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Alpine DVA-9861 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.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co., Ltd.
No.24 Liaohexisan Road, Dalian Economic&Technical
Development Zone, China
DVA-9861
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.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Cedex, France
Phone 01-48638989
R
TM
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
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China (Y)
68-04123Z61-A
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  • Page 1 Development Zone, China 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. 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia Phone 03-8787-1200 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany...
  • Page 2 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 ... 4 CAUTION ... 4 PRECAUTIONS ... 4 Discs playable on this unit ... 6 Getting Started Turning Power On and Off ... 8 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ... 8 Initial System Start-Up ... 9 Adjusting Volume ...
  • Page 4 SETUP Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off ... 24 Setting the Subwoofer System ... 25 Visual Customizing Dimmer Control ... 25 Scroll Type Setting ... 25 Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL) ... 25 HD Radio Station Call Setting ... 25 Demonstration ... 25 External Device Connecting an MP3 Changer (PLAY MODE) ...
  • Page 5 iPod™ (Optional) Playback ... 45 Searching for a desired Song ... 45 Searching by Playlist ... 45 Searching by artist name ... 45 Searching by album name ... 46 Searching by song name ... 46 Direct Search Function ... 46 Select Playlist/Artist/Album ...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    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 Centre for repairing. DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.
  • Page 7 Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism. Installation Location Make sure the DVA-9861 will not be installed in a location subjected to: • Direct sun and heat • High humidity and water •...

  • Page 8: Discs Playable On This Unit

    Hybrid Audio CD and Data (MP3/WMA) CD-R/RW discs: The DVA-9861 can read either sector on the disc. Choose CD-DA to play the CD audio section or MP3/WMA to play the MP3/WMA...
  • Page 9 If the disc is not closed (finalized), additional data may be added. Once this additional data has been recorded, this becomes a “multisession” CD. The DVA-9861 can only read multisession DATA Formatted discs (MP3/WMA files - Not Audio CD files).

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started SOURCE/ Rotary encoder (OPEN) MUTE POWER MODE About the alphanumeric display of this unit • All English lower case characters are displayed as upper case on this unit. • The alphanumeric display in the following table shows alphanumeric characters/numbers that may be difficult to distinguish.

  • Page 11: Initial System Start-Up

    Attaching 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. •...

  • Page 12: Radio

    Radio Rotary SOURCE/ BAND encoder POWER MODE FUNC. Preset buttons (1 through 6) This unit cannot receive HD Radio™ signals (digital terrestrial radio). In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an optional HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the Ai- NET bus.

  • Page 13: Frequency Search Function

    Frequency Search Function You can search for a radio station by its frequency. Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in Radio mode to activate Frequency Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired frequency. Only when the Radio mode is active * Operation is not required during HD Radio reception.

  • Page 14: Repeat Play

    • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either. • If the CD does not eject, press and hold • The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data and WMA data.

  • Page 15: Searching From Cd Text

    Searching from CD Text Tracks can be searched and played by using the CD text on the disc. In the case of discs and changers that do not support text, searches can be made by using the track numbers. Press during play.
  • Page 16 Method for creating MP3/WMA files Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user’s manual for that software. MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have the file extension “mp3”...

  • Page 17: Dvd/Video Cd

    • To view DVD/Video CD, the optional TV monitor is required. • DVA-9861 automatically changes the video output signal (NTSC or PAL), according to the disc. To set NTSC or PAL on the connected monitor, refer to the Owner's Manual of the monitor.

  • Page 18: Searching By Program

    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. • This operation is controlled using the remote control unit. •...

  • Page 19: Finding The Beginning Of Chapters Or Tracks

    * Set “VCAP” (Video Capable Audio Player) or “VOFF” (Video OFF) in Custom Setup. For details, refer to “Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode” (page 31). • No sound is played during fast-forwarding/fast-reversing. • Fast-forwarding/fast-reversing of only a track being played back can be made on the Video CD equipped with PBC (play back control).

  • Page 20: Searching By Group Number

    Searching by Group Number A group number on a DVD identifies various audio sections similar to chapters for video. Use this function to easily find positions on the DVD using its group number. • This operation is performed by the remote control unit. When playback stops, input the number of the group you want to play using the numeric keypad (“0”...

