Alpine CDA-7897 owner manual Receiving Stored XM Channels, Category Search, Changing the Display

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Receiving Stored XM Channels

1 Press the BAND button to select the desired band

(XM1 or XM2).

→FM1 → FM2 → XM1 → XM2 → AM

2 Press the channel Preset button that has your desired satellite channel in memory.

Category Search

Category Search allows direct access to the first channel of a specific category. It can also be used to surf channels within a given category.

1 In XM mode, press the CAT button to display the category of the channel that is currently selected for 5 seconds.

2 While the category is displayed, press the g DN or f UP button to browse the different categories. Press the CAT button to load the first channel of the new category (or don’t do anything to remain in the current category.)

3 Within 13 seconds of selecting the category, press the CAT button again to select the next channel within that category. Repeatedly pressing the CAT button will load additional channels within that category. If CAT is pressed at the last channel of the category, the search begins again at the first channel of the category.

When tuned in, the category is displayed for 13 seconds, then the display returns to normal mode.

NOTE

If you cannot find your desired category, the display shows “----” for 2 seconds automatically.

Changing the Display

Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and song/program title, is available with each XM channel. The unit can display this text information as explained below.

1 In XM mode, press the TITLE button.

Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Calendar/Clock Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Clock

 

Display

 

 

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Channel Name display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Number display

 

 

 

Channel Number display

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Number display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CDA-7897 only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song Title Display

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Artist Name display

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Channel Number display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Number display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES

•When the “Scroll Setting” (refer to page 18) is set to “SCROLL AUTO,” the display scrolls.

When the “Scroll Setting” (refer to page 18) is set to “SCROLL MANUAL,” the display scrolls only when you operate the unit (POWER ON, BAND, etc., are displayed.) Press and hold the TITLE button for more than 3 seconds to scroll the display again.

•“Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.

•Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one shown above.

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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 CorrectionFront left-right Left front-rear Speakers Bass FocusExample 2. Listening Position All Seats 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 InterruptDemonstration Adjusting Display Contrast CDA-7897 onlyOpening Message ON/OFF Setting CDA-7998 only 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 OptionalChanging the Display Receiving Stored XM ChannelsCategory Search About i-Personalize Personalize Operation CDA-7998 onlyData Downloading 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

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