How do I connect my iPod to the Alpine CDA-9883 CD Player?

You can connect your iPod to the unit using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED Connection Cable KCE-422i.

Which iPod models are compatible with the Alpine CDA-9883 CD Player?

The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above iPod, iPod photo, iPod minis, and iPod nano. iPod Shuffle and earlier versions are not compatible.

What are the different search functions for finding songs on my iPod?

The unit's search functions allow you to organize songs in playlists and search by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, and Composer.

IPod Optional, Searching for a desired Song, 24-EN

iPod® (Optional)

Rotary encoder
/ /ENT SOURCE/	4 5	6

/RTN	Preset buttons	TITLE
/ESC	(1 through 6)

An iPod® can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional.

iPods usable with this unit

•The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above iPod, iPod photo, iPod minis or iPod nano. iPod Shuffle can not be used, however.

•Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock connector cannot be connected to the unit.

•The unit can be used with the following iPod versions. Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.

Fourth generation iPod: Ver. 3.1.1

Fifth generation iPod: Ver. 1.1.2

iPod photo: Ver. 1. 2.1

iPod mini: Ver. 1. 4.1

iPod nano: Ver. 1.2

•The unit cannot be used with software versions earlier than “2006- 06-28”. For details about “iPod Software Update,” refer to the iPod Instruction Manual.

Playback

1 Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode.

TUNER XM/SIRIUS*1 DISC iPod*2

CHANGER*3 TUNER

*1 Only when XM Radio or Sirius Radio is connected. *2 Only when the iPod is connected.

*3 Only when the CD changer is connected.

2 Press or to select the desired song.

Return to the beginning of the current song:

Press .

Fast backward:

Press and hold .

Advance to the beginning of the next song:

Press .

Fast forward:

Press and hold .

3 To pause playback, press / /ENT.

Pressing / /ENT again will resume playback.

•A song playing on the iPod while it is connected to this unit will continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.

Searching for a desired Song

An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag information and keeping these songs organized in playlists, this unit’s search functions will ease song searches.

Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/ Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer search mode to narrow searches based on the table below.

Hierarchy 1	Hierarchy 2	Hierarchy 3	Hierarchy 4
Playlist	Song	—	—
Artist*	Album*	Song	—
Album*	Song	—	—
Song	—	—	—
Podcast	Episode	—	—
Genre*	Artist*	Album*	Song
Composer*	Album*	Song	—

For example: Searching by Artist name

The following example explains how an ARTIST search is performed. Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs.

1 Press /ESC to activate the search selection mode.