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Alpine DVA-7996 Owner's Manual

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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.
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
Sankei Kikaku Co., Ltd.
1-13-38, Hinodai, Hino, Tokyo, Japan
DVA-7996
FM/AM DVD Player
DIGITAL VIDEO
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
• MODE D'EMPLOI
Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil.
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,
Victoria 3173, Australia
Phone 03-9769-0000
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Kreuzerkamp 7, 40878 Ratingen,
Germany
Phone 02102-4550
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.
13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands,
Milton Keynes MK14 5BU, U.K.
Phone 01908-611556
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris
Nord II, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy
Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France
Phone 01-48638989
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8,
20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava) - APDO 133,
Spain
Phone 945-283588
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in Japan (S)
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  • Page 1 FM/AM DVD Player DIGITAL VIDEO Please read before using this equipment. Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia Phone 03-9769-0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH...
  • Page 2 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus model is a super-compact 6-disc changer with a CD-R/RW PLAY BACK. Changeurs de CD Alpine : vous avez le choix! Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ... 3 CAUTION ... 3 PRECAUTIONS ... 3 Discs playable on this unit ... 5 Notes on Using Remote Control ... 6 Battery Replacement ... 6 Basic Operation Detaching the Front Panel ... 7 Attaching the Front Panel ... 7 Initial System Start-Up ...
  • Page 4 Changing the digital output setting ... 40 Operating DVDs and video CDs using the front panel ... 42 Remote Control Operation Operating audio for the DVA-7996 ... 43 Operating the DVD player/DVD changer (sold separately) ... 44 Operating the Navigation (sold separately) ... 45 Operating a sold separately TV monitor ...

  • Page 5: Warning

    HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.
  • Page 6 Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism. Installation Location Make sure the DVA-7996 will not be installed in a location subjected to: • Direct sun and heat • High humidity and water •...

  • Page 7: Discs Playable On This Unit

    Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback again. Tips for making your own CDs The DVA-7996 plays DVD Video, Video CD, Audio CD and has a built in MP3 decoder. The following information is designed to help you create your own music CDs (either Audio CD or MP3 encoded CD-R/RW files).

  • Page 8: Notes On Using Remote Control

    • Disc terminology Title If titles are programmed for the DVD, these are the largest unit of division of the information recorded on the disc. Chapter Each Title may also be divided into smaller divisions called Chapters. These can be specific scenes or musical selections.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation POWER RESET The DVA-7996 can be operated using both the buttons on the main unit and the included remote control unit (except for some operations). The section on audio operations (excluding DVD and video CD operations) mainly describes operations using the buttons on the main unit.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left And Right)/Fader (Between Front And Rear)/Defeat

    Basic Operation BAND MODE (Rotary encoder) DISP/B.OUT CENTER f MUTE X-OVER Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat Press the MODE (Rotary encoder) button repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: BALANCE FADER SUBWOOFER*...

  • Page 11: Setting The Bass Control

    Setting the Bass Control You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. Press the CENTER f button to select the BASS (bass Center frequency) control mode. BASS TREBLE normal mode Setting the bass Center frequency: Press the DN or UP button to select the...

  • Page 12: About The Time Correction

    To correct this, the DVA-7996 is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased distance for those speakers.

  • Page 13: Bass Focus

    Bass Focus The time difference between the front-rear/left-right speakers, can be adjusted at the same time. With an initial delay of 0.1 ms for each of the 0 to 99 steps, audible time correction can be done. Press the T.CORR button to select the Bass Focus mode.

  • Page 14: Time Correction

    Basic Operation BAND SOURCE T.CORR Rotary encoder/Q. S. Time Difference Table Time Time Number of Number of Difference Difference Steps Steps (ms) (ms) Time Correction Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Time Correction” (page 10). Make time corrections by pressing the T.CORR button. Each press changes the modes as follows: Bass Focus mode Time correction mode...

  • Page 15: Quick Searching Function

    Quick Searching Function You can easily select tracks and files. Press the SOURCE button to set the desired source mode. (CD mode is explained here as an example) When setting the CD mode, press and hold the Q.S. button for at least 2 seconds. The mode changes to the Q.S.

