Brown) Connect this lead to the remote control input lead. This lead outputs the controlling signals from the remote control.
LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below. This Warranty covers Car Audio/Visual Products and Related Accessories ("the product"). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A.
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