Alpine CDA-9853 Owner's Manual
Alpine CDA-9853 Owner's Manual

Alpine CDA-9853 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)
Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co., Ltd.
No.24 Liaohexisan Road Dalian Economic&Technical
Development Zone, China
MP3/WMA CD Receiver
CDA-9855
CDA-9853
• 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
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
Alpine House
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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
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China (Y)
68-02278Z06-A
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  • Page 1 No.24 Liaohexisan Road Dalian Economic&Technical Development Zone, China Please read before using this equipment. Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. 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 Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Turning Power On and Off ... 7 Initial System Start-Up ... 7 Setting the Time and Calendar (CDA-9855 only) ... 7 Setting Time (CDA-9853 only) ... 7 Opening and Closing the Movable Display ... 8 Display Tilt Adjustment ... 8 Adjusting Volume ... 8 Lowering Volume Quickly ...
  • Page 3 Setting the Display Dimmer ... 30 Scroll Type Setting ... 30 Scroll Setting ... 30 Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9853 only) ... 30 Switching the Character Font (CDA-9855 only) ... 30 Setting the Temperature Display for the External Amplifier ... 30 Setting the Display of the Audio Level Indicator (CDA-9853 only) ...
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.
  • Page 5 Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism. Installation Location Make sure the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 will not be installed in a location subjected to: • Direct sun and heat • High humidity and water •...
  • Page 6 On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) • Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. • Do not affix stickers or labels. • Clean the disc when it is dusty. • Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc. •...
  • Page 7: About The Glidetouch™ Bar Operation

    About the GlideTouch™ Bar Operation Touch or press the desired position on the GlideTouch bar. Press any one of the 6 positions on the GlideTouch bar to which a function has been assigned in the guide display. For example, to select ON, press the GlideTouch bar directly below where ON is indicated in the guide display. The manual expresses this as follows: “Change the setting by pressing the GlideTouch bar below either the ON or OFF function indicators.”...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit. • The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except TITLE (CDA-9853 only) and eject c. Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.
  • Page 9: Opening And Closing The Movable Display

    Opening and Closing the Movable Display Press c. The movable display will open. To close the movable display, press c again. The movable display will close. • Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it may result in malfunction of the unit.
  • Page 10: Radio

    Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode. CDA-9855: DX (Distance mode) → LOCAL (Local mode) → MANUAL (Manual mode) → DX CDA-9853: DX SEEK (Distance mode) → SEEK (Local mode) → OFF (Manual mode) → DX SEEK • The initial mode is Distance mode.
  • Page 11: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tuning to Preset Stations Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed. Press FUNC. to activate the preset mode. Source select mode → Preset mode → Source operation mode* → Source select mode * CDA-9855 only Select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6) by sliding your finger to the left or right on the GlideTouch bar.
  • Page 12: Repeat Play

    • A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back on this unit. • “MP3” is displayed during MP3 playback. (CDA-9853 only) • “WMA” is displayed during WMA playback. (CDA-9853 only) • The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers recorded on the disc.
  • Page 13: Random Play)

    M.I.X. (Random Play) Press FUNC. to activate the audio function mode. Source select mode → Audio function mode → Source operation mode* → Source select mode * CDA-9855 only Press the GlideTouch bar under MIX to select the Random Play mode. The tracks (files) will be played back in random sequence.
  • Page 14: Quick Search

    Folder Name Search mode Within 10 seconds, select the folder to play back by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press -/J to play the selected folder. The first file in the selected folder is played back. To search for a file in the selected folder, press the GlideTouch bar or FUNC.
  • Page 15 Corresponding File Systems This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember. The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name is limited.
  • Page 16: Sound Setting

    Sound Setting SOURCE/ BAND POWER Rotary encoder (MODE) MENU FUNC. GlideTouch bar Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/ Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat Press the Rotary encoder (MODE) repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: →...
  • Page 17: Adjusting And Storing The Parametric Equalizer Curve

    Adjusting and Storing 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 PEQ. For details, refer to “Setting User's EQ mode” (page 15). Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
  • Page 18: Recalling The Stored Equalizer Curve

    Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer. 2 way mode Cut-off frequency...
  • Page 19: Adjusting And Storing The Crossover

    Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Crossover” (Page 17). Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds. Select the Crossover (X-OVER) mode by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right.
  • Page 20: Recalling The Stored Crossover Settings

    This is caused by the time delay between the sound reaching the listener’s right versus the left ear. To correct this, the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased distance for those speakers.
  • Page 21: Setting The Time Correction Unit

    Time Difference Table Time Delay Distance Distance Delay Difference Number (cm) (inch) Number (ms) 10.2 13.6 17.0 20.4 23.8 27.2 10.7 30.6 12.1 34.0 13.4 37.4 14.7 40.8 16.1 44.2 17.4 47.6 18.8 51.0 20.1 54.4 21.4 57.8 22.8 61.2 24.1 64.6 25.5...
  • Page 22: Recalling The Stored Time Correction Settings

    • If no peration is performed in 60 seconds, the unit will return to the normal mode. About the MX indicator display (CDA-9853 only) MX Level Display Lights up when MX is on...
  • Page 23: Other Functions

    → TITLE* PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY → TITLE* EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION* PRESET No./FREQUENCY PRESET No./FREQUENCY → Sound dependent display CDA-9853 TITLE* → FREQUENCY PRESET No. FREQUENCY → EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION* PRESET No. The display in CD mode: CDA-9855 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME...
  • Page 24 For details, refer to “Displaying the External Amplifier Information” (page 25). About the indicator display (CDA-9853 only) 1 This indicator is lit when an album name is displayed. 2 This indicator is lit when a folder name is displayed.
  • Page 25: Titling Discs/Stations

