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Alpine CDE-163BT Owner's Manual

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CD/USB RECEIVER WITH ADVANCED BLUETOOTH
USB RECEIVER WITH ADVANCED BLUETOOTH
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
CDE-163BT
UTE-62BT
• 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.
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Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-30368Z36-B

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  • Page 1 • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. Thank you for purchasing this Alpine product. Please take a moment to protect your purchase by registering your product now at the following address: www.alpine-usa.com/registration. You will be informed of product and software updates (if applicable), special promotions, news about Alpine, and entered for a chance to win prizes.
  • Page 2 ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. 1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, Ota-ku, 161-165 Princes Highway, Viale Cristoforo Colombo, 8 Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia 20090 Trezzano sul Naviglio MI, Italy Phone: 03-5499-4531 Phone 03-8787-1200 Phone +39 02 484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS France S.A.R.L.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Slope (SLOPE) ........17 Adjusting Volume ............ 10 Adjusting the Level (LEVEL) ........17 Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF......17 Setting the Dimmer Control Setting the Subwoofer Phase......17 (CDE-163BT Only)............. 10 Setting the Subwoofer System ......17 Setting Time............... 10 Setting the Time Correction Unit Radio (LENGTH) ..............17 Adjusting the Time Correction (TCR).....17...
  • Page 4 Selecting the output speaker......31 Setting the interrupt mode ........25 Displaying the firmware version .....31 Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) Updating the firmware ........31 (CDE-163BT Only) ............26 Setting the stay on mode........26 Hands-Free Phone Control........31 Demonstration............26 About the Hands-Free Phone......31 Setting the Opening Screen Update....26 Answering a Call ...........31...
  • Page 5 Information Search Position Memory ........37 In Case of Difficulty ..........46 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ........ 38 Basic................46 Repeat Play..............38 Radio .................46 CD (CDE-163BT Only) ..........46 Displaying the Text..........38 MP3/WMA ...............47 ® Pandora internet radio (Optional) Audio.................47 ®...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. result in fire, etc. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing. KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • Page 7 We remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, and then CD players.
  • Page 8 Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora is currently available in the U.S., Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, Australia and New Zealand. etc., is lost while using this product.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    *4 Displayed only when BT IN is set to ON, refer to “Setting the / Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)” on page 29. *5 Not displayed when ALPINE APP is set to OFF, refer to “Setting the communication mode with a Smartphone (ALPINE APP)” Note on page 28.

  • Page 10: Attaching

    • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically. RESET switch Controllable with Remote Control This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control Adjusting Volume sensor.

  • Page 11: Radio

    Presetting Stations Automatically Radio Press OBAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. /SOURCE Rotary encoder   /ENTER 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.

  • Page 12: Rbds

    RBDS CD/MP3/WMA (CDE-163BT Only) /ENTER/OPTION  Rotary encoder Rotary encoder /SOURCE /ENTER      The RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) is a radio information Preset buttons system. (1 through 6) PTY (Program Type) Tuning Playback Press and hold ENTEROPTION for at least 2 seconds while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.

  • Page 13: Repeat And Random Play

    • Press t in the search mode to return to the previous mode. Repeat and Random Play Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 60 seconds. • To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press ENTER. Files in the folder may be searched.

  • Page 14: Terminology

    Method for creating MP3/WMA files Order of files Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA codecs. For Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user’s manual for that to the disc.

  • Page 15: Sound Setting

    *8 This item is also related to BASS ENGINE SQ mode when you Refer to “Switching the 2WAY/3WAY system mode” on page 21. adjust sound settings via the Alpine TuneIt App on a Smartphone. Refer to “Adjusting the sound via the Smartphone”...

  • Page 16: Setting Bass Engine Sq On/Off

    The name of the parameter currently selected is displayed. Setting contents: (INITIAL / TUNEIT A ~ TUNEIT E) −14 dB ~ +14 dB (Initial setting: ±0) * Only for CDE-163BT. Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (9BAND P-EQ) Adjusting the Crossover Settings...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Cut-Off Frequency (Frequency)

    Selecting the Cut-Off Frequency (FREQUENCY) Setting the Subwoofer Phase  2WAY System The subwoofer output phase is toggled between SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). Depending on the Setting contents: installation location of your subwoofer, one of these settings may sound FRONT / REAR / SUBW LPF better than the other.

  • Page 18: External Device

    (L) BASS ENGIN is set to OFF. Amplifier High • You can set this item via the Alpine TuneIt App on a Smartphone. Front (R) range (R) Refer to “Adjusting the sound via the Smartphone” on page 24. • If you switch the 2WAY/3WAY system (page 21) to 3WAY mode, you cannot adjust this item.

  • Page 19: About Time Correction

    • The Bass parameters affected contain EQ PRESETS, 9BAND EQ, Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8") SUBWOOFER (when set this item via Alpine TuneIt App), X-OVER, Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343 × 1,000 = 5.1 (ms) SUBW SYS and MX SETTING.
  • Page 20 Time Time Delay Distance Distance Delay Distance Distance Difference Difference Number (cm) (inch) Number (cm) (inch) (msec) (msec) 85.0 33.5 255.0 100.5 88.4 34.8 258.4 101.8 91.8 36.2 261.8 103.2 95.2 37.5 265.2 104.5 98.6 38.9 268.6 105.9 102.0 40.2 272.0 107.2 105.4...

  • Page 21: About The Crossover

    Adjusting to a frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner’s Manual. We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.

  • Page 22: Other Functions

    About the 2WAY/3WAY system mode Other Functions The X-OVER for a 2WAY system (frequency range is divided between highs for front/rear and lows for the Subwoofer). 2WAY mode Rotary encoder /SOURCE  /ENTER/OPTION Front high range Front high range speaker (L) speaker (R) Rear high range Rear high range...

  • Page 23: About "Text

    “SiriusXM Setting” on page 41. *8 PLAY MODE can be selected in this mode. For details, refer Option Menu Setting to “Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) (CDE-163BT Only)” on page 26. *9 Refer to “Setting the iPod Control” on page 36.

  • Page 24: Applying Tuneit

    Google Play. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. • A new received Notification prompt will last for 30 seconds. If there is Before these operations, set ALPINE APP to USB or BT depending on no operation within 30 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode.

  • Page 25: Setting

    LIST automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the APP: external device. ALPINE APP  TTS VOLUME  Setting item: INTERRUPT *1 Refer to “Sound Setting” on page 15. *2 Refer to “SiriusXM Setting” on page 41.

  • Page 26: Playing Mp3/Wma Data (Play Mode) (Cde-163Bt Only)

     Setting item: OPENING Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) Setting contents: (CDE-163BT Only) UPDATE NO (Initial setting) / UPDATE YES This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA data Create a new Text file in USB memory (preferably in the (created in Enhanced CD (CD Extra) format).

  • Page 27: Dimmer Control

    AUTO (Initial setting) / ON / OFF Setting contents: Note 200KHZ (Initial setting) / 100KHZ • For CDE-163BT, you can also adjust this item by pressing and holding DIM.. Setting the TUNER (FM) tone quality (FM SET) Adjusting the Dimmer Level This unit can set your preferred tonal quality for the FM analog radio stations.

  • Page 28: Application Setting (App)

    BT Hands Free Calling Setting the communication mode with a Smartphone (ALPINE APP)  /ENTER Set ALPINE APP to USB when an iPhone is connected, or set to BT /SOURCE Rotary encoder when an Android or a BlackBerry Smartphone is paired. ...

  • Page 29: How To Connect To A Bluetooth Compatible Device (Pairing)

    Using your Bluetooth compatible device, select the • Set BT IN to ON, and then perform Bluetooth SETUP operation. Refer “ALPINE”, etc. for pairing. to “Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)” on page 29. Press and hold YSETUP for at least 2 seconds to For Bluetooth compatible device with SSP activate the SETUP mode.

  • Page 30: Setting The Auto Pairing With Ipod/Iphone

    Setting the Auto Pairing with iPod/iPhone Setting the Bluetooth sound quality By setting this item to ON, the unit will auto pair when an iPod/iPhone Change these settings to improve the quality of the outgoing or is connected to this unit via the USB port. incoming call.

  • Page 31: Setting The Phone Book Update

    (AUTO) For information to update your Bluetooth firmware, please visit your local Alpine website or choose your country from Alpine home page When you select AUTO ON in this step, whenever the vehicle’s ignition (http://www.alpine-usa.com). is turned ON or after the phone is connected with this unit, the phone book will be updated automatically.

  • Page 32: Calling

    Dialing a Number In Incoming Missed Call Calling History Call History is recorded for the last dialed/received/missed calls (20 Telephone numbers for received calls (maximum number of call records records for each). There are various ways of making calls based on the is 20) that are missed, are stored in the Missed List.

  • Page 33: Voice Control Operation

    • If the selected name has more than one number registered in the phone Notes book, you need to turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired • If the name has several numbers registered in the phone book, press number, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Audio Operation

    • This unit plays back files in Flash Memory with the same controls and modes used for playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA. For details, Press . refer to “CD/MP3/WMA (CDE-163BT Only)” on page 12. A playback stops. Pressing again will resume a playback. • The root folder is displayed as “\ROOT”.

  • Page 35: About Mp3/Wma/Flac File Of Flash Memory

    About MP3/WMA/FLAC File of Flash Memory iPod/iPhone (optional) Playing back MP3/WMA/FLAC MP3/WMA files are prepared, then stored to a Flash Memory Device.  /ENTER/OPTION This unit can recognize at most 255 folders and 255 files per folder Rotary encoder stored in Flash Memory. Playback may not be performed if a Flash /SOURCE ...

  • Page 36: Setting The Ipod Control

    iPod nano (4th generation): Ver.1.0.4 Notes iPod classic (120 GB): Ver.2.0.1 • A song playing on the iPod/iPhone while it is connected to this unit will iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.1.3 continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection. •...

  • Page 37: Direct Search Function

    • Playback [ALL] is only applicable for those categories marked with“ ”, Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod/iPhone or selected search mode. Composer/Episode • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the search mode is canceled. •...

  • Page 38: Random Play Shuffle (M.i.x.)

    Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) Displaying the Text The Shuffle function of the iPod/iPhone is displayed as s on this unit. You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod/iPhone. Press k. Shuffle Albums: The songs on each album are played back in the order they were Each press changes the display.

  • Page 39: Pandora ® Internet Radio (Optional)

    Android OS and BlackBerry OS with this then press ENTER. unit. ® • Before this operation, set ALPINE APP to USB or BT depending on the Pandora will play that station. connected Smartphone. For details, refer to “Application Setting (APP)”...

  • Page 40: Shuffle

    Notes Creating a New Station • The shared station is marked with “H” in search list. The current station is marked with “K” in the search list. And then if the current station is a shared station, the station will be marked with “J”. Based on currently playing track or artist, you can create a new station •...

  • Page 41: Siriusxm Satellite Radio Operation

    ® Press VSOURCE to activate the Satellite Radio (SIRIUS SiriusXM Satellite Radio XM) mode. Press  or  to select the desired channel. Operation Holding down  or  will rapidly browse through the channels. Alternatively, you can enter the number of the desired channel using the numeric keypad on an optional remote control.

  • Page 42: Setting The Favorite Sports Team Alerts

    ALERT Repeat steps 2 to 3 until the 4 digits of the passcode are This menu option allows you to temporarily disable the Artist/ entered, and then press ENTER. Song Alerts for all Artists/Songs. When the Alerts are re-enabled, After the correct passcode is entered, the CLEAR ALL/LOCKED individual Artist/Song Alert disabled in the ALERT LIST menu CH/EDIT CODE items can be selected.

  • Page 43: Checking The Siriusxm Radio Id Number

    • SmartFavorites channels are the same as Preset channels on this Checking the SiriusXM Radio ID Number Owner’s Manual. ™ TuneScan Function The SiriusXM Radio ID is required for activation and can be found by tuning to Channel 0 as well as by looking on the label found on the If you’ve got more than one Favorites music channel, you’ve got a lot of SiriusXM Connect tuner and its’...

  • Page 44: Receiving And Tuning To An Alert

    Turn the Rotary encoder to select ALERT MEMO, and then Searching by Channel press ENTER. Turn the Rotary encoder to choose SAVE ART? or SAVE Enter Search mode and turn the Rotary encoder to select SONG? (when available), and then press ENTER. ALL CHANS.

  • Page 45: Searching By Featured Favorites

    Note Replay Function • Press k, the information of the broadcasting channels will be displayed. Each time you press k, the display changes as below. The Replay feature allows you to pause, rewind and replay live SiriusXM League name/Team name  channel number  channel name  Satellite Radio programming.

  • Page 46: Itunes Radio Tagging

    The m indicator will light when a song playing on a SiriusXM unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly channel has tag information available. connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Information on using the iTunes song tagging feature is described below:...

  • Page 47: Mp3/Wma

    NO FILE switch (refer to “Initial System Start-Up” on page 10) and press  again. If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer. • No song (file) is stored in the Flash Memory. – Connect the Flash Memory device after storing songs (files).

  • Page 48: Indication For Ipod Mode

    UPDATING • A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used. • The search mode is activated during song downloading. – Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit. – No necessary operation. Bluetooth mode •...

  • Page 49: Indication For Pandora ® Mode

    NO SERVICE AVAILABLE ® • The channel that you have requested is not a valid SiriusXM channel • You switched CDE-163BT/UTE-62BT to Pandora mode by pressing VSOURCE with a Smartphone connected, without launching or or the channel that you were listening to is no longer available.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 530 ~ 1,710 kHz Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 22.5 μV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION (CDE-163BT Only) Frequency Response 5 ~ 20,000 Hz (±1 dB) Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits Total Harmonic Distortion 0.008% (at 1 kHz)

  • Page 51: Installation And Connections

    When connecting CHILDREN. the CDE-163BT/UTE-62BT to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult the intended circuit of the CDE-163BT/UTE-62BT has the a physician immediately.

  • Page 52: Installation

    This unit • 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. Note •...

  • Page 53: Mounting The Microphone

    Mounting the Microphone For the sake of safety, mount the microphone in the following location. • In a stable and secure location. • In a location that does not inhibit safely driving the vehicle. • Mount the microphone in a location where the driver’s voice can easily be picked up.

  • Page 54: Connections

    Connections (Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN To External unit (Blue) POWER ANT To power antenna (Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON To amplifier (Orange) ILLUMINATION To the instrument cluster illumination lead (Red) IGNITION Ignition Key (Yellow) BATTERY (Black) Battery Speakers (White/Black) 2WAY system 3WAY system SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Front high...
  • Page 55  Steering Remote Control Interface Connector To steering remote control interface box. You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  MIC Input To Microphone.

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. (“Alpine”), is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and is pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.
  • Page 57 N’oubliez pas de consacrer un moment à la protection de votre achat en enregistrant votre produit dès maintenant à l’adresse suivante : www.alpine-usa.com/registration. Recuerde que con solo unos pocos pasos podrá proteger su producto, registrándolo a través de la siguiente...

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