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Alpine CDA-7878R Car Stereo System User Manual

1. Left Rear Speaker Output Lead Green Black Left Front Speaker Output Lead White Left Front Speaker Output Lead White Black Right Front Speaker Output Lead Grey Black Right Front Speaker Output Lead Grey Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Violet Black Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Violet Front Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left Rear Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left Ai NET Cable Included with CD Changer RCA Extension cable Sold Separately DC DC Converter NOTES e 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 e Do not bundle the DC DC converter cable with other audio cables Doing so may induce noise into your system e 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 Remote Control Interface Connector To remote control interface box System Switch When connecting a processor using Ai NET place this switch in the EQ DIV position When no device is connected leave the switch in the NORM position NOTE Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch position Setting the 3WAY 2 WAY switch Set the 3way 2way Switch according to your audio system The
2. range R 3 way system Low range Low range Mid range 0 R 0 High range High Mid range A range L R Po Press the MODE button to switch to the Time Correction Adjusting mode 7 Rotate the Audio Control knob Rotary encoder to adjust the output level You can adjust the level from 12 to 0 8 To adjust another channel repeat the steps 6 to 7 then press the DIVIDER button Adjusting the Time Correction 9 Press the BAND button to select the channel to be adjusted 2 way system Low 5 Low Front high range L range R range L Rear high amp Rear high Front high range R range L range R 3 way system Low range Low range Mid range 0O RA High range _ High Mid range A range L R Press the MODE button to switch to the Cut off frequency Slope Adjusting mode 10 Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust the value of the Time Correction 0 0 20 0 11 To adjust another channel repeat the steps 9 to 10 12 When all the adjustments are completed press and hold the DIVIDER button for at least 2 seconds to cancel the Adjusting mode Storing the adjustments You can store the adjustments 13 Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds to store the settings Or press the 1 or 2 button The display flashes 14 While the display is flashing press the 1 or 2 button The divider and the Time correction settings are stored 15 Pre
3. NOTES e Ifa CD Changer equipped with the ALL AM IX function is connected ALL M LX will also be selectable In this mode the tracks on all the CDs in the current magazine will be included in the random playback sequence M I X ALL M I X off In case a 6 disc CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press the F button to illuminate the AIA indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds In case a 12 disc CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press the ET button twice to illuminate the SOT indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds Ze mode The first 10 seconds of each track will be played back in succession To stop scanning press the SCAN button and deactivate the Scan mode NOTES e Incase a 6 disc CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press the F button to illuminate the SU dell indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds In case a 12 disc CD changer is connected In CD changer mode press the F button twice to illuminate the GUX q indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds Controlling CD Changer Optional Multi Changer Selection An optional 6 disc or 12 disc CD Changer may be Alpine s Ai NET system will support up to 6 CD connected to the CDA 7878R if it is Ai NET Changers When operating two or more changers compatible With a CD Changer connected to the the KCA 400C Multi Changer Switching device Ai N
4. e With each press of the button the equalizer mode will display the selected equalizer characteristic FLAT OFF lt gt POPS lt gt ROCK lt gt NEWS lt FLAT Flat frequency POPS Suppress midrange ROCK Emphasize lows and highs NEWS Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows Selecting directly Select the desired button 1 through 4 1 FLAT OFF 3 ROCK 2 POPS 4 NEWS 3 When the setting is complete press the DHE button to select OFF and return to normal mode EQ lt gt EQ MEMORY lt gt LPS lt gt OFF e NOTE This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON refer to page 9 Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste 1 Select the equalizer characteristic to adjust See Equalizer Presets on page 28 2 Press the MODE button The Frequency band indication in the display flashes Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust to your desired level A OD Press the MODE button to flash the next frequency band indication an Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust to your desired level ON Repeat the steps 4 to 5 above until all the frequency bands 16 kHz are adjusted To store the adjusted contents 1 Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds The display flashes and you can store the adjusted curve When pr
5. 2 1 Radio Operation SOURCE A ME Manual Storing of Station Presets Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons 1 through 6 for at least 2 seconds until the station frequency on the display blinks Press the Preset button into which you wish to store the station while the frequency display is blinking within 5 seconds The display stops blinking once the station has been memorized The display shows the band preset No with a triangle and station frequency memorized Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other stations onto the same band To use this procedure for other bands simply select the band desired and repeat the procedure A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory 6 stations for each band FM1 FM2 FM3 MW and LW NOTE 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 Zo BAND Preset buttons 1 through 6 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 1 2 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed Press and hold the A ME button for at least 2 seconds The frequency on the display continues to change while the automatic memory is in progress The tuner will automatically seek and store 6 strong s
6. In other words giving the front left speaker a time correction value of 5 1 ms makes it seem as if the distance to the front left speaker is the same as the distance to the farthest speaker 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 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 Example 2 Listening Position All Seats Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same level 1 Sit in the listening position drivers seat etc and measure the distance in meters between your head and the various speakers 2 Calculate the difference between the distance to the farthest speaker and the other speakers L distance to farthest speaker distance to other speakers 3 Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by the speed of sound 343 m s 765 mph at 20 C These values are the time correction values for the different speakers de Adjusting the Sound Operation BAND MODE Audio Control ka DN pri up Ss DIVIDER Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Time Correction Befo
7. The T INFO indicator disappears 8 EN P PTY R TEXT Priority PTY Programme Type This function allows presetting of a programme type such as music category news etc You can listen to a programme in the preset programme type as the unit automatically gives priority to the preset programme type when it begins broadcasting and interrupts the programme you are currently listening This feature is functional when your unit is set to a mode other than the LW and MW 1 Press the F button The AIR9 indicator will illuminate 2 Press the P PTY button to activate the PRIORITY PTY mode PRIO PTY is displayed for 2 seconds and then the programme type for 3 seconds The initial setting is NEWS NOTE If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after pressing the P PTY button the PRIORITY PTY mode is automatically cancelled 3 Press the k lt DN or kl UP button within 5 seconds while NEWS is being displayed to choose a desired programme type Then press P PTY button The PRIORITY PTY function will activate A Press the P PTY button to activate the PRIORITY PTY mode again e To change the programme category perform the step 3 e To disable the PRIORITY PTY function press and hold the P PTY button for at least 2 seconds NOTE In the PRIORITY PTY function unlike in the T INFO function the volume does not increase during operation Press the F button to activate the normal mo
8. Front panel 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 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 as SES TOO o lt Rear side gt Rubber Cap Included Hex Bolt lt 4 Included Bracket Mounting sleeve Included CDA 7878R Slide mounting sleeve from main unit see Removal on this page Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard Metal Mounting Strap CDA 7878R When your vehicle has the Bracket mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA 7878R and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt If your vehicle does not have the Mounting Support reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap not supplied Connect all the leads of the CDA 7878R according to details described in the CONNECTION section NOTE For the screw provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location Slide the CDA 7878R 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 screwdriver This ensures that the unit i
9. OFF lt 2 Press either k DN button or gt I UP button The seat position will change every time the button is pressed Select the desired seat position OFF lt gt ALL lt gt FRONT Ease FRONT R lt gt FRONT L peal Direct select Press the desired button from the 1 5 buttons 1 OFF 4 FRONT L 2 ALL 5 FRONT R 3 FRONT 3 Press the DSP button to select OFF to return to normal mode EQ lt gt EQ MEMORY lt gt LPS lt gt OFF e NOTE You cannot use the L P S and Time Correction at the same time Zen Adjusting the Sound Operation The Crossover Time Correction Crossover 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 divider 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 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 2 way mode 3 way mode Cut off frequency ei Cut off frequency
