Alpine CDA 7897 User Manual

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FM/AM CD Player  
FM/AM CD Receiver  
CDA-7998/CDA-7897  
• OWNER'S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
• MODE D'EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
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, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Kreuzerkamp 7,  
40878 Ratingen, Germany  
Phone 02102-4550  
Phone 01-48638989  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul  
Naviglio (MI), Italy  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.  
13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes  
MK14 5BU, U.K.  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
Phone 01908-611556  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Yamagata Printing Co., Ltd.  
2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama,  
Kanagawa, Japan  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in Japan (Y)  
68P50520Y43-A  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Operating Instructions  
SETUP Operation  
Switching the Tuner Mode.............................. 17  
Changing Lighting Color (CDA-7998 only)... 17  
Dimmer Control (CDA-7897 only) ................ 17  
Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 17  
Setting the Subwoofer Output......................... 18  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ........................ 18  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off ........................... 18  
Scroll Setting................................................... 18  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)..................... 19  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
WARNING  
WARNING..................................................3  
CAUTION ...................................................3  
PRECAUTIONS .........................................3  
Basic Operation  
Opening the Front Panel ................................... 5  
Hiding the Front Panel ...................................... 5  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 5  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 5  
Display Angle Adjustment ................................ 5  
Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and  
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)  
(CDA-7897 Only) .......................................... 19  
Setting the Defeat Mode External Interrupt.... 19  
Demonstration................................................. 20  
Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-7897 only) ... 20  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting  
/Defeat ........................................................... 6  
Audio Mute Function ........................................ 6  
Displaying Time................................................ 6  
Setting Time ...................................................... 6  
Equalizer Presets ............................................... 7  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve ...... 7  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve ............... 7  
About the Crossover ......................................... 8  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover ................ 9  
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings ......... 10  
About the Time Correction ............................. 10  
Bass Focus ...................................................... 11  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction .... 13  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction Settings .. 13  
Setting the MX Mode ..................................... 13  
Quick Searching Function .............................. 14  
Blackout Mode On and Off............................. 14  
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 14  
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 15  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 16  
Switching the Display Modes ......................... 16  
(CDA-7998 only) ........................................... 20  
Switching the Animation Display type  
(CDA-7998 only) ........................................... 21  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
(CDA-7998 only) ........................................... 21  
Radio Operation  
Manual Tuning ................................................ 22  
Automatic Seek Tuning .................................. 22  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 22  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 23  
Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 23  
1-EN  
(
)
CD Player Operation  
MobileHub™ Link Operation Option  
About MobileHub™ Link ............................... 35  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF .............................. 35  
Incoming Calls ................................................ 35  
Calling............................................................. 36  
Dial call ....................................................... 36  
Calling by the address book ........................ 36  
Calling by using the Speed Dial .................. 36  
Calling by the outgoing history ................... 36  
Calling by the incoming history .................. 36  
Calling by the incoming missed call history ... 37  
Calling by sent mail history......................... 37  
Calling by received mail history.................. 37  
Short Mail Operation ...................................... 37  
Receiving a short mail ................................. 37  
Sending a standardized sentence ................. 37  
Retrieving an unread short mail .................. 37  
Opening and Closing the Movable display ..... 24  
Playback .......................................................... 24  
Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 25  
Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 25  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 25  
M.I.X (Random Play) ..................................... 26  
Scanning Programs ......................................... 26  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 26  
Multi-Changer Selection ................................. 27  
MP3 Operation  
Playing MP3 Files........................................... 28  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 28  
Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 28  
Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 29  
Selecting Folders............................................. 29  
File Search ...................................................... 29  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 29  
M.I.X (Random Play) ..................................... 29  
Scanning Programs ......................................... 29  
Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection ........ 30  
Playing MP3 Data ........................................... 30  
About MP3...................................................... 30  
Remote Control Operation  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 38  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 39  
Operating the Audio Processor ....................... 40  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 41  
XM Radio Operation  
Specifications .................................................. 43  
Receiving XM Channels with the XM Receiver  
(Optional) .................................................... 32  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number .............. 32  
Storing XM Channel Presets........................... 32  
Receiving Stored XM Channels...................... 33  
Category Search .............................................. 33  
Changing the Display...................................... 33  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 44  
Caution ............................................................ 44  
Precautions ...................................................... 44  
Installation ...................................................... 45  
Connections .................................................... 46  
(
i-Personalize™ Operation CDA-7998  
)
only  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
About i-Personalize..................................... 34  
Data Downloading .......................................... 34  
2-EN  
WARNING  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR  
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR  
VEHICLE.  
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only  
be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the  
vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the  
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Center for repairing.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.  
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+  
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the  
battery may cause fire or personal injury.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL  
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.  
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the  
product.  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
PRECAUTIONS  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE  
REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,  
Moisture Condensation  
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to  
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player  
and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.  
consult a physician immediately.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING  
FUSES.  
Damaged Disc  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.  
Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback  
mechanism.  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.  
Maintenance  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
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.  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS  
IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
3-EN  
WARNING  
PRECAUTIONS  
Correct Handling  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will  
not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or  
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.  
Never Attempt the Following  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into  
the player by the automatic reloading mechanism.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power  
is off.  
CORRECT  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
Inserting Discs  
Disc Cleaning  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
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.  
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 ball-  
point pen.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
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 ball-point 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.  
Center Hole  
Center 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.  
Installation Location  
Make sure the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 will not be installed in a  
location subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
4-EN  
Basic Operation  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit  
for the first time, after installing the CD changer, etc., or  
after changing the car battery.  
POWER RESET  
1
2
Make sure that the power of the unit is off. If the power  
is on, press and hold the POWER button for at least 3  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen, or any  
other pointed object.  
RESET  
ANGLE 89  
c
Opening the Front Panel  
1
Press the Open button on the Front Panel.  
Turning Power On and Off  
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.  
NOTE  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except the  
eject c button, Rotary encoder and CLK button (CDA-7897 only).  
Open Button  
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.  
NOTE  
The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is  
turned to the OFF position.  
NOTE  
Hiding the Front Panel  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level  
12.  
1
Press and hold the c button on the Front Panel for at  
least 3 seconds.  
Display Angle Adjustment  
NOTES  
The Front Panel will stop moving if there is an obstacle inside  
the compartment. In that case, remove the obstacle and press  
and hold the c button again for at least 3 seconds.  
The display will close shortly after the ignition key is turned to the  
OFF position.  
Movable display  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different  
angles depending upon user preference.  
1
Press the ANGLE 89 button to adjust the angle of the  
movable display.  
NOTES  
The display will close a half minute after the ignition 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.  
CAUTION  
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.  
5-EN  
Basic Operation  
Displaying Time  
BAND MODE  
SOURCE  
CLK  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
1
Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the time  
is displayed.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
Radio mode  
— — — — — — —  
Calendar/Clock Display  
(CDA-7998 only)  
— — — — — — —  
Frequency Display  
Clock Display  
Frequency Display  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Title Display2  
Frequency Display  
g DN EQ MUTE  
f UP Rotary encoder  
CD mode  
— — — — — — —  
Calendar/Clock Display  
(CDA-7998 only)  
(
Adjusting Volume/Balance Between  
)
(
Left and Right /Fader Between Front  
Clock Display  
— — — — — — —  
Elapsed Time Display  
Text Display (Disc Name)1  
Elapsed Time Display  
)
and Rear /Defeat  
Elapsed Time Display  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Title Display2  
Elapsed Time Display  
Text Display (Track Name)1  
Elapsed Time Display  
1
Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose the  
desired mode.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
1  
Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD  
contains no Text data.  
Subwoofer BALANCE FADER  
VOLUME DEFEAT ←  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
Balance : L15 ~ R15  
2  
“NO TITLE” will be displayed when the title has  
not been inputted.  
Fader  
: R15 ~ F15  
Subwoofer: 0 ~ +15  
NOTES  
Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock mode  
will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function  
selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time  
returns to the display.  
When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press the CLK  
button to display the time. (CDA-7897 only)  
Press the g DN or f UP button after selecting the  
Subwoofer mode, and the subwoofer output phase is  
toggled “NORMAL (PHASE 0°)” or “REVERS (PHASE  
180°)”.  
NOTES  
If the MODE button is not pressed within 5 seconds after  
selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or Subwoofer  
mode, the unit automatically returns to the VOLUME mode.  
When setting the 2WAY/3WAY switch (page 47) to 3WAY, you  
cannot adjust the FADER mode.  
Setting Time  
1
In the Clock display mode, press and hold the CLK  
(clock) button for at least 3 seconds while the time is  
displayed.  
*When the subwoofer mode is OFF, its level cannot be  
adjusted.  
< CDA-7998 only >  
2
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while the  
years indication is blinking.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained in each mode.  
NOTE  
When the year has been adjusted, press MODE  
button.  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the months, days,  
hours and minutes while the time indication is blinking.  
The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the  
minute adjustment. The time can be manually set by  
pressing the MODE button.  
Audio Mute Function  
Activating this function will instantly lower the volume  
level by 20 dB.  
< CDA-7897 only >  
1
Press the MUTE button to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about  
20 dB.  
Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the audio  
back to its previous level.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while the  
hours indication is blinking.  
When the hour has been adjusted, press MODE  
button.  
6-EN  
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes while  
the time indication is blinking. The time is automatically  
set 5 seconds after the minute adjustment. The time  
can be manually set by pressing the MODE button.  
3
4
Press the BAND button to select your desired  
frequency band.  
BAND1 BAND2 BAND3 BAND4 BAND5  
NOTE  
Press the g DN button or the f UP button to  
select your desired frequency.  
