Basic Operation

Detaching the Front Panel.. 5 Attaching the Front Panel.. 5 Initial System Start-Up.. 5 Turning Power On and Off.. 6 Display Angle Adjustment.. 6 Adjusting Volume/Balance(Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear). 7 Selecting BBE Mode... 7 Adjusting Source Signal Level. 7 Changing Backlighting Colour (CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only).. 7 Dimmer Control.. 8 Subwoofer On and Off.. 8 Sound (Beep) Guide Function.. 9 Turning Mute Mode On/Off. 9 Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link).. 10 Demonstration.. 10 Setting the Bass Control.. 11 Setting the Treble Control.. 11 Setting the Bass Forward.. 12 Defeat... 12 Blackout Mode On and Off (CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only). 12 Adjusting the built-in Crossover.. 13 Switching the Display Modes (CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only). 13 Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern (CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only). 13
Cassette Player Operation (TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)
Inserting/Ejecting Cassette.. 26 Normal Play and Pause. 26 Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction).. 26 Repeat Play.. 26 Blank Skip (B.SKIP).. 26 Fast Forward and Rewind.. 27 Scanning Programmes.. 27 Manual Reverse.. 27 Programme Sensor (P.S.).. 27

CD Changer Operation

Controlling CD Changer (Optional). 28 Music Sensor (M.S.) Skip.. 28 Fast Forward and Backward.. 29 Repeat Play on Single Track or Entire Disc. 29 M.I.X. (Random) Play.. 29 Disc Scan.. 30 To Display CD Titles.. 30 Titling Discs... 30 Erasing Disc Title.. 31 Searching for Titled Discs.. 31 Multi-Changer Selection.. 31

Radio Operation

Switching the Tuner Mode. 14 Manual Tuning.. 14 Automatic Seek Tuning.. 15 Manual Storing of Station Presets. 15 Automatic Memory of Station Presets. 16 Tuning to Preset Stations.. 16
Remote Control Operation (CDA-7876RB/ TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)
Controls on Remote Control.. 32 Battery Replacement.. 33

Information

In Case of Difficulty.. 34 Specifications... 36

RDS Operation

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations.. 17 Recalling Preset RDS Stations.. 18 Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations. 18 Receiving Traffic Information. 19 PTY (Programme Type) Tuning.. 19 Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio.. 20 Priority PTY (Programme Type).. 20 Turning Emergency Alarm On or Off. 21 Displaying Radio Text.. 21

Installation and Connections
Warning.. 37 Caution... 37 Precautions.. 38 Installation.. 39 Connection.. 40
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.
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 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.
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.

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60C (+140F) and 10C (+14F) before turning your unit on.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

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.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.
Damaged Disc 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. Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.

Detaching the Front Panel
Press and hold the POWER button at least 3 seconds to turn off the power. Press the (Release) button at left side until the front panel pops out. Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
Controlable with Remote Control (CDA-7873R 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 malfunction. To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
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.
Attaching the Front Panel

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.
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.
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.

POWER TUNE MODE/BBE

ANGLE 89
About Demonstration This unit is equipped a Demonstration function. Soon after resetting the unit or after turning the unit on the first time, the demonstration starts automatically. To cancel the demonstration, refer to Demonstration on page 10.

Display Angle Adjustment

Movable display

Turning Power On and Off

The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different angles depending upon user preference.
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 button.

NOTES If the 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. 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 T.INFO mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic information message. If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, 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. In the T.INFO mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.
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. If no RDS station can be received, the display shows "NO PTY."
NOTE If no button is pressed within 5 seconds after pressing the PTY button, the PTY mode will be automatically cancelled.
Press the g DN and f 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. LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M
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. indicator will turn off. The
NOTE Operate the unit while the indicator is illuminated. If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the indicator will turn off.

TUNE T.INFO

R.TEXT

We cannot fully guarantee the playback of CD-R (CDRecordable). You cannot playback CD-RW (CDReWritable) on this unit.
Music Sensor (Skip) M.I.X. (Random Play)
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. Press the f UP button once to advance to the beginning of the next track. If you wish to access the beginning of a track further ahead, press repeatedly until the desired track is reached.
NOTE The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause mode.
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. 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.
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 indicator and go to step 1 within illuminate the 5 seconds. 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.
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(Repeat) button to play back repeatedly the track being played. The RPT indicator appears and 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.