10. disc title from the CD changer 3 Press the T S M button to play the selected disc The unit will automatically search for the disc and begin play NOTE This function cannot be performed when using a multi changer switching device 11 en Basic Operation BAND Ha DN Ki UP TITLE kA Titling Discs It is possible to title your favourite CD s 1 Press the TITLE button and select the title display mode For details see Displaying the Title Text page 11 Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 2 seconds The first character will blink Press the BAND button to select the characters symbols gt Upper case Lower case Numeral Symbol Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the desired letter numeral symbol available for naming CAT for example Press the MODE button 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 Repeat the steps 3 to 5 above to complete the titling Pressing the MODE button after entering the 12th character automatically stores the title into memory When entering a title of less than 12 characters for example 3 character title After entering 3 characters to complete your title the 4th character space will be blinking Go to step 7 to complete the t
11. e To protect the front panel place it in the supplied object between the front panel and the main unit carrying case Initial System Start Up Immediately after installing or applying power to the unit it should be initialized Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or any other pointed object oc V Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box You can operate this unit from the vehicle s control unit when an Alpine Remote Control Interface Box optional is connected For details contact your Alpine dealer Ae Turning Power On and Off Adjusting Volume Balance 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit Between Left and Right Fader NOTE Between Front and Rear The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except the eject button 1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose The volume level gradually increases to the the desired mode previous level you were listening to before the Each press changes the modes as follows unit was turned off Press and hold the POWER a BALANCE FADER gt VOLUME _ button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit NOTE NOTES The first time power is turned On the volume will start e Ifthe MODE button is not pressed within 5 seconds from level 12 and the unit will be in the tuner mode after selecting the BALANCE or FADER mode the unit automatically returns to the VOLUME mode Display Angle Adjustment e When the subwoofer mode is ON its le
12. ope Slope 1 3 octave steps Level 1 3 octave steps Level HPF LPF HPF LPF HPF LPF HPF LPF FLAT 6 FLAT 6 Low range ER 20 Hz E 12 18 0 to Low range 20 Hz ee 12 18 0 to Speaker 200 Hz 24 dB 12 dB Speaker 200 Hz 24 dB 12 dB oct oct FLAT 6 FLAT 6 FLAT 6 Front high 20 He 12 18 Oto Mid range 20Hz 20Hz 12 18 12 18 Oto S Se 200 Hz 24 dB 12 dB speaker 200 Hz 20kHz 24dB 24dB 12 dB p oct oct oct FLAT 6 FLAT 6 ee 20 Hz 12 18 _ Oto age 20 Hz Gil Io speaker 200 Hz SS a 12 dB speaker 20 kHz S SN 12 dB When setting the high range HPF filter to FLAT do not turn up the volume too much This may damage the speaker Low range High range Low range Mid range High range Different from actual display Different from actual display Output frequency range a FTA Slope FLAT Level adjusting Slope adjusting 0 to 12 dB i 20 Hz i I Different from actual display LPF cut off HPF cut off frequency frequency NOTES 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 frequency content e You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher th
13. result in personal injury or damage to the product A PRECAUTIONS Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between 60 C 140 F and 10 C 14 F before turning your unit on 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 Damaged Disc Do not attempt to play cracked warped or damaged discs Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism Maintenance 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 Never Attempt the Following 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 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 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 Disc
14. the Audio Control knob to select the front speaker type then press the MODE button gt 10 cm lt gt 13 cm gt 16 cm lt __ DDDrive is an Alpine product Set the separate tweeter Rotate the Audio Control knob to select whether the unit has a separate tweeter or not then press the MODE button W O TWEETER gt WI TWEETER without separate with separate tweeter tweeter de 5 Set the subwoofer Rotate the Audio Control knob to select whether the unit has a subwoofer or not then press the MODE button W O SUB W lt gt WI SUB W without Subwoofer with Subwoofer Set the material of your seats Rotate the Audio Control knob to select your seats material then press the MODE button CLOTH LEATHER Complete the settings After completing the settings rotate the Audio Conirol knob to select CSD OK then press the MODE button CSD OK lt gt CSDNO CSD OK The unit automatically customizes the sound effect according to the above settings CSD NO Returns to Set your car type in step 2 NOTES e This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON refer to page 9 e While making a setting press and hold the CSD button for at least 2 seconds to cancel the setting e Press the lt 4 DN or kl UP button to go forward or backward to the next preceding step Remote Control Operation Lo Z Controls on Remote C
15. the seek mode e You are in a weak signal area Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode e 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 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 Information CD CD Player Changer not functioning e Out of operating temperature range 50 C 120 F for CD Allow the vehicle s interior or trunk temperature to cool CD playback sound is wavering e Moisture condensation in the CD Module Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate about 1 hour CD insertion not possible e ACD is already in the CD player Eject the CD and remove it e The CD is being improperly inserted Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the CD Player Operation section Unable to fast forward or backward the CD e The CD has been damaged Eject the CD and discard it using a damaged CD in your unit can cause damage to the mechanism CD playback sound skips due to vibration e Improper mounting of the unit S
16. through 6 that you want to store 74 Press the ENTER button to store the setting To store settings repeat the procedure above mode To adjust other frequencies repeat steps 3 to 4 36 en Press the A PROC button to return to normal E Adjusting Storing the CROSSOVER TIME CORRECTION Adjusting Storing the settings 1 Select the Crossover mode from the table above 12 Press and hold the ENTER button for more than 2 seconds to flash the display 2 Press the ENTER button to activate the Adjusting mode 13 Press the A org button to select the preset number 1 to 2 that you want to store 3 Press the BAND button to select the channel LPF HPF that you want to adjust 14 Press the ENTER button to store the adjustment Store other adjustments repeat the procedures A Press the k lt DN or ki UP button to select above the cut off frequency 15 Press the A PROC button to return to normal Press the A org button to select the Slope mode To adjust more channels repeat steps 3 to 5 Press the ENTER button to activate the Adjusting level mode Press the BAND button to select the channel you want to adjust oN A A Press the A or V button to adjust the level To adjust more channels repeat steps 7 to 8 9 Press the ENTER button to activate the Time Correction Adjusting mode 10 Press the BAND button to select the channel that you want to adjust 11 Press the A or Y button to adjust the Time Correction To ad
17. 2 discs and the CHM S620 M Bus model is a super compact 6 disc changer Von Alpine CD Wechslern haben Sie mehr Mehr Musikauswahl mehr Vielseitigkeit mehr Komfort Mit einem Alpine CD Wechsler erweitern Sie die Musikauswahl Ihres Systems S mtliche Modelle au er dem CHM S620 lassen sich von einer Alpine Bedieneinheit aus steuern und liefern hervorragende Klangqualit t Der CHA S624 ist ein Ai NET kompatibler Hochleistungs Wechsler fiir 6 CDs mit dem neuen M DAC Digitalausgang fiir Glasfaserkabel CD Titelspeicher f r 150 Titel und CD TEXT Das Ai NET Modell CHA 1214 nimmt 12 CDs auf und der M Bus kompatible CHM S620 ist ein superkompakter Wechsler fiir 6 CDs Changeurs de CD Alpine vous avez le choix Plus de s lections musicales plus de souplesse plus de confort Un changeur de CD Alpine permet d augmenter la plage des s lections musicales de votre syst me embarqu Tous les mod les l exception du CHM S620 peuvent tre contr l s partir des autoradios Alpine et offrent une excellente qualit audio Le mod le CHA S624 est un changeur 6 disques ultra performant compatible Ai NET et quip d un convertisseur N A standard d une sortie optique num rique d une m moire d une capacit de 150 titres et de la fonction CD TEXT Le mod le CHA 1214 Ai NET peut contenir 12 disques Le mod le CHM S620 M Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen mas Mas selecciones musicales m
18. 6 gt 5 1 CD MP3 mode Press the Folder Select DN Button to select the folder CD Changer mode DISC Select DN Button Press the button to select a disc in descending order Mute Button Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly Press the button again to cancel Audio Processor Button Each press the button to switch the audio processor mode For details refer to page 36 de Remote Control Operation Operating the Audio Processor Recalling the Choosing the Recalling the Steps Selecting DHE Equalizer Stored Listening Stored mode Presets Equalizer Position Crossover Time Curve Select Collection 1 Press the A PROC Normal Private Crossover Zi SE SE mode 2 Press the A or Y button NON to select the EFFECT MEMORY1 OFF MEMORY 1 mode MEMORY2 ALL MEMORY2 MEMORY3 FRONT MEMORY4 FRONT L MEMORY5 FRONT R ALL MODE MEMORY6 E Adjusting Storing the EQ curve Adjusting Storing Perform the procedure above to select the desired equalizer characteristics 2 Press the ENTER button to activate the Adjusting Mode J Press the L a DN or PPI UP button to select the frequency to be adjusted 4 Press the A or Y button to adjust to your desired 8 level 5 Press and hold the ENTER button for at least 2 seconds to flash the display 6 Press the A org button to select the preset number 1
