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CDA-7969
CDA-7867
FM/ AM CD Player
FM/ AM CD Receiver
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
• MODE D'EMPLOI
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• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
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(CDA-7969)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.
Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,
Victoria 3173, Australia
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il
B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Charles De Gaulle
Cedex, France
Tokyo 141-8501, Japan
Tel.: (03) 3494-1101
Tel.: (03) 9769-0000
ALPINE ELECTRONICS Gm b H
Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany
Tel.: 02102-45 50
Tel.: 01-48 63 89 89
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.
13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes
MK14 5BU, U.K.
ALPINE ITALIA S.p .A.
Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio
MI, Italy
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
Tel.: 01908-61 15 56
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada
Tel.: 02-48 47 81
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain
Tel.: 34-45-283588
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
Yamagata Printing Co., Ltd.
2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama,
Kanagawa, Japan
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in Japan (Y)
68P30540Y32-O
ENGLISH
Conte nts
Recalling the Memorized Time Correction
Setting.......................................................... 13
Adjusting the Time Correction ....................... 14
Op e ra ting Instruc tions
WARNING
Radio Operation
Manual Tuning ................................................ 15
Automatic Seek Tuning .................................. 15
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 16
Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 16
Storing into Direct Access Preset (D.A.P.)
Band............................................................. 17
Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 17
Mono/Stereo Switching .................................. 17
WARNING ................................................. 2
CAUTION .................................................. 2
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 2
Basic Operation
Opening the Front Panel ................................... 4
Hiding the Front Panel ...................................... 4
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 4
Turning Power On and Off................................ 4
Display Angle Adjustment ................................ 4
Setting the Front Panel closing mode ............... 5
Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear) ........ 5
Audio Mute Function ........................................ 5
Displaying Time................................................ 5
Setting Time ...................................................... 5
Changing Lighting Color .................................. 6
Dimmer Control ................................................ 6
Subwoofer On and Off ...................................... 6
Sound (Beep) Guide Function .......................... 7
Turning Mute Mode On/Off.............................. 7
CD Text Scroll Setting ...................................... 7
Digital Output On and Off (CDA-7969 only) ... 7
Setting the AUX Mode...................................... 8
Demonstration................................................... 8
Adjusting the built -in Audio Processor ............ 9
Blackout Mode On and Off............................... 9
Switching the Display Modes ........................... 9
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 10
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 11
Searching for Titled Discs/Titled Stations/
CD Player Operation
Opening and Closing the Movable display ..... 18
Playback .......................................................... 18
Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 19
Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 19
Repeat Play ..................................................... 19
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 19
Scanning Programs ......................................... 19
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 20
Multi-Changer Selection ................................. 21
Remote Control Operation
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 22
Battery Replacement ....................................... 23
Information
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 24
Specifications .................................................. 25
Insta lla tion a nd Conne c tions
Warning ........................................................... 26
Caution ............................................................ 26
Precautions ...................................................... 26
Installation ...................................................... 27
Connections .................................................... 28
CD Text Discs.............................................. 11
Erasing Disc Title (CD/CD Changer only) ..... 11
Selecting DHE Mode ...................................... 12
Equalizer Presets ............................................. 12
Adjusting the Equalizer Settings..................... 13
Memorizing the Equalizer Settings................. 13
Recalling the Memorized Equalizer ............... 13
Memorizing the Time Correction Setting ....... 13
LIMITED WARRANTY
1
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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious
injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES
YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING
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.
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.
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.
PRECAUTIONS
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between
+60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your
unit on.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking
ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
Moisture Condensation
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
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.
GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do
so may result in fire, etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF
Damaged Disc
THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged
discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the
playback mechanism.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN
Maintenance
REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
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 BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result
in fire.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V
APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in
fire, electric shock or other injury.
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.
2-EN
Installation Location
Never Attempt the Following
Make sure the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 will not be installed
in a location subjected to:
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.
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Direct sun and heat
High humidity and water
Excessive dust
Excessive vibrations
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.
Inserting Discs
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback.
Do not attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the
disc. Your player will automatically eject any disc that is
inserted incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a
correctly inserted disc, push the RESET switch with a
pointed object such as a ball-point pen.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
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
Disc Cleaning
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.
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.
Center
Hole
Center
Hole
New
Disc
Disc Accessories
Bumps
There are various accessories available on the market for
protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.
However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or
diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the
disc to be out of standard specifications and may create
operational problems. We recommend not using these
accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players.
Outside
(Bumps)
Irregular Shaped Discs
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and
never use any special shape discs.
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the
mechanism.
Transparent Sheet
Disc Stabilizer
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Ba sic Op e ra tion
Audio Control INTLZ CLK
PWR
MODE
TUNE
MUTE
DN g
f UP
F4 F5 F6 c /HIDE
F
F1 F2
Opening the Front Panel
Turning Power On and Off
1
Press the Open button on the Front Panel.
1
Press the PWR (Power) button to turn on the unit.
NOTE
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button
except the eject c button.
The volume level gradually increases to the previous
level you were listening to before the unit was turned
off. Press and hold the PWR button for at least 3
seconds to turn off the unit.
