Alpine CDA 9833 User Manual
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FM/AM CD Receiver  
CDA-9835  
CDA-9833  
• OWNER'S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
• MODE D'EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.  
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)  
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,  
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany  
Phone 089-32 42 640  
Phone 01-48638989  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Dalian Ikemiya Printing Co., LTD.  
4 Jin Zhou Street Economic & Technical Development  
Dalian, China  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68P04190K16-O  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Operating Instructions  
Scanning Programs ......................................... 12  
Searching from CD Text ................................. 12  
File/Folder Name Search  
WARNING  
(concerning MP3/WMA) ............................ 12  
Quick Search ................................................... 12  
About MP3/WMA .......................................... 12  
WARNING..................................................3  
CAUTION ...................................................3  
PRECAUTIONS .........................................3  
Sound Setting  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat...... 14  
Equalizer Presets ............................................. 14  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve .... 14  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve ............. 15  
About the Crossover ....................................... 15  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover  
Getting Started  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6  
Setting the Time and Calendar  
(CDA-9835 only)........................................... 6  
Setting Time (CDA-9833 only) ........................ 6  
Opening and Closing the Movable Display ...... 6  
Display Tilt Adjustment .................................... 7  
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 7  
Lowering Volume Quickly ................................ 7  
Changing the Display Type  
Settings ........................................................ 16  
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings ......... 16  
About Time Correction ................................... 17  
Bass Focus ...................................................... 17  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction .... 19  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction  
(CDA-9833 only)........................................... 7  
Switching the Display modes  
Settings ........................................................ 19  
Setting the MX Mode ..................................... 19  
(CDA-9835 only)........................................... 7  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ......... 7  
Other Functions  
Radio  
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 20  
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 21  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 22  
Displaying Time.............................................. 22  
Blackout Mode On and Off............................. 22  
Setting an Amplifier Link ............................... 22  
Displaying the External Amplifier  
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each  
Country .......................................................... 8  
Listening to Radio............................................. 8  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 8  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets .............. 8  
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8  
Station Title Search Function............................ 9  
Frequency Search Function............................... 9  
Information .................................................. 23  
Setting the Multicolor Illumination ................ 23  
Changing the Lighting Color of  
CD/MP3/WMA  
Playback ............................................................ 9  
Playing back a Playlist .................................... 10  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 11  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 11  
All the Buttons............................................. 23  
Verifying the Software Version ....................... 23  
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and /or other countries.  
1-EN  
i-Personalize™ Operation  
Receiving Stored XM Channels...................... 28  
Channel/Category Search Function ................ 28  
Quick Search Function.................................... 28  
Changing the Display...................................... 29  
Setting the Tuning Method ............................. 29  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........ 29  
About i-Personalize™..................................... 24  
Data Downloading .......................................... 24  
SETUP  
Sound Customizing  
Switching the Tuner Mode .............................. 25  
Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 25  
Setting the Subwoofer Output......................... 25  
Setting the Response Slope for the High  
Range Speaker (TW SETUP) ...................... 25  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ........................ 25  
Visual Customizing  
MobileHub™ Link Operation  
(Optional)  
About MobileHub™ Link............................... 30  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF .............................. 30  
Incoming Calls ................................................ 30  
Setting the Automatic Calling ......................... 30  
Calling............................................................. 31  
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation ....... 31  
Dimmer Control .............................................. 26  
Scroll Setting................................................... 26  
Switching the Character Font  
Changer (Optional)  
(CDA-9833 only)......................................... 26  
Adjusting Display Contrast  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 32  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 32  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 32  
(CDA-9833 only)......................................... 26  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting  
(CDA-9835 only)......................................... 26  
Switching the Animation Display type  
(CDA-9835 only)......................................... 26  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
(CDA-9835 only)......................................... 26  
Demonstration................................................. 26  
MP3/WMA  
Remote Control  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 33  
Operating the Audio Processor ....................... 33  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 34  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 34  
Specifications .................................................. 37  
Playing MP3/WMA Data................................ 26  
External Device  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off............................ 26  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)..................... 26  
Connecting to an External Amplifier .............. 27  
Setting the Temperature Display for the  
External Amplifier ....................................... 27  
Setting the Tone Defeat for External Devices... 27  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 38  
Caution ............................................................ 38  
Precautions ...................................................... 38  
Installation ...................................................... 39  
Connections .................................................... 40  
XM Radio (Optional)  
Receiving XM Channels with the  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
XM Receiver (Optional) .............................. 27  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number .............. 28  
Storing XM Channel Presets........................... 28  
2-EN  
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the  
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Center for repairing.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR  
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR  
VEHICLE.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.  
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only  
be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the  
vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+  
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the  
battery may cause fire or personal injury.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL  
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT  
PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.  
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the  
product.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Temperature  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
Moisture Condensation  
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to  
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player  
and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE  
REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,  
consult a physician immediately.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.  
Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback  
mechanism.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING  
FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Maintenance  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.  
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service  
Station for servicing.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS  
IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
3-EN  
Installation Location  
Make sure the CDA-9835/CDA-9833 will not be installed in a  
location subjected to:  
PRECAUTIONS  
Product Cleaning  
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For  
more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only.  
Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging  
the plastic.  
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Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
Never Attempt the Following  
Correct Handling  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into  
the player by the automatic reloading mechanism.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power  
is off.  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will  
not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or  
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.  
CORRECT  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.  
Your player will automatically eject any disc that is inserted  
incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a correctly inserted  
disc, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a  
ballpoint pen.  
Disc Cleaning  
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause  
the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing  
surface with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the  
outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft  
cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the  
disc.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
New Discs  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming, the CD  
player will automatically eject discs with irregular surfaces or  
inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is inserted into the player  
and ejected after initial loading, using your finger, feel around the  
inside of the center hole and outside edge of the disc. If you feel  
any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper  
loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of  
the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other  
such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for  
protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.  
However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or  
diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the disc to  
be out of standard specifications and may create operational  
problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs  
played in Alpine CD players.  
Center Hole  
Center Hole  
New  
Disc  
Bumps  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
any special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.  
4-EN  
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)  
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Do not touch the surface.  
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.  
Do not affix stickers or labels.  
Clean the disc when it is dusty.  
Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.  
Do not use commercially available disc accessories.  
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long  
time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat  
and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be  
able to play it again.  
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW  
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If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last  
recording session was closed (finalized).  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback  
again.  
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About media that can be played.  
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo  
marks below.  
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-  
ReWritable) which have been recorded only on audio devices.  
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA  
formatted audio files.  
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Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:  
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme  
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs  
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a  
recording failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-  
protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD  
industry standard.  
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Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format  
compatible with this unit. For details, see page 12-13.  
5-EN  
Setting Time (CDA-9833 only)  
Getting Started  
Press MENU to select SETUP.  
1
SOURCE/ DISP/  
POWER B.OUT  
Rotary  
TITLE  
Press g or f to select the CLOCK mode.  
2
encoder  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours  
within 15 seconds.  
3
When the hour has been adjusted, press the  
Rotary encoder.  
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes  
within 15 seconds.  
5
c
TILT 98  
g MENU f MUTE RESET  
When the setting has been completed, press  
MENU to select RETURN.  
6
Turning Power On and Off  
The unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.  
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To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
announcement, press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 2  
seconds after setting the “hour.” Minutes will reset to 00. If the  
display shows over “30” minutes when you do this, the time will  
advance one hour.  
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The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject  
c and TITLE  
.
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
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The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Opening and Closing the Movable Display  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
Press c.  
The movable display will open.  
time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar  
pointed object.  
2
To close the movable display, press c again.  
The movable display will close.  
Setting the Time and Calendar (CDA-9835 only)  
Press MENU to select SETUP.  
1
2
3
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Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it  
may result in malfunction of the unit.  
The display may be dim during low temperatures and immediately  
after turning on the power. The brightness will return to normal as  
time elapses.  
Press g or f to select the CLOCK mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to set year within 15  
seconds.  
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The display will stop at the set tilt angle when closing.  
Caution  
Press the Rotary encoder.  
4
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display while it  
is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury. The back of the  
movable display will get very warm under normal operating  
conditions. This is not a malfunction. Do not touch.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to set month, day, time  
and minutes within 15 seconds.  
5
When the setting has been completed, press  
MENU to select RETURN.  
6
The unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
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To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
announcement, press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 2  
seconds after setting the “hour.” Minutes will reset to 00. If the  
display shows over “30” minutes when you do this, the time will  
advance one hour.  
6-EN  
Display Tilt Adjustment  
Switching the Display modes (CDA-9835  
only)  
Movable display  
You can select the display pattern mode from three display patterns.  
Press DISP/B.OUT to select the desired display  
pattern mode.  
Each press changes the display patterns.  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different tilt angles  
depending upon user preference.  
Basic display of each source → Animation display pattern1 →  
Animation display pattern2 → Basic display of each source  
Press TILT 98 to adjust the tilt angle of the movable  
display.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Detaching  
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The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is turned  
to the OFF position.  
Turn off the unit power.  
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The adjusted tilt angle of the display is stored in memory. There is  
no need to re-adjust the tilt angle when the power is turned back on  
.
Press  
front panel pops out.  
(Release) at the upper left side until the  
2
Caution  
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display while it is  
opening or closing to avoid damage or injury. The back of the  
movable display will get very warm under normal operating  
conditions. This is not a malfunction. Do not touch.  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
3
Adjusting Volume  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
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The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the  
connector terminals on the back of the front panel.) This is not a  
malfunction.  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume  
Attaching  
level by 20 dB.  
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main  
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the  
projections on the main unit.  
1
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
2
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its  
previous level.  
2
Changing the Display Type (CDA-9833 only)  
There are three selectable display types. You can also deactivate the  
display.  
1
Press DISP/B.OUT to switch the display type.  
TYPE1 → TYPE2 → TYPE3 → OFF → TYPE1  
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Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or  
dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the  
front panel and the main unit.  
Attach the front panel carefully. Hold the panel by its sides to avoid  
pushing any buttons by mistake.  
TYPE1 : The indicator on the left changes in a fixed sequence.  
TYPE2 : The indicator on the left changes according to the  
setting (see "Setting the Multicolor Illumination" on  
page 23).  
TYPE3 : The indicator on the left changes according to audio  
level.  
7-EN  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Manual mode:  
Radio  
SOURCE/ TUNE/  
BAND/  
TEL.  
SEARCH  
POWER  
A.ME  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.  
Holding down g or f will change the frequency  
4
continuously.  
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The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station  
is tuned in.  
Rotary  
encoder  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
g
f
MENU  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each  
Country  
For customers not living in North America, change the radio  
frequencies as follows.  
Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of  
the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you  
wish to store the station.  
2
The selected station is stored.  
The display shows the band, preset no. and station  
frequency memorized.  
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.  
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A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations  
for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a  
station, the current station will be cleared and replaced with the  
new station.  
Select the "AREA" mode by pressing g or f.  