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 20KHz(in 1/3  
octave steps)  
To synchronize the clock to a time signal, press the MODE  
button for at least 3 seconds after setting the “hour.Minutes  
will be indicated as 00. If you press the MODE button for more  
than 3 seconds when the display shows over “30,” hours will  
advance.  
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
Equalizer Presets  
Press the SOURCE button to select your desired band  
width (Q).  
Adjustable band width: 1, 2, 3.  
3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the  
factory for a variety of musical source material.  
To store the adjusted contents  
1
2
Press the EQ button and select the EQ mode.  
1) Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish  
to store the adjusted curve.  
Press either the g DN button or the f UP  
button.  
With each press of the button, the equalizer mode  
will Display the selected equalizer characteristic.  
7
8
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 3 to 6.  
After setting, press the EQ button to return to the  
normal mode.  
FLAT(OFF) POPS ROCK NEWS ←  
NOTES  
FLAT : Flat frequency  
POPS : Emphasize midrange  
ROCK : Emphasize lows and highs  
NEWS : Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows  
The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within  
4 steps.  
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer to  
page 6).  
Selecting directly  
Select the desired button (1 through 4).  
[1]: FLAT(OFF) [3]: ROCK  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve  
[2]: POPS  
[4]: NEWS  
1
2
3
Press the EQ button and select the EQ mode.  
3
When the setting is complete, press the EQ button to  
select OFF, and return to normal mode.  
Press and hold the EQ button for at least 3 seconds.  
NOTES  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer to  
page 6).  
Press one of 1-6 buttons to activate your desired  
curve.  
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
4
Press the EQ button to return to the normal mode.  
NOTES  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer  
Curve  
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons  
are pressed within 15 seconds.  
This function is inoperable when DEFFEAT is ON(refer to  
page 6).  
If you do not adjust the factory settings of (FLAT/POPS/  
ROCK/NEWS), the factory set display (FLAT/POPS/ROCK/  
NEWS) is shown preferentially.  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a  
response curve more appealing to your personal taste.  
1
2
Press the EQ button and select the EQ mode.  
Press and hold the EQ button for at least 3 seconds.  
7-EN  
Basic Operation  
About the Crossover  
Crossover:  
This unit is equipped with an Active Crossover. The  
crossover limits the frequencies delivered to the outputs.  
Each channel is controlled independently. Thus, each  
speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies for which  
they have been optimally designed.  
Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction  
characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the  
speakers, a passive network may not be necessary. If you  
are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized  
Alpine dealer.  
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF  
(low pass filter) of each band, and also the slope (how fast  
the filter rolls off the highs or lows).  
2 way mode  
3 way mode  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
ww frequency  
Slope  
(1/3 octave steps)  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Level  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
----  
Front high  
range  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct 24 dB/oct  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
Mid range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
20 Hz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
----  
speaker  
Rear high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
1 kHz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
High range  
speaker*  
6, 12, 18,  
----  
----  
24 dB/oct  
When setting the high range HPF filter to FLAT, do not turn up the  
volume too much. This may damage the speaker.  
Low range  
High range  
Low range  
Mid range  
High range  
(Different from actual display)  
(Different from actual display)  
Output frequency range  
Slope FLAT  
Slope adjusting  
Level adjusting  
(0 to - 12 dB)  
20 Hz  
(Different from actual display)  
HPF cut-off  
frequency  
LPF cut-off  
frequency  
NOTES  
HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the higher frequencies to pass.  
LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the lower frequencies to pass.  
Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one octave.  
The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.  
Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.  
Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency, as it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency  
content.  
You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or lower than the LPF.  
8-EN  
< 3 WAY System >  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover  
2
Press the BAND button to select desired parameter.  
LOW MID-L MID-H HIGH  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to  
About the Crossover (Page 8)  
3
Press the g DN button or the f UP button to  
select desired cut-off frequency point(cross over point).  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
1
Press and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3  
seconds.  
LOW : 20Hz to 200Hz(in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-L: 20Hz to 200Hz(in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-H: 20Hz to 20KHz(in 1/3 octave steps)  
HIGH : 1KHz to 20KHz(in 1/3 octave steps)  
< 2 WAY System >  
2
Press the BAND button to select desired parameter.  
< CDA-7998 >  
4
5
Press the SOURCE button to select desired slope.  
Adjustable slope: FLAT(OFF) ,6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/oct.  
FLAT cannot be set for the HIGH slope.  
SUB.W REAR FRONT  
< CDA-7897 >  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired output  
level.  
LOW(Subwoofer) FRONT-HI REAR-HI  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
3
Press the g DN button or the f UP button to  
select desired cut-off frequency point(cross over point).  
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 200Hz(in 1/3  
octave steps)  
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you  
wish to store the adjusted curve.  
4
5
Press the SOURCE button to select desired slope.  
Adjustable slope: FLAT(OFF),6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/oct.  
6
7
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to 5.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired output  
level.  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
After setting, press the T.CORR button to return to the  
normal mode.  
NOTES  
About the 2way/3way system  
You can switch to 2way/3way system mode with the 2way/  
3way switch on the side of the unit.(See on page 47)  
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you  
wish to store the adjusted curve.  
When setting to 3 WAY :  
The unit can be operated 1n 3 way system.  
3WAY  
F/R  
Sub. W  
6
7
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to 5.  
When setting to F/R/Sub.W :  
The unit can be operated 1n 2 way system.  
After setting, press the T.CORR button to return to the  
normal mode.  
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are  
pressed within 15 seconds.  
To cancel Crossover mode for all music source, press the  
MODE button to turn Crossover off.  
NOTES  
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are  
pressed within 15 seconds.  
To cancel Crossover mode for all music source, press the  
MODE button to turn Crossover off.  
9-EN  
Basic Operation  
About the Time Correction  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
BAND  
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a  
car vary widely due to the special conditions of the mobile  
environment. This difference in the distances from the  
speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image  
and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time  
delay between the sound reaching the listeners right  
versus the left ear.  
To correct this, the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 is able to delay  
the audio signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This  
effectively creates a perception of increased distance for  
those speakers. The listener can be placed at an equal  
distance between the left and right speakers for optimum  
staging.  
T. CORR  
Rotary encoder  
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in a step of  
0.1 ms.  
Recalling the Stored Crossover  
Settings  
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker to a  
high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the Preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your  
desired crossover settings in memory.  
Press the T.CORR button to return to the normal mode.  
NOTES  
5.1ms  
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are  
pressed within 15 seconds.  
0.5m  
To cancel Crossover mode for all music source, press the  
MODE button to turn Crossover off.  
2.25m  
Tips  
* Subwoofer speaker.  
You cannot change the Time Correction value for the  
subwoofer, but you can set the subwoofer's apparent position  
to the front by adjusting the Time Correction value of the front  
and rear speakers.  
For details, refer to the "Tips" on page 12.  
10-EN  
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left  
speaker in the diagram at the left.  
Bass Focus  
Conditions:  
The time difference between the front-rear/left-right  
speakers, can be adjusted at the same time. With an  
initial delay of 0.1 ms for each of the 0 to 99 steps,  
audible time correction can be done.  
Farthest Speaker listening position: 2.25 m (88-9/16")  
Front left speaker listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16")  
Calculation: L = 2.25 m 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")  
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343* × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
*Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C  
1
Press the T.CORR button to select the Bass Focus  
mode.  
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time  
correction value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if the distance  
to the front left speaker is the same as the distance to the  
farthest speaker.  
Bass Focus mode Time correction mode  
Normal mode ←  
The sound is not balanced because the distance between  
the listening position and the various speakers is different.  
The difference in distance between the front left speaker  
and the rear right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").  
2
Press the BAND button to select the front-rear / left-  
right speakers.  
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time  
required for the sound to reach the listening position.  
The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so  
that its sound reaches the listening position at the same  
time as the sound of other speakers.  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
Front (left-right)  
speakers  
Left (front-rear)  
speakers  
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost  
the same level.  
1
2
Sit in the listening position (drivers seat, etc.) and  
measure the distance (in meters) between your head  
and the various speakers.  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
Calculate the difference between the distance to the  
farthest speaker and the other speakers.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) (distance to other  
speakers)  
Rear (left-right)  
speakers  
Right (front-rear)  
speakers  
3
Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by the  
speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C).  
These values are the time correction values for the  
different speakers.  
3
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the front-rear / left-  
right delay.  
For setting another channel (speaker), repeat the steps  
2 and 3.  
After setting, press and hold the T.CORR button for  
least 3 seconds to return to the normal mode.  
NOTES  
Any manual time correction adjustments will also affect  
corrections made in Bass Focus.  
Bass Focus mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are  
pressed within 15 seconds.  
Continued  
11-EN  
Basic Operation  
BAND MODE  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
SOURCE  
3.0ms  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
MX  
T.CORR  
Rotary encoder  
Tips  
* Subwoofer speaker.  
Example of Steps 2 and 3 Setting  
(1) After entering corrections for the front (left and right)  
speakers in STEP 15, the time difference is 1.5 ms for  
both front-left and front-right speakers.  
Delay (turn the rotary encoder) the audio signal to the front  
(left and right) speakers to make the apparent position of the  
subwoofer to be at the front. In doing this, the apparent  
position between the front (left and right) speakers and  
subwoofer will appear equal to the driver. After performing  
above, you can change the positions of left and right speakers  
by delaying the time .  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
Time DifferenceTable  
Number  
of  
Steps  
Number  
of  
Steps  
Number  
of  
Steps  
Number  
of  
Steps  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
3.0  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
3.9  
4.0  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
5.0  
5.1  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
5.6  
5.7  
5.8  
5.9  
6.0  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
6.6  
6.7  
6.8  
6.9  
7.0  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
7.4  
7.5  
7.6  
7.7  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
7.8  
7.9  
8.0  
8.1  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
8.6  
8.7  
8.8  
8.9  
9.0  
9.1  
9.2  
9.3  
9.4  
9.5  
9.6  
9.7  
9.8  
9.9  
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
1.9  
2.0  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
(2) After entering corrections for the left (front and rear)  
speakers in STEP 15, the time difference becomes 3.0  
ms* for the front left speaker and 1.5 ms for the left  
rear speaker.  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
* Because the time difference was already set to 1.5 ms  
for the front left speaker in STEP 1, the additional  
correction in STEP 15 makes the time difference of the  
front left speaker 3.0 ms.  
