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Alpine CDE-W265BT Owner's Manual

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2DIN CD/USB RECEIVER WITH ADVANCED BLUETOOTH
CD/USB RECEIVER WITH ADVANCED BLUETOOTH
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
CDE-W265BT
CDE-164BT
• 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.
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Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-24567Z92-B

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  • Page 1 • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. Thank you for purchasing this Alpine product. Please take a moment to protect your purchase by registering your product now at the following address: www.alpine-usa.com/registration. You will be informed of product and software updates (if applicable), special promotions, news about Alpine, and entered for a chance to win prizes.
  • Page 2 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 Cristoforo Colombo, 8 Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN Victoria 3803, Australia 20090 Trezzano sul Naviglio MI, Italy Phone: 03-5499-4531 Phone 03-8787-1200 Phone +39 02 484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

  • 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) ......... 29 (Shortcut dial) ............35 Setting the communication mode with a Dialing the preset number........35 Smartphone (ALPINE APP)........29 Adjusting the volume when receiving a Setting the TTS (Text To Speech) volume..30 Call ................35 BT Hands Free Calling Muting the microphone input quickly Setup Before Using..........
  • Page 5 Contents ENGLISH Search Position Memory ........40 Information Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ........ 41 In Case of Difficulty ..........50 Repeat Play..............41 Basic................50 Displaying the Text..........41 Radio .................50 CD................50 ® Pandora internet radio (Optional) MP3/WMA ...............51 ® Listening to Pandora ..........

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. result in fire, etc. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing. KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • 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 Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora is currently available in the U.S., Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, Australia and New Zealand. 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 31. *4 Not displayed when ALPINE APP is set to OFF, refer to “Setting the communication mode with a Smartphone (ALPINE APP)”...

  • Page 10: Attaching

    Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc. Turn the Rotary encoder to select GENERAL, and then  CDE-W265BT press ENTER. RESET switch Turn the Rotary encoder to select the CLOCK ADJ mode, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 11: Radio

    Controllable with Remote Control Radio This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor.  CDE-W265BT Preset buttons Preset buttons  CDE-W265BT...

  • Page 12: Presetting Stations Manually

    Press  or  to tune in the desired station. RBDS Holding down  or  will change the frequency continuously.  CDE-W265BT Presetting Stations Manually While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store the station.

  • Page 13: Displaying Radio Text

    Displaying Radio Text CD/MP3/WMA Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.  CDE-W265BT Press k while receiving FM in the radio mode to select Preset buttons Preset buttons the Radio Text display. (1 through 3) (4 through 6) ...

  • Page 14: Repeat And Random Play

     CDE-164BT Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired track, and then press ENTER. This will play the selected track. Notes • Press any of the preset buttons (1 through 6) during a search to skip over a calculated percentage of tracks. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function”...

  • Page 15: Search Position Memory

    Producing MP3/WMA discs Search Position Memory MP3/WMA 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 During playback, you can quickly return to the last-selected hierarchy described above.

  • Page 16: Terminology

    Sound Setting Bit rate This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The higher  CDE-W265BT the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files. Sampling rate This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled (recorded).

  • Page 17: Sound Setting

    Note Equalizer Presets • If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the unit automatically returns to normal mode. 10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is musical source material.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Frequency (Center Frq)

    Adjusting the Frequency (CENTER FRQ) Selecting the Cut-Off Frequency (FREQUENCY) Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz  2WAY System Band1 20 Hz ~ 100 Hz (63 Hz) Setting contents: Band2 63 Hz ~ 315 Hz (125 Hz) 20 / 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 (Initial setting) / 100 / 125 / Band3 125 Hz ~ 500 Hz (250 Hz) 160 / 200 (Hz)

  • Page 19: Setting The Subwoofer Phase

    Setting the Subwoofer Phase External Device The subwoofer output phase is toggled between SUBWOOFER Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC) NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). Depending on the installation location of your subwoofer, one of these settings may sound When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be better than the other.

  • Page 20: Setting The Media Xpander Mode

    Notes Setting the Media Xpander mode • Adjustable only when DEFEAT is OFF. • Adjustable when 2WAY/3WAY system mode is set to 2WAY. MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct • The Bass parameters affected contain EQ PRESETS, 9BAND EQ, regardless of the music source.

  • Page 21: Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats

    Conditions: Time Delay Distance Distance Farthest Speaker – listening position: 2.25 m (88-9/16") Difference Number (cm) (inch) Front left speaker – listening position: 0.5 m (19-11/16") (msec) Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8") 85.0 33.5 Time correction = 1.75 ÷...

  • Page 22: About The Crossover

    Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction 275.4 108.5 characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive 278.8 109.9 network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer. 282.2 111.2 285.6 112.6 2WAY mode 289.0 113.9...
  • Page 23 Adjusting to a frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner’s Manual. We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.