2
3
Choose either AREA 1 or AREA 2 by turning the  
Rotary encoder.  
AREA 1: Radio frequencies for North America  
AREA 2: Other Radio frequencies  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
4
The unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
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The stored radio stations will be cleared every time you change the  
setting.  
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
2
The frequency on the display continues to change while  
the automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will  
automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the  
selected band. They will be stored into buttons 1 to 6 in  
order of signal strength.  
Listening to Radio  
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency  
appears in the display.  
1
When the automatic memory has been completed, the  
tuner goes to the station stored in preset location no. 1.  
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If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
2
FM1 → FM2 → AM → FM1  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
3
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
band is displayed.  
1
CDA-9835:  
DX (Distance mode) → LOCAL (Local mode) →  
MANUAL (Manual mode) → DX  
Press any one of the station preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
memory.  
The display shows the band, preset number and  
frequency of the station selected.  
2
CDA-9833:  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) → SEEK (Local mode) →  
OFF (Manual mode) → DX SEEK  
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The initial mode is Distance mode.  
8-EN  
Station Title Search Function  
If the title of a radio station is entered, you can search for that radio  
CD / MP3 / WMA  
station by its title while listening to the currently received radio  
station.  
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SOURCE/  
POWER -/J  
TITLE  
SEARCH  
8
Press SEARCH  
Search mode.  
in Radio mode to switch to Title  
1
The first title input blinks in the display.  
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the  
frequency of the selected title.  
g
f
Rotary  
encoder  
9
F
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5(  
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6(  
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c
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Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
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If a station has no title, "NO TITLE" is displayed for 2 seconds.  
Playback  
Frequency Search Function  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
Press c.  
1
2
The movable display will open.  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
Press and hold SEARCH  
in Radio mode to activate Frequency Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
2
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired frequency.  
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
frequency.  
3
The movable display will close and playback will begin.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER  
to switch to the CD mode.  
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Frequency Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding  
SEARCH for at least 2 seconds.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER* → TUNER  
* Only when the CD changer is connected  
While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to  
3
select the desired folder.  
Pressing and holding 8 or 9 will change folders  
continuously.  
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).  
4
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press g.  
Fast backward :  
Press and hold g.  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) :  
Press f.  
Fast forward :  
Press and hold f.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
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To eject the disc, press c.  
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Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than  
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.  
If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for at least 2 seconds  
with the movable display open.  
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Continued  
9-EN  
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The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data  
and WMA data.  
Playing back a Playlist  
You can play playlists you have prepared in advance on the computer.  
Both MP3 and WMA playlists can be played.  
Playlists that can be played back by this device have the file extension  
"m3u"/"asx."  
A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) cannot be played back on this unit.  
"MP3" is displayed during MP3 playback.(CDA-9833 only)  
"WMA" is displayed during WMA playback. (CDA-9833 only)  
The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers  
recorded on the disc.  
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If the HDA-5460 model is connected to the unit, some operations  
(for example changing the source, selecting the file by holding  
buttons up or down, etc.), can be carried out on this unit.  
Press 8 or 9 to select a playlist.  
By pressing and holding 8 or 9, the playlists move up or  
down continuously.  
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If there is a playlist and folder on the disc, the playlist starts to  
play back prior to the folder.  
Up to 5 playlist can be played back. Playlists from the 6th onwards  
cannot be played back.  
Refer to the software instruction manual on how to create a  
playlist.  
Playlist playback applies only to the selected playlist. To play the  
next playlist or folder, perform the folder up/down operation.  
MP3/WMA Play Display  
CDA-9835  
The folder number and file number will be displayed as  
described below.  
19 20  
Playlist Display  
Folder number  
display  
While playing back a playlist, the folder and file numbers that are  
stored in the playlist are displayed.  
File number  
display  
CDA-9835  
CDA-9833  
The folder number, file number, sampling rate, and bit rate will  
be displayed as described below.  
19 20  
Playlist  
Folder number display  
File number display  
CDA-9833  
01 03  
01 03  
kHz  
44 .1  
LIST  
Sampling rate display  
The sampling rate and the bit  
rate (frame display) are  
alternately displayed.  
Folder number display  
File number display  
01 03  
kbps  
160  
Bit rate display  
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Press TITLE  
to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the  
Title/Text” (page 20) for information about display switching.  
10-EN  
Repeat Play  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Press 4 (  
played.  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
) to play back repeatedly the track being  
Press 5 (  
) in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
Press 4 (  
) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat play.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 (  
) again.  
CD mode :  
CD mode :  
↓
RPT  
↓
: Only a track is repeatedly played back  
*1  
RPT : A disc is repeatedly played back  
M.I.X.:  
Track are played back in  
random sequence.  
↓
*3  
↓
M.I.X.:The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
(off)  
↓
(off)  
*1 When a CD changer is connected  
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If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode,  
M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
*3 When a CD changer equipped with the All M.I.X. function is  
connected  
MP3/WMA mode :  
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If M.I.X. is set to ON during  
RPT (REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
RPT  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
↓
MP3/WMA mode :  
RPT : Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back  
↓
*2  
↓
RPT : A disc is repeatedly played back  
M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
↓
(off)  
↓
M.I.X.:Files are played back in random sequence. If  
an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected, all files in a disc are played back  
in random sequence, and playback shifts to  
the next disc.  
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected  
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If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9835 model), press F to  
display the M.I.X./REPEAT/SCAN function guide where the preset  
buttons (1 to 6) are explained, and go to the step above. When no  
buttons are pressed, the guide disappears after 10 seconds but the  
mode remains active.  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9833 model), press F to  
illuminate the “FUNC” indicator, and go to the step above within  
5 seconds.  
↓
(off)  
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If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9835 model), press F to  
display the M.I.X./REPEAT/SCAN function guide where the preset  
buttons (1 to 6) are explained, and go to the step above. When no  
buttons are pressed, the guide disappears after 10 seconds but the  
mode remains active.  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9833 model), press F to  
illuminate the “FUNC” indicator, and go to the step above within  
5 seconds.  
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If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9835 model), press F to  
display the M.I.X./REPEAT/SCAN function guide where the preset  
buttons (1 to 6) are explained, and go to the step above. When no  
buttons are pressed, the guide disappears after 10 seconds but the  
mode remains active.  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9833 model), press F twice  
to illuminate the “FUNC” indicator, and go to the step above  
within 5 seconds.  
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If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9835 model), press F to  
display the M.I.X./REPEAT/SCAN function guide where the preset  
buttons (1 to 6) are explained, and go to the step above. When no  
buttons are pressed, the guide disappears after 10 seconds but the  
mode remains active.  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9833 model), press F twice  
to illuminate the “FUNC” indicator, and go to the step above  
within 5 seconds.  
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When playing back a playlist, M.I.X. cannot be played.  
11-EN  
Folder Name Search mode  
Scanning Programs  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
2
Press 6 (  
) to activate the Scan mode.  
select the desired folder or playlist.  
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in  
succession.  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first  
file in the selected folder or playlist.  
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To stop scanning, press 6 (  
) and deactivate the Scan  
mode.  
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Folder Name Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding  
SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
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If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
While in Folder Name Search mode, press SEARCH to switch to  
File Search mode.  
"NO FILE" is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder or playlist that  
is selected by the Folder Name Search mode contains no files.  
"0 (zero)" is displayed for the root folder.  
connected:  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9835 model), press F to  
display the M.I.X./REPEAT/SCAN function guide where the preset  
buttons (1 to 6) are explained, and go to the step above. When no  
buttons are pressed, the guide disappears after 10 seconds but the  
mode remains active.  
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Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9833 model), press F to  
illuminate the “FUNC” indicator, and go to the step above within  
5 seconds.  
Quick Search  
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If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
You can search for tracks(files).  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9835 model), press F to  
display the M.I.X./REPEAT/SCAN function guide where the preset  
buttons (1 to 6) are explained, and go to the step above. When no  
buttons are pressed, the guide disappears after 10 seconds but the  
mode remains active.  
In the CD changer mode (for the CDA-9833 model), press F twice  
to illuminate the “FUNC” indicator, and go to the step above  
within 5 seconds.  
Press and hold SEARCH  
in the CD/Changer/MP3/WMA mode to activate  
Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select a desired track(file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
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Quick Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
Searching from CD Text  
Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc. In  
the case of discs and changers that do not support text, searches can  
be made using the track numbers.  
About MP3/WMA  
CAUTION  
Press SEARCH  
This will set the search mode.  
during play.  
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/  
WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for  
free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is  
strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.  
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2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
track, then press the Rotary encoder.  
This will play the selected track.  
What is MP3?  
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Press and hold SEARCH for at least 2 seconds in the search  
mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an  
operation has not been performed in 10 seconds.  
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a  
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International  
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint  
activity institution of the IEC.  
CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is  
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,  
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their  
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD  
quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios  
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the  
human ear or masked by other sounds.  
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA)  
You can display and search for the folder and file name while  
listening to the file currently being played back.  
Press SEARCH  
or Folder Name Search mode in MP3/WMA mode.  
to select File Name Search mode  
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What is WMA?  
WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio  
data.  
File Name Search mode  
WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher  
ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half  
original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD  
quality sound.  
Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder.  
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3
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
Method for creating MP3/WMA files  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the  
selected file.  
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Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified  
software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the  
user's manual for that software.  
MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have  
the file extension “mp3” / “wma”. Files with no extension  
cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1 and 8 are supported)  
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File Name Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding  
SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
While in File Name Search mode, press SEARCH to switch to  
Folder Search mode.  
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File Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
File Name Search cannot be made while playing back a playlist.  
12-EN  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
Order of tracks  
The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software  
MP3  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same  
as the order you input. The playback order of the folders and  
files is as follows. However, the folder and file playback order  
differs from the folder no. and file no. indicated on the display.  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
WMA  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz,  
22.05 kHz  
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1
Bit rates:  
48 - 192 kbps  
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Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (Page  
20) may not display correctly.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on  
sampling rates.  
Root  
Folder  
2
3
3
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
4
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the  
title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA  
tag data.  
4
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric  
characters (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags)  
and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO  
SUPPORT” is displayed.  
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6
5
The tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
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Producing MP3/WMA discs  
1
MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-  
RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 256  
folders and 999 files (including Root Folders).  
Media supported  
Folder  
MP3/WMA File  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-  
Rs, and CD-RWs.  
Terminology  
Corresponding File Systems  
Bit rate  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or  
Level 2.  
This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The  
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger  
the files.  
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to  
remember.  
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root  
directory). File/folder names are limited to 30 characters  
(including the extension).  
Sampling rate  
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled  
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1  
kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second.  
The higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also  
the larger the volume of data.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all  
caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc.,  
and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However,  
sometimes the file names, folder names, etc., are not  
displayed correctly.  
Encoding  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files  
into the specified audio compression format.  
Tag  
Formats supported  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA files.  
MP3: ID3 tag  
This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD,  
Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.  
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with  
Track At Once or packet writing.  
