Alpine CDA-7897 Equalizer Presets, Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve, Selecting directly

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4 Press the EQ
Press the EQ
button and select the EQ mode.
NOTES
• EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.
• This function is inoperable when DEFFEAT is ON(refer to page 6).
• If you do not adjust the factory settings of (FLAT/POPS/ ROCK/NEWS), the factory set display (FLAT/POPS/ROCK/ NEWS) is shown preferentially.
button to return to the normal mode.
1
2 Press and hold the EQ button for at least 3 seconds.
3 Press one of 1-6buttons to activate your desired curve.
To store the adjusted contents
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.
7 For setting another channel, repeat the steps 3 to 6.
8 After setting, press the EQ button to return to the normal mode.
NOTES
• The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.
• EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer to page 6).
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve

4 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking. The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the minute adjustment. The time can be manually set by pressing the MODE button.

NOTE

To synchronize the clock to a time signal, press the MODE button for at least 3 seconds after setting the “hour.” Minutes will be indicated as 00. If you press the MODE button for more than 3 seconds when the display shows over “30,” hours will advance.

Equalizer Presets

3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of musical source material.

1 Press the EQ button and select the EQ mode.

2 Press either the g DN button or the f UP button.

•With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will Display the selected equalizer characteristic.

→FLAT(OFF) ↔ POPS ↔ ROCK ↔ NEWS ←

FLAT : Flat frequency

POPS : Emphasize midrange

ROCK : Emphasize lows and highs

NEWS : Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows

Selecting directly

Select the desired button (1 through 4).

[1]: FLAT(OFF)

[3]: ROCK

[2]: POPS

[4]: NEWS

3 When the setting is complete, press the EQ button to select OFF, and return to normal mode.

NOTES

•This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer to page 6).

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

Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve

You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste.

1 Press the EQ button and select the EQ mode.

2 Press and hold the EQ button for at least 3 seconds.

3 Press the BAND button to select your desired

frequency band.

→BAND1 → BAND2 → BAND3 → BAND4 → BAND5

4 Press the g DN button or the f UP button to select your desired frequency.

Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 20KHz(in 1/3 octave steps)

5 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.

6 Press the SOURCE button to select your desired band width (Q).

Adjustable band width: 1, 2, 3.

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Contents CDA-7998/CDA-7897 CHA-1214CHM-S630 CHA-S634Contents CD Player Operation Remote Control OperationMP3 Operation XM Radio OperationPrecautions Never Attempt the Following Basic Operation Audio Mute Function Setting TimeDisplaying Time CDA-7998 onlyAdjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve Equalizer Presets→ Flatoff ↔ Pops ↔ Rock ↔ News ← Selecting directlyCrossover About the CrossoverTo store the adjusted contents Adjusting and Storing the CrossoverWAY System CDA-7998Press the T.CORR button to return to the normal mode Recalling the Stored Crossover SettingsAbout the Time Correction Example 1. Listening Position Front Left SeatBass 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 CorrectionQuick Searching Function Blackout Mode On and OffDisplaying the Title/Text About Title and TextElapsed Time Display Titling Discs/StationsErasing Disc Title/Station Title Switching the Display ModesSwitching the Tuner Mode Setup OperationChanging Lighting Color Dimmer Control CDA-7897 onlyTurning Mute Mode On/Off Setting the Subwoofer OutputScroll Setting Sound Beep Guide FunctionConnecting to an External Amplifier Setting the AUX Mode V-LinkSetting the Defeat Mode External Interrupt CDA-7897 onlyAdjusting 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 onlyAutomatic Seek Tuning Manual TuningManual Storing of Station Presets Radio OperationTuning to Preset Stations Automatic Memory of Station PresetsCD Player Operation To customers using CD-R/CD-RWOpening and Closing the Movable display PlaybackFast Forward and Backward Music Sensor SkipRepeat Play On handling Compact Discs CD/CD-R/ CD-RWScanning Programs X. Random PlayControlling CD Changer Optional → M.I.X. → ALL M.I.X. → offMulti-Changer Selection Playing MP3 Files ∗ Only when the CD changer is connectedPlaying MP3 Files with the CD Changer Optional → CD CHANGER∗ → TunerFile Search Selecting FoldersMP3 Operation Setting the Range of MP3 File SelectionPlaying MP3 Data About MP3Terminology XM Radio Operation Storing XM Channel PresetsReceiving XM Channels with the XM Receiver Optional Checking the XM Radio ID NumberReceiving Stored XM Channels Category SearchChanging the Display Personalize Operation CDA-7998 only Data DownloadingAbout i-Personalize MobileHub Link OperationOption Telephone Mode ON/OFFAbout MobileHub Link Incoming CallsCalling Short Mail Operation Controls on Remote Control Remote Control OperationBattery Replacement Recalling Operating the Audio ProcessorSteps MEMORY1Case of Difficulty InformationBasic RadioIndication 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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