R R ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC. Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141, Japan Tel.: (03) 3494-1101 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Tel.: (310) 326-8000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Tel.: (905) 475-7280 CDE-7831E ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia Tel.
Precaution English Warning DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER Attempts to disassemble or alter may lead to an accident, fire and/or electric shock. KEEP SMALL ARTICLES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Store small articles (batteries, screws, etc.) in places not accessible to children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES Replace fuses only with fuses of the same ampere rating. Failure to do so may result in a fire and/or damage to the vehicle.
Precaution English Caution DO NOT RAISE THE VOLUME EXCESSIVELY Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside noises while driving. Driving while unable to hear outside sounds could cause an accident. DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Do not use this equipment for purposes other than those listed for a vehicle. Failure to do so may result in an electric shock or an injury.
Contents English Page 6 ............................................................................. Precautions Detachable Front Panel 9 ........................................................ Detaching the Front Panel 10 ....................................................... Attaching the Front Panel Basic Operation 10 ............................................................ Initial System Start-Up 11 ..................................................................... Automatic Setup 12 .....
Precautions English Thermal Protection Circuit INTLZ REM PWR OTE SENSOR EY E SOURCE A.S.U. TITLE CLK UD IND LO – DN UP AUD IO CO RO L TUNE A. MEMO MO T. RCL F BAND D.A.P. 1 NT MONO 2 3 MAX DISK TITLE MEMORY D.A.P. DX SEEK MIN RL T.RCL RPT ALL M.I.X. MONO ST RF LOUD DE M.I.X. 4 RPT 5 SCAN 6 TUNER/CD PLAYER CDA-7930 Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before attempting to play a disc.
Precautions English 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 (located behind the detachable front panel) with a pointed object such as a ball-point pen.
Precautions English Installation Location Make sure the CDE-7831E will not be installed in a location subjected to: • Direct sun and heat • High humidity and water • Excessive dust • Excessive vibrations Handling the Detachable Front Panel • Do not expose to rain or water. • Do not drop or apply shock.
Detachable Front Panel 1 Detaching the Front Panel 2 1 English English INTLZ Press the PWR button to turn off the power. PWR 2 Press the release button until the front panel pops out. 3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out. Note: To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
Detachable Front Panel English Attaching the Front Panel 1 1. First, insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the 2 small holes on the front panel with the 2 projections on the main unit. 2. Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit. 1 2 Note: Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front panel and the main unit.
English Basic Operation 2 Automatic Setup (A.S.U.) 1 1 This convenient feature sets up the unit automatically after installation. INTLZ PWR Press the PWR (POWER) button to turn on the unit. Note: When the ignition key is turned on then the power is turned on immediately after installation or resetting, the A.S.U. function is activated automatically. 2 SOURCE A.S.U. Press and hold the A.S.U. (Automatic Setup) button for at least 3 seconds to activate the A.S.U. mode. "ASU" blinks in the display.
English Basic Operation 1 Turning Power On and Off 1 Press the PWR button to turn on the unit. Note: The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except the eject c and CLK buttons. INTLZ The volume level gradually increases to the previous level you were listening to before the unit was turned off. Press the PWR button again to turn off the unit. PWR N.F.P. On and Off 1 1 Press and hold the Eject button for at least 3 seconds. With each press, N.F.P. is toggled On or Off.
English Basic Operation Turning Loudness On/Off 1 Loudness introduces a special low- and highfrequency emphasis at low listening levels. This compensates for the ear’s decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound. 1 Press and hold the AUDIO CONTROL button for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
English Basic Operation Adjusting Volume/Bass/Treble/ Balance/Fader 1 2 1 Press the AUDIO CONTROL button repeatedly to choose the desired mode. VOL BAS TRE Note: If the AUDIO CONTROL knob is not rotated within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, or FADER modes, the control returns to the VOLUME mode. BAL FAD 2 Rotate the AUDIO CONTROL knob until the desired sound is obtained in each mode. Note: The BASS and TREBLE settings for each source (FM, AM and CD) are automatically memorized.
