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Alpine CDA-118M 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)
Marine CD Receiver
CDA-118M
• 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
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
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
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  • Page 1 Marine CD Receiver CDA-118M • 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 MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ... 4 CAUTION ... 4 PRECAUTIONS ... 4 Getting Started Accessory List ... 7 Turning Power On and Off ... 7 Initial System Start-Up ... 7 Multi-Zone Volume Control ... 7 Adjusting Volume ... 7 Lowering Volume Quickly ...
  • Page 4 SETUP BLUETOOTH Setting Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection ... 23 Audio Setting AUX Zone Select (AUX ZONE SELECT) ... 24 Setting the MUTE Level (MUTE LEVEL) ... 24 Operating the External Audio Processor (USER PRESET) ... 24 Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF ... 24 Setting the MX Level ...
  • Page 5 IMPRINT Operation (Optional) Changing MultEQ mode ... 32 Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode ... 33 USER PRESET ... 33 Storing the Audio Adjustment Level ...33 Recalling the Audio Adjustment Level ...33 Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF ... 33 Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ) (FR-EQ) ...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING 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 BOAT. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.
  • Page 7 Inserting Discs Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not attempt to load more than one disc. Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc. “ERROR” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc incorrectly.
  • Page 8 About media that can be played Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below. If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot be guaranteed. You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices. You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC formatted audio files.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started TUNER/SOURCE Rotary encoder (OPEN) VOL.ZONE FUNC./SETUP MUTE Accessory List • Marine CD receiver ...1 • Power cable ...1 • USB cable ...1 • Interface cable for iPod ...1 • Rubber Cap ...1 • Hex Bolt ...1 • Screw (M4x30)...6 •...

  • Page 10: Setting The Quick Search On And Off

    HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the Ai-NET bus. iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on HD Radio stations with your new CDA-118M and then preview, buy, and download them later from your iTunes Tagged playlist the next time you sync your iPod.

  • Page 11: Presetting Stations Manually

    Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode. DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) (Blank) (Manual mode) DX SEEK (Distance mode) • The initial mode is Distance mode. Distance mode: Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).

  • Page 12: Receiving A Multicast Station (Hd Radio™ Mode Only)

    Receiving a Multicast Station (HD Radio™ mode only) Multicasting is the Ability to broadcast multiple program streams over a single FM frequency. This increases the amount and diversity of content choices. A maximum of eight multicast station channels can be selected on this unit.

  • Page 13: 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. • The “ ” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. • Three-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be used. •...

  • Page 14: File/Folder Name Search (Concerning Mp3/Wma/Aac)

    File/Folder Name Search (Concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback. During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press to activate the search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 15: About Mp3/Wma/Aac

    About MP3/WMA/AAC CAUTION Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA/AAC data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.

  • Page 16: Iphone/Ipod (Optional)

    Order of files Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what is expected. Verify the writing order in the software’s documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as follows.

  • Page 17: Playback

    Playback Press iPod/USB to switch to the USB IPOD mode. Press to select the desired song. Pressing and holding forward the current song. To pause playback, press Pressing again will resume playback. • If a song is playing on the iPhone/iPod when it is connected to this unit, it will continue playing after the connection.

  • Page 18: Quick Search

    Quick Search You can search a song from all songs in the iPhone/iPod without selecting an album, artist, etc. Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to activate the Quick Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song. The selected song is played back immediately.

  • Page 19: Random Play Shuffle (M.i.x.)

    Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) Press FUNC./SETUP. Turn the Rotary encoder to select M I X, and press ENTER. The Shuffle mode is activated. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the M I X (Shuffle) playback mode, and press : An album in the iPhone/iPod is M I X ALBUM selected at random, and is played back in the album song order.

