Alpine CDA 9820XM User Manual

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XM/CD Receiver  
CDA-9820XM  
• 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,  
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  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Kreuzerkamp 7,  
40878 Ratingen, Germany  
Phone 02102-4550  
Phone 01-48638989  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in Japan (Y)  
68P70033Y22-O  
Yamagata Printing Co., Ltd.  
2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama  
Kanagawa, Japan  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Operating Instructions  
CD  
Playback .......................................................... 10  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 10  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 10  
Scanning Programs ......................................... 10  
Track Search ................................................... 10  
Quick Search ................................................... 10  
WARNING  
WARNING..................................................3  
CAUTION ...................................................3  
PRECAUTIONS .........................................3  
Getting Started  
Sound Setting  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 5  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ......... 5  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6  
Setting Time ...................................................... 6  
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 6  
Lowering Volume Quickly ................................ 6  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat...... 11  
Setting the Bass Control ................................. 11  
Setting the Treble Control ............................... 12  
Setting the Bass Type ...................................... 12  
Setting the MX Mode ..................................... 12  
XM Radio  
Other Functions  
Receiving XM Channels ................................... 7  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number ................ 7  
Storing XM Channel Presets............................. 7  
Receiving Stored XM Channels........................ 7  
Channel/Category Search.................................. 7  
Quick Search ..................................................... 8  
Changing the Display........................................ 8  
Setting the Tuning Method ............................... 8  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display .......... 8  
Direct Channel Access ...................................... 8  
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 13  
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 14  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 14  
Displaying Time.............................................. 14  
Blackout Mode On and Off............................. 14  
SETUP  
General Customizing  
Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 15  
Scroll Setting................................................... 15  
External Device  
Radio  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off............................ 15  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)..................... 15  
Connecting to an External Amplifier .............. 16  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices....... 16  
Listening to Radio............................................. 9  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 9  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets .............. 9  
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 9  
Station Title Search Function............................ 9  
Quick Search Function...................................... 9  
1-EN  
Changer (Optional)  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 16  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 17  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 17  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 17  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 17  
Scanning Programs ......................................... 18  
Track Search ................................................... 18  
File/Folder Search  
(only for MP3 compatible changer) ............ 18  
Quick Search ................................................... 18  
Playing MP3 Data ........................................... 18  
MobileHub™ Link Operation  
(Optional)  
About MobileHub™ Link............................... 19  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF .............................. 19  
Incoming Calls ................................................ 19  
Setting the Automatic Calling ......................... 19  
Calling............................................................. 19  
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation ....... 20  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 21  
Specifications .................................................. 23  
Controls on Remote Control (Optional) ......... 23  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 24  
Caution ............................................................ 24  
Precautions ...................................................... 24  
Installation ...................................................... 25  
Connections .................................................... 26  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
2-EN  
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
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 OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR  
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR  
VEHICLE.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.  
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only  
be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the  
vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+  
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the  
battery may cause fire or personal injury.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL  
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
Moisture Condensation  
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to  
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player  
and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.  
Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback  
mechanism.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE  
REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,  
consult a physician immediately.  
Maintenance  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.  
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service  
Station for servicing.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING  
FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS  
IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
3-EN  
Correct Handling  
PRECAUTIONS  
Never Attempt the Following  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into  
the player by the automatic reloading mechanism.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power  
is off.  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will  
not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or  
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.  
CORRECT  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
Disc Cleaning  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.  
Your player will automatically eject any disc that is inserted  
incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a correctly inserted  
disc, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a  
ballpoint pen.  
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause  
the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing  
surface with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the  
outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft  
cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the  
disc.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
New Discs  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming, the CD  
player will automatically eject discs with irregular surfaces or  
inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is inserted into the player  
and ejected after initial loading, using your finger, feel around the  
inside of the center hole and outside edge of the disc. If you feel  
any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper  
loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of  
the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other  
such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for  
protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.  
However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or  
diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the disc to  
be out of standard specifications and may create operational  
problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs  
played in Alpine CD players.  
Center Hole  
Bumps  
Center Hole  
New  
Disc  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use  
any special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.  
Installation Location  
Make sure the CDA-9820XM will not be installed in a location  
subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
4-EN  
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)  
Getting Started  
Do not touch the surface.  
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.  
Do not affix stickers or labels and do not write on the surface.  
Clean the disc when it is dusty.  
Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.  
Do not use commercially available disc accessories.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Rotary encoder  
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long  
time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat  
and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be  
able to play it again.  
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW  
MUTE  
DISP/TITLE  
If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last  
recording session was closed (finalized).  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback  
again.  
Turning Power On and Off  
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject  
c and DISP/TITLE  
About media that can be played with the CDA-9820XM.  
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo  
marks below.  
.
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 3  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-  
ReWritable) for audio use on this unit. However, you cannot play  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted audio files.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Detaching  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
2
Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:  
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme  
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs  
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs not designed for  
audio use, CDs on which a recording failed or a re-recording  
was attempted.  
Press  
(Release) at the lower left side until the  
front panel pops out.  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
3
About the alphanumeric display of this unit.  
All English lower case characters are displayed as upper case  
on this unit.  
The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the  
connector terminals on the back of the front panel.) This is not a  
malfunction.  
The alphanumeric display in the following table shows  
alphanumeric characters/numbers that may be difficult to  
distinguish.  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
Attaching  
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main  
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the  
projections on the main unit.  
1
Alphanumeric  
Display  
0
2
5
6
8
A
R
B
S
D
Z
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
2
Alphanumeric  
Display  
G
H
K
M
Q
2
1
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or  
dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the  
front panel and the main unit.  
Attach the front panel carefully. Hold the panel by its sides to avoid  
pushing any buttons by mistake.  
5-EN  
Initial System Start-Up  
Adjusting Volume  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
Remove the detachable front panel.  
2
3
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume  
Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar  
pointed object.  
level by 20 dB.  
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
1
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its  
previous level.  
RESET switch  
Setting Time  
1
Press DISP/TITLE  
displayed.  
repeatedly until the time is  
For details, see "Displaying the Title/Text" (page 13).  
2
Press and hold DISP/TITLE  
seconds while the time is displayed.  
for at least 3  
The time indication will blink.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours.  
3
4
When the hour has been adjusted, press the  
Rotary encoder.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes  
while the time indication is blinking.  
