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Alpine CDA-137EBT Owner's Manual

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi,
Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN
Phone: 03-5499-4531
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China
CDA-137EBT
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
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
Phone 01-48638989
Alpine House
Cedex, France
R
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China(Y)
68-21627Z48-A
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  • Page 1 CD Receiver with Advanced Bluetooth CDA-137EBT • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. 1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ENGLISH Setting the Subwoofer System......14 Operating Instructions Setting the Subwoofer Phase.........14 Setting the Subwoofer Channel (SUBW. Channel)............14 WARNING Setting EQ mode............14 WARNING............4 Setting the Time Correction Unit CAUTION.............4 (TCR Parameter)............14 PRECAUTIONS............4 Sound Field Adjustment..........14 Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve..14 Getting Started Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve....14 Adjusting the Time Correction......15...
  • Page 4 Contents ENGLISH BT Hands Free Calling Dialing the preset number........26 Adjusting the volume when receiving a Setup Before Using............21 Call...................26 About BLUETOOTH............21 Muting the microphone input quickly Before Using BLUETOOTH Function.....21 (Voice Mute)..............26 How to connect to a BLUETOOTH compatible Call Switching Operation.........27 device (Pairing)............21 BLUETOOTH Audio Operation........27...
  • Page 5 Contents ENGLISH Information Setting the Subwoofer Channel (SUBW. Channel)............35 In Case of Difficulty............43 Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ)......35 Basic................43 Setting the Response Slope for the High Radio................43 Range Speaker (TW Setup)........35 CD..................43 Setting the Filter type..........35 MP3/WMA/AAC............44 Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF......35 Audio................44 Setting the MX Level..........35 iPod.................44...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    CHILDREN. If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station physician immediately. for servicing.
  • Page 7 We recommend When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players. your finger to feel around the inside of the centre hole and outside edge of the disc.
  • Page 8 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such may not be correctly displayed. marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license. • Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United On Handling USB Memory States and/or other countries.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Press (OPEN) to open the front panel (figure 1). Getting Started To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as shown in the figure 2. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER  SETUP Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left a , and then pull b to remove.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Volume

    Press (OPEN) to open the front panel, and then remove Radio Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER    RESET switch TUNE/A.ME Adjusting Volume Preset buttons (1 through 6) BAND Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained. Listening to Radio Setting the Time and Calendar Press SOURCE/ C to select TUNER mode.

  • Page 11: Presetting Stations Automatically

    CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Presetting Stations Automatically Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds. /ENTER    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.

  • Page 12: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Folder/File Name Search (Concerning MP3/ WMA/AAC) Press The song is played back repeatedly. Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.  RPT   RPT   (o )  RPT Folder Name Search mode Only a track/file is repeatedly played back.

  • Page 13: About Mp3/Wma/Aac

    About MP3/WMA/AAC Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R, CD-RW using CD-R writing software or stored to a USB Memory. A disc can hold up to 510 files/folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number 1 CAUTION of folders is 255.

  • Page 14: Terminology

    Terminology Sound Setting Bit rate 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. SOURCE/ Sampling rate Rotary encoder This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled ...

  • Page 15: Setting The Mx Mode

    Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the setting modes to modify. Setting the MX Mode See the applicable section below for details about the selected setting item. MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, and iPod, will be able Press and hold SOUND SETUP for at least 2 seconds to to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.

  • Page 16: Setting The Subwoofer System

    Setting the Subwoofer System Sound Field Adjustment The setting of Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ and Time Correction can be When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System 1 or System 2 for adjusted in this mode. the desired subwoofer effect. Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve Setting item: SUBW.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Time Correction

    Recalling the Stored Sound Field Adjustment Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level. Settings Adjustable level: -6 to +6 dB To adjust another band, repeat steps 1 and 2, and then The stored Sound Field Settings contain Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ and adjust all bands.

  • Page 18: Other Functions

    The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode: Other Functions Folder No./File No. (Blank) Elapsed Time (Blank) Artist Name Calendar Song Name Clock Folder Name Album Name Song Name File Name VIEW Folder No./File No. Displaying the Text Elapsed Time Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be The display in Bluetooth Audio mode: displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.

  • Page 19: About The Indication Display

    About the indication display SETUP When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder Indicator/ MP3/WMA/AAC iPod/iPhone/ CD Mode /ENTER Mode Mode Bluetooth Audio Mode  SETUP Folder Name  — — being displayed Artist Name Artist Name ...