Scanning Programmes

REPEAT

REPEAT ALL (off)

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 indicator and go to step 1 within illuminate the 5 seconds. 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.

Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds to record the title.
NOTES The memory capacity for the disc titles is 18. If you try to store beyond the limit, the display will show "FULL DATA." At this point, no more titles can be stored. 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 CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending upon the model being used. Removing power from the unit may delete these titles. Use caution when manipulating the power cord.
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between SCR AUTO and MANU. SCROLL AUTO: the display of CD text is scrolled continuously. SCROLL MANUAL: the display is scrolled only when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed.

Erasing Disc Title

Press the TITLE button to select the disc 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 disc title you want to erase is displayed. Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2 seconds to erase the disc title displayed. Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.
NOTE You cannot erase CD-TEXT.
NOTES Initial mode is "SCR MANU." The unit scrolls only CD text names. The disc titles input manually (refer to page 24) cannot be scrolled.

Cassette

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P.S.DN

P.S.UP

B.SKIP

Inserting/Ejecting Cassette
Insert a cassette tape into the slot with the open side facing right.
Press the :/J button to pause the tape playback. The display shows "PAUSE." Press again to resume the tape playback. Press the c button to stop the tape play and eject the cassette. The tape-direction indicator disappears.
Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction)
When the cassette is loaded, the player automatically starts tape playback and indicates "TAPE" in the display.
After inserting a Dolby B NR encoded tape, press the NR B button. The display shows the "B NR" The tape noise is reduced in the Dolby NR mode when a Dolby B NR encoded tape is played. Press the NR B button to cancel the Dolby NR mode.
Press the c button when you want to eject the cassette tape.
NOTES When power is turned off or the front panel is removed, the full-logic mechanism will automatically switch to the PAUSE mode. This protects the tape from being deformed by the pinch-rollers if left for long periods. Auto Metal When a metal cassette tape is inserted, the player automatically adjusts to the equalization for metal or any other high bias tape for optimum sound. The display shows "MTL."

Fast Forward and Backward M.I.X. (Random) Play
Press and hold the g DN or f UP button to quickly move backward or forward respectively until you reach the desired portion.
NOTE This feature works only in the CD playback mode.
Press "F" button. The function indicator at the top side of the "F" button will turn off. Press the M.I.X. button while the CD is playing or in the Pause mode. The M.I.X. indicator will appear in the display. The tracks on the disc will be played back in a random sequence. After all the tracks on the disc have been played back, the player loads the next disc and begins a new random sequence. Random play continues until the M.I.X. mode is cancelled. Press the M.I.X. button again to cancel the M.I.X. mode. The M.I.X. indicator will disappear from the display.
Repeat Play on Single Track or Entire Disc
Press the "F" (Function) button. The function indicator at the top side of the "F" button will turn off. Press the REPEAT button to display "RPT" or "RPT ALL" to play back repeatedly the track being currently played or the entire disc selected.
NOTE Single track cannot be repeated during M.I.X. play.
Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode. The function indicator at the top side of the "F" button will illuminate.
SOURCE :/J T.S.M MODE Preset buttons (1 through 6)

Disc Scan Titling Discs

Press the "F" button. The function indicator at the top side of the "F" button will turn off. Press the SCAN button to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc. The display shows the disc number, "SCAN", and track number being played during scan play. Press to the SCAN button to cancel scan play and resume normal play.
Press the TITLE button to select the disc title display mode. (Refer to page 24.) Make sure that the function indicator at the top side of the "F" button illuminates, then press the Preset buttons to select the desired disc to be titled. Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds. The first digit blinks. Press the MODE button to store the first character. The first character will stop blinking and the display will automatically advance to the next digit. When that digit begins to blink, you may choose the next letter or symbol of your title. Repeat the step 4 above to complete the titling. Entering the eighth character, automatically stores the title into memory. When entering a title of less than 8 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 title.

