Alpine CDA117RI CDA-117RI User Manual
Product codes
CDA-117RI
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-EN
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System 1 or System 2 for
the desired subwoofer effect.
the desired subwoofer effect.
Setting item: SUBW. System
Setting contents:
SYSTEM 1 (Initial setting) / SYSTEM 2
SYSTEM 1:
Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.
SYSTEM 2:
Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting.
For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still
audible.
For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still
audible.
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°) or
SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). To adjust the level, turn the Rotary
encoder
SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). To adjust the level, turn the Rotary
encoder
.
Setting item: SUBW. Phase
Setting contents:
0° (Initial setting) / 180°
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.
Setting item: SUBW. Channel
Setting contents:
STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO
STEREO:
Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output
MONO:
Subwoofer monaural output
When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level
(refer to “Setting the MX Level” on page 17).
(refer to “Setting the MX Level” on page 17).
Setting item: Media Xpander
Setting contents:
OFF (Initial setting) / ON
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct
regardless of the music source. The CD, USB Memory and iPhone/iPod,
will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road
noise.
regardless of the music source. The CD, USB Memory and iPhone/iPod,
will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road
noise.
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Changing the source to which you want to apply Media
Xpander.
Xpander.
CD (MX level 1 to 3):
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.
takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a more
clear, clean output.
CMPM (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.
This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.
DVD (Video CD) (MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.
(DVD MUSIC):
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as music
clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound accurately.
clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound accurately.
AUX (MX level 1):
Choose the MX mode (CMPM, MOVIE, or MUSIC) that corresponds
to the media connected.
to the media connected.
Notes
• Each music source, such as CD and MP3/WMA/AAC can have its own
MX setting.
• On disks with both MP3/WMA/AAC and CD-DA, when the source
changes from “MP3/WMA/AAC to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/
WMA/AAC”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.
WMA/AAC”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.
• Setting to Non Effect sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
• There is no MX mode for FM, MW and LW radio.
• If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H701, etc.) is
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
• There is no MX mode for FM, MW and LW radio.
• If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H701, 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.
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.
• “CMPM” is applied for MP3/WMA/AAC and iPhone/iPod.
This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic
equalizer.
equalizer.
Setting item: EQ Mode
Setting contents:
Parametric EQ (Initial setting) / Graphic EQ
PEQ:
5-band Parametric EQ
GEQ:
7-band Graphic EQ
You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.
Setting item: TCR Parameter
Setting contents:
cm (Initial setting) / inch
The setting of Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ and Time Correction can be
adjusted in this mode.
adjusted in this mode.
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the Parametric Equalizer
Curve, set the EQ Mode to Parametric EQ. For details, refer to “Setting
EQ mode” on page 17.
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the Parametric Equalizer
Curve, set the EQ Mode to Parametric EQ. For details, refer to “Setting
EQ mode” on page 17.
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After selecting Parametric EQ from the Sound Field mode,
press BAND
press BAND
TA to select the band to be adjusted.
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 1
2
Press
or to select frequency bands.
Adjustable frequency bands: 63 Hz to 17.5 kHz (in 1/3 octave
steps).
steps).
Setting the Subwoofer System
Setting the Subwoofer Phase
Setting the Subwoofer Channel (SUBW.
Channel)
Channel)
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF
Setting the MX Level
Setting EQ mode
Setting the Time Correction Unit (TCR
Parameter)
Parameter)
Sound Field Adjustment
Band-1
63 Hz~200 Hz
Band-2
160 Hz~1 kHz
Band-3
630 Hz~4 kHz