  • Page 21: Switching The Audio Tracks

    VIDEO CD The track is played repeatedly. The entire disc is played repeatedly (Factory default) Playback does not repeat. Set “VCAP” or “VOFF” in Custom Setup. For detail, refer to “Setting the DVD Audio Playback Mode” (page 31). Displayed only in the changer mode. •...

  • Page 22: Displaying The Disc Status

    Displaying the Disc Status Use the procedure described below to display the status (title number, chapter number, etc.) of the currently playing DVD on the monitor screen. • This operation is performed by the remote control unit. During playback, press DISP./TOP M. The playback status is displayed.

  • Page 23: Sound Setting

    Sound Setting SOURCE/ Rotary encoder BAND MENU POWER MODE Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat Press MODE repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: BASS TREBLE SUBW* BALANCE DEFEAT VOLUME BASS Bass level: –7 ~ +10 Treble level: –7 ~ +7...

  • Page 24: Setting The Treble Control

    Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode, then press MODE. BASS ENGINE SETUP Press to select the TREBLE (treble Center frequency) control mode. BASS TREBLE Setting the Treble Center Frequency...

  • Page 25: Other Functions

    Other Functions FUNC. Displaying the Text Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to display the folder name, the file name, and the tag, etc., while playing MP3/WMA files.

  • Page 26: Displaying Time

    To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold FUNC. for at least 2 seconds Setting the Wallpaper A data file downloaded from the ALPINE Owner’s website is written to a CD-R/CD-RW disc, and automatically uploaded when the disc is inserted into the DVA-9861.

  • Page 27: Setting The Subwoofer System

    Setting the Subwoofer System SUBW SYS1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS2 Select either SYS1 or SYS2 for the desired subwoofer effect. SUBW SYS1: Subwoofer level changes according the main volume setting. SUBW SYS2: Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting.

  • Page 28: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Connecting to an External Amplifier POWER IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER IC OFF When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier. POWER IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre- amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier connected to the speakers.

  • Page 29: Setting The Language

    When the setting is complete, press SETUP. The setup returns to normal mode. • When settings are changed, old settings are overwritten. Make a note of the current settings before making changes. If the vehicles battery is disconnected, the settings will be cleared and will return to the factory settings.

  • Page 30: Setting The Rating Level (Parental Lock)

    3 Press to select “COUNTRY CODE,” then press ENT. 4 Press to select AUTO or OTHERS. AUTO : The primary country code among those recorded is played. OTHERS : The setting content changes to “OTHER” if the desired country code is input. If AUTO is selected, press ENT.

  • Page 31: Audio Setup

    Setting the Digital Output Use the following procedure to set the digital audio signal output from the DVA-9861. Setting item: DIGITAL OUT ENT. Further setting items: DOLBY D / DTS...

  • Page 32: Setting The Downmix Mode

    Audio output/Optical digital audio output Disc Audio recording format Format LPCM 44.1/176.4kHz (CD-DA, DVD-V, DVD- 48/96/192kHz A, DVD-VR) PPCM 44.1/88.2/ (DVD-A) 176.4kHz 48/96/192kHz Dolby Digital 48kHz (-EX) (DVD-V, DVD- A, DVD-VR) DTS (-ES) 44.1kHz (CD-DA, DVD-V, DVD- 48/96kHz MPEG1Layer 44.1kHz (VCD, DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD- 48kHz...

  • Page 33: Custom Setup

    Custom Setup RETURN SETUP Custom Setup Operation • Custom Setup Operation is performed by the remote control unit. The following 5 steps are common to each of the Custom Setup settings. Refer to the specific section for details. Press SETUP before inserting a disc, or when in stop mode.

  • Page 34: Sat Radio Receiver (Optional)

    This number is an 8 character (for XM Radio) or 12 character (for SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found on the SAT Receiver. It can also be displayed on the screen of the DVA-9861 in the following way. While receiving a SAT Radio band, press to select channel “0”...