WMA: WMA tag  
Root folder  
The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder  
contains all folders and files.  
13-EN  
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.  
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Sound Setting  
SOURCE/  
BAND/  
TEL.  
Rotary encoder  
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This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (this page).  
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
POWER  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste.  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
f
g MENU MX  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press MENU to select USER EQ (USER'S EQ for  
CDA-9833).  
2
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat  
Press BAND/TEL. to select your desired  
frequency band.  
3
Press Rotary encoder repeatedly to choose the  
1
desired mode.  
BAND1 → BAND2 → BAND3 → BAND4 → BAND5 →BAND1  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
Press g or f to select your desired  
frequency.  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
20Hz to 20kHz(in 1/3 octave steps)  
4
SUBWOOFER*1 → BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT →  
VOLUME → SUBWOOFER*1  
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15  
Balance : L15 ~ R15  
Fader : R15 ~ F15  
Defeat : ON/OFF  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
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6
Press SOURCE/POWER to select your desired  
band width (Q).  
Adjustable band width: 1.0, 1.5, 3.0  
Press g or f after selecting the Subwoofer mode,  
and the subwoofer output phase is toggled NORMAL  
(PHASE 0°) or REVERS (PHASE 180°).  
To store the adjusted curve  
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the  
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store  
the adjusted curve.  
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If the Rotary encoder is not pressed within 5 seconds after  
selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER  
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
If you set the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 40 to 42) to 3WAY, you  
cannot adjust the FADER mode.  
To set another channel, repeat steps 3 to 6.  
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*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level and phase cannot  
be adjusted.  
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the  
adjusted contents.  
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder  
is not pressed.  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound  
is obtained in each mode.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of EQ  
2
will return to the factory defaults and MX is turned off.  
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.  
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Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
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The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.  
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
Equalizer Presets  
3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of  
musical source material.  
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This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (this page).  
Press MENU to select Factory's EQ.  
1
Indicators for sound setting  
Press either g or f.  
With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will  
display the selected equalizer characteristic.  
2
FLAT(OFF) ↔ ROCK ↔ POPS ↔ NEWS ↔ USER'S 1 to 6  
↔ FLAT(OFF)  
FLAT (OFF) : Flat frequency  
ROCK : Emphasize lows and highs  
POPS : Emphasize midrange  
NEWS : Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows  
USER'S 1 to 6 : Recall the stored preset number in "Adjusting  
and Storing the Equalizer Curve."  
Lights when MX is on.  
Lights when the Equalizer, Crossover and Time Correction  
(Bass Focus) are set to anything other than factory default.  
14-EN  
3 way mode  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve  
Cut-off frequency  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Slope  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Level  
Press MENU to select USER EQ (USER'S EQ for  
CDA-9833).  
2
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) to activate your desired curve.  
3
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
− 12 dB  
----  
----  
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
The unit returns to normal mode.  
4
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct 24 dB/oct  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
Mid range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
20 Hz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
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EQ mode is automatically canceled if no operation is performed  
within 15 seconds.  
FLAT*1  
6, 12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
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This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 14).  
You can recall the adjusted equalizer curve from "Equalizer Presets"  
(page14).  
1 kHz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
High range  
speaker  
----  
----  
*1 Only when selecting USER'S in "Setting the Response Slope  
for the High Range Speaker (TW SETUP)" (page 25).  
About the Crossover  
Crossover:  
Low range  
Mid range High range  
This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits  
the frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled  
independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the  
frequencies for which they have been optimally designed.  
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass  
filter) of each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the  
highs or lows).  
(Different from actual display)  
Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction  
characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive  
network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point,  
please consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
Level adjusting  
(0 to - 12 dB)  
Output frequency range  
2 way mode  
Slope FLAT  
Slope adjusting  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Level  
(Different from actual display)  
LPF cut-off  
frequency  
20 Hz  
HPF cut-off  
frequency  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
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HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the  
higher frequencies to pass.  
LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the  
lower frequencies to pass.  
Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one  
octave.  
The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.  
Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.  
Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency,  
as it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency  
content.  
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Rear high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
----  
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Front high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
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You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or  
lower than the LPF.  
Adjustment should be made according to the recommended  
crossover frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the  
recommended crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a  
frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to  
the speakers.  
Low range  
High range  
For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers,  
refer to the respective Owner's Manual.  
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers  
caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.  
(Different from actual display)  
15-EN  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired  
slope.  
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT (OFF))*, 1 (6 dB/oct.),  
2 (12 dB/oct.), 3 (18 dB/oct.),  
4 (24 dB/oct.)  
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6
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the  
Crossover” (page 15).  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
* FLAT can be set for the HIGH slope only when USER'S  
is selected in "Setting the Response Slope for the High  
Range Speaker (TW SETUP)" (page 25). Depending on  
the response characteristics of the speaker, care should  
be taken when setting the response slope to FLAT, as  
speaker damage may result. A message is displayed  
when the response slope for the high range speaker is  
set to FLAT.  
Press MENU to select X-OVER.  
2
2 WAY System  
Press BAND/TEL. to select desired parameter.  
3
LOW (LO) → MID → HIGH → LOW (LO)  
(Subwoofer)  
(REAR) (FRONT) (Subwoofer)  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
output level.  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
Press g or f to select desired cut-off  
frequency point (cross over point).  
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3  
octave steps)  
4
5
6
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the  
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store  
the adjusted contents.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select desired slope.  
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT (OFF)), 1 (6 dB/oct.),  
2 (12 dB/oct.), 3 (18 dB/oct.),  
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 3 to 6.  
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8
4 (24 dB/oct.)  
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the  
adjusted contents.  
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
output level.  
is not pressed.  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
To store the adjusted contents  
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.  
9
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the  
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store  
the adjusted contents.  
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 3 to 6.  
•
About the 2way/3way system  
You can switch to 2way/3way system mode with the 2way/3way  
switch on the bottom of the unit (pages 40 to 42).  
7
8
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the  
adjusted contents.  
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder  
When setting to “3 WAY ”:  
The unit can be operated in a 3 way system.  
is not pressed.  
F/R Sub-W  
When setting to “F/R/Sub-W ”:  
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.  
9
The unit can be operated in a 2 way system.  
3WAY  
•
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
•
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings  
3 WAY System  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press BAND/TEL. to select desired parameter.  
3
Press MENU to select X-OVER.  
2
LOW (LO) → MID-L → MID-H → HIGH → LOW (LO)  
Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) that has your desired crossover settings in  
memory.  
3
Press g or f to select desired cut-off  
frequency point (cross over point).  
4
Adjustable frequency bands:  
LOW : 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-L : 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-H : 20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
HIGH : 1kHz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
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.  
4
•
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
16-EN  
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats  
About Time Correction  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same level.  
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary  
widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the  
distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds  
image and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay  
between the sound reaching the listener’s right versus the left ear.  
To correct this, the CDA-9835/CDA-9833 is able to delay the audio  
signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This effectively creates a  
perception of increased distance for those speakers. The listener can  
be placed at an equal distance between the left and right speakers for  
optimum staging.  
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and  
measure the distance (in meters) between your  
head and the various speakers.  
1
Calculate the difference between the distance to  
2
the farthest speaker and the other speakers.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other  
speakers)  
Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by  
3
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 0.1 ms steps.  
the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C).  
These values are the time correction values for the  
different speakers.  
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker  
to a high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.  
Bass Focus  
The time difference between the front-rear/left-right speakers, can be  
adjusted at the same time. With an initial delay of 0.1 ms for each of  
the 0 to 99 steps, audible time correction can be done.  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
5.1ms  
Press MENU to select Bass Focus mode or Time  
Correction mode.  
2
0.5m  
2.25m  
Press g or f to select the Bass Focus mode.  
3
Bass Focus mode ↔ Time Correction mode  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the speakers to be  
adjusted (see below).  
4
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the  
listening position and the various speakers is different.  
The difference in distance between the front left speaker and  
the rear right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
→
→
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left  
speaker in the diagram on the above.  
Front (left-right)  
speakers  
Left (front-rear)  
speakers  
Conditions:  
Farthest Speaker – listening position : 2.25 m (88-9/16")  
Front left speaker – listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16")  
Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")  
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343*1 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
←
←
*1 Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C  
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction  
value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the  
listener is the same as the distance to the farthest speaker.  
Rear (left-right)  
speakers  
Right (front-rear)  
speakers  
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required  
for the sound to reach the listening position.  
The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so that  
its sound reaches the listening position at the same time as the  
sound of other speakers.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the delay (see  
Time Difference Table).  
5
6
To set another channel (speakers), repeat steps 4  
and 5.  
Continued  
17-EN  
Time Difference Table  
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the adjusted  
contents.  
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder  
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8
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Delay  
Number  
Distance  
cm (inch)  
Delay  
Number  
Distance  
cm (inch)  
is not pressed.  
0
0.0  
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
1.9  
2.0  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
3.0  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
3.9  
4.0  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
5.0  
0.0  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
5.6  
5.7  
5.8  
5.9  
6.0  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
6.6  
6.7  
6.8  
6.9  
7.0  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
7.4  
7.5  
7.6  
7.7  
7.8  
7.9  
8.0  
8.1  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
8.6  
8.7  
8.8  
8.9  
9.0  
9.1  
9.2  
9.3  
9.4  
9.5  
9.6  
9.7  
9.8  
9.9  
174.9 (68-7/8")  
178.4 (70-1/4")  
181.8 (71-9/16")  
185.2 (72-7/8")  
188.7 (74-1/4")  
192.1 (75-5/8")  
195.5 (77")  
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.  
1
3.4 (1-3/8")  
2
6.9 (2-3/4")  
3
10.3 (4-1/16")  
13.7 (5-3/8")  
4
•
•
Any manual time correction adjustments will also affect corrections  
made in Bass Focus.  
Bass Focus mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
5
17.2 (6-13/16")  
20.6 (8-1/8")  
6
7
24.0 (9-7/16")  
27.4 (10-13/16")  
30.9 (12-3/16")  
34.3 (13-1/2")  
37.7 (14-13/16")  
41.2 (16-1/4")  
44.6 (17-9/16")  
48.0 (18-7/8")  
51.5 (20-1/4")  
54.9 (21-5/8")  
58.3 (22-15/16")  
61.7 (24-1/4")  
65.2 (25-5/8")  
68.6 (27")  
198.9 (78-5/16")  
202.4 (79-11/16")  
205.8 (81")  
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9
Example setting for steps 4 and 5  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
209.2 (82-3/8")  
212.7 (83-3/4")  
216.1 (85-1/16")  
219.5 (86-3/8")  
223.0 (87-3/4")  
226.4 (89-1/8")  
229.8 (90-1/2")  
233.2 (91-13/16")  
236.7 (93-3/16")  
240.1 (94-1/2")  
243.5 (95-7/8")  
247.0 (97-1/4")  
250.4 (98-9/16")  
253.8 (99-7/8")  
257.3 (101-1/4")  
260.7 (102-5/8")  
264.1 (104")  
(1) Press BAND/TEL. to select the front (left and right)  
speakers.Then turn the Rotary encoder to select  
1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table).The time  
difference is 1.5 ms for both front (left and right  
speakers.  