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20. CTION REMOTE CONTROL Tuning Range 87 5 108 0 MHz Battery Type AAA sized dry battery Mono Usable Sensitivity 0 7 uV Battery Quantity 2 Alternate Channel Selectivity 90 dB Dimensions W x H x D 42 mm 1 21 32 Signal to Noise Ratio 65 dB x 121 mm 4 25 32 Stereo Separation 35 dB x 23 mm 29 32 Capture Ratio 2 0 dB Weight without battery 50 g 1 8 oz MW TUNER SECTION GENERAL Tuning Range 531 1 602 kHz Power Requirement 14 4 V DC Sensitivity IEC Standard 25 1 uV 28 dB 11 16 V allowable Maximum Power Output 45 Wx4 LW TUNER SECTION Maximum Pre Output Voltage 4 V 10k ohms Tuning Range 153 281 kHz Weight 1 8 kg 3 Ibs 15 oz Sensitivity IEC Standard 31 6 uV 30 dB CHASSIS SIZE CD SECTION Width 178 mm 7 Frequency Response 5 20 000 Hz 1 dB Height 50 mm 2 Wow amp Flutter WRMS Below measurable limits Depth 155 mm 6 1 8 Total Harmonic Distortion 0 008 at 1 kHz Dynamic Range 95 dB at 1 kHz NOSEPIECE SIZE Signal to Noise Ratio 95 dB Width 170 mm 6 11 16 Channel Separation 85 dB at 1 kHz Height 46 mm 1 13 16 Depth 24 mm 15 16 PICKUP Wave length 655 nm Laser power CLASS II Due to continuous product improvement specifications and design are subject to change without notice CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Bottom side of player CAUTION Laser radiation when open DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Bottom side of player 41 zn Installation and _Connections Before installing or conn
21. ET input of the CDA 7878R the CD Changer must be used If you use 1 Switching device you will be controllable from the CDA 7878R can connect up to 4 CD Changers If you use 2 Using the KCA 400C Multi Changer Switching Switching devices you can connect up to 6 CD device or the KCA 410C Versatile Link Terminal Changers When using KCA 410C Versatile Link multiple changers can be controlled by the CDA Terminal you can connect two changers and two 7878R external outputs AUX See the Multi Changer Selection section on page 23 for selecting the CD Changers 1 Press the SOURCE button on the CDA 7878R to NOTES activate the CD Changer mode e The controls on the CDA 7878R for CD Changer operation are operative only when a CD Changer is Alternatively press the SOURCE button on the connected oan gt i Remote Control RUE 4187 to activate the CD e The changer indicator illuminates in the CD Changer Changer mode Proceed to step 3 below to mode e The DVD changer optional is controllable from the select the desired CD Changer CDA 7878R as well as the CD changer 1 Press the SOURCE button to activate the CHANGER mode The display shows the Changer disc number and track number NOTE The source indicator varies depending on the connected source SOURCE BAND 2 Press the BAND button on the CDA 7878R or the RUE 4187 to activate the CD Changer Selection mode 2 Press the Disc S
22. GIL HINNE CDA 7878R FM MW LW RDS CD Receiver OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Ger tes MODE D EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d utiliser cet appareil MANUAL DE OPERACION L alo antes de utilizar este equipo ISTRUZIONI PER L USO Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il attrezzatura ANVANDARHANDLEDNING Innan du anv nder utrustningen b r du lisa igenom denna anv ndarhandledning MP3 DHE E DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT ALPINE ELECTRONICS INC Tokyo office 1 1 8 Nishi Gotanda Shinagawa ku Tokyo 141 8501 Japan Tel 03 3494 1101 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC 19145 Gramercy Place Torrance California 90501 U S A Tel 1 800 ALPINE 1 1 800 257 4631 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC Suite 203 7300 Warden Ave Markham Ontario L3R 9Z6 Canada Tel 1 800 ALPINE 1 1 800 257 4631 Yamagata Printing Co Ltd 2 6 34 Takashima Nishi ku Yokohama Kanagawa Japan ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 6 8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough Victoria 3173 Australia Tel 03 9769 0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Kreuzerkamp 7 11 40878 Ratingen Germany Tel 02102 45 50 ALPINE ITALIA S p A Via C Colombo 8 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio MI Italy Tel 02 48 47 81 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE SARL RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280 98 Rue De La Belle Etoile Z I Paris Nord II B P 50016 F
23. K TUNER SUB W y T Ge SUB W CONTRAST switching phase T E F TEREO MONO MUTE i SCROLL BEEP DISC FOLDER SRC DHE x Displayed when you set SUB W to ON NOTE When you press the k lt DN button the display scrolls in the reverse sequence 3 Press the TUNE button to select the FM signal level mode Each press toggles between FM LEVEL HI High and FM LEVEL LO Low 4 Press the SETUP button to activate the normal mode Dr Adjusting Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the kl UP button repeatedly to select CONTRAST 3 Press the TUNE button to adjust the contrast of the display You can adjust in a range of 5 and 5 The initial setting at the factory is 0 Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode Subwoofer On and Off Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the kl UP button repeatedly to select SUB W 3 Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between SUB W ON and SUB W OFF 4 Press the SETUP button after setting the SUB W ON 5 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the SUB W mode SUB W BALANCE VOLUME lt FADER e 6 Rotate Audio Control knob until the desired sound is obtained in each mode Switching the Phase of the Subwoofer Output You can switch the
24. Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between SRC DHE ON and SRC DHE OFF SRC DHE ON You can set the DHE EQ independently for each music source e g radio CD MP3 etc SRC DHE OFF You can set the same DHE EQ for all the music sources at the same time NOTE The initial setting at the factory is SRC DHE OFF 4 Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode Displaying the Title Text It is possible to display the CD title if the title has been previously inputted For details see Titling Discs page 12 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 ID3 tag etc while playing MP3 files 1 Press the TITLE button The mode will change every time the button is pressed About Title and Text Title With this device it is possible to input the CD name refer to page 12 This inputted name is referred to as a title Text Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and track name Such text information is referred to as text CD Changer mode ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY TEXT DISPLAY DISC NAME TEXT DISPLAY TRACK NAME TITLE DISPLAY MP3 mode io ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY FOLDER NAME DISPLAY FILE NAME DISPLAY ID3 TAG DISPLAY 2 F
25. RAME DISPLAY 3 TITLE DISPLAY 1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text NO TEXT will be displayed when the CD contains no text data 2 If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information all the ID3 tag information is displayed e g track name artist name and album name No other information is displayed NO TAG will be displayed when an MP3 file contains no ID3 tag information 3 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3 file are displayed NOTES e Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device depending on the character type e The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text information to be displayed e When the Scroll Setting refer to page 8 is set to SCROLL MANU press and hold the TITLE button for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text information only once TEXT DISPLAY FOLDER NAME DISPLAY FILE NAME DISPLAY or ID3 TAG DISPLAY mode e No Support is displayed when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit e If the title was not previously input is displayed Searching for Titled Discs If a CD is titled you can do a search for it To title CDs refer to Titling Discs on page 12 1 When the unit is in CD Changer mode press and hold the T S M button for at least 2 seconds The title blinks in the display 2 Press the L a DN or BPI UP button to select the desired
26. U e SCROLL AUTO the CD text information the text information of folder and file names and the ID3 tags are scrolled automatically e SCROLL MANU the display is scrolled only when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed and the text information exceeds 12 digits 8 EN 4 When the setting is completed press the SETUP button to return to the normal mode NOTES e Initial mode is SCROLL MANU e The unit scrolls CD text names folder names file names or ID3 tag display The disc titles input manually refer to page 12 cannot be scrolled Setting the AUX Mode V Link 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 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the kl UP button repeatedly to select AUX Each press of the l UP button changes the modes as shown FM LEVEL amp REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER SUB W T T DEMO SUB W T switching phase CONTRAST T T SUB W AUX Mode Display Setting STEREO MONO J DISC T AUX MUTE SCROLL BEEP FOLDER SRC DHE Displayed when you set SUB W to ON zs Displayed when you set AUX IN to ON NOTE If you press the K lt DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence 3 Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between AUX IN ON and AUX IN OFF NOTES e The initial setting at the facto
27. abel side facing up again The movable display will close The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically NOTES The movable display will close and playback will begin When a disc is already inserted press the SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode The mode will change every time the button is pressed gt TUNER gt CD gt CD CHANGER e Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it may result in malfunction of the unit e The display may be dim during low temperatures and immediately after turning on the power The brightness will return to normal as time elapses e The display will stop at the set angle when closing 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 Zen Only when the CD changer is connected To pause playback press the kA button Pressing the All button again will resume playback To eject the disc press the amp button NOTE If the CD does not eject press amp button again for more than 2 seconds with the movable display open Music Sensor Skip About the usable discs We recommend using only compact discs containing the marks shown below You can play CD Rs CD Recordable CD RWs 1 Momentarily press the k lt 4 DN button once
28. an the HPF or lower than the LPF dl ex 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 Time Correction The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the special conditions of the mobile environment 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 7878R 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 The adjustment will be made for each speaker in a step of 0 1 mS 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 0 Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left speaker in the diagram at the left 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 x 1000 5 1 ms Speed of sound 343 m s 765 mph at 20 C