12-EN  
Adjusting and Storing the Time  
Correction  
Setting the MX Mode  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments  
sound distinct regardless of the music source. The radio,  
CD, and MP3, will be able to reproduce the music  
clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to  
About the Time Correction(Page 10)  
1
Make time corrections by pressing the T.CORR button.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
1
2
Press the MX button to select MX ON.  
Press the SOURCE button to select the source you  
want to MX (Media Xpander)-correct.  
Bass Focus mode Time correction mode Normal mode  
3
4
Press and hold the MX button for at least 2 seconds to  
select the MX mode.  
2
3
Select a speaker to be adjusted by pressing the BAND  
button.  
F-L F-R R-L R-R SW-L SW-R  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred  
mode or OFF.  
(S-L)  
(S-R)  
Adjust the desired time correction value by turning the  
Rotary encoder.  
FM (MX 1 to 3):  
The medium to high frequencies become more clear,  
and produces well balanced sound in all the bands.  
CD (MX 1 to 3):  
CD mode processes a large quantity of data. MX uses  
this massive data quantity to enhance the sound  
cleanly.  
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you  
wish to store the adjusted curve.  
MP3/XM (MX 1 to 3):  
4
5
For setting another speaker, repeat the steps 2 to 3.  
This corrects information that was omitted at the time  
of compression. This reproduces a well-balanced  
sound close to the original.  
After setting, press the MODE button to return to the  
normal mode.  
DVD/Video CD (MX1 to 3):  
MX 1 to 2 (MOVIE): reproduces the dialog of movies  
more clearly.  
MX 3 (MUSIC): reproduces discs containing incidental  
music, music clips, etc. more clearly and effectively.  
AUX (MX 1 to 3):  
NOTES  
Time Correction mode is automatically canceled if no buttons  
are pressed within 15 seconds.  
To cancel Time Correction mode for all music source, press  
and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3 seconds to turn  
Time Correction off.  
Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that  
corresponds to the media connected.  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction  
Settings  
5
After setting, press the MODE Button to return to the  
normal mode.  
NOTES  
1
Make time corrections by pressing the T.CORR button.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
By Setting the Defeat of the external input(page 19) to ON,  
operation is bypassed.  
To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press the MX  
button to turn MX off.  
MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
Each music source, such as radio, CD, and MP3 can have its  
own MX setting.  
On disks with both MP3 and CD-DA, as the source changes  
from MP3 to CD-DAor CD-DA to MP3, the MX-mode  
needs to switch. This switching process may increase the time  
before a piece is actually heard.  
Bass Focus mode Time correction mode Normal mode  
2
3
Press the Preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your  
desired time correction in memory.  
Press the MODE button to return to the normal mode.  
NOTES  
Time Correction mode is automatically canceled if no buttons  
are pressed within 15 seconds.  
Setting to MX OFF makes MX mode of each music source  
OFF.  
To cancel Time Correction mode for all music source, press  
and hold the T.CORR button for at least 3 seconds to turn  
Time Correction off.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON.  
MX mode does not function when MX is ON for AM radio.  
13-EN  
Basic Operation  
Blackout Mode On and Off  
When the Blackout mode is turned on, the display will  
turn off to reduce power consumption.  
B.OUT  
TITLE  
MODE/Q.S.  
This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
1
Press and hold the B.OUT button for at least 3  
seconds to start the blackout mode. By doing so the  
display will turn off.  
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.  
SOURCE BAND  
Rotary encoder  
To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the  
B.OUT button for at least 3 seconds.  
Quick Searching Function  
Displaying the Title/Text  
You can easily select tracks and files.  
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has  
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to set the desired source  
mode.  
(CD mode is explained here as an example)  
been previously inputted. For details, see  
Titling Disc/  
Stations (page 15). Text information, such as the disc  
name and the track name, will be displayed if playing a  
CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to display the  
folder name, the file name, and the ID3 tag, etc. while  
playing MP3 files.  
When setting the CD mode, press and hold the Q.S.  
button for at least 2 seconds. The mode changes to the  
Q.S. (Quick Search) setting.  
Select a desired track by turning the Rotary encoder  
to the right or left.  
1
Press the TITLE button.  
The mode will change every time the button is  
pressed.  
CD/Changer mode: Track can be selected.  
XM mode: Channel can be selected. (It is not  
possible to select in the tuner mode)  
About “Title” and “Text”  
Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD/  
Station name (refer to page 15). This inputted name  
is referred to as a title.”  
MP3 mode: File number can be selected.  
4
When the setting is completed, the Q.S. mode is  
canceled by pressing the Q.S. button.  
You cannot input or display titles on MP3 discs.  
Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such  
as the disc name and track name. Such text  
information is referred to as text.”  
NOTE  
The Q.S. mode is automatically canceled after 10 seconds if no  
buttons are pressed during step 2 and 3.  
14-EN  
Radio mode  
Titling Discs/Stations  
— — — — — — —  
Calendar/Clock Display  
(CDA-7998 only)  
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.  
You cannot input titles on MP3 discs.  
— — — — — — —  
Clock Display  
Frequency Display  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Title Display  
Frequency Display  
Frequency Display  
1
Press the TITLE button and select the title display  
mode.  
CD mode  
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text(page 14).  
— — — — — — —  
Calendar/Clock Display  
(CDA-7998 only)  
2
3
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3 seconds.  
The first character will blink.  
Clock Display  
— — — — — — —  
Text Display (Disc Name)1  
Elapsed Time Display  
Elapsed Time Display  
Elapsed Time Display  
Press the BAND button to select the characters/  
symbols.  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Title Display  
Text Display (Track Name)1  
Elapsed Time Display  
Upper case Lower case Numeral/Symbol  
Elapsed Time Display  
MP3 mode  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired letter/  
numeral/symbol available for naming.  
— — — — — — —  
Calendar/Clock Display  
(CDA-7998 only)  
Press the MODE button 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.  
— — — — — — —  
Clock Display  
Folder Name Display  
Elapsed Time Display  
Elapsed Time Display  
Elapsed Time Display  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Frame Display3  
Elapsed Time Display  
ID3Tag Display2  
Elapsed Time Display  
File Name Display  
Elapsed Time Display  
6
7
Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling.  
Pressing the MODE button after entering the 8th  
character, automatically stores the title into memory.  
1  
Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
NO TEXTwill be displayed when the CD contains  
no Text data.  
If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information, all the  
ID3 tag information is displayed (e.g., track name,  
artist name, and album name). All other tag data  
is ignored.  
NO TAGwill be displayed when an MP3 file contains  
no ID3 tag information.  
The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3  
file are displayed.  
2  
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.  
3  
Press the TITLE button to record the title.  
NOTES  
You can enter 24 radio station titles and 18 CD titles on this  
unit. If you try to store beyond the limit, the display will show  
FULL DATA.At this point, no more titles can be stored.  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies  
depending upon the model being used.  
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.  
NOTES  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this  
device, depending on the character type.  
The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for the Text  
information to be displayed.  
When the Scroll Setting (refer to page 18) is set to SCROLL  
MANUAL, press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds to scroll the Text information only once (TEXT  
DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY  
or ID3 TAG DISPLAY mode).  
NO SUPPORTis displayed when the desired text  
information cannot be displayed on this unit.  
If the title was not previously input, NO TITLEis  
displayed.  
The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made within  
10 seconds. The input mode will be cancelled if no action is  
taken for over 10 seconds.  
Removing power from the unit may delete these titles. Use  
caution when manipulating the power cord.  
15-EN  
Basic Operation  
Switching the Display Modes  
You can select the display pattern mode from ten display  
patterns (six display patterns for CDA-7897).You can  
also deactivate the display.  
-/J DISP TITLE  
1
Press the DISP(DISPLAY) button to select the desired  
Display pattern mode.  
Each press changes the display patterns  
< CDA-7998 >  
g DN  
f UP  
Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Pattern4 Pattern5  
Pattern10  
Pattern9 Pattern8 Pattern7 Pattern6 ←  
NOTE  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
* Pattern 10 displays Pattern 1 to Pattern 9 repeatedly.  
1
Press the TITLE button to select the titling mode. Then,  
press and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
< CDA-7897 >  
Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Pattern4  
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.  
Pattern6 Pattern  
5(Silent mode)  
NOTE  
Pattern 6 displays Pattern 1 to Pattern 3 repeatedly.  
3
4
5
Press the g DN or f UP button repeatedly until  
the title you want to erase is displayed.  
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2 seconds  
to erase the title displayed.  
Press the TITLE button to cancel the title erasing  
mode.  
NOTE  
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
16-EN  
SETUP Operation  
(
)
Dimmer Control CDA-7897 only  
BAND  
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.  
MODE  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
2
3
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the DIM  
(DIMMER) mode.  
g DN f UP  
SETUP  
Rotary encoder  
Press the BAND button to select the Dimmer mode.  
Each press toggles between DIM AUTO and DIM  
MANUAL.  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
The CDA-7998/CDA-7897 incorporates the MAX TUNE  
SQ for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you  
can choose between 3 settings to suit your own  
personal sound preferences and usage.  
4
Press the SETUP button to activate the normal mode.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is "DIM AUTO."  
Subwoofer On and Off  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select  
"TUNER" mode.  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the  
Subwoofer mode.  
3
Press the BAND button to switch the TUNER mode.  
NORMAL  
Hi-Fi  
STABLE  
Press the BAND button to toggle mode between  
ON and OFF.  
NORMAL : Standard setting  
Hi-Fi  
: Sound quality priority setting  
NOTE  
STABLE : Noiseless priority setting  
The initial setting at the factory is subwoofer ON.  
NOTES  
4
5
Press the SETUP button after setting the Subwoofer  
ON.  
The initial setting at the factory is "NORMAL."  
If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner  
in the Hi-Fi mode, we recommend you change to the  
NORMAL mode.  
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the  
Subwoofer mode.  
4
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
Subwoofer  
BALANCE  
button to return to the normal mode.  
VOLUME DEFEAT FADER ←  
NOTE  
"MP3 File Selection" and "Playing MP3 data" in the "SETUP"  
mode section are described in MP3 Operation on page 28.  
Press the g DN or f UP button after selecting the  
Subwoofer mode, and the subwoofer output phase is  
toggled NORMAL (PHASE 0°)or REVERS (PHASE  
180°).  
Changing Lighting Color  
CDA-7998 only  
(
)
1
2
3
4
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
6
Turn Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained in each mode.  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select  
AMBER.  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
AMBER ON (amber) and AMBER OFF (green).  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is "AMBER OFF."  
17-EN  
SETUP Operation  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
SOURCE  
BAND  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected,  
audio will be automatically muted whenever the interrupt  
signal is received from the device. This function can be  
turned ON or OFF from the head unit by following  
procedure below.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the  
MUTE mode.  
g DN f UP  
SETUP  
Press the BAND button to turn on or off the MUTE  
mode.  
Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and OFF  
modes.  
Setting the Subwoofer Output  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural.  
Make sure to set the correct output for your subwoofer  
type.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is “MUTE ON.”  
4
Press the SETUP button again to return to normal  
operation.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Scroll Setting  
Press the g DN or the f UP button to select  
Subwoofer STEREO.”  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names  
recorded on CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text  
information of MP3 files, folder names, and ID3 tags.  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
STEREO and MONO.  
STEREO : Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
MONO  
: Subwoofer monaural output.  
NOTE  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the  
SCROLL mode.  
The initial setting at the factory is Subwoofer STEREO.  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
3
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
AUTO and MANU (MANUAL).  
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Sound Beep Guide Function  
AUTO : the CD text information, the text information  
of folder and file names, and the ID3 tags are  
scrolled automatically.  
MANU (MANUAL):the display is scrolled only when a  
disc is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.  
This function will give audible feedback with varying  
tones depending upon the button pressed.  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
4
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal mode.  
2
3
Press the f UP or g DN button to select BEEP.”  
NOTES  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
ON and OFF.  
Initial mode is “MANU (MANUAL).”  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or  
ID3 tag display. The disc titles input manually (refer to page  
15) cannot be scrolled.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.  
4
Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode.  
18-EN  
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Front  
left  
Setting the AUX Mode V-Link  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
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.  
Rear  
left  
Rear  
right  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
P-IC ON:  
2
3
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the AUX  
mode.  
The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Speakers  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
ON and OFF.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
NOTES  
right  
The initial setting at the factory is OFF.  
You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the  
g DN or f UP button after ON is set, select the AUX  
mode display setting, and then press the BAND button.  
When connecting the KCA-410C, you can set two AUX mode  
displays.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
4
5
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
To adjust the volume, etc., first press the SOURCE  
button and select the AUX mode, then make the  
necessary adjustment.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
NOTE  
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.  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set  
to OFF.  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
CDA-7897 only  
Setting the Defeat Mode External  
Interrupt  
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When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality  
can be improved by stopping the power supply of the  
built-in amplifier. The power output is set to OFF by the  
following procedure.  
When interrupting external devices to this unit, turning  
DEFEAT ON will bypass BASS, TREBLE and MX for the  
external interrupt.  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
2
3
Press the f UP or g DN button to select "P-IC".  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the  
INTERRUPT mode.  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between P-  
IC ON and P-IC OFF.  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
ON and OFF.  
P-IC OFF:  
When using Initial mode, set this to OFF.  
When the Initial mode is not selected, set this to OFF.  
In this mode, use the front and rear pre-amplifier of the  
unit, connected to an external amplifier to drive  
speakers. In this setting, nothing is output from the  
units internal amplifier.  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
19-EN  
SETUP Operation  
Adjusting Display Contrast  
CDA-7897 only  
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BAND  
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select  
CONTRAST.”  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the contrast of the  
display.  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP  
Rotary encoder  
You can adjust in a range of 6 to +6.  
The initial setting at the factory is 0”  
Demonstration  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
This unit has a Demonstration feature which simulates the  
display functions.  
Opening Message ON/OFF Setting  
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CDA-7998 only  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
You can select whether the opening display is shown or  
not when power is turned ON. Choose between the  
standard display pattern and the downloaded Profile  
data display pattern.  
This function is only available if you have already  
downloaded the profile data.  
2
3
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the  
DEMO mode.  
Press the BAND button to turn on or off the DEMO  
mode.  
Each press toggles between ON and OFF.  
If no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the DEMO  
mode activates.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
NOTES  
The initial setting at the factory is OFF.”  
To quit DEMO mode, set to OFF.”  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select the  
OPENING MESSAGE mode.  
4
Press the SETUP button again to return to normal  
operation.  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
OFF and ON.  
OFF mode : This shows the standard display  
pattern.  
ON mode : This shows the downloaded Profile  
data and the calendar message  
after data downloading.  
NOTES  
When selecting a mode with the BAND button, the display  
pattern is immediately shown. When OFF mode is selected,  
nothing is shown.  
The initial setting at the factory is OFF mode.  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
20-EN  
Switching the Animation Display type  
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CDA-7998 only  
You can select your favorite animation display from five  
types of Pattern3 in Switching the Display Modes.”  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
ANIMATION mode.  
Press the BAND to select your preferred display type.  
OFF  
type1  
type2  
type3  
type4  
type5  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
NOTES  
After you select Pattern3 in Switching the Display Modes,”  
the animation type you selected is shown.  
The initial setting at the factory is OFF.  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern  
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Switching CDA-7998 only  
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown  
when the time is displayed.  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
2
3
Press the g DN or f UP button to select the  
CALENDER DISPLAY mode.  
Press the BAND button to select your preferred display  
pattern.  
mm/dd/yyyy  
dd/mm/yyyy  
yyyy/mm/dd  
yyyy : shows the year in the Christian Era  
mm  
dd  
: shows the month  
: shows the day  
ex. dd/mm/yyyy  
25/12/2001  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
21-EN  
Radio Operation  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and SEEK  
(LOCAL) indicators in the display.  
With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both strong  
and weak stations will be tuned in the Auto-Seek  
operation.  
Press again to return to the local mode. The DX  
indicator will turn off and the SEEK (LOCAL) indicator  
will remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will be  
tuned.  
TUNE/A.ME  
SOURCE  
BAND  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
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.  
g DN  
f UP  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Manual Tuning  
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency  
appears in the display.  
2
Press and hold (for at least 2 seconds) any one of the  
Preset buttons (1 through 6), into which you want to  
store the station.The selected station is stored. The  
display shows the band, preset No. with a triangle (9)  
and station frequency memorized.  
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
Each press changes the band:  
FM1 FM2 AM  
The triangle (9) is displayed on the CDA-7897 only.  
3
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 18 stations can be stored in the preset  
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).  
3
4
Press the TUNE button repeatedly until “DX SEEK  
(DX)” and “SEEK (LOCAL)” disappear from the display.  
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.  
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.  
NOTE  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo FM  
station is tuned in.  
Automatic Seek Tuning  
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency  
appears in the display.  
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
Each press changes the band:  
FM1 FM2 AM  
22-EN  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
1
2
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode.  
1
2
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio mode.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the desired  
band is displayed.  
3
Press and hold the A. ME button for at least 2 seconds.  
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 1 to  
6 in order of signal strength.  
3
Press the station Preset button that has your desired  
radio station in memory.  
The display shows the band, preset number with a  
triangle and frequency of the station selected.  
The triangle is displayed on the CDA-7897 only.  
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.  
23-EN  
CD Player Operation  
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.  
SOURCE  
-/J  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
TUNER CD CD CHANGER∗  
(Only when the CD changer is connected)  
3
4
To pause playback, press the -/J button.  
Pressing the -/J button again will resume playback.  
g DN  
f UP  
REPEAT  
c
To eject the disc, press the c button.  
Opening and Closing the Movable  
display  
NOTES  
Do not insert or remove a CD when loading or ejecting a CD,  
as malfunction may result.  
If the CD does not eject, press c button again for more than  
3 seconds with the movable display open.  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
About the usable discs.  
We recommend using only compact discs containing the  
marks shown below.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-  
ReWritable) for audio use on this unit. You can also play  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted audio files.  
To close the movable display, press the c button  
again.  
The movable display will close.  
Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:  
Flawed CDs,w with fingerprints, CDs exposed to  
extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car  
or this unit), CDs recorded under unstable conditions,  
CDs on which a recording failed and a re-recording  
was attempted.  
Use discs with MP3 files written in the format  
compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2. For details,  
see page 30-31.  
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.  
The display will stop at the set angle when closing.  
CAUTION  
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 customers using CD-R/CD-RW  
If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure  
close session (finalization) has been performed.  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt  
playback again.  
Playback  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
24-EN  
Repeat Play  
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/  
CD-RW)  
1
Press the REPEAT button to play back repeatedly the  
track being played.  
Do not touch the surface.  
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.  
Do not affix stickers or labels and do not write on the  
surface.  
The track will be played repeatedly.  
Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF to  
deactivate the repeat play.  
Clean the disc when it is dusty.  
Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.  
Do not use commercially available disc accessories.  
NOTES  
If a CD Changer is connected and the RPT ALL mode is  
selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on the disc  
selected.  
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long  
time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight.  
Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may  
not be able to play it again.  
RPT RPT ALL  
(off)  
In case a 6-disc or 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
"FUNCTION ON" (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the "FUNC"  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
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Music Sensor Skip  
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.  
Press the f UP button once to advance to the  
beginning of the next track. If you wish to access the  
beginning of a track further ahead, press repeatedly  
until the desired track is reached.  
NOTE  
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause  
mode.  
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.  
25-EN  
CD Player Operation  
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Controlling CD Changer Optional  
SOURCE  
BAND  
Select buttons (1 through 9,0, , )  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be  
connected to the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 if it is Ai-NET  
compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the Ai-  
NET input of the CDA-7998/CDA-7897, the CD Changer  
will be controllable from the CDA-7998/CDA-7897.  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or  
the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple  
changers can be controlled by the CDA-7998/CDA-7897.  
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page 27 for  
selecting the CD Changers.  
F
M.I.X.  
SCAN  
NOTES  
The controls on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 for CD Changer  
operation are operative only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The “Changer” indicator illuminates when a CD Changer is  
connected.  
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M.I.X. Random Play  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from the CDA-7998/  
CDA-7897 as well as the CD changer.  
1
Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks on the disc will be played back in a random  
sequence.  
1
Press the SOURCE button to activate the CHANGER  
mode. The display shows the disc number and track  
number.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button again to  
turn off the M.I.X.  
NOTES  
NOTE  
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.  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
2
Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 9,0, , )  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer. The selected disc number appears in the  
display and CD playback starts.  
M.I.X. ALL M.I.X. (off)  
In case a 6-disc or 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
"FUNCTION ON" (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the "FUNC"  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
NOTES  
“O” on the Select buttons correspond to Disc number 10.  
” on the Select buttons correspond to Disc number 11.  
” on the Select buttons correspond to Disc number 12.  
The Disc Select buttons (7 to 12) are not used with the 6-disc  
CD Changer.  
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same  
way as for the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 CD player.  
For details, please see the CD Operation section.  
If the Disc Select buttons are nonfunctional, press F button to  
turn the "FUNCTION OFF" mode.  
Scanning Programs  
1
Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan mode.  
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played back  
in succession.  
To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and  
deactivate the Scan mode.  
NOTE  
In case a 6-disc or 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
"FUNCTION ON"(CDA-7998 only), illuminate the "FUNC"  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
26-EN  
3
4
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8  
seconds after step 2 is performed. Press the BAND  
button until the desired CD Changer indicator appears  
on the display.  
Multi-Changer Selection  
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).  
NOTE  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will  
show NO CHANGER .”  
Alternatively press the BAND button on the Remote  
Control until the desired changer indicator appears on  
the display.  
To operate the selected changer, see CD Player  
Operationsection.  
1
Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7998/CDA-  
7897 to activate the CD Changer mode.  
NOTE  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)" on page 19.  
Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the Remote  
Control (RUE-4187) to activate the CD Changer mode.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
2
Press the BAND button on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 or  
the RUE-4187 to activate the CD Changer Selection  
mode.  
27-EN  
MP3 Operation  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD  
Changer Optional  
Select buttons (1 through 6)  
SOURCE -/J MODE F  
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c
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can  
play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3  
files on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897.  
1
Press the SOURCE button to switch to the MP3  
Changer mode.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
The display shows the disc number and Folder number.  
Folder Number, File Number and Elapsed Time are  
displayed.  
g DN f UP FOLDER DN FILE SEARCH M. I. X.  
Rotary encoder FOLDER UP REPEAT SCAN  
2
3
Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
Playing MP3 Files  
The CDA-7998/CDA-7897 models include a built-in MP3  
unit.You can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs  
containing MP3 files on this unit. Use the format  
compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2.  
For further information about playing or storing MP3  
files, refer to pages 30-31 before using the unit.  
To pause playback, press the -/J button.  
Pressing the -/J button again will resume playback.  
NOTE  
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3  
data.  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
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Music Sensor Skip  
1
Momentarily press the g DN button once during CD  
play to return to the beginning of the current file. If you  
wish to access the beginning of a file further back,  
repeatedly press until you reach the desired file.  
Press the f UP button once to advance to the  
beginning of the next file. If you wish to access the  
beginning of a file further ahead, press repeatedly until  
the desired file is reached.  
Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the label  
side facing up.  
2
Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the label side  
facing up.  
NOTE  
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause mode.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically. The  
movable display will close and playback will begin.  
When a disc is already inserted, press the SOURCE  
button to switch to the CD mode.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
TUNER  
CD CD CHANGER∗  
(Only when the CD changer is connected)  
3
4
To pause playback, press the -/J button.  
Pressing the -/J button again will resume playback.  
To eject the disc, press the c button.  
NOTES  
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3  
data.  
The MP3 indicator is lit during MP3 playback.  
If the CD does not eject, press c button again for more than  
3 seconds with the movable display open.  
The track display for CD audio data playback is the track  
numbers recorded on the disc.  
28-EN  
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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 until you reach the  
desired section of the file.  
1
Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode.  
The files on the disc will be played back in a random  
sequence.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button again to  
turn off the M.I.X.  
Selecting Folders  
NOTES  
1
Press the FOLDER DN or FOLDER UP button to  
select the folder.  
With M.I.X. on in the “FOLDER ONLY” mode (see “Setting  
the Range of MP3 File Selection” section on page 30), the  
Files in the current Folder are played back in random  
sequence. After all the files have been played back, a new  
random sequence is started for the same Folder. Manually  
select another folder to begin random playback of that folder.  
NOTE  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
“FUNCTION ON” (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the “FUNC”  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
“FUNCTION ON” (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the “FUNC”  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
File Search  
You can locate all the files on a disc and play them.  
Scanning Programs  
1
Press the FILE SEARCH button during playback.  
The unit switches to File Search mode.  
1
Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan mode.  
The first 10 seconds of each file will be played back in  
succession.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired file.  
To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and  
deactivate the Scan mode.  
Press the MODE button to execute the setting.  
The selected file starts to play.  
NOTES  
In the “FOLDER ONLY” mode (see “Setting the Range of  
MP3 File Selection” section on page 30), the first 10 seconds  
of each File in the current Folder will be played back.  
NOTES  
During search, press the FILE SEARCH button to cancel the  
File Search mode.  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
“FUNCTION ON” (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the “FUNC”  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
“FUNCTION ON” (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the “FUNC”  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
Repeat Play  
1
Press the REPEAT button to play back repeatedly the  
file being played.  
The file will be played repeatedly.  
Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF to  
deactivate the repeat play.  
NOTES  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected and the  
RPT ALL mode is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all  
files on the selected disc.  
RPT RPT ALL  
(off)  
With RPT ALL on in the “FOLDER ONLY” mode (see “Setting  
the Range of MP3 File Selection” section on page 30), the  
Files within the current folder will be repeatedly played back.  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the F button to display  
“FUNCTION ON” (CDA-7998 only), illuminate the “FUNC”  
indicator (CDA-7897 only) and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.  
The FUNCTION mode is canceled if there is no operation  
performed within 5 seconds.  
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MP3 Operation  
4
Press the SETUP button to return to normal mode.  
BAND  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is CD-DA.  
About MP3  
CAUTION  
Except for personal enjoyment, duplicating audio data  
(including MP3 data) or distributing, transferring, or copying  
it, whether for free or for a fee, without the permission of  
the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright  
Act and by international treaty.  
g DN f UP  
SETUP  
What is MP3?  
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG Audio Layer 3”, is a  
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the  
International Standardization Organization and MPEG  
which is a joint activity institution of the IEC.  
Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection  
You can set the range of MP3 file selection to “entire  
disc contents” or “folder contents only.”  
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is  
capable of compressing the audio data at extremely high  
ratios shrinking music files by as much as one-tenth their  
original size.This is achieved while still maintaining near CD  
quality.The MP3 format realizes such high compression  
ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to  
the human ear or masked by other sounds.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the  
MP3 PLAY mode.  
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
DISC ALL and FOLDER ONLY.  
Method for creating MP3 files  
The software used to create MP3 files is widely sold or free  
from various sources. For details on creating MP3 files,  
refer to the user's manual for that software.  
The MP3 files that can be played back by this device have  
the file extension “mp3”. Files with no extension can not be  
played back.  
DISC ALL  
: plays all the files on one disc  
FOLDER ONLY : plays files in the selected folder only.  
NOTES  
The initial setting at the factory is DISC ALL.  
If a changer compatible with MP3 is used, the range of MP3  
file selection applies to REPEAT, M.I.X. and SCAN modes only.  
In normal mode, the unit plays all files on a disc even when you  
set the range of MP3 selection to "folder contents only."  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
Sampling rates: 32 kHz - 44.1 kHz, bit rates: 32 - 320 kbps  
Note that for sampling rates such as 22.05 kHz, this  
device’s frame display (Page 15) may not display correctly.  
4
Press the SETUP button to set the selected mode.  
Playing MP3 Data  
ID3 tags  
You can select either playback only of CD data, or  
playback of formatted CD data and MP3 files.  
When a disc contains CD or the MP3 file data, playback  
starts from the CD data portion of the disc.  
This device supports ID3 tag v1.  
If ID3 tag data is in an MP3 file, this device can display the  
title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag data.  
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric  
characters and the underscore. For non-supported  
characters, “NO SUPPORT” is displayed.  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc (or magazine  
if your changer is compatible for MP3).  
If a disc (or magazine) has been already inserted,  
perform the setting after you take out a disc.  
Producing MP3 discs  
MP3 files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW  
using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 512  
files/folders (including Root Folders).  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.  
Press the f UP or g DN button to select the  
DISC PLAY mode.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs,  
CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.  
3
Press the BAND button to toggle the mode between  
CD-DA and CD-DA/MP3 (CD-DA&MP3).  
CD-DA  
: Only CD data can be played back.  
CD-DA/MP3: Both CD data and MP3 file tracks can  
(CD-DA&MP3)  
be played back.  
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Corresponding File Systems  
Terminology  
Bit rate  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1  
or Level 2.  
This is the soundcompression rate specified for  
encoding. The higher the bit rate, the higher the sound  
quality, but also the larger the files.  
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some  
restrictions to remember.  
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the  
root directory). File/folder names are limited to 31  
characters (including the extension).  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all  
caps), numbers 0-9, and _(underscore).  
Sampling rate  
This value shows how many times per second the data  
is sampled (recorded). For example, music CDs use a  
sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, so the sound level is  
sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The  
higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality,  
but also the larger the volume of data.  
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, and other  
standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes  
the file names, folder names, etc. are not displayed correctly.  
Encoding  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other  
sound files into the specified audio compression  
format.  
Formats supported  
This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD,  
Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.  
This device can not correctly play back discs recorded  
with Track At Once or packet writing.  
ID3 tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names,  
album names, etc., written into MP3 files.  
Order of tracks  
The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software  
writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the  
same as the order you input. The playback order of the  
folders and files is as follows.  
1
1
2
3
5
2
3
4
4
5
6
: Folder  
: MP3 file  
31-EN  
XM Radio Operation  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number  
CAT  
BAND  
You need to provide XM with the unique XM Radio ID  
number for your XM Radio Receiver in order to  
subscribe to XM's programming.  
SOURCE TITLE  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
This number is an 8 character alphanumeric number  
that is printed on a label directly on the XM Receiver.  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-7998/  
CDA-7897 in the following way.  
1
2
3
While receiving XM1/XM2, press the g DN or  
f UP button to select channel 0.”  
g DN f UP  
SETUP  
The unit alternately displays RADIO IDfor 2 seconds,  
then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
Receiving XM Channels with the XM  
(
)
Receiver Optional  
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than 0.”  
XM Satellite Radio is the next generation of audio  
entertainment, with up to 100 brand-new digital channels.  
For a small monthly fee, subscribers can hear crystal-clear  
music, sports, news and talk, coast-to-coast via satellite.  
For more information, visit XMs website at  
Tips  
There is another way to display your ID number.  
1. Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.  
2. Press the f UP or g DN button repeatedly to select  
“ID.”  
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-9696  
3. Press the BAND button to display your ID number.  
An optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver (TUA-T020XM) may  
be connected to the CDA-7998/CDA-7897. With an XM  
Receiver connected to the Ai-NET input of the CDA-7998/  
CDA-7897, the XM Receiver will be controllable from the  
CDA-7998/CDA-7897.  
4. After checking your ID number, press the SETUP button to  
return to the normal display.  
NOTES  
You cannot use O,” ”S,”” I,or Ffor the ID Number.  
You can check your ID number printed on the label on the  
package of your XM Satellite Radio Receiver (TUA-T020XM).  
XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM  
Satellite Radio Inc.  
NOTES  
Storing XM Channel Presets  
The controls on the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 for XM Receiver  
operation are operative only when an XM Receiver is  
connected.  
1
Press the BAND button to select the desired band  
(XM1 or XM2) you want to store.  
The XM1 or XM2 band illuminates when in XM mode.  
2
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold (for  
at least 2 seconds) any one of the Preset buttons (1  
through 6) into which you want to store the station.  
The selected station is stored.  
1
2
Press the SOURCE button to select RADIO Mode.  
Press the BAND button to select XM1 or XM2.  
Each press changes the band:  
3
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other channels  
onto the same band.  
FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM  
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select  
the band desired and repeat the procedure.  
A total of 12 channels can be stored in the preset  
memory (6 channels for each band; XM1 and XM2).  
3
Press the g DN or f UP button to select the  
desired channel. Holding the g DN or f UP  
buttons will change channels continuously.  
NOTE  
If you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a  
station, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the  
new one.  
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Receiving Stored XM Channels  
Changing the Display  
1
Press the BAND button to select the desired band  
(XM1 or XM2).  
Text information, such as the channel name, artist  
name/feature, and song/program title, is available with  
each XM channel. The unit can display this text  
information as explained below.  
FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM  
2
Press the channel Preset button that has your desired  
satellite channel in memory.  
1
In XM mode, press the TITLE button.  
Each time you press this button, the display changes  
as shown below.  
Category Search  
— — — — — — —  
Calendar/Clock Display  
(CDA-7998 only)  
Category Search allows direct access to the first  
channel of a specific category. It can also be used to  
surf channels within a given category.  
— — — — — — —  
Channel Number display  
Clock Display  
Channel Name display  
Channel Number display  
Channel Number display  
(CDA-7897 only)  
1
2
In XM mode, press the CAT button to display the  
category of the channel that is currently selected for 5  
seconds.  
Song Title Display  
Artist Name display  
Channel Number display  
Channel Number display  
NOTES  
While the category is displayed, press the g DN or  
f UP button to browse the different categories.  
Press the CAT button to load the first channel of the  
new category (or don’t do anything to remain in the  
current category.)  
When the “Scroll Setting” (refer to page 18) is set to  
“SCROLL AUTO,” the display scrolls.  
When the “Scroll Setting” (refer to page 18) is set to  
“SCROLL MANUAL,” the display scrolls only when you  
operate the unit (POWER ON, BAND, etc., are displayed.)  
Press and hold the TITLE button for more than 3 seconds to  
scroll the display again.  
3
Within 13 seconds of selecting the category, press the  
CAT button again to select the next channel within that  
category. Repeatedly pressing the CAT button will load  
additional channels within that category. If CAT is  
pressed at the last channel of the category, the search  
begins again at the first channel of the category.  
“Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one  
shown above.  
When tuned in, the category is displayed for 13  
seconds, then the display returns to normal mode.  
NOTE  
If you cannot find your desired category, the display shows  
----” for 2 seconds automatically.  
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i-Personalize™ Operation CDA-7998 only  
Data Downloading  
1
2
3
Insert the CD-R disc containing the data.  
If the source is not the CD mode, press the SOURCE  
button to change to the CD mode.  
SOURCE -/J  
MODE  
Press the -/J button for at least 2 seconds.  
The mode switches to the download mode to show the  
download confirmation screen.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select OK,and then  
press the MODE button. Data search of the disc starts.  
NOTES  
Rotary encoder  
Selecting NGwill halt the download mode.  
If a file is not found by the data search, NO FILEis  
indicated.  
About i-Personalize™  
The NO FILEdisplay will be automatically released if no  
key is used (pressed) for 5 seconds.  
You can download data (from Alpines website) to a CD-R,  
and download and store the data to the CDA-7998.  
To start i-Personalize, access the URL below and  
follow the on-screens instructions.  
4
5
After the data has been searched, the first file name is  
displayed.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select DOWNLOAD,and  
then press the MODE button.  
Data downloading starts.  
Downloadable data  
The file currently shown in the display is downloaded.  
If you want to download other files, select NEXT FILE  
to call up file names.  
Parametric  
equalizer  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Parametric EQ Mode.  
Time correction  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Time Correction Mode.  
CANCEL  
: Halts the download  
DOWNLOAD: Starts the download  
NEXT FILE : Searches the next file  
Cross over  
Profile  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
cross over mode.  
Data is set to the opening display.  
When data download is finished successfully, the  
confirmation screen is displayed for 5 seconds and the  
download mode closes.  
Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked  
boxes on the confirmation screen.  
The file name of download data shall be  
A_U∗∗∗∗∗.MP3.”  
A_U∗∗∗∗∗.MP3  
Extender (fixed)  
PARAMETRIC EQ data  
Identifier (arbitrary alphabet or  
number 5 letters maximum  
Header (fixed)  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Parametric  
EQ mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6  
(Parametric EQ mode) are automatically applied.  
)
X-OVER (Cross over) data  
You can create a file name via the website. Do not  
change a file name once it has been created.  
Malfunction may result.  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the X-OVER  
mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (X-  
OVER mode) are automatically applied.  
You cannot download the data if the setting of the  
2WAY/3WAY switch is not suitably set for downloaded  
data.  
NOTE  
For details about procedures of download, see ALPINEs Web  
site.  
TIME CORRECTION data  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Time  
correction mode. The memorized data settings in  
Preset 6 (Time correction mode) are automatically  
applied.  
NOTES  
The Profile data is not displayed on the confirmation screen.  
When you download the data again, the data is overwritten in  
Preset 6.  
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MobileHubLink Operation Option  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF  
PHONE BOOK  
MENU  
1
Press the  
MENU button.  
button, PHONE BOOK button, or  
See relevant pages for each item.  
NOTES  
When a portable telephone is not connected, NO PHONE”  
is displayed for at least 2 seconds, then the mode returns to  
the original source mode.  
When the portable telephone is taken off the Junction BOX  
during an incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free  
call, the call will be treated as an ordinary one by the  
portable telephone.  
When there is an incoming call while the power of CDA-7998/  
CDA-7897 is OFF, the power of CDA-7998/CDA-7897 will  
turn ON automatically for an ordinary call by the portable  
telephone, but not for a hands-free call.  
About MobileHubLink  
Even if the power of the portable telephone is OFF, when  
CDA-7998/CDA-7897 is set to the telephone mode, the power  
of the portable telephone will be turned ON.  
Even if the ACC power of the vehicle is turned OFF (even if  
the engine is stopped) during a hands-free call, the call is not  
disconnected, and an ordinary call by the portable telephone  
is possible.  