  • Page 16: Displaying The Title/Text

    Basic Operation Rotary encoder BAND TITLE Displaying the Title/Text It is possible to display the Disc/Station on the audio display if the title has been previously inputted. For details, see “Titling Disc/Stations” (page 15). Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.

  • Page 17: Titling Discs/Stations

    Titling Discs/Stations It is possible to title your favorite Disc's (CD, DVD, Video CD) or radio stations. You cannot input titles on MP3 discs. Press the TITLE button and select the title display mode. For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 14). Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 18: Setup Operation

    MODE/Rotary encoder SETUP Setting the Sound Quality of the Tuner The DVA-7996 incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage. Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 19: Sound (Beep) Guide Function

    NOTES It is not possible to adjust the subwoofer output level when “SUB-W LINK” is selected and the rear DVD function is turned on. Any subwoofer adjustment (level or phase) made while the rear DVD function is turned on, is stored in memory. The settings stored are recalled the next time the rear DVD function is turned on (only when our company's external processor is disconnected.).

  • Page 20: Setting The External Input Defeat Mode

    SETUP Operation Rotary encoder BAND SETUP Setting the External Input Defeat Mode Turn DEFEAT ON to bypass BASS, TREBLE and MX settings for any source using the external input. Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the DN or UP button to select “INT.”...

  • Page 21: Radio Operation

    Radio Operation SOURCE TUNE/A.ME BAND Preset buttons (1 through 6) Manual Tuning Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency appears in the display. Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. Each press changes the band: Press the TUNE button repeatedly until “DX SEEK”...

  • Page 22: Cd Player Operation

    CD Player Operation SOURCE Select buttons (1 through 6) REPEAT Opening and Closing the Movable display Press the button. The movable display will open. To close the movable display, press the The movable display will close. NOTES Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it may result in malfunction of the unit.

  • Page 23: Repeat Play

    See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page 22 for (off) selecting the CD Changers. NOTES The controls on the DVA-7996 for CD Changer operation are operative only when a CD Changer is connected. The “Changer” indicator illuminates when a CD Changer is connected.

  • Page 24: Multi-Changer Selection

    Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control (RUE-4190) to activate the CD Changer mode. Press the BAND button on the DVA-7996 or the RUE- 4190 to activate the CD Changer Selection mode. The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8 seconds after step 2 is performed.

  • Page 25: Mp3 Operation

    Select buttons (1 through 6) SOURCE Playing MP3 Files The DVA-7996 will play back MP3 files stored on CD- ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. The format used must be compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2. For further information about playing or storing MP3 files, refer to pages 25 and 26 before using the unit.

  • Page 26: Selecting Folders

    MP3 Operation Rotary encoder BAND SETUP FOLDER DN Selecting Folders Press the FOLDER DN or FOLDER UP button to select the folder. NOTE If a CD changer applicable to MP3 is connected: In CD changer mode, press the “F” button to illuminate the “FUNC”...

  • Page 27: Setting The Range Of Mp3 File Selection

    Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection You can set the range of MP3 file selection to “entire disc contents” or “folder contents only.” Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the DN or UP button to select DISC/ FOLDER (file selection range).
  • Page 28 MP3 Operation Corresponding File Systems This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember. The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory). File/folder names are limited to 31 characters (including the extension).

  • Page 29: Xm Radio Operation

    XM's programming. This number is an 8 character alphanumeric number that is printed on a label directly on the XM Receiver. It can also be displayed on the screen of the DVA-7996 in the following way. While receiving XM1/XM2, press the button to select channel “0.”...

  • Page 30: Storing Xm Channel Presets

    XM Radio Operation Preset buttons (1 through 6) BAND TITLE Storing XM Channel Presets Press the BAND button to select the desired band (XM1 or XM2) you want to store. After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1 through 6) that you want to store the station on for at least 2 seconds.

  • Page 31: Dvd/Video Cd Operation

    DVD/Video CD Operation • DVD and video CD operations can be performed from both the remote control unit and the main unit (except for some operations). This section mainly describes operations from the remote control unit. For instructions on operating using the buttons on the main unit, see page 42.

  • Page 32: Stopping Playback (Pre-Stop)

    DVD/Video CD Operation ENTER Joystick 0 ~ 9 • If a menu screen appears On DVDs and video CDs with playback control (PBC), menu screens may appear automatically. If this happens, perform the operation described below to start playback. NOTE For many discs, the menu screen can also be displayed by pressing the MENU or TITLE button (for at least 2 seconds).