72.0 (28-3/8")  
75.5 (29-11/16")  
78.9 (31-1/16")  
82.3 (32-3/8")  
85.8 (33-3/4")  
89.2 (35-1/8")  
92.6 (36-7/16")  
96.0 (37-3/4")  
99.5 (39-13/16")  
102.9 (40-1/2")  
106.3 (41-7/8")  
109.8 (43-1/4")  
113.2 (44-9/16")  
116.6 (45-7/8")  
120.1 (47-5/16")  
123.5 (48-5/8")  
126.9 (49-15/16")  
130.3 (51-5/16")  
133.8 (52-11/16")  
137.2 (54")  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
267.5 (105-5/16")  
271.0 (106-11/16")  
274.4 (108-1/16")  
277.8 (109-3/8")  
281.3 (110-3/4")  
284.7 (112-1/16")  
288.1 (113-1/16")  
291.6 (114-3/4")  
295.0 (116-1/8")  
298.4 (117-1/2")  
301.8 (118-13/16")  
305.3 (120-3/16")  
308.7 (121-1/2")  
312.1 (122-7/8")  
315.6 (124-1/4")  
319.0 (125-9/16")  
322.4 (126-7/8")  
325.9 (128-5/16")  
329.3 (129-5/8")  
332.7 (131")  
(2) Press BAND/TEL. to select the left (front and rear)  
speakers.Then turn the Rotary encoder to select  
1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table).The time  
difference is 3.0 ms*1 for the front left speaker, and  
1.5ms for the left rear speaker, creating the  
impression of an equal listening between the front  
left speaker and the other speakers.  
140.6 (55-3/8")  
144.1 (56-3/4")  
147.5 (58-1/16")  
150.9 (59-3/8")  
154.4 (60-3/4")  
157.8 (62-1/8")  
161.2 (63-7/16")  
164.6 (64-3/4")  
168.1 (66-3/16")  
171.5 (67-1/2")  
3.0ms  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
336.1 (132-5/16")  
339.6 (133-11/16")  
1.5ms  
*1 Because the time difference was already set to 1.5 ms for the front  
left speaker to begin with, the additional correction of 1.5 ms makes  
the total time difference of the front left speaker 3.0 ms.  
18-EN  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction  
Setting the MX Mode  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to "About Time  
Correction" (page 17).  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct  
regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will be  
able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press MX to select MX ON.  
1
Press MENU to select Bass Focus mode or Time  
Correction mode.  
2
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to  
which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander).  
2
Press g or f to make time corrections.  
3
Press and hold MX for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the level setting mode.  
3
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
Bass Focus mode ↔ Time Correction mode  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred  
level or OFF.  
4
Press BAND/TEL. to select a speaker to be  
adjusted.  
4
FM (MX level 1 to 3):  
CDA-9835  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and  
produces well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
F – L → F – R → R – L → R – R → SW – L → SW – R → F – L  
CDA-9833  
CD /WAV (MX level 1 to 3):  
Front – L → Front – R → Rear – L → Rear – R → SUBW – L →  
SUBW – R → Front – L  
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback.  
MX takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a  
more clear, clean output.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the desired  
time correction value.  
5
MP3/WMA/XM (MX level 1 to 3):  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of  
compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to  
the original.  
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the  
preset button (1 through 6) into which you wish to store  
the adjusted contents.  
DVD (Video CD)  
(MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):  
The dialog portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
Repeat step 4 and 5 to set another speaker.  
6
7
(MUSIC MX level 1):  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as  
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound  
accurately.  
Press the Rotary encoder to confirm the  
adjusted contents.  
The adjusted contents are not stored if the Rotary encoder  
is not pressed.  
AUX (MX level 1):  
Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that  
corresponds to the media connected.  
If two external devices are connected, a different MX  
mode for each media can be selected.  
After setting, press MENU to select RETURN.  
The unit returns to normal mode.  
8
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Press Rotary encoder to return to normal mode.  
5
•
If no operation is performed in 15 seconds, the unit returns to  
normal mode.  
•
•
To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press MX to turn MX off.  
MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
•
•
Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can  
have its own MX setting.  
On disks with both MP3/WMA and CD-DA, when the source  
changes from “MP3/WMA to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/WMA,”  
MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.  
Setting to MX OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
There is no MX mode for AM radio.  
If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H700, etc.) is  
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source.  
Since the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the  
audio processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the  
Owner’s Manual of the audio processor.  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction Settings  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
•
•
•
•
Press MENU to select Bass Focus mode or Time  
Correction mode.  
2
Press g or f to make time corrections.  
3
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
Bass Focus mode ↔ Time Correction mode  
Press the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has  
your desired time correction in memory.  
4
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
The unit returns to normal mode.  
5
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
•
Time Correction mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
19-EN  
CDA-9833  
Other Functions  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT  
(DISC NAME)  
TEXT  
(TRACK NAME)  
3
3
*
*
→
→
→
→
→
TEXT  
3
TEXT  
(TRACK NAME)  
TITLE  
3
DISP/  
(DISC NAME)  
*
*
BAND/  
TEL.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
2
-/J  
TITLE  
B.OUT  
*
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TITLE  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
CLOCK  
7
*
TRACK NO./ELAPSED  
TIME  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
→
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION  
TEXT  
3
(DISC NAME)  
*
f
Rotary  
encoder  
g
MENU  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
The display in MP3/WMA mode:  
CDA-9835*1  
Displaying the Title/Text  
→
→
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
TIME/  
CALENDAR DISPLAY  
ELAPSED TIME  
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been previously  
inputted (“Titling Discs/Stations” page 21). Text information, such as the  
disc name and the track name, will be displayed if playing a CD text  
compatible disc. It is also possible to display the folder name, the file  
name, and the tag, etc., while playing MP3/WMA files.  
FOLDER NAME*6  
FILE NAME  
→
→
→
→
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
ELAPSED TIME  
ARTIST NAME*4  
ALBUM NAME*4  
Press TITLE  
.
→
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
ELAPSED TIME  
The display in Radio mode:  
TRACK NAME*4  
FRAME*5  
CDA-9835*1  
→
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
ELAPSED TIME  
→
→
TIME/  
FREQUENCY  
7
*
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
CALENDAR DISPLAY  
INFORMATION  
→
2
7
*
*
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TITLE  
INFORMATION  
→
→
FREQUENCY  
FREQUENCY  
CDA-9833  
FOLDER NO./  
FILE NO.  
6
FOLDER NAME  
*
FREQUENCY  
→
→
→
ELAPSED TIME  
FILE NAME  
CDA-9833  
2
2
2
*
*
4
4
FILE NAME  
TRACK NAME  
*
ARTIST NAME  
*
TITLE  
TITLE  
→
→
→
4
4
4
→
→
→
TRACK NAME  
*
ARTIST NAME  
*
ALBUM NAME*  
FREQUENCY  
CLOCK  
7
7
*
*
*
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
CLOCK  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
ELAPSED TIME  
→
FREQUENCY  
TITLE  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION  
FREQUENCY  
*1 The display example for the normal display mode is described. The  
display changes depending on the display indication pattern. (See  
"Switching the Display modes" on page 7)  
The display in CD mode:  
CDA-9835*1  
*2 TITLE can be input or erased.  
*3 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.  
*4 ID3 tag/WMA tag  
If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the  
ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., track name, artist  
name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
“NO DATA” will be displayed when an MP3/WMA file contains no  
ID3 tag/WMA tag information.  
*5 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are  
displayed.  
*6 "0 (zero)" is displayed for the folder name of the root folder.  
*7 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is  
connected. For details, refer to "Displaying the External Amplifier  
Information" (page 23).  
→
→
→
→
TIME/  
CALENDAR DISPLAY  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*3  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*3  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
7
2
*
*
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
INFORMATION  
TITLE  
→
→
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
20-EN  
•
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when the desired text information  
cannot be displayed on this unit.  
If the title was not previously input, “NO TITLE” is displayed.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
About the indicator display (CDA-9833 only)  
When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit  
according to the mode.  
•
•
This indicator shows the strength  
of the telephone signal.  
Titling Discs/Stations  
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.  
These indicators  
are constantly lit.  
You cannot input titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
1 2 3 4 5 6  
Press TITLE  
For details, see asterisk 2 of “Displaying the Title/Text”  
and select the Title Display.  
1
(page 20).  
1
2
3
4
Press and hold TITLE  
The first character will blink.  
for at least 2 seconds.  
2
3
When selection is available by turning the Rotary  
encoder, an indicator is lit in the display.  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the characters/symbols.  
When selection is available by pressing g or f,  
the triangle indicators are lit in the display.  
Upper case → Lower case → Numeral/Symbol → Upper case  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.  
4
5
1 This indicator is lit when a folder or playlist number is  
displayed.  
2 This indicator is lit when a track (file) number is displayed.  
Press Rotary encoder to store the first character.  
The first character will stop blinking and the display will  
automatically advance to the next character. When that  
character begins to blink, you may choose the next letter  
or symbol of your title.  
3 This indicator is lit when the elapsed playback time is  
displayed.  
4 This indicator is lit when the temperature of the connected  
external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is displayed.  
Repeat steps 3 and 5 above to complete the titling.  
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th  
character (for CDA-9835 16th character) automatically  
stores the title into memory.  
Indicator/  
Mode  
MP3/WMA  
Mode  
TUNER  
Mode  
XM RADIO  
Mode  
6
CD Mode  
Title being  
displayed  
1
—
—
—
Folder Name  
being  
displayed  
2
—
—
—
—
—
When entering a title of less than 8 or 16 characters (for  
example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will  
be blinking. Go to step 7 to complete the title.  
File Name  
being  
displayed  
3
4
5
—
—
—
—
Artist Name*  
being  
displayed  
Artist Name  
being  
displayed  
Correcting the title (CDA-9835 only)  
In the title input mode, press SOURCE to move the cursor  
to the input title line. Turn the Rotary encoder to move the  
cursor to the portion to be corrected. Press SOURCE  
again to return to the title input mode, and perform the  
correction.  
Album Name*  
being  
displayed  
Text (Disc  
Name) being  
displayed  
—
Track Name*  
being  
displayed  
Music Title/  
Channel  
Name being  
displayed  
Text (Track  
Name) being  
displayed  
Title being  
displayed  
6
Press TITLE  
to record the title.  
7
•
If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not  
written.  
* Tag information  
•
You can enter 18 radio station titles (24 for the CDA-9833 model)  
and 18 CD titles on this unit. If you try to store beyond the limit,  
the display will show “FULL DATA.” At this point, no more titles  
can be stored. To input a new title, one of the previously inputted  
titles must first be deleted.  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending  
upon the model being used.  
