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What are the important safety warnings for using the ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Please observe the following safety warnings when using your ALPINE CDE-173BT:
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. 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.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING. Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
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.
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.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
What should I do if a problem occurs with my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
How do I turn the power on and off on my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
How do I change the audio source on my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Notes:
DISC mode is only for CDE-174BT/CDE-173BT models.
USB AUDIO/iPod mode is only shown when an iPod/iPhone is connected.
BT AUDIO mode is displayed only when BT IN is set to ON.
AUXILIARY mode is displayed only when AUX SETUP is set to ON.
How do I adjust the volume and change the text display on the ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Adjusting Volume: Turn the Rotary encoder to increase or decrease the volume.
Displaying Text: Press the -VIEW button. The information on the display will change each time the button is pressed.
How do I operate the radio tuner on the ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Recalling the TUNER Mode: Press the SOURCE button to select the TUNER mode.
Changing the Band: Press the BAND button to cycle through the bands: FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW → FM1.
Presetting Stations Automatically: Press and hold the TUNE/-A.ME button for at least 2 seconds. The tuner will automatically search for and store 6 strong stations in the selected band.
Tuning to Preset Stations: Press one of the numbered preset buttons (1-6) to select the corresponding stored station.
How do I play music from a CD, MP3, WMA, or AAC disc on my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Recalling DISC mode: Insert a disc. The unit will automatically switch to DISC mode. If another source is active, press the SOURCE button to select DISC mode.
Pause and Playback: Press the ►/II button to pause or resume playback.
Selecting the desired song: Press and release the ◄◄ or ►► buttons to skip to the beginning of the current or next song. Press and hold these buttons to fast backward or fast forward.
Selecting the desired folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Use the preset buttons 1 and 2 to navigate between folders.
M.I.X. (Random Play): Press the 5 button to cycle through M.I.X. modes. “Folder X” plays files in the current folder randomly. “ALL X” plays all files on the disc randomly. Select “(off)” to cancel.
Repeat Play: Press the 4 button to cycle through Repeat modes. “Track Icon” repeats the current track/file. “Folder Icon” repeats all files in the current folder. Select “(off)” to cancel.
Eject: Press the Eject button to remove the disc.
How do I play music from a USB memory device on my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Recalling USB AUDIO mode: Connect a USB memory device. Then, press the SOURCE button to select the USB AUDIO mode.
Pause and Playback: Press the ►/II button to pause or resume playback.
Selecting the desired song: Press and release the ◄◄ or ►► buttons to skip to the beginning of the current or next song. Press and hold these buttons to fast backward or fast forward.
M.I.X. (Random Play): Press the 5 button. “Folder X” plays all songs in the current folder randomly. “ALL X” plays all songs on the USB device randomly. Select “(off)” to cancel.
Repeat Play: Press the 4 button. “Track Icon” repeats the current file. “Folder Icon” repeats all files in the current folder. Select “(off)” to cancel.
How do I pair a Bluetooth device with my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Step 1. On your Bluetooth compatible device, search for available devices and select “Alpine CD Receiver” or “Alpine Digital Media Receiver”.
Step 2. Follow the on-screen prompts:
For devices with Secure Simple Pairing (SSP): The head unit will display “PAIR”. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “YES”, then press Q/ENTER.
For all other devices: When prompted by the head unit, enter the PIN code “0000” on your Bluetooth device.
Step 3. Once pairing is successful, “CONNECTED” will be displayed on the head unit.
How do I make and receive calls using Bluetooth on my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Making a Call:
1. Press the -VOICE CTRL. button to activate the outgoing method list selection mode.
2. Turn the Rotary encoder to select from DIALLED/RECEIVED/MISSED/PHONE BOOK.
3. Press Q/ENTER to confirm.
4. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired name or telephone number.
5. Press Q/ENTER to make the call.
Answering an Incoming Call:
Press the -VOICE CTRL. button to answer the call. If the “AUTO ANS” feature is turned on, the call will be answered automatically after about 5 seconds.
Hanging up the Telephone:
Press the -VOICE CTRL. button to end the call. Alternatively, you can press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.
How do I use the Voice Control Operation on my ALPINE CDE-173BT?
1. Press and hold the -VOICE CTRL. button for at least 2 seconds to activate the Voice Recognition mode.
2. After “SPEAK” is displayed, you can input voice control commands through the unit to make a phone call, play a song, etc.
Note: This function is only available when a Voice Recognition compatible mobile phone is connected. Performance depends on the mobile phone and the mounting location of the microphone. Please obey all local traffic laws while using this function.
How do I play music from my iPod/iPhone on the ALPINE CDE-173BT?
Connecting: Connect your iPod/iPhone to the unit using the appropriate interface cable.
Recalling iPod Mode: Press the SOURCE button to select the iPod mode.
Pause and Playback: Press the ►/II button to pause or resume playback.
Selecting a Song: Press and release the ◄◄ or ►► buttons to skip tracks. Press and hold to fast backward or forward.
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.): Press the 5 button to cycle through shuffle modes. “(Shuffle Albums)” plays songs in order then randomly selects the next album. “(Shuffle Songs)” randomly plays songs within a selected category (playlist, album, etc.). Select “(off)” to cancel.
Random Play Shuffle All: To shuffle all songs on the iPod/iPhone, press Q/ENTER, turn the Rotary encoder to select SHUFFLEALL, and press Q/ENTER again.
Repeat Play: Press the 4 button to repeat the current song. Press it again to turn off repeat mode.
How do I search for a song on my iPod/iPhone with the ALPINE CDE-173BT?
1. Press Q/ENTER to activate the search selection mode.
2. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired search mode: PLAYLIST, ARTIST, ALBUM, SONG, PODCAST, GENRE, COMPOSER, AUDIOBOOK, or GENIUS MIX.
3. Press Q/ENTER to confirm your selection.
4. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired title within that category.
5. Press Q/ENTER again to begin playback. The selected song, audiobook, or genius mix list will play back. For other search modes, you will proceed to the next hierarchy level to continue searching.
To Play All Songs in a Hierarchy: While in any hierarchy (except Song, Audiobook, and Genius mix list), press and hold Q/ENTER for at least 2 seconds. All songs of the selected hierarchy will be played back.
What are the search hierarchies for iPod/iPhone playback on the ALPINE CDE-173BT?
| Hierarchy 1 | Hierarchy 2 | Hierarchy 3 | Hierarchy 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playlist | Song / Title | — | — |
| Artist | Album | Song / Title | — |
| Album | Song / Title | — | — |
| Song | — | — | — |
| Podcast | Episode | — | — |
| Genre | Artist | Album | Song / Title |
| Composer | Album | Song / Title | — |
| Audiobook | — | — | — |
| Genius Mix List | — | — | — |
What are the technical specifications of the ALPINE CDE-173BT?
FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
MW TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range: 153 – 281 kHz
GENERAL
Power Requirement: 14.4 V DC (11-16 V allowable)
Maximum Power Output: 50 W x 4
CHASSIS SIZE
Width: 178 mm (7″)
Height: 50 mm (2″)
Depth: 161 mm (6-3/8″)
BLUETOOTH SECTION
Specification: BLUETOOTH V3.0
Output Power: +4 dBm Max. (Power class 2)
Profile: HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HSP (Head Set Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
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