5
The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the minute  
adjustment. The time can also be manually set by  
pressing the Rotary encoder.  
To synchronize the clock to a time signal, press and hold the  
Rotary encoder for at least 3 seconds after setting the “hour.”  
Minutes will be indicated as 00. If you press and hold the Rotary  
encoder for more than 3 seconds when the display shows over  
“30,” hours will advance.  
6-EN  
While receiving X1, X2 or X3, press g or f to  
select channel “0.”  
1
2
XM Radio  
The unit alternately displays “RADIO ID” for 2 seconds,  
then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
While displaying "RADIO ID" as shown above, Blackout  
(page 14) becomes nonfunctional.  
SOURCE/ BAND/  
Rotary encoder  
POWER  
TEL.  
8
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than “0.”  
You cannot use “O,” “S,”“ I,or “F” for the ID Number.  
You can check your ID number printed on the label on the bottom  
of the CDA-9820XM, or on the label on the packing box.  
F/SETUP  
DISP/  
TITLE  
g
f
9
Storing XM Channel Presets  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
SEARCH/  
QS  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (X1,  
X2 or X3) you want to store.  
1
Receiving XM Channels  
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold  
2
XM Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment,  
with up to 100 brand-new digital channels. For a small monthly fee,  
subscribers can hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast-  
to-coast via satellite. For more information, visit XM’s website at  
any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that  
you want to store the station on for at least 2  
seconds.  
The selected station is stored.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
channels onto the same band.  
3
How to Subscribe  
Make sure that the optional XM antenna has been installed before  
beginning the subscription process.  
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band  
desired and repeat the procedure.  
A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6  
channels for each band; X1, X2 and X3).  
If you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a  
station, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the  
new one.  
Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM’s Website at  
should have their Radio ID ready; see “checking the XM Radio ID  
Number” on this page.  
* XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
Receiving Stored XM Channels  
Do not connect an external XM Tuner to this unit. Connecting an  
external tuner unit will cause an “ERROR” to be displayed and all  
functions are disabled.  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (X1,  
1
The X1, X2 or X3 band illuminates when in XM mode.  
X2 or X3).  
X1 X2 X3 X1  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select XM mode.  
1
2
Press the channel preset button that has your  
desired satellite channel in memory.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. to select X1, X2 or X3.  
Each press changes the band:  
X1 (XM1) X2 (XM2) X3 (XM3) X1 (XM1)  
Channel/Category Search  
You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.  
Press g or f to select the desired channel.  
Holding the g or f will change channels  
continuously.  
3
Press SEARCH/QS  
Channel Search mode or Category Search mode.  
in the XM mode to select  
1
The channel number display automatically changes after a few  
seconds to the channel name display.  
You can change Category by pressing 8 or 9.  
Channel Search mode:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel No.* within 10 seconds.  
* The Channel No. is selected within the selected Category.  
2
Checking the XM Radio ID Number  
You need to provide XM with the unique XM Radio ID number for  
your CDA-9820XM in order to subscribe to XM's programming.  
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Channel No.  
3
This number is an 8 character alphanumeric number that is  
printed on a label directly on the bottom of the unit.  
It can also be displayed on the screen of this unit in the  
following way.  
7-EN  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds in Channel Search mode.  
Setting the tuning method  
You can set the tuning method. You can select the received stations in  
When “Setting the tuning method” is set to “CH NO” in the  
Channel Search mode, the search is performed in order of channel  
number. When “Setting the tuning method” is set to “ALPHABET”  
in the Channel Search mode, the channel name is searched in  
alphabetic order.  
channel no. order or in channel name order (alphabetic order).  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
• While in Channel Search mode, press 8 or 9 to select the another  
Category.  
• While in Channel Search mode, press SEARCH/QS to switch to  
the Category Search mode.  
Press g or f to select “CH NO” or  
“ALPHABET.”  
2
Press BAND/TEL. to set the tuning method.  
3
Category Search mode:  
CH NO :  
Set in order of channel no. (Initial setting)  
ALPHABET : Set in alphabetic order.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Category within 10 seconds.  
2
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
4
When the setting is completed, switch the channel DOWN/UP by  
pressing the g or f.  
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Category.  
3
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds in Category Search mode.  
While in Category Search mode, press SEARCH/QS to switch  
to Channel Search mode.  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
The XM Auxiliary Data Field display can be switched on or off.  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
Quick Search  
You can search for all Channels.  
Select “ADF” (Auxiliary Data Field) by pressing  
g or f.  
2
Press and hold SEARCH/QS  
seconds in XM mode to activate Quick Search  
mode.  
for at least 2  
1
Select ON/OFF by pressing BAND/TEL.  
When setting to ON, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by  
pressing DISP/TITLE . (Refer to the “Changing the  
Display” section on this page.)  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel within 10 seconds.  
The selected Channel is received.  
2
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
4
The initial setting at the factory is ADF OFF.  
Changing the Display  
Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and  
song/program title, is available with each XM channel. The unit can  
display this text information as explained below.  
Direct Channel Access  
When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190), an XM Channel  
can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the remote  
control.  
While in XM Radio mode, enter the Channel  
number you want to call up with the numeric  
keypad on the remote control.  
1
In XM mode, press DISP/TITLE  
.
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown  
below.  
The channel number blinks in the display.  
Channel Number*1 Channel Name Song Title Artist  
Press ENTER or + 10/OK on the remote control  
Name Auxiliary Data Field*2 Clock Channel Number*1  
2
within 5 seconds to receive the XM Channel.  
If the channel number is 3 digits, the XM Channel is  
automatically received after the channel number is input.  
*1 The Channel Name display automatically changes after a few  
seconds.  
*2 When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see  
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” on this page).  
Pressing RTN on the remote control while inputting a channel  
number, a channel number returns you to the previous channel.  
If you make a mistake inputting a channel number, you can erase  
the entered digits one at a time with DEL. on the remote control  
within 5 seconds. To erase all current channel numbers, press and  
hold DEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
If you erase all channel number while “CH ---” is displayed, and  
no operation has been performed within 5 seconds, the Direct  
Channel Access mode closes.  
If there is no XM Channel after inputting channel number, ----” is  
displayed for 2 seconds and returns to the previously input channel  
number.  
If no operation has been performed for 5 seconds after inputting  
one or two digit channel number, the input channel number is  
received.  