    • If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not written. • You can enter 18 radio station titles (24 for the CDA-9853 model) and 18 CD titles on this unit. If you try to store beyond the limit, the display will show “FULL DATA.”...
  • Page 26: Setting Amplifier Link

    Display The temperature display and the fan status display are alternately displayed. VOLTAGE:10.1V Voltage Display Fan Status Display CDA-9853 Fan Status Display Voltage Display 12.4V HIGH 42.0°C Temperature Display • To switch the display between Celsius and Fahrenheit, refer to page 30.
  • Page 27: Setting The Multicolor Illumination (Cda-9855 Only)

    Data that has been stored in the hard disc is downloaded by the “Data Downloading” operation to CDA-9855/ CDA-9853. For details on how to download data to the hard disc, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the HDA-5460 model.
  • Page 28: Data Downloading

    GlideTouch bar under the desired file. Data downloading starts. When data download is finished successfully, the confirmation screen is displayed (for the CDA-9853 model, each confirmation screen of download data is sequentially displayed), and download finishes. Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked boxes on the confirmation screen.
  • Page 29: General Setting

    DEMO DEMO For the CDA-9855 model, refer to “Setting the Time and Calender (CDA-9855 only)” (page 7). For the CDA-9853 model, refer to “Setting Time (CDA-9853 only)” (page 7). Displayed only when AUX is ON. Refer to “Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country”...
  • Page 30: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Switching the Tuner Mode CDA-9855:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HiFi CDA-9853:STABLE / NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE PRO for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage.
  • Page 31: Connecting An Optical Digital Compatible Audio Processor And An Ai-Net Non-Compatible Dvd Player

    °F : The temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit. °C : The temperature is displayed in Celsius. Setting the Display of the Audio Level Indicator (CDA-9853 only) AUDIO LV ON (initial setting) / AUDIO LV OFF You can set whether the audio level indicator is displayed.
  • Page 32: Sat Radio Receiver (Optional)

    This number is an 8 character (for XM Radio) or 12 character (for SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found on the SAT Receiver. It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 in the following way. While receiving band, press g or f to select channel “0.”...
  • Page 33: Receiving Stored Channels

    2 PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. MUSIC TITLE EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION* PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. CATEGORY NAME CHANNEL NAME CDA-9853 CATEGORY NAME for at least 2 CHANNEL NAME PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO. to switch to the Category MUSIC TITLE ARTIST NAME PRESET NO./CHANNEL NO.
  • Page 34: Setting The Auxiliary Data Field Display

    • When the “Scroll Setting” (page 30) is set to “AUTO,” the display scrolls continuously. When the Scroll Setting is set to “MANUAL,” the display scrolls only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND, SEARCH, etc.). Press and hold TITLE for more than 2 seconds to scroll the display manually.
  • Page 35: Ipod™ Operation (Optional)

    SOURCE/ POWER GlideTouch bar FUNC. When an iPod™ or iPod™ mini is connected to the optional Alpine Interface adapter for iPod™ (KCA-420i), it can be controlled from the CDA-9855/CDA-9853. However, operation from the iPod is disabled. • For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod™ Interface adapter (KCA-420i).
  • Page 36: Searching By Album Name

    Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the CDA- 9855/CDA-9853. Shuffle Albums (M.I.X. ALBUM): Select an album randomly in the iPod, and plays back the songs of the album in sequential order. If a song has been selected in the playlist/...
  • Page 37: Repeat Play

    • Elapsed time is displayed for 5 seconds immediately after changing sources or songs, etc. (CDA-9853 only) • Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed. • When the artist name, album name or song name is set on iTunes, and the amount of characters is increased, songs may not be played back when connected to the adapter.
  • Page 38: Changer (Optional)

    • For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to “CD/MP3/WMA” pages 10 to 14. Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you can connect up to 4 CD Changers.
  • Page 39: Remote Control

    Remote Control Controls on Remote Control 1 Source Button Press this button to select the audio source. 2 Volume Adjustment Buttons To increase the volume level: Press the L button To decrease the volume level: Press the K button 3 8 Button Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below.
  • Page 40: Battery Replacement

    Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional) (for sale in the near future) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.
  • Page 41 If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET switch (refer to page 7) and press c again. If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer. PROTECT • A copy-protected WMA file was played back.
  • Page 42 - Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine. Check the indication. Insert the magazine again. If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine dealer. • Magazine ejection not possible. - Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    • Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N • S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms) Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10 k ohms (CDA-9855) 2 V/10 k ohms (CDA-9853) Weight 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)
  • Page 44: Installation And Connections

    (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle.
  • Page 45: Installation

    9853. Connect all other leads of the CDA-9855/CDA- 9853 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section. Slide the CDA-9855/CDA-9853 into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard.
  • Page 46: Connections

    Connections Blue/White Pink/Black F/R Sub-W X-OVER ∗ 3WAY EQ/DIV < Ai-NET ∗ NORM The label is attached on the bottom of the unit. To amplifier Blue POWER ANT REMOTE TURN-ON AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION IGNITION Ignition Key Yellow BATTERY Black Gray SPEAKER...
  • Page 47 1 Amplifier Link Connector Outputs Amplifier Link control signals. Connect this to an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier, using the (also separately sold) Amplifier Link box KCE-511M. 2 Antenna Receptacle 3 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable.
  • Page 48 • Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis. • If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information.
  • Page 49 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus model is a super-compact 6-disc changer with a CD-R/RW PLAY BACK. Changeurs de CD Alpine : vous avez le choix! Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.
  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    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 Car Audio Products and Related Accessories ("the product").

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