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Listening to Radio.. 8 Manual Storing of Station Presets.. 8 Automatic Memory of Station Presets. 8 Tuning to Preset Stations.. 8 Station Title Search Function.. 9 Quick Search Function.. 9
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations.. 9 Recalling Preset RDS Stations. 10 Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations.. 10 PI SEEK Setting... 10 Receiving Traffic Information. 10 PTY (Programme Type) Tuning. 11 Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio.. 11 Priority PTY (Programme Type).. 12 Displaying Radio Text. 12

Other Functions

Displaying the Title/Text.. 24 Titling Discs/Stations.. 25 Erasing Disc Title/Station Title.. 25 Blackout mode On and Off.. 25
i-Personalize Operation (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)
About i-Personalize.. 26 Data Downloading.. 26
Sound Customizing Adjusting Source Signal Levels.. 27 Switching the Tuner Mode.. 27 Subwoofer On and Off. 27 Setting the Subwoofer Output (CDA-9815RB/ CDA-9813R only).. 27 Sound (Beep) Guide Function. 27 Visual Customizing Changing Lighting Colour (CDA-9813R only).. 27 Dimmer Control (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RX only). 27 Scroll Setting... 27 Scroll Type Setting (CDA-9815RB only). 28 Switching the Character Font (CDA-9815RB only).. 28 Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9815RB only).. 28 Demonstration.. 28 MP3 Playing MP3 Data.. 28 External Device Turning Mute Mode On/Off.. 28 Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link). 28 Connecting to an External Amplifier. 28 Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices. 28
Turning ON/OFF Traffic News Announcement.. 31 Setting the Announcement Select Mode. 31 Changing the Display Mode.. 31 Displaying the Regional Label.. 32 Receiving Announcement Information of DAB Local Stations... 32 Setting for Automatic Change from DAB to RDS.. 32 Setting ON/OFF for DRC (Dynamic Range Control).. 32
MobileHub Link Operation (Optional)
About MobileHub Link.. 33 Telephone Mode ON/OFF.. 33 Incoming Calls.. 33 Calling... 34 SMS (Short Message Service) Operation. 34

Changer (Optional)

Controlling CD Changer (Optional).. 35 Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional).. 35 Multi-Changer Selection (Optional).. 35

Press g or f within 5 seconds while NEWS is being displayed to choose a desired programme type. Then press 2/P.PTY.
The PRIORITY PTY function will activate.
The display shows WAITING for a few seconds, then starts scrolling the text message. If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a text message properly, the display shows NO TEXT.
Press 2/P.PTY to activate the PRIORITY PTY mode again.
To change the programme category, perform the step 3. To disable the PRIORITY PTY function, press and hold 2/P. PTY for at least 2 seconds.
In the PRIORITY PTY function, unlike in the T.INFO function, the volume does not increase during operation.
Operate the unit while theFUNC indicator (only the underlined portion of the FUNC indicator for CDA-9811R) lights up. If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the FUNC indicator (only the underlined portion of the FUNC indicator for CDA9811R) goes out.
SOURCE/ POWER -/J 8 Rotary encoder SEARCH
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.

g f 9 4( ) 5( ) 6( )

To pause playback, press -/J.
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.
To eject the disc, press c.
To customers who use CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA9812RX: MP3/WMA can be played back on the built-in CD Player of this unit. To customers who use CDA-9811R: MP3 can be played back if an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected. However, WMA cannot be played back.
Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either. If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for at least 3 seconds with the movable display open. The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data and WMA data. The MP3 indicator is lit during MP3 playback. The WMA indicator is lit during WMA playback. The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers recorded on the disc. While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to move the folder up or down.

Playback

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 SOURCE/POWER to switch to the CD mode. The mode will change every time the button is pressed.
TUNER CD CD CHANGER* TUNER
* Only when the CD changer is connected

Repeat Play

Press 4( played.

Press 4(

M.I.X. (Random Play)
Press 5( ) in the play or pause mode.
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random sequence. To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5( ) again.

