Remote Control Operation (CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875 only)
Controls on Remote Control.. 23 Battery Replacement.. 24

Information

In Case of Difficulty.. 25 Specifications.. 27
Installation and Connections
Warning... 28 Caution.. 28 Precautions.. 28 Installation.. 29 Connections.. 30

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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.
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 Center 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 THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.
KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60C (+140F) and 10C (+14F) before turning your unit on.
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.

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.

Center Hole Bumps Outside (Bumps) Center Hole New Disc

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. 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.

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.

Transparent Sheet

Disc Stabilizer

POWER RESET MUTE

MODE/BBE/ Audio Control

ANGLE 8 9

Detaching the Front Panel
Press and hold the POWER button for more than 3 seconds to turn off the power. Press the (Release) button at upper left side until the front panel pops out. Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
Controllable with Remote Control (CDA-7873 only) 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

NOTES The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on the back of the front panel.) This is not a malfunction. To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied 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.
Attaching the Front Panel
First, insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit. Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit.

Turning Power On and Off

Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
NOTE The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except the eject c and CLK/TITLE button.
The volume level gradually increases to the previous level you were listening to before the unit was turned off. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 3 seconds to turn off the unit.

NOTE The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12 and the unit will be in the tuner mode with BBE on.
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.

Display Angle Adjustment

Movable display

Selecting BBE Mode

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.
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different angles depending upon user preference.
Press the ANGLE 89 button to adjust the angle of the movable display.
NOTES The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. 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.
Press and hold the BBE button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the BBE mode. Each press toggles between the BBE on and off modes. In BBE mode, press the BBE knob to select the BBE adjusting mode. Each press changes the adjusting mode. To change to a desired BBE level, rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob. The BBE level can be changed from +1 to +3.

Audio Mute Function

Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)
Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the modes as follows: BALANCE FADER VOLUME
NOTES If the MODE button is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting the BALANCE or FADER mode, the unit automatically returns to the VOLUME mode. When the subwoofer mode is ON, its level may also be adjusted. When the BBE mode is ON, its level may also be adjusted.
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.

Displaying Time

Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the time is displayed. Each press changes the modes as follows:

Radio mode

Radio frequency Clock priority TITLE mode
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.

CD Player/Changer modes

DISC TEXT Playing time Clock priority mode mode mode TRACK TITLE mode TEXT mode

Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between SUB-W ON and SUBW OFF. Press the SETUP button after setting the SUB-W ON. Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the SUB-W mode. SUB-W VOLUME BALANCE FADER
Press the f UP button to select the MUTE mode. Each press changes the modes as shown: NORMAL/HI-FI AMBER* DIM SUB DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP CDA-7876 Only NOTE
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).
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.
6 Rotate Audio Control knob until the desired
sound is obtained in each mode.
Press the SETUP button again to return to normal operation.
Sound (Beep) Guide Function
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending upon the button pressed.

CD Text Scroll Setting

This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc and track name recorded on CD-Text discs. The scrolling feature will work with names greater than 8 characters. This feature will not work for the 8 character titles that were input manually.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP button repeatedly to select BEEP. Each press of the f UP button changes the modes as shown:
NORMAL/HI-FI AMBER* DIM SUB DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP CDA-7876 Only
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP button repeatedly to select SCR(SCROLL). Each press of the f UP button changes the modes as shown: NORMAL/HI-FI AMBER* DIM SUB DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP CDA-7876 Only
NOTE If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence. Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between SCR AUTO and MANU. SCR AUTO: the display of CD text is scrolled continuously. SCR MANU: the display is scrolled only when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed and the text information exceeds 8 digits.
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between BEEP ON and BEEP OFF.
NOTE The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.
Press the SETUP button to set the 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.
Initial mode is SCR MANU. The unit scrolls only CD text names. The disc titles input manually (refer to page 13) cannot be scrolled. The display of CD text will scroll even for text less than 8 characters.
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP button to return to the normal mode. NOTES

Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.
SOURCE TUNE BAND Audio Control

g DN f UP

CENTER f

X-OVER

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.
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.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP button repeatedly to select AUX. Each press of the f UP button changes the modes as shown:
NOTE If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in reverse sequence. NORMAL/HI-FI AMBER DIM SUB BEEP MUTE DEMO AUX (AUX Mode Display Setting) SCR

Demonstration

This unit has a Demonstration feature which simulates the display functions.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP button to select the DEMO mode. Each press changes the modes as shown: NORMAL/HI-FI AMBER* DIM SUB DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP CDA-7876 Only
CDA-7876 Only Displayed after AUX IN ON is set.
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between AUX ON and AUX OFF.
NOTES The initial setting at the factory is AUX OFF. You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the g DN or f UP button after AUX ON is set, select the AUX mode display setting, and then press the TUNE button. When connecting the KCA-410C, you can set two AUX mode displays.
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 The initial setting at the factory is DEMO OFF. To quit DEMO mode, set to DEMO OFF.
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.

