Selecting directly Select the desired button (1 through 4). [1]: FLAT(OFF) [3]: ROCK [2]: POPS [4]: NEWS
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve
When the setting is complete, press the EQ button to select OFF, and return to normal mode.
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer to page 6). EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.
Press the EQ button and select the EQ mode. Press and hold the EQ button for at least 3 seconds. Press one of 1-6 buttons to activate your desired curve. Press the EQ button to return to the normal mode.
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste.
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds. This function is inoperable when DEFFEAT is ON(refer to page 6).
Press the EQ button and select the EQ mode. Press and hold the EQ button for at least 3 seconds.

About the Crossover

Crossover:
This unit is equipped with an Active Crossover. The crossover limits the frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies for which they have been optimally designed. The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter) of each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or lows). 2 way mode Cut-off frequency (1/3 octave steps) HPF Low range speaker LPF 20 Hz 200 Hz HPF Slope Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
3 way mode ww frequency (1/3 octave steps) HPF 0 to 12 dB Low range speaker LPF 20 Hz 200 Hz HPF Slope
LPF FLAT, 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct
LPF FLAT, 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct 0 to 12 dB
Front high range speaker Rear high range speaker

20 Hz 200 Hz

FLAT, 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct FLAT, 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct

< CDA-7897 > Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Pattern4 Pattern6 Pattern5(Silent mode)
Pattern 6 displays Pattern 1 to Pattern 3 repeatedly.
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.
Dimmer Control (CDA-7897 only)

BAND MODE

Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if you feel the unit's backlighting is too bright at night.
g DN f UP SETUP Rotary encoder
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select the DIM (DIMMER) mode. Press the BAND button to select the Dimmer mode. Each press toggles between DIM AUTO and DIM MANUAL. Press the SETUP button to activate the normal mode.

Switching the Tuner Mode

The CDA-7998/CDA-7897 incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between 3 settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage.
The initial setting at the factory is "DIM AUTO."
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select "TUNER" mode. Press the BAND button to switch the TUNER mode. NORMAL Hi-Fi STABLE NORMAL : Standard setting Hi-Fi : Sound quality priority setting STABLE : Noiseless priority setting

Subwoofer On and Off

Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select the Subwoofer mode. Press the BAND button to toggle mode between ON and OFF.
The initial setting at the factory is subwoofer ON.
The initial setting at the factory is "NORMAL." If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in the Hi-Fi mode, we recommend you change to the NORMAL mode.
Press the SETUP button after setting the Subwoofer ON. Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the Subwoofer mode. Subwoofer BALANCE VOLUME DEFEAT FADER
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP button to return to the normal mode.
"MP3 File Selection" and "Playing MP3 data" in the "SETUP" mode section are described in MP3 Operation on page 28.

Changing Lighting Color

(CDA-7998 only)
Press the g DN or f UP button after selecting the Subwoofer mode, and the subwoofer output phase is toggled NORMAL (PHASE 0) or REVERS (PHASE 180).
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select AMBER. Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between AMBER ON (amber) and AMBER OFF (green). Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode.
Turn Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained in each mode.
The initial setting at the factory is "AMBER OFF."

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.

Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the f UP or g DN button to select the DEMO mode. Press the BAND button to turn on or off the DEMO mode. Each press toggles between ON and OFF. If no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the DEMO mode activates.
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting (CDA-7998 only)
You can select whether the opening display is shown or not when power is turned ON. Choose between the standard display pattern and the downloaded Profile data display pattern. This function is only available if you have already downloaded the profile data.
The initial setting at the factory is OFF. To quit DEMO mode, set to OFF.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the g DN or f UP button to select the OPENING MESSAGE mode. Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between OFF and ON. OFF mode : This shows the standard display pattern. ON mode : This shows the downloaded Profile data and the calendar message after data downloading.
When selecting a mode with the BAND button, the display pattern is immediately shown. When OFF mode is selected, nothing is shown. The initial setting at the factory is OFF mode.
Switching the Animation Display type (CDA-7998 only)
You can select your favorite animation display from five types of Pattern3 in Switching the Display Modes.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the g DN or f UP button to select ANIMATION mode. Press the BAND to select your preferred display type. OFF type1 type2 type3 type4 type5
After you select Pattern3 in Switching the Display Modes, the animation type you selected is shown. The initial setting at the factory is OFF.
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CDA-7998 only)
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the time is displayed.
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds. Press the g DN or f UP button to select the CALENDER DISPLAY mode. Press the BAND button to select your preferred display pattern. mm/dd/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy yyyy/mm/dd yyyy mm dd : shows the year in the Christian Era : shows the month : shows the day
ex. dd/mm/yyyy 25/12/2001
TUNE / A.ME SOURCE BAND Preset buttons (1 through 6)
Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and SEEK (LOCAL) indicators in the display. With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both strong and weak stations will be tuned in the Auto-Seek operation. Press again to return to the local mode. The DX indicator will turn off and the SEEK (LOCAL) indicator will remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will be tuned. 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.