When the "Scroll Setting" (page 15) is set to "SCR AUTO," the  
display scrolls continuously.  
When the Scroll Setting is set to "SCR MANU," the display scrolls  
only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND,  
SEARCH, etc.).  
Press and hold DISP/TITLE  
for more than 3 seconds to scroll  
the display manually.  
“Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one  
shown above.  
When displaying the Channel Name, the number 6, described in  
the section “About the indicator display” (page 13), is lit. When  
displaying the Artist Name, the number 4, described in the section  
“About the indicator display” (page 13), is lit.  
8-EN  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
Radio  
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
1
TUNE/ BAND/  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
A.ME  
TEL.  
SEARCH/QS  
Press and hold TUNE/A. ME for at least 2 seconds.  
2
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. They will be stored into buttons 1 to 6 in  
order of signal strength.  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the  
tuner goes to the station stored in preset location no. 1.  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
g
f
Rotary  
encoder  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Listening to Radio  
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
band is displayed.  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency  
appears in the display.  
1
Press any one of the station preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
memory.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
2
The display shows the band, preset number and  
frequency of the station selected.  
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) AM F1 (FM1)  
Press TUNE/A. ME to select the tuning mode.  
3
Station Title Search Function  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) DX SEEK (Local mode) →  
DX SEEK(Manual mode)DX SEEK  
If titles for radio stations are entered, you can search for a radio  
station from its title.  
.
Only the portions underlined above are displayed.  
The initial mode is DX SEEK (Distance mode).  
Press SEARCH/QS  
Title Search mode.  
The first title input blinks in the display.  
in Radio mode to switch to  
1
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Manual mode:  
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
2
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the  
frequency of the selected title.  
3
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.  
Holding down g or f will change the frequency  
continuously.  
4
Search mode in Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds.  
If a station has no title, "NO TITLE" is displayed for 2 seconds.  
Any radio station can be searched by the Station Title Search  
function. The station titles are displayed in the order they were  
input.  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station  
is tuned in.  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Quick Search Function  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
1
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
Press and hold any one of the preset buttons  
(1 through 6) that you want to store the station  
on for at least 2 seconds.  
The selected station is stored.  
The display shows the band, preset no. and station  
frequency memorized.  
2
Press and hold SEARCH/QS  
seconds in Radio mode to activate Quick Search  
mode.  
for at least 2  
1
2
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired frequency.  
A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations  
for each band; F1, F2 and AM).  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a  
station, the current station will be cleared and replaced with the  
new station.  
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
frequency.  
3
Search mode in Quick Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds.  
9-EN  
Repeat Play  
Press 4 (  
CD  
) to play back repeatedly the track being  
played.  
The track will be played repeatedly.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Rotary  
encoder  
-/J  
c
Press 4 (  
) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat play.  
RPT: Only a track is repeatedly played back  
(off)  
g
f
SEARCH/  
QS  
4(  
)
5(  
)
6(  
)
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Press 5 (  
) in the play or pause mode.  
Playback  
The tracks on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
1
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 (  
) again.  
M.I.X.: Track are played back in  
random sequence.  
(off)  
A disc that contains more than 40 tracks may not be correctly  
played back with the M.I.X. function.  
The CD player begins playback from the first track on the  
disc. When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/  
POWER to switch to the CD mode.  
Scanning Programs  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
Press 6 (  
) to activate the Scan mode.  
TUNER XM CD CD CHANGER* TUNER  
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played back in  
succession.  
* Only when the CD changer is connected  
Press g or f to select the desired track.  
2
To stop scanning, press 6 (  
) and deactivate the Scan mode.  
Returning to the beginning of the current track:  
Press g.  
Track Search  
You can search for tracks.  
Fast backward :  
Press and hold g.  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track:  
Press SEARCH/QS  
Track Search mode.  
in the CD mode to activate  
1
Press f.  
Fast forward :  
Select a desired track by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press and hold f.  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the  
selected track.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
3
Search mode in Track Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
To eject the disc, press c.  
4
holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds.  
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.  
Three-inch (8cm) CD's can be used.  
Quick Search  
You can search for tracks.  
If the CD is not removed for 15 seconds after it has been ejected,  
the player automatically draws the CD into the compartment to  
protect the CD.  
Press and hold SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
2
in the CD mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select a desired track.  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds in Quick Search mode.  
10-EN  
2-1*2  
Setting the bass center frequency:  
Press g or f to select the desired bass center  
frequency.  
Sound Setting  
60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 200Hz 60Hz  
SOURCE/ BAND/  
MODE (Rotary encoder)  
POWER  
TEL.  
The displayed bass frequency is emphasized.  
.
2-2*2  
Setting the bass band width (Q-Factor):  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired bass band  
width.  
B. Width1 B. Width2B. Width3 B. Width4  
......................................  
(Narrow)←  
(Wide)  
Changes the boosted bass band width to wide or narrow.  
A wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies  
above and below the center frequency. A narrower setting  
will boost only frequencies near the center frequency.  
g
MX  
f
CENTER f  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat  
Setting the bass level:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
bass level (–7~+7).  
2-3  
Press MODE (Rotary encoder) repeatedly to  
choose the desired mode.  
1
You can emphasize or weaken the bass frequency.  
If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the bass control setting  
will be turned off automatically.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
bass frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one  
source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, bass level is still adjustable if an  
audio processor with the bass adjustment is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
SUBWOOFER*1 BALANCE FADER DEFEAT →  
VOLUME SUBWOOFER*1  
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15  
Balance : L15 ~ R15  
Fader : R15 ~ F15  
Defeat : ON/OFF  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
If the MODE (Rotary encoder) is not pressed within 5 seconds  
after selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER  
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
*2 Selecting any of the "Setting the Bass Type" (TYPE 1 through 3),  
temporarily replaces the custom settings you have made above.  
*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be  
adjusted.  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound  
is obtained in each mode.  
2
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of  
BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults and  
MX is turned off.  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
Setting the Bass Control  
You can change the bass frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
Press CENTER f to select the Bass (bass center  
frequency) Control mode.  
1
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
11-EN  
Setting the Treble Control  
Setting the MX Mode  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own  
tonal preference.  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct  
regardless of the music source. The radio, CD, and MP3 (when an  
MP3 compatible CD changer is connected) will be able to reproduce  
the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.  