  • Page 20: Usb Memory (Optional)

    USB memory (Optional) iPod/USB VIEW Controlling USB memory (Optional) A USB memory device may be connected to this unit. With a USB memory device connected to this unit, the audio files will be playable from this unit. • The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative only when a USB memory is connected.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume When Receiving A Call

    Adjusting the volume when receiving a Call During a call, the voice level is adjustable. This adjusted volume is stored for future calls. Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the volume. • When adjusting the call volume be aware that increasing the volume excessively may result in feedback.

  • Page 22: Sound Setting

    Dialing a Number In the Phone Book (PHONE BOOK) Up to 5,000 telephone numbers are downloadable to the BLUETOOTH compatible unit from a mobile phone. Dial a call by selecting a person from the phone book list. Setting item: PHONE BOOK •...

  • Page 23: Turning Subwoofer On/Off

    Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level (refer to page 20). For this unit, the following setting can be made only when the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) is not connected. Press and hold AUDIO for at least 2 seconds to activate the AUDIO selection mode.

  • Page 24: Setting The Treble Control

    Setting the Bass Center Frequency -3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass center frequency, and then press 60 (Hz) 80 (Hz) 100 (Hz) Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges. Press to return to normal mode. • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.

  • Page 25: Bluetooth Setting

    SETUP Use the SETUP menu to flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. Choose settings from GENERAL, DISPLAY, etc., to make the desired changes. TUNER/SOURCE Rotary encoder MUTE /ENTER FUNC./SETUP Follow steps 1 to 5 to choose an item to change. See the item descriptions following Step 5 for further details.

  • Page 26: Audio Setting

    Audio Setting AUDIO is selected on the setup menu in step 2. AUX Zone Select (AUX ZONE SELECT) ALL (Initial setting) / ZONE1 / ZONE2 When AUX ZONE is ON, you can select the connected speaker to output the sound signal of AUX Zone. ALL : The sound is output from all Speakers.

  • Page 27: Setting The Aux Zone Name Mode

    Setting the AUX ZONE NAME mode AUX (Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE / GAME You can change the AUX Zone Name when AUX ZONE is set to ON. Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) AUX ON / AUX OFF (Initial setting) You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) to this component.

  • Page 28: Changing Lighting Color (Illumination)

    Changing Lighting Color (ILLUMINATION) TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2 You can change the lighting color of the unit's buttons. TYPE1 : The color of the buttons is blue. TYPE2 : The color of the buttons is red. Dimmer Control (DIMMER) MANUAL / AUTO (Initial setting) Set the Dimmer control to AUTO to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit when the boat’s running lights are ON.

  • Page 29: Setting The Sirius Seek (S-Seek) Alert

    GAME ALERT: After access to this item, operate the unit as follow. Turn the Rotary encoder to set GAME ALERT to ON or OFF, and then press /ENTER. If ON is set, the alert for all stored sports teams is set. If OFF is set, no announcements will be made.

  • Page 30: Sat Radio Receiver (Optional)

    SAT Radio Receiver (Optional) Rotary encoder VIEW /ENTER PRESET FUNC./SETUP SAT Receiver: XM or SIRIUS Receiver When an optional XM or SIRIUS Receiver Box is connected via the Ai-NET bus, the following operations may be performed. However, the XM Receiver and SIRIUS Receiver cannot be connected at the same time.

  • Page 31: Receiving Stored Channels

    Receiving Stored Channels Press and hold PRESET for at least 2 seconds. The Preset screen is displayed. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a radio station. Press /ENTER. The selected channel is received. • You can also call up the desired preset memory by pressing PRESET repeatedly.

  • Page 32: Activating The Stored Alert (Sirius Only)

    Activating the stored Alert (SIRIUS only) Make sure that GAME ALERT (Refer to “Setting the Favorite Sports Team announcement (SPORTS)” on page 26)/S-SEEK ALERT (Refer to “Setting the Sirius Seek (S-SEEK) Alert” on page 27) is set to ON. When the Game Alert/S-Seek option is enabled. Whenever the stored sports team, artist(s) or song(s) are playing, an interruption Alert appears in the display of the unit.

