Alpine Mastering Your CDA Equalizer Settings: Optimize Sound for the Stereo System

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Equalizer Presets

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

1 Press MENU to select Factory's EQ (P-EQ for CDA-9830).

2 Press either gor f.

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

FLAT(OFF) ROCK POPS JAZZ & BLUES (JAZZ)

ELECTRICAL (ELECTRIC) HIPHOP & RAP (HIPHOP) EASY LISTEN (EASY) COUNTRY CLASSICAL (CLASSIC)

NEWS USER'S EQ 1,2 (USERS 1,2) FLAT(OFF)

3 Press MENU to select RETURN.

The unit returns to normal mode.

Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode.

This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 14).

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

By selecting USER'S EQ 1 or EQ 2 (USERS 1 or USERS 2 for CDA-9830), you can recall the stored preset number in "Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve."

6 Press SOURCE/POWER to select your desired band width (Q).

Adjustable band width:

BAND1 : 1.0, 2.0, 3.0,

BAND2 : 1.0, 1.5, 2.0

BAND3 : 1.0, 2.0, 3.0

BAND4 : 1.0 (fixed band width)

To store the adjusted curve

1)Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, the preset buttons (1 or 2) into which you wish to store the adjusted curve.

7 To set another channel, repeat steps 3 to 6.

8 Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the adjusted contents.

The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder is not pressed.

9 After setting, press MENU to select RETURN.

The unit returns to normal mode.

Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode.

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

This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 14).

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 and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.

2 Press MENU to select USER'S EQ (USERS for CDA-9830).

3 Press BAND/TEL. to select your desired frequency band.

BAND1 BAND2 BAND3 BAND4 BAND1

4 Press gor fto select your desired frequency.

Adjustable frequency bands:

BAND1 : 40Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz

BAND2 : 100Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz

BAND3 : 500Hz, 700Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 6kHz

BAND4 : 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz

5 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.

Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve

1 Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.

2 Press MENU to select USER'S EQ (USERS for CDA-9830).

3 Press either preset button (1 or 2) to activate your desired curve.

4 Press MENU to select RETURN.

The unit returns to normal mode.

Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode.

EQ mode is automatically canceled if no operation is performed within 15 seconds.

This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 14).

You can recall the adjusted equalizer curve from "Equalizer Presets" (this page).

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Contents CDA-9831 CDA-9830 CHA-1214CHM-S630 CHA-S634Contents Installation and Connections Operating Instructions Product Cleaning Display AlphanumericDisplay Alphanumeric Getting Started Lowering Volume Quickly Adjusting VolumeChanging the Display Type Detaching and Attaching the Front PanelRadio Playback CD / MP3 / WMAFrequency Search Function 10-EN Playing back a PlaylistRepeat Play Press 5 in the play or pause modeX. Random Play 11-ENSearching from CD Text Scanning ProgramsFile/Folder Name Search Concerning MP3/WMA Quick Search13-EN Terminology14-EN Sound SettingRecalling the Stored built-in Crossover Settings Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve Equalizer PresetsRecalling the Stored Equalizer Curve 15-ENBass Focus About Time CorrectionExample 1. Listening Position Front Left Seat Example 2. Listening Position All Seats17-EN Example setting for steps 4Setting the MX Mode Adjusting and Storing the Time CorrectionPress BAND/TEL. to select a speaker to be adjusted Press Rotary encoder to return to normal modeOther Functions About the indicator displayDisplaying the Title/Text 19-ENTitling Discs/Stations Blackout Mode On and OffErasing Disc Title/Station Title Displaying TimeDisplaying the External Amplifier Information CDA-9831 only To set the Bass VolumeTo set the Amplifier 21-ENVerifying the Software Version Setting the Multicolor Illumination CDA-9831 onlyIf you want to use colors other than the above 22-ENData Downloading About i-Personalize23-EN File name of download data shall be AW*****.MP324-EN Sound CustomizingVisual Customizing 25-EN External DeviceXM Radio Optional Storing XM Channel PresetsReceiving XM Channels with the XM Receiver Optional Checking the XM Radio ID NumberSetting the Auxiliary Data Field Display Setting the Tuning MethodChannel/Category Search Function Quick Search FunctionSetting the Automatic Calling Telephone Mode ON/OFFAbout MobileHub Link Incoming CallsCalling by using the Speed Dial SMS Short Message Service OperationCalling Calling by the address bookControlling CD Changer Optional Changer OptionalPlaying MP3 Files with the CD Changer Optional Multi-Changer Selection OptionalControls on Remote Control Remote ControlOperating the Audio Processor 31-ENInformation Battery ReplacementCase of Difficulty Basic33-EN Indication for CD Player34-EN Indication for XM Radio ModeIndication for CD Changer 35-EN Specifications36-EN Installation and Connections37-EN InstallationRemoval Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard38-EN ConnectionsTo prevent noise/interference in the audio system 39-ENALPINE-1 Limited Warranty

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