Press CENTER f to select the Treble (treble center  
frequency) Control mode.  
1
Press MX to select MX ON.  
1
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to  
which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander).  
2
Setting the treble Center frequency:  
Press g or f to select the desired treble  
2-1  
center frequency.  
Press and hold MX for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the level setting mode.  
3
10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz 17.5kHz 10.0kHz  
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred  
level or OFF.  
4
Setting the treble level:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
treble level (–7~+7).  
2-2  
FM (MX level 1 to 3):  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and  
produces well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
You can emphasize the treble frequency.  
If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the treble control  
setting will be turned off automatically.  
The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for  
all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, treble level is still adjustable if  
an audio processor with the treble adjustment is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
CD (MX level 1 to 3):  
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback.  
MX takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a  
more clear, clean output.  
MP3/XM (MX level 1 to 3):  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of  
compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to  
the original.  
DVD (Video CD)  
(MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):  
The dialog portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
Setting the Bass Type  
This function allows for 3 different bass type settings. Select the one  
(MUSIC MX level 1):  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as  
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound  
accurately.  
that appeals to you the most.  
AUX (MX level 1):  
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to  
set the bass type.  
1
Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that  
corresponds to the media connected.  
If two external devices are connected, a different MX mode for  
each media can be selected.  
Press g or f within 15 seconds to select the  
desired type (1 through 3).  
2
TYPE 1 will sound best if you have a subwoofer in your  
system. Use TYPE 2 or 3 if you are using small diameter  
speakers.  
Press Rotary encoder to return to normal mode.  
5
By "Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices" (page 16) to ON,  
operation is bypassed.  
To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press MX to turn MX off.  
MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
3
Each music source, such as radio, CD, and MP3 (when an MP3  
compatible CD changer is connected) can have its own MX setting.  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected, on disks with both  
MP3 and CD-DA, when the source changes from “MP3 to CD-  
DA” or “CD-DA to MP3,MX-mode switching may delay  
playback slightly.  
Bass center frequency and bass band width previously set are  
replaced when selecting TYPE 1 through 3. When bass type is set  
to OFF, your previous settings are restored.  
Bass type is not selectable when connected to an external audio  
processor.  
Setting to MX OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
There is no MX mode for AM radio.  
If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H700, etc.) is  
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source.  
Since the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the  
audio processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the  
Owner’s Manual of the audio processor.  
12-EN  
About the indicator display  
When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit  
according to the mode.  
Other Functions  
123456  
Rotary encoder  
-/J  
This indicator is constantly lit.  
MP3 Mode∗2  
Indicator/  
Mode  
XM RADIO  
Mode  
TUNER  
Mode  
CD Mode  
g
f
MUTE  
DISP/TITLE  
Title being  
displayed  
1
Folder Name  
being  
2
Displaying the Title/Text  
displayed  
File Name  
being  
displayed  
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been  
previously inputted (“Titling Disc/Stations” page 14). If a CD text  
compatible CD changer is connected, text information, such as the  
disc name and the track name, will be displayed while playing a CD  
text compatible disc. If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected,  
it is also possible to display the folder name, the file name, and the  
tag, etc., while playing MP3 files.  
3
4
5
Artist Name  
being  
Artist Name  
being  
displayed  
displayed∗3  
Text (Disc  
Album Name  
being  
Name) being  
displayed∗1  
displayed∗3  
Text (Track  
Track Name  
Song Title/  
Channel  
Name being  
displayed  
Title being  
displayed  
Name) being being  
6
displayed∗1  
displayed∗3  
Press DISP/TITLE  
.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
The display in Radio mode:  
1 When CD text compatible CD changer is connected.  
2 When MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.  
3 Tag information  
FREQUENCY CLOCK TITLE FREQUENCY  
The display in CD/Changer mode:  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK TEXT  
(DISC NAME)*1 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 TITLE →  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
About “Title” and “Text”  
Title:  
The display in XM Radio mode:  
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name  
(page 14). This inputted name is referred to as a “title.”  
You cannot input or display titles on MP3 discs and XM Radio  
Channel.  
Channel Number*2 Channel Name Song Title Artist  
Name Auxiliary Data Field*3 Clock Channel Number*2  
The display in MP3 Changer mode:  
Text:  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO.FILE  
NO./CLOCK FOLDER NAME FILE NAME TRACK  
NAME*4 ARTIST NAME*4 ALBUM NAME *4 FRAME*5  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME.  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as  
“text.”  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
depending on the character type.  
The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text  
information to be displayed.  
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text, if a CD text  
compatible CD changer is connected.  
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.  
*2 The Channel Name display automatically changes after a few  
seconds.  
*3 When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see  
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” page 8).  
*4 ID3 tag  
If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information, all the ID3 tag  
information is displayed (e.g., track name, artist name, and album  
name). All other tag data is ignored.  
“NO DATA” will be displayed when an MP3 file contains no ID3  
tag information.  
When the Scroll Setting (page 15) is set to “SCR MANU,” press  
and hold DISP/TITLE  
for at least 3 seconds to scroll the Text  
information only once.  
CHANGER mode :TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY,  
FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode  
XM RADIO mode :CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY, SONG TITLE  
DISPLAY, ARTIST NAME DISPLAY or ADF  
DISPLAY mode  
“NO SUPRT” is displayed when the desired text information  
cannot be displayed on this unit to which an MP3 compatible CD  
changer is connected.  
Up to 30 characters can be displayed for the ID3 tag.  
*5 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3 file are  
displayed.  
If the title was not previously input, “NO TITLE” is displayed.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
13-EN  
Titling Discs/Stations  
Displaying Time  
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.  
You cannot input titles on MP3 discs (when an MP3 compatible CD  
changer is connected) and XM Radio Channel.  
Press DISP/TITLE  
displayed.  
repeatedly until the time is  
Each press changes the display.  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 13).  
Press DISP/TITLE  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 13).  
and select the Title Display.  
1
2
Selecting any tuner, XM radio or CD function while in the clock  
priority mode will interrupt the time display momentarily. The  
function selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the  
time returns to the display. However, if the channel number is  
changed in the XM radio mode, the channel number is displayed  
for a few seconds, and then the time display returns.  
When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press DISP/TITLE  
to display the time.  
Press and hold DISP/TITLE  
seconds.  
The first character will blink.  
for at least 3  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.  