Setting the Bass Control

You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.

When the unit is in radio or CD Changer mode, press and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2 seconds. The title blinks in the display. Press the g DN or f UP button to select the desired disc title from the CD changer, or the desired station title. Press the T.S.M. button to play the selected disc or station. The unit will automatically search for the disc or station and begin play.
NOTE This function cannot be performed when using a multichanger switching device.
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title
Press the TITLE button to select the titling mode. Then, press and hold for at least 3 seconds. Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2 seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The title in the display will blink. Press the g DN or f UP button repeatedly until the title you want to erase is displayed. Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2 seconds to erase the title displayed. Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds to cancel the title erasing mode.
NOTE You cannot erase CD-TEXT.
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds to record the title.
NOTES You can enter 24 radio station titles and 18 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. The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending upon the model being used. To input a new title, one of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted. When you want to erase a title, enter the symbol into all spaces. The operations described in steps 3 to 5 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.
SOURCE TUNE/A.ME BAND Preset buttons (1 throgh 6)

Manual Tuning

Automatic Seek Tuning
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
Press the TUNE button repeatedly until DX SEEK and SEEK disappear from the display.
NOTE The initial mode is DX SEEK.
Press the g DN or f 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.
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 g DN or f 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.

Manual Storing of Station Presets
Tuning to Preset Stations
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 (9) 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 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).
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.
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.
Automatic Memory of Station Presets
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. 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.

SOURCE -/J

M.I.X.

REPEAT

Opening and Closing the Movable display

Playback

Press the c button. The movable display will open.
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
To close the movable display, press the c button again. The movable display will close.

NOTES If a CD Changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function is connected, ALL M.I.X. 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 indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds. the In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press the F button twice to indicator and go to step 1 within illuminate the 5 seconds.
Fast Forward and Backward
Press and hold the g DN or f UP button to quickly move backward or forward until you reach the desired section of the track.

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.
NOTES If a CD Changer is connected and the RPT ALL mode is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on the disc selected. RPT RPT ALL (off)
In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press the F button to illuminate indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds. the In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected: In changer mode, press the F button twice to indicator and go to step 1 within illuminate the 5 seconds.

Scanning Programs

Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan 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 In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press the F button to illuminate indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds. the In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press the F button twice to indicator and go to step 1 within illuminate the 5 seconds.
SOURCE BAND Select buttons (1 through 6)
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA7875/CDA-7873 if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873, the CD Changer will be controllable from the CDA7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873. Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled by the CDA7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873. See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page 19 for selecting the CD Changers.

Remote Control Operation

9 ! " #
Controls on Remote Control
CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875 only
NOTE Although the remote control is not supplied with the CDA-7873, you can use it, if purchased separately.
8 g DN Button Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button CD mode: Press the button to go back to the beginning of the current track. 9 f UP Button Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button CD mode: Press the button to advance to the beginning of the next track. ! 9 Button Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in descending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below. 6 5. 1 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 Press the button to call the external audio processor mode. For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the
Owner's Manual of the external audio processor you purchased. This button is used in conjunction with an optional AiNET processor.
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. FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM 6 Volume Adjustment Buttons To increase the volume level: Press the L button To decrease the volume level: Press the K button Button Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in ascending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below. 1 2. 6 CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button Press the button to select a disc in ascending order.

Battery Replacement

Applicable battery: Use two AAA sized dry batteries or equivalent.
Opening the battery cover Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing the direction of arrow.
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.

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.
CD Player/Changer not functioning. Out of operating temperature range +50C (+120F) for CD. - Allow the vehicle'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. A CD is already in the CD player. - Eject the CD and remove it. 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. 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. Improper mounting of the unit. - Securely re-mount the unit. Disc is very dirty. - Clean the disc. Disc has scratches. - Change the disc. 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. Dirty or scratched disc. - Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced. Error displays (built-in CD player only) Mechanical error - Press the c button. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. If the abovementioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.

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.
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.

Precautions

Be sure to disconnect the cable from the () battery post before installing your CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit. Be sure to connect the color 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-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/ CDA-7873 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 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-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 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. Be sure to connect the speaker () leads to the speaker () terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body.
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.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in serious accident.