  • Page 35: Setting The Tuning Method

    Setting the Tuning Method You can set the tuning method. You can select the received stations in channel No. order or in channel name order (alphabetic order). To customers using the SIRIUS Tuner Box: For details about functions, refer to the SIRIUS Tuner Box Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 36: Quick Search Function

    Quick Search Function You can search for all Channels. Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in XM or SIRIUS mode to activate Quick Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel within 10 seconds. The selected Channel is received. Receiving Weather or Traffic information from SAT Radio Press and hold...

  • Page 37: External Audio Processor (Optional)

    Pro Logic II, DTS and PCM modes.) Storing Settings in the Memory (page 43) (Storing all the settings and adjustments made on the DVA-9861 (not only the above settings/adjusts) in the memory) In case of combining the Automatic adjustments etc.

  • Page 38: Setting The Speakers

    Setting the Speakers Check that Defeat mode is off (page 21). Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds. The audio processor control mode is activated. Select the SP SELECT mode by pressing MUTE repeatedly. Press MODE to select the speaker. Select any kind of speaker or set speaker to ON/OFF by turning the Rotary encoder.

  • Page 39: X-Over Adjustment

    X-OVER Adjustment Check that Defeat mode is off (page 21). Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds. The audio processor control mode is activated. Select the X-OVER mode by pressing MUTE repeatedly. Select L+R or L/R by pressing and holding BAND for at least 2 seconds.

  • Page 40: Inputting The Time Correction

    In other words, setting the time correction value for the front left speaker to 5.1 (ms) sets a virtual distance matching the distance to the farthest speaker. 5.1ms 0.5m 2.25m The sound is uneven because Time correction eliminates the distance between the the difference between the listening position and the time required for the sound...

  • Page 41: Parametric Equalizer Adjustments

    Select the frequency by turning the Rotary encoder, then press MODE. Adjustable frequency: FRONT/REAR/CENTER: 20Hz - 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps) SUBWOOFER: 20Hz - 160Hz (in 1/3 octave steps) Adjust the level (LEVEL) (±9dB 1dB step) by turning the Rotary encoder, then press MODE. To adjust other frequencies, repeat steps 6 and 7.

  • Page 42: Setting Bass Compressor

    Setting Bass Compressor You can adjust the sound of low frequencies as desired. Check that Defeat mode is off (page 21). Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds. The audio processor control mode is activated. Select the BASS SOUND mode by pressing MUTE. Select BASS COMP.

  • Page 43: Setting Of Dolby Digital

    Setting of Dolby Digital Adjusting the speaker levels The test tones help to make the volume adjustments of the different speakers. When levels are equal, a strong sense of presence can be heard from the different speakers at the listening position. •...

  • Page 44: Achieving Powerful High Volume Sound

    When the setting is complete, press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds. The unit returns to the normal mode. • This adjustment is effective when the setting of the center speaker to SMALL or LARGE in the speaker setup settings. •...

  • Page 45: Linear Pcm Setting

    When the setting is complete, press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds. The unit returns to the normal mode. • This adjustment is effective when the setting of the center speaker is SMALL or LARGE in the speaker setup settings. •...

  • Page 46: Remote Control Operation

    Remote Control Operation Remote Control Button Name A.PROC. BAND (more than 2 seconds) ENT. Numeric Keypad (1 to 6) Function Recalls the audio processor mode Switches the audio processor mode Cancels the audio processor mode Changes the adjusting item Changes the adjusting item Switches L+R or L/R Adjusts the selected setting item and changes the set contents Adjusts the selected setting item and changes the set contents...

  • Page 47: Ipod™ (Optional)

    Buttons MODE 1 through 6 An iPod™ can be connected to the DVA-9861 by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i). When the DVA-9861 is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod™ are not functional.

  • Page 48: Searching By Album Name

    To search for a song of the selected album 1 After selecting the album in step 2* to the song search mode of the selected album. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder* to select a song and press MODE. The selected song is played back. •...

  • Page 49: Quick Search

    The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128 (128 byte). • Some characters may not be correctly displayed. • “NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not compatible with the DVA-9861. (off) TRACK No. / CLOCK ALBUM NAME*...

