Alpine CDA-9885 Controlling CD Changer Optional, Multi-Changer Selection Optional, 28-EN

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Changer (Optional)

/ /ENT SOURCE/ BAND

FUNC./SETUP Select buttons (1 through 6)

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.

Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled by this unit.

See “Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)” on page 28 for selecting the CD Changers.

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.

1 Press SOURCE/ to activate the CHANGER mode.

The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.

Press BAND to switch the Disc mode in the Changer mode.

2 Press FUNC./SETUP to activate Disc Select mode.

Disc Select Mode

Disc Select Mode *

(Disc No.1~6)

(Disc No.7~12)

Disc Select Mode

RPT/M.I.X. Mode

(Disc No.1~6)

3 Press 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 CD/MP3 playback starts.

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/MP3/ WMA/AAC section.

*When a 12-disc CD changer is connected.

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.

1 Press SOURCE/ to switch to the MP3 Changer mode.

2 Press any one of the disc select buttons

(1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer.

3 To pause playback, press / /ENT.

Pressing / /ENT again will resume playback.

The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.

For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” pages 10 to 13.

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).

1 Press SOURCE/ on this unit to activate the CD Changer mode.

Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (RUE-4202) to activate the CD Changer mode.

SOURCE

BAND

2 Press BAND on this unit or the RUE-4202 to activate the CD Changer Selection mode.

The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for a few seconds.

3 Press BAND until the desired CD Changer indicator appears on the display.

Alternatively press BAND on the Remote Control until the desired changer indicator appears on the display.

If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show “NO CHANGER (No.)”.

To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” (pages 10 to 13).

For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 19.

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Contents CDA-9885 Page Contents Operating Instructions Installation and Connections Operating Instructions Never Attempt the Following On handling Compact Discs CD/CD-R/CD-RW Getting Started Accessory ListTurning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unitSetting the Time and Calendar Adjusting VolumeLowering Volume Quickly Initial System Start-UpTuning to Preset Stations Presetting Stations ManuallyPresetting Stations Automatically RadioReceiving the Multicast Station Program Service Frequency Search FunctionPlayback Repeat Play10-EN Searching from CD Text Press 5 in the play or pause modeX. Random Play 11-EN12-EN Quick SearchAbout MP3/WMA/AAC Selected track is played back immediatelyTerminology Sound SettingEach press changes the mode as follows 13-ENSetting the Bass Level Setting the Bass Control Setting the Treble ControlSetting the Bass Bandwidth Setting the Treble LevelTurning Loudness On/Off Adjusting the High Pass FilterOther Functions Displaying the TextAbout the indication display Display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode16-EN About Text17-EN Blackout Mode On and OffDisplaying Time Press Title repeatedly until the time is displayedBluetooth Setting General Setting18-EN Audio Setting 19-ENDisplay Setting Tuner Setting Only when HD Radio is connected20-EN Checking the SAT Radio ID Number SAT Radio Receiver OptionalReceiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver Optional 21-ENReceiving Stored Channels Storing Channel PresetsGame Alert Setup Storing the desired Sports Team Sirius onlyQuick Search Function Canceling the stored Alert Memory Sirius onlySearch Function Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from SAT RadioChanging the Display Setting the Auxiliary Data Field DisplayInstant Replay Function Sirius only 24-ENIPod Optional Searching for a desired Song25-EN Direct Search Function Random Play Shuffle M.I.X26-EN Song is played back repeatedly To cancel repeat play, select off with the above procedure27-EN Each press changes the displayPlaying MP3 Files with the CD Changer Optional Changer OptionalControlling CD Changer Optional Multi-Changer Selection OptionalRemote Control Controls on Remote Control29-EN Replacing the battery Battery ReplacementOpening the battery cover 30-ENInformation Case of DifficultyIndication for CD Changer Indication for SAT Receiver ModeIndication for CD Player 32-ENSpecifications Indication for iPod Mode33-EN Installation and Connections 34-ENRemoval Installation35-EN Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do soConnections 36-EN37-EN Page Limited Warranty This Warranty does not cover the following
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CDA-9885 specifications

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