Alpine CDA 7876RB User Manual

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CDA-7876RB  
CDA-7873R  
FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver  
TDA-7588RB  
TDA-7587R  
FM/MW/LW/RDS Cassette Receiver  
• OWNER'S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor  
Gebrauch des Gerätes.  
• MODE D'EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
• ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO  
Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il  
attrezzatura.  
• ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING  
Innan du använder utrustningen bör du läsa  
igenom denna användarhandledning.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.  
Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
Shinagawa-ku,  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.  
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)  
98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il  
B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Charles De Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
Tokyo 141-8501, Japan  
Tel.: (03) 3494-1101  
Tel.: (03) 9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany  
Tel.: 02102-45 50  
Tel.: 01-48 63 89 89  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
SE  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.  
13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes  
MK14 5BU, U.K.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio  
MI, Italy  
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Tel.: 01908-61 15 56  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
Tel.: 02-48 47 81  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain  
Tel.: 34-45-283588  
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68P01434K31-O  
Meiyi Printing Factory, Dalian, China  
No. 28 Chang Qing Street, Xi Gang District, Dalian, China  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Operating Instructions  
CD Player Operation  
(CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R only)  
Opening and Closing the Movable display ......22  
Playback ...........................................................22  
Music Sensor (Skip).........................................23  
Fast Forward and Backward ............................23  
Repeat Play ......................................................23  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .....................................23  
Scanning Programmes .....................................23  
Displaying the Title/Text..................................24  
Titling Discs .....................................................24  
Erasing Disc Title.............................................25  
CD Text Scroll Setting .....................................25  
WARNING  
WARNING.................................................. 2  
CAUTION ................................................... 2  
PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 2  
Basic Operation  
Detaching the Front Panel..................................5  
Attaching the Front Panel ..................................5  
Initial System Start-Up ......................................5  
Turning Power On and Off ................................6  
Display Angle Adjustment .................................6  
Adjusting Volume/Balance(Between Left and  
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear) .........7  
Selecting BBE Mode .........................................7  
Adjusting Source Signal Level ..........................7  
Changing Backlighting Colour  
(CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only) ....................7  
Dimmer Control .................................................8  
Subwoofer On and Off .......................................8  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ...........................9  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off...............................9  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)......................10  
Demonstration..................................................10  
Setting the Bass Control ..................................11  
Setting the Treble Control ................................11  
Setting the Bass Forward .................................12  
Defeat ...............................................................12  
Blackout Mode On and Off  
Cassette Player Operation  
(TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)  
Inserting/Ejecting Cassette ..............................26  
Normal Play and Pause ....................................26  
Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction) .......................26  
Repeat Play ......................................................26  
Blank Skip (B.SKIP)........................................26  
Fast Forward and Rewind ................................27  
Scanning Programmes .....................................27  
Manual Reverse ...............................................27  
Programme Sensor (P.S.) .................................27  
CD Changer Operation  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ................28  
Music Sensor (M.S.) Skip ................................28  
Fast Forward and Backward ............................29  
Repeat Play on Single Track or Entire Disc ....29  
M.I.X. (Random) Play .....................................29  
Disc Scan .........................................................30  
To Display CD Titles .......................................30  
Titling Discs .....................................................30  
Erasing Disc Title.............................................31  
Searching for Titled Discs................................31  
Multi-Changer Selection ..................................31  
Remote Control Operation (CDA-7876RB/  
(CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only) ............12  
Adjusting the built-in Crossover ......................13  
Switching the Display Modes  
(CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only) ............13  
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern  
(CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only) ..................13  
Radio Operation  
TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)  
Controls on Remote Control ............................32  
Battery Replacement ........................................33  
Information  
Switching the Tuner Mode ...............................14  
Manual Tuning .................................................14  
Automatic Seek Tuning ...................................15  
Manual Storing of Station Presets ...................15  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets .............16  
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................16  
In Case of Difficulty ........................................34  
Specifications ...................................................36  
RDS Operation  
Installation and Connections  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving  
RDS Stations ................................................17  
Recalling Preset RDS Stations.........................18  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ......18  
Receiving Traffic Information..........................19  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ......................19  
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing  
CD or Radio..................................................20  
Priority PTY (Programme Type)......................20  
Turning Emergency Alarm On or Off ..............21  
Displaying Radio Text .....................................21  
Warning ............................................................37  
Caution .............................................................37  
Precautions .......................................................38  
Installation .......................................................39  
Connection .......................................................40  
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and  
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborato-  
ries Licensing Corporation.  
1-EN  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in injury or  
material property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in serious  
injury or death.  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to  
the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or  
the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES  
YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD  
YOUR VEHICLE.  
BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY  
POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper  
polarity (+ and ) as instructed. Rupture or chemical  
leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal injury.  
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.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN  
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
PRECAUTIONS  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking  
ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between  
+60°C (+140°F) and 10°C (+14°F) before turning your  
unit on.  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Moisture Condensation  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to  
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the  
player and wait about an hour for the moisture to  
evaporate.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V  
APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in  
fire, electric shock or other injury.  
Damaged Disc  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT  
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged  
discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the  
playback mechanism.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If  
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.  
Maintenance  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit  
yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Station for servicing.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN  
REPLACING FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Installation Location  
Make sure the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/  
TDA-7587R will not be installed in a location subjected to:  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result  
in fire.  
Excessive vibrations  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN  
Handling the Detachable Front Panel  
OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the  
product.  
Do not expose to rain or water.  
Do not drop or apply shock.  
2-EN  
Correct Handling  
Never Attempt the Following  
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  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled  
back into the player by the automatic reloading  
mechanism.  
the disc.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit  
power is off.  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
CORRECT  
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. Your player will automatically eject any disc that is  
inserted incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a  
correctly inserted disc, push the RESET switch with a  
pointed object such as a ballpoint 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 centre  
of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily  
soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild  
neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.  
New Discs  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming,  
the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular  
surfaces or inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is  
inserted into the player and ejected after initial loading,  
using your finger, feel around the inside of the centre 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.  
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.  
Centre  
Hole  
Centre  
Hole  
New  
Disc  
Bumps  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
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.  
3-EN  
Tape Slack  
Check and make sure any slack in the tape is taken up  
before inserting the tape into the unit. A loose tape can get  
caught in the mechanism and cause damage to the unit  
and the tape itself. Tighten the tape by inserting a pencil  
or a similar instrument into the spindle hole and turn until  
all the slack has been taken up.  
Excessively Thin Tape  
C-120 type cassette tapes are not recommended for use in  
automobile tape players.  
Precision Tape Mechanism  
Prevent any foreign objects from entering the cassette  
opening as the precision mechanism and tape head may be  
damaged.  
Never play dirty or dusty tapes they can damage the tape  
head.  
Tape Head Cleaning  
Periodic cleaning (approximately every 20 hours of use)  
of the tape head with a wet type head-cleaning cassette  
tape (available at audio stores) is necessary for best  
performance.  
Fuse Replacement  
When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of  
the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. If the  
fuse blows more than once, carefully check all electrical  
connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle's  
voltage regulator checked.  
4-EN  
Basic  
POWER  
RESET  
Basic Operation  
Detaching the Front Panel  
Controlable with Remote Control  
(CDA-7873R only)  
1
2
3
Press and hold the POWER button at least 3  
seconds to turn off the power.  