  • Page 20: General Setting

    Setting the External Digital Input mm/dd Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode) When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXA-H800) and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET are connected, set Digital AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on surround sound.

  • Page 21: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Demonstration OFF: When set to OFF, AUX source cannot be selected. This unit has a demonstration feature for the display. ON* : SOURCE/a Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If Setting item: Demo pressed and AUX is selected, the sound of the portable device is input to the unit.

  • Page 22: Scroll Type Setting

    Scroll Type Setting Tuner Setting Choose from two scrolling methods. Select the type you prefer. Tuner is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Setting item: Scroll Type Setting the TUNER (FM) tone quality Setting contents: TYPE 1 / TYPE 2 (Initial setting) This unit can set your preferred tone quality for FM radio source.

  • Page 23: Bt Hands Free Calling

    When you search for this unit using the BLUETOOTH compatible phone, • details, refer to "Pairing a BLUETOOTH Device from the unit" on page the unit name is displayed as "Alpine CD Receiver". Before Using BLUETOOTH Function BLUETOOTH SETUP Before using the BLUETOOTH function, the following settings need to The following steps 1 to 5 are common to the various BLUETOOTH be made.

  • Page 24: Setting The Bluetooth Connection (Bt In)

    Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired items, and Turn the Rotary encoder to select "Connect" to connect the then press s/ENTER. selected device. BLUETOOTH: The connected device is marked with " ". Select "Disconnect" to Bluetooth IN s Paired Deveice s Visible Mode s Search disconnect this device.

  • Page 25: Setting The Bluetooth Sound Quality

    Setting text message indicator ON/OFF Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality (Short Message) Change these settings to improve the quality of the outgoing or incoming When it is set to ON, the indicator blinks for 30 seconds while call. receiving a text message. The indicator remains on if there is an Setting item: Call Sound unread text message on the connected mobile phone.

  • Page 26: Setting The Received Calls Automatically (Auto Answer)

    You can select the connected speaker in car to output the sound signal of latest available information and are believed to be accurate at the time of telephone. printing. Alpine reserves the right to change or modify any information or Setting item: Speaker Select specifications without notice or obligation. Setting contents:...

  • Page 27: Calling

    Voice Dial Operation Calling You can make a call using voice commands. Call History is recorded for the last dialed/received/missed calls (80 records for each). There are various ways of making calls based on the Setting item: Voice Dial “Calling”. The following steps 1 to 5 are common to the various ways of making these calls.

  • Page 28: Phone Book Alphabet Search Function

    Phone book Alphabet Search Function Preset a number in the Phone Menu (Shortcut dial) You can select the first three letters to search for a desired name in phone book list by using the Phone book alphabet search function. Assign numbers that you dial frequently to presets for quick recall. You can assign up to six frequently called phone numbers to number presets.

  • Page 29: Call Switching Operation

    Call Switching Operation USB Memory (optional) While making a call, this function allows you to initiate the transfer of the audio between the mobile phone and the speakers in the car. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder While calling, press BAND to switch the call sound between ...

  • Page 30: About Mp3/Wma/Aac File Of Usb Memory

    This unit has a BANK function that automatically divides every 1,000 M.I.X.(Random Play) songs stored in USB Memory into individual banks to make searching and playing back a song easier. A maximum of 1,000 songs for one bank can be stored according to the order stored in USB Memory. A maximum Press 5 of 20 banks (20,000 songs) can be recognized.

  • Page 31: Searching By (File Name) Mode

    *1 A maximum of 1,000 songs for one bank can be stored according The root folder of USB Memory is displayed as "\ROOT". • to the order stored in USB Memory. However, song stored order in • When the bank is changed during Repeat play, the Repeat play will bank may differ from the song order in the USB Memory device in be cancelled.

  • Page 32: Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Folder

    iPod/iPhone (optional) Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer/Folder Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Folder can be easily changed. SOURCE/ For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can Rotary encoder be changed. /ENTER    Press 1 o or p 2 to select the desired Playlist/Artist/Album/ Genre/Composer/Folder.

  • Page 33: Playback

    Note Playback • After pressing and holding s/ENTER for at least 2 seconds while in each hierarchy (except Song and Audiobook hierarchy), all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back. Press SOURCE/ C to switch to the USB iPod mode After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with "*", press and hold •...