3
4
Press Rotary encoder to store the first character.  
The first character will stop blinking and the display will  
automatically advance to the next character. When that  
character begins to blink, you may choose the next letter  
or symbol of your title.  
Blackout Mode On and Off  
When Blackout mode is turned on, the display will turn off to reduce  
power consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling.  
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th  
character automatically stores the title into memory.  
5
Press and hold MUTE for at least 3 seconds to activate  
the blackout mode.  
The display will turn off.  
When entering a title of less than 8 characters (for  
example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will  
be blinking. Go to step 6 to complete the title.  
If any button on the unit is pressed during the blackout mode, the  
function will be displayed for 5 seconds to show the operation  
before returning to Blackout mode.  
To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold MUTE for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press DISP/TITLE  
to record the title.  
6
If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not  
written.  
You can enter 18 radio station titles and 18 CD titles on this unit. If  
you try to store beyond the limit, the display will show “FULL  
DATA.” At this point, no more titles can be stored. To input a new  
title, one of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted.  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending  
upon the model being used.  
When you want to erase a title, enter the “ ” symbol into all  
spaces.  
The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made within 10  
seconds. The input mode will be canceled if no action is taken for  
over 10 seconds.  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
Press DISP/TITLE  
Then, press again and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
to select theTitle Display.  
1
Within 10 seconds, press and hold -/J for at least  
2 seconds.  
2
The title in the display will blink.  
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you  
want to erase is displayed.  
3
4
5
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase  
the title displayed.  
Press DISP/TITLE  
to cancel the title erasing  
mode.  
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
"NO DATA" is displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in  
step 2, or if all titles are erased in step 4.  
14-EN  
Scroll Setting  
SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)  
SETUP  
This XM Radio can scroll the channel name, category, artist, and song  
title. If connected with a CD text compatible CD changer or MP3  
compatible CD changer, this unit can scroll the disc and track names  
recorded on CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3  
files, folder names, and ID3 tags.  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from General Customizing, External  
Device, to select your desired setting.  
SOURCE/ BAND/  
POWER TEL.  
SCR AUTO : Channel name, category, artist and song title  
(XM Radio), and CD text information, the text information of  
folder and file names, and ID3 tags are scrolled automatically.  
SCR MANU : The display is scrolled only when a disc is  
loaded or when a track is changed, etc.  
MODE (Rotary encoder)  
The disc titles input manually (page 14) cannot be scrolled.  
External Device  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
MUTE ON (Initial setting)/ MUTE OFF  
g
f
F/SETUP  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from  
the device.  
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as  
follows. See down below for further information  
about each SETUP menu.  
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.  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
SETUP mode is activated.  
1
You can change the AUX name display when AUX ON is set. Select  
the AUX name by pressing g or f. Then press BAND/TEL.  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX  
names.  
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP  
menu.  
(e.g. Select SUBW (Subwoofer))  
2
SUBW CD-DA / CD/MP3*1 SCR MUTE INTAUX  
(AUX name)*2 PWR TEL*3 CH NO/ALPHABET →  
ADF SUBW  
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE/POWER to select AUX  
mode and then press BAND/TEL. to select your desired device.  
*1 CD-DA/CD/MP3 is displayed when an MP3 compatible CD  
changer is connected. Refer to “Playing MP3 Data” on page 18.  
*2 Displayed only when AUX is ON.  
*3 TEL is displayed when the Alpine MobileHub is connected. Refer  
to “Setting the Automatic Calling” on page 19.  
Press BAND/TEL. to change the setting.  
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)  
3
Press F/SETUP again.  
The display returns to normal mode.  
4
General Customizing  
Subwoofer On and Off  
SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output level.  
1 Press the MODE (Rotary encoder) repeatedly to select  
the SUBW mode.  
SUBW* BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME →  
SUBW  
* Displayed when Subwoofer is set to ON.  
2 Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
15-EN  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
PWR ON (Initial setting) / PWR OFF  
Changer (Optional)  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
BAND/  
-/J TEL.  
8
SEARCH/QS  
PWR OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre-  
amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier  
connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head unit’s  
internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers.  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
6(  
)
F/SETUP  
g f  
9
4(  
)
5(  
)
Rear  
left  
Rotary encoder  
Select buttons  
(1 through 6)  
Amplifier  
Rear  
right  
Controlling CD 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.  
PWR ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Speakers  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-  
410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled  
by this unit.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
See “Multi-Changer Selection” on page 17 for selecting the CD  
Changers.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative  
only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well  
as the CD changer.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER  
mode.  
The display shows the disc number and track number.  
1
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer  
mode.  
• No sound is produced by the system when the power output  
is set to OFF.  
Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
2
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices  
INT ON / INT OFF (Initial setting)  
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD  
playback starts.  
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on  
will bypass BASS,TREBLE and MX, i.e., sound for external devices  
is output at the default setting.  
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as  
for the CD player of this unit.  
For details, please see the CD section.  
If the underlined portion of the “FUNC” indicator is illuminated,  
the disc select buttons become nonfunctional.  
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:  
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the procedure is the  
same as for the 6-disc CD Changer. To select discs  
numbered from 7 to 12, first press F/SETUP. This changes  
the “D” indicator to “d.” Then press the desired preset  
button. With F/SETUP activated, the preset buttons 1 to 6  
will represent discs 7 to 12 respectively.  
16-EN  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show  
“NO CHGR.“  
To operate the selected changer, see “CD”(page10).  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 15.  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional)  
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-  
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.  
Repeat Play  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3  
Changer mode.  
1
Press F/SETUP to illuminate the underlined  
portions of the “FUNC” indicator, and go to step  
1
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1  
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs  
loaded in the CD Changer.  
The selected disc number appears in the display and  
MP3 files playback starts.  
2
above within 5 seconds.  
Press 4 (  
being played.  
) to play back repeatedly the track  
2
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
Press 4 (  
play.  
) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat  
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).  
3
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press g.  
CD mode :  
Fast backward :  
Press and hold g.  
RPT  
RPT  
: Only a track is repeatedly played back  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) :  
Press f.  
Fast forward :  
(off)  
Press and hold f.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
4
When the Repeat ALL mode is selected, the unit repeatedly plays  
back all tracks on the disc selected.  
If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode,  
M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.  
The track display for MP3 data playback is the file numbers  
recorded on the disc.  