Connect a separately sold Junction Box and a portable  
telephone (available from Nokia) to control the incoming  
and outgoing calls of the portable telephone.  
Functions that can be operated from CDA-7998/CDA-7897  
If there is an incoming call during operation (except an  
outgoing call or talking), operation mode will end and switch  
to the incoming or talking mode.  
An outgoing call from a portable telephone is also possible.  
However, you cannot perform different operations at the same  
time from a portable telephone and CDA-7998/CDA-7897 as  
malfunction can result.  
With a Junction BOX connected outgoing, incoming, and  
sending history will also be recorded in the portable  
telephone.  
While telephoning, the setting of CDA-7998/CDA-7897  
automatically turns to DEFEAT ON.  
Incoming Calls  
AUTO call  
Outgoing Calls  
Dial Outgoing  
Short Messages  
Receiving History  
Selection  
Manual call  
Receive Outgoing  
Miss call Outgoing  
Sending History  
Selection  
Short Message  
Indication  
Phone Book  
Outgoing (in  
Mail Arrival  
Announcement  
(Information icon)  
Mail Sending in  
Standardized  
Sentence  
alphabetical order)  
Phone Book  
Outgoing (Search)  
Incoming Calls  
Speed Dial  
Outgoing  
1
2
Press the  
button to receive an incoming call.  
Direct Dial Outgoing  
Press the  
button to finish a call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
CAUTION  
Even with hands-free operation, a driver can be distracted  
during telephone operation or receiving a call. For the sake of  
safety, drivers are requested to refrain from operating the  
telephone while driving.  
For the sake of safety, operations other than incoming calls  
and Speed-Dial outgoing calls cannot be used.  
NOTES  
When the Automatic Calling mode is on, you can talk after 3  
seconds of receiving the incoming call.  
Press the  
Calling and Manual Calling.  
button to toggle the mode between Automatic  
The initial setting at the factory is Automatic Calling mode.  
NOTES  
Press the  
it.  
button during an incoming call to disconnect  
If a portable telephone is connected, its address book,  
incoming and outgoing history, short message history and  
standardized sentences are downloaded to the Junction Box.  
Please refer to the instruction manual of the Junction BOX.  
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MobileHubLink Operation Option  
(Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z  
search) to place a call).  
Rotary encoder MODE PHONE BOOK MENU  
1
Input the initial by pressing one of the ten keys (1 to 9)  
and press the MENU button or MODE button.  
The list of names beginning with the designated  
alphabet is indicated.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee,  
press the  
button to place a call.  
Press the  
button to end the call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
Preset buttons (0 through 9,  
,
)
Calling by using the Speed Dial  
Calling  
You can place a call by retrieving one of the telephone  
numbers registered in No. 1 to 10 of the address book.  
Dial call  
Input the telephone number using the dial.  
1
2
Press the  
button.  
Press the preset buttons (0 through 9) for at least 2  
seconds to place a call.  
Or press the preset buttons (0 through 9), then press  
1
2
Press the  
button.  
Input the telephone number by using the ten keys (0 to  
9, and ).  
the  
button to place a call.  
NOTES  
3
Press the  
button to end the call.  
When you want to input +, press the button twice within 2  
seconds.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
To erase the numbers you already input, press the PHONE  
BOOK button.  
……  
To erase one letter  
……  
press for a while  
Calling by the outgoing history  
To erase all letters  
press and hold for more than 3 seconds.  
You can place a call to any of the last 999 received calls  
recorded in memory.  
3
4
Press the  
Press the  
button to place a call.  
button to finish the call.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
2
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select DIALED,and then  
press the MENU button or MODE button.  
Calling by the address book  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an addressee from the  
You can call up the address book registered in the  
portable telephone to call from.  
outgoing history, press the  
button to place a call.  
Press the button to end the call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
1
2
Press PHONE BOOK button.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the address search  
method, and press the MENU button or MODE button.  
NOTE  
You cannot use this function if there is not an outgoing history on the unit.  
Alphabetic Sort List Selecting search (A-Z search)  
Calling by the incoming history  
Alphabetic Sort List: Displays a list sorted in alphabetic order  
Selecting Search (A-Z search): Displays addresses by  
the input of the initial letter of the address  
You can place a call to any of the last 999 received calls  
recorded in memory.  
(Retrieving an addressee by Alphabetic Sort List to  
place a call)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder while the Alphabetic Sort List  
is displayed. Select the addressee, and then press the  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select RECEIVED,and  
then press the MENU button or MODE button.  
button to place a call.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an addressee from the  
2
Press the  
button to end the call.  
incoming history, press the  
button to place a call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
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4
Press the  
button to end the call.  
4
Press the  
button to end the call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
NOTE  
NOTES  
You cannot use this function if there is not an incoming history on the unit.  
You cannot use this function if there is not a received mail  
history on the unit.  
After selecting received mail history, press the MENU button  
to display messages.  
Calling by the incoming missed call history  
You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls missed  
recorded in memory.  
Short Mail Operation  
1
Press the MENU button.  
You can receive short mails, indicate the contents of  
mails, and send standardized sentences.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select MISSED,and then  
press the MENU button or MODE button.  
Receiving a short mail  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an addressee from  
1
2
When a short mail is received, an icon is indicated on  
the display.  
the absent incoming history, press the  
place a call.  
button to  
Press the MENU button for at least 3 seconds while  
the icon is indicated.  
The contents of the received short mail is shown.  
4
Press the  
button to end the call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
NOTE  
3
Press the  
button to return to the original source mode.  
You cannot use this function if there is not an incoming missed  
call history on the unit.  
Sending a standardized sentence  
Calling by sent mail history  
You can retrieve a standardized sentence prepared for  
the portable telephone and send it.  
You can place a call from any of the last 999 recent sent  
mails recorded in memory.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select SMS TEMPLT,and  
then press the MENU button or MODE button.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select SMS INBOX,and  
press the MENU button or MODE button.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder from the list of standardized  
sentences, select one, and press the MENU button or  
MODE button.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an addressee from  
the sending history, and press the  
place a call.  
button to  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder while the Alphabetic Sort List  
is indicated to select the addressee, and press the  
4
Press the  
button to end the call.  
button to place a call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
Press the  
button to end the call.  
The telephone mode will end and return to the original  
source mode.  
NOTE  
You cannot use this function if there is not a sent mail history on  
the unit.  
NOTE  
You cannot make a new short mail sentence and send it.  
Calling by received mail history  
Retrieving an unread short mail  
You can place a call from any of the last 999 recent  
received mails recorded in memory.  
1
2
3
Press the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to show  
the contents of an unread short mail.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
To indicate the next short mail, turn the Rotary  
encoder to the right.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select SMS OUTBOX,”  
and press the MENU button or MODE button.  
Press the  
mode.  
button to return to the original source  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an addressee from  
the received history, and press the  
place a call.  
button to  
NOTE  
You cannot use this function if there is not an unread short mail  
history.  
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Remote Control Operation  
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g DN Button  
Controls on Remote Control  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to go back to the beginning  
of the current track.  
1
2
3
Power Button  
Press the button to turn the power on/off.  
f UP Button  
Source Button  
Press to select the audio source.  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to advance to the  
beginning of the next track.  
-/J Button  
Press the button to switch between the Play and Pause  
modes for CD.  
9 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the radio's  
presets as shown below.  
4
5
ANGLE 89 Buttons  
Press the button to adjust the angle of the movable  
display.  
6 5 ... 1  
Band/Program Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press the button and the band will change as shown  
below.  
CD (MP3) mode: Press the Folder Select (DN) Button  
to select the Folder.  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in descending order.  
FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM  
"
#
Mute Button  
NOTE  
Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press the button again to cancel.  
You can receive XM1 and XM2 when the XM Receiver is  
connected.  
Audio Processor Button  
Each press the button to switch the audio processor  
mode.  
CD/Changer mode:To switch the disc mode.  
6
7
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the Lbutton  
For details, refer to page 40.  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the Kbutton  
8 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in  
ascending order, stations programmed into the radio's  
presets as shown below.  
1 2 ... 6  
CD (MP3) mode: Press the Folder Select (UP) Button  
to select the Folder.  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in ascending order.  
38-EN  
Battery Replacement  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or  
equivalent.  
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote  
control sensor.  
Remote control sensor  
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.  
39-EN  
Remote Control Operation  
Operating the Audio Processor  
Recalling the  
Stored  
Equalizer  
Curve  
Recalling the  
Recalling the  
Stored  
Crossover  
Equalizer  
Presets  
Stored  
Time  
Correction  
Steps  
1
2
Press the  
A.PROC  
button to  
select the  
mode.  
Time  
Correction  
mode  
Normal  
mode  
Private  
mode  
Crossover  
mode  
EQ mode  
Press the 8  
or 9 button  
to select the  
mode.  
FLAT  
MEMORY1  
MEMORY1  
MEMORY1  
POPS  
MEMORY2  
MEMORY2  
MEMORY2  
ROCK  
MEMORY3  
MEMORY3  
MEMORY3  
NEWS  
MEMORY4  
MEMORY4  
MEMORY4  
MEMORY5  
MEMORY5  
MEMORY5  
MEMORY6  
MEMORY6  
MEMORY6  
40-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.  
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off,  
then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally,  
please review the items in the following checklist. This  
guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at  
fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is  
properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine  
dealer.  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate  
(about 1 hour).  
CD insertion not possible.  
A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
Basic  
No function or display.  
The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following  
instructions in the CD Player Operation section.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in  
your unit can cause damage to the mechanism.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
Improper mounting of the unit.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
Disc is very dirty.  
Vehicle's ignition is off.  
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not  
operate with the vehicle's ignition off.  