29. as versatilidad y mas ventajas Un cambiador Alpine de CD a ade mas opciones musicales a su equipo de sonido Todos los modelos excepto el CHM S620 pueden controlarse desde las unidades principales de Alpine y proporcionar un sonido de calidad excepcional El modelo CHA S624 es un cambiador de 6 discos de alto rendimiento con el nuevo DAC M y compatibilidad con Ai NET salida digital ptica memoria de titulos de 150 discos y TEXTO CD El modelo CHA 1214 Ai NET admite 12 discos y el modelo CHM S620 Bus M es un cambiador de 6 discos y tama o reducido I caricatori CD Alpine danno di pi Pi scelta pi versatilit pi comodit Un caricatore CD Alpine offre maggiore scelta Tutti i modelli eccetto il modello CHM S620 possono essere controllati tramite le unit di controllo Alpine e producono un suono di qualit eccellente CHA S624 un caricatore a 6 dischi Ai NET compatibile e dotato di un nuovo M DAC di un uscita ottica digitale memorizzazione dei titoli di 150 dischi e CD TEXT Il modello CHA 1214 Ai NET pu contenere un massimo di 12 dischi mentre il modello CHM S620 M Bus un caricatore a 6 dischi ultra compatto Alpines CD v xlare ger mer Fler musikval mer variation st rre bekv mlighet Med Alpines CD v xlare i systemet f r du st rre musikalisk valfrihet Alla modeller utom CHM S620 kan styras fr n Alpines huvudenheter och ger enast ende ljudkvalitet CHA S624 r en h gpresterande v xlare f r 6 skivor
30. atedly to select PI SEEK Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between PI SEEK ON and PI SEEK OFF Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode Receiving Traffic Information 1 Press the T INFO button to activate the Traffic Information mode To cancel the Traffic information mode press the T INFO button again Press the k lt DN or PI UP button to select your desired traffic information station When a traffic information station is tuned in the TP indicator lights up Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast If traffic information is not being broadcast the unit is set in the standby mode When a traffic information broadcast begins the unit automatically receives it and the display shows TRAFFIC INFO for 5 seconds then returns to the previous display When traffic information broadcast is over the unit will automatically set in the standby mode NOTES e Ifthe traffic information broadcast signal falls below a certain level the unit remains in the receiving mode for 1 minute If the signal remains below a certain level for over 1 minute the T INFO indicator blinks e If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received lightly press the T INFO button to skip that traffic information message The TINFO mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic information message e If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic informatio
31. attery post before installing your CDA 7878R This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short circuit Be sure to connect the colour 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 7878R to the fuse box make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA 7878R 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 The CDA 7878R 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 e Be sure to connect the speaker leads to the speaker GC terminal Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body IMPORTANT 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 SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLATION DATE INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN PLACE OF PURCHASE Installation Metal plate aS Detachable
32. consult a physician immediately DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc and results in serious accident An A 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 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 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 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 Precautions e Be sure to disconnect the cable from the b
33. culty s es 39 Tuning to Preset Stations eee 14 Specifications escecceseseetessetrevecsoneoesoeseseeeees 41 RDS Operation Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving KEE 15 installation and Connections Recalling Preset RDS Stations cee 16 Receiving RDS Regional Local Stations 16 Warning T a E TE R EN 42 PI SEEK Setting aniren 17 Caution EE 42 Receiving Traffic Information ssssssssee 17 Precautions a A A ebe 42 PTY Programme Type Tuning 0 17 Installation EE 43 Receiving Traffic Information Connections gnro n AE ESA 44 While Playing CD or Radio 18 Priority PTY Programme Type eseeeeseeeee 18 Displaying Radio Text n se 19 A WARNING Z WARNING This symbol means important instructions Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death A CAUTION This symbol means important instructions Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage 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 NOISE WHILE DRIVING Failure to do so may result in an accident DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER Doi
34. d deactivate the Scan mode 2 Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the desired file 3 Press the MODE button to cancel the File Search Mode The selected file starts to play Repeat Play Press the REPEAT button to play back repeatedly the track being played The track will be played repeatedly Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF to deactivate the repeat play RPT lt off 25 nNn MP3 Operation TUNE Ls Ha DN ki UP SETUP Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection You can set the range of MP3 file selection to entire disc contents or folder contents only 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the Pl UP button repeatedly to select DISC FOLDER track selection range Each press of the l UP button changes the modes as shown FM LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER SUB W y T SCH _ SUB W CONTRAST switching pees T AUX SUBW STEREO MONO MUTE i T SCROLL BEEP DISC FOLDER amp SRC DHE Displayed when you set SUB W to ON NOTE If you press the lt DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence 3 Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between DISC ALL and FOLDER ONLY e DISC ALL plays all the files on one disc e FOLDER ONLY plays files in the selected folder only NOTE The initial setting at the factory is DISC ALL 4 Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode Ze About MP3 CAUTION Except
35. dcasting the same programme R TEXT Radio Text Information 1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency appears in the display 2 Press the F button The AIA indicator will illuminate 3 Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode A Press jiet DN or gt P UP button to tune in the desired RDS station NOTE When the BAND button is pressed for at least 2 seconds while the PS Programme Service Name is being displayed the display shows the station frequency for 5 seconds then returns to the previous display 5 Press the AF button to deactivate the RDS mode 6 Press the F button to activate the normal mode The A9 indicator will turn off Je Recalling Preset RDS Stations 1 2 1 RDS Operation TUNE T INFO S KI UP SETUP F AF Ha DN Press the F button The GZUXfe indicator will illuminate Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode The display shows AF when the RDS mode is activated Press the F button to activate the normal mode The ZUXTq indicator will turn off Press the 1 through 6 buttons in which your desired RDS station is preset If the preset station s signal is weak the unit automatically searches and tunes to a stronger station in the AF Alternative Frequencies list If the preset station and the stations in the AF list cannot be received When the PI SEEK setting is on refer to PI SEEK Setting on page 17 the unit searches again for a
36. de The AAI indicator will turn off NOTE Operate the unit while the SU indicator is illuminated If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds the GNA indicator will turn off Displaying Radio Text Text messages from a radio station can be displayed 1 Tune in a radio station that transmits text messages Press the F button The GZUX indicator illuminates Press the R TEXT button to activate the Radio Text mode The display shows WAIT for a few seconds then starts scrolling the text message It continues until other operation is performed To cancel the Radio Text mode press the R TEXT button Press the F button to return to the normal operation mode The UXTq indicator disappears from the display NOTES e If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a text message properly the display shows NO TEXT for 2 seconds e Operate the unit while the UX q indicator is illuminated If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds the GUNS indicator will turn off Je CD Player Operation SOURCE Pil Haa DN kb UP Opening and Closing the Movable display 1 Press the amp button The movable display will open d REPEAT I gt Playback 1 Press the amp button The movable display will open IN EE Insert a disc with the label side facing up To close the movable display press the amp button 2 Insert a disc with the l
37. during CD play to return to the beginning of the current track If you wish to access the beginning CD ReWritable for audio use on this unit You of a track further back repeatedly press until can also play CD Rs CD RWs containing MP3 you reach the desired track ormaned Audiailos Press the 1 UP button once to advance to e Some of the following CDs may not play on this the beginning of the next track If you wish to unit access the beginning of a track further ahead Flawed CDs CDs with fingerprints CDs press repeatedly until the desired track is exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight reached e g left in the car or this unit CDs recorded NOTE under unstable conditions CDs on which a The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause mode recording failed a re recording was attempted e Use discs with MP3 files written in the format compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 For Fast Forward and Backward details see page 27 1 Press and hold the k lt DN or gt i UP button to quickly move backward or forward until you COMPACT OSE USE reach the desired section of the track DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT On handling Compact Discs CD CD R Repeat Play CD RW e Do not touch the surface e Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight e Do not affix stickers or labels and do not write COMPACT Press the REPEAT button to play back repeatedly the track being played The track will be played repeatedly on th