While playing back MP3, press 8 or 9 to move the folder up or  
down.  
The root folder appears as 1 in the folder number display.  
Therefore, the first folder appears as 2.  
MP3 mode :  
RPT  
RPT  
RPT  
(off)  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
:
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. If you use 2 Switching devices,  
you can connect up to 6 CD Changers. When using KCA-410C  
(Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers and two  
external outputs (AUX).  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Press F/SETUP to illuminate the underlined  
portions of the “FUNC” indicator, and go to step  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate  
the CD Changer mode.  
1
above within 5 seconds.  
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control  
(optional) to activate the CD changer mode.  
Press 5 (  
) in the play or pause mode.  
2
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in  
random sequence.  
Press BAND/TEL. on this unit to activate the CD  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 (  
) again.  
Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8  
seconds.  
CD mode :  
Alternatively, press BAND on the remote control (optional)  
M.I.X.: Track are played back in  
to activate the CD changer selection mode.  
random sequence.  
Press BAND/TEL. until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
3
M.I.X.:The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
Alternatively, press BAND on the remote control (optional)  
until the desired changer indicator appears on the display.  
(off)  
17-EN  
If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
(REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the  
selected file.  
4
MP3 mode :  
File Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/  
QS  
for at least 2 seconds.  
While in File Search mode, press SEARCH/QS to switch to  
Folder Search mode.  
M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
Folder Search mode  
M.I.X.: All files in a disc are played back in random  
sequence, and playback shifts to the next  
disc.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired folder.  
2
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first  
file in the selected folder.  
(off)  
3
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds in Folder Search mode.  
While in Folder Search mode, press SEARCH/QS to switch to  
File Search mode.  
"NO FILE" is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected  
by the Folder Search mode contains no files.  
Scanning Programs  
Press F/SETUP to illuminate the underlined  
1
portions of the “FUNC” indicator, and go to step  
above within 5 seconds.  
Quick Search  
You can search for tracks(files).  
Press 6 (  
) to activate the Scan mode.  
2
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played  
back in succession.  
Press and hold SEARCH/QS  
seconds to activate Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2  
1
To stop scanning, press 6 (  
mode.  
) and deactivate the Scan  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select a desired track(file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
2
Track Search  
When a CD text compatible CD changer is connected, you can search  
for tracks from its text to select the next track. For a non-CD text disc,  
you can search by track.  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds in Quick Search mode.  
A track can be searched from the currently playing disc by track.  
Press SEARCH/QS  
mode.  
to activate Track Search  
1
2
3
Playing MP3 Data  
When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected, you can  
playback CDs containing both CD and MP3 data. However, in some  
situations (some enhanced CDs), playback may be difficult. For these  
special cases, you can select playback of CD data only. When a disc  
contains both CD or the MP3 data, playback starts from the CD data  
portion of the disc.  
Select a desired track by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the  
selected track.  
Search mode in Track Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
holding SEARCH/QS  
for at least 2 seconds.  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
2
A track can be searched from the currently playing disc by CD text  
or track.  
Press g or f to select “CD-DA” or “CD/MP3.”  
Press BAND/TEL. to set the tuning method.  
3
File/Folder Search  
CD-DA : Only CD data can be played back.  
CD/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3 file tracks can be  
played back.  
(only for MP3 compatible changer)  
Press SEARCH/QS  
or Folder Search mode.  
to select File Search mode  
1
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
4
When the above setting has been completed, you need to change  
discs in the MP3 changer.  
File Search mode  
When the MP3 changer is not connected, you do not need to  
perform this setting.  
Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder.  
2
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
3
18-EN  
An outgoing call from a portable telephone is also possible.  
However, you cannot perform different operations at the same time  
from a portable telephone and CDA-9820XM as malfunction can  
result.  
MobileHub™ Link  
Operation(Optional)  
BAND/  
With a junction box connected outgoing, incoming, and sending  
history will also be recorded in the portable telephone.  
While telephoning, defeat is set to ON. When the call has finished,  
the unit returns to your previous setting.  
The telephone volume can be adjusted on the CDA-9820XM. The  
volume you set during the call is memorized, and is automatically  
applied again on the next call.  
SEARCH/QS  
8
TEL.  
-/J  
While telephoning or receiving incoming calls, press DISP/TITLE  
to show the Network Operator display for 5 seconds.  
Incoming Calls  
Press :/J to receive an incoming call.  
1
9
f
F/SETUP  
g
DISP/  
TITLE  
Press BAND/TEL. to finish a call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
2
Rotary encoder  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
When the Automatic Calling mode is on, you can talk after 3  
seconds of receiving the incoming call. (see “Setting the Automatic  
Calling” on this page.)  
About MobileHub™ Link  
Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone  
(available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of  
the portable telephone.  
Setting the Automatic Calling  
The incoming call can be switched to Automatic Calling or Manual  
Caution  
Even with hands-free operation, a driver can be distracted during  
telephone operation or receiving a call. For the sake of safety,  
drivers are requested to refrain from operating the telephone while  
driving.  
For the sake of safety, only incoming calls and Speed-Dial  
outgoing calls can be operated.  
Calling.  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
2
3
Select the TEL mode by pressing g or f.  
If a portable telephone is connected, its address book, incoming  
and outgoing history are downloaded to the junction box.  
Please refer to the instruction manual of the junction box.  
Press BAND/TEL. to change to TEL AUTO or TEL  
MANU.  
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
4
Telephone Mode ON/OFF  
Press BAND/TEL. during an incoming call to disconnect it.  
The initial setting of the factory is TEL MANU.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds  
1
to turn on the Telephone mode.  
Calling  
To turn off, press BAND/TEL.  
See relevant pages for each item.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. If a portable  
telephone is not connected, “NO PHONE” is displayed for about 2  
seconds, then the mode returns to the original source mode.  
When the portable telephone is taken off the junction box during an  
incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free call, the call will  
be treated as an ordinary one by the portable telephone.  
When there is an incoming call while the power of CDA-9820XM is  
off, the power of CDA-9820XM will turn on automatically for a  
hands-free call.  
Even if the power of the portable telephone is off, when CDA-  
9820XM is set to Telephone mode, the power of the portable  
telephone will be turned on.  
Even if the ACC power of the vehicle is turned off (even if the  
engine is stopped) during a hands-free call, the call is not  
disconnected, and an ordinary call by the portable telephone is  
possible.  