This unit can be controlled with an optional  
Alpine remote control. For details, consult your  
Alpine dealer.  
Point the optional remote control transmitter at  
the remote control sensor.  
Press the  
(Release) button at left side until  
the front panel pops out.  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it  
out.  
Remote control sensor  
NOTES  
The front panel may become hot in normal usage  
(especially the connector terminals on the back of the  
front panel), this is not malfunction.  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied  
carrying case.  
Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box  
You can operate this unit from the vehicle's  
control unit when an Alpine Remote Control  
Interface Box (optional) is connected. For  
details, contact your Alpine dealer.  
Attaching the Front Panel  
Initial System Start-Up  
1
First, insert the right side of the front panel into  
the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel  
with the projections on the main unit.  
Immediately after installing or applying power to the  
unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET switch  
with a ballpoint pen or any other pointed object.  
2
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
2
1
1
NOTE  
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is  
no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign  
object between the front panel and the main unit.  
5-EN  
Basic  
POWER  
TUNE  
MODE/BBE  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP  
ANGLE 89  
c
Basic Operation  
Display Angle Adjustment  
About Demonstration  
This unit is equipped a Demonstration function.  
Soon after resetting the unit or after turning the  
unit on the first time, the demonstration starts  
automatically.  
Movable display  
To cancel the demonstration, refer to  
Demonstrationon page 10.  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3  
different angles depending upon user preference.  
Turning Power On and Off  
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.  
1
Press the ANGLE 89 button to adjust the angle  
of the movable display.  
NOTE  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button  
NOTES  
except the eject c button.  
The display will close a half minute after the ignition  
The volume level gradually increases to the previous  
level you were listening to before the unit was turned  
off. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 3  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
key is turned to the OFF position.  
The adjusted angle of the display is stored in memory.  
There is no need to re-adjust the angle when the power  
is turned back on.  
NOTE  
CAUTION  
The very first time the power is turned on, the volume  
will start from level 12, the BBE will be on in the tuner  
mode.  
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display  
while it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury.  
The back of the movable display will get very warm  
under normal operating conditions. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not touch.  
6-EN  
Basic  
Adjusting Volume/Balance  
(Between Left and Right)/Fader  
(Between Front and Rear)  
Adjusting Source Signal Level  
If the difference in volume level between the CD  
player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM  
signal level as follows.  
1
Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob  
repeatedly to choose the desired mode.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
BAL  
FAD  
VOL  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"FM-LV."  
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the  
modes as follows:  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
NOTES  
If the MODE (Audio Control) knob is not rotated  
within 5 seconds after selecting the BALANCE, or  
FADER mode, the unit automatically returns to the  
VOLUME mode.  
When the subwoofer or BBE mode is ON, their  
respective levels may be adjusted.  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
NOTE  
2
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob until the  
desired sound is obtained in each mode.  
When you press the g DN button, the display scrolls  
in the reverse sequence.  
NOTE  
When the temperature inside the unit rises, the volume  
may decrease momentarily. This is not a malfunction.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to select the FM signal  
level mode. Each press toggles between "FM-LV  
HI" (High) and "FM-LV LO" (Low).  
Selecting BBE Mode  
Press the SETUP button to activate the normal  
mode.  
The BBE (Barcus Berry Electronics) processor  
installed in this unit is designed to correct the  
phase distortion inherent in most loudspeaker  
designs. Ensuring the phase integrity of the signal  
driving the speakers improves the accurate  
reproduction of the sound.  
Changing Backlighting Colour  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
1
2
Press and hold the BBE button for at least 2  
seconds to turn on and off the BBE mode.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"AMBER".  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
In BBE mode, press the MODE (Audio Control)  
knob to select the BBE adjusting mode.  
Each press changes the adjusting mode.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
3
To change to a desired BBE level, rotate the  
MODE (Audio Control) knob.  
The BBE level can be changed from +1 to +3.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
NOTE  
The initial mode is +2.  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between "AMBER ON" (amber) and "AMBER  
OFF" (green).  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
7-EN  
Basic  
TUNE  
MODE  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP  
Basic Operation  
Dimmer Control  
Subwoofer On and Off  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
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.  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"SUB (Subwoofer)."  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"DIM."  
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the  
modes as shown:  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
3
4
5
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between  
"SUB-W ON" and "SUBW OFF."  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
NOTE  
Press the SETUP button after setting the SUB-W  
ON.  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob  
repeatedly to select the SUB-W mode.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to select the Dimmer  
mode.  
Each press toggles between "DIM AUTO" and  
"DIM MANU."  
SUB-W  
BAL  
VOL ←  
FAD ←  
Press the SETUP button to activate the normal  
mode.  
If an Ai-NET compatible processor with  
Subwoofer output is connected:  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBW  
NOR (0°) or SUBW REV (180°) by pressing the  
g DN button or the f UP button.  
6
Rotate MODE (Audio Control) knob until the  
desired sound is obtained in each mode.  
8-EN  
Basic  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
This function will give audible feedback with  
If a device having the interrupt feature is  
varying tones depending upon the button pressed.  
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.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"BEEP."  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
2
Press the f UP button to select the "MUTE"  
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between "BEEP ON" and "BEEP OFF."  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the Mute  
mode.  
Each press toggles between the "MUTE ON"  
and "MUTE OFF" modes.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is "MUTE ON."  
Press the SETUP button again to return to  
normal operation.  
9-EN  
Basic  
SOURCE  
TUNE  
MODE/BAND  
g DN  
f UP  
CENTER f  
SETUP  
Basic Operation  
5
To adjust the volume, etc., first press the  
SOURCE button and select the AUX mode, then  
make the necessary adjustment.  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an  
optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B)  
or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) to this  
component.  
NOTE  
When using the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C), you  
can connect two external inputs. To select the mode,  
press the BAND button on the unit.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Demonstration  
This unit has the Demonstration feature which  
simulates the display functions on the display panel.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"AUX."  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
Press the f UP button to select the "DEMO"  
mode. Each press changes the modes as  
shown:  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER DIM SUB  
∗∗  
DEMO AUX (AUX Mode Display Setting ) SCR MUTE BEEP ←  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
∗∗ Displayed after AUX ON is set.  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between "AUX ON" and "AUX OFF."  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
NOTES  
The initial setting at the factory is AUX OFF.  
You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the  
g DN or f UP button after AUX ON is set,  
select the AUX mode display setting, and then press  
the TUNE button.  
When connecting the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-  
410C), you can set two AUX mode displays.  
Press the SETUP button to return to the normal  
mode.  
10-EN  
Basic  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the  
DEMO mode.  
Each press toggles between "DEMO ON" and  
"DEMO OFF."  
Setting the Treble Control  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis  
to create your own tonal preference.  
If no buttons are pressed 30 seconds after the  
DEMO mode is turned ON. The DEMO mode  
then begins.  
1
Press the CENTER f button select on the  
TREBLE (treble Centre frequency) control mode.  
NOTE  
BASS TREBLE OFF  
The initial setting at the factory is "DEMO ON."  
Press the SETUP button again to return to  
normal operation.  
2-1 Setting the treble Centre frequency:  
Press g DN or f UP button to select the  
desired treble centre frequency.  