  • Page 50: Changer (Optional)

    “CD/MP3/WMA” pages 11 to 14. Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) Alpine’s Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you can connect up to 4 CD Changers.

  • Page 51: Remote Control

    Remote Control Controls on Remote Control A PWR Button Turns the power ON and OFF. B SRC Button Selects the audio source. C DN Button Radio mode: Selects, in descending order, stations programmed into the radio’s presets. MP3/WMA mode: Folder Select (DN) Button selects the folder. DVD mode: Selects program or playlist, in descending order (DVD-VR only).

  • Page 52: Setup Button

    K DISP./TOP M. Button DVD/Video CD/MP3/WMA mode: Shows playback status. DVD mode: • By pressing more than 2 seconds, shows the menu display (DVD Video, DVD Audio only). • By pressing more than 2 seconds, shows the program search list screen (DVD-VR only).

  • Page 53: When Using The Remote Control

    Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor. Remote control sensor Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when an Alpine Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.

  • Page 54: About Dvds

    * To enjoy DTS surround sound you need the separately sold DTS digital audio processor (PXA-H900, PXA-H701, etc.). The DVD video software must also have a DTS sound track. The DVA-9861 has a built-in DTS 2-channel audio decoder. Analog audio outputs are available. Speaker layout for enjoying...

  • Page 55: Dolby Pro Logic

    Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is the technology used to decode programs encoded in Dolby Surround. Pro logic decoding will provide you with four channels of sound (front left/right, center and monaural rear surround) from a 2-channel (stereo) source. * The separately sold digital audio processor (PXA-H900) is required to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.

  • Page 56: List Of Language Codes

    List of Language Codes (For details, see page 27.) Abbreviation Code Language 6565 Afar 6566 Abkhazian 6570 Afrikaans 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 6583 Assamese 6589 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani Bashkir 6665 6669 Byelorussian 6671 Bulgarian Bihari 6672 6673 Bislama 6678 Bengali, Bangla Tibetan 6679 6682...

  • Page 57: List Of Country Codes

    List of Country Codes (For details, see page 27.) Country Abbreviation Code 6568 Andorra 6569 United Arab Emirates 6570 Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda 6571 6573 Anguilla 6576 Albania 6577 Armenia 6578 Netherlands Antilles 6579 Angola 6581 Antarctica 6582 Argentina 6583 American Samoa 6584 Austria...
  • Page 58 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 8287...

  • Page 59: In Case Of Difficulty

    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.
  • Page 60 - Remove the disc by following these steps: Press the button again for at least 2 seconds. If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer. • Mechanism error. 1) Press the button and eject the CD.
  • Page 61 If the disc does not eject, press again for at least 2 seconds and eject the disc. If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer. 2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press again. If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.
  • Page 62 • A disc is left inside the Changer. - Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty magazine into the Changer to receive the disc left inside the Changer. •...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.7 – 107.9 MHz Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms) Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB Stereo Separation 35 dB Capture Ratio 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION...

  • Page 64: Installation And Connections

    (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the DVA-9861 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the DVA-9861 has the appropriate amperage.

  • Page 65: Installation

    Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the DVA-9861. Connect all other leads of the DVA-9861 according to details described in the “Connections” section.
  • Page 66 Removal 1. Remove the Detachable Front Panel. 2. Insert the bracket keys into the slot and through the guides on either side of the unit. The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve. This unit 3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so. <JAPANESE CAR>...

  • Page 67: Connections

    Connections REMOTE IN White/Brown M. CONT White/Pink POWER ANT Blue REMOTE TURN-ON Blue/White AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Pink/Black ILLUMINATION Orange IGNITION BATTERY Yellow Black Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green SPEAKER LEFT REAR Green/Black White/Black SPEAKER LEFT FRONT White CD Changer...
  • Page 68 • 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 69: System Example

    System Example Connect the Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (Fiber optic compatible) and touch panel-compatible monitor/changer. System switch EQ/DIV Video output Lead (Yellow) Remote control input Lead (White/Brown) Monitor control Lead (White/Pink) To Digital output terminal Ai-NET Cable • When the fiber optic compatible product is connected, it is necessary to set the mode of this unit.

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