Demo Setting

Demonstration..18
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver (Optional).. 19 Checking the SAT Radio ID Number. 19 Setting the Tuning Method.. 20 Storing Channel Presets.. 20 Receiving Stored Channels.. 20 Category/Channel Search Function. 20 Quick Search Function.. 20 Receiving Weather or Traffic information from SAT Radio... 21 Changing the Display.. 21 Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display. 21

Sound Setting

Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat... 13 Setting the Bass Control.. 13 Setting the Treble Control.. 14 Setting the BBE Mode.. 14

iPod (Optional)

Playback... 22 Searching for a desired Song. 22 Searching by Playlist.. 22 Searching by artist name.. 22 Searching by album name.. 23 Searching by song name.. 23 Direct Search Function.. 23 Select Playlist/Artist/Album.. 23 Quick Search... 24 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.).. 24 Repeat Play... 24 Displaying the Text... 24

Changer (Optional)

Controlling CD Changer (Optional).. 25 Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional).. 25 Multi-Changer Selection (Optional).. 25

Remote Control

Controls on Remote Control.. 26 Battery Replacement.. 27

Information

In Case of Difficulty.. 28 Specifications.. 30
Installation and Connections
Warning.. 31 Caution... 31 Precautions.. 31 Installation.. 32 Connections.. 34

LIMITED WARRANTY

Operating Instructions
This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. 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.

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 Center for repairing.
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.

Correct Handling

Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Inserting Discs

Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not attempt to load more than one disc. Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc. Error will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc incorrectly. If Error continues to be displayed even though the disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a ball-point pen. Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.

Disc Cleaning

Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

New Discs

To prevent the CD from jamming, Error is displayed if discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use your finger to feel around the inside of the center hole and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again.
Center Hole Center Hole New Disc

Disc Accessories

There are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard specifications and may create operational problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players.

Outside (Bumps)

Irregular Shaped Discs
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use any special shape discs. Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.

Transparent Sheet

Disc Stabilizer

Installation Location

Make sure the CDA-9857 will not be installed in a location subjected to: Direct sun and heat High humidity and water Excessive dust Excessive vibrations

(OPEN) MUTE SOURCE/ POWER MENU

Detaching

Turn off the unit power. Press (OPEN) to open the front panel.
To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as shown in the figure below.

Rotary MODE encoder

Turning Power On and Off
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except Rotary encoder and (OPEN).
Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left then pull to remove.
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
Be sure to push the Rotary encoder inside the unit before opening the front panel so that the front panel will open completely, otherwise it may be damaged.
The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a malfunction. To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case. When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it may result in malfunction. Do not leave the front panel open, or drive the car with the panel open as it may result in accident or malfunction.
Push the Rotary encoder inside

Attaching

When you push the Rotary encoder again, it pops back out.
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.
The Rotary encoder pops out
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. Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to avoid pushing buttons by mistake.

Initial System Start-Up

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

*1 When a CD changer is connected. If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. (M.I.X. ONE) play in CD changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only. MP3/WMA mode : : Only a file is repeatedly played back. : Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back. : A disc is repeatedly played back.
If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: After pressing FUNC. to select the function mode (RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected. If a CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: After pressing FUNC. to select the function mode (RPT/M.I.X.), perform the operation within 10 seconds.

Searching from CD Text

Tracks can be searched and played using the CD text on the disc. If a disc is not compatible with text, or a disc is in the changer, searches can be made by track number.
While in the File Name Search mode, press FUNC. to switch to the previous mode (Folder Name Search mode or the selecting search mode.) File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

Quick Search

You can search for tracks (files).

during play.

This will set the search mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired track, then press MODE.
This will play the selected track.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the CD/ Changer/MP3/WMA mode to activate Quick Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file).
The selected track is played back immediately.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds. CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA)
You can display and search for the folder and file name while listening to the file currently being played back.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds.