  • Page 33: Playing Still Frames (Pausing)

    Playing still frames (pausing) During playback, press the Press the button to resume playback. NOTES No sound is played during the still frame mode. The image or sound may stop temporarily when playback starts from the pause mode. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 34: Searching Directly By Chapter Or Track Number

    DVD/Video CD Operation ENTER Joystick 0 ~ 9 AUDIO Searching directly by chapter or track number Use this function to easily move to the beginnings of the chapters or tracks on the disc. Except during the stop mode, input the number of the chapter or track you want to play using the number keys (“0”...

  • Page 35: Switching The Subtitles (Subtitle Language)

    Switching the subtitles (subtitle language) With DVDs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded, the subtitle language can be switched during playback; moreover, subtitles can be hidden. During playback, press and hold the SUB T. button. The subtitle switches between the languages recorded on the disc each time the button is pressed;...

  • Page 36: Rear Dvd Function

    SOURCE, ANGLE UP/DN, A. PROC, BAND) cannot be performed. The volume of any add-on displays (rear monitor, etc.) cannot be adjusted from the DVA-7996. Adjust the volume on the display itself. In addition, its sound cannot be muted. The function for external interruption of the sound of...

  • Page 37: Dvd Default Settings (Setup)

    DVD Default Settings (SETUP) ENTER Joystick Changing the language settings The audio language, subtitle language and menu language can be set according to your preferences. Once set, this becomes the default language. This function is convenient when you always want to listen in English. (Not all discs allow changing the default language.

  • Page 38: Changing The Tv Screen Settings

    DVD Default Settings (SETUP) ENTER Joystick 0 ~ 9 AUTO The disc is played with the subtitle language set as the priority language for the disc. (SUBTITLE/ MENU LANGUAGE only) OTHERS Set this to play the disc with a language other than one of the languages displayed.

  • Page 39: Changing The Country Code Setting

    4 : 3 PAN-SCAN Select this when connected to a conventional 4:3 size monitor. The picture will fill the entire TV screen. However, due to the mismatch in aspect ratio, parts of the movie at the extreme left and right sides will not be visible (when playing a 16 : 9 size movie).

  • Page 40: Setting The Rating Level (Parental Lock)

    DVD Default Settings (SETUP) ENTER Joystick 0 ~ 9 Setting the rating level (parental lock) Use this function to restrict the viewing of movies to children of appropriate age levels only. NOTE When the settings are changed, the old settings are overwritten.

  • Page 41: Changing The Down Sampling Setting

    • Changing the rating level temporarily Some discs may request that you Tips change the rating level set in the default settings during playback. In this case, the following message appears on the monitor screen: Still picture Still Picture If this screen appears, change the level as follows: •...

  • Page 42: Changing The Digital Output Setting

    ENTER Joystick Changing the digital output setting Use the following procedure to set the digital audio signal output from the DVA-7996. NOTE When the settings are changed, the old settings are overwritten. Make a note of the current settings before making changes.
  • Page 43 Audio output/Optical digital audio output Disc Audio recording format Dolby Digital Linear 48kHz/16bit 48kHz/20bit 48kHz/24bit 96kHz/16bit 96kHz/20bit 96kHz/24bit MPEG2 Video CD MPEG1 Linear MPEG 32kHz/16bit Audio Layer3 44.1kHz/16bit Bit Rate: 32kbps 320kbps 48kHz/16bit When CSS scramble is on : LPCM (48kHz/16 bit) When CSS scramble is off : no output Digital output Down sampling...

  • Page 44: Operating Dvds And Video Cds Using The Front Panel

    DVD Default Settings (SETUP) Operating DVDs and video CDs using the front panel 1 Rear DVD Button (page 34) Change the setting of the rear DVD function. Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to switch the remote control sensor. Button (pages 30, 31) Pause/Playback DN Button (pages 30)

  • Page 45: Remote Control Operation

    Press the button and the band will change. CD/Changer mode: To switch the disc mode. i MODE Change Switch Set to the “AUDIO” side to operate the DVA-7996. Set to the “EXT DVD” side to operate a separately sold DVD product.

