R EN FM/AM CD Player FM/AM CD Receiver CDA-7998/CDA-7897 FR ES • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. ES • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. 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.
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ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .................................................. 3 CAUTION ................................................... 3 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3 Basic Operation Opening the Front Panel ................................... 5 Hiding the Front Panel ...................................... 5 Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 5 Turning Power On and Off ...............................
CD Player Operation Opening and Closing the Movable display ..... 24 Playback .......................................................... 24 Music Sensor (Skip) ........................................ 25 Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 25 Repeat Play ..................................................... 25 M.I.X (Random Play) ..................................... 26 Scanning Programs ......................................... 26 Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ...............
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.
WARNING Correct Handling PRECAUTIONS 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. 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.
Basic Operation Initial System Start-Up POWER Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, after installing the CD changer, etc., or after changing the car battery. RESET 1 2 c Make sure that the power of the unit is off. If the power is on, press and hold the POWER button for at least 3 seconds to turn off the unit. Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen, or any other pointed object.
Basic Operation Displaying Time BAND MODE SOURCE CLK Preset buttons (1 through 6) 1 Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the time is displayed.
4 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking. The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the minute adjustment. The time can be manually set by pressing the MODE button. NOTE To synchronize the clock to a time signal, press the MODE button for at least 3 seconds after setting the “hour.” Minutes will be indicated as 00. If you press the MODE button for more than 3 seconds when the display shows over “30,” hours will advance.
Basic Operation About the Crossover 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 crossover 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).
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover < 3 WAY System > 2 → LOW → MID-L → MID-H → HIGH Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Crossover ”(Page 8) 1 Press and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3 seconds. 3 < 2 WAY System > 2 Press the BAND button to select desired parameter. < CDA-7998 > → SUB.W → REAR → FRONT < CDA-7897 > → LOW(Subwoofer) → FRONT-HI → REAR-HI 3 4 5 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired output level. Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.
Basic Operation BAND Preset buttons (1 through 6) T. CORR Rotary encoder Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings 1 2 3 Press and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3 seconds. About the 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.
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* × 1000 = 5.1 (ms) *Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction value of 5.
Basic Operation BAND MODE Preset buttons (1 through 6) SOURCE 3.0ms 1.5ms 1.5ms 1.5ms 1.5ms ∗ MX T.CORR Rotary encoder 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. 1.5ms 1.5ms Tips * Subwoofer speaker.
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Time Correction”(Page 10) 1 Make time corrections by pressing the T.CORR button. Each press changes the modes as follows: → Bass Focus mode → Time correction mode → Normal mode 2 Select a speaker to be adjusted by pressing the BAND button.
Basic Operation Blackout Mode On and Off B.OUT TITLE MODE / Q.S. When the Blackout mode is turned on, the display will turn off to reduce power consumption. This additional power enhances the sound quality. 1 Press and hold the B.OUT button for at least 3 seconds to start the blackout mode. By doing so the display will turn off.
Titling Discs/Stations Radio mode ——————— Frequency Display → → ——————— Calendar/Clock Display (CDA-7998 only) → Clock Display Frequency Display (CDA-7897 only) → Title Display Frequency Display It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations. You cannot input titles on MP3 discs.
Basic Operation Switching the Display Modes -/J DISP TITLE You can select the display pattern mode from ten display patterns (six display patterns for CDA-7897). 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 < CDA-7998 > g DN f UP Erasing Disc Title/Station Title 1 2 3 4 5 Press the TITLE button to select the titling mode. Then, press and hold for at least 3 seconds.
SETUP Operation Dimmer Control (CDA-7897 only) BAND Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if you feel the unit's backlighting is too bright at night. MODE 1 2 g DN f UP SETUP Switching the Tuner Mode The CDA-7998/CDA-7897 incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between 3 settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage.
SETUP Operation Turning Mute Mode On/Off SOURCE BAND 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 g DN f UP SETUP 3 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.
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) Amplifier 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 2 3 Amplifier Front right Rear left Rear right Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. P-IC ON: The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier. Press the f UP or g DN button to select the AUX mode. Speakers Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between ON and OFF.
SETUP Operation Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-7897 only) BAND You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility. 1 2 g DN f UP SETUP Rotary encoder 3 Demonstration 4 This unit has a Demonstration feature which simulates the display functions. 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 DEMO mode. Press the BAND button to turn on or off the DEMO mode. Each press toggles between ON and OFF.
Switching the Animation Display type (CDA-7998 only) You can select your favorite animation display from five types of Pattern3 in “Switching the Display Modes.” 1 2 3 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the g DN or f UP button to select ANIMATION mode. Press the BAND to select your preferred display type. → OFF → type1 → type2 → type3 → type4 → type5 4 Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.
Radio Operation 3 TUNE / A.ME SOURCE BAND Preset buttons (1 through 6) 4 g DN f UP Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and SEEK (LOCAL) 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 (LOCAL) indicator will remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will be tuned.
Automatic Memory of Station Presets Tuning to Preset Stations 1 2 1 2 3 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 stations in the selected band. They will be stored into buttons 1 to 6 in order of signal strength.
CD Player Operation 2 SOURCE -/J Insert a disc 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. → TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER∗ (∗ Only when the CD changer is connected) g DN f UP REPEAT c Opening and Closing the Movable display 1 Press the c button.