When you want to erase a title, enter a space (and symbol “ ” for  
the CDA-9833 model).  
About “Title” and “Text”  
Title:  
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name  
(this page). This inputted name is referred to as a “title.”  
You cannot input or display titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
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•
•
Text:  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as “text.”  
The operations described in steps 3 to 6 must be made within 10  
seconds. The input mode will be canceled if no action is taken for  
over 10 seconds.  
•
•
•
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
depending on the character type.  
The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text  
information to be displayed.  
When the Scroll Setting (page 26) is set to “SCROLL MANUAL,”  
press and hold TITLE  
for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text  
information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME  
DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode).  
21-EN  
To set the BASS VOLUME  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
4
5
Press TITLE  
press again and hold for at least 2 seconds.  
to select the Title Display.Then,  
1
When the adjustment has been completed, press  
MENU to select RETURN.  
•
For details, see asterisk 2 of “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 20).  
The unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.  
The title in the display will blink.  
2
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you  
want to erase is displayed.  
3
4
5
To set the Amplifier  
Press BAND/TEL. to select from the following  
setting items to be adjusted.  
4
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase  
the title displayed.  
INPUT → LOW PASS → SUBSONIC → P-EQ → BASS COMP  
→ TCR → PHASE → TURN ON DELAY→ OUTPUT DISABLE  
(SAFE) → INPUT  
Press TITLE  
to cancel the title erasing mode.  
•
•
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
"NO DATA" is displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in  
step 2, or if all titles are erased in step 4.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the settings.  
5
6
Press the Rotary encoder if there are other  
settings to be changed.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 (above).  
Displaying Time  
Press TITLE  
repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
Repeat steps 4 to 6 (above) if other items need to  
be adjusted.  
To set another amplifier, return to the step 3.  
7
Each press changes the display.  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 20).  
To store the adjusted contents  
•
•
Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode  
will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected  
will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the  
display.  
When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press TITLE to  
display the time. (CDA-9833 only)  
1) While adjusting the mode, press either button (1 or 2)  
for at least 2 seconds.  
The adjusted contents are stored.  
To recall adjusted and stored contents  
1) While adjusting the mode, press either button (1 or 2).  
The adjusted and stored contents are recalled.  
Blackout Mode On and Off  
When Blackout mode is turned on, the display will turn off to reduce  
power consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
When adjustment has been completed, press  
MENU to select RETURN.  
8
The unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Press and hold DISP/B.OUT for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the blackout mode.  
The display will turn off.  
To easily recall adjusted and stored contents  
•
If any button on the unit is pressed during the blackout mode, the  
function will be displayed for 5 seconds to show the operation  
before returning to Blackout mode.  
1) Press MENU to select A-Link.  
2) Press g or f to select AMP 1 to 8.  
3) Turn the Rotary encoder to select Preset 1 or Preset 2.  
To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold DISP/B.OUT for at  
least 2 seconds.  
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.  
Setting an Amplifier Link  
With an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier MRD-M501or  
MRD-M301 is connected, the amplifier settings are adjustable from  
the head unit. A maximum of 8 external amplifiers can be adjusted.  
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•
For details of each of the settings, refer to the Owner's Manual of  
the external amplifier.  
If amplifier settings are made on the unit, do not then change the  
setting with the amplifier buttons as the amplifier display may not  
match the operations of the unit.  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
• "No Link" is displayed if the amplifier is removed or its power  
cannot be turned on, etc.  
•
Press MENU to select A-Link.  
2
If multiple amplifiers are connected to this unit, set a different ID  
on each amplifier. Otherwise the display may flicker.  
Press g or f to select AMP-ID (AMP1 to 8), or  
BASS VOLUME.  
3
22-EN  
To recall the stored color setting  
Displaying the External Amplifier Information  
When an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is connected,  
the external amplifier's information (voltage, electric current,  
temperature) can be shown in the display of the head unit.  
1) While setting the mode, press any one of the preset  
buttons (1 through 6).  
The stored setting contents are recalled.  
When the setting has been completed, press  
MENU to select RETURN.  
4
Press TITLE  
the display of the external amplifier information.  
in the Radio or CD mode to switch  
1
The unit returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
•
For switching the display, refer to the section "Displaying the Title/  
Text" (page 20).  
• "No Memory" is displayed if a preset that has not been stored is  
recalled.  
•
For changing the XM display, refer to the section "Changing the  
Display" (page 29).  
CDA-9835  
Changing the Lighting Color of All the Buttons  
You can change the lighting color of the unit.  
Electric current  
Display  
Voltage Display  
Press MENU to select Illumination.  
1
AMPERE:2.9A VOLTAGE:10.1V  
Press SOURCE/POWER.  
The lighting color of all the buttons are changed.  
2
AMBER ON ↔ AMBER OFF(green)  
•
The temperature display is indicated for animation display  
pattern1 and animation display pattern2 in the section "Switching  
the Display modes" (page 7).  
When the setting has been completed, 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.  
3
CDA-9833  
Electric current  
Voltage Display  
Display  
• SOURCE/POWER, BAND/TEL, g and f buttons are  
changed to that which you have set above in "Setting the Multicolor  
Illumination" (this page).  
12.4V 25.6A  
75.0°F  
Verifying the Software Version  
Current version software can be verified in the display.  
Temperature Display  
•
To switch the display between Celsius and Fahrenheit, refer to  
page 27.  
Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press MENU to select Information.  
The version is displayed.  
2
Setting the Multicolor Illumination  
You can change the lighting color of the unit.  
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.  
3
Press MENU to select Illumination.  
1
Press g or f to select your desired color.  
2
BLUE ↔ GREEN ↔ AMBER ↔ RED ↔ (USER'S*) ↔ BLUE  
* You can use your desired colors as shown below if you have already  
registered to USER'S.  
If you want to use colors other than the above  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select colors (1  
through 512).  
3
Each press of BAND advances the color number by 30.  
.............. ..............  
19 184  
.............. ..............  
363 512  
1
(Red)  
(Amber)  
(Green)  
(Blue)  
To store the setting contents  
1) Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the  
preset buttons (1 through 6) .  
The setting contents are stored.  
23-EN  
Data Downloading  
i-Personalize™  
Operation  
Insert the CD-R disc containing the data.  
If the source is not the CD mode, press SOURCE/  
1
POWER to change to CD mode.  
Press MENU to select the i-Personalize  
(Download) mode.  
2
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Rotary encoder  
Press g or f to select “YES.”  
Data search of the disc starts and the first file name is  
displayed.  
3
•
Selecting “NO” and pressing MENU will cancel the download  
mode.  
•
•
If a file is not found by the data search, “No File” is indicated.  
The “No File” display will automatically disappear if no operation  
is performed for 5 seconds.  
f
g
MENU  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select files that are  
downloaded and then press the Rotary encoder  
to start.  
Data downloading starts.  
If the MENU is pressed while downloading, download is  
halt.  
4
5
About i-Personalize™  
You can download data (from Alpine’s website) to a CD-R, and  
download and store the data to the CDA-9835/CDA-9833.  
To start i-Personalize, access the URL below and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
When data download is finished successfully, the  
confirmation screen is displayed for 5 seconds (for  
the CDA-9833 model, each confirmation screen of  
download data is sequentially displayed), and  
download finishes.  
http://www.alpine.com or http://www.alpine-usa.com  
Downloadable data  
Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked  
boxes on the confirmation screen.  
Parametric  
equalizer  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Parametric EQ mode.  
Time correction  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Time Correction mode.  
PARAMETRIC EQ data  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of Parametric EQ mode.  
The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Parametric EQ  
mode) are automatically applied.  
Crossover  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
crossover mode.  
X-OVER (Cross over) data  
Profile  
Data is set to the opening display.  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of X-OVER mode. The  
memorized data settings in Preset 6 (X-OVER mode) are  
automatically applied.  
You cannot download the data if the setting of the 2WAY/3WAY  
switch is not suitable for the data.  
(CDA-9835 only)  
Calendar message  
(CDA-9835 only)  
Data is set to the calendar message.  
The file name of download data shall be  
“A_W*****.MP3.”  
TIME CORRECTION data  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Time correction  
mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Time  
Correction mode) are automatically applied.  
A_W∗∗∗∗∗.MP3  
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
6
Extender (fixed)  
The display returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Identifier (alphabet or number 5  
letters maximum)  
Header (fixed)  
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•
When you download the data again, the data is overwritten in  
Preset 6.  
Data downloading is not possible during playlist playback.  
You can create a file name via the website. Do not change a  
file name once it has been created. Malfunction may result.  
•
•
For downloading procedure details, see ALPINE’s Web site.  
If the HDA-5460 model is connected to this unit, the HDA-5460  
hard disc can be used. Data that has been stored in the hard disc is  
downloaded by the “Data Downloading” operation to CDA-9835/  
CDA-9833. For details on how to download data to the hard disc,  
refer to the Owner’s Manual of the HDA-5460 model.  
If an external audio processor is connected, data that is  
downloaded cannot be used.  
•
24-EN  
Sound Customizing  
SETUP  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI / STABLE  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from Sound Customizing, Visual  
Customizing, etc., to select your desired setting.  
This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality  
tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit  
your own personal sound preferences and usage.  
NORMAL: Standard setting  
HI-FI: Sound quality priority setting  
STABLE: Noiseless priority setting  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
BAND/  
TEL.  
Rotary encoder  
•
If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in Hi-  
Fi mode, we recommend you change to Normal mode.  
Subwoofer On and Off  
SUBWOOFER ON (Initial setting) / SUBWOOFER OFF  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output phase and level.  
g
f
MENU  
1 Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the  
SUBWOOFER mode.  
SUBWOOFER → BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT →  
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as  
follows. See down below for further information  
about each SETUP menu.  
VOLUME → SUBWOOFER  
•
If you set the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 40 to 42) to 3WAY, you  
cannot adjust the FADER mode.  
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.  
SETUP mode is activated.  
1
2 Press g or f.  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER  
NORMAL (0°) or SUBWOOFER REVERS (180°).  
To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.  
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP  
menu.  
2
(e.g. Select BEEP)  
Setting the Subwoofer Output  
STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO  
Here is the explanation for CDA-9835 display example.  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to  
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.  
CLOCK*1 ↔ FM TUNER SET ↔ DIMMER ↔ SUBWOOFER  
(ON/OFF) ↔ SUBWOOFER (STEREO/MONO) ↔ PLAY MODE  
↔ BEEP ↔ SCROLL ↔ INT MUTE ↔ INT AUDIO ↔ AUX IN  
↔ (AUX NAME)*2 ↔ POWER-IC ↔ LCD CONTRAST*3 ↔  
FONT SELECT*3 ↔ TUNER AREA*4 ↔ TW SETUP*5 ↔ A-LINK  
TEMP*6 ↔ BGV SELECT*7 ↔ OPENING MSG.*7 ↔  
CALENDAR*7 ↔ DEMO ↔ CLOCK*1  
STEREO: Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
MONO: Subwoofer monaural output  
Setting the Response Slope for the High  
Range Speaker (TW SETUP)  
MAKER’S (Initial setting) / USER’S  
*1 For the CDA-9835 model, refer to “Setting the Time and Calendar  
(CDA-9835 only)” (page 6). For the CDA-9833 model, refer to  
“Setting Time (CDA-9833 only)” (page 6).  