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 audio data at extremely high ratios, reducing the size of music files to 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.
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the FUNC indicator (only underlined portions of the FUNC indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step above within 5 seconds. If a 12-disc CD changer is connected: In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the FUNC indicator (only underlined portions of the FUNC indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
File/Folder Search (concerning MP3/WMA)

What is WMA?

WMA, or Windows Media Audio, is compressed audio data. WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD quality sound.
Press SEARCH to select File Search mode or Folder Search mode in MP3/WMA mode.

File Search mode

Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder. Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds. Press the Rotary encoder to play back the selected file.
Method for creating MP3/WMA files
Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user's manual for that software. MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have the file extension mp3 / wma. Files with no extension cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1 and 8 are supported)
File Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding SEARCH for at least 2 seconds. While in File Search mode, press SEARCH to switch to Folder Search mode.

Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display indications do not work. When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the Level Indicator display to the AUDIO Adjustment display only on the CDA9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX. For details, see Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern (page 7).
Setting the Treble Control (CDA-9812RX/CDA9811R only)
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.
Adjusting the built-in Crossover (CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only)
The High and Low Pass Filters on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal taste.
Press CENTER f to select the Treble (treble centre frequency) Control mode.
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2 seconds.
HPF - <Press momentarily> LPF* - <Press momentarily> normal mode - <Press and hold for 2 seconds> HPF
Setting the treble Centre frequency: Press g or f to select the desired treble centre frequency.
10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz 17.5kHz 10.0kHz
* When the subwoofer output of this unit is turned off, LPF and phase are deactivated.
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.
Press g or f to select the desired setting.
Setting the treble level: Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired treble level (7~+7).
HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter): FLAT (OFF) 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.
You can emphasize the treble frequency. If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the treble control setting will be turned off automatically. The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, MW (LW), 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. When you press DISP/B.OUT on the CDA-9812RX, you can switch the level Indicator display to the TREBLE adjustment display. For details, see Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern (page 7).
LPF(Setting the Low Pass Filter): FLAT (OFF) 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz

1 kHz 20 kHz
Low range Mid range High range
Press SOURCE/POWER to select desired slope.
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT (OFF)), 1 (-6dB/oct), 2 (-12dB/ oct), 3 (-18dB/oct), 4 (-24dB/oct).
(Different from actual display) Level adjusting (0 to - 12 dB) Output frequency range
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired output level.
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.
To store the adjusted contents 1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to store the adjusted contents.
Slope FLAT Slope adjusting
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to 5. After setting, press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to normal mode.
20 Hz HPF cut-off frequency
(Different from actual display) LPF cut-off frequency
Crossover mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is performed within 15 seconds.

3 WAY System

HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the higher frequencies to pass. LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the lower frequencies to pass. Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one octave. The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes. Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters. Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency, as it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency content. You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or lower than the LPF. Adjustment should be made according to the recommended crossover frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the recommended crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner's Manual. We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.
LOW MID-L MID-H HIGH (HI) LOW
Adjustable frequency bands:
LOW MID-L MID-H HIGH : 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps) : 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps) : 20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps) : 1kHz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired slope.
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT* (OFF)), 1 (-6dB/oct), 2 (-12dB/ oct), 3 (-18dB/oct), 4 (-24dB/oct). * FLAT cannot be set for the HIGH slope.
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to 5.
After setting, press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to normal mode.

0.5m 2.25m

About the 2way/3way system You can switch to 2way/3way system mode with the 2way/3way switch on the side of the unit (page 44). *1 When setting to 3 WAY : The unit can be operated in a 3 way system.

F/R Sub. W

When setting to F/R/Sub.W : The unit can be operated in a 2 way system.

SOURCE/ POWER

Switching the Tuner Mode
NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI / STABLE
This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage.
NORMAL: Standard setting HI-FI: Sound quality priority setting STABLE: Noiseless priority setting

BAND/TEL.

