Alpine CDA-7897 owner manual Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction, Setting the MX Mode

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Press the MODE button to return to the normal mode.
NOTES
Press the Preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired time correction in memory.
Recalling the Stored Time Correction Settings
1 Make time corrections by pressing the T.CORR button. Each press changes the modes as follows:
4 For setting another speaker, repeat the steps 2 to 3.
5 After setting, press the MODE button to return to the normal mode.
NOTES
3 Adjust the desired time correction value by turning the Rotary encoder.
To store the adjusted contents
Press the MX button to select MX ON.

Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction

Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Time Correction”(Page 10)

1 Make time corrections by pressing the T.CORR button. Each press changes the modes as follows:

→Bass Focus mode → Time correction mode → Normal mode

2 Select a speaker to be adjusted by pressing the BAND button.

→F-L → F-R → R-L → R-R → SW-L → SW-R

(S-L) (S-R)

1)Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1 through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to store the adjusted curve.

•Time Correction mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.

•To cancel Time Correction mode for all music source, press and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3 seconds to turn Time Correction off.

→Bass Focus mode →Time correction mode → Normal mode

•Time Correction mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.

•To cancel Time Correction mode for all music source, press and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3 seconds to turn Time Correction off.

Setting the MX Mode

MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The radio, CD, and MP3, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.

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2 Press the SOURCE button to select the source you want to MX (Media Xpander)-correct.

3 Press and hold the MX button for at least 2 seconds to select the MX mode.

4 Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred mode or OFF.

FM (MX 1 to 3):

The medium to high frequencies become more clear, and produces well balanced sound in all the bands. CD (MX 1 to 3):

CD mode processes a large quantity of data. MX uses this massive data quantity to enhance the sound cleanly.

MP3/XM (MX 1 to 3):

This corrects information that was omitted at the time of compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.

DVD/Video CD (MX1 to 3):

MX 1 to 2 (MOVIE): reproduces the dialog of movies more clearly.

MX 3 (MUSIC): reproduces discs containing incidental music, music clips, etc. more clearly and effectively. AUX (MX 1 to 3):

Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that corresponds to the media connected.

5 After setting, press the MODE Button to return to the normal mode.

NOTES

•By “Setting the Defeat of the external input” (page 19) to ON, operation is bypassed.

•To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press the MX button to turn MX off.

•MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.

•Each music source, such as radio, CD, and MP3 can have its own MX setting.

•On disks with both MP3 and CD-DA, as the source changes from “MP3 to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3”, the MX-mode needs to switch. This switching process may increase the time before a piece is actually heard.

•Setting to MX OFF makes MX mode of each music source OFF.

•This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON.

•MX mode does not function when MX is ON for AM radio.

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Contents CDA-7998/CDA-7897 CHA-1214CHM-S630 CHA-S634Contents XM Radio Operation Remote Control OperationCD Player Operation MP3 OperationPrecautions Never Attempt the Following Basic Operation CDA-7998 only Setting TimeAudio Mute Function Displaying TimeSelecting directly Equalizer PresetsAdjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve → Flatoff ↔ Pops ↔ Rock ↔ News ←Crossover About the CrossoverCDA-7998 Adjusting and Storing the CrossoverTo store the adjusted contents WAY SystemExample 1. Listening Position Front Left Seat Recalling the Stored Crossover SettingsPress the T.CORR button to return to the normal mode About the Time CorrectionBass Focus Example 2. Listening Position All SeatsFront left-right Left front-rear Speakers Time Difference Table Example of Steps 2 and 3 SettingSetting the MX Mode Adjusting and Storing the Time CorrectionAbout Title and Text Blackout Mode On and OffQuick Searching Function Displaying the Title/TextElapsed Time Display Titling Discs/StationsErasing Disc Title/Station Title Switching the Display ModesDimmer Control CDA-7897 only Setup OperationSwitching the Tuner Mode Changing Lighting ColorSound Beep Guide Function Setting the Subwoofer OutputTurning Mute Mode On/Off Scroll SettingCDA-7897 only Setting the AUX Mode V-LinkConnecting to an External Amplifier Setting the Defeat Mode External InterruptAdjusting Display Contrast CDA-7897 only Opening Message ON/OFF Setting CDA-7998 onlyDemonstration Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching CDA-7998 only Switching the Animation Display type CDA-7998 onlyRadio Operation Manual TuningAutomatic Seek Tuning Manual Storing of Station PresetsTuning to Preset Stations Automatic Memory of Station PresetsPlayback To customers using CD-R/CD-RWCD Player Operation Opening and Closing the Movable displayOn handling Compact Discs CD/CD-R/ CD-RW Music Sensor SkipFast Forward and Backward Repeat Play→ M.I.X. → ALL M.I.X. → off X. Random PlayScanning Programs Controlling CD Changer OptionalMulti-Changer Selection → CD CHANGER∗ → Tuner ∗ Only when the CD changer is connectedPlaying MP3 Files Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer OptionalFile Search Selecting FoldersAbout MP3 Setting the Range of MP3 File SelectionMP3 Operation Playing MP3 DataTerminology Checking the XM Radio ID Number Storing XM Channel PresetsXM Radio Operation Receiving XM Channels with the XM Receiver OptionalReceiving Stored XM Channels Category SearchChanging the Display Personalize Operation CDA-7998 only Data DownloadingAbout i-Personalize Incoming Calls Telephone Mode ON/OFFMobileHub Link OperationOption About MobileHub LinkCalling Short Mail Operation Controls on Remote Control Remote Control OperationBattery Replacement MEMORY1 Operating the Audio ProcessorRecalling StepsRadio InformationCase of Difficulty BasicIndication for CD Changer Indication for CD PlayerIndication for XM Radio Mode SpecificationsPrecautions Installation and ConnectionsRemoval InstallationTo prevent external noise from entering the audio system ConnectionsLow frequency range System whose frequency range is divided betweenPage ALPINE-1 Damage during shipment

CDA-7897 specifications

The Alpine CDA-7897 is a versatile and high-performance CD receiver that appeals to audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Renowned for its rich feature set and exceptional sound quality, the CDA-7897 is designed to enhance the in-car audio experience.

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