38. e surface Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF e Clean the disc when it is dusty to deactivate the repeat play e Make sure that there are no bumps around the NOTES disc e Ifa CD Changer is connected and the RPT ALL mode e Do not use commercially available disc is selected the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on the disc selected gt RPT RPT ALL off accessories Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time Never expose the disc to direct e Incase a 6 disc CD changer is connected sunlight Heat and humidity may damage the CD In CD changer mode press the F button to and you may not be able to play it again illuminate the AINA indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds e Incase a 12 disc CD changer is connected In changer mode press the F button twice to illuminate the SU Zell indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds Ze CD Player Operation SOURCE BAND Select buttons 1 through 6 KE F M I X SCAN M I X Random Play 1 Press the M I X button in the play or pause mode Scanning Programmes 1 Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan The tracks on the disc will be played back in a random sequence After all the tracks on the disc have been played back once the player will begin a new random sequence play until the M I X mode is cancelled To cancel M I X play press the M I X button again to turn off the M I X
39. ecting the unit please read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this manual thoroughly for proper use A Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage 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 NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts 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 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 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
40. ecurely re mount the unit e Disc is very dirty Clean the disc e Disc has scratches Change the disc e The pick up lens is dirty Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer CD playback sound skips without vibration e Dirty or scratched disc Clean the disc damaged disc should be replaced Error displays built in CD player only e Mechanical error Press the amp button After the error indication disappears insert the disc again If the above mentioned solution does not solve the problem consult your nearest ALPINE dealer MP3 MP3 is not played back Writing error is occurred The written format is not right Make sure the writing is not failed Or refer to About MP3 on page 26 then write in the format supported by this device dl ex Information Indication for CD Player HI TEMP e Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range NO DISC e No CD is inserted Insert a CD e 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 amp button The movable display will open 2 Press the amp button again for at least 3 seconds while the movable display is open ERROR e Mechanism error 1 Press the amp button and eject the CD If no
41. elect buttons 1 through 6 corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer The selected disc number appears in the display and CD playback starts 3 NOTES e After selecting the desired disc you can operate in the same way as for the CDA 7878R CD player For details please see the CD Operation section The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 3 seconds after step 2 is performed Press the BAND button until the desired CD Changer indicator appears on the display e Ifthe FUNC H indicator is illuminated the Disc NOTE Select buttons become nonfunctional If the selected CD Changer is not connected the display will show NO CHGR When a 12 disc CD Changer is connected To select discs numbered from 1 to 6 the Alternatively press the BAND button on the procedure is the same as for the 6 disc CD Remote Control until the desired changer Changer To select discs numbered from 7 to 12 indicator appears on the display first press the F button This changes the D A To operate the selected changer see CD Player indicator to d Then press the desired Preset button With the F button activated the Preset buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12 NOTE respectively For further details about the external input AUX when using KCA 410C see Setting the AUX Mode V Link on page 8 Operation section 23 nN MP3 Operation SOURCE Pil Ha DN gt
42. essing one of the 1 6 buttons you can also store the adjusted curve 2 While the display is blinking press one of the 1 6 buttons that you want to store NOTE The contents of DHE EQ can be stored The settings of LPS are not stored 7 Press the DSP button to select OFF to return to normal mode NOTE You can also select the frequency band to be adjusted by pressing the E lt DN button or kl UP button Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve 1 Press the DSP button to select EQ MEMORY mode gt EQ lt gt EQ MEMORY lt gt LPS lt gt OFF lt 2 Press the k lt DN button or kl UP button to select your desired curve form the MEMORY 1 MEMORY 6 Direct select Press one of 1 6 buttons to activate your desired curve If you select the PRESET 2 3 Press the DSP button to select OFF to return to normal mode gt EQ lt gt EQ MEMORY lt gt LPS lt gt OFF lt NOTE This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON refer to page 9 Choosing the Listening Position Selector L P S This feature gives the user the ability to adjust the time delay of the 4 main speakers to provide the ideal sound stage for each listener in the car The staging can be optimized for the front passenger driver front passenger and driver or front and rear passengers and driver 1 Press the DISP button to select LPS mode EQ lt gt EQ MEMORY lt gt LPS lt gt
43. for personal enjoyment duplicating audio data including MP3 data or distributing transferring or copying it whether for free or for a fee without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty e What is MP3 MP3 whose official name is MPEG 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 MP3 files contain compressed audio data MP3 encoding is capable of compressing the audio data at extremely high ratios shrinking music files by 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 e Method for creating MP3 files The software used to create MP3 files is widely sold or free from various sources For details on creating MP3 files refer to the user s manual for that software The MP3 files that can be played back by this device have the file extension mp3 Files with no extension cannot be played back e Supported playback sampling rates and bit e Formats supported ee This device supports CD ROM XA Mixed Mode Sampling rates 8 kHz 44 1 kHz bit rates 8 CD Enhanced CD CD Extra and Multi Session 320 kbps This device can not correctly
44. for road noises which would Equalizer Presets 3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of musical source material normally detract from the listeners enjoyment 1 Press the DHE button to activate the DHE selecting mode The display flashes 2 Press the 1 UP button to select the desired mode BASS MODE1 lt gt BASS MODE2 lt gt BASS MODE3 L NON EFFECT lt gt ALL MODE lt gt VOCAL MODE BASS MODE 1 DHE 1 Reproduces tight bass sound BASS MODE 2 DHE 2 Reproduces ample volume bass sound BASS MODE 3 DHE 3 Reproduces bass sound echoing in the core of your car VOCAL MODE DHE4 Reproduces vocal sounds more clearly ALL MODE DHES Reproduces a well balanced and clear sound for all music genres NON EFFECT OFF NOTE Tf you press the A lt DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence Selecting directly Select the desired button 1 through 6 1 BASS MODE1 4 VOCAL MODE 2 BASS MODE2 5 ALL MODE 3 BASS MODE3 6 NON EFFECT OFF 3 When the setting is complete press the DHE button to return to normal mode NOTE This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON refer to page 9 ZR cy 1 Press the DSP button and select the EQ mode The mode will change every time the button is pressed EQ lt gt EQ MEMORY lt gt LPS lt gt OFF e 2 Press either the k lt DN button or the kl UP button
45. he selected mode Turning Mute Mode On Off If a device having the interrupt feature is connected audio will be automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the device This function can be turned ON or OFF from the head unit by following procedure below 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the gt l UP button to select the MUTE mode 3 Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the MUTE mode Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and OFF modes NOTE The initial setting at the factory is MUTE ON A Press the SETUP button again to return to normal operation G Basic Operation SOURCE TUNE Ha DN cite DEFEAT Scroll Setting SETUP This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD TEXT discs as well as the text information of MP3 files folder names and ID3 tags 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the kl UP button repeatedly to select SCROLL Each press of the 1 UP button changes the modes as shown FM LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER SUB W 7 T GES SUBW CONTRAST switching phase T AUX SUB W MUTE STEREO MONO T SCROLL BEEP DISC FOLDER SRC DHE Displayed when you set SUB W to ON NOTE If you press the E amp A DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence 3 Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between SCROLL AUTO and MAN
46. her the sound quality but also the larger the volume of data Media supported The media that this device can play back are CD ROMs CD Rs and CD RWs Corresponding File Systems Encodin This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Ge music CDs WAVE AIFF files and Level 1 or Level 2 other sound files into the specified audio Under the ISO9660 standard compression format there are some restrictions to remember The maximum nested folder depth is 8 including ID3 tag the root directory File folder names are limited Song information such as track titles artist to 31 characters including the extension names album names etc written into MP3 files Valid characters for folder file names are letters A Z all caps numbers 0 9 and _ underscore This device also can playback discs in Joliet RockRidge Apple ISO and other standards that conform to ISO9660 However sometimes the file names folder names etc are not displayed correctly Ze Adjusting the Sound Operation MODE Audio Control Ha DN eee S DHE DSP Preset buttons 1 through 6 Selecting DHE Mode Using digital signal processing technology DHE Digital Harmonics Enhancer operates on harmonic components which determine tone and coloration of the musical instruments The process operates independently on individual frequency bands so each instrument or vocal will be distinct Play back clarity is enhanced to compensate