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

Insert a disc with the label side facing up. The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically. The movable display will close and playback will begin. When a disc is already inserted, press the SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode. The mode will change every time the button is pressed. TUNER CD CD CHANGER ( Only when the CD changer is connected)

REPEAT

To pause playback, press the -/J button. Pressing the -/J button again will resume playback. To eject the disc, press the c button.
Opening and Closing the Movable display
Do not insert or remove a CD when loading or ejecting a CD, as malfunction may result. If the CD does not eject, press c button again for more than 3 seconds with the movable display open.
Press the c button. The movable display will open.

About the usable discs.

We recommend using only compact discs containing the marks shown below. You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CDReWritable) for audio use on this unit. You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted audio files. To close the movable display, press the c button again. The movable display will close. Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit: Flawed CDs,w with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a recording failed and a re-recording was attempted. Use discs with MP3 files written in the format compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2. For details, see page 30-31.
Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is open as it may result in malfunction of the unit. The display may be dim during low temperatures and immediately after turning on the power. The brightness will return to normal as time elapses. The display will stop at the set angle when closing.

Playback

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/ CD-RW)
Do not touch the surface. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Do not affix stickers or labels and do not write on the surface. Clean the disc when it is dusty. Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc. Do not use commercially available disc accessories. Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again.

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.
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 or 12-disc CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press the F button to display "FUNCTION ON" (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the "FUNC" indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds. The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation performed within 5 seconds.

Music Sensor (Skip)

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.
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause mode.
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.
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)
SOURCE BAND Select buttons (1 through 9,0, , )

M.I.X.

An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the AiNET input of the CDA-7998/CDA-7897, the CD Changer will be controllable from the CDA-7998/CDA-7897. Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled by the CDA-7998/CDA-7897. See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page 27 for selecting the CD Changers.

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode. The tracks on the disc will be played back in a random sequence. To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button again to turn off the M.I.X.
The controls on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 for CD Changer operation are operative only when a CD Changer is connected. The Changer indicator illuminates when a CD Changer is connected. The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from the CDA-7998/ CDA-7897 as well as the CD changer.
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.
Press the SOURCE button to activate the CHANGER mode. The display shows the disc number and track number.
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.

Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7998/CDA7897 to activate the CD Changer mode. Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control (RUE-4187) to activate the CD Changer mode.
To operate the selected changer, see CD Player Operation section.
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)" on page 19.

SOURCE

Press the BAND button on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 or the RUE-4187 to activate the CD Changer Selection mode.
Select buttons (1 through 6) SOURCE -/J MODE F
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional)
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897.
g DN f UP FOLDER DN FILE SEARCH M. I. X. REPEAT SCAN
Press the SOURCE button to switch to the MP3 Changer mode. The mode will change every time the button is pressed. The display shows the disc number and Folder number. Folder Number, File Number and Elapsed Time are displayed. Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer. To pause playback, press the -/J button. Pressing the -/J button again will resume playback.

FOLDER UP

Playing MP3 Files
The CDA-7998/CDA-7897 models include a built-in MP3 unit. You can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit. Use the format compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2. For further information about playing or storing MP3 files, refer to pages 30-31 before using the unit.
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.
Momentarily press the g DN button once during CD play to return to the beginning of the current file. If you wish to access the beginning of a file further back, repeatedly press until you reach the desired file. Press the f UP button once to advance to the beginning of the next file. If you wish to access the beginning of a file further ahead, press repeatedly until the desired file is reached.
Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the label side facing up.
Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the label side facing up. The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically. The movable display will close and playback will begin. When a disc is already inserted, press the SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode. The mode will change every time the button is pressed. TUNER CD CD CHANGER
( Only when the CD changer is connected)
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data. The MP3 indicator is lit during MP3 playback. If the CD does not eject, press c button again for more than 3 seconds with the movable display open. The track display for CD audio data playback is the track numbers recorded on the disc.

During search, press the FILE SEARCH button to cancel the File Search mode. If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press the F button to display FUNCTION ON (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the FUNC indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds. The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation performed within 5 seconds.
Press the REPEAT button to play back repeatedly the file being played. The file will be played repeatedly. Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF to deactivate the repeat play.
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected and the RPT ALL mode is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all files on the selected disc.
With RPT ALL on in the FOLDER ONLY mode (see Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection section on page 30), the Files within the current folder will be repeatedly played back. If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press the F button to display FUNCTION ON (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the FUNC indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds. The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation performed within 5 seconds.
The initial setting at the factory is CD-DA.