*2 Displayed only when AUX is ON.  
Depending on the response characteristics of the speaker, care should  
be taken when setting the response slope of the high range speaker to  
FLAT in 3-way mode (see “Adjusting and Storing the Crossover  
Settings” on page 16), as speaker damage may result.  
*3 CDA-9833 only.  
*4 Refer to “Radio” (page 8).  
*5 Displayed only when the 2WAY/3WAY switch (pages 40 to 42) is set  
to 3WAY. This function cannot be selected when an external audio  
processor is connected.  
MAKER’S: As protection from possible speaker damage,  
FLAT cannot be set for the response slope of the  
high range speaker in 3-way mode.  
*6 Displayed only when an external amplifier is connected.  
*7 CDA-9835 only.  
USER’S: The FLAT setting is possible in 3-way mode.  
•
A message is displayed when the response slope for the high range  
speaker is set to FLAT in 3-way mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.  
(e.g. Select BEEP ON or BEEP OFF.)  
3
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF  
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
4
The display returns to normal mode.  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones  
depending upon the button pressed.  
•
For the XM Radio settings, refer to “XM Radio (Optional)” (pages  
27 to 29), and for the MobileHub™Link settings, refer to  
“MobileHub™Link Operation (Optional)” (pages 30,31).  
25-EN  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
(CDA-9835 only )  
mm/dd/yyyy(Initial setting) / dd/mm/yyyy / yyyy/mm/dd  
Visual Customizing  
Dimmer Control  
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANUAL  
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the  
time is displayed.  
Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination  
brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This  
mode is useful if you feel the unit's backlighting is too bright at night.  
yyyy : shows the year  
mm : shows the month  
dd  
: shows the day  
Scroll Setting  
SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANUAL (Initial setting)  
ex. dd/mm/yyyy → 25/12/2003  
Demonstration  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-  
TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files,  
folder names, and tags.  
This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display and sound.  
SCROLL AUTO : The CD text information, the text information  
of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled  
automatically.  
•
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
SCROLL MANUAL : The display is scrolled when a disc is  
loaded or when a track is changed, etc.  
MP3/WMA  
Playing MP3/WMA Data  
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CD-DA/MP3  
•
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display. The disc titles input manually (page 21) cannot be  
scrolled.  
This product can playback CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA  
data. However, in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback  
may be difficult. For these special cases, you can select playback of  
CD data only. When a disc contains both CD or the MP3/WMA data,  
playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc.  
Switching the Character Font (CDA-9833 only)  
TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2  
Two types of font can be selected.  
CD-DA : Only CD data can be played back.  
CD-DA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks can be  
played back.  
You can select the font type you like.  
Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9833 only)  
CONTRAST  
•
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already  
been inserted, perform the setting after you remove the disc. (If you  
use an MP3 changer, you have to change discs.)  
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.  
You can adjust in a range of - 6 and + 6.  
External Device  
•
The initial setting at the factory is “0.”  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
INT MUTE ON (Initial setting) / INT MUTE OFF  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting (CDA-9835 only)  
OPENING MSG. ON / OPENING MSG. OFF (Initial setting)  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from  
the device.  
You can select whether the opening display is shown or not when  
power is turned ON. Choose between the standard display pattern and  
the downloaded Profile data display pattern.  
This function is only available if you have already downloaded the  
profile data.  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX ON / AUX OFF (Initial setting)  
OFF mode:This shows the standard display pattern.  
ON mode: This shows the downloaded Profile data and the  
calendar message after data downloading.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/  
RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-  
410C) to this component.  
You can change the AUX name display when AUX ON is set. Select  
the AUX name by pressing g or f. Then turn the Rotary  
encoder.  
Switching the Animation Display type (CDA-9835 only)  
Type 1 (Initial setting) / Type 2 / Type 3 / Type 4 / Type 5  
You can select your favorite animation display from five types of  
Pattern1 or Pattern2 in “Switching the Display modes” (page 7).  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX  
names.  
•
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE/POWER to select AUX  
mode and then press BAND/TEL. to select your desired device.  
26-EN  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
POWER-IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER-IC OFF  
XM Radio (Optional)  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
BAND/  
TEL.  
POWER-IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre-  
amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier  
connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head unit’s  
internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers.  
8
SEARCH  
TITLE  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
Rear  
left  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
Rotary  
encoder  
g MENU f  
9
Amplifier  
Rear  
right  
Receiving XM Channels with the XM  
Receiver (Optional)  
XM Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment,  
with up to 100 brand-new digital channels. For a small monthly fee,  
subscribers can hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast-  
to-coast via satellite. For more information, visit XM’s website at  
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-9696.  
POWER-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
An optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver (TUA-T020XM) and an  
optional XM antenna may be connected to the CDA-9835/CDA-9833.  
With an XM Receiver connected to the Ai-NET input of the CDA-  
9835/CDA-9833, the XM Receiver will be controllable from the  
CDA-9835/CDA-9833.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
* XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
•
•
The controls on the CDA-9835/CDA-9833 for XM Receiver  
operation are operative only when an XM Receiver is connected.  
The XM1, XM2 or XM3 band illuminates when in XM mode.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
•
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select XM mode.  
1
2
Press BAND/TEL. to select XM1, XM2 or XM3.  
Each press changes the band:  
Setting the Temperature Display for the  
External Amplifier  
TEMP °F (Initial setting) / °C  
XM1 → XM2 → XM3 → XM1  
When a separately sold Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is  
connected, you can set how to display its temperature. You can switch  
the setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius.  
Press 8 or 9 to select desired category.  
Holding down 8 or 9 will change categories  
continuously.  
3
°F : The temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit.  
°C : The temperature is displayed in Celsius.  
Press g or f to select the desired channel.  
Holding down g or f will change channels  
continuously.  
4
Setting the Tone Defeat for External Devices  
INT AUDIO ON / INT AUDIO OFF (Initial setting)  
•
When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190), an XM  
Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the  
remote control.  
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on  
will bypass EQ and MX, i.e., sound for external devices is output at  
the default setting.  
1 While in XM Radio mode, enter the Channel number you  
want to call up with the numeric keypad on the remote  
control.  
2 Press ENTER or + 10/OK on the remote control within 5  
seconds to receive the XM Channel.  
If the channel number is 3 digits, the XM Channel is  
automatically received after the channel number is input.  
27-EN  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number  
Channel/Category Search Function  
You need to provide XM with the unique XM Radio ID number for  
You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.  
your XM Radio Receiver in order to subscribe to XM's programming.  
Press SEARCH  
Channel Search mode or Category Search mode.  
in the XM mode to select  
1
This number is an 8 character alphanumeric number that is printed on  
a label directly on the XM Receiver.  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9835/CDA-9833 in  
the following way.  
Channel Search mode:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel No.* within 10 seconds.  
* The Channel No. is selected within the selected Category.  
2
While receiving XM1, XM2 or XM3, press g or  
f to select channel “0.”  
The unit alternately displays “RADIO ID” for 2 seconds,  
then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
1
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Channel No.  
3
While displaying "RADIO ID" as shown above, Blackout  
(page 22) and Demonstration (page 26) become  
nonfunctional.  
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Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH for  
at least 2 seconds in Channel Search mode.  
While in Channel Search mode, press 8 or 9 to select the another  
Category.  
While in Channel Search mode, press SEARCH to switch to the  
Category Search mode.  
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than “0.”  
2
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You cannot use “O,” “S,”“ I,” or “F” for the ID Number.  
You can check your ID number printed on the label on the package  
of your XM Satellite Radio Receiver (TUA-T020XM).  
Category Search mode:  
Storing XM Channel Presets  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Category within 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (XM1,  
XM2 or XM3) you want to store.  
1
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Category.  
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold,  
2
•
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH for  
at least 2 seconds in Category Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset  
buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to  
store the channel.  
•
While in Category Search mode, press SEARCH to switch to  
Channel Search mode.  
The selected station is stored.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
channels onto the same band.  
3
Quick Search Function  
You can search for all Channels.  
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To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band  
desired and repeat the procedure.  
Press and hold SEARCH  
in XM mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6  
channels for each band; XM1, XM2 and XM3).  
If you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a  
station, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the  
new one.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel within 10 seconds.  
2
The selected Channel is received.  
Receiving Stored XM Channels  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (XM1,  
XM2 or XM3).  
1
XM1 → XM2 → XM3 → XM1  
Press the channel preset button that has your  
desired satellite channel in memory.  
2
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Changing the Display  
Setting the Tuning Method  
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.  
You can set the tuning method. You can select the received stations in  
channel no. order or in channel name order (alphabetic order).  
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.  
1
In XM mode, press TITLE  
.
Press g or f to select “CH SELECT.”  
2
3
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown  
below.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to set the tuning  
method.  
CDA-9835 *1  
CH NO. :  
Set in order of channel no.  
→
→
→
ALPHABET : Set in alphabetic order.  
Channel Number  
TIME/CALENDAR DISPLAY  
Music Title  
Category  
Channel Name  
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.  
4
→
→
Channel Number  
Channel Number  
Channel Number  
2
*
Artist Name  
Auxiliary Data Field  
→
→
Channel Number  
Channel Number  
•
When the setting is completed, switch the channel DOWN/UP by  
3
pressing the g or f.  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*  
→
Channel Number  
Channel Number  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
CDA-9833  
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or  
off.  
Category  
Channel Name  
Music Title  
Music Title  
→
→
→
Channel Name  
Artist Name  
2
*
Channel Name  
Channel Name  
Clock  
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.  
1
→
→
Auxiliary Data Field  
Select “XM ADF” by pressing g or f.  
2
3
Channel Name  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INFORMATION*  
Category  
→
3
Channel Name  
Select ON/OFF by turning the Rotary encoder.  
*1 The display example for the normal display mode is described. The  
display changes depending on the display indication pattern. (See  
"Switching the Display modes" on page 7)  
When setting to ON, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by  
pressing TITLE . (Refer to the “Changing the Display”  
section on this page.)  
*2 When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see  
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display” on this page).  
*3 Only when an external Amplifier Link compatible amplifier is  
connected. For details, refer to "Displaying the External Amplifier  
Information" (page 23).  
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.  
4
•
When the "Scroll Setting" (page 26) is set to "SCROLL AUTO," the  
display scrolls continuously.  
When the Scroll Setting is set to "SCROLL MANUAL," the display  
scrolls only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND,  
SEARCH, etc.).  
Press and hold TITLE for more than 2 seconds to scroll the  
display manually.  
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“Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one  
shown above.  
