Alpine CDA-9883E owner manual Information, Case of Difficulty

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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.

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 (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.

-Check power lead and battery lead connections.

Blown fuse.

-Check the fuse 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 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.

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.

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.

CD playback sound skips without vibration.

The disc is dirty or scratched.

- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.

Error displays (built-in CD player only).

Mechanical error.

-Press . After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.

Close session (finalization) has not been performed. - Perform finalization and attempt playback again.

MP3/WMA/AAC

MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.

Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.

-Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format. Refer to “About MP3/WMA/AAC” (pages 11-12), then rewrite in the format supported by this device.

Audio

The sound is not output from the speakers.

Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier. - POWER IC is switched to “ON” (page 18).

iPod

iPod does not play and no sound is output.

The iPod has not been recognized.

-Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up” (page 7). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod.

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Contents CDA-9883E Contents Operating Instructions Installation and Connections Operating Instructions Never Attempt the Following On handling Compact Discs CD/CD-R/CD-RW Turning Power On and Off Accessory ListGetting Started Then pull to removeLowering Volume Quickly Adjusting VolumeSetting Time Initial System Start-UpRadio Repeat Play PlaybackX. Random Play Press 5 in the play or pause modeSearching from CD Text 10-ENAbout MP3/WMA/AAC Quick Search11-EN Selected track is played back immediately12-EN TerminologySetting the Bass Control Sound SettingLeft and Right/Fader Between Front Rear/Defeat Adjusting the High Pass Filter Setting the Treble ControlSetting the Treble Centre Frequency Setting the Treble LevelDisplaying the Text Other Functions15-EN About the indication displayDisplaying Time Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting16-EN About TextVisual Customizing Sound Customizing17-EN External Device General Setting18-EN Searching for a desired Song IPod Optional19-EN Random Play Shuffle M.I.X Direct Search Function20-EN Controlling CD Changer Optional Changer Optional21-EN Controls on Remote Control Remote ControlPlaying MP3 Files with the CD Changer Optional Multi-Changer Selection Optional23-EN Battery ReplacementCase of Difficulty InformationIndication for CD Player Indication for iPod ModeIndication for CD Changer 25-EN26-EN Specifications27-EN Installation and Connections28-EN InstallationPull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so 29-EN30-EN Connections31-EN