47. hin 5 seconds the GINA indicator will turn off 172 RDS Operation T INFO d Ha DN ki UP F Receiving Traffic Information While P 1 2 1 laying CD or Radio Press the T INFO button repeatedly until the T INFO indicator appears in the display Press the k lt DN and gt l UP buttons to select a traffic information station if necessary e When a traffic information broadcast starts the unit automatically mutes the CD player or the regular FM broadcast e When the traffic information broadcast finishes the unit automatically returns to the original source play before the traffic information broadcast began e When traffic information stations cannot be received In the tuner mode When the TP signal can no longer be received for over 1 minute the T INFO indicator blinks In the CD mode When the TP signal can no longer be received the traffic information station of another frequency will be selected automatically NOTE The receiver is equipped with the EON Enhanced Other Networks function in order to keep track of additional alternative frequencies to the AF list The EON indicator appears while an RDS EON station is being received If the station being received does not broadcast the traffic information the receiver automatically tunes in the related station that broadcasts the traffic information when it occurs Press the T INFO button to deactivate the Traffic Information mode
48. io frequency appears in the display Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed Each press changes the band gt FM1 gt FM2 gt FM3 MW gt LW Press the TUNE button repeatedly until DX SEEK and SEEK disappear from the display NOTE The initial mode is DX SEEK Press the t DN or ki UP button to move downward or upward one step respectively until the desired station frequency is displayed NOTE The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo FM station is tuned in Radio Operation BAND Preset buttons 1 through 6 Automatic Seek Tuning 1 2 Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency appears in the display Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed Each press changes the band gt FM1 gt FM2 gt FM3 MW gt LW Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and SEEK indicators in the display With the DX Distance mode activated both strong and weak stations will be tuned in the Auto Seek operation Press again to return to the local mode The DX indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will remain illuminated Now only strong stations will be tuned Press the k lt DN or gt l UP button to automatically seek for a station downward or upward respectively The unit will stop at the next station it finds Press the same button again to seek the next station 13 2n 1
49. itle IEN MODE Audio Control Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 2 seconds to record the title NOTES e You can enter 24 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 e The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending upon the model being used e To input a new title one of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted e When you want to erase a title enter the into all spaces The operations described in steps 3 to 6 must be made within 10 seconds The input mode will be cancelled if no action is taken for over 10 seconds Removing power from the unit may delete these titles Use caution when manipulating the power cord symbol Erasing Disc Title 1 Press the TITLE button to select the titling mode Then press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds Press and hold the kA button for at least 2 seconds to activate the title scanning mode The title in the display will blink Press the k lt DN or kl UP button repeatedly until the title you want to erase is displayed Press and hold the kA button for at least 2 seconds to erase the title displayed Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 2 seconds to cancel the title erasing mode NOTE You cannot erase CD TEXT SOURCE ka DN ki UP TUNE Manual Tuning 1 2 Press the SOURCE button until a rad
50. just more channels repeat steps 10 to 11 d Ex Remote Control Operation Battery Replacement Applicable battery Use two AAA sized dry batteries or equivalent 1 Opening the battery cover Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing the direction of arrow 2 Replacing the battery Put the batteries in the case observing the polarities as illustrated 3 Closing the cover Push the cover as illustrated until a click is heard 38 EN In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem 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 Basic No function or display e Vehicle s ignition is off If connected following instructions the unit will not operate with the vehicle s ignition off e Improper power lead connections Check power lead connections e Blown fuse Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit replace with the proper value if necessary e Internal micro computer malfunctioned due to interference noise etc Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article Radio Unable to receive stations e 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
51. lt u FILE SEARCH FOLDER DN FOLDER UP Playing MP3 Files You can play CD ROMs CD Rs and CD RWs containing MP3 files on this unit Use the format compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 For further information about playing or storing MP3 files refer to pages 26 27 before using the unit 1 Press the amp button The movable display will open ZN Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the label side facing up 2 Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the label side facing up The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically The movable display will close and playback will begin When a disc is already inserted press the SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode The mode will change every time the button is pressed E TUNER gt CD gt CD CHANGER Only when the CD changer is connected 3 To pause playback press the B ll button Pressing the All button again will resume playback Sie MODE Audio Control Sei M I X REPEAT SCAN A To eject the disc press the amp button NOTES e The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data e The MP3 indicator is lit during MP3 playback Music Sensor Skip 1 Momentarily press the kaa DN button once during CD play to return to the beginning of the current file or track If you wish to access the beginning of a track further back repeatedly press until you reach the desired file or track Pre
52. med en ny M D A omvandlare kompatibel med Ai NET optisk digitalutgang titelminne f r 150 skivor och CD TEXT Modellen CHA 1214 Ai NET rymmer 12 skivor och modellen CHM S620 M Bus r en superkompakt v xlare f r 6 skivor ENGLISH Contents CD Player Operation Operating Instructions Opening and Closing the Movable display 20 A Playback ssccscsecbissssssssssebissstectescages dees 20 Music Sensor Gkap 21 GAWARNING Fast Forward and Backward eee 21 WARNING ec eccccececccceccececeecececcceececeeccecsceeees 2 Repeat EE 21 CAUTION ee 2 MIN Random Play sssscustseussaeieeeiee 22 PRECAUTIONS cocccceccoceccoccoceccoccoceccocecceceoce 2 Scanning Programmes 0 0 0 0 eeeeseeeeeeeeeeee 22 Controlling CD Changer Optional 23 P Basic Operation MP3 Operation EE 23 Detaching the Front Dance 4 Playing MP3 les 24 Attaching the Front Panel 0 ce eeeeeeeeseeeeeees 4 Music Sensor Skip ceccesceeseeseeeteeeeeeteeees 24 Initial System Start Up s 4 Fast Forward and Backward c ccceceeeeeee 25 Turning Power On and Off EE 5 Selecting Folders A 25 Display Angle Adjustment csseeeeee 5 File Search EE 25 Adjusting Volume Balance Between Left and Repeat Bay EE 25 Right Fader Between Front and Rear 5 MIN Random Play ccsscesscsssessseestssseessees 25 Adjusting Source Signal Level enen 6 Scanning Programmes cccecceeseseeeeteees 25 Adjusting Display Co
53. mi jam mi Bottom of the unit h ea 3WAY mif E Ki Amplifier Subwoofers mii jam mii cl F R Sub W e Side of the unit l me D e Speakers A a Rear Left White OI 4 DEES hite Black ron S Grey Black Sch Front Right KE Violet Black CO SEH sl Rear Right d When Subwoofer is set to OFF Output is from Rear speakers When Subwoofer is set to ON Output is from Subwoofer For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON OFF see Subwoofer On and Off on page 6 To prevent external noise from entering 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 90 EE Antenna Receptacle Connect to the supplied ISO antenna convertor plug Audio Interrupt In Lead Pink Black Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular phone which provides ground shorting when a call is received Remote Turn On Lead Blue White Connect this lead to the rem
54. n the changed volume level will be memorized When traffic information is received next time the volume level will be automatically adjusted to the level memorized e In the T INFO mode the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations 1 2 PTY Programme Type Tuning Press the F button The qU Xfq indicator will illuminate Press the PTY button to activate the PTY mode The Programme Type of the station being currently received will be displayed for 5 seconds If there is no receivable PTY broadcast NO PTY will be displayed for 5 seconds NOTE If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after pressing the PTY button the PTY mode will be automatically cancelled Press the k lt DN and gt UP buttons within 5 seconds after activating the PTY mode to choose the desired programme type while the PTY programme type is being displayed Each press scrolls the programme type by one m LIGHT M amp CLASSICS OTHER M lt lt Press the PTY button within 5 seconds after selecting the programme type to start searching for a station in the selected programme type The chosen programme type indicator blinks during searching and lights when a station is found If no station is found NO PTY will be displayed for 5 seconds Press the F button to activate the normal mode The A9 indicator will turn off NOTE Operate the unit while the SU df indicator is illuminated If no buttons are pressed wit
55. ng 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 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 Zo 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 Centre for repairing DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES 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 FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION Failure to do so may