•
CDA-9833 only:  
When displaying the Music Title/Channel Name, the number 6,  
described in the section “About the indicator display” (page 21), is  
lit. When displaying the Artist Name, the number 4, described in  
the section “About the indicator display” (page 21), is lit.  
29-EN  
•
An outgoing call from a portable telephone is also possible.  
However, you cannot perform different operations at the same time  
from a portable telephone and CDA-9835/CDA-9833 as  
malfunction can result.  
MobileHub™ Link  
Operation (Optional)  
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With a junction box connected outgoing, incoming, and sending  
history will also be recorded in the portable telephone.  
While telephoning, defeat is set to ON. When the call has finished,  
the unit returns to your previous setting.  
The telephone volume can be adjusted on the CDA-9835/CDA-  
9833. The volume you set during the call is memorized, and is  
automatically applied again on the next call.  
BAND/  
TEL.  
SEARCH  
TITLE  
8
:/J  
•
While telephoning or receiving incoming calls, press TITLE to  
show the Network Operator display for 5 seconds.  
Incoming Calls  
Press :/J to receive an incoming call.  
1
Press BAND/TEL. to finish a call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
2
f
g MENU  
Rotary  
encoder  
9
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
F
•
When the Automatic Calling mode is on, you can talk after 3  
seconds of receiving the incoming call. (See “Setting the Automatic  
Calling” described below.)  
About MobileHub™ Link  
Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone  
(available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of  
the portable telephone.  
Setting the Automatic Calling  
The incoming call can be switched to Automatic Calling or Manual  
Caution  
Even with hands-free operation, a driver can be distracted during  
telephone operation or receiving a call. For the sake of safety,  
drivers are requested to refrain from operating the telephone while  
driving.  
Calling.  
Press MENU to select the SETUP mode.  
1
For the sake of safety, only incoming calls and Speed-Dial  
outgoing calls can be operated.  
Select “TELEPHONE” by pressing g or f.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to change to AUTO or  
MANUAL.  
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•
If a portable telephone is connected, its address book, incoming  
and outgoing history are downloaded to the junction box.  
Please refer to the instruction manual of the junction box.  
3
Press MENU to select RETURN.  
The unit returns to normal mode.  
4
Telephone Mode ON/OFF  
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will  
return to normal mode.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds to  
turn on the Telephone mode.  
To turn off, press BAND/TEL.  
•
•
Press BAND/TEL. during an incoming call to disconnect it.  
The initial setting of the factory is MANUAL.  
See relevant pages for each item.  
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•
•
•
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“NO PHONE” is displayed for about 2 seconds, if a portable  
telephone is not connected, before entering the telephone mode.  
Then the mode returns to the original source mode.  
When the portable telephone is taken off the junction box during an  
incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free call, the call will  
be treated as an ordinary one by the portable telephone.  
When there is an incoming call while the power of CDA-9835/  
CDA-9833 is off, the power of CDA-9835/CDA-9833 will turn on  
automatically for a hands-free call.  
Even if the power of the portable telephone is off, when CDA-9835/  
CDA-9833 is set to Telephone mode, the power of the portable  
telephone will be turned on.  
Even if the ACC power of the vehicle is turned off (even if the  
engine is stopped) during a hands-free call, the call is not  
disconnected, and an ordinary call by the portable telephone is  
possible.  
•
If there is an incoming call during operation (except an outgoing  
call or talking), operation mode will end and switch to the  
incoming or talking mode.  
30-EN  
Calling by the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history  
Calling  
You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls by the outgoing/  
incoming/absent incoming history.  
Calling by the address book  
You can call up the address book registered in the portable telephone  
to call from.  
Press SEARCH  
the History mode.  
in Phone Book mode to select  
1
2
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press 8 or 9 to select outgoing history (display  
example:“DIALED”), incoming history (display  
example:“RECEIVE” ), absent incoming history  
(display example:“MISSED”).  
Press SEARCH  
A list in alphabetic order is displayed.  
to select Phone Book mode.  
2
Retrieving an addressee by Alphabetic Sort List  
Turn the Rotary encoder, or press g or f to  
select the addressee from the outgoing or  
incoming history.  
3
When displaying the Alphabetic Sort List, turn the  
3
Rotary encoder or press g or f to select  
the addressee.  
Press :/J or the Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
5
Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
5
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
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•
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
at once, press TITLE  
to show undisplayed numbers and names.  
Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z search)  
“NO MEMORY” is displayed if there is no history.  
Press 8 or 9 to select an initial letter (A to Z) of the  
addressee.  
3
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation  
You can be informed when you receive a short message.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee.  
4
Press the Rotary encoder to place a call.  
5
Receiving a short message  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
6
When a text message is received,“NEW  
1
MESSAGE” is indicated on the display.  
The contents of the received message can only be read  
from the portable phone's display.  
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•
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
at once, press TITLE to show undisplayed numbers and names.  
“NO MEMORY” is displayed if nothing is registered in the Phone  
Book.  
Press any one of the buttons on the unit to cancel  
the display.The buttons that are pressed will enter  
the mode or will be activated.  
2
Calling by using the Speed Dial  
You can place a call by retrieving one of the telephone numbers  
registered in No. 1 to 9 of the address book.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Within 5 seconds, place a call by pressing and  
holding the desired preset button (1 through 6)  
for at least 2 seconds.  
2
By pressing F, and then pressing a preset button  
(1 through 3) for at least 2 seconds, you can  
place a call to the number registered in 7 to 9.  
•
•
You can place a call by pressing :/J after momentarily pressing  
the preset button (1 through 6) of the number you wish to call.  
You can place a call by pressing the Rotary encoder, after selecting  
a number which you wish to call, by pressing g or f , or by  
turning the Rotary encoder.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
3
•
If there is no telephone number registered to a preset button, “NO  
PRESET” is displayed when you try to place a call.  
31-EN  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional)  
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-  
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.  
Changer (Optional)  
SOURCE/  
BAND/TEL.  
POWER  
-/J  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3  
Changer mode.  
1
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1  
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs  
2
loaded in the CD Changer.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
3
F
Select buttons (1 through 6)  
•
•
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.  
For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to  
“CD/MP3/WMA” pages 9 to 13.  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this  
unit if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the  
Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from  
this unit.  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-  
410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled  
by this unit.  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)  
Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When  
operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer  
Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you  
can connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2 Switching devices,  
you can connect up to 6 CD Changers. When using KCA-410C  
(Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers and two  
external outputs (AUX).  
See “Multi-Changer Selection” on this page for selecting the CD  
Changers.  
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The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative  
only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well  
as the CD changer.  
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate  
the CD Changer mode.  
1
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (RUE-  
4187) to activate the CD Changer mode.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER  
mode.  
1
The display shows the disc number and track number.  
•
•
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer  
mode.  
BAND  
SOURCE  
Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
2
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD  
playback starts.  
Press BAND/TEL. on this unit or the RUE-4187 to  
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8  
seconds.  
2
3
•
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After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as  
for the CD player of this unit.  
For details, please see the CD/MP3/WMA section.  
If the M.I.X., REPEAT or SCAN mode is activated (the “FUNC”  
indicator for the CDA-9833 model is illuminated), the disc select  
buttons become nonfunctional.  
Press BAND/TEL. until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:  
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the procedure is the  
same as for the 6-disc CD Changer. To select discs  
numbered from 7 to 12, first press F to choose the disc  
select mode (7 to 12). Then press the desired preset  
button. The preset buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to  
12 respectively.  
Alternatively press BAND/TEL. on the Remote Control until  
the desired changer indicator appears on the display.  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show  
“NO CHANGER.”  
To operate the selected changer, see “CD/MP3/WMA” (page 9).  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see “Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)” on page 26.  
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32-EN  
9
!
f UP Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button  
CD mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning  
of the next track.  
Remote Control  
9 Button  
1
2
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the radio's  
presets as shown below.  
5
6
7
8
9
!
6 → 5 ... 1 → 6  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.  
3
4
MP3/WMA mode: Folder or Playlist Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select the folder or playlist.  
"
#
"
#
Mute Button  
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press this button again to cancel.  
Audio Processor Button  
Each press of the button changes the audio processor  
mode.  
For details, refer to "Operating the Audio Processor" as  
shown below.  
Controls on Remote Control  
1
2
3
Power Button  
Press this button to turn the power on/off.  
Press the button to call the external audio processor  
mode when the external audio processor is connected.*1  
Source Button  
Press this button to select the audio source.  
*1 For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's  
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.  
-/J Button  
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause  
modes for CD.  
Operating the Audio Processor  
4
5
TILT 98 Buttons  
Press this button to adjust the angle of the movable  
display.  
Press A.PROC to select the mode.  
1
Normal mode → EQ mode (Equalizer Presets) → Time  
Correction mode (Recalling the Stored Time Correction) →  
Crossover mode (Recalling the Stored Crossover) → Normal  
mode  
Band/Program Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press this button and the band will change.  
Press 8 or 9 to select the item.  
CD/Changer mode: To switch the disc mode.  
2
EQ mode:  
6
7
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the L button  
Select from FLAT, ROCK, POPS, NEWS and USER'S 1 to 6.  
Time Correction mode/Crossover mode:  
Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the K button  
8 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending  
order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as  
shown below.  
1 → 2 ... 6 → 1  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button  
Press this button to select a disc in ascending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: Folder or Playlist Select (UP) button  
Press this button to select the folder or playlist.  
8
g DN Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press this button to go back to the beginning of  
the current track.  
33-EN  
Battery Replacement  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty  
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the  
1
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again.  
If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in  
the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem  
if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is  
properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
direction of the arrow.  
Basic  
No function or display.  
•
Vehicle's ignition is off.  
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not  
operate with the vehicle's ignition off.  
Improper power lead connections.  
- Check power lead connections.  
Blown fuse.  
Replacing the battery  
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.  
2
•
•
- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace with  
the proper value if necessary.  
•
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference  
noise etc.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
Closing the cover  
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.  
3
Radio  
Unable to receive stations.  
•
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
•
You are in a weak signal area.  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
•
If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may  
not be grounded and connected properly.  
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is  
properly grounded at its mounting location.  
The antenna may not be the proper length.  
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace  
the antenna with a new one.  
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control  
sensor.  
•
Remote control sensor  
Broadcast is noisy.  
•
The antenna is not the proper length.  
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.  
The antenna is poorly grounded.  
•
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting  
location.  
34-EN  
CD  
NO DISC  
CD Player/Changer not functioning.  
Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) for CD.  
- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
•
•
No CD is inserted.  
- Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the  
unit does not start to play or eject the disc.  
- Remove the disc by following these steps:  
1) Press the c button.  
•
CD playback sound is wavering.  
•
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about  
1 hour).  
The movable display will open.  
2) Press the c button again for at least 2 seconds while the  
movable display is open.  
CD insertion not possible.  
•
A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
•
The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in  
the CD Player Operation section.  
ERROR  
•
Mechanism error.  