Open Button
NOTE
Hide the Front Panel if it does not come out within 6
seconds after the Open button has been pressed.
The power will turn off after the Front panel hiding.
NOTE
The very first time the power is turned on, the volume
will start from level 12, in the tuner mode.
Hiding the Front Panel
Display Angle Adjustment
Movable display
1
Press the HIDE button on the Front Panel for at
least 3 seconds.
NOTES
• The Front Panel will stop moving if there is an
obstacle inside the compartment. In that case, remove
the obstacle and press the HIDE button again for at
least 3 seconds.
The movable display may be adjusted to 3
different angles depending upon user preference.
• The power will turn off after the Front panel hiding.
Initial System Start-Up
1
Press the F button, and when the FUNC
indicator blinks, adjust the movable display angle
by pressing button F1 (DOWN) or F2 (UP).
1
Immediately after installing or applying power to the
unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET switch
with a ballpoint pen or any other pointed object.
NOTES
NOTE
• The display will close a half minute after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
This should be operated when the front panel is hidden.
• 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.
RESET switch
NOTE
The RESET switch is also on the front panel (to the right
of the TITLE button).
4-EN
Setting the Front Panel closing mode Audio Mute Function
1
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds.
Activating this function will instantly lower the
volume level by 20 dB.
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select
"CLOSE".
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:
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
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
Displaying Time
NOTE
1
Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the
time is displayed.
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between
CLOSE AUTO and MANU.
Radio mode
Clock priority
mode
→
Radio frequency
→
→
TITLE mode
• CLOSE AUTO: The Front Panel automatically
closes when ACC is on OFF.
• CLOSE MANU: The Front Panel remains open
until closed manually.
CD Player/Changer modes
DISC TEXT
mode
Playing time
mode
Clock priority
mode
→
→
→
When the setting is completed, press the INTLZ
button for at least 2 seconds to return to the
normal mode.
TRACK
TEXT mode
TITLE mode
←
←
NOTE
Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock
priority mode will interrupt the time display
momentarily. The function selected will be displayed for
about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display.
Adjusting Volume/Balance
(Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)
Setting Time
1
Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose the
desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
1
While the clock time is displayed, press and hold
the CLK (clock) button for at least 3 seconds.
The time indication will begin to blink.
→ VOLUME → BALANCE → FADER
2
3
4
Press the F4 button while the time indication is
blinking to set seconds to "0".
NOTES
• If the MODE button is not pressed in 5 seconds after
selecting the BALANCE or FADER mode, the unit
automatically returns to the VOLUME mode.
• When the subwoofer mode is ON, its level may also be
adjusted.
Press the F5 button to adjust the hours while the
time indication is blinking.
Press the F6 button to adjust the minutes while
the time indication is blinking.
The time indication will stop blinking 5 seconds
after the last adjustment. The time will
automatically be set.
2
Rotate the Audio Control knob until the desired
sound is obtained in each mode.
NOTE
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and
display indications do not work.
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Ba sic Op e ra tion
Audio Control INTLZ
CLK
MODE
TUNE
DN g
f UP
Changing Lighting Color
Subwoofer On and Off
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds.
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds.
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select
"AMBER".
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select
"SUB-W."
Each press of the f UP button changes the
NOTE
modes as shown:
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
NOTE
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between
AMBER ON (amber) and AMBER OFF (green).
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds to set the selected mode.
3
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between
SUB-W ON and SUB-W OFF.
Dimmer Control
If an Ai-NET compatible processor with
Subwoofer output is connected:
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.
Press the TUNE button after selecting the SUB-W
ON mode, and the subwoofer output phase is
toggled NORMAL (0°) or REVERS (180°).
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds.
4
5
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds after setting the SUB-W ON.
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select
"DIM"(DIMMER).
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the
modes as shown:
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the
SUB-W mode.
→ SUB-W
VOLUME ←
→ BALANCE
FADER ←
6
Rotate Audio Control knob until the desired
sound is obtained in each mode.
NOTE
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
3
4
Press the TUNE button to select the Dimmer mode.
Each press toggles between DIMMER AUTO
and DIMMER MANU.
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds to activate the normal mode.
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Sound (Beep) Guide Function
CD Text Scroll Setting
This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc
and track name recorded on CD-Text discs. The
scrolling feature will work with names greater than
12 characters. This feature will not work for the 12
character titles that were input manually.
This function will give audible feedback with
varying tones depending upon the button pressed.
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds.
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds.
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select
"BEEP."
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select
"SCR"(SCROLL).
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:
NOTE
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
NOTE
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between
SCROLL AUTO and MANU.
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode
between BEEP ON and BEEP OFF.
• SCROLL AUTO: the display of CD text is
scrolled continuously.
• SCROLL MANU: the display is scrolled only when
a disc is loaded or when a track is changed and
the text information exceeds 12 digits.
NOTE
The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds to set the selected mode.
When the setting is completed, press and hold
the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds to return
to the normal mode.
Turning Mute Mode On/Off
NOTES
If a device having the interrupt feature is
• Initial mode is "SCROLL MANU".