About MP3/WMA

During MP3/WMA playback, press search mode.

to activate the

Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search mode, then press.
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.

What is MP3?

Folder Name Search mode
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder. Press folder. / to play back the first file in the selected
MP3, whose official name is MPEG-1 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. What is WMA? WMA, or Windows media Audio, is compressed audio data. WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality sound with small file sizes. 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, 8 and 9 are supported)

Press TITLE.

The display will change every time the button is pressed.
The display in Radio mode:
Frequency (Blank) Frequency Calendar/Clock Station Call Letter*4/*5 Station Call Letter*4/*5
Song Name being displayed Artist Name being displayed Album Name being displayed (HD Radio only) Song Name being displayed Artist Name being displayed Album Name being displayed
Artist Name * 4 Song Name * 4
Album Name * 4 Song Name * 4

(Blank) (Blank)

Frequency (Blank)

The display in CD mode:

Text (Track Name) * 1 Track No./Elapsed Time Text (Disc Name) * 1 Text (Track Name) * 1
Text (Disc Name) being displayed Text (Track Name) being displayed
Text (Track Name) * 1 Calendar/Clock
Auxiliary Data Field being displayed (XM Radio only) Channel NO./ Channel Name being displayed (XM/ SIRIUS only) Category Name being displayed (XM/ SIRIUS only) ID NO. (XM Radio only) Composer Name being displayed (SIRIUS Radio only) Station Call Letter being displayed (HD Radio only)
Text (Track Name) * 1 Track No./Elapsed Time
The display in MP3/WMA mode:
File Name* 2 Folder No./File No./Elapsed Time Folder Name* 2 File Name* 2
Artist Name* 3 Song Name* 3
Album Name * 3 Song Name * 3
Song Name *3 Calendar/Clock
Song Name * 3 Folder No./File No./Elapsed Time
File Name* 2 Folder No./File No./Elapsed Time
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text. *2 About Folder Name display, ROOT is displayed for the root folder which doesnt have folder name.

About Text

Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and track name. Such text information is referred to as text.
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. Choose the SETUP menu from GENERAL Setting, TUNER Setting, etc., to select your desired setting.
SOURCE/POWER Rotary encoder BAND
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 18) is set to Manual, press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode,etc.) NO SUPPORT is displayed when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit. The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the contents.

This unit includes a special message feature with various patterns, which when enabled displays opening messages for certain occasions. For example, when you turn this unit on December 25th (according to the unit's date setting), a Christmas greeting is displayed if the Opening Message is set to ON.
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (Calendar)
dd/mm/yyyy (Initial setting) / yyyy/mm/dd / mm/dd/yyyy
DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the time is displayed.
yyyy : mm : dd : shows the year shows the month shows the day

Dimmer Control

Dimmer Auto (Initial setting) / Dimmer Manual
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.

ex. dd/mm/yyyy

25/12/2006
DEMO is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.

Scroll Type Setting

Scroll Type 1 / Scroll Type 2 (Initial setting)
Two types of scroll can be selected. You can select the scroll type you like.
Scroll Type 1 : Scroll Type 2 : The characters scroll sequentially, appearing from the right side of the display. The characters are displayed one by one, and disappear one by one from the left side of the display after the screen is filled up with the characters.

Demonstration

Demo ON / Demo OFF (Initial setting)
This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display. To quit Demo mode, set to Demo OFF.
Rotary SOURCE/ encoder POWER / BAND MENU
When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190, etc.), an SAT Radio Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of the remote control. 1 While in XM or SIRIUS Radio mode, enter the Channel number you want to call up with the numeric keypad on the remote control. 2 Press ENTER on the remote control within 5 seconds to receive the Channel. If the channel number is 3 digits, the Channel is automatically received after the channel number is input.
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number
A unique Radio ID number is required to subscribe to SAT Radio programming. Each third party XM or SIRIUS radio comes with this number. This number is an 8 character (for XM Radio) or 12 character (for SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found on the SAT Receiver. It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9857 in the following way.
FUNC. Preset buttons (1 through 6)
SAT Receiver: XM or SIRIUS Receiver When an optional XM or SIRIUS Receiver Box is connected via the Ai-NET bus, the following operations may be performed. However, the XM Receiver and SIRIUS Receiver cannot be connected at the same time.