  • Page 33: Receiving Weather Or Traffic Information From Sat Radio

    Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from SAT Radio Select the SAT Radio Channel for your local traffic/ weather information. Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the SAT mode. The received weather or traffic channel is stored. Press and hold SAT for at least 2 seconds. The stored Weather or Traffic channel will be recalled.

  • Page 34: Setting The Auxiliary Data Field Display (Xm Only)

    • When the “Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL)” (page 26) is set to “AUTO”, the channel name and song title scrolls continuously. When the Scroll Setting is set to “MANUAL”, the song title scrolls only once. • Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one shown above.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Sound Setting In Manual Mode

    Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode You can change these sound settings to create your own preference when the MultEQ mode is set to MultEQ off (Manual Mode). However, subwoofer in the subwoofer system can be set to ON/OFF regardless of whether the MultEQ setting is ON or OFF. Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the Sound menu modes to modify.

  • Page 36: Sound Field Adjustment

    Sound Field Adjustment The setting of Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ Adjustment, Time Correction and X-Over can be adjusted in this mode. Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the Parametric Equalizer Curve, set the EQ mode to PARAMETRIC EQ.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Crossover Settings (X-Over)

    Adjusting the Crossover Settings (X-OVER) Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Crossover” (page 38). 2.2ch (3WAY) System After selecting X-OVER from the Sound Field Adjustment mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the band adjustment, and then press /ENTER.

  • Page 38: Turning Subwoofer On/Off

    Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level (refer to page 20). ON (Initial setting) Setting the Subwoofer System When the subwoofer is on, you can select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

  • Page 39: About Time Correction

    About Time Correction The distance between the listener and the speakers in a boat vary widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and frequency characteristics.

  • Page 40: About The Crossover

    About the Crossover Crossover (X-OVER): This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies for which they have been optimally designed. The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter) of each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or lows).

  • Page 41: Changer (Optional)

    Changer (Optional) Rotary encoder PRESET /ENTER Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional) An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this unit if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from this unit.

  • Page 42: Information

    Information In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault.
  • Page 43 Audio The sound is not output from the speakers. • There is no signal output from the internal amplifier. - POWER IC is switched to “OFF” (page 25). iPod iPod does not play and no sound is output. • The iPod has not been recognized. - Reset this unit and the iPod.
  • Page 44 Indication for iPod Mode CURRENT ERROR • Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device. - You can solve the problem by switching the source, turning the unit power off, or ACC to the OFF position. DEVICE ERROR • A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected. - Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit.
  • Page 45 Indication for SAT Receiver Mode (XM mode) • MiniTuner missing/disconnected or no communication between the unit and XM Radio. - Check the XM Tuner. • The XM or SIRIUS antenna is not connected to the XM or SIRIUS radio module. - Check whether the XM or SIRIUS antenna cable is attached securely to the XM or SIRIUS radio module.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.7-107.9 MHz (MODE1) 87.50-108.00 MHz (MODE2) Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3µV/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 47: Installation And Connections

    Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the CDA-118M to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-118M has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the boat.

  • Page 48: Installation

    Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDA-118M. Connect all other leads of the CDA-118M according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.

  • Page 49: Connections

    Connections SPEAKER LEFT FRONT (White) Front left The system switch is located on the bottom of the unit. Before adjusting the switch, take the rubber cover off first. Before connecting an amplifier, changer, etc., please remove the waterproof cap. (Gray) (Violet) (Black) (Blue)
  • Page 50 Front Output/Input RCA Connectors It can be used as Front Output or Input RCA Connectors. Rear Output/Input RCA Connectors It can be used as Rear Output or Input RCA Connectors. ZONE2 Output RCA Connectors Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors USB Connector Connect this to an USB memory or to an iPhone/iPod.

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty

    ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. (“Alpine”), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below. PRODUCTS COVERED: This Warranty covers Audio Products and Related Accessories (“the product”).

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