Setting the Bass Control  
10kHz 12.5kHz 15kHz 17.5kHz  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to  
create your own tonal preference.  
Emphasizes the displayed Treble frequency  
ranges.  
1
Press the CENTER f button to select the BASS  
(bass Centre frequency) control mode.  
2-2 Setting the treble Level:  
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to select  
the desired Treble Level (-7~+7).  
BASS TREBLE OFF  
You can emphasize the treble frequency.  
NOTES  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Treble  
control setting will be turned off automatically.  
The settings of the Treble will be individually  
memorized for each source (FM, MW (LW), Tape and  
CD) until the setting is changed. Depending on the  
connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
2-1 Setting the bass Centre frequency:  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired bass centre frequency.  
60Hz 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz  
180Hz 150Hz 130Hz 100Hz ←  
Emphasizes the displayed Bass frequency  
ranges.  
2-2 Setting the bass Band Width (Q-Factor):  
Press the BAND button to select the desired  
bass Band Width.  
B.Width1 B.Width2B.Width3 B.Width4  
...........................  
(Wide)←  
(Narrow)  
Changes the bass boost band width to narrow or  
wide. A wide setting will boost a wide range of  
frequencies above and below the centre  
frequency. A narrower setting will boost only  
frequencies near the centre frequency.  
2-3 Setting the bass Level:  
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to select  
the desired bass Level (-7~+7).  
You can emphasize or weaken the bass  
frequency.  
NOTES  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Bass  
control setting will be turned off automatically.  
The settings of the Bass will be individually  
memorized for each source (FM, MW (LW), Tape and  
CD) until the setting is changed. Depending on the  
connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
11-EN  
Basic  
DISP/ B.OUT (CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only)  
g DN  
f UP  
B-FWD/DEFEAT  
X-OVER  
Basic Operation  
Setting the Bass Forward  
Blackout Mode On and Off  
CDA- 7876RB/TDA-7588RB only  
The Bass Forward function shifts the low  
frequency's energy component to the front. This  
moves the high energy, dynamic bass sound to  
the front sound stage.  
When the Blackout mode is turned on, the display  
will turn off to reduce power consumption.  
This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
1
Press the B-FWD button to activate the Bass  
Forward setting mode.  
1
Press and hold the B.OUT button for at least 3  
seconds to start the blackout mode. By doing so  
the display will be turned off.  
2
Press the DN g button or f UP button to  
select the Bass Forward level.  
NOTE  
If any button on the unit is pressed during the blackout  
mode, the function will be displayed for 5 seconds to  
show the operation before returning to Blackout mode.  
OFF 1 2 3  
....  
(Less ← → More)  
To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the  
B.OUT button for at least 3 seconds.  
NOTE  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the setup  
menu returns to the normal audio display.  
Defeat  
By setting Defeat ON, all previously adjusted  
settings will return to the factory defaults.  
1
Press the DEFEAT button for more than 3  
seconds to turn Defeat on.  
To cancel Defeat, press the DEFEAT button  
again for more than 3 seconds.  
12-EN  
Basic  
Adjusting the built-in Crossover  
Switching the Display Modes  
CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only  
You can change High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter,  
Phase on this unit, so that you can create your  
favourite sound effects.  
You can select the display pattern mode from  
three display patterns.You can also deactivate the  
display.  
1
2
Press the X-OVER button repeatedly to select  
the desired parameter.  
1
Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to select the  
desired Display pattern mode.  
OFF  
HPF  
LPF  
Each press changes the display patterns.  
Press the DN g or f UP button to select  
the disired setting.  
Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Display OFF  
1. HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):  
OFF 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz ←  
Changing the Audio Level Display  
Pattern  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only  
Outputs all frequencies higher than that selected  
according to your preference.  
You can select the disired display pattern mode  
from three Audio Level Display Patterns.You can  
also deactivate the display.  
2. LPF (Setting the Low Pass Filter):  
OFF 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz ←  
Outputs all frequencies lower than that selected  
according to your preference.  
(Only available when using the subwoofer output  
from this unit.)  
1
Press DISP button to switch the display pattern.  
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Display OFF  
NOTES  
If you turn the battery power OFF, all settings return  
to factory default.  
If HPF, LPF, Bass Control and Treble Control are all  
set to ON, depending on the Bass Control and Treble  
Control settings, you may not be able to reinforce the  
sound effect.  
Except when the HPF and LPF is turned OFF, the  
subwoofer is in monaural mode.  
When the subwoofer is set to OFF, LPF mode and  
change of phase does not work.  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the display  
for setup menu disappears while an ordinary menu  
appears on the display.  
13-EN  
Radio  
SOURCE  
TUNE  
BAND  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
Radio Operation  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
Manual Tuning  
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio  
frequency appears in the display.  
The CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/  
TDA-7587R incorporates the MAX TUNE Pro for  
the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can  
choose between two settings to suit your own  
personal sound preferences usage.  
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
Each press changes the band:  
FM1 FM2 FM3 MW LW  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX  
SEEK" and "SEEK" disappear from the display.  
2
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the "HI-FI or NORMAL or STABLE." Each press  
of the f UP button changes the modes as  
shown:  
NOTE  
The initial mode is DX SEEK.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to move  
downward or upward one step respectively until  
the desired station frequency is displayed.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
NOTE  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo  
FM station is tuned in.  
3
Press the TUNE button to switch the TUNER  
mode.  
HI-FI NORMAL STABLE  
NORMAL: Standard setting  
HI-FI: Sound quality priority setting  
STABLE: Noiseless priority setting  
NOTES  
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.  
4
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal mode.  
14-EN  
Radio  
Automatic Seek Tuning  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio  
frequency appears in the display.  
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
Each press changes the band:  
2
Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds until the station  
frequency on the display blinks.  
FM1 FM2 FM3 MW LW  
3
4
Press the Preset button into which you wish to  
store the station while the frequency display is  
blinking (within 5 seconds).  
The display stops blinking once the station has  
been memorized. The display shows the band,  
preset No. with a triangle (9) and station  
frequency memorized.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and  
SEEK indicators in the display.  
With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both  
strong and weak stations will be tuned in the  
Auto-Seek operation.  
Press again to return to the local mode. The DX  
indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will  
remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will  
be tuned.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
stations onto the same band.  
To use this procedure for other bands, simply  
select the band desired and repeat the  
procedure.  
A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset  
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2,  
FM3, MW and LW).  
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.  
NOTE  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already  
has a station, the current station will be cleared and  
replaced with the new station.  
15-EN  
Radio  
SOURCE  
A.ME  
BAND  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
Radio Operation  
Automatic Memory of Station  
Presets  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio  
mode.  
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio  
mode.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired band is displayed.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
Press the station Preset button that has your  
desired radio station in memory.  
Press and hold the A. ME button for at least 2  
seconds.  
The display shows the band, preset number with  
a triangle and frequency of the station selected.  
The frequency on the display continues to  
change while the automatic memory is in  
progress. The tuner will automatically seek and  
store 6 strong stations in the selected band.They  
will be stored into buttons Preset 1 to 6 in order  
of signal strength.  
When the automatic memory has been  
completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in  
the preset location No. 1.  
NOTE  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the  
original station you were listening to before the auto  
memory procedure began.  
