Alpine CDE-185BT Owner's Manual

Cd/usb receiver with advanced bluetooth

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Page 1 01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) Phone 945-283588 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. (RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280) 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il, Victoria 3803, Australia B.P.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents ENGLISH Sound Setting Operating Instructions Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/ WARNING Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat...16 WARNING ............6 Sound Setting ............17 CAUTION ............6 Equalizer Presets ...........17 Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF ....17 PRECAUTIONS ..........
Page 4 Application Setting (APP) ......... 25 Voice Control Operation ........30 Setting the communication mode with a Call waiting function ...........30 Smartphone (ALPINE APP)........25 Preset a number in the Phone Menu Setting the TTS (Text To Speech) volume..25 (Shortcut dial) ............30 BT Hands Free Calling Dialling the preset number.......30...
Page 5 Contents ENGLISH Information In Case of Difficulty..........36 Basic................36 Radio................. 36 CD ................36 MP3/WMA/AAC ............ 36 Audio ................ 36 iPod ................36 Indication for CD Player........36 Indication for USB Memory ......37 Indication for iPod Mode........37 BLUETOOTH mode..........
Page 6: Operating Instructions
CHILDREN. If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station a physician immediately. for servicing.
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 CAUTION • Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc., is lost while using this product. • To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.
Page 9: Getting Started
Demonstration Function Getting Started This unit has a demonstration feature for display. When Demo mode is set to ON (initial setting), the unit starts the demonstration if there is no AUDIO/SETUP operation for 30 seconds. Rotary encoder When installing this unit in a car for the first time, the DEMO OFF /ENTER screen will be displayed for 30 seconds after turning on the unit.
Page 10: Attaching
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically. Controllable with Remote Control This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. Notes For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control •...
Page 11: Radio
Presetting Stations Automatically Radio Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. Rotary encoder /ENTER /SOURCE 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: Rds
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. Rotary encoder /ENTER AUDIO/SETUP Turn the Rotary encoder to select the TUNER mode, and then press ENTER. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the REGIONAL mode, and then press ENTER.
Page 13: Receiving Traffic Information While Playing Usb Audio Or Radio
Notes CD/MP3/WMA/AAC • If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a certain level, the unit remains in the receiving mode for 1 minute. If the signal remains below a certain level for over 1 minute, the “G” indicator blinks. •...
Page 14: Repeat And Random Play
Notes Repeat and Random Play • Press any of the preset buttons (1 through 6) during a Folder Name search to skip over a calculated percentage of folders. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 34. During playback, Press z 4 or x 5 repeatedly until the •...
Page 15: About Mp3/Wma/Aac
Producing MP3/WMA/AAC discs About MP3/WMA/AAC MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 509 files/255 folders. Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations described above.
Page 16: 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. AUDIO/SETUP Rotary encoder Sampling rate BASS /ENTER This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled (recorded).
Page 17: Sound Setting
Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF Sound Setting This function provides a short cut for BASS ENGINE SQ setting. You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and EQ PRESETS, 9BAND P-EQ, etc., will no longer be adjustable when ON usage.
Page 18: Adjusting The Level
Adjusting the Level Setting the Subwoofer Phase Setting contents: The subwoofer output phase is toggeled between SUBWOOFER −7 to +7 (Initial setting: 0) NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). Depending on the Notes installation location of your subwoofer, one of these settings may sound •...
Page 19: Setting The Media Xpander Mode
OFF: Adjusting BASS ENGINE SQ Level Front With BASS ENGINE SQ ON, adjusting the Bass Level uniformly effects Left Amplifier various sound parameters for optimum Bass effect. Front Right Press BASS to display the BASS ENGINE SQ Level adjustment screen. Rear Left The unit’s back lighting changes to white amber during this...
Page 20: Other Functions
ID3 tag/WMA tag Other Functions If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored. If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” /SOURCE Rotary encoder is displayed.
Page 21: Applying Tuneit
 PHONE SET PHONE SET download it from Google Play. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Before these operations, set ALPINE APP to USB or BT depending on Phone mode (Calling mode): the connected Smartphone. For details, refer to “Setting the ...
Page 22: Facebook Notification Function
The received Notification will be displayed according to when it IPOD LIST was posted. APP: ALPINE APP  TTS VOLUME  ALPINE APP Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Notification, and then press ENTER. Refer to “Sound Setting” on page 17.
Page 23: General Setting
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then Setting the AUX NAME mode press ENTER. You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode. (e.g. Select ON or OFF)  Setting item: AUX NAME Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to Setting contents: return to normal mode.
Page 24: Display Setting
Scroll Setting (TEXTSCROLL) Display Setting This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files, folder names and tags. Changing Lighting Colour ...