If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in HiFi mode, we recommend you change to Normal mode.

Subwoofer On and Off

SUB-W ON (Initial setting) / SUB-W OFF
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the subwoofer output phase and level. 1 Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the SUB-W mode.
g f F/SETUP SUB-W BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME SUB-W
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as follows. See down below for further information about each SETUP menu.
2 Press g or f. The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUB-W NORMAL (0) or SUB-W REVERS (180). To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.

SETUP mode is activated.

Setting the Subwoofer Output (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)
STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP menu.

(e.g. Select BEEP)

You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monoaural. Make sure to set the correct output for your subwoofer type.
STEREO: Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output MONO: Subwoofer monaural output
Here is the explanation for CDA-9815RB display example.
FM-LEVEL REG*5 PI SEEK*5 NORMAL/HI-FI/STABLE AMBER*4 DIMMER*7 SUB-W SUB-W STEREO/ SUB-W MONO*2 CD-DA / CD-DA/MP3*6 BEEP SCROLL SCROLL TYPE*1 MUTE INTERRUPT AUX (AUX name)*3 PWR-IC FONT*1 CONTRAST*1 DEMO FM-LEVEL
Sound (Beep) Guide Function
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending upon the button pressed.

Visual Customizing

Changing Lighting Colour (CDA-9813R only)
AMBER ON/AMBER OFF (Initial setting)

*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6

CDA-9815RB only. CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only. Displayed only when AUX is ON. CDA-9813R only RDS (page 9 to 12) Displayed for CDA-9811R if an MP3 compatible changer is connected. *7 CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only.

You can change the lighting colour on the front panel.
AMBER ON: Amber colour AMBER OFF: Green colour
Dimmer Control (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANUAL
Press BAND/TEL. to change the setting.
(e.g. Select BEEP ON or BEEP OFF.)
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.
The Display Contrast described in the section Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9815RB only) can also be changed by turning the Rotary encoder.

Scroll Setting

SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANUAL (Initial setting)

Press F/SETUP again.

The display returns to normal mode.
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CDTEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files, folder names, and tags. (This function can be used for CDA-9811R if a changer compatible with CD-Text is connected.)
SCROLL AUTO : The CD text information, the text information of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled automatically. SCROLL MANUAL : The display is scrolled only when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.

Sound Customizing

Adjusting Source Signal Levels
FM-LEVEL HIGH (Initial setting) / FM-LEVEL LOW
If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM signal level.
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag display. The disc titles input manually (page 25) cannot be scrolled.
Scroll Type Setting (CDA-9815RB only)
TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2
Connecting to an External Amplifier
PWR-IC ON (Initial setting) / PWR-IC OFF
Two types of scroll can be selected.
TYPE1: The upper line and lower line scroll alternately. TYPE2: The upper line and lower line scroll at the same time, but at different speeds, when the Scroll Setting (page 27) is set to SCROLL AUTO.
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
PWR-IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear preamplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head units internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers. Front left Front right Rear left Rear right
Switching the Character Font (CDA-9815RB only)
TYPE-1 (Initial setting) / TYPE-2