About MP3

CAUTION Except for personal enjoyment, duplicating audio data (including MP3 data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty. What is MP3?
Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection
You can set the range of MP3 file selection to entire disc contents or folder contents only.
MP3, whose official name is MPEG Audio Layer 3, is a compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the IEC. MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is capable of compressing the audio data at extremely high ratios shrinking music files by as much as one-tenth their original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human ear or masked by other sounds. Method for creating MP3 files The software used to create MP3 files is widely sold or free from various sources. For details on creating MP3 files, refer to the user's manual for that software. The MP3 files that can be played back by this device have the file extension mp3. Files with no extension can not be played back. Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates Sampling rates: 32 kHz - 44.1 kHz, bit rates: 32 - 320 kbps Note that for sampling rates such as 22.05 kHz, this devices frame display (Page 15) may not display correctly. ID3 tags This device supports ID3 tag v1. If ID3 tag data is in an MP3 file, this device can display the title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag data. This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric characters and the underscore. For non-supported characters, NO SUPPORT is displayed. Producing MP3 discs MP3 files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 512 files/folders (including Root Folders). Media supported The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

You cannot use O, S, I, or F for the ID Number. You can check your ID number printed on the label on the package of your XM Satellite Radio Receiver (TUA-T020XM).
The controls on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 for XM Receiver operation are operative only when an XM Receiver is connected. The XM1 or XM2 band illuminates when in XM mode.
Storing XM Channel Presets
Press the BAND button to select the desired band (XM1 or XM2) you want to store. After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold (for at least 2 seconds) any one of the Preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you want to store the station. The selected station is stored. 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 12 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6 channels for each band; XM1 and XM2).
Press the SOURCE button to select RADIO Mode. Press the BAND button to select XM1 or XM2. Each press changes the band: FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM
Press the g DN or f UP button to select the desired channel. Holding the g DN or f UP buttons will change channels continuously.
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

Changing the Display

Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and song/program title, is available with each XM channel. The unit can display this text information as explained below.
Press the BAND button to select the desired band (XM1 or XM2). FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM
Press the channel Preset button that has your desired satellite channel in memory.
In XM mode, press the TITLE button. Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown below.
Calendar/Clock Display (CDA-7998 only) Clock Display

Category Search

Category Search allows direct access to the first channel of a specific category. It can also be used to surf channels within a given category.

Channel Number display

(CDA-7897 only)
Channel Name display Channel Number display
In XM mode, press the CAT button to display the category of the channel that is currently selected for 5 seconds. While the category is displayed, press the g DN or f UP button to browse the different categories. Press the CAT button to load the first channel of the new category (or dont do anything to remain in the current category.) Within 5 seconds of selecting the category, press the CAT button again to select the next channel within that category. Repeatedly pressing the CAT button will load additional channels within that category. If CAT is pressed at the last channel of the category, the search begins again at the first channel of the category. When tuned in, the category is displayed for 5 seconds, then the display returns to normal mode.

The file name of download data shall be A_U.MP3. A_U.MP3 Extender (fixed) Identifier (arbitrary alphabet or number 5 letters maximum) Header (fixed) You can create a file name via the website. Do not change a file name once it has been created. Malfunction may result.
When data download is finished successfully, the confirmation screen is displayed for 5 seconds and the download mode closes. Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked boxes on the confirmation screen. PARAMETRIC EQ data The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Parametric EQ mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Parametric EQ mode) are automatically applied. X-OVER (Cross over) data The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the X-OVER mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (XOVER mode) are automatically applied. You cannot download the data if the setting of the 2WAY/3WAY switch is not suitably set for downloaded data. TIME CORRECTION data The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Time correction mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Time correction mode) are automatically applied.
For details about procedures of download, see ALPINEs Web site.
The Profile data is not displayed on the confirmation screen. When you download the data again, the data is overwritten in Preset 6.

Telephone Mode ON/OFF

PHONE BOOK MENU
Press the button, PHONE BOOK button, or MENU button. See relevant pages for each item.
When a portable telephone is not connected, NO PHONE is displayed for at least 2 seconds, then the mode returns to the original source mode. When the portable telephone is taken off the Junction BOX during an incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free call, the call will be treated as an ordinary one by the portable telephone. When there is an incoming call while the power of CDA-7998/ CDA-7897 is OFF, the power of CDA-7998/CDA-7897 will turn ON automatically for an ordinary call by the portable telephone, but not for a hands-free call. Even if the power of the portable telephone is OFF, when CDA-7998/CDA-7897 is set to the telephone mode, the power of the portable telephone will be turned ON. Even if the ACC power of the vehicle is turned OFF (even if the engine is stopped) during a hands-free call, the call is not disconnected, and an ordinary call by the portable telephone is possible. If there is an incoming call during operation (except an outgoing call or talking), operation mode will end and switch to the incoming or talking mode. An outgoing call from a portable telephone is also possible. However, you cannot perform different operations at the same time from a portable telephone and CDA-7998/CDA-7897 as malfunction can result. With a Junction BOX connected outgoing, incoming, and sending history will also be recorded in the portable telephone. While telephoning, the setting of CDA-7998/CDA-7897 automatically turns to DEFEAT ON.