Calling by the address book  
You can call up the address book registered in the portable telephone  
to call from.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press SEARCH/QS  
Book) mode.  
to select PHONE BK (Phone  
2
A list in alphabetic order is displayed.  
Retrieving an addressee by Alphabetic Sort List  
When displaying the Alphabetic Sort List, turn the  
Rotary encoder or press g or f to select  
3
the addressee.  
If there is an incoming call during operation (except an outgoing  
call or talking), operation mode will end and switch to the  
incoming or talking mode.  
Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
5
mode.  
19-EN  
Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z search)  
Calling by the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history  
Press 8 or 9 to select an initial letter (A to Z) of the  
addressee.  
3
You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls by the outgoing/  
incoming/absent incoming history.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee.  
4
5
6
Press SEARCH/QS  
mode to select the History mode.  
in PHONE BK (Phone Book)  
1
2
Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call.  
Press 8 or 9 to select outgoing history (display  
example:DIALED”), incoming history (display  
example:RECEIVED” ), absent incoming history  
(display example:MISSED”).  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
Turn the Rotary encoder, or press g or f to  
select the addressee from the outgoing or  
incoming history.  
3
at once, press DISP/TITLE  
to show undisplayed numbers and  
names.  
“NO MEM” is displayed if nothing is registered in the Phone  
Book.  
Press :/J or the Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
5
Calling by using the Speed Dial  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
You can place a call by retrieving one of the telephone numbers  
registered in No. 1 to 9 of the address book.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
2
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
at once, press DISP/TITLE  
to show undisplayed numbers and  
Within 5 seconds, place a call by pressing and  
holding the desired preset buttons (1 through 6)  
for at least 2 seconds.  
names.  
“NO MEM” is displayed if there is no incoming history.  
By pressing F/SETUP, and then pressing a preset  
button (1 through 3) for at least 2 seconds, you  
can place a call to the number registered in 7 to 9.  
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation  
You can be informed when you receive a short message.  
You can place a call by pressing :/J after momentarily pressing  
the preset button (1 through 6) of the number you wish to call.  
You can place a call by pressing the Rotary encoder, after selecting  
a number which you wish to call, by pressing g or f , or by  
turning the Rotary encoder.  
Receiving a short message  
When a text message is received, “NEW MSG” is  
1
indicated on the display.  
The contents of the received message can only be read  
from the portable phone's display.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
3
Press any one of the buttons on the unit to cancel  
the display.The buttons that are pressed will enter  
the mode or will be activated.  
2
If there is no telephone number registered to a preset button, “NO  
P-SET” is displayed when you try to place a call.  
20-EN  
CD insertion not possible.  
A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in  
the CD Player Operation section.  
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. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is  
properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit  
can cause damage to the mechanism.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
Improper mounting of the unit.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
The disc is very dirty.  
- Clean the disc.  
The disc has scratches.  
- Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
- Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner disc.  
Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
Basic  
No function or display.  
Vehicle's ignition is off.  
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not  
operate with the vehicle's ignition off.  
Improper power lead connections.  
- Check power lead connections.  
Blown fuse.  
- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace with  
the proper value if necessary.  
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference  
noise etc.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
Mechanical error  
- Press c. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the  
problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
Radio  
Unable to receive stations.  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
MP3 (when an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected)  
You are in a weak signal area.  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may  
not be grounded and connected properly.  
MP3 is not played back (for MP3 compatible CD  
Changer only).  
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is  
properly grounded at its mounting location.  
The antenna may not be the proper length.  
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace  
the antenna with a new one.  
Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.  
- Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.  
Broadcast is noisy.  
The antenna is not the proper length.  
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.  
The antenna is poorly grounded.  
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting  
location.  
CD  
CD Player/Changer not functioning.  
Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) for CD.  
- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about  
1 hour).  
21-EN  
Indication for CD Player  
NO DISC  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
HI TEMP  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
Indication for XM Radio Mode  
ANTENNA  
NO DISC  
The XM antenna is not connected to this unit.  
- Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely to  
this unit.  
No CD is inserted.  
- Insert a CD.  
UPDATING  
ERROR  
Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels  
0 and 1 should function normally.  
Mechanism error.  
1) Press the c button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the  
c button again.  
NO SIGNL  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing  
the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
XM signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET  
switch (refer to page 6) and press c again.  
LOADING  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
Indication for CD Changer  
HI TEMP  
OFF AIR  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
ERROR - 01  
– – – –  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
- 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.  
The user has selected a channel number that does not exist or  
is not subscribed to.  
- The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.  
There is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or  
additional information associated with the channel at that time.  
- No action needed.  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not  
eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
ERROR - 02  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
- Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the  
CD Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD  
magazine into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside  
the CD Changer.  
NO MAGZN  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
22-EN  
Specifications  
Controls on Remote Control (Optional)  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control.  
For details, consult your Alpine dealer.  
87.7 – 107.9 MHz  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB  
9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)  
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the  
remote control sensor.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Capture Ratio  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
Remote control sensor  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
XM TUNER SECTION  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
85 dB  
75 dB  
Usable Sensitivity  
-98 dBm (Satellite)  
-95 dBm (Terrestrial)  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
5 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11–16 V allowable)  
18W RMS × 4*  
Power Output  
* Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard  
• Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N  
• S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms  
Bass  
Treble  
Weight  
14 dB at 60 Hz  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
Depth  
160 mm (6-1/4")  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
170 mm (6-11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
20 mm (25/32")  
Depth  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
23-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly  
for proper use.  
Caution  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY  
EXPERTS.  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical  
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer  
where you purchased this product to have the work done.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or  
product damage.  
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM  
SECURELY.  
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other  
than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not  
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become  
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE  
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR  
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.  
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the  
seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping  
and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in  
metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from  
being cut by the metal edge of the hole.  
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to  
electrical shorts.  
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN  
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.  
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to  
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct  
or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake  
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE  
OR DUST.  
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of  
moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit  
may result in product failure.  
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.  
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other  
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of  
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.  
Precautions  
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING  
HOLES.  
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take  
precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel  
lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions  
may result in fire.  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-9820XM. This will reduce any chance of  
damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the  
diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to  
malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical system.  
When making connections to the vehicle's electrical system, be  
aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board  
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for  
this unit. When connecting the CDA-9820XM to the fuse box,  
make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-  
9820XM has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may  
result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt,  
consult your ALPINE dealer.  
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR  
STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.  
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other  
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for  
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could  
disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE  
REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury.  
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.  
The CDA-9820XM uses female RCA-type jacks for  
connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA  
connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If  
so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for  
assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)  
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables  
to each other or to the vehicle body.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER  
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL  
OR GEARSHIFT.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
IMPORTANT  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided  
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number plate is  
located on the bottom of the unit.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
24-EN  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier  
or equalizer to the corresponding output lead  
coming from the left rear of the CDA-9820XM.  
Connect all other leads of the CDA-9820XM  
according to details described in the  
Installation  
Caution  
Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air  
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and  
may cause a fire.  
CONNECTlONS section.  
3
Air ventilation  
hole  
<Rear side>  
Lock Pin  
1
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
Slide the CDA-9820XM into the dashboard. When  
the unit is in place, make sure the locking pins are  
fully seated in the down position.This can be done  
by pressing firmly in on the unit while pushing the  
locking pin down with a small screwdriver.This  
ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not  
accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install  
the detachable front panel.  
Dashboard  
No Pressure Here  
No Pressure Here  
Removal  
1 Remove the detachable front panel.  
this unit  
2 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the  
locking pins to the “up” position (see above drawing).  
As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to  
make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the  
second pin.  
Remove the Detachable Front Panel (page 5).  
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit. (see  
“Removal” on this page).  
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.  
Please examine the installation. Make certain that no external  
pressure is applied to either the top of the unit or the removable  
nosepiece.  
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
2
Screw  
Hex Nut (M5)  
2
*
Bolt Stud  
Face Plate  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
1
*
this unit  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
Ground Lead  
(Included)  
Chassis  
this unit  
Ground Lead  
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting  
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the  
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*1) already  
attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
3
*
For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the  
chosen mounting location.  
Mounting Bracket  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a  
screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
25-EN  
Connections  
1
Antenna  
Blue POWER ANT  
2
3
To power antenna  
REMOTE  
Blue/White  
TURN-ON  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To vehicle phone  
AUDIO  
INTERRUPT IN  
Pink/Black  
4
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Red  
5
6
Ignition Key  
Yellow  
8
GND  
Black  
7
Battery  
XM Antenna  
(Sold Separately)  
+
,
-
~
Gray  
!
"
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
.
Front right  
Ai-NET  
Gray/Black  
9
EQ/DIV  
NORM  
Violet/Black  
#
$
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear right  
Rear left  
Violet  
%
&
Green  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
(
)
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front left  
White  
/
CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
Speakers  
:
:
Front left  
Front Right  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Rear or Subwoofer Left  
Rear or Subwoofer Right  
26-EN  
1
2
Antenna Receptacle  
)
~
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other  
product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-  
NET.  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle's power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal  
processor, etc.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/  
RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
3
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
+
,
-
XM Antenna Connector  
Connect this to an optional XM antenna.  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
4
5
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle's fuse  
box or another unused power source which provides (+)12V  
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory  
position.  
Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Rear speakers.  
When Subwoofer is set to ON: Output is from Subwoofer.  
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see  
"Subwoofer On and Off" on page 15.  
6
7
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
.
System Switch  
When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET, place  
this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is  
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
Ground Lead (Black)  
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 the sheet metal screw provided.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch  
position.  
8
9
!
"
#
$
%
&
(
Fuse Holder (15A)  
Power Supply Connector  
/
:
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
To prevent noise/interference in the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.  
Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.  
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.  
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
27-EN  
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 Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.  
2 You should provide a detailed description of the  
[PRODUCTS COVERED:  
problem(s) for which service is required.  
3 You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.  
4 You must package the product securely to avoid  
damage during shipment.  
This Warranty covers Car Audio/Visual Products and  
Related Accessories ("the product"). Products purchased in  
the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products  
purchased in the U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A.  
[HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES:  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR  
USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS  
AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER  
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE  
PRODUCT.  
[LENGTH OF WARRANTY:  
This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the  
first consumer purchase.  
[LIFETIME TAPE HEAD WARRANTY:  
All Alpine Car Audio analog tape heads excluding Video  
tape heads are warranted for life against manufacturing  
defects causing failure.  
[WHO IS COVERED:  
[HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:  
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR  
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGES" REFERS TO EXPENSES OF  
This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the  
product, who must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico  
or Canada.  
[WHAT IS COVERED:  
This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship  
(parts and labor) in the product.  
TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE  
SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER'S TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE  
PRODUCT, BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS  
COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF  
THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES" REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR  
REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED  
WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY.  
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY  
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.  
[WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This Warranty does not cover the following:  
1 Damage occurring during shipment of the product to  
Alpine for repair (claims must be presented to the  
carrier).  
2 Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence,  
misuse, improper connections, improper operation or  
failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner's  
manual.  
3 Damage caused by act of God, including without  
limitation, earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other acts of  
nature.  
4 Any cost or expense related to the removal or  
reinstallation of the product.  
5 Service performed by an unauthorized person, company  
or association.  
6 Any product which has the serial number defaced,  
altered or removed.  
7 Any product which has been adjusted, altered or  
modified without Alpine's consent.  
8 Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United  
States, Puerto Rico or Canada.  
9 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine  
Dealer.  
[HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE  
WARRANTY:  
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary form state to state and  
province to province. In addition, some states/provinces do  
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,  
and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly,  
limitations as to these matters contained herein may not  
apply to you.  
[IN CANADA ONLY:  
This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio  
product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized  
Installation Center, and this warranty stamped upon  
installation by the installation center.  
! Any product that has been determined to contain an  
excessive amount of dust or dirt and any product that  
contains other contaminants including liquid or foreign  
objects.  
[HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
Should the product require service, please call the following  
number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center.  
[HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:  
1 You are responsible for delivery of the product to an  
Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair  
and for payment of any initial shipping charges. Alpine  
will, at its option, repair or replace the product with a  
new or reconditioned product without charge. If the  
repairs are covered by the warranty, and if the product  
was shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or  
Alpine, Alpine will pay the return shipping charges.  
U.S.A.  
CANADA  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.  
Alpine Electronics of Canada, Inc., Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Z6, Canada  

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