Alpine CDA-137BTI Owner's Manual
Alpine CDA-137BTI Owner's Manual

Alpine CDA-137BTI Owner's Manual

Cd receiver with advanced bluetooth
Table of Contents

Advertisement

FOR CAR USE ONLY/NUR FÜR AUTOMOBIL GEBRAUCH/POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE UNIQUEMENT/PARA USO EN
AUTOMÓVILES/SOLO PER L'UTILIZZO IN AUTOMOBILE/ENDAST FÖR BILBRUK/ALLEEN VOOR GEBRUIK IN DE AUTO/
ТОЛЬКО ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В АВТОМОБИЛЯХ/DO UŻYCIA TYLKO W SAMOCHODZIE/ΓΙΑ ΧΡΗΣΗ ΜΟΝΟ ΣΕ ΑΥTΟΚΙΝΗΤΟ
CD RECEIVER WITH ADVANCED BLUETOOTH
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, Ota-ku,
Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN
Phone: 03-5499-4531
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)
CDA-137BTi
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 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
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
R R
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
Phone 945-283588
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-21627Z44-A
EN
DE
FR
ES
IT
SE
NL
RU
PL
GR

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Alpine CDA-137BTI

  • Page 1 • • • • • • 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, Hallam Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN Victoria 3803, Australia Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ENGLISH Folder/File Name Search Operating Instructions (Concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)......15 Folder Name Search mode........15 WARNING File Name Search mode ........15 WARNING ............6 Search Position Memory ........15 About MP3/WMA/AAC ...........16 CAUTION ............6 Terminology ............17 PRECAUTIONS ..........6 Sound Setting Getting Started Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Balance (Between Accessory List ...............9 Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and...
  • Page 4 Contents ENGLISH Setting Adaptive Steering Remote Control ..24 Displaying the phone service provider Display Setting............24 name .................29 Changing Lighting Colour ........24 Selecting the output speaker......29 Dimmer Level Setting ..........24 Displaying the firmware version .....29 Scroll Type Setting .............24 Updating the firmware ........29 Scroll Setting (Text Scroll) ........25 Hands-Free Phone Control........29 Switching the Character Font ........25...
  • Page 5 Contents ENGLISH iPod/iPhone (optional) Changer (optional) Connecting an iPod/iPhone......... 35 Controlling CD Changer (optional) ....45 Playback ..............36 Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (optional) ..............46 Searching for a desired Song....... 36 Multi-Changer Selection (optional) ....46 Direct Search Function........... 36 Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Remote Control Composer/Episode..........
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions CAUTION WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material WARNING property damage. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
  • Page 7 Inserting Discs Disc Cleaning New Discs Disc Accessories Centre Hole Centre Hole New Disc Outside Bumps (Bumps) Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer Irregular Shaped Discs On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight.
  • Page 8 (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as etc. is lost while using this product.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Getting Started Detaching SOURCE/ Rotary encoder Turn off the unit power. /ENTER/DIMMER SETUP Press y (OPEN) to open the front panel (figure 1). To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as shown in the figure 2.
  • Page 10: Initial System Start-Up

    Initial System Start-Up Setting the Dimmer Control Press and hold DIMMER for at least 2 seconds to select the DIMMER mode. The mode will change every time the button is pressed and held. Turn off the unit power. Dimmer Auto  Dimmer On  Dimmer Off  Dimmer Auto Press y (OPEN) to open the front panel, and then remove Dimmer Auto mode: Decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head...
  • Page 11: Radio

    Presetting Stations Automatically Radio Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder Press and hold TUNEA.ME for at least 2 seconds. /ENTER 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: Rds

    Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. Rotary encoder /ENTER SETUP Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Tuner mode, and then press ENTER. Bluetooth  General  Display  Tuner  USB  Bluetooth Turn the Rotary encoder to select RDS Regional, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 13: Setting The Time To Automatically Adjust

    Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF. • If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is If you set to ON, emergency broadcasts are received regardless received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to of source.
  • Page 14: Priority News

    Press and hold BANDTA for at least 2 seconds to CD/MP3/WMA/AAC deactivate the Traffic Information mode. The “TA” indicator goes out. Priority News SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER Press the Rotary encoder to activate the FUNCTION LIST   mode while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode. / II VIEW Turn the Rotary encoder to select the News, then press...
  • Page 15: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Folder/File Name Search (Concerning MP3/ WMA/AAC) Press z 4. The song is played back repeatedly.  RPT   RPT   (off )  RPT Folder Name Search mode Only a track/file is repeatedly played back. Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back (MP3/WMA/ AAC mode only).
  • Page 16: About Mp3/Wma/Aac

    Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC About MP3/WMA/AAC MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R, CD-RW using CD-R writing software or stored to a USB Memory. A disc can hold up to 510 files/folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number of folders is 255.
  • Page 17: Terminology

    Terminology Sound Setting Bit rate This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder Sampling rate   /ENTER  This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled (recorded).
  • Page 18: Setting The Mx Mode

    Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at least 2 seconds to Setting the MX Mode activate the Sound Setting mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired sound setting menu, and then press ENTER.  Subwoofer  SUBW. System ...
  • Page 19: Setting The Subwoofer Phase

    Sound Field Adjustment Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting. For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible. Setting the Subwoofer Phase Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve Rotary encoder  Setting item: SUBW. Phase Setting contents: After selecting Parametric EQ from the Sound Field mode, PHASE 0°...
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Time Correction

    Adjusting the Time Correction Other Functions After selecting T.Correction from the Sound Field mode, press BAND to select a speaker to be adjusted.  F-R  R-L  R-R  SW-L  SW-R  F-L Front-L (Initial setting) Front -R Rear-L Rear-R VIEW...
  • Page 21: About The Indication Display

    The display in CD mode: About the indication display (Blank) Track No. (Blank) Elapsed Time Indicator/ MP3/WMA/AAC CD Mode iPod Mode Mode Mode Text (Disc Name) Calendar Folder Name Text (Track Name) Clock — —  being displayed Artist Name Artist Name Track No.
  • Page 22: Setup

    Refer to “Turning AF (Alternative Frequencies) ON/OFF” on SETUP page 12. Refer to “Priority News” on page 14. Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then press ENTER. SOURCE/ (e.g. Select Power IC ON or Power IC OFF) Rotary encoder /ENTER ...
  • Page 23: Sound (Beep) Guide Function

    ON : Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If SOURCE is pressed and AUX is selected, the sound of the portable device is input to the unit.  Setting item: Play Mode You can change the AUX Name display when AUX IN is set to Setting contents: ON.
  • Page 24: Setting The Language Font

    Setting the Language Font Press ENTER to execute the setting value. The confirmed signal value of steering remote control appears in the right of the display. With doing so, the function of the unit is assigned to the steering remote control button. ...
  • Page 25: Scroll Setting (Text Scroll)

    TYPE 2 : Adjusting Source Signal Levels (FM Level) Words are built up from left to right, a single character at a time. When the display is full, it is cleared and the subsequent words are displayed the same way until all words of the title have been shown.
  • Page 26: Bt Hands Free Calling

    For details, refer to “Pairing a BLUETOOTH Device from the unit” on • When you search for this unit using the BLUETOOTH compatible page 27. phone, the unit name is displayed as “Alpine CD Receiver”. Before Using BLUETOOTH Function BLUETOOTH SETUP Set “HFP”...
  • Page 27: Setting The Bluetooth Connection (Bluetooth In)

    Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired items and Turn the Rotary encoder to select “Connect” to connect then press ENTER. the selected device. BLUETOOTH: The connected device is marked with “v”. Select “Disconnect” to  Paired Device  Visible Mode ...
  • Page 28: Setting The Bluetooth Sound Quality

    Setting text message indicator ON/OFF Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality (Short Message)  Setting item: Call Sound Notes  Further setting items: Vol LV Adj / Type Set • Depending on the mobile phone, this function may not be performed. •...
  • Page 29: Setting The Received Calls Automatically (Auto Answer)

     Setting item: Service Name Alpine reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Note • Depending on the character type some phone service provider name Answering a Call cannot be displayed.
  • Page 30: Voice Dial Operation

    Turn the Rotary encoder to select the outgoing mode. Voice Dial Operation Setting contents: When “BT Menu” is set to “English”. Voice Dial / Dialled Call / Received Call / Missed Call /  Setting item: Voice Dial Phone Book When the Voice Dial mode is activated “Speak”...
  • Page 31: Phone Book Alphabet Search Function

    Phone book Alphabet Search Function Preset a number in the Phone Menu (Shortcut dial) For example: Searching a name “Michael James” The following example explains how the search is performed. Select a number you want to preset from the Phone Menu Depending on the setting in PB Order (refer to “Changing the Phone list (Phone Book, Dialled Call, etc.).
  • Page 32: Call Switching Operation

    Call Switching Operation USB Memory (optional) SOURCE/ While calling, press BAND to switch the call sound Rotary encoder between the unit and mobile phone. /ENTER Note • Depending on the mobile phone, this operation may not be performed. Bluetooth Audio Operation ...
  • Page 33: Playback

    M.I.X. (Random Play) Press 5 x. The songs are played back in random sequence. Bank No. Song number When a song is searched by Tag information Bank1 1~1,000  MIX ALL  (off )  MIX Bank2 1,001~2,000 When a folder/file is searched by (FILE NAME) mode: ...
  • Page 34: Searching By (File Name) Mode

    A maximum of 1,000 songs for one bank can be stored according to • When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be the order stored in USB Memory. However, song stored order in bank cancelled. may differ from the song order in the USB Memory device in some •...
  • Page 35: Alphabet Search Function

    Alphabet search function iPod/iPhone (optional) SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER In the search mode, press ABC SKIP. The letter selection list is displayed. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired letter (e.g. M), and then press ENTER. The titles beginning with “M” are listed. ...
  • Page 36: Playback