• The unit scrolls only CD text names. The disc titles
input manually (refer to page 11) cannot be scrolled.
• The display of CD text will scroll even for text less
than 12 characters.
connected, audio will be automatically muted
whenever the interrupt signal is received from the
device. This function can be turned ON or OFF
from the head unit by following procedure below.
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds.
Digital Output On and Off (CDA-7969 Only)
Press the f UP button to select the MUTE
If an optional Digital Phase Processor with the
optic digital connector is Ai-NET connected, turn
the digital output on or off as described below.
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT ∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds.
NOTE
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select "D-
OUT".
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the
MUTE mode.
Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and
modes as shown:
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
OFF modes.
NOTE
NOTE
The initial setting at the factory is "MUTE ON."
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds again to return to normal operation.
reverse sequence.
3
4
Press the TUNE button to select the D-OUT mode.
Each press toggles between the D-OUT ON and
D-OUT OFF.
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds to activate the normal mode.
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Ba sic Op e ra tion
Audio Control INTLZ/DISP
SOURCE
A.PROC
BLACK OUT TUNE
DN g
f UP
Setting the AUX Mode
Demonstration
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an
optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B)
to this component.
This unit has a Demonstration feature which
simulates the display functions.
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds.
1
2
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds.
Press the f UP button to select the DEMO
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select
"AUX" .
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←
∗ CDA-7969 Only
NOTE
NOTE
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.
→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE → SCR
D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX (AUX Mode Display Setting∗∗)
∗ CDA-7969 Only
∗∗ Displayed after AUX-IN ON is set.
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the
DEMO mode.
Each press toggles between DEMO ON and
DEMO OFF.
3
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode
between AUX-IN ON and AUX-IN OFF.
If no button is pressed 30 seconds after the
DEMO mode is turned ON, "DEMO" blinks 3
times in the display.
NOTES
The DEMO mode then begins.
• The initial setting at the factory is AUX-IN OFF.
• You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the
DN g or f UP button after AUX-IN ON is set,
select the AUX mode display setting, and then press
the TUNE button.
NOTE
The initial setting at the factory is "DEMO OFF."
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds again to return to normal operation.
4
5
Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2
seconds 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.
→ TUNER → CD → AUX
NOTE
When AUX-IN ON is selected, a CD Changer cannot be
used.
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Adjusting the built-in Audio
Processor
Blackout Mode On and Off
When the Blackout mode is turned on, the display
will turn off to reduce power consumption.
This additional power enhances the sound quality.
You can change High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter,
and Sub Woofer Phase on this unit, so that you
can create your favorite sound effects.
1
Press and hold the BLACK OUT button for at
least 2 seconds to start the blackout mode. By
doing so the display will be removed.
1
2
Press and hold the A.PROC button for at least 3
seconds to enter Adjust Mode.
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.
Within 5 seconds, press the DN g or f UP
button repeatedly to select the desired
parameter.
To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the
BLACK OUT button for at least 2 seconds.
→ HPF
→
LPF∗ → SUB-W∗
∗ When the subwoofer is turned OFF by using
this unit, LPF and phase are deactivated.
Switching the Display Modes
3
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the
desired setting.
1
Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to select the
desired Display pattern mode.
1. HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):
→ OFF ← → 63Hz ← → 80Hz ←→100Hz ←
→ 200Hz ← → 160Hz← → 125Hz ←
Outputs all frequencies higher than that selected
according to your preference.
Each press changes the display patterns.
Pattern Description
1
Normal pattern (Upward)
Mode Display
(Keeps showing the present operation
over and over.)
2. LPF(Setting the Low Pass Filter):
→ OFF ← → 63Hz ← → 80Hz ←→100Hz ←
→ 200Hz ← → 160Hz← → 125Hz←
Outputs all frequencies lower than that selected
according to your preference.
2
3
4
Normal pattern (Rightward)
Demonstration Display
(Only available when using the subwoofer output
from this unit.)
Scan Display
5
(Repeats from Pattern 1 to Pattern 4
for every 5 seconds endlessly.)
3. SUB-W (Change the Subwoofer Phase):
NORMAL ↔ REVERS
6
7
Mode Display
Display OFF
You can change the subwoofer phase.
(Only available when using the subwoofer output
from this unit.)
NOTES
• If the battery is disconnected, all settings return to
factory default.
• If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the setup
menu returns to the normal audio display.
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Ba sic Op e ra tion
Audio Control
TITLE
T.S.M.
- / J
DN g
f UP
CD/Changer mode:
Displaying the Title/Text
↓
ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the
title has been previously inputted. For details, see
Titling Disc/Station (page 11). Text information,
such as the disc name and the track name, will be
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.
↓
CLOCK DISPLAY
↓
TEXT DISPLAY (DISC NAME)∗1
↓
TEXT DISPLAY (TRACK NAME)∗1
↓
TITLE DISPLAY∗2
1
Press the TITLE button.
The mode will change every time the button is
pressed.
∗1
Displayed during playback of a text
compatible CD (when using an optional text
compatible). "NO TEXT" will be displayed
when the CD is not text compatible.
