R EN CDA-7892E CH FM/AM CD Receiver • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ES ES IT 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.
CHA-S634 CHA-1214 • CD changer for CDA-7892E. • CDA-7892E 用 CD 換碟機。 • CD changer for CDA-7892E. • CDA-7892E 用 CD 換碟機。 CHM-S630 Alpine CD Changers Give You More! More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience. The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus model is a super-compact 6-disc changer with a CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.
ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .................................................. 2 CAUTION ................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 2 Radio Operation Manual Tuning ................................................ 16 Automatic Seek Tuning .................................. 16 Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 17 Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 17 Tuning to Preset Stations .......
WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. 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.
Never Attempt the Following Installation Location 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. Make sure the CDA-7892E will not be installed in a location subjected to: • • • • Direct sun and heat High humidity and water Excessive dust Excessive vibrations Correct Handling Do not drop the disc while handling.
Basic Operation POWER RESET MODE (Rotary encoder) • Controllable with Remote Control This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. • Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor. Remote control sensor CLK MUTE ANGLE 8 9 Detaching the Front Panel 1 2 3 Press and hold the POWER button for more than 3 seconds to turn off the power. Press the (Release) button at left side until the front panel pops out.
Display Angle Adjustment Movable display Audio Mute Function Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB. 1 The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different angles depending upon user preference. 1 Press the ANGLE 89 button to adjust the angle of the movable display. Press the MUTE button to activate the MUTE mode. The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB. Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the audio back to its previous level.
Basic Operation Setting the Treble Control g DN BAND Rotary encoder You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 1 Press the CENTER f button to select the TREBLE (treble Center frequency) control mode. → BASS → TREBLE → normal mode f UP X-OVER CENTER f 2-1Setting the treble Center frequency: Press g DN or f UP button to select the desired treble Center frequency. → 10.0kHz ↔ 12.5kHz ↔ 15.0kHz ↔ 17.
NOTES • If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the setup menu returns to the normal audio display. • These functions are inoperative when an external, Ai-NET processor is connected. • If HPF, LPF, Bass Control and Treble Control are all set to ON, depending on the Bass Control and Treble Control settings, you may not be able to reinforce the sound effect. • Except when the HPF and LPF is turned OFF, the subwoofer is in monaural mode.
Basic Operation NOTES SOURCE • Any manual time correction adjustments will also affect corrections made in Bass Focus. • Time Correction mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds. Rotary encoder BAND Example of Steps 2 and 3 Setting (1) After entering corrections for the front (left and right) speakers in STEP 15, the time difference is 1.5 ms for both front-left and front-right speakers. MX T. CORR Bass Focus 1.5ms 1.
Setting the MX Mode Time Difference Table Number of Steps Time Difference (ms) Number of Steps Time Difference (ms) Number of Steps Time Difference (ms) 0 0.0 14 1.4 28 2.8 1 0.1 15 1.5 29 2.9 2 0.2 16 1.6 30 3.0 3 0.3 17 1.7 31 3.1 4 0.4 18 1.8 32 3.2 5 0.5 19 1.9 33 3.3 6 0.6 20 2.0 34 3.4 7 0.7 21 2.1 35 3.5 8 0.8 22 2.2 36 3.6 9 0.9 23 2.3 37 3.7 10 1.0 24 2.4 38 3.8 11 1.1 25 2.5 39 3.9 12 1.2 26 2.6 40 - 98 4.0 - 9.
Basic Operation Displaying the Title/Text SOURCE g DN -/J DISP TITLE Rotary encoder/Q.S. f UP It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been previously inputted. For details, see “Titling Disc/ Stations” (page 11). Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be displayed if connecting a CD text compatible CD changer and playing a CD text compatible disc in the changer.
∗1 The display is shown with a CD-TEXT compatible 6 changer is connected. 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). All other tag data is ignored. “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.
SETUP Operation 5 SOURCE BAND Rotary encoder/MODE Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the SUB-W mode. → SUB-W → BALANCE → FADER VOLUME ← DEFEAT ← Press the g DN or f UP button after selecting the SUB-W mode, and the subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBW NOR (0°) or SUBW REV (180°). 6 Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is g DN f UP obtained in each 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 2 3 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select the MUTE mode.