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/ CD-RW) • Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. • Do not affix stickers or labels and do not write on the surface. • Clean the disc when it is dusty. • Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc. • Do not use commercially available disc accessories. Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
CD Player Operation Controlling CD Changer (Optional) SOURCE BAND Select buttons (1 through 9,0, , ) F M.I.X. SCAN An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the AiNET input of the CDA-7998/CDA-7897, the CD Changer will be controllable from the CDA-7998/CDA-7897.
3 Multi-Changer Selection 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). 1 Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7998/CDA7897 to activate the CD Changer mode.
MP3 Operation Select buttons (1 through 6) SOURCE c -/J MODE F Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional) If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897. 1 g DN f UP FOLDER DN Rotary encoder FILE SEARCH M. I. X. FOLDER UP REPEAT SCAN 2 Playing MP3 Files The CDA-7998/CDA-7897 models include a built-in MP3 unit. You can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.
Fast Forward and Backward M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 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. To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button again to turn off the M.I.X. Selecting Folders 1 NOTES Press the FOLDER DN or FOLDER UP button to select the folder. • With M.I.X.
MP3 Operation 4 Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode. NOTE BAND The initial setting at the factory is CD-DA. About MP3 g DN f UP SETUP CAUTION Except 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.
• Corresponding File Systems Terminology This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember. The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory). File/folder names are limited to 31 characters (including the extension). Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).
XM Radio Operation Checking the XM Radio ID Number CAT SOURCE TITLE BAND Preset buttons (1 through 6) You need to provide XM with the unique XM Radio ID number for your XM Radio Receiver in order to subscribe to XM's programming. This number is an 8 character alphanumeric number that is printed on a label directly on the XM Receiver. It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-7998/ CDA-7897 in the following way.
Receiving Stored XM Channels 1 Press the BAND button to select the desired band (XM1 or XM2). → FM1 → FM2 → XM1 → XM2 → AM 2 Press the channel Preset button that has your desired satellite channel in memory. Category Search Category Search allows direct access to the first channel of a specific category. It can also be used to surf channels within a given category.
i-Personalize™ Operation (CDA-7998 only) Data Downloading SOURCE -/J 1 MODE 2 3 4 Downloadable data Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the equalizer Time correction Parametric EQ Mode. Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Cross over Time Correction Mode. Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Profile cross over mode. Data is set to the opening display. • The file name of download data shall be “A_U∗∗∗∗∗.MP3.” A_U∗∗∗∗∗.
MobileHub™ Link Operation (Option) Telephone Mode ON/OFF PHONE BOOK MENU 1 Press the button, PHONE BOOK button, or MENU button. See relevant pages for each item. NOTES • When a portable telephone is not connected, “NO PHONE” is displayed for at least 2 seconds, then the mode returns to the original source mode.
MobileHub™ Link Operation (Option) (Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z search) to place a call). Rotary encoder MODE PHONE BOOK MENU 1 2 3 Preset buttons (0 through 9, , ) Input the initial by pressing one of the ten keys (1 to 9) and press the MENU button or MODE button. The list of names beginning with the designated alphabet is indicated. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee, press the button to place a call. Press the button to end the call.
4 Press the button to end the call. The telephone mode will end and return to the original source mode. 4 NOTE NOTES You cannot use this function if there is not an incoming history on the unit. • You cannot use this function if there is not a received mail history on the unit. • After selecting received mail history, press the MENU button to display messages. Calling by the incoming missed call history You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls missed recorded in memory.
Remote Control Operation 1 2 3 4 Controls on Remote Control 1 Power Button Press the button to turn the power on/off. 2 Source Button Press to select the audio source. 3 -/J Button Press the button to switch between the Play and Pause modes for CD. 4 ANGLE 89 Buttons Press the button to adjust the angle of the movable display. 5 Band/Program Button Radio mode: BAND Button Press the button and the band will change as shown below.
Battery Replacement Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent. 1 2 3 Opening the battery cover Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing the direction of arrow. Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor. Remote control sensor Replacing the battery Put the batteries in the case observing the polarities as illustrated. Closing the cover Push the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.
Remote Control Operation Operating the Audio Processor Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve Equalizer Presets Steps Recalling the Stored Time Correction Recalling the Stored Crossover 1 Press the A.PROC button to select the mode. 2 Press the 8 or 9 button to select the mode.
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 HIGH-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.
Indication for XM Radio Mode ANTENNA • The XM antenna is not connected to the XM radio module. - Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely to the XM radio module. UPDATING • Radio is being updated with latest encryption code. - Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 should function normally. NO SIGNAL • XM signal is too weak at the current location. - Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 3 and 4 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 Caution (CDA-7897 only) 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. Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDA-7998/CDA-7897. Connect all other leads of the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.
Installation and Connections Connections 1 POWER ANT 2 Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON 3 Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN 4 Orange ILLUMINATION Blue Antenna To power antenna To amplifier or equalizer To vehicle phone 5 To the instrument cluster illumination lead (CDA-7897 only) Red IGNITION 6 Yellow BATTERY 7 Black GND 8 Ignition Key 9 (CDA-7897 only) (CDA-7897 only) SPEAKER RIGHT REAR < ! EQ/DIV SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT NORM (Side of the unit) = SPEAKER LEFT REAR F/R Sub.
1 Antenna Receptacle & Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green) 2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable. ( Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black) (CDA-7897 only) 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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