"--------" will be displayed when the title has
not been inputted.
About "Title" and "Text"
Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD/
Station name (see page 11). This inputted
name is referred to as a "title."
∗2
Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information
such as the disc name and track name. Such
text information is referred to as "text."
Sample display when text compatible CD
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.
Radio mode:
↓
FREQUENCY DISPLAY
↓
CLOCK DISPLAY
↓
TITLE DISPLAY∗2
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Titling Discs/Stations
Searching for Titled Discs/Titled
Stations/CD Text Discs
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio
stations.
If a CD/Station is titled, you can do a search for it.
You can also search for CD TEXT discs by title.
(To title CDs, refer to "Titling Discs/Stations" on
page 11.)
1
Press the TITLE button and select the title
display mode.
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text (page
10).
1
2
3
Press and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2
seconds. The title blinks in the display.
2
3
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3
seconds. The first character will blink.
Press the DN g or f UP button to select
the desired disc title/station title/CD Text disc.
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the
desired letter/numeral/symbol available for
naming. ("A" for example).
Press the T.S.M. button to play the selected disc
or station.
The unit will automatically search for the disc or
station and begin play.
4
Press the -/J 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.
NOTES
• This function cannot be performed when using a multi-
changer switching device.
• To search for a title from CD TEXT discs, first you
need to playback the CD TEXT disc at least once so
that it is registered in the unit’s memory.
5
Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the
titling. Pressing the -/J button after entering the
12th character, automatically stores the title into
memory.
Erasing Disc Title
(CD/CD Changer only)
When entering a title of less than 12 characters
(for example, 3 character title):
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,
the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to
step 6 to complete the title.
1
Press the TITLE button to select the disc titling
mode. Then, press and hold for at least 3
seconds.
2
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2
seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The
title in the display will blink.
6
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3
seconds to record the title.
NOTES
3
4
5
Press the DN g or f UP button repeatedly
unitl the disc title you want to erase is displayed.
• The memory can store up to 150 titles for CD, CD
Changer and radio stations. If you try to store beyond
the limit, the display will show "FULL DATA." At this
point, no more titles can be stored.
• To input a new title, one of the previously inputted
titles must first be deleted.
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2
seconds to erase the disc title displayed.
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3
seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.
• When you want to erase a title, enter the " " symbol
into all spaces.
• 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.
NOTE
You cannot erase a CD-TEXT.
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Ba sic Op e ra tion
7-Band
Digital Time Correction Graphic EQ DHE Preset buttons (F1 through F6)
DN g f UP
F
F1 F2
POWER mode:
Selecting DHE Mode
Any of the DHE effects can be modified using
the Power Mode. Enhanced bass and high
frequencies will be added to the selected DHE
effect.
Using digital signal processing technology, DHE
(Digital Harmonics Enhancer) operates on
harmonic components which determine tone and
coloration of the musical instruments. The
process operates independently on individual
frequency bands, so each instrument or vocal will
be distinct. Play back clarity is enhanced to
FINE mode:
Selecting the DHE fine mode will emphasize the
vocal/chorus sustain for clear sound
reproduction.
PWR – FINE mode:
Both the POWER mode and the FINE mode will
be activated simultaneously.
compensate for road noises which would normally
detract from the listener's enjoyment.
Equalizer Presets
1
Press the DHE button for at least 2 seconds to
switch to the DHE mode.
Six typical equalizer settings are preset at the
factory for a variety of musical source material.
2
Press the Preset buttons (F1 through F6)
within 10 seconds to select the desired mode.
F1: OFF (NON EFFECT)
F2: Beat MAX (DHE1)
Strong Low Frequency emphasis.
F3: Lyric MAX (DHE2)
Strong vocal emphasis.
F4: Beat MIX (DHE3)
Good balance between bass and vocals.
F5: Lyric MIX (DHE4)
Slight vocal emphasis.
F6: Phase MIX (DHE5)
Enlivens any genre.
1
2
Press the 7-Band Graphic EQ button to switch
to the EQ mode.
Press the Preset buttons (F1 through F6)
within 10 seconds to select the desired mode.
F1: FLAT
Flat frequency
F2: MALE (VOCAL)
Suppress higher frequencies
F3: FEMA (VOCAL)
Emphasize midrange
F4: POPS
Suppress midrange
F5: ROCK
Emphasize lows and highs
F6: NEWS
3
Press the F button within 10 seconds to select
the desired mode.
→ POWER mode
→ FINE mode
PWR FINE mode ←
-
Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows
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Adjusting the Equalizer Settings
Memorizing the Time
Correction Setting
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a
response curve more appealing to your personal
taste.
1
Adjust the time correction setting.
(Refer to page 14)
1
2
3
Select the equalizer characteristic to adjust.
See Equalizer Presets (page 12).
2
3
Press the F button within 10 seconds of step 1.
Within 10 seconds after operating step 2, press
and hold any one of the Preset buttons (F1
through F6) for at least 2 seconds. To memorize
further, repeat the step 1 to 3.
Press and hold the 7-Band Graphic EQ button
for at least 2 seconds within 10 seconds of step 1.