16-EN  
RDS  
SOURCE  
g DN  
f UP  
F
AF  
RDS Operation  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and  
Receiving RDS Stations  
Tips  
The RDS digital data includes the followings:  
PI  
PS  
AF  
TP  
TA  
Programme Identification  
Programme Service Name  
List of Alternative Frequencies  
Traffic Programme  
Traffic Announcement  
Programme Type  
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio  
information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of  
regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to  
receive a variety of information such as traffic  
information, station names, and to automatically  
re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is  
PTY  
EON  
Enhanced Other Networks  
R.TEXT Radio Text Information  
broadcasting the same programme.  
1
2
Press the SOURCE button until a radio  
frequency appears in the display.  
Press the "F" button. The  
indicator will  
illuminate.  
3
4
Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to tune in  
the desired RDS station.  
NOTE  
When the BAND button is pressed for at least 2 seconds  
while the PS (Programme Service Name) is being  
displayed, the display shows the station frequency for 5  
seconds, then returns to the previous display. To show the  
PS (Programme Service Name) in the display, press and  
hold the BAND button for at least 2 seconds again.  
5
Press the AF button to deactivate the RDS  
mode.  
17-EN  
RDS  
TUNE  
T.INFO  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP/F  
AF  
PTY  
RDS Operation  
Recalling Preset RDS Stations  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local)  
Stations  
1
Press the "F" button. The  
illuminate.  
indicator will  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds to activate the setting mode.  
2
Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.  
The display shows "AF" when the RDS mode is  
activated.  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"REG" Each press of the f UP button scrolls  
the modes as shown:  
3
4
Press the 1 through 6 buttons in which your  
desired RDS station is preset. If the preset  
station's signal is weak, the unit automatically  
searches and tunes to a stronger station in the  
AF (Alternative Frequencies) list.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
If the preset station and the stations in the AF list  
cannot be received:  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the  
"REG" (Regional) mode.  
In the "REG OFF" mode, the unit automatically  
keeps receiving the related local RDS station.  
The unit searches again for a station in the PI  
(Programme Identification) list.  
If there are still no stations receivable in the  
area, the unit displays the frequency of the  
preset station and the preset indicator  
disappears.  
Press the SETUP button to deactivate the setting  
mode.  
If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station  
being tuned becomes too weak to receive, press  
the same preset location button to tune in a  
Regional station in other district.  
NOTE  
For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio  
Operation section. The RDS stations can be preset in the  
FM1, FM2 and FM3 bands only.  
18-EN  
RDS  
Receiving Traffic Information  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning  
1
Press the T.INFO button to activate the Traffic  
Information mode.  
1
Press the "F" button. The  
illuminate.  
indicator will  
To cancel the Traffic information mode, press the  
T.INFO button again.  
2
Press the PTY button to activate the PTY mode.  
The Programme Type of the station being  
currently received will be displayed for 5  
seconds.  
2
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
your desired traffic information station. When a  
traffic information station is tuned in, the TP  
indicator lights up.  
If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, "NO  
PTY" will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
If no RDS station can be received, the display  
shows "NO PTY."  
Traffic information is heard only when it is being  
broadcast. If traffic information is not being  
broadcast, the unit is set in the standby mode.  
When a traffic information broadcast begins, the  
unit automatically receives it and the display  
shows "TRF-INFO" for 5 seconds, then returns  
to the previous display.  
NOTE  
If no button is pressed within 5 seconds after pressing the  
PTY button, the PTY mode will be automatically  
cancelled.  
3
4
Press the g DN and f UP buttons within 5  
seconds after activating the PTY mode to  
choose the desired programme type while the  
PTY (programme type) is being displayed. Each  
press scrolls the programme type by one.  
When traffic information broadcast is over, the  
unit will automatically set in the standby mode.  
NOTES  
If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a  
certain level, the unit remains in the receiving mode  
for 1 minute. If the signal remains below a certain  
level for over 1 minute, the "T.INFO" indicator blinks.  
If you do not want to listen to the traffic information  
being received, lightly press the T.INFO button to skip  
that traffic information message. The T.INFO mode  
will remain in the ON position to receive the next  
traffic information message.  
If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic  
information, the changed volume level will be  
memorized. When traffic information is received next  
time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted  
to the level memorized.  
LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M  
Press the PTY button within 5 seconds after  
selecting the programme type to start searching  
for a station in the selected programme type.  
The chosen programme type indicator blinks  
during searching and lights when a station is  
found.  
If no station is found, "NO PTY" will be displayed  
for 5 seconds.  
In the T.INFO mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the  
TP stations.  
5
Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode.  
The  
indicator will turn off.  
NOTE  
Operate the unit while the  
indicator is illuminated.  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the  
indicator will turn off.  
19-EN  
RDS  
TUNE  
T.INFO  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP/F  
P.PTY  
R.TEXT  
RDS Operation  
Receiving Traffic Information While  
Playing CD or Radio  
Priority PTY (Programme Type)  
This function allows presetting of a programme  
type such as music category, news, etc.You can  
listen to a programme in the preset programme  
type as the unit automatically gives priority to the  
preset programme type when it begins  
broadcasting, and interrupts the programme you  
are currently listening. This feature is functional  
when your unit is set to a mode other than the LW  
and MW.  
1
Press the T.INFO button repeatedly until the  
T.INFO indicator appears in the display.  
2
Press the g DN and f UP buttons to  
select a traffic information station if necessary.  
When a traffic information broadcast starts, the  
unit automatically mutes the CD player or the  
regular FM broadcast.  
When the traffic information broadcast finishes,  
the unit automatically returns to the original  
source play before the traffic information  
broadcast began.  
1
2
Press the "F" button. The  
illuminate.  
indicator will  
When traffic information stations cannot be  
received:  
In the tuner mode:  
Press the P. PTY button to activate the  
PRIORITY PTY mode.  
"PRIO-PTY" is displayed for 2 seconds and then  
the programme type for 3 seconds. The initial  
setting is "NEWS."  
When the TP signal can no longer be  
received for over 1 minute, the "T.INFO"  
indicator blinks.  
NOTE  
In the CD mode:  
If no button is pressed within 5 seconds after pressing the  
P. PTY button, the PRIORITY PTY mode is automatically  
cancelled.  
When the TP signal can no longer be  
received, the traffic information station of  
another frequency will be selected  
automatically.  
3
Press the g DN or f UP button within 5  
seconds while "NEWS" is being displayed to  
choose a desired programme type.Then press P.  
PTY button. The PRIORITY PTY function will  
activate.  
NOTE  
The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other  
Networks) function in order to keep track of additional  
alternative frequencies to the AF list. The EON indicator  
appears while an RDS EON station is being received. If  
the station being received does not broadcast the traffic  
information, the receiver automatically tunes in the  
related station that broadcasts the traffic information  
when it occurs.  
3
Press the T.INFO button to deactivate the Traffic  
Information mode. The T.INFO indicator  
disappears.  
20-EN  
RDS  
4
5
Press the P. PTY button to activate the  
PRIORITY PTY mode again.  
Displaying Radio Text  
To change the programme category, perform  
the step 3.  
To disable the PRIORITY PTY function, press  
the P. PTY button.  
Text messages from a radio station can be  
displayed.  
1
2
3
Tune in a radio station that transmits text  
messages.  