56. ntrat 6 Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection 26 Subwoofer On and SE SE E About ME sde naenin eaei He Switching the Phase of the Subwoofer Output P P P Setting the Subwoofer Output g E H Adjusting the Sound Operation Sound Beep Guide Function ce eee 7 SE E KEE Ss Scroll Sein nee 8 Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve 2 Setting the AUX Mode V Link eee 8 Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve 29 Demonstration cccccssesesesssesesessseseseeseseseseees 9 Choosing the Listening Position IR EE 9 Selector LBS sicaissapsseccseraverivensaaannveasenes 29 Switching the Tuner Mode 9 The Crossover Time Correction esse 30 Blackout Mode On and OP 10 Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Time Switching the Display Modes ccee 10 Correction ge Pete Bee 32 Setting the DHE EQ for each Music Source 10 Recalling the Stored Crossover Displaying the Title Text 0 eee 11 Time Correction Settings c ecceeseseees 33 E for Titled Discs ss ssssssssssssssseesen e Customized Sound Database eu 34 Frasing Disc Tile 19 Remote Control Operation P P Controls on Remote Control 35 dE slay 13 Operating the Audio Processor cee 36 A GE EE Battery Replacement 000 0 eee eeeereeeees 38 utomatic Seek Tuning n se 13 S Manual Storing of Station Presets 14 Information Automatic Memory of Station Presets 14 In Case of Diffi
57. ontrol Power Button Press the button to turn the power on off Source Button Press to select the audio source kA Button Press the button to switch between the Play and Pause modes for CD ANGLE AY Buttons Press the button to adjust the angle of the movable display Band Programme Button Radio mode BAND Button Press the button and the band will change as shown below gt FM1 FM2 FM3 MW LW CD Changer mode To switch the disc mode Volume Adjustment Buttons To increase the volume level Press the button To decrease the volume level Press the Lv button A Button Radio mode Pressing the button will select in ascending order stations programmed into the radio s presets as shown below 1 2 CD MP3 mode Press the Folder Select UP Button to select the folder CD Changer mode DISC Select UP Button Press the button to select a disc in ascending order 6 S ka DN Button Radio mode SEEK DN Button CD mode Press the button to go back to the beginning of the current track kl UP Button Radio mode SEEK UP Button CD mode Press the button to advance to the beginning of the next track Vv Button Radio mode Pressing the button will select in descending order stations programmed into the radio s presets as shown below
58. ote turn on lead of your amplifier or signal processor 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 Power Antenna Lead Blue Connect this lead to the B terminal of your power antenna if applicable NOTE 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 Fuse Holder 15A Battery Lead Yellow Connect this lead to the positive post of the vehicle s battery ISO Power Supply Connector Ground Lead Black 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 Ai NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product CD changer Equalizer etc equipped with Ai NET Power Supply Connector ISO Connector Speaker Output Left Rear Speaker Output Lead Green The system whose frequency range is divided between the high frequency range and the low frequency range The position of switching the switch F R Sub W Front high range speaker L Front high range speaker R Rear high range speaker L Low range speaker L Rear high range speaker R Low range speaker R e AAO 8 O Siss
59. phase of the subwoofer output to NORMAL 0 or REVERSE 180 To select the desired phase 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the IUP button to select Switching the phase of the SUB W SUB W NORMAL or REVERSE mode 3 Press the TUNE button to select NORMAL 0 or REVERSE 180 NOTE The initial setting at the factory is SUB W NORMAL 4 Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode Setting the Subwoofer Output You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural Make sure to set the correct output for your subwoofer type 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the PUP button to select Switching the SUB W monaural Stereo SUB W STEREO or MONO mode 3 Press the TUNE button to select SUB W STEREO or MONO SUB W STEREO Subwoofer stereo L R output SUB W MONO Subwoofer monaural output NOTE The initial setting at the factory is SUB W STEREO 4 Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode Sound Beep Guide Function This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending upon the button pressed 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the 1 UP button repeatedly to select BEEP 3 Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between BEEP ON and BEEP OFF NOTE The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON 4 Press the SETUP button to set t
60. play back discs Note that for sampling rates such as 11 025 kHz recorded with Track At Once or packet writing this device s frame display Page 11 may not display correctly e Order of tracks Track playback is based on the pathname order IDS tags used for the files when they were written to the CD This device supports ID3 tag v1 If ID3 tag data is in an MP3 file this device can e When CD audio and MP3 files are both present display the title track title artist name and album on a disk playback starts from Folder No 2 name ID3 tag data Also the track display for CD audio data playback This device can only display single byte is the track numbers recorded on the disc alphanumeric characters and the underscore For non supported characters No Support is displayed Terminology 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 This device can only display up to 64 characters for each data item Producing MP3 discs MP3 files are prepared then written to a CD R or Sampling rate CD RW using CD R writing software Each disc can hold up to 255 files folders including Root Folders 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 level is sampled recorded 44 100 times per second The higher the sampling rate the hig
61. power consumption This additional power enhances the sound quality Press and hold the B OUT button for at least 2 seconds to start the blackout mode By doing so the display will turn off NOTE 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 To cancel the blackout mode press and hold the B OUT button for at least 2 seconds Switching the Display Modes You can select the display pattern mode from three display patterns You can also deactivate the display 1 Press the DISP DISPLAY button to select the desired Display pattern mode Each press changes the display patterns gt Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Display OFF Setting the DHE EQ for each Music Source You can set the DHE EQ independently for each music source e g radio CD MP3 etc DISP B OUT T S M SETUP 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds Je 2 Press the kl UP button repeatedly to select SRC DHE Each press of the l UP button changes the modes as shown FM LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER SUB W M t Pee _ SUB W CONTRAST switching phase T P sen ND TEREO MONO MUTE i SCROLL BEEP DISC FOLDER SRC DHE Displayed when you set SUB W to ON NOTE If you press the A lt DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence 3
62. re 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 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 Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer 3 EN Basic Operation E POWER RESET MODE Audio Control ANGLE Detaching the Front Panel Attaching the Front Panel 1 Press and hold the POWER button for at least 2 1 First insert the right side of the front panel into seconds to turn off the power the main unit Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit 2 Press the amp Release button at upper left side until the front panel pops out 2 Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit 3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out Ke NOTES e The front panel may become hot in normal usage NOTE especially the connector terminals on the back of the Before attaching the front panel make sure that there is front panel This is not a malfunction no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign
63. re performing the following procedures refer to Crossover page 30 and Time Correction page 31 1 Press and hold the DIVIDER button for at least 2 seconds Adjust the cut off frequency slope 2 Press the BAND button to select the channel to adjust 2 way system m gt Low range LPF Front High range HPF Rear High range HPF el 3 way system m Low range LPF Mid range HPF ____ High range HPF Mid range LPF _ Press the MODE button to activate the Output Level adjusting mode 3 Press the k lt DN or ki UP button to select the desired cut off frequency point cross over point 2 way system You can select the frequency from 20 Hz to 200 Hz 1 3 octave step for each channel 3 way system Low range LPF Mid range HPF You can select the frequency from 20 Hz to 200 Hz 1 3 octave step Mid range LPF High range HPF You can select the frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 3 octave step de A Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust the slope Slope can be adjusted to FLAT 6 12 18 or 24 db oct To adjust another channel repeat steps 2 to 4 When the adjustment is completed press the DIVIDER button Adjust the output level 6 Press the BAND to select the channel to be adjusted 2 way system Low Low Front high range L E range R range L Rear high Rear high Front high range R range L
64. ry is AUX IN OFF e You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the kaa DN or Pi UP button after AUX IN ON is set select the AUX mode display setting and then press the TUNE button e When connecting the KCA 410C you can set two AUX mode displays 4 Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode 5 To adjust the volume etc first press the SOURCE button and select the AUX mode then make the necessary adjustment NOTE When using the Versatile Link Terminal KCA 410C you can connect two external inputs To select the mode press the BAND button on the unit Demonstration This unit has a Demonstration feature which simulates the display functions 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the 1 UP button to select the DEMO mode Each press changes the modes as shown FM LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER SUB W Vu T SE SUR CONTRAST switching phase T AUX SUB W MUTE STEREOIMONO T t SCROLL amp BEEP DISC FOLDER SRC DHE Displayed when you set SUB W to ON NOTE If you press the F amp A DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence 3 Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the DEMO mode Each press toggles between DEMO ON and DEMO OFF If no button is pressed for 30 seconds the DEMO mode activates NOTES e The initial setting at the factory is DEMO OFF e To quit DEMO mode set to DEMO OFF A Press the SETUP button again to return
65. s 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 centre 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 Centre Centre New Hole Hole Disc NX Bumps Outside Bumps Irregular Shaped Discs Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use any special shape discs Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism Installation Location Make sure the CDA 7878R will not be installed in a location subjected to e Direct sun and heat e High humidity and water e Excessive dust e Excessive vibrations Correct Handling 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 O INCORRECT x Cam Disc Cleaning Fingerprints dust or soil on the surface of the disc could CORRECT Lei cause the CD player to skip For routine cleaning wipe the playing surface with a clean soft cloth from the cent