Page 25: Ipod Setting
This enables a hands-free call or data transmission between BLUETOOTH compatible devices. BLUETOOTH transmission is Set ALPINE APP to USB when an iPhone is connected, or set to BT available in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz spectrum if the distance between when an Android Smartphone is paired.
Page 26: How To Connect To A Bluetooth Compatible Device (Pairing)
How to connect to a BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH SETUP compatible device (Pairing) The following steps 1 to 5 are common to the various BLUETOOTH For details on the control from a BLUETOOTH compatible device, refer functions. For details, refer to each individual function. to the Owner’s Manual of the BLUETOOTH compatible device.
Page 27: Setting The Auto Pairing With Ipod/Iphone
OFF: Setting the Auto Pairing with iPod/iPhone Disable recognition of this unit from the BLUETOOTH compatible device. By setting this item to ON, the unit will auto pair when an iPod/iPhone is connected to this unit via the USB port. Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality ...
Page 28: Setting The Phone Book Update
MANUAL NO (Initial setting) / MANUAL YES For information to update your BLUETOOTH firmware, please visit your local Alpine website or choose your country from Alpine Europe Note top page (http://www.alpine-europe.com). • “UPDATING” will be displayed during the phone book update.
Page 29: Answering A Call
Notes Answering a Call • Press t to return to the previous mode. • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to Incoming calls are announced by the received call ring tone and a normal mode automatically. displayed message (PHONE).
Page 30: Phone Book Alphabet Search Function
Phone book Alphabet Search Function • If the person you are calling is not found, “NO CALL” is displayed for 2 seconds. You can select the first three letters to search for a desired name in • Please obey all local traffic laws while using this function. phone book list by using the Phone book alphabet search function.
Page 31: Adjusting The Volume When Receiving A Call
Adjusting the volume when receiving a Pausing Call Press . While calling, you can adjust the volume. A playback stops. Pressing again will resume a playback. Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the volume. Selecting the desired Group Note • You may need to increase volume from your regular audio listening Press ...
Page 32: Usb Memory (Optional)
USB Memory (optional) iPod/iPhone (optional) /SOURCE Rotary encoder USB Memory /ENTER/OPTION (sold separately) /SOURCE / II  Cable (sold USB Memory / II separately)  (sold separately) VIEW BAND Preset buttons ABC SEARCH (1 through 6) Playback MP3/WMA/AAC Files from USB Memory (optional) Connecting an iPod/iPhone If a USB Memory device is connected to the unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files...
Page 33: Setting The Ipod Control
iPod nano (4th generation): Ver.1.0.4 • If you listen to an episode from a selected Podcast or Audiobook, the episode can be changed by pressing  or . iPod classic (120 GB): Ver.2.0.1 • An episode may have several chapters. The chapter can be changed by iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.1.3 pressing ...
Page 34: 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 cancelled.
Page 35: 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 VIEW. Shuffle Albums: The songs on each album are played back in the order they were Each press changes the display.
Page 36: In Case Of Difficulty
Press the  button again for at least 2 seconds. CD insertion not possible. If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer. • A CD is already in the CD player. – Eject the CD and remove it.
Page 37: Indication For Usb Memory
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET switch (refer to “Initial System Start-Up” on page 10) and press  again. DEVICE ERROR If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer. • An unsupported USB device is connected. – Change other USB memory.
Page 38: Bluetooth Mode
BLUETOOTH mode • The BLUETOOTH device is not connected. – Connect the BLUETOOTH device.
Page 39: Specifications
CHASSIS SIZE Specifications Width 178 mm (7") Height 50 mm (2") Depth 161.5 mm (6–3/8") FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz NOSEPIECE SIZE Mono Usable Sensitivity 0.7 μV Width 170 mm (6–3/4") Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB Height 45 mm (1–3/4") Signal-to-Noise Ratio...
Page 40: Installation And Connections
When connecting CHILDREN. the CDE-185BT to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult circuit of the CDE-185BT has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do a physician immediately.
Page 41: Installation
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex (Included) This unit bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-185BT and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle does not have Mounting the Mounting Support, reinforce the head unit with the Bracket metal mounting strap (not supplied).
Page 42: 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 43: Connections
Connections (Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON To amplifier To power antenna (Red) IGNITION To the instrument cluster illumination lead (Black) Ignition Key (Blue) POWER ANT (Orange) DIMMER Battery (Yellow) BATTERY Speakers (Green) Rear Left (Green/Black) (White) Front Left (White/Black) (Grey/Black) Front Right (Grey) (Violet/Black) Rear Right...
Page 44  MIC Input Connector To Microphone.  Steering Remote Control Interface Connector To steering remote control interface box. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  Antenna Receptacle  Microphone (Included)  Front Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left.

Alpine CDE-185BT Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions

Warning

Caution

Precautions

Getting Started

Radio

Rds

CD/Mp3/Wma/Aac

Sound Setting

Other Functions

Setup

BT Hands Free Calling

USB Memory (Optional)

Ipod/Iphone (Optional)

Information

Installation and Connections

Warning

Caution

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