  • Page 24: Other Functions

    Other Functions TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  DISC TEXT  /TRACK TEXT TRACK NO./CLOCK  TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME The display in MP3/WMA mode: FOLDER NO./FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME   CDE-W265BT  FOLDER NAME /FILE NAME /BAND  ARTIST NAME /SONG NAME ...

  • Page 25: Using The Front Aux Input Terminal

     TUNER SET  SOURCE VOL  MX PTY SELECT  PTY SELECT listen to the portable device. SETTING SiriusXM mode:  CDE-W265BT  ALERT MEMO  SXM SET  SOURCE VOL TUNE SCAN  MX SETTING  TUNE SCAN Main unit DISC mode: Portable player, etc.

  • Page 26: Applying Tuneit

    To adjust the playback volume of TTS (Text To download it from Google Play. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Speech). Before these operations, set ALPINE APP to USB or BT depending on the connected Smartphone. For details, refer to “Setting the Notes communication mode with a Smartphone (ALPINE APP)”...

  • Page 27: Setting

    TUNER FREQ  FM SET  TUNER FREQ IPOD: IPOD LIST APP:  CDE-W265BT ALPINE APP  TTS VOLUME  ALPINE APP DIM.   *1 Refer to “Sound Setting” on page 17. *2 Refer to “SiriusXM Setting” on page 45.

  • Page 28: Setting The Aux Name Mode

    Setting the AUX NAME mode Demonstration You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode. This unit has a demonstration mode to display its various functions.  Setting item: AUX NAME  Setting item: DEMO MODE Setting contents: Setting contents: AUXILIARY (Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE / GAME ON (Initial setting) / STANDBY / OFF...

  • Page 29: Dimmer Control

    Smartphone (ALPINE APP) TUNER is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Set ALPINE APP to USB when an iPhone is connected, or set to BT Setting the TUNER (FM) frequency step when an Android or a BlackBerry Smartphone is paired.

  • Page 30: Setting The Tts (Text To Speech) Volume

    BT Hands Free Calling • It takes a few seconds to validate this function. • For this function to work properly, specific applications must be installed on your Smartphone before connection. Consult your Alpine dealer or the Alpine website for details.  CDE-W265BT •...

  • Page 31: Before Using Bluetooth Function

    • When you place a call, or perform setup operations, be sure to stop your If pairing is successful, “CONNECTED” is displayed for a car in a safe place. few seconds. The head unit then returns to its previous • Depending on the connected Bluetooth compatible device(s), the state.

  • Page 32: Setting The Auto Pairing With Ipod/Iphone

    Note Setting the Visible Mode • When BT IN is set to OFF, the indicators related to Hands-free phone (C battery charge and i signal strength) will not be displayed. You can set whether this unit can be recognized or not from a Bluetooth compatible device.

  • Page 33: Setting The Caller Information Display On/Off

    Setting contents: For information to update your Bluetooth firmware, please visit your AUTO OFF / AUTO ON (Initial setting) local Alpine website or choose your country from Alpine home page Note (http://www.alpine-usa.com). • “UPDATING” will be displayed during the phone book update.

  • Page 34: Answering A Call

    Redialing a Number In Outgoing History Answering a Call Previously dialed telephone numbers (maximum number of call records Incoming calls are announced by the received call ring tone and a is 20) are stored in dialed calls history. You can redial a number by displayed message (PHONE).

  • Page 35: Voice Control Operation

    Turn the Rotary encoder to select the second letter (e.g. I), • In the call waiting mode, you can press k to change the display between the current call and the person on hold. and then press . Preset a number in the Phone Menu Turn the Rotary encoder to select the third letter (e.g.

  • Page 36: Call Switching Operation

    Call Switching Operation Searching for a desired song During a call, this function allows you to initiate the transfer of the Artist name, album name, etc., may be searched and displayed during audio between the Smartphone and the speakers in the car. playback or pause.

  • Page 37: Flash Memory (Optional)

    About MP3/WMA File of Flash Memory Flash Memory (optional) Playing back MP3/WMA  CDE-W265BT MP3/WMA files are prepared, then stored to a Flash Memory Device. This unit can recognize at most 255 folders and 255 files per folder stored in Flash Memory. Playback may not be performed if a Flash Memory Device exceeds the limitations described above.

  • Page 38: Ipod/Iphone (Optional)

    (optional) An iPod/iPhone can be connected to this unit by using the Interface cable for iPod (included with iPod/iPhone). When an iPod/iPhone is  CDE-W265BT connected to this unit, you can choose to control the iPod/iPhone using Preset buttons Preset buttons its own controls or by the head unit controls.

  • Page 39: Setting The Ipod Control

    iPod nano (5th generation): Ver.1.0.2 Notes iPod classic (160 GB) (Late 2009): Ver.2.0.4 • A song playing on the iPod/iPhone while it is connected to this unit will iPod touch (2nd generation): Ver.4.2.1 continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection. iPod nano (4th generation): Ver.1.0.4 •...

