ALPINE UTE-81R Digital Media Receiver USB Controller Instruction Manual

ALPINE UTE-81R Digital Media Receiver USB Controller

Product Information

Product Specifications

• Model Numbers: CDE-182R, CDE-181R, CDE-181RR, CDE-181RM, CDE-180R, CDE-180RR, CDE-180RM, UTE-81R
• Manufacturer: Alpine Electronics
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Phone Numbers:
  • Japan: 03-5499-4531
  • USA: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
  • Australia: 03-8787-1200
  • Germany: 089-32 42 640
  • UK: 0870-33 33 763
  • France: 01-48638989
  • Italy: 02-484781
  • Spain: 945-283588

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

1. Refer to the Owner’s Manual stored in the supplied CD-ROM for detailed instructions on all functions.
2. The CD-ROM cannot be used for playing back music and images on the player.
3. If needed, contact an ALPINE dealer to obtain a print out of the Owner’s Manual contained in the CD-ROM.

Warning
This symbol indicates important instructions that should be followed to avoid serious injury or death.

• Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safely driving your vehicle. Perform these functions only after coming to a complete stop in a safe location.
• Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside noises while driving. Excessive volume levels may obscure important sounds and lead to accidents.
• Do not disassemble or alter the product, as it may result in an accident, fire, or electric shock.
• Use the product only in cars with a 12-volt negative ground. Check with your dealer if you are unsure.
• Keep small objects such as batteries out of the reach of children to prevent serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Where can I find the Owner’s Manual?
  A: The Owner’s Manual is stored in the supplied CD-ROM. However, the CD-ROM cannot be used for playing back music and images on the player. If needed, contact an ALPINE dealer for a print out of the Owner’s Manual.

• Q: How can I obtain support or assistance?
  A: For support or assistance, you can contact the appropriate ALPINE Electronics office based on your country of residence. The phone numbers for various countries are provided above.

For details on all functions, refer to the Owner’s Manual stored in the supplied CD-ROM. (As it is a data CD, the CD cannot be used for playing back music and images on the player.) If required, an ALPINE dealer will readily provide you with a print out of the Owner’s Manual contained in the CD-ROM.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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

• DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR 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 NOISES WHILE DRIVING.
  Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.

• 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.

• MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
  Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.

• 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 SHIFT LEVER.
  Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and result in serious accidents.

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

• 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 repair.

• HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
  The wiring and installation of this unit require special technical skills 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.

• 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.

• DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.
  Avoid installing the unit in locations with a high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates this unit may result in product failure.

Getting Started

The illustrations in this Owner’s Manual use CDE-182R as an example.

BASS ENGINE SQ Function

With the BASS ENGINE SQ function on this unit, several parameters affecting Bass performance are adjusted simultaneously. The BASS ENGINE SQ Level adjustment varies these parameters uniformly for optimum Bass effect at different levels.

About Setup when the external power amplifier is connected. (CDE-182R/CDE-181 series/CDE-180 series only) To optimize the BASS ENGINE SQ, we recommend the following power amplifier setup. After setting up, you can adjust the BASS ENGINE SQ Level according to the music.

1. Set the gain of the power amplifier to “MIN”.
2. Set the Crossover Mode Sector switch to “OFF”.
3. Set the BASS ENGIN of this unit to “ON”, and the BASS ENGINE SQ Level to “3”.
4. Play a song of the genre you frequently listen to, and adjust the gain of the power amplifier.

Radio

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC (CDE-182R/CDE-181 Series

USB Memory

USB Memory (Optional)
If a USB memory device is connected to this unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files stored in the USB memory device can be played back.

iPod/iPhone (Optional) (CDE-182R/CDE-181 Series only)

Searching for a desired Song (iPod/iPhone)

Specifications

• FM TUNER SECTION
  • Tuning Range 87.5-108.0 MHz
• MW TUNER SECTION
  • Tuning Range 531-1,602 kHz
• LW TUNER SECTION
  • Tuning Range 153-281 kHz
• GENERAL
  • Power Requirement 14.4 V DC (11-16 V allowable)
  • Weight 1.24 kg (2 lbs. 11 oz)
• UTE-81R:
  • Weight 0.9 kg (1 lbs. 15 oz)
• CHASSIS SIZE
  • Width 178 mm (7″)
  • Height 50 mm (2″)
  • Depth 161.5 mm (6-3/8″)
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Supply of this product only conveys a licence for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a licence nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generation) real-time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

Installation

• 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 CDE-182R/CDE-181 Series/CDE-180 Series/UTE-81R to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-182R/CDE-181 Series/CDE-180 Series/UTE-81R 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.

• The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front.

  • If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.
    When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-182R/CDE-181 Series/CDE-180 Series/UTE-81R and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt.

• For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location.

• Slide the CDE-182R/CDE-181 Series/CDE-180 Series/UTE-81R into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard.

Connections

Contact Information

ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.

• Address: 1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN
• Phone: 03-5499-4531

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

• Address: 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.
• Phone: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

• Address: 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia
• Phone: 03-8787-1200

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