To operate the selected changer, see "CD Operation" section.
NOTE For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)" on page 10.

Remote

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Remote Control Operation

Controls on Remote Control
CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only
NOTE Although the remote control is not supplied with the CDA-7873R, 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 FM3 MW LW 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. 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.
No function or display. Vehicle's ignition is off. - If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with the vehicle's ignition off. Improper power lead connections. - Check power lead connections. Blown fuse. - Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace with the proper value if necessary. Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise etc. - Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article.
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. - 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.

Cassette (TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)
Tape playback sounds dull. The tape head needs cleaning. - Clean the tape head. Incorrect Dolby NR in use. - Check Dolby NR switch setting.
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.
Indication for CD Changer HI TEMP
No CD is inserted. - Insert a CD. Although a disc is inserted, T-- --- 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. 2) Press the c button again for at least 3 seconds while the movable display is open.

ERROR - 01

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. Magazine ejection not possible. - Press the magagine eject button. If the magazine does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.
Mechanism error. 1) Press the c button and eject the CD. If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer. 2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the c button again. If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.
NOTE When the ERROR is displayed: In case that the disc connot be ejected by pressing the c button, press the RESET switch (refer to page 5) and press the c button again. If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.

ERROR - 02

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.

NO MAGZN

No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer. - Insert a magazine.

NO DISC

No indicated disc. - Choose another disc.

Specifications

FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation 87.5 108.0 MHz 0.7 V 90 dB 65 dB 35 dB
REMOTE CONTROL (CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)
Battery Type Battery Quantity Dimensions (W H D) "AAA" sized dry battery mm (1-21/32") 121 mm (4-3/4") 23 mm (15/16") 50 g (1.8 oz)

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.
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.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
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 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 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 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, consult a physician immediately.

Precautions

Be sure to disconnect the cable from the () battery post before installing your CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/ TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R. 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 CDA7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA7587R 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-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA7587R 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.

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

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.
Slide the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA7588RB/TDA-7587R 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.

Bracket

Rubber Cap (Included) Hex Bolt (Included) Dashboard

Lock pin

Mounting sleeve (Included) CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R

Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see "Removal" on this page). Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
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. <JAPANESE CAR>
Metal Mounting Strap Screw Front frame

Hex Nut (M5)

Bolt Stud
CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/ TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R

Screws (M5 8) (Included)

When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R 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-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA7587R according to details described in the CONNECTION section.
NOTE For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location.

Mounting Bracket

Connection
ISO Antenna Convertor Plug
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN

Antenna ISO Antenna Plug

To vehicle phone
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON
To amplifier or equalizer

(Orange) DIMMER

(Red) (Blue) (Black) IGNITION POWER ANT GND
To the instrument cluster illumination lead To power antenna

Ignition Key

choke coil

(Yellow)

BATTERY

Battery

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CD Changer (Ai-NET) (Sold Separately) Speakers
CDA-7876RB /TDA-7588RB only

Amplifier

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Ai-NET

Amplifier Speakers

Subwoofers*

EQ/DIV
(Green) (Green/Black) (White) (White/Black) (Gray/Black) (Gray)

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Rear Left Front Left

Front Right Rear Right

(Violet/Black) (Violet)
* 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 8.
1 Antenna Receptacle Connect to the supplied ISO antenna convertor plug. 2 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. 3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. 4 Dimmer Lead (Orange) This lead may be connected to the vehicles instrument cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicles dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit. 5 Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red) Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicles fuse box or another unused power source which provides (+) 12V only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory position. 6 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable.

Initial System Start-Up

Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.

Adjusting Volume

Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained.

Volume : 0 ~ 35

Turn off the unit power. Remove the detachable front panel. Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar pointed object.

Lowering Volume Quickly

Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its previous level.