NOTE  
In the PRIORITY PTY function, unlike in the T.INFO  
function, the volume does not increase during operation.  
Press the "F" button. The  
illuminates.  
indicator  
Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode.  
The  
indicator will turn off.  
Press the R.TEXT button to activate the Radio  
Text mode. The display shows "WAIT" for a few  
seconds, then starts scrolling the text message.  
It continues until other operation is performed.  
NOTE  
Operate the unit while the  
indicator is illuminated.  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the  
indicator will turn off.  
4
5
To cancel the Radio Text mode, press the  
R.TEXT button.  
Turning Emergency Alarm On or Off  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the "F" button to return to the normal  
operation mode. The  
from the display.  
indicator disappears  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"PTY31" Each press of the f UP button  
scrolls the modes as shown.  
NOTES  
If there is no receivable text message or the unit  
cannot receive a text message properly, the display  
shows "NO TEXT" for 2 seconds.  
Operate the unit while the  
illuminated.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
indicator is  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the  
indicator will turn off.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button repeatedly to select the  
"PTY31 ON" or "PTY31 OFF" mode.  
In the PTY31 ON mode, the unit will show  
"ALARM" in the display when the unit receives  
the PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) signal.  
Press the SETUP button to activate the selected  
mode.  
21-EN  
CD  
SOURCE  
-/J  
g DN  
f UP  
F
M.I.X.  
REPEAT  
SCAN  
c
CD Player Operation (CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R only)  
Opening and Closing the Movable  
display  
Playback  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
(Movable display fully opened)  
2
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.  
To close the movable display, press the c button  
again.  
The movable display will close.  
NOTES  
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.  
TUNER CD CD CHANGER∗  
The display will stop at the set angle when closing.  
(Only when the CD changer is connected)  
CAUTION  
3
4
To pause playback, press the -/J button.  
Pressing the -/J button again will resume  
playback.  
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display  
while it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury.  
The back of the movable display will get very warm  
under normal operating conditions. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not touch.  
To eject the disc, press the c button.  
NOTES  
If the CD does not eject, press c button again for at  
least 3 seconds with the movable display open.  
Only compact discs containing the mark shown can be  
used.  
We cannot fully guarantee the playback of CD-R (CD-  
Recordable). You cannot playback CD-RW (CD-  
ReWritable) on this unit.  
22-EN  
CD  
Music Sensor (Skip)  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
1
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.  
1
Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause  
mode.  
The M.I.X. indicator will illuminate and the tracks  
on the disc will be played back in a random  
sequence. After all the tracks on the disc have  
been played back once, the player will begin a  
new random sequence play until the M.I.X. mode  
is cancelled.  
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.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button  
again to turn off the M.I.X.  
NOTE  
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or  
pause mode.  
NOTES  
If a CD Changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X.  
function is connected, ALL M.I.X. will also be  
selectable.  
In this mode, the tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random playback  
sequence.  
Fast Forward and Backward  
1
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.  
M.I.X. ALL M.I.X. (off)  
In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to  
Repeat Play  
illuminate the  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
5 seconds.  
1
Press the REPEAT(Repeat) button to play back  
repeatedly the track being played.  
The RPT indicator appears and the track will be  
played repeatedly.  
In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to  
illuminate the  
5 seconds.  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF  
to deactivate the repeat play.  
Scanning Programmes  
NOTES  
1
Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan  
mode.  
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played  
back in succession.  
If a CD Changer is connected and the RPT ALL mode  
is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on  
the disc selected.  
REPEAT  
REPEAT ALL  
(off)  
To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and  
deactivate the Scan mode.  
In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to  
NOTES  
In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to  
illuminate the  
5 seconds.  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
illuminate the  
5 seconds.  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to  
In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to  
illuminate the  
5 seconds.  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
illuminate the  
5 seconds.  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
23-EN  
CD  
TUNE/  
-/J  
MODE  
g DN  
f UP TITLE  
SETUP  
CD Player Operation (CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R only)  
Displaying the Title/Text  
Titling Discs  
1
Press the TITLE button and select the title  
display mode.  
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text (see this  
page).  
It is possible to display the CD title if the title has  
been previously inputted. For details, see Titling  
Discs (see this page). Text information, such as  
the disc name and the track name, will be  
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.  
2
3
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds. The first charactor will blink.  
1
Press the TITLE button.  
The mode will change every time the button is  
pressed.  
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to select  
the desired letter/numeral/symbol available for  
naming.  
About "Title" and "Text"  
Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD  
name (see this page).This inputted name is  
referred to as a "title."  
Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information  
such as the disc name and track name. Such  
text information is referred to as "text."  
4
Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob to store  
the first character. The first character will stop  
blinking and the display will automatically  
advance to the next character. When that  
character begins to blink, you may choose the  
next letter or symbol of your title.  
CD/Changer mode:  
ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY  
TEXT DISPLAY (DISC NAME)1  
TEXT DISPLAY (TRACK NAME)1  
TITLE DISPLAY2  
1  
Displayed during playback of a disc with CD  
Text. "NO TEXT" will be displayed when the  
CD contains no text data.  
"--------" will be displayed when the title has  
2  
not been inputted.  
NOTES  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this  
device, depending on the character type.  
The display may not show all the information of the CD Text  
depending on the CD changer.  
When the CD Text Scroll Setting (refer to page 25) is set to  
"SCR MANU", press and hold the TITLE button for at least  
3 seconds to scroll the Text information only once (TEXT  
DISPLAY mode only.)  
24-EN  
CD  
5
6
Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the  
titling. Pressing the MODE (Audio Control) knob  
after entering the eighth character, automatically  
stores the title into memory.  
CD Text Scroll Setting  
This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc  
and track name recorded on CD-Text discs. The  
scrolling feature will work with names greater than  
8 characters.  
When entering a title of less than 8 characters  
(for example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,  
the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to  
step 6 to complete the title.  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds to record the title.  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"SCR".  
NOTES  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
The memory capacity for the disc titles is 18. If you try  
to store beyond the limit, the display will show "FULL  
DATA." At this point, no more titles can be stored.  
To input a new title, one of the previously inputted  
titles must first be deleted.  
When you want to erase a title, enter the " " symbol  
into all spaces.  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity  
varies depending upon the model being used.  
Removing power from the unit may delete these titles.  
Use caution when manipulating the power cord.  
FM-LV REG PTY31 HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE AMBER  
DEMO AUX SCR MUTE BEEP SUB DIM ←  
CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between  
SCR AUTO and MANU.  
Erasing Disc Title  
SCROLL AUTO: the display of CD text is  
scrolled continuously.  
SCROLL MANUAL: the display is scrolled only  
when a disc is loaded or when a track is  
changed.  
1
Press the TITLE button to select the disc titling  
mode. Then, press and hold for at least 3  
seconds.  
2
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2  
seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The  
title in the display will blink.  
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal mode.  
NOTES  
Initial mode is "SCR MANU."  
The unit scrolls only CD text names. The disc titles  
input manually (refer to page 24) cannot be scrolled.  
3
4
5
Press the g DN or f UP button repeatedly  
until the disc title you want to erase is displayed.  
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2  
seconds to erase the disc title displayed.  
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.  
NOTE  
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
25-EN  
Cassette  
:/J  
PROG  
c
g DN  
f UP  
NR B  
P.S.DN  
P.S.UP  
B.SKIP  
REPEAT  
SCAN  
Cassette Player Operation (TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)  
2
Press the :/J button to pause the tape playback.  
