Alpine CDE-177BT Owner's Manual

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Page 1 • ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il attrezzatura. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L. 1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, Ota-ku, 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam (RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents ENGLISH CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Operating Instructions Playback ...............14 Repeat Play ..............15 WARNING M.I.X. (Random Play) ..........15 WARNING ............6 Searching for CD Text..........15 CAUTION ............6 Folder/File Name Search PRECAUTIONS ..........6 (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) ......15 Folder Name Search mode........15 Getting Started File Name Search mode ........15 Accessory List ...............9 Search Position Memory ........15...
Page 4 Application Setting (APP) ......... 29 Dialing a Number In Incoming Missed Call Setting the communication mode with a History ................33 Smartphone (ALPINE APP)........29 Dialing a Number In The Phone Book....33 Setting the TTS (Text To Speech) volume..29 Phone book Alphabet Search Function .....34 Voice Control Operation ........34...
Page 5 Contents ENGLISH Muting the microphone input quickly Information (Voice Mute)............35 In Case of Difficulty ..........42 Call Switching Operation ........35 Basic................42 BLUETOOTH Audio Operation ......35 Radio .................42 Recalling the BLUETOOTH Audio Mode..35 CD................42 Selecting the desired Song ......35 MP3/WMA/AAC.............43 Pausing ..............
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 • © 2012 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia and Works with Nokia are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, ™ • vTuner is a trademark of Nothing Else Matters Software, Ltd., etc., is lost while using this product.
Page 9: Getting Started
*3 Displayed only when BT IN is set to ON, refer to “Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection (BT IN)” on page 30. *4 Displayed only when ALPINE APP is set to USB, refer to “Setting the communication mode with a Smartphone (ALPINE APP)”...
Page 10: Initial System Start-Up
Initial System Start-Up Controllable with Remote Control This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor.
Page 11: Radio
Presetting Stations Automatically Radio Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. 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: Rds
Priority News This function allows you to preset to give priority to the News programme. You will never miss the News programme as the unit Rotary encoder automatically gives priority to the News programme whenever it begins  /ENTER/OPTION broadcasting, and interrupts the programme you are currently listening. ...
Page 13: Receiving Rds Regional (Local) Stations
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations Receiving Traffic Information Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to Press and hold BANDTA for at least 2 seconds so that the activate the SETUP mode. “G” indicator lights up. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the TUNER mode, and Press ...
Page 14: Receiving Traffic Information While Playing Cd Or Radio
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD/MP3/WMA/AAC CD or Radio Rotary encoder Press and hold BANDTA for at least 2 seconds so that the  /ENTER “G” indicator lights up.   Press  or  to select a traffic information station if necessary.
Page 15: Repeat Play
Repeat Play Folder/File Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) Press z 4. The song is played back repeatedly. Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.  REPEAT FOLDER  REPEAT OFF  REPEAT ONE Folder Name Search mode REPEAT ONE *1 Only a track is repeatedly played back.
Page 16: 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 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. Rotary encoder  /ENTER Sampling rate This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled (recorded).
Page 18: Sound Setting
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve Sound Setting (9BAND P-EQ) You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more usage. From the AUDIO SETUP menu, Audio Setting can be modified. appealing to your personal taste.
Page 19: Turning Subwoofer On/Off
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF Speakers When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level SPEAKER (refer to “Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/Balance RIGHT FRONT Front (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” on Right page 17).  Setting item: SUBWOOFER SPEAKER Setting contents: RIGHT REAR...
Page 20: Setting The Time Correction Unit (Length)
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level, and then Adjusting the Crossover Settings press ENTER. (X-OVER) LEVEL: 0 ~ 8 Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Repeat steps 3 to 4 to complete the setting of other bands. Crossover”...
Page 21: Recalling The Stored 9Band P-Eq/Tcr/ X-Over Adjustment Settings
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction value of Recalling the Stored 9BAND P-EQ/TCR/ 5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the listener is the same as the X-OVER Adjustment Settings distance to the farthest speaker. Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required for the The stored Settings of 9BAND P-EQ/TCR/X-OVER are in the preset sound to reach the listening position.
Page 22: About The Crossover
Depending on the speakers, a passive 204.0 80.4 network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, 207.4 81.7 please consult your authorised Alpine dealer. 210.8 83.1 Cut-off frequency Slope (1/3 octave steps) 214.2...
Page 23: Other Functions
The display in Radio mode: outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. If there is PS (Programme Service Name) For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to BAND/PS (Programme Service Name)  ARTIST/SONG  the respective Owner’s Manual.
Page 24: About "Text
*3 ID3 tag/WMA tag Option Menu Setting 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 You can quickly adjust the setting items relevant to the current SOURCE tag data is ignored.
Page 25: Applying Tuneit
Google Play. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. *2 It can also be set in SETUP section. For details, refer to “Setting Before these operations, set ALPINE APP to USB or BT depending on the TTS (Text To Speech) volume” on page 29.
Page 26: Displaying Notification List (Ready On Future Update)
IPOD & USB: USB SKIP  IPOD LIST  USB SKIP APP: ALPINE APP  TTS VOLUME  ALPINE APP *1 Refer to “Sound Setting” on page 18. *2 Refer to “BLUETOOTH SETUP” on page 30. *3 Refer to “Setting Time” on page 10.