Press BAND/TEL. to set ON/OFF for the selected Announcement.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set more.
To set the Announcement Select mode OFF, press T.INFO for at least 2 seconds.
When one of the selections between All Select and Financial news is set ON, no announcement interrupts are made if you set OFF for the Announcement. If you set ON/OFF with the All Select selection, you can set ON/ OFF for the selections from Traffic News to Financial news. When an urgent broadcast is received, the mode automatically changes to the DAB mode to receive the Alarm Announcement. If you adjust the volume level at this time, that volume level is memorized, and that volume level is applied the next time you receive an urgent broadcast. If the announcement that you select in Step 3 interrupts, the selected announcement Label is displayed. If you adjust the volume level at this time, that volume level is memorized, and that volume level is applied the next time announcement interrupts.
Displaying the Regional Label
The regional name of the ensemble that you are listening is displayed.
Setting for Automatic Change from DAB to RDS
When the DAB reception is poor, you can set this selection ON to automatically change to the RDS station (a station that can be received) within the same broadcasting station until good reception is achieved. You can switch this for voice only (except Service label/ Dynamic label display). The display and operation remain as for DAB.
Press TITLE for at least 3 seconds.
REGIONAL is displayed for two seconds, and then the Regional Label is displayed for 5 seconds, and then you return to the display that you selected with the steps described under the section Changing the Display Mode on page 31.
If no Regional Label is received, NO REGON is displayed. When you are in the Dynamic Label mode, you cannot display the Regional Label.
Receiving Announcement Information of DAB Local Stations
Press F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds. Press g or f to select R/D SW. Press BAND/TEL. to select either ON or OFF. Press F/SETUP to return to the normal mode.
Press F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds. Press g or f to select DAB REG (REG). Press BAND/TEL. to select ON or OFF for DAB REG.
ON: You can automatically receive announcement interruptions that are valid for the region you are currently in. OFF: Announcement interruptions are valid for all regions.
When reception is being changed from DAB to RDS, the DAB indicator blinks.
Setting ON/OFF for DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
If you set this ON when receiving the sound of a wide Dynamic Range, the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) gain increases when the source sound is small, and the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) gain decreases when the source sound is large, making the Dynamic Range narrower to give you better and more comfortable sound even in the vehicle that produces a large noise.

Press F/SETUP to return to the normal mode.
Press F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds. Press g or f select DAB DRC (DRC). Press BAND/TEL. to select either ON or OFF. Press F/SETUP to return to the normal mode.
When a radio programme is set to ON, sound other than what you previously set may be produced depending on the broadcast. In this case, turn the programme OFF.
MobileHub Link Operation(Optional)
SOURCE/ POWER -/J BAND/ TEL. TITLE 8 SEARCH 9
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-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA9812RX/CDA-9811R as malfunction can result. With a junction box connected outgoing, incoming, and sending history will also be recorded in the portable telephone. While telephoning, defeat is set to ON. When the call has finished, the unit returns to your previous setting. The telephone volume can be adjusted on the CDA-9815RB/CDA9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R. The volume you set during the call is memorized, and is automatically applied again on the next call. While telephoning or receiving incoming calls, press TITLE to show the Network Operator display for 5 seconds.

Incoming Calls

g f F/SETUP Preset buttons (1 through 6)
Press :/J to receive an incoming call. Press BAND/TEL. to finish a call.
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source mode.

About MobileHub Link

Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone (available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of the portable telephone.
Caution Even with hands-free operation, a driver can be distracted during telephone operation or receiving a call. For the sake of safety, drivers are requested to refrain from operating the telephone while driving. For the sake of safety, only incoming calls and Speed-Dial outgoing calls can be operated.
When the Automatic Calling mode is on, you can talk after 3 seconds of receiving the incoming call. The incoming call can be switched to Automatic Calling or Manual Calling. 1 Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds. 2 Select the Telephone mode by pressing g or f. 3 Press BAND/TEL. to change to AUTO or MANUAL (MANU). 4 Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode. Press BAND/TEL. during an incoming call to disconnect it.
If a portable telephone is connected, its address book, incoming and outgoing history are downloaded to the junction box. Please refer to the instruction manual of the junction box.

Telephone Mode ON/OFF

Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds to turn on the Telephone mode.
To turn off, press BAND/TEL. See relevant pages for each item.
When a portable telephone is not connected, press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. NO PHONE is displayed for about 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-9815RB/ CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R is off, the power of CDA9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R will turn on automatically for a hands-free call. Even if the power of the portable telephone is off, when CDA9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R is set to 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.

Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate the CD Changer mode.
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (CDA9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only) to activate the CD Changer mode.
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER mode.
The display shows the disc number and track number.
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source. Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer mode.