The display shows "PAUSE."  
Inserting/Ejecting Cassette  
1
Insert a cassette tape into the slot with the open  
side facing right.  
Press again to resume the tape playback.  
3
Press the c button to stop the tape play and  
eject the cassette.  
The tape-direction indicator disappears.  
Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction)  
When the cassette is loaded, the player  
automatically starts tape playback and indicates  
"TAPE" in the display.  
1
After inserting a Dolby B NR encoded tape,  
press the NR B button.  
The display shows the "B NR" The tape noise is  
reduced in the Dolby NR mode when a Dolby B  
NR encoded tape is played.  
2
Press the c button when you want to eject the  
cassette tape.  
Press the NR B button to cancel the Dolby NR  
mode.  
Repeat Play  
1
Press the REPEAT button to play back  
repeatedly the current programme being played.  
The RPT indicator appears and the programme  
will be played repeatedly.  
NOTES  
When power is turned off or the front panel is removed,  
the full-logic mechanism will automatically switch to  
the PAUSE mode. This protects the tape from being  
deformed by the pinch-rollers if left for long periods.  
Auto Metal  
Press the REPEAT button to stop the repeat  
play. The RPT indicator disappears.  
When a metal cassette tape is inserted, the player  
automatically adjusts to the equalization for metal or  
any other high bias tape for optimum sound.  
The display shows "MTL."  
Blank Skip (B.SKIP)  
Normal Play and Pause  
1
Press the B.SKIP button during tape play to skip  
over blank portions of the tape lasting 15 seconds  
or longer, "B.SKIP" appears on the display.  
Press the B.SKIP button to cancel the blank skip  
mode. "B.SKIP" disappears from the display.  
1
Insert a cassette (or press the source button to  
switch from the tuner or CD Changer mode if a  
cassette is already inside the tape player).  
The player begins playback. The display shows  
"TAPE" and "  
or  
" during tape playback to  
show the tape side being played. When the end of  
the tape is reached, the unit automatically stops and  
reverses the tape to play the other side of the tape.  
26-EN  
Cassette  
Fast Forward and Rewind  
Programme Sensor (P.S.)  
1
Press the g DN or f UP button during  
tape play to fast rewind or forward the tape  
respectively.  
1
Press the P.S. DN button once during tape play  
to return to the beginning of the current selection  
being played.  
The tape side indicator ( or ) blinks and >>  
or << moves indicating the direction of the tape.  
When the end of the tape is reached in the  
rewind mode, the player stops automatically and  
begins playing from the beginning of the same  
side. When the end of the tape is reached in the  
fast forward mode, the player stops automatically  
and begins playing from the beginning of the  
opposite side.  
If you wish to return to a selection further back,  
press repeatedly until the number of selections  
you would like to skip is shown in the display.  
The display will show PS-1 with the first press  
and will increase by one with each successive  
press up to PS-9. The tape indicator will blink  
showing the direction of your search.  
Press the P.S. UP button once during tape play  
to advance to the beginning of the next selection.  
If you wish to advance to a selection further  
ahead, press repeatedly until the number of  
selections you would like to skip is shown in the  
display.  
The display will show PS+1 with the first press  
and will increase with each successive press up  
to PS+9. The tape indicator will blink showing the  
direction of your search during searching  
operation.  
2
Press the f UP button during forwarding to  
stop fast forwarding and resume tape play.  
Press the g DN button during rewinding to  
stop rewinding and resume tape play.  
The tape side indicator stops blinking.  
Scanning Programmes  
1
Press the SCAN button to play the first 10  
seconds of each programme on the tape.  
"SCAN" appears on the display.  
NOTES  
The programme sensor feature is functional in the tape  
play mode only.  
You can advance to the 9th (max.) programme or  
return to the 8th (max.) programme.  
Press the SCAN button to cancel the scanning  
when the desired programme is found.  
NOTE  
The SCAN operation cannot detect blank sections of less  
than 4 seconds.  
Manual Reverse  
1
Press the PROG button during tape play to  
change the tape direction to play the other side  
of the tape.  
The tape side indicators ( and  
) change to  
show which side of the cassette is being played.  
27-EN  
Changer  
SOURCE  
Disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
g DN  
f UP  
F
M.I.X  
REPEAT  
CD Changer Operation  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
2
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.  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be  
connected to the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-  
7588RB/TDA-7587R if it is Ai-NET compatible. With  
a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of the  
CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-  
7587R, the CD Changer will be controllable from  
the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-  
7587R.  
Using the KCA-400C (the Multi-Changer Switching  
device) or KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal)  
multiple changers can be controlled by the CDA-  
7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.  
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page  
31 for selecting the CD Changers.  
NOTES  
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the  
same way as for the CD player.  
For details, please see the CD Operation section.  
If the  
indicator is illuminated the Disc Select  
buttons become nonfunctional.  
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:  
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the  
procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD  
Changer. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12,  
first press the "F" button. This changes the "D"  
indicator to "d." Then press the desired Preset  
button. With the "F" button activated, the Preset  
buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12  
respectively.  
NOTES  
The controls on the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/  
TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R for CD Changer operation are  
operative only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The "Changer" indicator illuminates in the CD Changer  
mode.  
Music Sensor (M.S.) Skip  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from the  
CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R as  
well as the CD changer.  
1
Press the g DN button once to return to the  
beginning of the current track.  
If you wish to return to the beginning of a track  
further back, repeatedly press until you reach the  
desired track.  
1
Press the SOURCE button to activate the  
CHANGER mode. The display shows the  
"Changer," disc number and track number.  
Press the f UP button once to advance to the  
beginning of the next track.  
If you wish to advance to a track further ahead,  
press repeatedly until the desired track is  
reached.  
NOTE  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected  
source.  
NOTE  
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or  
pause mode.  
28-EN  
Changer  
Fast Forward and Backward  
M.I.X. (Random) Play  
1
Press and hold the g DN or f UP button to  
quickly move backward or forward respectively  
until you reach the desired portion.  
1
Press "F" button.  
The function indicator at the top side of the "F"  
button will turn off.  
NOTE  
2
Press the M.I.X. button while the CD is playing or  
in the Pause mode.  
This feature works only in the CD playback mode.  
The M.I.X. indicator will appear in the display.  
The tracks on the disc will be played back in a  
random sequence.  
After all the tracks on the disc have been played  
back, the player loads the next disc and begins a  
new random sequence.  
Repeat Play on Single Track or  
Entire Disc  
1
Press the "F" (Function) button.  
The function indicator at the top side of the "F"  
button will turn off.  
Random play continues until the M.I.X. mode is  
cancelled.  
2
Press the REPEAT button to display "RPT" or  
"RPT ALL" to play back repeatedly the track  
being currently played or the entire disc selected.  
Press the M.I.X. button again to cancel the M.I.X.  
mode.  
The M.I.X. indicator will disappear from the  
display.  
NOTE  
Single track cannot be repeated during M.I.X. play.  
3
Press the "F" button to activate the normal  
mode.  
The function indicator at the top side of the "F"  
button will illuminate.  
3
Press the "F" button to activate the normal  
mode.  
The function indicator at the top side of the "F"  
button will illuminate.  