Press either the F1 or F2 button within 10
seconds of step 2, to select the frequency band
to adjust.
→ 63Hz ←→ 160Hz ←→ 400Hz ←→ 1kHz ←
→ 16kHz ←→ 6.3kHz ←→ 2.5kHz ←
Recalling the Memorized Time
Correction Setting
4
While the FUNC (Function) indicators is flashing,
press either the DN g button or the f UP
button to adjust to the desired level.
To adjust another frequency band, repeat the
above procedure.
1
2
Press the Digital Time Correction button to
switch to the Time Correction mode.
To recall your preset, pressing one of the Preset
buttons (F1 through F6) within 10 seconds
after the operation in step 1. You can recall the
memorized setting.
NOTE
All band levels will become flat when the F6 button is
pressed.
Memorizing the Equalizer Settings
1
Recalls the manufacturer's settings of the
equalizer. In addition, allows you to store your
own sound preferences for later recall. (see this
page)
2
3
Press the F button within 10 seconds of step 1.
Within 10 seconds after operating step 2, press
and hold any one of the Preset buttons (F1
through F6) for at least 2 seconds.
4
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store other settings.
Recalling the Memorized Equalizer
1
Press 7-Band Graphic EQ button to switch to
the EQ mode.
2
3
Press the F button.
To recall your preset, pressing one of the Preset
buttons (F1 through F6) within 10 seconds
after the operation in Section 2. This provides
sound characteristics of your own design.
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Ba sic Op e ra tion
Digital Time Correction
Preset buttons (F1 through F6)
F
DN g
f UP
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time
required for the sound to reach the listening position.
The time of the front right 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.
Adjusting the Time Correction
Time Correction:
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 listener's right versus the left ear.
To correct this, the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 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.
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 (driver's seat, etc.)
and measure the distance (in meters) between
your head and the various speakers.
Calculate the difference between the distance to
the farthest speaker and the other speakers.
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to
other speakers)
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in a
step of 0.1 mS.
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.
3
Divid 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.
4
5
Press the Digital Time Correction button for at
least 2 seconds to switch to the Time Correction
adjusting mode.
0.5 m
(19-11/16")
5.1 (ms)
Select a speaker to be adjusted by pressing the
Preset buttons (F1 through F6) button within
10 seconds of step 1.
2.25 m
(88-9/16")
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front
right tweeter in the diagram at the left.
Conditions:
Farthest Speaker – listening position: 2.25 m (88-9/16")
Front right tweeter – listening postion: 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
F1: F/L (Front Left Speaker)
F2: F/R (Front Right Speaker)
F3: R/L (Rear Left Speaker)
F4: R/R (Rear Right Speaker)
F5: S/L (Subwoofer Left)
F6: S/R (Subwoofer Right)
6
Adjust the time correction value by pressing the
DN g button or the f UP button within 10
seconds of step 5.
To adjust the time correction value for other
speaker, repeat the steps 5 and 6.
In other words, giving the front right tweeter a time
correction value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if the distance
to the front right tweeter is the same as the distance to the
farthest speaker.
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 right speaker
and the rear left speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").
NOTE
Up to 6 time correction settings can be stored in the
available Presets.
Refer to "Memorizing the Time Correction Setting" on
page 13.
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Ra d io Op e ra tion
BAND
SOURCE
TUNE
DN g
f UP
Manual Tuning
Automatic Seek Tuning
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio
frequency appears in the display.
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.
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the band:
Each press changes the band:
→ FM1 → FM2 → AM
→ FM1 → FM2 → AM
3
4
Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and
SEEK indicators in the display.
With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both
strong and weak stations will be tuned in the
Auto-Seek operation.
Press again to return to the local mode. The DX
indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will
remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will
be tuned.
3
4
Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX
SEEK" and "SEEK" disappear from the display.
NOTE
The initial mode is DX SEEK.
Press the DN g or f UP button to move
downward or upward one step respectively until
the desired station frequency is displayed.
NOTE
The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo
FM station is tuned in.
Press the DN g 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.
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Ra d io Op e ra tion
SOURCE
Preset buttons (F1 through F6)
F3 F4
BAND
F
A. ME
Manual Storing of Station Presets
Automatic Memory of Station
Presets
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio
station you wish to store in the preset memory.
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio
mode.
2
Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons
(F1 through F6) for at least 2 seconds until the
station frequency on the display blinks.
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
desired radio band is displayed.
3
4
Press the Preset button into which you wish to
store the station while the frequency display is
blinking (within 5 seconds).
The display stops blinking once the station has
been memorized. The display shows the band,
preset No. with a triangle (9) and station
frequency memorized.
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 F1 to F6 buttons in order
of signal strength.
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other
stations onto the same band.
When the automatic memory has been
completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in
the preset location No. 1.
To use this procedure for other bands, simply
select the band desired and repeat the
procedure.
A total of 24 stations can be stored in the preset
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2,
AM and D.A.P.).
NOTE
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the
original station you were listening to before the auto
memory procedure began.
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.