  • Page 40: Direct Search Function

    • After pressing and holding ENTER for at least 2 seconds while in Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ each hierarchy (except SONG, AUDIOBOOK and GENIUS MIX List hierarchy), all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back. Composer/Episode • Playback [ALL] is only applicable for those categories marked with“ ”, press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod/iPhone or selected search mode.

  • Page 41: 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 k. Shuffle Albums: The songs on each album are played back in the order they were Each press changes the display.

  • Page 42: Pandora Internet Radio (Optional)

    Android OS and BlackBerry OS with this listed alphabetically. unit. • Before this operation, set ALPINE APP to USB or BT depending on the Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired station, and connected Smartphone. For details, refer to “Application Setting (APP)”...

  • Page 43: Shuffle

    Search by Date Added: Bookmarking a Desired Song or Artist Turn the Rotary encoder to select “BY DATE”, and then press ENTER. The currently playing track or artist can be bookmarked and saved to The “BY DATE” search mode is activated and the station names ®...

  • Page 44: Changing The Display

    ® Changing the Display SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation Press k.  CDE-W265BT Station Name Artist Name Preset buttons Preset buttons Elapsed Time Song Title (1 through 3) (4 through 6)    /Tag Album Name Clock Song Title Station Name...

  • Page 45: Siriusxm Setting

    • Press r to return to the previous mode. After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and antenna, power on your CDE-W265BT/CDE-164BT and select SiriusXM mode. You • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to should be able to hear the SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1.

  • Page 46: Setting The Parental Control

    Setting the Parental Control Confirming the strength of the SiriusXM signal The Parental Control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature content. When enabled, the You can check the signal strength through this setting item. Parental Control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked channels.

  • Page 47: Tuning Channels Using Presets

    Tune to the desired channel, and then press and hold (for Notes ™ at least 2 seconds) one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) • Compatible with SXV200 or later tuner models. TuneScan channels are comprised of SmartFavorites Channels and may take a few minutes to store the channel.

  • Page 48: Receiving And Tuning To An Alert

    Searching by My Music Receiving and Tuning to an Alert Enter Search mode and turn the Rotary encoder to select Whenever a stored sports team, artist, or song is playing on another MY MUSIC . Press ENTER. channel, an interruption ALERT appears on the unit display. To tune to The artist names and song names that you have stored and are the game, artist or song identified by the alert, follow the steps below: currently playing will be displayed in a list.

  • Page 49: Using Jump Memory And Jump Recall Function

    Notes Press r to cancel the REPLAY mode. • Press k, the information of the selected channels will be displayed. The unit returns to live SiriusXM radio mode. You can choose the desired channel from the artist name list or song Note name list.

  • Page 50: Changing The Display

    Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature and connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. song/program title, is available with each SiriusXM channel. The unit can display this text information as explained below.

  • Page 51: Mp3/Wma

    NO FILE switch (refer to “Initial System Start-Up” on page 10) and press  again. If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer. • No song (file) is stored in the Flash Memory. – Connect the Flash Memory device after storing songs (files).

  • Page 52: Indication For Ipod Mode

    UPDATING • A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used. • The search mode is activated during song downloading. – Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit. – No necessary operation. Bluetooth mode •...

  • Page 53: Indication For Pandora ® Mode

    NO SERVICE ® • The channel that you have requested is not a valid SiriusXM channel • You switched CDE-W265BT/CDE-164BT to Pandora mode by pressing VSOURCE with a Smartphone connected, without or the channel that you were listening to is no longer available.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    CHASSIS SIZE (CDE-W265BT) Specifications Width 178 mm (7") Height 100 mm (4") Depth 161.7 mm (6–3/8") FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.7 ~ 107.9 MHz CHASSIS SIZE (CDE-164BT) Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 ohms) Width 178 mm (7") 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 μV/75 ohms)

  • Page 55: Installation And Connections

    When connecting CHILDREN. the CDE-W265BT/CDE-164BT to the fuse box, make sure the fuse Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult for the intended circuit of the CDE-W265BT/CDE-164BT has the a physician immediately.

  • Page 56: Installation

    This unit • If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various * If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

  • Page 57: Removal

    Remove the detachable front panel. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on Front Frame either side. The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve.  CDE-W265BT Screw (M5 × 8) This unit (Included) This unit...

  • Page 58: Connections

    (L) (White) Microphone 2WAY system 3WAY system Front high High range (L) range (L) Amplifier Front high High range (R) range (R) Rear high range (L) range (L) Amplifier Rear high range (R) range (R) Amplifier Subwoofers Subwoofers CDE-W265BT CDE-164BT...
  • Page 59  Steering Remote Control Interface Connector 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) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  MIC Input Connector To Microphone.

  • Page 60: Limited Warranty

    ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. (“Alpine”), is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and is 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.
  • Page 61 N’oubliez pas de consacrer un moment à la protection de votre achat en enregistrant votre produit dès maintenant à l’adresse suivante : www.alpine-usa.com/registration. Recuerde que con solo unos pocos pasos podrá proteger su producto, registrándolo a través de la siguiente...

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