29-EN  
Changer  
SOURCE :/J  
T.S.M  
MODE  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
TITLE  
g DN  
f UP  
F
SCAN  
CD Changer Operation  
Disc Scan  
Titling Discs  
1
Press the "F" button.  
The function indicator at the top side of the "F"  
button will turn off.  
1
Press the TITLE button to select the disc title  
display mode. (Refer to page 24.)  
2
Make sure that the function indicator at the top  
side of the "F" button illuminates, then press the  
Preset buttons to select the desired disc to be  
titled.  
2
Press the SCAN button to play the first 10  
seconds of each track on the disc.  
The display shows the disc number, "SCAN",  
and track number being played during scan play.  
3
4
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds.  
The first digit blinks.  
Press to the SCAN button to cancel scan play  
and resume normal play.  
3
Press the "F" button to activate the normal  
mode.  
The function indicator at the top side of the "F"  
button will illuminate.  
Press the MODE button to store the first  
character.  
The first character will stop blinking and the  
display will automatically advance to the next  
digit. When that digit begins to blink, you may  
choose the next letter or symbol of your title.  
To Display CD Titles  
5
Repeat the step 4 above to complete the titling.  
Entering the eighth character, automatically  
stores the title into memory.  
Titles can be displayed for the CDs with titles  
entered.  
(Refer to page 24 to title discs.)  
When entering a title of less than 8 characters  
(for example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,  
the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to  
step 7 to complete the title.  
1
Press the TITLE button in the CD mode.  
The display will be switched each time the switch  
is pressed.  
30-EN  
Changer  
6
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds to record the title.  
Multi-Changer Selection  
NOTES  
Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD  
Changers. When operating two or more changers,  
the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device)  
must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you  
can connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2  
Switching devices, you can connect up to 6 CD  
Changers. When using KCA-410C (Versatile Link  
Terminal), you can connect two changers and two  
external outputs (AUX).  
When the memory capacity for the disc titles is used  
up, the display shows "FULL DATA" to indicate that  
no more title can be memorized.  
When you want to erase a title, enter the "  
symbol into all spaces.  
"
Erasing Disc Title  
1
Press the TITLE button to select the disc titling  
mode. Then press and hold it for at least 3  
seconds.  
1
Press the SOURCE button to activate the CD  
Changer mode.  
2
Press and hold the :/J button for at least 2  
seconds to activate the title erasing mode.  
The disc title in the display will blink.  
Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the  
Remote Control (RUE-4187) to activate the CD  
Changer mode. Proceed to Step 3 below to  
select the desired CD Changer.  
3
4
5
Press the g DN or f UP button repeatedly  
until the disc title you want to erase is displayed.  
Press and hold the :/J button for at least 2  
seconds to erase the disc title displayed.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.  
Searching for Titled Discs  
2
3
Press the BAND button or the RUE-4187 to  
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
If a CD is titled, you can do a search for it. (To title  
CDs, refer to "Titling Discs" on page 24.)  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active  
for 3 seconds after Step 2 is performed. Press  
the BAND button until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2  
seconds. The title blinks in the display.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired disc title.  
NOTE  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display  
will show "NO CHGRX."  
Press the T.S.M. button to play the selected disc.  
The unit will automatically search for the disc  
and begin play.  
Alternatively press the BAND button on the  
Remote Control until the desired changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
4
Press the T.S.M. button for at least 2 seconds to  
cancel the disc searching mode.  
4
To operate the selected changer, see "CD  
Operation" section.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
This function cannot be performed when using a multi-  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when  
using KCA-410C, see ”Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)"  
on page 10.  
changer switching device.  
31-EN  
Remote  
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
!
3
4
"
#
Remote Control Operation  
8 g DN Button  
Controls on Remote Control  
CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to go back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
NOTE  
Although the remote control is not supplied with the  
CDA-7873R, you can use it, if purchased separately.  
9 f UP Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to advance to the  
beginning of the next track.  
1 Power Button  
Press the button to turn the power on/off.  
2 Source Button  
! 9 Button  
Press to select the audio source.  
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the  
radio's presets as shown below.  
3 -/J Button  
Press the button to switch between the Play and  
Pause modes for CD.  
6 5 ... 1  
4 ANGLE 89 Buttons  
Press the button to adjust the angle of the  
movable display.  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in descending  
order.  
5 Band/Program Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press the button and the band will change as  
shown below.  
" Mute Button  
Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB  
instantly. Press the button again to cancel.  
FM1 FM2 FM3 MW LW  
# Audio Processor Button∗∗  
Press the button to call the external audio  
processor mode.∗  
6 Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the L button  
For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the  
Owner's Manual of the external audio processor you  
purchased.  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the K button  
∗∗ This button is used in conjunction with an optional Ai-  
7 8 Button  
NET processor.  
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in  
ascending order, stations programmed into the  
radio's presets as shown below.  
1 2 ... 6  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in ascending order.  
32-EN  
Remote  
Battery Replacement  
CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only  
Applicable battery: Use two AAAsized dry  
batteries or equivalent.  
1
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing  
the direction of arrow.  
2
Replacing the battery  
Put the batteries in the case observing the  
polarities as illustrated.  
3
Closing the cover  
Push the cover as illustrated until a click is  
heard.  
33-EN  
Information  
CD  
In Case of Difficulty  
CD Player/Changer not functioning.  
Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) 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).  
If you encounter a problem, please review the  
items in the following checklist. This guide will  
help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault.  
Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is  
properly connected or consult your authorized  
Alpine dealer.  
CD insertion not possible.  
A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
Basic  
No function or display.  
Vehicle's ignition is off.  
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.  
- 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.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
Disc is very dirty.  
- Clean the disc.  
Disc has scratches.  
- Change the disc.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
Dirty or scratched disc.  
Radio  
Unable to receive stations.  
- 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 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.  
Cassette (TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)  
Tape playback sounds dull.  
The tape head needs cleaning.  
- Clean the tape head.  
Incorrect Dolby NR in use.  
- Check Dolby NR switch setting.  
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.  
34-EN  
Indication for CD Player  
HI TEMP  
Indication for CD Changer  
HI TEMP  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature  
returns to within operation range.  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature  
returns to within operation range.  
ERROR - 01  
T– – – – –  
No CD is inserted.  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
- Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, T  
- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject  
button and pull out the magazine.  
-- ---is displayed  
and the unit does not start to play or eject the disc.  
- Remove the disc by following these steps:  
1) Press the c button.  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your  
Alpine dealer.  
The movable display will open.  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
2) Press the c button again for at least 3 seconds while  
the movable display is open.  
- Press the magagine eject button. If the magazine does  
not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
ERROR - 02  
ERROR  
Mechanism error.  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
1)Press the c button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2)When the error indication remains after ejecting,  
press the c button again.  
- Press the Eject button to activate the eject function.  
When the CD Changer finishes the eject function,  
insert an empty CD magazine into the CD Changer  
to receive the disc left inside the CD Changer.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after  
pressing the c button for a few times, consult your  
Alpine dealer.  
NO MAGZN  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
NOTE  
When the ERRORis displayed:  
In case that the disc connot be ejected by pressing the c  
button, press the RESET switch (refer to page 5) and  
press the c button again.  
- Insert a magazine.  