66. s properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard Install the Detachable Front Panel Z La D Lock pin Removal 1 Remove the DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL 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 3 Pull the unit out keeping it unlocked as you do so lt JAPANESE CAR gt Face Plate Screws M5 x 8 Included CDA 7878R Ground Lead NOTE Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw already attached to the vehicle s chassis A n Installation and _Connections Connections 4 Ve ISO Antenna Convertor Plug Ante na al All ISO Antenna Plug Pink Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN EE o vehicle phone Blue White REMOTE TURN ON PEEP lt _ To power antenna Red IGNITION ignition Key Blue POWERANT choke coil Yellow BATTERY Changer Ai NET Sold Separately E pis D Speakers UH dim im gt e Amplifier o Front UH GJ Im G mi h gt ON Ai NET wilh bm m O NORM EQ DIV CG Amplifier e Rear
67. ss the DIVIDER button to return to normal mode NOTES e About the 2 way 3 way system You can switch to 2way 3 way system mode with the 2 way 3 way switch on the side of the unit See on page 45 3WAY When setting to 3 WAY The unit can be operated in 3 way system When setting to F R Sub W The unit can be operated in 2 way system F R Sub W e You cannot use the L P S and Time Correction at the same time Recalling the Stored Crossover Time Correction Settings 1 Press the DIVIDER button DU MEMORY 2 Press the lt 4 DN or BPI UP button to select the stored content Memory 1 or Memory 2 Direct Recalling Press the 1 or 2 button to recall the stored adjustment 3 Press the DIVIDER button to return to normal mode NOTE If you press the MODE button in step 2 the unit switches to adjusting mode dE Adjusting the Sound Operation MODE Audio Control Ha DN kb UP Customized Sound Database The unit is equipped with a Customized Sound Database that creates the most suitable sound for your car type You can fine tune the sound effects by inputting the size of your front speaker or tweeter whether there is a Subwoofer and the material of your seats 1 2 Press and hold the CSD button for at least 2 seconds Set your car type Rotate the Audio Control knob to select your car type then press the MODE button Setting the front speaker Rotate
68. ss the kl UP button once to advance to the beginning of the next file or track If you wish to access the beginning of a track further ahead press repeatedly until the desired file or track is reached NOTES e The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause mode e Files are played back in their pathname order which was used when they were written to the CD Fast Forward and Backward M I X Random Play 1 Press and hold the kaa DN or ki UP button to 1 Press the M I X button in the play or pause mode quickly move backward or forward until you The files or tracks on the disc will be played back reach the desired section of the file in a random sequence After all the files and Note tracks on the disc have been played back once There is no audio output during fast forward backward the player will begin a new random sequence for MP3 files play until the M I X mode is cancelled e To cancel M I X play press the M I X button Selecting Folders again to turn off the M I X 1 Press the FOLDER DN or FOLDER UP button to M 1 X lt gt off select the folder Scanning Programmes File Search 1 Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan You can locate all the files on a disc and play mode them The first 10 seconds of each file or track will be played back in succession 1 Press the FILE SEARCH button during playback The unit switches to File Search Mode To stop scanning press the SCAN button an
69. station in the PI Programme Identification list If there are still no stations receivable in the area the unit displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset indicator disappears If the signal level of the Regional Local station being tuned becomes too weak to receive press the same preset button to tune in a Regional station in other district NOTE For presetting the RDS stations refer to the Radio Operation section The RDS stations can be preset in the FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands only Dr Preset buttons 1 through 6 PTY Receiving RDS Regional Local Stations 1 2 4 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds to activate the setting mode Press the ki UP button repeatedly to select REGIONAL Each press of the kl UP button scrolls the modes as shown FM LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER SUB W T GE SUB W CONTRAST switching phase T AUX SUB W MUTE STEREO MONO T T SCROLL BEEP DISC FOLDER SRC DHE Displayed when you set SUB W to ON NOTE If you press the E amp A DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the REGIONAL mode In the REGIONAL OFF mode the unit automatically keeps receiving the related local RDS station Press the SETUP button to deactivate the setting mode PI SEEK Setting 1 2 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds Press the ki UP button repe
70. system whose frequency range is divided among the high frequency range mid frequency range and the low frequency range The position of switching the switch 3WAY High range speaker L Mid range speaker L High range speaker R Mid range speaker R gt Low range speaker L Low range speaker R Output of this unit Front output Rear output SUB W output NOTES e Use the SUB W output cord to connect the unit to the Low Range speaker e You can use the built in amplifier to output the Front output Rear output e You cannot adjust the FADER when setting to 3 WAY d n
71. t ejecting consult your Alpine dealer 2 When the error indication remains after ejecting press the amp button again If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the amp button for a few times consult your Alpine dealer NOTE When the ERROR is displayed In case that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing the amp button press the RESET switch refer to page 4 and press the amp button again If not ejecting consult your Alpine dealer AU Indication for CD Changer HI TEMP e Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range ERROR 01 e Malfunction in the CD Changer 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 e Magazine ejection not possible Press the magazine eject button If the magazine does not eject consult your Alpine dealer ERROR 02 e A disc is left inside the CD Changer 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 e No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer Insert a magazine e No indicated disc Choose another disc Specifications FM TUNER SE
72. tations in the selected band They will be stored into buttons Preset 1 to 6 in order of signal strength When the automatic memory has been completed the tuner goes to the station stored in the preset location No 1 NOTE If no stations are stored the tuner will return to the original station you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began Tuning to Preset Stations 1 2 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired band is displayed Press the station Preset button that has your desired radio station in memory The display shows the band preset number with a triangle and frequency of the station selected RDS Operation SOURCE ka DN ki UP F AF j i Tips Setting RDS Reception Mode and e When the unit receives the PTY31 Emergency Receiving RDS Stations Broadcast signal the unit will show ALARM in the display automatically e The RDS digital data includes the followings The RDS Radio Data System is a radio i PI Programme Identification information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of PS Programme Service Name regular FM broadcast The RDS allows you to AF List of Alternative Frequencies receive a variety of information such as traffic TP Traffic Programme information station names and to automatically TA Traffic Announcement re tune to a stronger transmitter that is PTY Programme Type R EON Enhanced Other Networks broa
73. to normal operation Defeat Use the DEFEAT button to return the previously adjusted settings of DHE EQ and CSD Customized Sound Database to the factory default settings 1 Press and hold the DEFEAT button for at least 2 seconds to turn Defeat on To cancel Defeat press and hold the DEFEAT button again for at least 2 seconds Switching the Tuner Mode The CDA 7878R incorporates the MAX TUNE PRO for the highest quality tuner audio Moreover you can choose between 3 settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the gt l UP button repeatedly to select TUNER 3 Press the TUNE button to switch the TUNER mode TUNER HI FI gt TUNER NORMAL gt TUNER STABLE e TUNER NORMAL Standard setting e TUNER HI FI Sound quality priority setting e TUNER STABLE Noiseless priority setting NOTES e The initial setting at the factory is NORMAL This is the best compromise between sound quality and noise immunity e If you switch the tuner to HI FI mode and find the station is too noisy we recommend you change back to the NORMAL mode 4 When the setting is completed press the SETUP button to return to the normal mode 9 EN Basic Operation TUNE Ha DN sru BSS TITLE Blackout Mode On and Off When the Blackout mode is turned on the display will turn off to reduce
74. vel may also be adjusted Movable display e When setting the 3WAY 2WAY switch page 45 to 3WAY you cannot adjust the FADER mode 2 Rotate the Audio Control knob until the desired sound is obtained in each mode NOTE Depending on the connected devices some functions and display indications do not work The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different angles depending upon user preference 1 Press the ANGLE AY button to adjust the angle of the movable display NOTES e The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position e The adjusted angle of the display is stored in memory There is no need to re adjust the angle when the power is turned back on 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 5 EN Basic Operation TUNE L vs Ha DN ki UP Adjusting Source Signal Level MODE Audio Control SETUP If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is too great adjust the FM signal level as follows 1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2 seconds 2 Press the kl UP button repeatedly to select FM LEVEL Each press of the I UP button scrolls the modes as follows FM LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEE

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