English Basic Operation Selecting BBE Mode 3 1 1·2·4 BBE The BBE (Barcus Berry Electronics) processor installed in this unit is designed to correct the phase distortion inherent in most loudspeaker designs. Ensuring the phase integrity of the signal driving the speakers improves the accurate reproduction of the sound. When used in conjunction with the equalizer and sound field effects, optimum sound space enhancement can take place. Press the BBE button to turn on or off the BBE mode.
English Basic Operation Sound Guide Function 1 1 This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending upon the button pressed. INTLZ PWR BEEP ON BEEP OFF 16 Press and hold the PWR button for more than 3 seconds. Each press toggles between the BEEP ON and BEEP OFF modes. The initial setting is the BEEP ON mode.
English Basic Operation Demonstration 1 2 In the Demonstration (DEMO) mode, the unit scans each source; tuner and CD player. 1 F DEMO DEMO 2 F DEMO Press and hold the DEMO button for at least 3 seconds to activate the DEMO mode. "DEMO" blinks in the display. The unit automatically performs the following scanning operation. 1. The unit goes into the Tuner mode and scans the preset radio stations by playing the first 10 seconds of each preset station in the FM1, FM2 and AM bands. 2.
English Radio Operation 1 4 Manual Tuning 2 3 1 SOURCE A.S.U. 90.1 (Radio mode) Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode. T08 0'16 (CD mode) 2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. F1 BAND F2 AM 3 DX SEEK Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX SEEK" and "SEEK" disappears from the display. TUNE·A.ME SEEK Note: The initial mode is DX SEEK.
English Radio Operation 1 4 Automatic Seek Tuning 2 3 1 SOURCE A.S.U. 90.1 (Radio mode) Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode. T08 0'16 (CD mode) 2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. F1 BAND F2 AM 3 Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and SEEK indicators in the display. With the DX mode activated, both strong and weak stations will be tuned in the Auto-Seek operation. Press again to return to the local mode.
English Radio Operation 1 3 Mono/Stereo Switching 2 1 Press the "F" button. The function indicator on the button will turn off. F 2 F1 90.1 F1 90.1 ST MONO 2 MONO 3 20 "ST" indicator appears when a stereo station is tuned in. Press the MONO button to switch from stereo to monaural FM reception. This will help in reducing the noise of weak FM Stereo broadcasts. In the monaural mode, the MONO indicator appears. Press the MONO button again to return to the stereo mode.
English Radio Operation 1 Manual Storing of Station Presets 1 D.A.P 1 MONO 2 M.I.X 4 RPT 5 3 SCAN 6 1. Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. 2. Make sure that the Function indicator illuminates, and 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. 3.
English Radio Operation 1 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 2 3 1 SOURCE A.S.U. 90.1 (Radio mode) Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode. T08 0'16 (CD mode) 2 BAND F1 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. F2 AM 3 TUNE·A.ME A-MEMORY 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.
English Radio Operation Storing into Direct Access Preset (D.A.P.) Band 1 3 A combination of radio stations from any band, AM and FM (up to 6 stations) can be manually preset onto the D.A.P. band. 2 1 Press the "F" button. The function indicator will turn off. F 2 D.A.P. D.A.P. 1 Press the D.A.P. button until the D.A.P. indicator appears. Press the BAND button to select FM or AM. The selected band will be displayed. To memorize stations onto the D.A.P.
English Radio Operation 2 1 1 Tuning to Preset Stations 3 SOURCE A.S.U. 90.1 (Radio mode) Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode. T08 0'16 (CD mode) 2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired band is displayed. F1 BAND F2 AM D.A.P. 3 D.A.P 1 MONO 2 M.I.X 4 RPT 5 2 24 3 SCAN F1 6 90.1 To select the D.A.P. band, press the F button then the D.A.P. button. The D.A.P. indicator will appear in the display.
CD Operation 2 1 1 LOAD 2 EJECT 2 Inserting/Ejecting Disc Insert a CD half way into the slot with the label side facing up. The player automatically draws the disc into the disc compartment. The Disc indicator appears to show that a CD is loaded. Note: Three-inch (8cm) CD's cannot be used. Press the eject c button when you want to eject the CD. Normal Play and Pause 1 1 2 English Insert a CD. The CD player begins playback from the first track on the disc.