An iPod can be connected to the CDA-9857 by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED Connection Cable (KCE-422i). When the CDA-9857 is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional.
3*1 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired

Playlist.

The selected Playlist is played back.
About iPods usable with this unit To search for a song in the selected playlist
The unit can be used with third generation and above iPod, iPod photo, iPod minis or iPod nano. iPod Shuffle cannot be used, however. Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock connector cannot be connected to the unit. The unit can be used with the following iPod versions. Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guranteed.
Third generation iPod: Ver. 2.3 Forth generation iPod: Ver. 3.0.2 iPod photo: Ver. 1.1 iPod mini: Ver. 1.3 iPod nano: Ver. 1.0
1 After selecting the playlist in step 3*1, press to change to the song search mode of the selected playlist. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press MODE. The selected song is played back. While in the search mode, if you press and hold for at least 2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search mode is canceled. In the search mode, pressing FUNC. will return to the previous mode. All songs in the iPod are played back by selecting the stored iPod name in step 3*1. Playlist search cannot be made during M.I.X. play. NO SONG will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected playlist in the Playlist search mode.
The unit cannot be used with the software versions earlier than 2005-02-22. For details about iPod Software Update, refer to the iPod Instruction Manual.

Searching by artist name

Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the iPod mode.
TUNER XM/SIRIUS*1 CHANGER*3 TUNER DISC iPod*2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Artist search mode, then press.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Artist. Press /.
to select the desired song.
Return to the beginning of the current song: Press. Fast backward: Press and hold

The selected Artist song is played back.
To search for an album of the selected artist
Advance to the beginning of the next song: Press. Fast forward: Press and hold
1 After selecting the artist in step 3*2, press to change to the album search mode of the selected artist. 2*1Turn the Rotary encoder to select an album. 3 Press the album. / to play back all songs of the selected
If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the CDA-9857, it will continue playing after the connection.
To search for a song of the selected album
1 After selecting the album in step press to change to the song search mode of the selected album. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press MODE. The selected song is played back. While in the search mode, if you press and hold for at least 2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search mode is canceled. In the search mode, pressing FUNC. will return to the previous mode. If you choose ALL in step 3*2, and you press / , all songs in iPod are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press , the Album search mode for all artists is activated. If you choose ALL in step 2*1, and you press / , all songs of the selected artist are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press , the Song search mode for the selected artist is activated. Artist name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play. 2*1,
The selected song is played back.
While in the search mode, if you press and hold for at least 2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search mode is canceled. In the search mode, pressing FUNC. will return to the previous mode. Song name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

Direct Search Function

The units direct search function can be used to search for an album, song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song mode, you can quickly target any song.
In the search mode, press any one of the buttons 1 through 6 to quickly jump skip over a designated percent of your song content.
Song search example: If there are 100 songs in your iPod, they are divided into 6 groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are assiged to buttons 1 through 6 on the unit. Example 1: Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the song you desire. Example 2: Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder to find song you desire.

You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.

