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Alpine 3DE-7985E Owner's Manual

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FROM 3DE-7985-3L 11-4-96
Tuner/CD Changer
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
PWR
INTLZ
ACTION
MODE/LOUD
DISC TITLE MEMORY
D.A.P.
DN
SOURCE
BAND
A.S.U.
CT
T. RCL
M.I.X.
MUTE
Z–ACTION MECHANISM
1
2
3
MONO
F
LD
MO
TUNE/A.ME
UP
D.A.P
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TITLE
CLK
H
M
4
5
6
RPT
SCAN
TUNER/CD CHANGER
3DE-7985E
RPT
ALL
M.I.X.
DX
SEEK
ST
3DE-7985E
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  • Page 1 FROM 3DE-7985-3L 11-4-96 3DE-7985E Tuner/CD Changer OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. INTLZ ACTION Z–ACTION MECHANISM MODE/LOUD DISC TITLE MEMORY D.A.P. MONO M.I.X. SEEK TUNE/A.ME SOURCE D.A.P BAND A.S.U. TITLE T. RCL 3DE-7985E M.I.X. SCAN TUNER/CD CHANGER MUTE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents PRECAUTIONS ............3 DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL ......6 BASIC OPERATION..........7 RADIO OPERATION ..........12 CD OPERATION............ 23 CLOCK OPERATION ..........32 REMOTE CONTROL ..........34 DISC CARE ............37 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY........38 SPECIFICATIONS ..........42...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism. 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.
  • Page 4 Precautions New Discs As a protective measure, the CD player will Center Hole automatically eject discs that have either been inserted incorrectly or have irregular surfaces. If a new disc is ejected immediately after loading, use your finger to feel around the outer edge of the CD and its center hole.

  • Page 5: Installation Location

    Precautions Installation Location Make sure the 3DE-7985E player/receiver will not be exposed to: • Direct sun and heat • High humidity • Excessive dust • Excessive vibrations Handling the Detachable Front Panel • Do not expose to rain or water.

  • Page 6: Detachable Front Panel

    Detachable Front Panel Detaching the Front Panel Press the PWR button to turn off the power. INTLZ Press the release button until the front panel pops out. Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out. Note: To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Initial System Start-Up Immediately after installing or applying power to the unit, it should be initialized. To do this, first, remove the detachable front panel. Behind the front panel, to the right of the connector, is a small hole. Using a pencil or other pointed object, press the red reset button mounted behind this hole to complete the initialization procedure.
  • Page 8 Basic Operation Automatic Setup (A.S.U.) This convenient feature sets up the unit automatically after installation. Press the PWR button to turn on the unit. INTLZ Press and hold the A.S.U. (Automatic Setup) button for at least 3 seconds to activate the A.S.U.
  • Page 9 Basic Operation Adjusting Volume/Bass/ Treble/Balance/Fader Press and release the MODE/LOUD button repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Note: If the button is not pressed in 5 BASS MODE/LOUD seconds after selecting the BASS, TREB, BAL and FAD modes, the unit TREB automatically returns to the VOL mode.

  • Page 10: Audio Mute Function

    Basic Operation Audio Mute Function Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB. To activate, press the MUTE button. MUTE MUTE will flash in the display and the audio level will decrease by about 20 dB. Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the audio back to its previous level and the display will return to normal.
  • Page 11 Basic Operation Sound Guide Function This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending upon the button pressed. Press and hold the PWR button for more than 3 seconds. INTLZ Press the Preset 1 button and the display BEEP ON shows "BEEP ON."...

  • Page 12: Radio Operation

    Radio Operation Manual Tuning 1 2 4 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode. TUNER SOURCE A.S.U. Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. BAND Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX SEEK" and "SEEK" disappears from the SEEK TUNE/A.ME display.

  • Page 13: Automatic Seek Tuning

    Radio Operation Automatic Seek Tuning 1 2 4 Press the SOURCE button to select the mode. TUNER SOURCE A.S.U. Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. BAND Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX SEEK and SEEK indicators in the display.

  • Page 14: Manual Storing Of Station Presets

    Radio Operation Manual Storing of Station Presets 1. Tune in the desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. 2. Press and hold any one of the preset D.A.P. MONO buttons (1 through 6) for at least 2 seconds.
  • Page 15 Radio Operation Mono/Stereo Switching Press the "F" button. The function indicator on the button will turn off. "ST" indicator appears when a stereo station is tuned in. 90.1 MONO Press the MONO button to switch from stereo to monaural FM reception. This will help in reducing the noise of weak FM Stereo 90.1 broadcasts.
  • Page 16 Radio Operation Automatic Memory of Sta- 1 2 3 tion Presets Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode. TUNER SOURCE A.S.U. Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. BAND Press and hold the A. ME button for at least 2 seconds.
  • Page 17 Radio Operation Storing into Direct Access Preset (D.A.P.) Band A combination of radio stations from any band, AM and FM (up to 6 stations) can be manually preset onto the D.A.P. band. Press the "F" button. The function indicator will turn off. Press the D.A.P.

  • Page 18: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Radio Operation Tuning to Preset Stations Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode. TUNER SOURCE A.S.U. Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired band is displayed. BAND To select the D.A.P. band, press the "F" D.A.P . button then the D.A.P.
  • Page 19 Radio Operation Monitoring Radio Field Strength T. RCL (Tuner Recall) The signal strength conditions of a desired radio station can be monitored during playback of the CD player and Tuner. Receive a desired station. Press the T.RCL button. "L-" will appear in T.