  • Page 34: Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Episode

    Press 5 Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ The songs are played back in random sequence. Composer/Episode MIX   MIX  (o )  MIX  Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Episode can be easily changed. Shuffle Albums. For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can Shuffle Songs.

  • Page 35: Displaying The Text

    Track No./All Songs No. Album Name Song Name Elapsed Time Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world’s first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality, which enables us to experience music the way the artist TAG information intended.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level

    Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode Treble Level/Fader (Between Front and You can change these sound settings to create your own preference when Rear)/Balance (Between Left and Right)/ the MultEQ mode is set to Mult EQ OFF (Manual Mode). Black Out in MultEQ mode Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the Sound menu modes to modify.

  • Page 37: Setting The Subwoofer Phase

    Setting contents: Setting the Filter type 1 (Initial setting) / 2 Setting item: Filter Type Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting. Setting contents: Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting. NORMAL (Initial setting) / INDIVIDUAL For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible.

  • Page 38: Setting Eq Mode

    Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve Setting EQ mode You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the Graphic Equalizer Curve, equalizer.

  • Page 39: Storing The Sound Field Adjustment Settings

    NORMAL (L=R) Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make adjustment to the other bands. Setting item: LOW / MID-L / MID-H / HIGH Note • While adjusting the X-Over, you should consider the frequency response INDIVIDUAL (L/R) of the connected speakers. •...

  • Page 40: About Time Correction

    Calculate the difference between the distance correction About Time Correction value to the farthest speaker and the other speakers. L = (distance to farthest speaker) - (distance to other speakers) These The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely values are the time correction values for the different speakers.

  • Page 41: About The Crossover

    Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction 200.6 79.1 characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a 204.0 80.4 passive network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, consult your authorized Alpine dealer. 207.4 81.7 210.8 83.1 4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) mode 214.2 84.4...

  • Page 42: Changer (Optional)

    For CD player of this unit. For details, see the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC section. 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.

  • Page 43: Playing Mp3 Files With The Cd Changer (Optional)

    Press the  button To decrease the volume level: Press the  button Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer i Button Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you can connect up to 4 CD Changers.

  • Page 44: Operating The Audio Processor

    Button Operating the Audio Processor Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause modes for CD. Press A.PROC to select the mode. Audio Processor Button Each press of the button changes the audio processor Normal mode d Time Correction d X-OVER d Normal mode mode.

  • Page 45: Connectable To Remote Control Interface Box

    Information Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box This unit may be controlled from the vehicle's audio controls. An optional Alpine Remote Control Interface Box must be used. For details, In Case of Difficulty contact your Alpine dealer. 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.

  • Page 46: Mp3/Wma/Aac

    Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine. Check the indication. Insert the magazine Audio again. If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine dealer. The sound is not output from the speakers.

  • Page 47: Indication For Usb Memory

    • A copy-protected WMA file was played back. • No indicated disc. You can only play back non-copy-protected files. Choose another disc. Indication for iPod Mode Indication for USB Memory • The iPod/iPhone is not connected. Make sure the iPod/iPhone is correctly connected (refer to "Connections"...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Note Specifications • Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.5~108.0 MHz Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB 65 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation 35 dB Capture Ratio...

  • Page 49: Installation And Connections

    When connecting Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any the CDA-137EBT to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for circuit of the CDA-137EBT has the appropriate amperage.

  • Page 50: Installation

    For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. 1 CAUTION Slide the CDA-137EBT into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard.

  • Page 51: Remove The Ipod/Iphone

    Remove the iPod/iPhone Mounting the Microphone Remove the iPod/iPhone from Interface cable for iPod. For the sake of safety, mount the microphone in the following location. • In a stable and secure location. In a location that does not inhibit safely driving the vehicle. •...

  • Page 52: Connections

    Connections To USB Memory/Portable audio player or iPod iPhone Antenna POWER ANT (Blue) To power antenna REMOTE TURN-ON (Blue/White) To ampli er or equalizer AUDIO INTERRUPT IN (Pink/Black ) To vehicle phone ILLUMINATION (Orange) To the instrument cluster illumination lead IGNITION (Red) Ignition Key...
  • Page 53 If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away • the sheet metal screw provided. from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. Power Supply Connector Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention •...
  • Page 56 REGISTERED No: ER0072756/11 DEALER DA0042125/10 About the Rules of Bluetooth Electromagnetic Radiation Regulation Thailand This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement.

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