Shuffle Albums:

Album shuffle playback plays back all songs in order, then randomly selects the next album. All songs of that album are played back in order, and so on. Any one album is played just once.
Each press changes the display.
Song Name *1 Track No./All Songs No.* /Elapsed Time
Artist Name *1 Song Name *
Album Name *1 Song Name *

Shuffle Songs:

Song shuffle randomly plays back certain selected songs. Any one song plays back just once until all songs have been played back.
Song Name *1 Calendar/Clock
Song Name *1 Track No./All Songs No.*2/Elapsed Time

Press 5

M.I.X. (Shuffle Songs) (off) M.I.X.
The songs will be played back in random sequence. M.I.X. (Shuffle Albums)
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.
For details of the search mode, refer to Searching for a desired Song (page 22). If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting Shuffle (M.I.X.), the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle album is selected.
*1 TAG information If the Scroll setting (page 18) is set to Auto, the tag information will scroll automatically. If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed. *2 The numbers of all songs displayed vary depending on the songs selected by the search. *3 When the Scroll setting (page 18) is set to "Auto", the display cannot be switched by pressing TITLE. The display contents switch alternately. When the Scroll Setting (page 18) is set to Manual press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag information only once. Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed. If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended. The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128 (128 byte). Some characters may not be correctly displayed. NO SUPPORT is displayed when text information is not compatible with the CDA-9857.

Shuffle ALL:

Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod randomly. Any one song does not play back again until all songs have been played back.

Press 6.

The songs will be played back in random sequence. M.I.X. (Shuffle ALL) (off) M.I.X.
If Shuffle ALL is selected, the selected ones which are being played back in the search mode are canceled.

SOURCE/POWER BAND

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 this unit.
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. To pause playback, press

If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show NO CHANGER (No.). To operate the selected changer, see CD/MP3/WMA (pages 9 to 12). For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) on page 17.

Band Button

Radio mode: BAND Button Press this button and the band will change. Changer mode: To switch the changer.

UP Button

Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button CD/iPod mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track.

Button

Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in descending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below. CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button Press this button to select a disc in descending order. MP3/WMA mode: Folder Select (DN) button Press this button to select the folder.
Controls on Remote Control

Source Button

Press this button to select the audio source.
MP3 compatible CD changer mode: Folder Select (DN) / DISC Select (DN) button Press this button to select a folder in descending order. Press and hold this button to select a disc in descending order. iPod mode: Switches Playlist/Artist/Album.
Volume Adjustment Buttons
To increase the volume level: Press the button To decrease the volume level: Press the button

Mute Button

Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly. Press this button again to cancel.
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as shown below. CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button Press this button to select a disc in ascending order. MP3/WMA mode: Folder Select (UP) button Press this button to select the folder. MP3 compatible CD changer mode: Folder Select (UP) / DISC Select (UP) button Press this button to select a folder in ascending order. Press and hold this button to select a disc in ascending order. iPod mode: Switches Playlist/Artist/Album.

DN Button

Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button CD/iPod mode: Press this button to go back to the beginning of the current track. / Button Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause modes for CD.

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 (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections. - Check power lead and battery lead connections. Blown fuse. - Check the fuse 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.

MP3/WMA

MP3 or WMA is not played back. Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible. - Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format. Refer to About MP3/WMA (pages 11-12), then rewrite in the format supported by this device.
The sound is not output from the speakers. Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier. - Power IC is switched to ON (page 17).

Indication for CD Player

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).
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature. - The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range.
No CD is inserted. - Insert a CD. Although a disc is inserted, No Disc is displayed and the unit does not start to play or eject the disc. - Remove the disc by following these steps: Press the button again for at least 2 seconds. If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

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

Installation

Screw Hex Nut (M5)
Do not block the unit's fan or heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire.
Air ventilation hole Metal Mounting Strap

Bolt Stud

*1 this unit

Ground Lead Chassis

Accessory List
Head unit....1 Power cable...1 Mounting sleeve...1 Carrying case...1 Bracket key...2 Screw (M5x8)...4 Owners Manual...1 set Remote Control...1 Battery (AAA size)...2
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 (*1) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.
For the screw marked *2, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location.
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front.
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDA-9857. Connect all other leads of the CDA-9857 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.

Less than 35

Slide the CDA-9857 into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel.
Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard

this unit

Remove the Detachable Front Panel (refer to page 6). Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see Removal on page 33).

Removal

1. Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on either side. The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve.