ALPINE CDE-9801R CD Receiver Owner’s Manual

ALPINE CDE-9801R CD Receiver

Product Usage Instructions

Specifications

• Model: CDM-9807RB, CDM-9805R, CDM-9803RM, CDM-9803RR, CDM-9803R, CDE-9802RB, CDE-9801R
• Type: FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver

Basic Operations

To operate the CD receiver, follow these steps:

• Detaching the Front Panel:
  • Press the release button to detach the front panel.
• Attaching the Front Panel:
  • Align the front panel with the main unit and firmly push it until it locks into place.
• Initial System Start-Up:
  • Press and hold the SOURCE button to turn on the power.
• Turning Power On and Off:
  • Press the SOURCE button to turn on/off the power.
• Adjusting Volume/Balance/Fader:
  • Use the volume knob to adjust the volume. To adjust balance between left and right speakers, press and hold the AUDIO button until BAL appears on the display, then rotate the volume knob. To adjust fader between front and rear speakers, press and hold the AUDIO button until FAD appears on the display, then rotate the volume knob.
• Turning Loudness On/Off:
  • Press the LOUD button to turn on/off the loudness function.
• Audio Mute Function:
  • Press the MUTE button to mute/unmute the audio.
• Setting the Bass Control:
  • Press the AUDIO button repeatedly until BASS appears on the display. Then rotate the volume knob to adjust the bass level.
• Setting the Treble Control:
  • Press the AUDIO button repeatedly until TREBLE appears on the display. Then rotate the volume knob to adjust the treble level.
• Setting the Bass Type:
  • Press and hold the AUDIO button until B/TYP appears on the display. Then rotate the volume knob to select the desired bass type.
• Blackout Mode On and Off:
  • Press and hold the DISP button to turn on/off the blackout mode.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can I connect the CHA-S634 model to the M-Bus model Head Unit?
  • A: Yes, you can connect the CHA-S634 model to the M-Bus model Head Unit using the optional M-Bus/Ai-NET compatible cable (KCA-130B).
• Q: How many discs can the CHA-1214 Ai-NET model hold?
  • A: The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model can hold up to 12 discs.
• Q: Does the CHM-S630 M-Bus model support CD-R/RW playback?
  • A: Yes, the CHM-S630 M-Bus model supports CD-R/RW playback.

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

• This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

• This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
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.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
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.
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.
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.
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 Centre for repairing.

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.
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.
Damaged Disc Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.

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.

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.

Inserting Discs Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not attempt to load more than one disc. Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc. 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. 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 centre 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.

Outside (Bumps)

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 this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
• Handling the Detachable Front Panel
• Do not expose to rain or water.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
• Correct Handling Do not drop the disc while handling.
• Hold the disc by its edge so that no fingerprints are left on the surface.
• Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.

Disc Cleaning

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 centre 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.

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.

Basic Operations

Detaching the Front Panel

1 Press and hold the SOURCE/POWER button for at least 3 seconds to turn off the power.
2 Press the (Release) button at lower left corner until the front panel pops out.
3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.

Controllable With Remote Control (CDM-9807RB/CDM-9805R/CDM-9803RM/ CDM-9803RR /CDM-9803R only) 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. Remote control sensor

NOTES

• The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the connector terminals), this is not a malfunction.
• To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.

Attaching the Front Panel

1. First, insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the projection on the main unit.
2. Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit.

NOTE: 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.

Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box (CDM-9807RB/CDM-9805R/CDM-9803RM/ CDM-9803RR/CDM-9803R only) You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when an Alpine Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.

Initial System Start-Up

Immediately after installing or applying power to the unit, it should be initialized. To do this, first, remove the detachable front panel. Behind the front panel, to the right of the connector, there is a small hole. Using a pencil or other pointed object, press the Reset switch mounted behind this hole to complete the initialization procedure.

Turning Power On and Off

1. Press the SOURCE/POWER button to turn on the unit.
   • NOTE: The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except the eject button.
2. The volume level gradually increases to the previous level you were listening to before the unit was turned off. Press and hold the SOURCE/POWER button again for at least 3 seconds.
   • NOTE: The very first time the power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12, and the LOUD function will be on in the tuner mode.

Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)

Turning Loudness On/Off

Loudness introduces a special low- and high-frequency emphasis at low listening levels. This compensates for the ear’s decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound.
Press and hold the MODE/LOUD button for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode. The display shows “LOUD ON” when the loudness mode is activated.

Audio Mute Function

Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.

Press the MUTE button to activate the MUTE mode. The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the audio back to its previous level.

Setting the Bass frequency:

• Press the g or f button to select the desired Bass centre frequency.
  • 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 200Hz

Setting Treble Level:

Turn the Rotary encoder (CDM-9807RB/CDM9805R only) or press the 3 or 4 button (CDM9803RM/CDM-9803RR/CDM-9803R/CDE9802RB/CDE-9801R only) to select the desired Treble Level (-7~+7). You can emphasize the treble frequency.

NOTES

If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the Treble control setting will be turned off automatically. · The settings of the Treble Level will be individually memorized for each source (FM, MW (LW) and CD) until the setting is changed. Once you set Treble frequency for one of sources (FM, MW (LW) and CD), this setting becomes effective for all those sources.

Setting the Bass Type

This function allows for 3 different Bass type settings. Select the one that appeals to you the most.

Press and hold the CENTER f button for at least 2 seconds to set the Bass type.
Select the desired TYPE (1 through 3) by pressing the g or f button within 15 seconds. 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 the CENTER f button for at least 2 seconds to return to the normal mode.

Manual Tuning

Press the SOURCE/POWER button to select the radio mode.
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. Each press changes the band: F1(FM1) F2(FM2) MW LW

Press the TUNE/A. ME button to illuminate the DX and SEEK indicators in the display. The SEEK indicator illuminates. With the DX mode activated, both strong and weak stations will be tuned in the Auto-Seek operation. Press again to return to the local mode. The DX indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will illuminate for a few seconds. Now, only strong stations will be tuned.
Press the g or f button to automatically seek a station downward or upward respectively. The unit will stop at the next station it finds. Press the same button again to seek the next station.

Press the TUNE/A. ME button repeatedly until “DX SEEK” and “SEEK” disappear from the display. NOTE The initial mode is DX SEEK.
Press the g or f button to move downward or upward one step respectively until the desired station frequency is displayed.

NOTE

• The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo FM station is tuned in.

Manual Storing of Station Presets

Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory.
Press the F/SETUP button so that the “FUNC” indicator light goes out. Press and hold 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.
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other stations onto the same band. To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band desired and repeat the procedure. A total of 24 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2, MW and LW).

NOTE

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.

Priority News

This function allows you to preset to give priority to the News programme. You will never miss the News programme as the unit automatically gives priority to the News programme whenever it begins broadcasting, and interrupts the programme you are currently listening. This feature is functional when your unit is set to a mode other than the LW and MW modes.

Press the F/SETUP button so that the “FUNC” indicator lights up while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.
Press the 2/NEWS button to activate the PRIORITY NEWS mode. The “NEWS” indicator appears in the display. To disable the PRIORITY NEWS function, press the NEWS button.
NOTE: In the PRIORITY NEWS function, unlike in the T.INFO function, the volume does not increase automatically.
Press the F/SETUP button to activate the normal mode, while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode. The “FUNC” indicator light goes out.

Switching the Tuner Mode (CDM-9807RB/CDM-9805R only)

The CDM-9807RB/CDM-9805R incorporates the MAX TUNE Pro for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between 3 settings to suit your own personal sound preferences usage.

1. Press and hold the F/SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.
2. Press the g or f button to select NORMAL.
3. Press the BAND button to switch the TUNER mode.

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.

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.
• Press the Reset switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article.

Radio

• Unable to receive stations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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 (CDM-9807RB/CDM-9805R/ CDM-9803RM/CDM-9803RR/CDM-9803R only) 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).
• CD insertion not possible. · The 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.
• 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. · Disc is very dirty.
• Clean the disc.
• Disc has scratches.
• Change the disc.
• The pick-up lens is dirty.
• Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc.
• Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer. CD playback sound skips without vibration. · Dirty or scratched disc.
• Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced. Error displays (built-in CD player only)
• Press the c button. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. If the abovementioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.

Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this manual thoroughly for proper use.

Warning

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. 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 NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts. 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. 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. 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. DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS THAT 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.

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.

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.

Precautions

• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (­) battery post before installing your unit. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
• Be sure to connect the colour 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 this unit to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the unit 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.
• This unit 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.

IMPORTANT

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.

• SERIAL NUMBER:
• INSTALLATION DATE:
• INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
• PLACE OF PURCHASE:

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. 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.

Slide the unit 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. Lock pin Removal 1 Remove the detachable front panel. 2 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the locking pins to the “up” position (see Fig. 3). As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the second pin. 3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so. Front frame.

This unit

When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of this unit and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle does not have the Mounting Support, reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all the leads of this unit according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section. NOTE For the screw , provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location.

To prevent external noise from entering 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.

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