Improper power lead connections.  
- Check power lead connections.  
Blown fuse.  
- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace  
with the proper value if necessary.  
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference  
noise etc.  
- Clean the disc.  
Disc has scratches.  
- Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen or other  
pointed article.  
- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc.  
Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
Radio  
Unable to receive stations.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
Dirty or scratched disc.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
Mechanical error  
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.  
- 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.  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible  
- 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.  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
MP3  
Broadcast is noisy.  
MP3 is not played back.  
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.  
Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.  
- Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.  
Refer to "About MP3" on pages 30-31, then rewrite in the  
format supported by this device.  
41-EN  
Information  
Indication for CD Player  
Indication for CD Changer  
HIGH-TEMP  
HIGH-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  
NO DISC  
No CD is inserted.  
- Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, NO DISCis 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.  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject  
button and pull out the magazine.  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
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 magazine eject button. If the magazine does  
not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
ERROR  
ERROR - 02  
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 MAGZINE  
NOTE  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
When the “ERROR” is displayed:  
In case that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing the c button,  
press the RESET switch (refer to page 5) and press the c button  
again.  
NO DISC  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
42-EN  
Indication for XM Radio Mode  
ANTENNA  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
87.7 107.9 MHz  
The XM antenna is not connected to the XM radio module.  
- Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely to  
the XM radio module.  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)  
80 dB  
80 dB  
45 dB  
2.0 dB  
UPDATING  
Capture Ratio  
Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels  
0 and 1 should function normally.  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
530 1,710 kHz  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
NO SIGNAL  
5 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
XM signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
LOADING  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Battery Type  
Width  
OFF AIR  
AAA batteries (2 pcs.)  
42 mm (1-21/32")  
121 mm (4-25/32")  
23 mm (29/32")  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
Height  
Depth  
Weight  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
– – – – – – –  
GENERAL  
The user has selected a Channel Number that does not exist or  
is not subscribed to.  
- The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.  
There is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or  
additional information associated with the channel at that time.  
- No action needed.  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(1116 V allowable)  
50W × 4 (CDA-7897 only)  
5 V/10 k ohms  
Maximum Power Output  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage  
Weight  
1.9 kg (4 lbs.3 oz)  
(CDA-7998 only)  
2.0 kg (4 lbs.6 oz)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
178 mm (7")  
Height  
50 mm (2")  
Depth  
156.5 mm (6-5/32")  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
165 mm (6-1/2")  
60 mm (2-3/8")  
18.5 mm (23/32")  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are  
subject to change without notice.  
43-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
Caution  
following and pages 3 and 4 of this manual thoroughly  
for proper use.  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY  
EXPERTS.  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical  
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer  
where you purchased this product to have the work done.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or  
product damage.  
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.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-7998/CDA-7897.  
This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a  
short-circuit.  
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.  
Be sure to connect the color 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-7998/CDA-7897 to the fuse box,  
make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-7998/  
CDA-7897 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-7998/CDA-7897 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.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
44-EN  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or  
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the  
left rear of the CDA-7998/CDA-7897. Connect all other  
leads of the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 according to details  
described in the CONNECTlONS section.  
Installation  
Caution (CDA-7897 only)  
Do not block the units fan or heat sink, thus preventing air  
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit  
and may cause a fire.  
3
Air ventilation  
hole  
<Rear side>  
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
Lock Pin  
1
Dashboard  
Slide the CDA-7998/CDA-7897 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.  
CDA-7998/CDA-7897  
Removal  
1 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.  
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see "Removal" on  
this page).  
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.  
2 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
No Pressure Here  
< JAPANESE CAR >  
Face Plate  
No Pressure Here  
Screw  
2
Hex Nut (M5)  
∗∗  
Bolt Stud  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
CDA-7998/  
(Included)  
CDA-7897  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
Ground Lead  
CDA-7998/  
Ground Lead  
CDA-7897  
Mounting Bracket  
Chassis  
NOTE  
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not  
supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a  
screw ( ) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
metal spot using a screw ( ) already attached to the  
vehicle's chassis.  
NOTE  
For the screw marked **, use an appropriate screw for the  
chosen mounting location.  
45-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Connections  
1
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
2
3
To power antenna  
REMOTE  
TURN-ON  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
AUDIO  
4
5
INTERRUPT IN  
Pink/Black  
Orange  
To vehicle phone  
ILLUMINATION  
To the instrument cluster illumination  
lead (CDA-7897 only)  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Red  
6
7
Ignition Key  
Yellow  
9
Black  
GND  
8
Battery  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Speakers  
Gray  
"
#
SPEAKER  
Gray/  
Black  
RIGHT FRONT  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Front right  
Violet/  
Black  
$
%
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
<
Violet  
Rear right  
!
Green  
&
(
EQ/DIV  
(Side of the unit)  
NORM  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Green/  
Black  
Rear left  
Front left  
=
White/  
Black  
+
)
~
3WAY  
F/R  
Sub. W  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
White  
(Side of the unit)  
,
-
CD Changer  
Speakers  
(Sold Separately)  
;
Front Left  
.
Amplifier  
Front Right  
;
;
Rear Left  
/
:
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
Subwoofers  
To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.  
Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.  
Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.  
If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise  
suppressors, contact them for further information.  
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
46-EN  
1
2
Antenna Receptacle  
&
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
(
)
~
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
NOTE  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle's power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal  
processor, etc.  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
3
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
+
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other  
product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-  
NET.  
4
5
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Illumination Lead (Orange) (CDA-7897 only)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
the CDA-7897 to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are  
turned on.  
NOTE  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-  
NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
,
DC/DC Converter  
6
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle's fuse  
box or another unused power source which provides (+)12V  
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory  
position.  
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.  
7
8
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
-
.
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
Ground Lead (Black)  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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.  
/
:
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
9
Choke Coil with Fuse Holder  
(7.5A ..... CDA-7998 only)  
(15A ...... CDA-7897 only)  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
;
<
RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)  
!
"
Power Supply Connector  
System Switch  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET, place  
this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is  
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
#
$
%
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
NOTE  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the  
switch position.  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
(CDA-7897 only)  
=
Setting the 3WAY/2 WAY switch  
Set the 3way/2way Switch according to your audio system.  
The system whose frequency range is divided between  
the high frequency range and the low frequency range.  
The system whose frequency range is divided among  
the high frequency range, mid frequency range, and  
the low frequency range.  
The position of switching the switch: F/R/Sub-W  
The position of switching the switch: w  
Front high range  
speaker (R)  
Front high range  
speaker (L)  
High range  
speaker (R)  
High range  
speaker (L)  
Rear high range  
speaker (R)  
Rear high range  
speaker (L)  
Mid range  
speaker (R)  
Mid range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Output of this unit :  
Front output  
Rear output  
SUB-W output  
NOTES  
Use the SUB-W output cord to connect the unit to the Low Range speaker.  
You can use the built-in amplifier to output the Front output/Rear output.  
You cannot adjust the FADER when setting to 3WAY.  
47-EN  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality  
craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any  
questions, please contact your Dealer or Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.  
2 You should provide a detailed description of the  
[PRODUCTS COVERED:  
problem(s) for which service is required.  
3 You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.  
4 You must package the product securely to avoid  
damage during shipment.  
This Warranty covers Car Audio/Visual Products and  
Related Accessories ("the product"). Products purchased in  
the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products  
purchased in the U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A.  
[HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES:  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR  
USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS  
AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER  
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE  
PRODUCT.  
[LENGTH OF WARRANTY:  
This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the  
first consumer purchase.  
[LIFETIME TAPE HEAD WARRANTY:  
All Alpine Car Audio analog tape heads excluding Video  
tape heads are warranted for life against manufacturing  
defects causing failure.  
[WHO IS COVERED:  
[HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:  
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR  
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGES" REFERS TO EXPENSES OF  
This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the  
product, who must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico  
or Canada.  
[WHAT IS COVERED:  
This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship  
(parts and labor) in the product.  
TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE  
SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER'S TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE  
PRODUCT, BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS  
COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF  
THE PRODUCT. THE TERM "CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES" REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR  
REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED  
WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY.  
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY  
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.  
[WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This Warranty does not cover the following:  
1 Damage occurring during shipment of the product to  
Alpine for repair (claims must be presented to the  
carrier).  
2 Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence,  
misuse, improper connections, improper operation or  
failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner's  
manual.  
3 Damage caused by act of God, including without  
limitation, earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other acts of  
nature.  
4 Any cost or expense related to the removal or  
reinstallation of the product.  
5 Service performed by an unauthorized person, company  
or association.  
6 Any product which has the serial number defaced,  
altered or removed.  
7 Any product which has been adjusted, altered or  
modified without Alpine's consent.  
8 Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United  
States, Puerto Rico or Canada.  
9 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine  
Dealer.  
[HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE  
WARRANTY:  
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary form state to state and  
province to province. In addition, some states/provinces do  
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,  
and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly,  
limitations as to these matters contained herein may not  
apply to you.  
[IN CANADA ONLY:  
This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio  
product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized  
Installation Center, and this warranty stamped upon  
installation by the installation center.  
! Any product that has been determined to contain an  
excessive amount of dust or dirt and any product that  
contains other contaminants including liquid or foreign  
objects.  
[HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
Should the product require service, please call the following  
number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center.  
[HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:  
U.S.A.  
CANADA  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
1 You are responsible for delivery of the product to an  
Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair  
and for payment of any initial shipping charges. Alpine  
will, at its option, repair or replace the product with a  
new or reconditioned product without charge. If the  
repairs are covered by the warranty, and if the product  
was shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or  
Alpine, Alpine will pay the return shipping charges.  
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.  
Alpine Electronics of Canada, Inc., Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Z6, Canada  

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