Alpine CDE-135BT Owner's Manual

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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. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Shinagawa-ku, Victoria 3803, Australia Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-8787-1200 Phone 02-484781...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents ENGLISH Sound Setting Operating Instructions Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Middle Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and WARNING Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ WARNING ............6 Loudness/Defeat............14 CAUTION ............6 Audio Setup..............14 Equalizer Presets (F-EQ)........14 PRECAUTIONS ..........6 Turning Loudness On/Off ........14 Getting Started Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (3BAND EQ).............15...
Page 4 Contents ENGLISH BLUETOOTH Operation Call waiting function ...........26 Preset a number in the Phone Book Setup Before Using..........21 (Shortcut dial) ............26 About BLUETOOTH..........21 Dialing the preset number........26 Before Using BLUETOOTH Function ....21 Adjusting the volume when receiving a How to connect to a BLUETOOTH Call ................26 compatible device (Pairing) ......
Page 5 Contents ENGLISH Information In Case of Difficulty..........33 Basic................33 Radio................. 33 CD ................33 MP3 ................34 Audio ................ 34 iPod ................34 Indication for CD Player........34 ® Indication for Pandora Mode......34 Indication for Flash Memory......34 Indication for iPod Mode........
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 insert the disc again. recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players. Center Hole Center Hole...
Page 8 Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries CAUTION around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited. Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, • Android is a trademark of Google Inc. etc., is lost while using this product. ®...
Page 9: Getting Started
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Getting Started Detaching SOURCE/ Rotary encoder/ /ENTER Turn off the unit power. Press e 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 ...
Page 10: Adjusting Volume
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station Controllable with Remote Control you wish to store in the preset memory. 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 sensor.
Page 11: Presetting Stations Automatically
Presetting Stations Automatically CD/MP3 Press 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: Repeat Play
Repeat Play Folder/File Name Search (concerning MP3) Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback. Press a4. The song is played back repeatedly. Folder Name Search mode  a  (off )  a Only a track/file is repeatedly played back. During MP3 playback, press ENTER to activate the Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.
Page 13: About Mp3
Order of files About MP3 Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what is expected. Verify the writing order in the software’s documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as follows.
Page 14: Sound Setting
Audio Setup Sound Setting 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 the category you wish to modify. For details on how to change each setting, see the following sections below.
Page 15: Adjusting The Parametric Equalizer Curve (3Band Eq)
 Setting the Mid Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q)) Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (3BAND EQ) Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Mid bandwidth. You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more WIDE 0.75  MEDIUM 1.00  MEDIUM 1.25  appealing to your personal taste.
Page 16: Setting The Source Volume Level
Setting the Source Volume Level Setting the Subwoofer System The output level of each source is individually adjustable. For example, if When the subwoofer is on, you can select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the the TUNER level sounds lower than CD, its output can be adjusted desired subwoofer effect.
Page 17: Other Functions
Indicator/ iPod/iPhone/BT CD Mode MP3 Mode Other Functions Mode AUDIO Mode Artist Name Artist Name  — being displayed being displayed Text (Disc Album Name Album Name SOURCE/  Name ) being being displayed being displayed Rotary encoder/ /ENTER displayed Text (Track Song Name Song Name...
Page 18: Option Menu Setting
This operation can also be done by pressing BAND. Refer to Option Menu Setting “Call Switching Operation” on page 27. While calling, and the Voice Mute is activated, the microphone input will mute instantly and “VOICE MUTE” will blink. This You can quickly adjust the setting items relevant to the current SOURCE operation can also be done by pressing .
Page 19: Setup
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to SETUP normal mode automatically. General Setting GENERAL is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder/ /ENTER Setting the AUX SETUP Mode You can input the audio of an external device, (such as a Portable audio player) to the AUX connector of this unit.
Page 20: Display Setting
Display Setting iPod/iPhone Setting DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. “iPod” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Dimmer Control iPod/iPhone Search Mode Setting Set the Dimmer control to Auto to decrease the illumination brightness The unit allows you to search for the iPod/iPhone using eight different of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON.
Page 21: Bluetooth Operation
For details, refer to each individual function. • When you search for this unit using the BLUETOOTH compatible phone, the unit name is displayed as “Alpine CD Receiver”. Note • Set “HFP”, “AUDIO” or “BT PANDORA” to ON, and then perform Before Using BLUETOOTH Function BLUETOOTH SETUP operation.
Page 22: Setting The Bluetooth Connection (Bt In)
BLUETOOTH: Setting the BLUETOOTH Device  PAIRED DEV  VISIBLE M  SEARCH DEV  BT IN  SENDER ID  PB UPDATE  PB ORDER CALL SOUND Select one of 3 connected BLUETOOTH compatible devices that you  AUTO ANS ...
Page 23: Setting The Bluetooth Sound Quality