CD Operation 1 English Music Sensor (Skip) 1 T04 2'35 DN T04 0'00 Momentarily press the DN g button once to return to the beginning of the current track. If you wish to access a track further back, repeatedly press until you reach the desired track. (The example shows the Music Sensor operation starting from track No. 4.) T03 0'00 T04 2'35 UP T05 0'00 1 Note: The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause mode.
CD Operation English Repeat Play 1 1 RPT Press the RPT button to play back repeatedly the track being played. The REPEAT indicator appears and the track will be played repeatedly. 5 REPEAT Press the RPT button again to deactivate the repeat play. M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 1 M.I.X. M.I.X. 4 Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode. The M.I.X. indicator will illuminate and the tracks on the disc will be played back in a random sequence.
CD Operation English Scanning Programs 1 1 T01 SCAn SCAN 6 T02 SCAn Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan mode. The first 10 seconds of each track will be played back in succession. To stop the Scan, press the SCAN button to deactivate the Scan mode. T03 SCAn Clock Operation 1 2 Displaying Time 1 Press the CLK (Clock) button to display the time. The unit displays the clock time.
English Clock Operation 1 Setting Time 2 3 4 1 Press and hold the CLK (Clock) button for at least 3 seconds until the time indication blinks. CLK 12:00 2 Example: To adjust to 9:35. 9:00 Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust the hours while the time indication is blinking. 3 After the hour has been adjusted, press the Audio Control button within 5 seconds or while the hour indication is blinking. 4 Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking.
English Remote Control Controls 6 1 Power Switch Press the switch to turn the power on/off. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RUE-4180 PWR VOL 7 2 8 9 BAND SOURCE PROG CD/3D/6D 2 Button Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button CD mode: Press the button to advance to the beginning of the next track. 3 Button Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in descending order, stations programmed into the radio’s presets as shown below. 1 3 → 6 → 5… 1 4 4 A.PROC Button For the CDE-7831E, this button has no effect. A.
English Remote Control 7 6 Button Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in ascending order, stations programmed into the radio’s presets as shown below. → 1 → 2… 6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RUE-4180 PWR 1 VOL 7 2 8 3 8 Button Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button CD mode: Press the button to go back to the beginning of the current track. 9 Band/Program Button Radio mode: BAND Button Press the button, and the band will change as shown below. → F1 → F2 → AM 4 9 BAND SOURCE PROG CD/3D/6D A.
English Remote Control Battery Replacement Applicable battery: Use one CR2025 or equivalent. Opening the battery case 1 Place the remote upside down on a flat, level surface. Looking at the back of the remote, grasp the battery holder at the bottom of the unit between your forefinger and thumb. Insert a pointed object into the left side of the elongated hole. Slide the pointed object to the right (as indicated by the arrow) while at the same time pulling on the battery holder.
Disc Care English Correct Handling CORRECT INCORRECT 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 Disc Cleaning Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the outer edge.
English 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. Initial Turn-on After Installation Symptom Cause and Solution No function or display. • Car's ignition is off. – If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with the car's ignition off.
English In Case of Difficulty Radio Mode Symptom Cause and Solution Unable to receive stations. • 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 the seek mode. • You are in a weak signal area. – Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode. • If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may not be grounded and connected properly.
English In Case of Difficulty CD Mode Symptom Cause and Solution CD not functioning. • Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) for CD. – Allow the car's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool. CD playback sound is wavering. • Moisture condensation in the CD Module. – Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1 hour). CD insertion not possible. • The CD is already in the CD player. – Eject the CD and remove it. • The CD is being improperly inserted.
Specifications English FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range ....................................................................................................... 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Mono Usable Sensitivity ............................................................................ 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ........................................................................ 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms) Alternate Channel Selectivity ......................................................
Specifications English CD SECTION Frequency Response ..................................................................................... 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB) Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) .......................................................................... Below measurable limits Total Harmonic Distortion ..................................................................................... 0.008% (at 1 kHz) Dynamic Range ...................................................................................
Specifications English GENERAL Power Requirement ...................................................................... 14.4 V DC (11–15 V (allowable)) Maximum Power Output* ............................................................................................................... 35 W × 4 Output Voltage .................................................................................................. 1000 mV/10 k ohms Maximum Pre-Output Voltage ........................................................