RESET switch

Setting Time
Press DISP/TITLE displayed.
repeatedly until the time is
For details, see "Displaying the Title/Text" (page 13).
Press and hold DISP/TITLE for at least 3 seconds while the time is displayed.
The time indication will blink.
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours. When the hour has been adjusted, press the Rotary encoder. 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 also be manually set by pressing the Rotary encoder.
To synchronize the clock to a time signal, press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 3 seconds after setting the hour. Minutes will be indicated as 00. If you press and hold the Rotary encoder for more than 3 seconds when the display shows over 30, hours will advance.
SOURCE/ POWER BAND/ TEL. Rotary encoder 8
While receiving X1, X2 or X3, press g or f to select channel 0.
The unit alternately displays RADIO ID for 2 seconds, then the ID number for 10 seconds. While displaying "RADIO ID" as shown above, Blackout (page 14) becomes nonfunctional.
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to other than 0.
You cannot use O, S, I, or F for the ID Number. You can check your ID number printed on the label on the bottom of the CDA-9820XM, or on the label on the packing box.

g f 9 F/SETUP Preset buttons SEARCH/ (1 through 6) QS DISP/ TITLE
Storing XM Channel Presets

Receiving XM Channels

XM Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with up to 100 brand-new digital channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coastto-coast via satellite. For more information, visit XMs website at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-9696.
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (X1, X2 or X3) you want to store. After tuning in the desired channel, 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.

How to Subscribe

Make sure that the optional XM antenna has been installed before beginning the subscription process. Listeners can subscribe by visiting XMs Website at www.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-852-9696. Customers should have their Radio ID ready; see checking the XM Radio ID Number on this page. * XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Do not connect an external XM Tuner to this unit. Connecting an external tuner unit will cause an ERROR to be displayed and all functions are disabled. The X1, X2 or X3 band illuminates when in XM mode.
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other channels onto the same band.
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band desired and repeat the procedure. A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6 channels for each band; X1, X2 and X3). If you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a station, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the new one.
Receiving Stored XM Channels
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (X1, X2 or X3).

X1 X2 X3 X1

Press SOURCE/POWER to select XM mode. Press BAND/TEL. to select X1, X2 or X3.
Each press changes the band:
X1 (XM1) X2 (XM2) X3 (XM3) X1 (XM1)
Press the channel preset button that has your desired satellite channel in memory.

Channel/Category Search

You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.
Press g or f to select the desired channel.
Holding the g or f will change channels continuously.
The channel number display automatically changes after a few seconds to the channel name display. You can change Category by pressing 8 or 9.
Press SEARCH/QS in the XM mode to select Channel Search mode or Category Search mode.

Channel Search mode:

Checking the XM Radio ID Number
You need to provide XM with the unique XM Radio ID number for your CDA-9820XM 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 bottom of the unit. It can also be displayed on the screen of this unit in the following way.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel No.* within 10 seconds.
* The Channel No. is selected within the selected Category.
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected Channel No.
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds in Channel Search mode. When Setting the tuning method is set to CH NO in the Channel Search mode, the search is performed in order of channel number. When Setting the tuning method is set to ALPHABET in the Channel Search mode, the channel name is searched in alphabetic order. While in Channel Search mode, press 8 or 9 to select the another Category. While in Channel Search mode, press SEARCH/QS to switch to the Category Search mode.
Setting the tuning method
You can set the tuning method. You can select the received stations in channel no. order or in channel name order (alphabetic order).
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds. Press g or f to select CH NO or ALPHABET. Press BAND/TEL. to set the tuning method.
CH NO : Set in order of channel no. (Initial setting) ALPHABET : Set in alphabetic order.

Category Search mode:

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Category within 10 seconds. Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected Category.
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.
When the setting is completed, switch the channel DOWN/UP by pressing the g or f.
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds in Category Search mode. While in Category Search mode, press SEARCH/QS to switch to Channel Search mode.
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display
The XM Auxiliary Data Field display can be switched on or off.

Quick Search

You can search for all Channels.

Station Title Search Function
If titles for radio stations are entered, you can search for a radio station from its title.
Only the portions underlined above are displayed. The initial mode is DX SEEK (Distance mode).
Distance mode: Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning). Local mode: Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning). Manual mode: The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).
Press SEARCH/QS Title Search mode.
in Radio mode to switch to
The first title input blinks in the display.
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds. Press the Rotary encoder to receive the frequency of the selected title.
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.
Holding down g or f will change the frequency continuously.
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station is tuned in.
Search mode in Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds. If a station has no title, "NO TITLE" is displayed for 2 seconds. Any radio station can be searched by the Station Title Search function. The station titles are displayed in the order they were input.
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) 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. and station frequency memorized.