Closing the cover Push the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.
Operating the Audio Processor
Steps Equalizer Presets Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve Recalling the Stored Time Correction Recalling the Stored Crossover

1 Press the

A.PROC button to select the mode.

Normal mode

EQ mode

Private mode

Time Correction mode

Crossover mode

2 Press the 8
or 9 button to select the mode.

FLAT POPS ROCK NEWS

MEMORY1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY4 MEMORY5 MEMORY6

In Case of Difficulty

If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
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 above-mentioned 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 ball-point 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.

ANTENNA

The XM antenna is not connected to the XM radio module. - Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely to the XM radio module.

UPDATING

Radio is being updated with latest encryption code. - Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 should function normally.

AM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530 1,710 kHz 22.5 V/27 dB

NO SIGNAL

XM signal is too weak at the current location. - Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.

CD PLAYER SECTION

Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5 20,000 Hz (1 dB) Below measurable limits 0.008% (at 1 kHz) 95 dB (at 1 kHz) 105 dB 85 dB (at 1 kHz)

LOADING

Radio is acquiring audio or program information. - Wait until the radio has received the information.

PICKUP

Wave length Laser power 795 nm CLASS I

OFF AIR

The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting. - Select another channel.

REMOTE CONTROL

Battery Type Width Height Depth Weight AAA batteries (2 pcs.) 42 mm (1-21/32") 121 mm (4-25/32") 23 mm (29/32") 50 g (1.8 oz)
The user has selected a Channel Number that does not exist or is not subscribed to. - The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel. There is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or additional information associated with the channel at that time. - No action needed.

GENERAL

Power Requirement Maximum Power Output Maximum Pre-Output Voltage Weight 14.4 V DC (1116 V allowable) 50W 4 (CDA-7897 only) 5 V/10 k ohms 1.9 kg (4 lbs.3 oz) (CDA-7998 only) 2.0 kg (4 lbs.6 oz) (CDA-7897 only)

CHASSIS SIZE

Width Height Depth 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") 156.5 mm (6-5/32")

NOSEPIECE SIZE

Width Height Depth 165 mm (6-1/2") 60 mm (2-3/8") 18.5 mm (23/32")
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 3 and 4 of this manual thoroughly for proper use.

Caution

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done.

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.
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw () already attached to the vehicle's chassis.
For the screw marked , use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location.

Connections

Blue POWER ANT REMOTE TURN-ON AUDIO INTERRUPT IN

Antenna

To power antenna

Blue/White

To amplifier or equalizer

Pink/Black

To vehicle phone

Orange

ILLUMINATION
To the instrument cluster illumination lead (CDA-7897 only)

Red Yellow

IGNITION BATTERY

Ignition Key

Black GND

Battery

Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/ Black Violet/ Black

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Speakers

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EQ/DIV NORM

Violet

Green SPEAKER LEFT REAR

(Side of the unit)

Green/ Black ( White/ Black
CD Changer (Sold Separately)

Speakers Front Left

Amplifier

Front Right

Rear Left Rear Right

Amplifier Subwoofers

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system. Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness. Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible. Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis. If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.
1 Antenna Receptacle 2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable.
& Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green) (CDA-7897 only) ( Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black) (CDA-7897 only) ) Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black) (CDA-7897 only) ~ Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White) (CDA-7897 only) + Ai-NET Connector Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with AiNET.

This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle's power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal processor, etc.
3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. 4 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black) 5 Illumination Lead (Orange) (CDA-7897 only) This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of the CDA-7897 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. 8 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. 9 Choke Coil with Fuse Holder (7.5A.. CDA-7998 only) (15A. CDA-7897 only) ! Power Supply Connector " Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray) (CDA-7897 only) # Right Front () Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black) (CDA-7897 only) $ Right Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black) (CDA-7897 only) % Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet) (CDA-7897 only) The system whose frequency range is divided between the high frequency range and the low frequency range.
The position of switching the switch: F/R/Sub-W Front high range speaker (L) Rear high range speaker (L) Low range speaker (L) Output of this unit : Front output Front high range speaker (R) Rear high range speaker (R) Low range speaker (R)
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional AiNET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.

, DC/DC Converter

Do not install the converter at a location subjected to water such as under the floor mat or air conditioner. This may cause a malfunction. Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with other audio cables. Doing so may induce noise into your system. Keep the DC/DC converter away from the Antenna cables and the rear side of the unit, otherwise noise may be generated when receiving radio broadcast.
- Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer). Front Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left. / Rear Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left. : Subwoofer RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left. ; RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) < System Switch When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET, place this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.