ALPINE HDS-990 Hi-Res Audio Media Player User Guide

June 6, 2024
Alpine

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ALPINE HDS-990 Hi-Res Audio Media Player

Instructions

Points for Safe Use

Warning
Please read this manual carefully before using the machine and system components. This manual contains instructions on how to use this product safely and effectively. If failure to follow the instructions in this manual causes malfunctions, Alpine will not assume any responsibility.
This manual uses various icons to explain how to use this product safely, and reminds you to pay attention to the dangers that may be caused by improper connection and operation. The meaning of these icons will be explained below. A complete understanding of the meaning of these icons is very important for the correct use of this manual and this system.

Warning
It is very dangerous to operate this system while driving. The user should stop before operating the software.
Road conditions and laws take precedence over the information displayed on the map: When driving, you should abide by actual traffic restrictions and conditions.
This software is specially designed for this machine and cannot be used in combination with other hardware.

Warning
This symbol indicates important instructions. Failure to heed these instructions can result in serious injury or even death.

Do not use any features that will distract you while driving
Any function that affects your concentration should only be used after the car has come to a complete stop. To use these functions, please park your vehicle in a safe place first. Otherwise, an accident may result.

Do not disassemble or modify
Otherwise, it may cause an accident, fire or electric shock.

The volume must be maintained at a level where the noise outside the car can be heard while driving
Inaudible emergency vehicle sirens and road warning signals (train intersections, etc.) are very dangerous and may cause accidents. In addition, excessive volume may cause hearing loss.

This product is only suitable for cars with 12V negative grounding
Otherwise, it may cause a fire and other accidents.

Small objects such as bolts or screws should be kept out of the reach of children
Swallowing small objects may cause serious injury. Once swallowed by mistake, please immediately medical.

When replacing the fuse, you must choose a fuse with the correct ampere value
Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not block the ventilation holes or heat sink
Otherwise, it may cause internal heat build-up and may cause a fire.

This product can only be used in 12V mobile applications
If used in non-designed applications, it may cause fire, electric shock or other injuries.

Make the correct connection
If it is not connected properly, it may cause fire or product damage.

Before wiring, disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or injury due to electrical short circuit.

Do not let the cable be entangled with surrounding objects
Arrange the wires and cables in accordance with the requirements of the manual to prevent them from becoming obstructive while driving. Cables or wires that obstruct or hang on the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedal, etc. are extremely dangerous.

Do not splice cables
Do not cut the cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Otherwise, the current carrying capacity of the wire will be exceeded, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Do not damage the pipe or wiring when drilling
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, be careful not to touch, damage or obstruct the pipes, fuel lines, fuel tanks or wires. If you don’t pay attention, it can cause fire.

Do not use bolts or nuts in brakes or steering systems for grounding connections
Never use bolts or nuts used in brakes or steering systems (or any other safety-related systems) or fuel tanks for installation or grounding connections. The use of such parts will cause the car controller to fail, resulting in fire and so on.

Do not install on the steering wheel or gear lever, etc., which may hinder the operation of the car
Otherwise, it will obstruct the front line of sight or obstruct moving parts, etc., causing serious accidents.

Notice

This symbol indicates important instructions. Failure to heed these instructions may result in injury or major property damage.

When there is a problem, please stop using it immediately
Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Please return this product to an authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine service center for repair.

Ask professionals for wiring and installation
The wiring and installation of this product require professional skills and experience. For safety reasons, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product for installation.

Use designated accessories and install securely
Make sure to use only designated accessories. The use of non-designated parts may cause internal damage to the device, or it may not be securely installed in place. This can cause parts to loosen and cause danger or product failure.

Arrange the wires to avoid crimping or being squeezed by sharp metal edges
The arrangement of wires and cables should be far away from moving parts (such as seat tracks) or sharp edges or corners. This will avoid crimping and damage to the wires. If the wiring passes through a metal hole, a rubber gasket should be used to prevent the wire insulation from being cut by the edge of the metal hole.

Do not install in high humidity or dusty locations
Avoid installing the device in a location with high humidity or dust. Moisture or dust invades the device and can cause product failure.

Precautions

Product cleaning
Please use a dry soft cloth to clean the product regularly. If the dirt is difficult to remove, soak a soft cloth with water only. Any other solvent may dissolve.

Temperature
Before turning on the machine, please make sure that the temperature in the car is between +60°C and -20°C.

Maintain
If you encounter a problem, do not repair it yourself. Please return this product to an authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine service center for repair.

Installation location

  • This machine cannot be installed in any of the following places:
  • Near direct sunlight and heat sources
  • Places with high humidity and near water sources
  • Dusty places
  • Locations subject to severe vibration
Copyright Notice

The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks held by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Alpine Electronics has obtained permission to use the word mark and logo, and other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners.
Appropriate recycling channels should be adopted for the disposal of electronic products to reduce electronic waste pollution.