If this unit is successfully connected to a BLUETOOTH Setting the caller information display/ compatible device, “CONNECTED” is displayed, and then text message indicator ON/OFF the unit returns to normal mode. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be necessary to input a You can choose whether to use these functions according to the passcode.
Page 24: Setting The Received Calls Automatically (Auto Answer)
Choose the speaker in your vehicle from which you want to hear the call. Alpine reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.  Setting item: SPEAKER SL...
Page 25: Voice Dial Operation
Press f. Notes • You can perform this operation only when a voice dial compatible The outgoing method list is displayed. mobile phone is connected. If the mobile phone is not compatible with the voice dial, “NO SUPPORT” is displayed for 2 seconds. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the outgoing mode.
Page 26: Phone Book Alphabet Search Function
Phone book alphabet search function Preset a number in the Phone Book You can select the first three letters to search for a desired name in (Shortcut dial) phone book list by using the Phone book alphabet search function. Assign numbers that you dial frequently to presets for quick recall. You For example: can assign up to six frequently called phone numbers to number presets.
Page 27: Call Switching Operation
• During a call, sound on the BLUETOOTH audio source is muted. ® The CDE-135BT enables you to interact with your Pandora account by • If you operate the Hands-free phone (e.g. searching in the phonebook) ®...
Page 28: Thumbs" Feedback
If you attempt to skip songs beyond the limit, “SKIP LIMIT” is displayed. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “BY DATE”, and then • CDE-135BT remembers the source just before turning off the power. If ® press ENTER.
Page 29: Creating A New Station
Creating a New Station Flash Memory (optional) Based on currently playing track or artist, you can create a new station ® and save to your Pandora account. SOURCE/ During playback, press n 4 (New Station). ® The Pandora New Station screen is displayed. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “TRACK”...
Page 30: Remove Flash Memory
Remove Flash Memory iPod/iPhone (optional) Carefully, pull out the Flash Memory Device from the USB cable or the USB Port. SOURCE/ Close the cover of the USB Port. Rotary encoder/ /ENTER Notes • Change to a source other than the Flash Memory mode, and then remove the Flash Memory Device.
Page 31: Setting The Ipod Control
iPod classic (80 GB, 160 GB): Ver.1.1.2 Searching for a desired Song iPod nano (2nd generation): Ver.1.1.3 iPod with video: Ver.1.3 iPod nano (1st generation): Ver.1.3.1 An iPod/iPhone can contain thousands of songs. The unit for this reason • Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPhone. Correct function of can make various searches using the search function as shown below.
Page 32: Alphabet Search Function
• “NOAUDIOBOK” will be displayed if there is no Audiobook data in the Example 2: iPod/iPhone in AUDIOBOOK search mode. Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the end • If “iPod name” stored in the iPod/iPhone is selected in the desired (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song Playlist search mode, and ENTER is pressed, you can search for all and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.
Page 33: Repeat Play
This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly Repeat Play connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic Only Repeat One is available for the iPod/iPhone.
Page 34: Mp3
– Clean the disc. (refer to “Initial System Start-Up” on page 9) and press  again. • The disc has scratches. If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer. – Change the disc. • The pick-up lens is dirty.
Page 35: Indication For Ipod Mode
• A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used. • Power surge error. – Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit. Excessive voltage/current is supplied to the iPod/iPhone. – Try another iPod/iPhone, if available. NO SUPPORT BLUETOOTH mode •...
Page 36: Specifications
CHASSIS SIZE Specifications Width 178 mm (7") Height 50 mm (2") Depth 161 mm (6–3/8") FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.7~107.9 MHz NOSEPIECE SIZE Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 ohms) Width 170 mm (6–3/4") 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 μV/75 ohms) Height 46 mm (1–13/16")
Page 37: Installation And Connections
When connecting MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. the CDE-135BT to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other circuit of the CDE-135BT has the appropriate amperage.
Page 38: Installation
Installation • For the screw marked “ ”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. Slide the CDE-135BT into the dashboard until it clicks. This Caution ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the accidentally come out from the dashboard.
Page 39: Connections
Connections Antenna POWER ANT (Blue) To power antenna REMOTE TURN-ON (Blue/White) To amplifier (Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Not used (Orange) ILLUMINATION To the instrument cluster illumination lead (Red) IGNITION Ignition Key (Yellow) BATTERY (Black) Battery (Gray) Speakers SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Front Right (Gray/Black) (Violet/Black)
Page 40 Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or • If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away signal processor. from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various  Not used noise suppressors, contact them for further information.
Page 41: 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 contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.
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Alpine CDE-135BT Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions

Warning

Caution

Precautions

Getting Started

Radio

CD/Mp3

Sound Setting

Other Functions

Setup

BLUETOOTH Operation

Pandora ® Internet Radio (Optional)

Flash Memory (Optional)

Ipod/Iphone (Optional)

Information

Installation and Connections

Warning

Caution

Precautions

Limited Warranty

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