1) Press the c button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the  
c button again.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
•
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit  
can cause damage to the mechanism.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing  
the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
•
•
•
•
Improper mounting of the unit.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
The disc is very dirty.  
- Clean the disc.  
The disc has scratches.  
- Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc. Consult  
your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
•
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET  
switch (refer to page 6) and press c again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
PROTECT  
•
•
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
•
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
UNSUPPORT  
The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
•
Mechanical error  
- Press c. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the  
problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible  
•
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
MP3/WMA  
MP3 or WMA is not played back.  
•
Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.  
- Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.  
Refer to “About MP3/WMA” (page 12-13), then rewrite in  
the format supported by this device.  
Indication for CD Player  
HIGH-TEMP  
•
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
35-EN  
Indication for CD Changer  
Indication for XM Radio Mode  
HIGH-TEMP  
ANTENNA  
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
•
•
The XM antenna is not connected to the XM radio module.  
- Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely to  
the XM radio module.  
ERROR - 01  
UPDATING  
•
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels  
0 and 1 should function normally.  
- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject  
button and pull out the magazine.  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
NO SIGNAL  
•
•
Magazine ejection not possible.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not  
eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
•
•
•
XM signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
ERROR - 02  
LOADING  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
- Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the  
CD Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD  
magazine into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside  
the CD Changer.  
OFF AIR  
NO MAGAZINE  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
•
•
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
– – – – – –  
NO DISC  
•
•
The user has selected a channel number that does not exist or  
is not subscribed to.  
- The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.  
There is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or  
additional information associated with the channel at that time.  
- No action needed.  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
36-EN  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
Specifications  
14.4 V DC  
(11–16 V allowable)  
26 W RMS × 4*  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
87.7 – 107.9 MHz  
9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)  
Power Output  
* Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard  
• Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N  
• S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Capture Ratio  
80 dB  
45 dB  
2.0 dB  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10 k ohms  
Weight  
1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
152 mm (6")  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
Depth  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
5 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
170 mm (6-11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
18 mm (11/16")  
Depth  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
•
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Battery Type  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
AAA batteries (2 pcs.)  
42 mm (1-21/32")  
121 mm (4-25/32")  
23 mm (29/32")  
Weight  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
37-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly  
for proper use.  
Caution  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY  
EXPERTS.  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical  
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer  
where you purchased this product to have the work done.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or  
product damage.  
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM  
SECURELY.  
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other  
than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not  
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become  
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE  
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR  
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.  
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the  
seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping  
and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in  
metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from  
being cut by the metal edge of the hole.  
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to  
electrical shorts.  
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN  
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.  
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to  
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct  
or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake  
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE  
OR DUST.  
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of  
moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit  
may result in product failure.  
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.  
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other  
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of  
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.  
Precautions  
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING  
HOLES.  
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take  
precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel  
lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions  
may result in fire.  
•
•
•
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-9835/CDA-9833. This will reduce any  
chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the  
diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to  
malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical system.  
When making connections to the vehicle's electrical system, be  
aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board  
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for  
this unit. When connecting the CDA-9835/CDA-9833 to the  
fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the  
CDA-9835/CDA-9833 has the appropriate amperage. Failure  
to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle.  
When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.  
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR  
STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.  
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other  
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for  
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could  
disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE  
REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury.  
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.  
•
•
The CDA-9835/CDA-9833 uses female RCA-type jacks for  
connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA  
connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If  
so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for  
assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)  
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables  
to each other or to the vehicle body.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER  
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL  
OR GEARSHIFT.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
IMPORTANT  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided  
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number plate is  
located on the bottom of the unit.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
38-EN  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier  
or equalizer to the corresponding output lead  
coming from the left rear of the CDA-9835/CDA-  
9833. Connect all other leads of the CDA-9835/CDA-  
9833 according to details described in the  
CONNECTlONS section.  
Installation  
Metal plate  
Detachable  
Front panel  
3
Caution  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the  
detachable front panel.  
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you  
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in  
place.  
Lock Pin  
Caution  
Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air  
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and  
may cause a fire.  
Slide the CDA-9835/CDA-9833 into the dashboard.  
When the unit is in place, make sure the locking  
pins are fully seated in the down position.This can  
be done by pressing firmly in on the unit while  
pushing the locking pin down with a small  
Air ventilation hole  
screwdriver.This ensures that the unit is properly  
locked and will not accidentally come out from the  
dashboard. Install the detachable front panel.  
(Rear of CDA-9835/CDA-9833)  
Removal  
1 Remove the detachable front panel.  
1
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
2 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the  
locking pins to the “up” position (see above drawing).  
As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to  
make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the  
second pin.  
Dashboard  
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
this unit  
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.  
2
Face Plate  
Screw  
Hex Nut (M5)  
2
*
Bolt Stud  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
this unit  
1
*
Ground Lead  
3
*
this unit  
Ground Lead  
Chassis  
Mounting Bracket  
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting  
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the  
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*1) already  
attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
•
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a  
screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
•
For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the  
chosen mounting location.  
39-EN  
Connections  
1
2
To amplifier  
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
3
4
5
To power antenna  
REMOTE  
TURN-ON  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To vehicle phone  
AUDIO  
INTERRUPT IN  
Pink/Black  
Orange ILLUMINATION  
6
To the instrument cluster illumination  
lead  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Red  
7
8
Ignition Key  
Yellow  
!
Black  
GND  
9
Battery  
Gray  
#
$
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front right  
Gray/Black  
Violet/Black  
%
&
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
/
.
,
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Rear right  
Violet  
Green  
(
)
"
F/R Sub-W  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
X-OVER  
Rear left  
Front left  
3WAY  
EQ/DIV  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
∗1  
=
~
+
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Ai-NET  
NORM  
White  
∗1  
-
CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
Speakers  
Front Left  
;
Amplifier  
Front Right  
Rear Left  
;
:
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
>
;
Subwoofers  
Amplifier  
* 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.  
40-EN  
1
Amplifier Link Connector  
&
(
)
~
+
,
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Outputs Amplifier Link control signals. Connect this to a  
separately sold Amplifier Link-compatible amplifier, using  
the (also separately sold) Amplifier Link box KCE-510M.  
2
3
Antenna Receptacle  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of another  
device (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle's power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier, or a signal  
processor, etc.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-  
NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
-
.
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
4
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
5
6
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
/
:
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
the unit to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are turned on.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
7
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle's fuse  
box or another unused power source which provides (+)12V  
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory  
position.  
Setting the 3WAY/2 WAY switch  
Set the 3way/2way switch according to your audio system.  
=
System Switch  
When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET, place  
this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is  
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
8
9
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the  
switch position.  
Ground Lead (Black)  
>
DC/DC Converter (CDA-9835 only)  
Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle.  
Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is  
securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided.  
•
Do not install the converter at a location subjected to water such  
as under the floor mat or air conditioner. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
!
Choke Coil with Fuse Holder  
(15A)  
•
•
Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with other audio cables.  
Doing so may induce noise into your system.  
Keep the DC/DC converter away from the Antenna cables and the  
rear side of the unit, otherwise noise may be generated when  
receiving radio broadcast.  
"
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$
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Power Supply Connector  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
41-EN  
The X-Over Switch position for a three-way system whose  
frequency range is divided among the highs (Front), mids  
(Rear), and lows (Subwoofer).  
The X-Over Switch position for a two-way system  
(frequency range is divided between highs for front/rear and  
lows for the Subwoofer).  
The position of the X-Over switch : F/R/Sub-W  
The position of the X-Over switch: 3WAY  
Front high range  
speaker (R)  
Front high range  
speaker (L)  
High range  
speaker (R)  
High range  
speaker (L)  
Rear high range  
speaker (R)  
Rear high range  
speaker (L)  
Mid range  
speaker (R)  
Mid range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Output of this unit :  
Front output  
Rear output  
SUB-W output  
•
•
•
Use the SUB-W output cord to connect the unit to the low range speaker.  
You can use the built-in amplifier to output the front output/rear output.  
You cannot adjust the fader when set to 3WAY.  
To prevent noise/interference in the audio system.  
• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.  
• Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.  
• Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.  
• If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise  
suppressors, contact them for further information.  
• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
42-EN  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality  
craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any  
questions, please contact your Dealer or Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.  
2 You should provide a detailed description of the  
[PRODUCTS COVERED:  
problem(s) for which service is required.  
3 You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.  
4 You must package the product securely to avoid  
damage during shipment.  
This Warranty covers Car Audio/Visual Products and  
Related Accessories ("the product"). Products purchased in  
the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products  
purchased in the U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A.  
[HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES:  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR  
USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS  
AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER  
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE  
PRODUCT.  
[LENGTH OF WARRANTY:  
This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the  
first consumer purchase.  
[LIFETIME TAPE HEAD WARRANTY:  
All Alpine Car Audio analog tape heads excluding Video  
tape heads are warranted for life against manufacturing  
defects causing failure.  
[WHO IS COVERED:  
[HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:  
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR  
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGES" REFERS TO EXPENSES OF  
This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the  
product, who must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico  
or Canada.  
[WHAT IS COVERED:  
This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship  
(parts and labor) in the product.  
TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE  
SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER'S TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE  
PRODUCT, BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS  
COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF  
THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES" REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR  
REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED  
WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY.  
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY  
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.  
[WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This Warranty does not cover the following:  
1 Damage occurring during shipment of the product to  
Alpine for repair (claims must be presented to the  
carrier).  
2 Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence,  
misuse, improper connections, improper operation or  
failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner's  
manual.  
3 Damage caused by act of God, including without  
limitation, earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other acts of  
nature.  
4 Any cost or expense related to the removal or  
reinstallation of the product.  
5 Service performed by an unauthorized person, company  
or association.  
6 Any product which has the serial number defaced,  
altered or removed.  
7 Any product which has been adjusted, altered or  
modified without Alpine's consent.  
8 Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United  
States, Puerto Rico or Canada.  
9 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine  
Dealer.  
[HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE  
WARRANTY:  
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary form state to state and  
province to province. In addition, some states/provinces do  
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,  
and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly,  
limitations as to these matters contained herein may not  
apply to you.  
[IN CANADA ONLY:  
This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio  
product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized  
Installation Center, and this warranty stamped upon  
installation by the installation center.  
! Any product that has been determined to contain an  
excessive amount of dust or dirt and any product that  
contains other contaminants including liquid or foreign  
objects.  
[HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
Should the product require service, please call the following  
number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center.  
[HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:  
1 You are responsible for delivery of the product to an  
Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair  
and for payment of any initial shipping charges. Alpine  
will, at its option, repair or replace the product with a  
new or reconditioned product without charge. If the  
repairs are covered by the warranty, and if the product  
was shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or  
Alpine, Alpine will pay the return shipping charges.  
U.S.A.  
CANADA  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.  
Alpine Electronics of Canada, Inc., Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Z6, Canada  

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