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

Detachable Front panel

Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA7875/CDA-7873. Connect all other leads of the CDA7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.
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.

Lock Pin

Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard
Slide the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA7873 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 is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the Detachable Front Panel. Removal
CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.

Screw Hex Nut (M5)

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.

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Bolt Stud

Metal Mounting Strap

CDA-7977/ CDA-7876/ CDA-7875/ CDA-7873

Face Plate

Ground Lead Chassis
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw () already attached to the vehicle's chassis.

NOTE For the screw marked **, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location.
CDA-7977/ CDA-7876/ CDA-7875/ CDA-7873 Ground Lead

Screws (M5 8) (Included)

Mounting Bracket
NOTE Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw () already attached to the vehicle's chassis.

Connections

To power antenna Antenna
POWER ANT REMOTE TURN-ON AUDIO INTERRUPT IN ILLUMINATION

Blue/White

To amplifier or equalizer

Pink/Black

To vehicle phone

Orange

To the instrument cluster illumination lead Ignition Key

IGNITION

Choke coil

Yellow

BATTERY

Black GND

Battery
(CDA-7876/CDA-7875/ CDA-7873 only)
Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/ Black Violet/ Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR

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Speakers

Front right

Violet

Rear right

Ai-NET EQ/DIV

SPEAKER LEFT REAR

Green/ Black ( White/ Black

Rear left

Front left CD Changer (Sold Separately)

SPEAKER LEFT FRONT

Speakers Front Left

Amplifier

Front Right

Rear Left Rear Right

Amplifier Subwoofers
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see Subwoofer On and Off on page 6.
1 Antenna Receptacle 2 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.
% Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet) (CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 only) & Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green) (CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 only) ( Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/ Black) (CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 only) ) Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black) (CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 only) ~ Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White) (CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 only) + Ai-NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.
NOTE You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.
3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. 4 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black) 5 Illumination Lead (Orange) This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA7875/CDA-7873 to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are turned on. 6 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. 7 Battery Lead (Yellow) Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's battery.

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Alpine Versatile-LINK Ready Radios.
The following cables ALP/Ai-RCA, ALP/AI-3.5M, ALP-Ai-AUX, ALP/Ai-POD, ALP/Ai-3NPUT, iC-ALPA, are compatible with these Alpine Ai-Net headunits:
(Please note that they are some NON Versatile-Link radios with a pink /black interrupt wire on the radio harness are also compatible. A switch of similar device is also required. --- see product manual for details.)

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COMFIRMED ALPINE Ai-NET Versatile- LINK Radios
CDA-7862 CDA-7863 CDA-7864 CDA-7867 CDA-7873 CDA-7875 CDA-7876 CDA-7878 CDA-7892 CDA-7893 CDA-7894 CDA-7897 CDA-7965 CDA-7969 CDA-7977 CDA-7990 CDA-7995 CDA7998 CDA-9805 CDA9807 CDA-9811 CDA-9813 CDA-9815 CDA-9820XM CDA-9830 CDA-9831 CDA-9833 CDA-9835 CDA-9825 CDA-9827 CDA-9826 CDA-9821 CDA-9823 CDA-9847 CDA-9851 CDA-9853 CDA-9855 CDA-9856 CDA-9857 DVA-7996 DVA-9860 DVA-9861 DVA-9965 CDA-7843 CDA-7850 CDA-7940 CDA-7941 CDA-7942 CDA-W550 3DA-7987 3DA-7886S MDA-W750 TDA-7563 IVA-D310 CDA-D853 CDA-D855 CDA-D857

CDE-9845

CDA-105 CDA-117 CDA-118M
The following M-BUS cables: ALP/M-RCA, ALP/M-3.5M, ALP/M-POD, ALP/M-3NPUT, iC-ALPM are compatible with these M-BUS Radios
COMFIRMED ALPINE M-BUS Versatile-LINK Radios CDM-7871 CDM-7874 CDM-7856R CDM-9801 CDM-9803 CDM-9821 CDM-9823 TDM-7561 TDM-7574 TDM-7582 CDE-9845

Footnotes:

Uses commercially available mini jack input (3.5mm) Are NOT Versatile-link Ready but include a mute mode feature--- YOU MUST check radio harness for a pink/black wire before making a purchase. These adapters take the place of the Alpine CD Changer. If you have a cd changer it must be disconnected and will no longer function. In order for the radio to recognize the adapter, you must enable "AUX" input option from within the menu.
Much of the above list includes older Alpine Radios, for newer models please email us with a model number, check the manual or contact Alpine USA for details.
Revised January 18, 2011 1995-11 Discount Car Stereo, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.