SOURCE

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.
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/MP3/WMA section. If the FUNC indicator (the underlined portion of the FUNC indicator for CDA-9811R) is illuminated, the disc select buttons become nonfunctional.
Press BAND/TEL. on this unit or the RUE-4187 to activate the CD Changer Selection mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8 seconds.
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.
Press BAND/TEL. until the desired CD Changer indicator appears on the display.
Alternatively press BAND/TEL. on the Remote Control (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only) until the desired changer indicator appears on the display.
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show NO CHGR (NO CHANGER for CDA-9815RB). To operate the selected changer, see CD/MP3/WMA (page 13). For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) on page 28.

9 ! " #

9 f UP Button
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button CD mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track.

! 9 Button

Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in descending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below.

6 5. 1 6

CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button Press this button to select a disc in descending order. MP3/WMA mode: Press the Folder Select (DN) button to select the folder.

" Mute Button

Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly. Press this button again to cancel.
# Audio Processor Button*1
Controls on Remote Control (CDA-9815RB/ CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)

1 Power Button

Press this button to turn the power on/off.

2 Source Button

Press this button to select the audio source.
CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only Each press the button to switch the audio processor mode. For details, refer to Operating the Audio Processor as shown below. CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX Press the button to call the external audio processor mode when the external audio processor is connected.*2 *1 This button is used for CDA-9812RX in conjunction with an optional Ai-NET processor. *2 For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.

3 -/J Button

Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause modes for CD.

4 TILT 98 Buttons

Press this button to adjust the angle of the movable display.
Operating the Audio Processor (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)

5 Band/Programme Button

Radio mode: BAND Button Press this button and the band will change. CD/Changer mode: To switch the disc mode.
Press A.PROC to select the mode.
Normal mode EQ mode (Equalizer Presets) Private mode (Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve) Time Correction mode (Recalling the Stored Time Correction) Crossover mode (Recalling the Stored Crossover) Normal mode
6 Volume Adjustment Buttons
To increase the volume level: Press the Lbutton To decrease the volume level: Press the Kbutton
Press 8 or 9 to select the mode.
EQ mode Select from FLAT, POPS, ROCK and NEWS. Private mode/Time Correction mode/Crossover mode Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.

Button

Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below.

1 2. 6 1

CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button Press this button to select a disc in ascending order. MP3/WMA mode: Press the Folder Select (UP) button to select the folder.

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.

Precautions

Be sure to disconnect the cable from the () battery post before installing your CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/ CDA-9811R. 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 CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R 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-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for assistance. Be sure to connect the speaker () leads to the speaker () terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in serious accident.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number plate is located on the bottom of the unit.
SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: PLACE OF PURCHASE:

Installation

Metal plate
For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location.

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. Caution Do not block the units fan or heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire.
Air ventilation hole Air ventilation hole
Slide the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/ CDA-9811R 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.

Lock pin

Removal
1 Remove the detachable front panel.
(Rear of CDA-9812RX/CDA9811R) (Rear of CDA-9815RB/CDA9813R)

Bracket

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.
Rubber Cap (Included) Hex Bolt (Included) Dashboard

<JAPANESE CAR>

Mounting sleeve (Included) this unit

Front frame

Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see Removal on this page). Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
Metal Mounting Strap this unit Screw

Screws (M5 8) (Included)

Hex Nut (M5)

Bolt Stud

Mounting Bracket

this unit

When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA-9815RB/ CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R 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-9815RB/CDA9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R according to details described in the CONNECTION section.
Connections for CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R

Antenna

ISO Antenna Plug
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN

To vehicle phone

(Blue/White)

REMOTE TURN-ON

To amplifier or equalizer

(Orange) DIMMER

To the instrument cluster illumination lead

(CDA-9812RX only)

To power antenna

IGNITION

Ignition Key

(Blue) (Black)

POWER ANT GND

(Yellow) BATTERY

Battery

(Green)

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Rear Left

(Green/Black) (White) (White/Black) (Grey/Black) (Grey) (Violet/Black) (Violet)

Front Left

Front Right