Accessory List

ALPINE HDS-990 Hi-Res Audio Media Player fig
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Connections and Functions

ALPINE HDS-990 Hi-Res Audio Media Player fig 2

Connections and Functions

  • Front USB Connector
    Used to connect U disk, mobile hard disk or USB HUB.

  • Reset Button
    Press and hold for 3 seconds to restart the host.

  • Rear Double USB Connector
    Connect the USB or mobile hard disk through the attached USB extension wire.

  • Commander Connector
    It can be connected to the controller for play control, volume adjustment, and audio source selection.

  • Power Indicator
    The power-on light is always on, and the power-off light is off.

  • Multiple Line connector
    Including 1 set of 3.5mm socket audio input interface, 3 sets of RCA audio output interface, optical output interface, coaxial output interface, square control interface, Alpine system matching interface (for DSP product connection) and USB 2.0 interface.

  • High Level Input Connector
    Connect to the power output of the car audio player.

  • Input Select Switch
    When dialed to the “ACC” end, ACC starts the machine; when dialed to the “HOST” end, the high level input signal FL-/FL+ starts the machine.

  • Power Output Connector
    Connect the car battery.

  • Speaker Output
    Connect speakers

  • Multiple Line
    External function expansion interface.

  • Car Audio Player
    Connect the car audio player.

  • Commander
    System expansion interface.

Location of Controls

Key
Short press to mute; long press for more than 2 seconds to shut down.*You can press any key to boot.

Key
USB: Short press to select the next song; long press for more than 2 seconds to fast forward. Bluetooth audio: select the next song.
Key
Short press to switch pause/play; long press for more than 2 seconds to switch random play/single cycle.
Key
USB: Short press to select the previous song; long press for more than 2 seconds to rewind. Bluetooth audio: select the previous song.
Key
Return to the previous level.

Key
Short press to select the main audio source: USB, Bluetooth audio, high level or AUX (the default is USB); long press for more than 2 seconds to turn on/off the mixing mode.

Rotary Encoder
Main interface: Rotate left and right to adjust the volume; short press to enter the song list; long press for more than 2 seconds to enter the setting interface. Setting interface or song list: Short press to confirm the selection.

Hi-Res Indicator
The light is only on when the Hi-Res quality song is currently playing, and the light is not on in other quality songs.
Remote Control Sensor

Specifications

Performance

Power Output| Rated:4Ω, 14.4V, 1kHz, 10%THD| 4CH×25W
Maximum:4Ω, 14.4V, 1kHz, 10%THD| 4CH×50W
THD+N| RCA:14.4V, 4Ω,1W, A-wt| ≤0.03%
S/N (RCA)| RCA:14.4V, 1KHz. A-wt, 1%THD| ≥98dB
Input Voltage| High level:14.4V, 1KHz, 1%THD| 32Vpp
RCA:14.4V, 1KHz, 1%THD| 8Vpp
Output Voltage| High level:14.4V, 1KHz, 1%THD| 28
RCA:14.4V, 1KHz, 1%THD| 12Vpp
Input/Output Sensitivity(RCA)| 14.4V, 1KHz, 1%THD| 1:1.5 (no power amplification)
Frequency Response| 14.4V, 1W, 4Ω| 20Hz~40kHz (±1.5dB)
Channel Separation| 14.4V, 1KHz, A-wt| ≥80dB
Noise| RCA| 9uVrms
High level| 58uVrms
Dynamic Range| ≥100dB
General
Input Resistance| High level| 240Ω
RCA| 10kΩ
Output Resistance| RCA| 51Ω
System Sampling Rate| 192kHz/32bit
Operating Voltage| 9~16V
Quiescent Current| ≤3mA (not on state)
Standby Power Consumption| ≤0.1W
REM Start Input| High level (FL+/FL-), ACC optional
REM Start Output| 12V (0.2A)
Boot Time| 15s
Ambient Temperature| -20~70℃
Storage Temperature| -40~85℃
Net Weight| 0.77kg


Host Size

| Length| 178mm
Width| 143.6mm
High| 50mm
Music Player
Interface| USB 2.0
Capacity| Maximum Support 2TB
Maximum Power Consumption| 1.5A
File System| FAT16/32, NTFS, exFAT
The maximum number of songs that can be played| 10,000 Songs
Mp3 Decoding| MPEG Audio Layer-3
WMA Decoding| Windows Media™ Audio
AAC Decoding| “.M4a” File in ACC-LC format
WAC Decoding| MPDG Audio Layer-4
FLAC Decoding| Wave Sound File
APE Decoding| Free Lossless Audio Codec
DSD Decoding| Mokey,s Audio
Bluetooth Supports Audio Formats| ACC/SBC/APTX HD/LDAC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turningthe equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:

  •  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  •  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS 102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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