NO DISC  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
35-EN  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
REMOTE CONTROL  
(CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)  
87.5 108.0 MHz  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity 90 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
0.7 µV  
Battery Type  
Battery Quantity  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
"AAA" sized dry battery  
2
42 mm (1-21/32")  
× 121 mm (4-3/4")  
× 23 mm (15/16")  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
65 dB  
35 dB  
MW TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Weight (without battery)  
531 1,602 kHz  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
25.1 µV/28 dB  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
LW TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
(1116 V allowable)  
60 W × 4  
153 281 kHz  
31.6 µV/30 dB  
Maximum Power Output  
Maximum Subwoofer Output  
Voltage  
4 V/10 k ohms  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10k ohms  
CD SECTION  
(CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only)  
5 V/10k ohms  
(CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R only)  
Frequency Response  
5 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)  
(CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only)  
±14 dB at 60 Hz  
±14 dB at 10 kHz  
1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits  
Bass  
Treble  
Weight  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
155 mm (6-1/8")  
TAPE PLAYER SECTION  
(TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)  
Tape Speed  
Depth  
1-7/8 ips (4.8 cm/sec) ±0.7%  
Wow & Flutter  
0.06% WRMS  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
With Dolby B-TYPE NR  
Without Dolby NR  
Frequency Response  
With Alpine Test Tape  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
170 mm (611/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
24 mm (15/16")  
68 dB  
60 dB  
3020,000 Hz  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and  
design are subject to change without notice.  
36-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please  
read the following and pages 2 and 4 of this  
manual thoroughly for proper use.  
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.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire  
or product damage.  
Caution  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE  
EXPERTS.  
GROUND.  
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.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do  
so may result in fire, etc.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM  
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL  
THEM SECURELY.  
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of  
other than designated parts may damage this unit  
internally or may not securely install the unit in place.  
This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards  
or product failure.  
THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due  
to electrical shorts.  
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED  
IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.  
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual  
to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring  
that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering  
wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely  
hazardous.  
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR  
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.  
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like  
the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent  
crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes  
through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent  
the wire's insulation from being cut by the metal edge of  
the hole.  
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.  
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other  
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying  
capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.  
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN  
DRILLING HOLES.  
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take  
precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes,  
fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such  
precautions may result in fire.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH  
MOISTURE OR DUST.  
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence  
of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into  
this unit may result in product failure.  
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR  
STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND  
CONNECTIONS.  
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or  
any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER  
be used for installations or ground connections. Using  
such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause  
fire etc.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT  
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If  
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.  
37-EN  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the () battery post  
before installing your CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/  
TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R. This will reduce any  
chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to  
the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit  
to malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical  
system.  
When making connections to the vehicle's electrical  
system, be aware of the factory installed components  
(e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to  
provide power for this unit. When connecting the CDA-  
7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R to the  
fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of  
the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-  
7587R has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so  
may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle.  
When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.  
The CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-  
7587R uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to  
other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You  
may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please  
contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker () leads to the speaker  
() terminal. Never connect left and right channel  
speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body.  
IMPORTANT  
Please record the serial number of your unit in the  
space provided below and keep it as a permanent  
record. The serial number plate is located on the  
bottom of the unit.  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
38-EN  
3
Slide the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-  
7588RB/TDA-7587R into the dashboard. When  
the unit is in place, make sure the locking pins  
are fully seated in the down position. This can be  
done by pressing firmly in on the unit while  
pushing the locking pin down with a small  
screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is properly  
locked and will not accidentally come out from  
the dashboard. Install the Detachable Front  
Panel.  
Installation  
Metal plate  
Detachable  
Front panel  
Caution  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove  
the Detachable Front Panel.  
If the Detachable Front Panel is removed during  
installation, you might press too hard and warp the  
metal plate that holds it in place.  
1
Lock pin  
Rubber Cap  
(Included)  
Hex Bolt  
(Included)  
Bracket  
Removal  
1
2
Remove the detachable front panel.  
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.  
Dashboard  
Mounting sleeve  
(Included)  
3
Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see  
"Removal" on this page). Slide the mounting  
sleeve into the dashboard.  
Metal Mounting Strap  
Screw  
2
Front frame  
Bolt Stud  
Hex Nut (M5)  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/  
TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R  
CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R  
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the  
long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA-  
7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R  
and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your  
vehicle does not have the Mounting Support,  
reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting  
strap (not supplied). Connect all the leads of the  
CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-  
7587R according to details described in the  
CONNECTION section.  
Mounting Bracket  
NOTE  
For the screw , provide a proper screw to the chassis  
*
installing location.  
39-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Connection  
ISO Antenna Convertor Plug  
Antenna  
ISO Antenna Plug  
1
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
2
3
To vehicle phone  
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON  
To amplifier or equalizer  
(Orange) DIMMER  
To the instrument cluster  
illumination lead  
4
To power antenna  
5
(Red)  
IGNITION  
(Blue) POWER ANT  
6
9
Ignition Key  
(Black) GND  
choke  
coil  
7
!
Battery  
(Yellow) BATTERY  
8
>
"
:
CD Changer  
(Ai-NET)  
(Sold Separately)  
CDA-7876RB  
/TDA-7588RB only  
Speakers  
Front  
;
<
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
?
?
?
Rear  
/
#
Ai-NET  
=
&
Subwoofers*  
$
NORM  
EQ/DIV  
Speakers  
(Green)  
Rear Left  
(Green/Black)  
(White)  
(
)
Front Left  
(White/Black)  
(Gray/Black)  
~
+
Front Right  
Rear Right  
(Gray)  
,
-
(Violet/Black)  
%
(Violet)  
.
When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Rear speakers.  
When Subwoofer is set to ON: Output is from Subwoofer.  
*
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer On and Off" on page 8.  
40-EN  
1 Antenna Receptacle  
# System Switch  
Connect to the supplied ISO antenna convertor plug.  
2 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a  
cellular phone which provides ground shorting when  
a call is received.  
When connecting a processor using Ai-NET, place  
this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device  
is connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
NOTE  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing  
3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
the switch position.  
$ Power Supply Connector  
% ISO Connector (Speaker Output)  
& Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
( Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/  
Black)  
) Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
~ Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
+ Right Front () Speaker Output Lead (Grey/  
Black)  
4 Dimmer Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicles  
instrument cluster illumination lead. This will enable  
the vehicles dimmer control to dim the backlighting  
of the unit.  
5 Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicles  
fuse box or another unused power source which  
provides (+) 12V only when the ignition is turned on  
or in the accessory position.  
, Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)  
- Right Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Violet/  
Black)  
6 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
. Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
/ Remote Control Interface Connector  
To remote control interface box.  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power  
antenna, if applicable.  
: 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.  
NOTE  
This lead should be used only for controlling the  
vehicle's power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on  
an amplifier or a signal processor, etc.  
7 Fuse Holder (20A)  
= Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
8 Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the  
vehicle's battery.  
>
DC/DC Converter (CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB  
only)  
For the battery lead and battery connection  
Use an extension battery lead (20A)(sold  
separately) and connect it directly to the positive  
(+) side of the vehicle's battery.  
NOTES  
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.  
9 ISO Power Supply Connector  
! 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.  
" Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other  
product (CD changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with  
Ai-NET.  
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.  
41-EN  

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