Quick Search Function

You can search for a radio station by its frequency.
Press and hold SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds in Radio mode to activate Quick Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select the desired frequency. Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected frequency.
A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; F1, F2 and AM). 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.
Search mode in Quick Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/QS for at least 2 seconds.
SOURCE/ POWER -/J Rotary encoder

Repeat Play

Press MX to select MX ON. Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander). Press and hold MX for at least 2 seconds to activate the level setting mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred level or OFF.
10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz 17.5kHz 10.0kHz
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.
Setting the treble level: Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired treble level (7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble frequency. If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the treble control setting will be turned off automatically. The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.). Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display indications do not work. However, treble level is still adjustable if an audio processor with the treble adjustment is connected. This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
FM (MX level 1 to 3): The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and produces well balanced sound at all frequencies. CD (MX level 1 to 3): CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback. MX takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a more clear, clean output. MP3/XM (MX level 1 to 3): This corrects information that was lost at the time of compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original. DVD (Video CD) (MOVIE MX level 1 to 2): The dialog portion of a video is reproduced more clearly. (MUSIC MX level 1): A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound accurately. AUX (MX level 1): Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that corresponds to the media connected. If two external devices are connected, a different MX mode for each media can be selected.

Setting the Bass Type

This function allows for 3 different bass type settings. Select the one that appeals to you the most.
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to set the bass type. Press g or f within 15 seconds to select the desired type (1 through 3).

TYPE 1 will sound best if you have a subwoofer in your system. Use TYPE 2 or 3 if you are using small diameter speakers.
Press Rotary encoder to return to normal mode.
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
Bass center frequency and bass band width previously set are replaced when selecting TYPE 1 through 3. When bass type is set to OFF, your previous settings are restored. Bass type is not selectable when connected to an external audio processor.
By "Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices" (page 16) to ON, operation is bypassed. To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press MX to turn MX off. MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds. Each music source, such as radio, CD, and MP3 (when an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected) can have its own MX setting. If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected, on disks with both MP3 and CD-DA, when the source changes from MP3 to CDDA or CD-DA to MP3, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly. Setting to MX OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF. This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON. There is no MX mode for AM radio. If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H700, etc.) is connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source. Since the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the audio processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the Owners Manual of the audio processor.

-/J Rotary encoder

About the indicator display
When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode.

123456

This indicator is constantly lit.

f MUTE

DISP/TITLE

Indicator/ Mode 1 2

CD Mode Title being displayed
MP3 Mode2 Folder Name being displayed File Name being displayed Artist Name being 3 displayed Album Name being 3 displayed Track Name being 3 displayed

TUNER Mode

XM RADIO Mode
Displaying the Title/Text
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been previously inputted (Titling Disc/Stations page 14). If a CD text compatible CD changer is connected, text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be displayed while playing a CD text compatible disc. If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected, it is also possible to display the folder name, the file name, and the tag, etc., while playing MP3 files.
Artist Name being displayed Song Title/ Channel Name being displayed
Text (Disc Name) being 1 displayed Text (Track Name) being 1 displayed

Title being displayed

Press DISP/TITLE
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY CLOCK TITLE FREQUENCY The display in CD/Changer mode: TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 TITLE TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME The display in XM Radio mode: Channel Number*2 Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Auxiliary Data Field*3 Clock Channel Number*2 The display in MP3 Changer mode: FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO. FILE NO./CLOCK FOLDER NAME FILE NAME TRACK NAME*4 ARTIST NAME*4 ALBUM NAME *4 FRAME*5 FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME.
When CD text compatible CD changer is connected. When MP3 compatible CD changer is connected. 3 Tag information