  • Page 46: Operating The Dvd Player/Dvd Changer (Sold Separately)

    Selects the item displayed on the screen. q ENTER Button Decides the selected item. w MUTE Button Decreases the volume of DVA-7996 in a moment. Press the button again to cancel. e MENU/SETUP Button Displays the DVD menu. Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to access SETUP (initial setting).

  • Page 47: Operating The Navigation (Sold Separately)

    Alpine navigation system. Operating a sold separately TV monitor To operate a separately sold Alpine TV monitor, press the mode change switch on the rear of the remote control unit. Operate while the transmission indicator is blinking. Included remote control unit operation seal: Apply the seal for the type of TV monitor you are using to the rear of the remote control unit.

  • Page 48: Information

    Information About DVDs Music CDs and DVDs have grooves (tracks) in which the digital data is recorded. The data is represented as microscopic pits recorded into the track – these pits are read by a laser beam to play the disc. On DVDs, the density of the tracks and pits is twice that of CDs, so DVDs can contain more data in less space.

  • Page 49: Terminology

    DTS digital audio processor (PXA-H900/PXA-H700). The DVD video software must also have a DTS sound track. The DVA-7996 has a built-in DTS 2-channel audio decoder. Analog audio outputs are available. Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is the technology used to decode programs encoded in Dolby Surround.

  • Page 50: List Of Language Codes

    Information List of language codes (For details, see pages 35, 36.) Abbreviation Code Language 6565 Afar 6566 Abkhazian Afrikaans 6570 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 6583 Assamese 6589 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani Bashkir 6665 6669 Byelorussian 6671 Bulgarian 6672 Bihari 6673 Bislama Bengali, Bangla 6678 6679...

  • Page 51: List Of Country Codes

    List of country codes (For details, see page 37.) Abbreviation Code Country 6568 Andorra 6569 United Arab Emirates Afghanistan 6570 6571 Antigua and Barbuda 6573 Anguilla 6576 Albania 6577 Armenia Netherlands Antilles 6578 6579 Angola 6581 Antarctica 6582 Argentina 6583 American Samoa Austria 6584...
  • Page 52 Information Abbreviation Code Country 8069 Peru 8070 French Polynesia 8071 Papua New Guinea 8072 Philippines 8075 Pakistan 8076 Poland 8077 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 8078 Pitcairn 8082 Puerto Rico 8084 Portugal 8087 Palau 8089 Paraguay 8165 Qatar 8269 Reunion 8279 Romania 8285 Russian Federation...

  • Page 53: In Case Of Difficulty

    - Press the button. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer. MP3 is not played back. • Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.
  • Page 54 If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer. • The temperature in the car is too low. - Raise the temperature in the car to normal temperature.

  • Page 55: Indication For Cd Changer

    - 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.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Information Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.7 – 107.9 MHz Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 V/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 V/75 ohms) Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB Stereo Separation 45 dB Capture Ratio 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION...

  • Page 57: Installation And Connections

    (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the DVA-7996 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the DVA-7996 has the appropriate amperage.

  • Page 58: Installation

    Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the DVA-7996. Connect all other leads of the DVA-7996 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.

  • Page 59: Connections

    Connections White/Brown Choke coil /Fuse Ai-NET NORM EQ/DIV AUX OUT Cable POWER ANT Blue REMOTE TURN-ON Blue/White AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Pink/Black REMOTE IN ILLUMINATION Orange IGNITION BATTERY Yellow Black Antenna To power antenna To amplifier or equalizer To vehicle phone To remote control output lead To the instrument cluster illumination lead...
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: System Example

    When connecting with PXA-H510 : • Connect the fiber digital input terminal to the DVD. • DVA-7996, DVA-5200 or DVA-5205 cannot be connected simultaneously when fiber digital is in use. Set the system switch to “NORM” when only a...
  • Page 63 GARANTIE LIMITÉE Fidèles à leur engagement de ne fournir que des produits de qualité, ALPINE ELECTRONIQUE DE L'AMERIQUE INC. et ALPINE ELECTRONIQUE DU CANADA INC. (Alpine) sont heureuses de vous offrir cette garantie. Nous vous suggérons de le lire attentivement et en entier. Si vous avez la moindre question, veuillez contacter l'un de nos concessionnaires ou appeler directement Alpine au numéros Liste ci-dessous.

  • Page 64: Limited Warranty

    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.

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