  • Page 20: Displaying Station Titles

    The display will toggle between the frequency and title display with each press of the TITLE button. (Refer to page 21 to title stations.) NORMAL Mode 90.1 CLOCK PRIORITY Mode 12:58 STATION TITLE Mode ALPINE Title entered Title not entered...
  • Page 21 Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds. The first digit will blink. TITLE or/ou/o BLPINE Press the DN ( ) or UP ( ) button to select the desired letter/numeral/symbol available for naming ("A" for example). or/ou/o ALPINE...
  • Page 22 When that character begins to blink, you may choose ALPINE the next letter or symbol of your title. Repeat the steps above to complete the titling. All 8 character positions should be filled.

  • Page 23: Cd Operation

    CD magazine with the label side facing Magazine Insert the CD magazine all the way into the 3DE-7985E with the arrow pointing toward the unit as shown here. To remove discs already in the CD maga- zine, push the lever on the CD magazine for the disc you wish to eject.

  • Page 24: Normal Play And Pause

    CD Operation Normal Play and Pause Insert the magazine all the way as instructed on top of the magazine. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select the 3D mode. TUNER SOURCE A.S.U. Press one of the preset number buttons (1 – Indication for CD mode 3) to select the desired disc number.
  • Page 25 CD Operation Music Sensor (Skip) Momentarily press the DN ( ) button once to return to the beginning of the current track. If you wish to access a track further back, repeatedly press until you reach the desired track. Press the UP ( ) button once to advance to the beginning of the next track.

  • Page 26: Repeat Play

    CD Operation Fast Forward and Back- ward Press and hold the DN ( ) or UP ( button to quickly move backward or forward until you reach the desired section of the track. Repeat Play Press the RPT button to play back repeatedly the track being played.

  • Page 27: Scanning Programs

    CD Operation M.I.X. (Random Play) Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause M.I.X. mode. The M.I.X. indicator will illuminate and the tracks 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 M.I.X.
  • Page 28 Clock and CD Title with each press of the CLK/TITLE button (see example below). (Refer to page 29 to title the disc.) NORMAL Mode 11'03 CLOCK PRIORITY Mode 12:58 CD TITLE Mode ALPINE Title entered Title not entered Characters and Symbols < > Blank...

  • Page 29: Titling Disc

    Hay papel en ilust. de punto2 CD Operation Titling Disc Press the TITLE button to select the disc- TITLE titling mode. (Refer to page 28). Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds. The first digit will blink. TITLE BLPINE Press the DN (...
  • Page 30 CD Operation Titling Disc (Continued) Press the TITLE button to store the first character. The first character will stop blinking and the display will automatically advance to the next character. When that character TITLE begins to blink, you may choose the next letter or symbol of your title.
  • Page 31 3 seconds to activate the title scanning SOURCE A.S.U. ALPINE mode. The title in the display will blink, for example "ALPINE". Press the DN ( ) or UP ( ) button repeatedly until the disc title you want to erase is displayed.

  • Page 32: Clock Operation

    CD Operation Clock Operation Displaying Time Press the CLK (Clock) button to display the time. The unit displays the time. 12:00 Note: Selecting any tuner or CD function TITLE while in the clock mode will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display.

  • Page 33: Setting Time

    CD Operation Clock Operation Setting Time Make sure you are in the Clock mode by pressing the Clock button (see page 32). 12:30 TITLE Then, press and hold the CLK (Clock) button for at least 3 seconds. The time indication will begin to blink.

  • Page 34: Remote Control

    Remote Control CD Operation Controls 1 Power Switch Press the switch to turn the power on/off. Button Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button REMOTE CONTROL CD mode: Press the button to advance UNIT RUE - 4180 to the beginning of the next track. Button Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in descending order, stations...
  • Page 35 Remote Control CD Operation Button Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in ascending order, stations REMOTE programmed into the radio's presets as CONTROL UNIT shown below. RUE - 4180 • • • CD mode: DISC Select (UP) Button Press the button to select a disc in ascending order.

  • Page 36: Battery Replacement

    Remote Control CD Operation Battery Replacement Applicable battery: Use one CR2025 or equivalent. Opening the battery case 1 Place the remote upside down on a flat, level surface. Looking at the back of the remote, grasp the battery holder at the bottom of the unit between your forefinger and thumb.

  • Page 37: Disc Care

    Using such accessories Transparent Sheet can cause the disc to be out of standard specifications and may create operational problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players. Disc Stabilizer...

  • Page 38: 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. Initial Turn-on After Installa- tion Symptom Cause and Solution No function or display.

  • Page 39: Radio Mode

    In Case of Difficulty Radio Mode Symptom Cause and Solution Unable to receive stations. • No antenna or open connection in cable. – Make sure the antenna is properly connected; replace the antenna or cable if necessary. Unable to tune stations in the seek mode. •...
  • Page 40 In Case of Difficulty CD Mode Symptom Cause and Solution CD not functioning. • Out of operating temperature range +50 C (+120 F) for CD. – Allow the car's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool. CD playback sound is wavering. •...
  • Page 41 "ERROR" indication disappears from the display, insert the magazine into the unit. If the magazine does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer. • Magazine ejection not possible. – Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range ....................87.5 – 108.0 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 ........
  • Page 43 Specifications CHASSIS SIZE Width ........................178mm (7") Height ........................50mm (2") Depth ........................153mm (6") NOSEPIECE SIZE Width ......................170mm (6-3/4") Height ......................46mm (1-13/16") Depth ....................... 18mm (11/16") Note: Due to product improvement, specifica- tions and design are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 44 B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Tel.: (905) 475-7280 Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Tel.: 01-48 63 89 89 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U. K., LTD. Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia 13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Tel.: (03) 769-0000...

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