SETUP Operation PWR ON: The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier. Speakers BAND SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT REAR g DN f UP SPEAKER LEFT REAR When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the buit-in amplifier. The power output is set to OFF by the following procedure. 2 3 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select "PWR".
Setting the Defeat of the External Input When auxiliary devices such as a TV or video game etc. are used with this unit, you can use the audio function to set the mode between BASS, TREBLE and MX Defeat ON/OFF. 1 2 3 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select "INT." Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between INT ON and INT OFF. When using Initial mode, set this to ON. When the Initial mode is not selected, set this to OFF.
Radio Operation Automatic Seek Tuning SOURCE TUNE/A.ME BAND 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: → FM1 → FM2 → AM g DN f UP Preset buttons (1 through 6) 3 Manual 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.
Manual Storing of Station Presets Tuning to Preset Stations 1 1 2 2 3 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) that you want to store the station on for at least 2 seconds. The selected station is stored. The display shows the band, preset No. with a triangle (9) and station frequency memorized. 3 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode.
CD Player Operation When a disc is already inserted, press the SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode. SOURCE The mode will change every time the button is pressed. -/J → TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER∗ (∗ Only when the CD changer is connected) 3 g DN f UP F REPEAT M.I.X. SCAN c 4 To pause playback, press the -/J button. Pressing the -/J button again will resume playback. To eject the disc, press the c button. NOTES Opening and Closing the Movable display 1 Press the c button.
Music Sensor (Skip) M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 1 Momentarily press the g DN button once during CD play to return to the beginning of the current track. If you wish to access the beginning of a track further back, repeatedly press until you reach the desired track. To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button again to turn off the M.I.X. Press the f UP button once to advance to the beginning of the next track.
CD Player Operation Multi-Changer Selection SOURCE BAND Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers. When operating two or more changers, the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you can connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2 Switching devices, you can connect up to 6 CD Changers. When using KCA410C (Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers and two external outputs (AUX).
MP3 Changer Operation (Optional) Fast Forward and Backward Disc Select buttons (1 through 6) SOURCE -/J Rotary encoder REPEAT 1 Press and hold the g DN or f UP button to quickly move backward or forward until you reach the desired section of the file. Selecting Folders g DN f UP F FOLDER DN FOLDER UP FILE SEARCH Perform the following operation within 5 seconds after the F button has been pressed and the FUNC indicator has lit.
MP3 Changer Operation (Optional) Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection BAND You can set the range of MP3 file selection to “entire disc contents” or “folder contents only.” 1 2 g DN f UP SETUP M.I.X. SCAN 3 M.I.X. (Random Play) Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode. The files on the disc will be played back in a random sequence. After all files on the disc have been played back, play will shift to the next disc. To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button to turn off the M.I.X.
Information In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic No function or display. • Vehicle's ignition is off.
Information Indication for CD Player HI TEMP • Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature. - The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range. NO DISC • No CD is inserted. - Insert a CD. • Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the unit does not start to play or eject the disc. - Remove the disc by following these steps: 1) Press the c button. The movable display will open.
Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms) 80 dB 80 dB 45 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 531 – 1,602 kHz 22.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. 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.
Installation Metal plate Detachable 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. 1 Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDA-7892E.
Installation and Connections Connections 1 POWER ANT 2 Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON 3 Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Blue Antenna To power antenna To amplifier or equalizer 4 To vehicle phone Choke coil Red IGNITION 5 Yellow BATTERY 6 Black GND 7 Ignition Key 8 Battery SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray ! Gray/ Black " Speakers Front right Violet/ Black # SPEAKER RIGHT REAR : Ai-NET NORM EQ/DIV 9 SPEAKER LEFT REAR Violet $ Green % Rear right Green/ Black & ~ White/ Black SPEAKER
1 Antenna Receptacle # Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black) 2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable. $ Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet) 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. 3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor.
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