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Mono/Stereo Switching
Storing into Direct Access Preset
(D.A.P.) Band
1
Press the F button to illuminate the FUNC
(Function) indicator.
A combination of radio stations in any band (up to
6 stations) can be manually preset into the D.A.P.
band.
2
"ST" indicator appears when a stereo FM station
is tuned in.
Press the F4 (MONO) button to switch from
stereo to monaural FM reception. This will help in
reducing the noise of weak FM Stereo
broadcasts. Press the F4 button again to return
to the stereo mode.
1
2
Press the F button to illuminate the FUNC
(Function) indicator.
Press the F3 (DAP) button until DAP turns on.
Press the BAND button to select FM or AM.
The selected band will be displayed.
3
Press the F button to activate the normal mode.
The FUNC indicator will turn off.
To memorize stations onto the D.A.P. band,
follow the steps for the automatic or Manual
Storing of Station Presets section above.
NOTE
Setting should be performed within 5 seconds after the
"F" button is pressed. The unit will automatically return
to the normal mode 5 seconds after pressing the "F"
button.
NOTE
This function can be used together with the Automatic
Memory Preset.
To cancel the D.A.P. mode, press the F3 button.
3
Press the F button to activate the normal mode.
The FUNC indicator will turn off.
NOTE
Setting should be performed within 5 seconds after the
"F" button is pressed. The unit will automatically return
to the normal mode 5 seconds after pressing the "F"
button.
Tuning to Preset Stations
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio
mode.
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
desired band is displayed.
Press the 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.
NOTE
You can call up the Preset stations by pressing the F1 or
F2 button while the FUNC indicator is lit.
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CD Pla ye r Op e ra tion
SOURCE
- / J
DN g f UP
F3 F4 F5
c
Playback
Opening and Closing the Movable
display
1
Press the c button.
The movable display will open.
1
Press the c button.
The movable display will open.
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
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.
To close the movable display, press the c button
again.
The movable display will close.
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
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.
pressed.
→ TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER∗
• The display will stop at the set angle when closing.
(∗ Only when the CD changer is connected)
CAUTION
3
4
To pause playback, press the -/J button.
Pressing the -/J button again will resume
playback.
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display
while it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury.
The back of the movable display will get very warm
under normal operating conditions. This is not a
malfunction. Do not touch.
To eject the disc, press the c button.
NOTES
• The digital signal will be output from the Digital Output
Connector if the CD mode is on. (CDA-7969 only)
• Three-inch (8cm) CD's can be used.
• If the CD does not eject, press c button again for
more than 3 seconds with the movable display open.
• Only compact discs containing the mark shown can be
used.
• We cannot fully guarantee the playback of CD-R (CD-
Recordable). You cannot playback CD-RW (CD-
ReWritable) on this unit.
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Music Sensor (Skip)
M.I.X. (Random Play)
1
Press the F3 (MIX) button in the play or pause
mode.
1
Momentarily press the DN g 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.
The tracks on the disc will be played back in a
random sequence. After all the tracks on the disc
have been played back once, the player will begin a
new random sequence play until the M.I.X. mode is
cancelled.
Press the f UP button once to advance to
the beginning of the next track. If you wish to
access the beginning of a track further ahead,
press repeatedly until the desired track is
reached.
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the F3 button again
to turn off the M.I.X.
NOTE
NOTES
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or
• If a CD Changer equipped with the MIX ALL function
is connected, MIX ALL 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.
pause mode.
Fast Forward and Backward
→ MIX → MIX ALL → (off)
1
Press and hold the DN g or f UP button to
quickly move backward or forward until you
reach the desired section of the track.
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.
Repeat Play
1
Press the F4 (RPT) button to play back
repeatedly the track being played.
The track will be played repeatedly.
Scanning Programs
Press the F4 button again and select OFF to
deactivate the repeat play.
1
Press the F5 (SCAN) button to activate the Scan
mode.
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played
back in succession.
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.
To stop scanning, press the F5 button and
→ REPEAT ONE → REPEAT ALL → (off)
deactivate the Scan mode.
NOTES
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.
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CD Pla ye r Op e ra tion
SOURCE
Select buttons (F1 through F6)
A. ME
DN g
f UP
c
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the
procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD
Changer. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12,
first press the "F" button. This changes the "D"
indicator to "d." Then press the desired Preset
button. With the "F" button activated, the Preset
buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12
respectively.
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be
connected to the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 if it is Ai-
NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected
to the Ai-NET input of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867,
the CD Changer will be controllable from the
CDA-7969/CDA-7867.
Using the KCA-400C (the Multi-Changer Switching
device) multiple changers can be controlled by the
CDA-7969/CDA-7867.
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page
21 for selecting the CD Changers.
NOTES
• The controls on the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 for CD
Changer operation are operative only when a CD
Changer is connected.
• The "Changer" indicator illuminates in the CD Changer
mode.
1
2
Press the SOURCE button to activate the
CHANGER mode. The display shows the
"Changer," disc number and track number.
NOTE
The source indicator varies depending on the connected
source.
Press the Disc Select buttons (F1 through F6)
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the
CD Changer. The selected disc number appears
in the display and CD playback starts.