    Notes Playback • After pressing and holding ENTER for at least 2 seconds while in each hierarchy (except Song and Audiobook hierarchy), all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back. • After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “ ”, press and hold Press SOURCE...
  • Page 37: Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Episode

    Press 5 x. Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ The songs are played back in random sequence. Composer/Episode  MIX  (off )  MIX  MIX  Shuffle Albums. Shuffle Songs. To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure. Note • If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X. Press 1 ...
  • Page 38: Displaying The Text

    Displaying the Text IMPRINT Operation (optional) Press VIEW. Each press changes the display. SOURCE/ Note Rotary encoder • When the Text Scroll is set to Manual, press and hold VIEW for at least   /ENTER  2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time. Track No./All Songs No.
  • Page 39: Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/Fader (Between Front And Rear)/Balance (Between Left And Right)/Black Out In Multeq Mode

    Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode Treble Level/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Balance (Between Left and Right)/ Black Out in MultEQ mode Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the Sound menu modes to modify. See the applicable section below for details about the selected item.
  • Page 40: Setting The Subwoofer Phase

    Setting the Filter type Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting. For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible.  Setting item: Filter Type Setting contents: Setting the Subwoofer Phase NORMAL (Initial setting) / INDIVIDUAL NORMAL (L=R): Rotary Left and right speakers are adjusted equally.
  • Page 41: Setting Eq Mode

    Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve Setting EQ mode  Setting item: EQ Mode After selecting Graphic EQ from the Sound Field Setting contents: Adjustment mode, press BAND to select the band to be Parametric EQ (Initial setting) / Graphic EQ adjusted.
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Crossover Settings

    Adjusting the Crossover Settings Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the output level. Adjustable output level: −12 to 0 dB. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other bands. 2.2ch (3WAY) System Notes After selecting X-Over from the Sound Field Adjustment •...
  • Page 43: About Time Correction

    Calculate the difference between the distance correction About Time Correction value to the farthest speaker and the other speakers. L = (distance to farthest speaker) - (distance to other speakers) These values are the time correction values for the different speakers.
  • Page 44: About The Crossover

    Depending on the speakers, a passive 200.6 79.1 network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, 204.0 80.4 consult your authorized Alpine dealer. 4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) mode 207.4 81.7 210.8 83.1 Cut-off frequency...
  • Page 45: Changer (Optional)

    Adjusting to a frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. Note For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to • After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as for the respective Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 46: Playing Mp3 Files With The Cd Changer (Optional)

    Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer Remote Control (optional) Press SOURCE to switch to the CHANGER mode. Press ENTER to activate the search select mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Disc Search, and then press ENTER. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desire disc in the CD Changer.
  • Page 47: Operating The Audio Processor

     Audio Processor Button Battery Replacement Each press of the button changes the audio processor mode. For details, refer to “Operating the Audio Processor” as shown below. Press the button to activate the external audio processor mode when the external audio processor is connected. For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner’s Opening the battery cover Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.
  • Page 48: Information

    Information Unable to fast forward or backward the CD. In Case of Difficulty CD playback sound skips due to vibration. Basic No function or display. CD playback sound skips without vibration. Error displays (built-in CD player only).  CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible. Radio MP3/WMA/AAC Unable to receive stations.
  • Page 49: Indication For Cd Changer

    2 When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the  button again. If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the  button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.   Indication for CD Changer...
  • Page 50: Bluetooth Mode

    BLUETOOTH mode...
  • Page 51: Specifications

    GENERAL Specifications FM TUNER SECTION CHASSIS SIZE MW TUNER SECTION NOSEPIECE SIZE LW TUNER SECTION Note • Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. CD PLAYER SECTION CAUTION PICKUP (Bottom side of player) USB SECTION Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder software/bit rate.
  • Page 52: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections Caution Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and refer to “Operating Instructions” on page 6 for proper use. Warning HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
  • Page 53: Installation

    When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex Mounting Bracket bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA-137BTi and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle does not have the Mounting Support, reinforce the head unit with the iPod/iPhone Connection (sold separately) metal mounting strap (not supplied).
  • Page 54: Remove The Ipod/Iphone

    Remove the iPod/iPhone Mounting the Microphone Notes • After changing the unit to a source other than the USB iPod, remove the iPod/iPhone. If the iPod/iPhone is removed in the USB iPod mode, data may cause damage. • If sound is not output or the iPod/iPhone is not recognised even when the iPod/iPhone is connected, remove the iPod/iPhone once, then connect it again, or reset the iPod.
  • Page 55: Connections

    Connections (Black) ADAPTIVE STEERING REMOTE G.GND To adaptive steering remote control interface box (Brown/Yellow) ADAPTIVE STEERING REMOTE CONTROL IN1 To adaptive steering remote control interface box (Brown/Orange) ADAPTIVE STEERING REMOTE CONTROL IN2 To adaptive steering remote control interface box To Vehicle Display Interface (Black) Antenna ISO Antenna Plug...
  • Page 56 If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away  Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet) from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various  Ai-NET Connector noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

Table of Contents