Page 27: General Setting
Select an Item with the Rotary encoder, and then press Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If VSOURCE is ENTER. pressed and AUX is selected, the sound of the portable device is (e.g. Select AUX SETUP) input to the unit. Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then Setting the AUX NAME mode press ENTER.
Page 28: Display Setting
Display Setting Tuner Setting DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. TUNER is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Changing Lighting Colour Setting the TUNER (FM) tone quality (FM SET) You can change the lighting colour of the unit’s buttons. This unit can set your preferred tonal quality for the FM analog radio stations.
Page 29: Application Setting (App)
Rotary encoder  /ENTER   Set ALPINE APP to USB when an iPhone is connected, or set to BT when an Android Smartphone is paired.  Setting item: ALPINE APP Setting contents: USB (Initial setting) / BT / OFF USB: When an iPhone is connected to CDE-177BT’s USB port, you can...
Page 30: How To Connect To A Bluetooth Compatible Device (Pairing)
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the settings. Using your BLUETOOTH compatible device, select the Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds. “Alpine CD Receiver” for pairing. The SETUP mode is cancelled. Turn the Rotary encoder to change the head unit display Notes from “PAIR NO”...
Page 31: Setting The Visible Mode
Notes Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality • If the connection is successfully changed, “CONNECTED” is displayed for 2 seconds and the  indicator lights up, then the display returns to Change these settings to improve the quality of the outgoing or the SETUP screen.
Page 32: Setting The Phone Book Update
Setting contents: For information to update your BLUETOOTH firmware, please visit FIRST NAME (Initial setting) / LAST NAME your local Alpine website or choose your country from Alpine Europe Note top page (http://www.alpine-europe.com). • “WAITING” will be displayed while the Phone book order is switching.
Page 33: Answering A Call
• Press t to return to the previous mode. Alpine reserves the right to change or modify any information or • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to specifications without notice or obligation.
Page 34: Phone Book Alphabet Search Function
Phone book Alphabet Search Function • If a called person that you say 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 35: Adjusting The Volume When Receiving A Call
Adjusting the volume when receiving a Selecting the desired Song Call Press  or  to select the desired Song. While calling, you can adjust the volume. Pressing and holding  or  will fast backward/fast forward track continuously. Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the volume. Note Note •...
Page 36: Usb Memory (Optional)
• If sound is not output or USB Memory is not recognised even when USB USB Memory (optional) Memory is connected, remove USB Memory once, and then reconnect. • After removing the USB Memory, close the cover of the USB Connection Terminal to prevent dust or foreign objects from entering and causing a malfunction.
Page 37: Repeat Play
Repeat Play iPod/iPhone (optional) Press z 4. The song is played back repeatedly. Rotary encoder  /ENTER  REPEAT FOLDER  REPEAT OFF  REPEAT ONE REPEAT ONE   *1 Only a file is repeatedly played back. *2 Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back. To cancel repeat play, select (REPEAT OFF) with the above procedure.
Page 38: Setting The Ipod Control
iPod classic (120 GB): Ver.2.0.1 Searching for a desired Song iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.1.3 iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver.1.1.3 iPod classic (80 GB, 160 GB): Ver.1.1.2 An iPod/iPhone can contain hundreds of songs. Use one of the search • Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPhone. Correct function of modes listed below, that you deem most effective in finding a desired earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.
Page 39: Direct Search Function
• When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ cancelled. • When search is made during song downloading on iPhone, Composer/Episode “UPDATING” will be displayed for a few second and the search mode will be cancelled.
Page 40: 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 41: Vtuner Internet Radio (Iphone) (Optional)
• Be aware that the vTuner function will consume your communication fee. • The vTuner source can be displayed only when ALPINE APP is set to USB. For details, refer to “Setting the communication mode with a Searching for a Desired Station Smartphone (ALPINE APP)”...
Page 42: Changing The Display
This guide will help you isolate the problem if the of vTuner for the latest information. unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Changing the Display Basic No function or display.
Page 43: Mp3/Wma/Aac
– Clean the disc. (refer to “Initial System Start-Up” on page 10) 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 44: Indication For Ipod Mode
SERVER ERROR • A copy-protected WMA file was played back. • There is something wrong with vTuner’s server. – You can only play back non-copy-protected files. – Wait until the connection recovery or change to other source by pressing VSOURCE. NO SUPPORT NO SUPPORT •...
Page 45: Specifications
CHASSIS SIZE Specifications Width 178 mm (7") Height 50 mm (2") Depth 160.5 mm (6–5/16") 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 46 mm (1–13/16") Signal-to-Noise Ratio...
Page 46: Installation And Connections
When connecting CHILDREN. the CDE-177BT 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-177BT has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do a physician immediately.
Page 47: Installation
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-177BT and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle does not have the Mounting Support, reinforce the head unit with the Screw (M5 ×...
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is securely fastened using from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various the sheet metal screw provided.
Page 51: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Alpine Electronics (Europe) GmbH Authorized representative in Europe Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Strasse 1-3, D-80807, Munich Address, City Germany Country certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following apparatus : CD Receiver Description Alpine Electronics, Inc.

Alpine CDE-177BT 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)

Vtuner Internet Radio (Iphone) (Optional)

Information

Installation and Connections

Warning

Caution

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