NOTES
• After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the
same way as for the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 CD player.
For details, please see the CD Operation section.
• If the FUNC indicator is illuminated the Disc Select
buttons become nonfunctional.
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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.
1
Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7969/
CDA-7867 to activate the CD Changer mode.
Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the
Remote Control (RUE-4185) to activate the CD
Changer mode. Proceed to step 3 below to
select the desired CD Changer.
CD-CHG
BAND
PROG
SOURCE
A.PROC
BAND
SOURCE
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RUE
-4185
2
3
Press the BAND button on the CDA-7969/CDA-
7867 or the RUE-4185 to activate the CD
Changer Selection mode.
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active
for 3 seconds after step 2 is performed. Press
the BAND button until the desired CD Changer
indicator appears on the display.
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.
4
To operate the selected changer, see "CD Player
Operation" section.
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Re m ote Control Op e ra tion
VOLUME
MUTE
6
7
8
1
PWR
2
ENT
3
9
!
CD-CHG
4
BAND
PROG
SOURCE
A.PROC
5
#
"
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RUE
-4185
Controls on Remote Control
1 Mute Button
8 g Button
Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB
instantly. Press the button again to cancel.
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button
CD mode: Press the button to go back to the
beginning of the current track.
2 Power Switch
Press the switch to turn the power on/off.
9 f Button
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button
CD mode: Press the button to advance to the
beginning of the next track.
3 -/J Button
Press the button to switch between the Play and
Pause modes for CD.
! 9 Button
4 CD Changer Button
Press the button to change to the CD changer
operation.
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in
descending order, stations programmed into the
radio's presets as shown below.
5 Band/Program Button
Radio mode: BAND Button
Press the button and the band will change as
shown below.
→ 6 → 5 ... 1
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) Button
Press the button to select a disc in descending
order.
→ FM1 → FM2 → AM
6 Volume Adjustment Buttons
To increase the volume level:
Press the L button
" Source Button
Press to select the audio source.
To decrease the volume level:
Press the K button
# Audio Processor Button∗∗
Press the button to call the external audio
processor mode.∗
7 8 Button
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in
ascending order, stations programmed into the
radio's presets as shown below.
∗ For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the
Owner's Manual of the external audio processor you
purchased.
∗∗ This button is used in conjunction with an optional Ai-
→ 1 → 2 ... 6
NET processor.
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button
Press the button to select a disc in ascending
order.
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Battery Replacement
Applicable battery: Use two "AAA" sized dry
batteries or equivalent.
1
Opening the battery cover
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing
outward.
2
Replacing the battery
Put the batteries in the case observing the
polarities as illustrated.
e
d
d
e
3
Closing the cover
Push the cover as illustrated until a click is
heard.
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Inform a tion
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 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
CD playback sound is wavering.
• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate
(about 1 hour).
CD insertion not possible.
• A CD is already in the CD player.
- Eject the CD and remove it.
• The CD is being improperly inserted.
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following
instructions in the CD Player Operation section.
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.
• The CD has been damaged.
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in
your unit can cause damage to the mechanism.
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.
• Improper mounting of the unit.
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Basic
No function or display.
• Vehicle's ignition is off.
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not
operate with the vehicle's ignition off.
• Improper power lead connections.
- Check power lead connections.
• Blown fuse.
- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace
with the proper value if necessary.
• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to
interference noise etc.
- Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen or other
pointed article.
- Securely re-mount the unit.
• Disc is very dirty.
- Clean the disc.
• Disc has scratches.
- Change the disc.
Radio
Unable to receive stations.
CD playback sound skips without vibration.
• Dirty or scratched disc.
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.
Error displays (built-in CD player only)
• Mechanical error
- Press the c button. After the error indication
disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-
mentioned solution does not solve the problem,
consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.
• No antenna or open connection in cable.
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.
• You are in a weak signal area.
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.
• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the
antenna may not be grounded and connected properly.
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the
antenna is properly grounded at its mounting location.
• The antenna may not be the proper length.
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken,
replace the antenna with a new one.
Broadcast is noisy.
• The antenna is not the proper length.
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.
• The antenna is poorly grounded.
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its
mounting location.
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Indication for CD Changer
HIGH-TEMP
Specifications
FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
87.7 – 107.9 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB
9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)
13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature
returns to within operation range.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Stereo Separation
Capture Ratio
80 dB
45 dB
2.0 dB
ERROR
• Malfunction in the CD Changer.
- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject
button and pull out the magazine.
AM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)
530 – 1,710 kHz
22.5 µV/27 dB
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your
Alpine dealer.
CD PLAYER SECTION
Frequency Response
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion
Dynamic Range
5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
• Magazine ejection not possible.
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does
not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.
• A disc is left inside the CD Changer.
- 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.
0.008% (at 1 kHz)
95 dB (at 1 kHz)
105 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Channel Separation
85 dB (at 1 kHz)
REMOTE CONTROL
Battery Type
AAA batteries (2 pcs.)
REMOTE CONTROL SIZE
NO MAGAZINE
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
56 mm (2-1/4")
14 mm (9/16")
105 mm (4-1/8")
50 g (1.8 oz)
• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.
- Insert a magazine.
NO DISC
GENERAL
Power Requirement
14.4 V DC
(11–16 V allowable)
45 W × 4 (CDA-7867 only)
• No indicated disc.
- Choose another disc.
Maximum Power Output
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10 k ohms
Weight
1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width
Height
178 mm (7")
50 mm (2")
Depth
155 mm (6-1/8")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width
Height
Depth
165 mm (6–1/2")
46 mm (1-13/16")
18 mm (11/15")
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and
design are subject to change without notice.
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Insta lla tion a nd Conne c tions
Before installing or connecting the unit, please
read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this
manual thoroughly for proper use.
Caution
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION
DONE BY EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special
technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always
contact the dealer where you purchased this product to
have the work done.
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
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.
parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM
THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due
to electrical shorts.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like
the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent
crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through
a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s
insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED
IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH
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.
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.
Precautions
• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post
before installing your CDA-7969/CDA-7867. This will
reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a
short-circuit.
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.
• 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-
7969/CDA-7867 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for
the intended circuit of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 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-7969/CDA-7867 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 DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN
DRILLING HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take
precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes,
fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such
precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT 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.
• 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.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF
THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
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.
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.
SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:
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Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming
from the left rear of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867.
Connect all other leads of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867
according to details described in the
Installation
1
Mounting Sleeve
(Included)
CONNECTlONS section.
Dashboard
3
Lock Pin
CDA-7969/CDA-7867
Slide the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 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.
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see "Removal"
on this page).
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.
No Pressure Here
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.
2 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
No Pressure Here
<JAPANESE CAR>
2
Screw
Hex Nut (M5)
∗∗
Bolt Stud
Face Plate
Metal
Mounting
Strap
∗
Screws (M5 × 8)
CDA-7969/
CDA-7867
CDA-7969/
(Included)
Ground Lead
CDA-7867
Chassis
Ground Lead
∗
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw ( ) already
attached to the vehicle's chassis.
∗
Mounting Bracket
NOTE
NOTE
For the screw marked **, use an appropriate screw for
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot
using a screw ( ) already attached to the vehicle's
chassis.
the chosen mounting location.
∗
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Insta lla tion a nd Conne c tions
Connections
Speakers
Front Left
;
.
Amplifier
Front Right
;
Rear Left
/
Amplifier
Amplifier
Rear Right
;
:
Subwoofers
+
-
CD Changer
(Ai-NET)
,
(Sold Separately)
=
<
NORM
(CDA-7969
Antenna
1
EQ/DIV
only)
2
3
!
POWER ANT
Blue
To power antenna
REMOTE
TURN-ON
Blue/White
To amplifier or equalizer
To vehicle phone
AUDIO
4
5
INTERRUPT IN
Pink/Black
Orange
ILLUMINATION
To the instrument cluster
illumination lead
6
7
8
IGNITION
BATTERY
GND
Red
Yellow
Black
Ignition Key
9
Battery
(CDA-7867 only)
"
#
Gray
Speakers
Front right
SPEAKER
RIGHT
FRONT
Gray/
Black
Violet/
Black
$
%
SPEAKER
RIGHT
REAR
Violet
Rear right
Rear left
Front left
&
(
Green
SPEAKER
LEFT
FRONT
Green/
Black
White/
Black
)
~
SPEAKER
LEFT
FRONT
White
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer On and Off" on page 6.
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1 Antenna Receptacle
( Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/
Black) (CDA-7867 only)
2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power
antenna, if applicable.
) Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
(CDA-7867 only)
~ Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
NOTE
This lead should be used only for controlling the
vehicle's power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on
an amplifier or a signal processor, etc.
(CDA-7867 only)
+ Ai-NET Connector
Connect this to the output or input connector of other
product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with
Ai-NET.
3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor.
NOTE
4 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional
Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this
component.
5 Illumination Lead (Orange)
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's
instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow
the backlighting of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 to dim
whenever the vehicle's lights are turned on.
, DC/DC Converter
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.
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.
- Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)
7 Battery Lead (Yellow)
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the
vehicle's battery.
. Front Output RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
/ Rear Output RCA Connectors
8 Ground Lead (Black)
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.
: Subwoofer RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
; RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)
9 Fuse Holder
< System Switch
• CDA-7969 .... 7.5A
• CDA-7867 .... 15A
When connecting an equalizer or divider using Ai-
NET feature, place this switch in the EQ/DIV
position. When no device is connected, leave the
switch in the NORM position.
! Power Supply Connector
" Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)
(CDA-7867 only)
NOTE
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing
the switch position.
# Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/
Black) (CDA-7867 only)
= The Digital Output Connector (CDA-7969 only)
$ Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/
Connect this to any other optical digital products of
ALPINE.
The digital signal will be output when the CD mode is
on.
Black) (CDA-7867 only)
% Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
(CDA-7867 only)
& Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
(CDA-7867 only)
To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.
• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10cm 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 the coating 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 Alpine noise suppressors, contact them for further information.
• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.
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