About Title and Text

Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name (page 14). This inputted name is referred to as a title. You cannot input or display titles on MP3 discs and XM Radio Channel. Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and track name. Such text information is referred to as text.
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text, if a CD text compatible CD changer is connected. NO TEXT will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data. *2 The Channel Name display automatically changes after a few seconds. *3 When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display page 8). *4 ID3 tag 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 DATA will be displayed when an MP3 file contains no ID3 tag information. Up to 30 characters can be displayed for the ID3 tag. *5 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3 file are displayed.
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device, depending on the character type. The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text information to be displayed. When the Scroll Setting (page 15) is set to SCR MANU, press and hold DISP/TITLE for at least 3 seconds to scroll the Text information only once. CHANGER mode :TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode XM RADIO mode :CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY, SONG TITLE DISPLAY, ARTIST NAME DISPLAY or ADF DISPLAY mode NO SUPRT is displayed when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit to which an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected. If the title was not previously input, NO TITLE is displayed. The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the contents.

Titling Discs/Stations

to record the title.

If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not written. You can enter 18 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. To input a new title, one of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted. The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending upon the model being used. 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 canceled if no action is taken for over 10 seconds.
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title
Press DISP/TITLE to select the Title Display. Then, press again and hold for at least 3 seconds. Within 10 seconds, press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.
The title in the display will blink.
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you want to erase is displayed. Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase the title displayed. Press DISP/TITLE mode. to cancel the title erasing
You cannot erase CD-TEXT. "NO DATA" is displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in step 2, or if all titles are erased in step 4.
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. Choose the SETUP menu from General Customizing, External Device, to select your desired setting.

SOURCE/ BAND/ POWER TEL.

Scroll Setting
SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)
This XM Radio can scroll the channel name, category, artist, and song title. If connected with a CD text compatible CD changer or MP3 compatible CD changer, this unit 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.
SCR AUTO : Channel name, category, artist and song title (XM Radio), and CD text information, the text information of folder and file names, and ID3 tags are scrolled automatically. SCR MANU : The display is scrolled only when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.

MODE (Rotary encoder)

The disc titles input manually (page 14) cannot be scrolled.

External Device

Turning Mute Mode On/Off

g f F/SETUP

MUTE ON (Initial setting)/ MUTE OFF
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the device.
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as follows. See down below for further information about each SETUP menu.
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)
AUX ON / AUX OFF (Initial setting)
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.

SETUP mode is activated.

Press g or f to select the desired SETUP menu.
(e.g. Select SUBW (Subwoofer))

PWR ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.

Speakers

SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT

Front right

SPEAKER RIGHT REAR

Rear right

SPEAKER LEFT REAR

Rear left

Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER mode.
The display shows the disc number and track number.

SPEAKER LEFT FRONT

Front left
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to OFF.
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source. Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer mode.
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices
INT ON / INT OFF (Initial setting)
Press the disc select 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.
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on will bypass BASS,TREBLE and MX, i.e., sound for external devices is output at the default setting.
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as for the CD player of this unit. For details, please see the CD section. If the underlined portion of the FUNC indicator is illuminated, the disc select buttons become nonfunctional.
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD Changer. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12, first press F/SETUP. This changes the D indicator to d. Then press the desired preset button. With F/SETUP activated, the preset buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12 respectively.
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional)
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show NO CHGR. To operate the selected changer, see CD(page10). For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) on page 15.
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3 Changer mode. Press any one of the disc select buttons (1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer.
The selected disc number appears in the display and MP3 files playback starts.
Press F/SETUP to illuminate the underlined portions of the FUNC indicator, and go to step above within 5 seconds. Press 4 ( ) to play back repeatedly the track being played.
The track (file) will be played repeatedly. Press 4 ( play. ) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file): Press g. Fast backward : Press and hold g. Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) : Press f. Fast forward : Press and hold f.

CD mode : RPT RPT (off) : Only a track is repeatedly played back : A disc is repeatedly played back
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data. The track display for MP3 data playback is the file numbers recorded on the disc. While playing back MP3, press 8 or 9 to move the folder up or down. The root folder appears as 1 in the folder number display. Therefore, the first folder appears as 2.
When the Repeat ALL mode is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on the disc selected. If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.
MP3 mode : RPT RPT RPT (off) : Only a file is repeatedly played back : Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back : A disc is repeatedly played back
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)
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 KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two changers and two external outputs (AUX).
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate the CD Changer mode.
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (optional) to activate the CD changer mode.
Press F/SETUP to illuminate the underlined portions of the FUNC indicator, and go to step above within 5 seconds. Press 5 ( ) in the play or pause mode.
Press BAND/TEL. on this unit to activate the CD Changer Selection mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8 seconds. Alternatively, press BAND on the remote control (optional) to activate the CD changer selection mode.
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random sequence. To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 ( ) again.
CD mode : M.I.X.: M.I.X.:The tracks on all the CDs in the current magazine will be included in the random playback sequence. Track are played back in random sequence.
Press BAND/TEL. until the desired CD Changer indicator appears on the display.
Alternatively, press BAND on the remote control (optional) until the desired changer indicator appears on the display.

(off)

If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT (REPEAT ALL) play in CD changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the selected file.
MP3 mode : M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence. M.I.X.: All files in a disc are played back in random sequence, and playback shifts to the next disc. (off)
File Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH/ QS for at least 2 seconds. While in File Search mode, press SEARCH/QS to switch to Folder Search mode.

Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. Press SEARCH/QS Book) mode. to select PHONE BK (Phone
A list in alphabetic order is displayed.
Retrieving an addressee by Alphabetic Sort List
When displaying the Alphabetic Sort List, turn the Rotary encoder or press g or f to select the addressee. Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call. Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z search)
Calling by the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history
You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls by the outgoing/ incoming/absent incoming history.
Press 8 or 9 to select an initial letter (A to Z) of the addressee. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee. Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call. Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
Press SEARCH/QS in PHONE BK (Phone Book) mode to select the History mode. Press 8 or 9 to select outgoing history (display example: DIALED), incoming history (display example: RECEIVED ), absent incoming history (display example: MISSED). Turn the Rotary encoder, or press g or f to select the addressee from the outgoing or incoming history. Press :/J or the Rotary encoder to place a call. Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed at once, press DISP/TITLE to show undisplayed numbers and names. NO MEM is displayed if nothing is registered in the Phone Book.
Calling by using the Speed Dial
You can place a call by retrieving one of the telephone numbers registered in No. 1 to 9 of the address book.
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. Within 5 seconds, place a call by pressing and holding the desired preset buttons (1 through 6) for at least 2 seconds. By pressing F/SETUP, and then pressing a preset button (1 through 3) for at least 2 seconds, you can place a call to the number registered in 7 to 9.
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed at once, press DISP/TITLE to show undisplayed numbers and names. NO MEM is displayed if there is no incoming history.
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation
You can be informed when you receive a short message.
You can place a call by pressing :/J after momentarily pressing the preset button (1 through 6) of the number you wish to call. You can place a call by pressing the Rotary encoder, after selecting a number which you wish to call, by pressing g or f , or by turning the Rotary encoder.
Receiving a short message
When a text message is received, NEW MSG is indicated on the display.
The contents of the received message can only be read from the portable phone's display.
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
If there is no telephone number registered to a preset button, NO P-SET is displayed when you try to place a call.

For the screw marked *2, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location.

Mounting Bracket

Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.

Connections

Blue Blue/White POWER ANT REMOTE TURN-ON

Antenna

To power antenna
To amplifier or equalizer
AUDIO Pink/Black INTERRUPT IN

To vehicle phone

IGNITION BATTERY

Ignition Key

Yellow

Battery

XM Antenna (Sold Separately)

EQ/DIV NORM

+ , Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT

! " # $ % & ( )

Speakers Front right

Ai-NET

Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green SPEAKER LEFT REAR Green/Black White/Black SPEAKER LEFT FRONT White
Front left CD Changer (Sold Separately)

Front left Front Right

Rear or Subwoofer Left Rear or Subwoofer Right
1 Antenna Receptacle 2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable.
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.
) Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White) ~ Ai-NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with AiNET.
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 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. 6 Battery Lead (Yellow) Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's battery. 7 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. 8 Fuse Holder (10A) 9 Power Supply Connector ! Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray) " Right Front () Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black) # Right Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black) $ Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet) % Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green) & Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black) ( Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
+ XM Antenna Connector Connect this to an optional XM antenna. , Front Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left. - Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left.
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 15.