Alpine CDA 9813 User Manual

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FM/AM CD Receiver  
CDA-9815  
CDA-9813  
CDA-9811  
• 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 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  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
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.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
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 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Dalian Ikemiya Printing Co., LTD.  
4 Jin Zhou Street Economic & Technical Development  
Dalian, China  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68P02294K55-A  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Sound Setting  
Operating Instructions  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat...... 13  
Setting the Bass Control (CDA-9811 only) .... 13  
Setting the Treble Control (CDA-9811 only) ..13  
Setting the Bass Type (CDA-9811 only) ........ 14  
Adjusting the built-in Crossover  
WARNING  
WARNING..................................................3  
CAUTION ...................................................3  
PRECAUTIONS .........................................3  
(CDA-9811 only)......................................... 14  
Equalizer Presets  
Getting Started  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6  
Setting Time ...................................................... 6  
Opening and Closing the Movable Display ...... 6  
Display Tilt Adjustment .................................... 6  
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 7  
Lowering Volume Quickly ................................ 7  
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern....... 7  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ......... 7  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) ...................... 14  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) ...................... 14  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) ...................... 15  
About the Crossover  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) ...................... 15  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) ...................... 16  
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) ...................... 16  
About Time Correction ................................... 17  
Bass Focus ...................................................... 18  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction  
(Storing available on CDA-9815 only)........ 19  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction  
Radio  
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each  
Country .......................................................... 8  
Listening to Radio............................................. 8  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 8  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets .............. 8  
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8  
Station Title Search Function............................ 9  
Quick Search Function...................................... 9  
Settings (CDA-9815 only) ........................... 19  
Setting the MX Mode ..................................... 19  
CD/MP3/WMA  
Other Functions  
Playback ............................................................ 9  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 10  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 10  
Scanning Programs ......................................... 11  
File/Folder Search  
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 20  
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 21  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 21  
Displaying Time.............................................. 21  
Blackout Mode On and Off............................. 21  
(concerning MP3/WMA) ................................ 11  
Quick Search ................................................... 11  
About MP3/WMA .......................................... 11  
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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and /or other countries.  
1-EN  
i-Personalize™ Operation  
(CDA-9815 only)  
MobileHub™ Link Operation  
(Optional)  
About i-Personalize..................................... 22  
About MobileHub™ Link............................... 27  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF .............................. 27  
Incoming Calls ................................................ 27  
Calling............................................................. 28  
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation ....... 28  
Data Downloading .......................................... 22  
SETUP  
Sound Customizing  
Switching the Tuner Mode .............................. 23  
Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 23  
Setting the Subwoofer Output (CDA-9815/  
CDA-9813 only) .......................................... 23  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ........................ 23  
Visual Customizing  
Changer (Optional)  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 29  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 29  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 29  
Dimmer Control  
Remote Control  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only) ...................... 23  
Scroll Setting................................................... 23  
Scroll Type Setting (CDA-9815 only) ............ 24  
Switching the Character Font  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 30  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 31  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 31  
(CDA-9815 only)......................................... 24  
Adjusting Display Contrast  
Specifications .................................................. 33  
(CDA-9815 only) ............................................ 24  
Demonstration................................................. 24  
MP3  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 34  
Caution ............................................................ 34  
Precautions ...................................................... 34  
Installation ...................................................... 35  
Connections for CDA-9811 ............................ 36  
Connections for CDA-9815/CDA-9813 ......... 38  
Playing MP3 Data ........................................... 24  
External Device  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off............................ 24  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)..................... 24  
Connecting to an External Amplifier .............. 24  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices....... 24  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
XM Radio (Optional)  
Receiving XM Channels with the  
XM Receiver (Optional) .............................. 25  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number .............. 25  
Storing XM Channel Presets........................... 25  
Receiving Stored XM Channels...................... 25  
Channel/Category Search Function ................ 26  
Quick Search Function.................................... 26  
Changing the Display...................................... 26  
Setting the Tuning Method ............................. 26  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........ 26  
2-EN  
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the  
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Center for repairing.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR  
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR  
VEHICLE.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.  
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.  
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  
PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.  
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the  
product.  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Temperature  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs.  
Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback  
mechanism.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING  
FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Maintenance  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.  
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service  
Station for servicing.  
USE 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.  
3-EN  
Correct Handling  
PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will  
not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or  
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.  
CORRECT  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
Disc Cleaning  
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause  
the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing  
surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the  
outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft  
cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the  
disc.  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.  
Your player will automatically eject any disc that is inserted  
incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a correctly inserted  
disc, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a  
ballpoint pen.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
New Discs  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming, the CD  
player will automatically eject discs with irregular surfaces or  
inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is inserted into the player  
and ejected after initial loading, using your finger, feel around the  
inside of the centre hole and outside edge of the disc. If you feel  
any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper  
loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of  
the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other  
such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for  
protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.  
However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or  
diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the disc to  
be out of standard specifications and may create operational  
problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs  
played in Alpine CD players.  
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-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 will not be  
installed in a location subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
4-EN  
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)  
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.  
Clean the disc when it is dusty.  
Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.  
Do not use commercially available disc accessories.  
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.  
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW  
If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last  
recording session was closed (finalized).  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback  
again.  
About discs that can be used.  
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo  
marks below.  
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
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/WMA formatted audio files.  
Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:  
Flawed CDs, CDs 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 or a re-recording was attempted, copy-  
protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD  
industry standard.  
Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format  
compatible with this unit. For details, see page 11-12.  
About the alphanumeric display of CDA-9813/CDA-9811.  
All English lower case characters are displayed as upper case  
on this unit.  
The alphanumeric display in the following table shows  
alphanumeric characters/numbers that may be difficult to  
distinguish.  
Alphanumeric  
Display  
0
2
5
6
8
A
B
D
Z
Alphanumeric  
Display  
G
H
K
M
Q
R
S
5-EN  
Opening and Closing the Movable Display  
Getting Started  
Press c.  
The movable display will open.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
DISP/  
RESET  
B.OUT TITLE /  
To close the movable display, press c again.  
The movable display will close.  
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.  
MUTE  
Rotary encoder  
TILT 98  
c
The display will stop at the set tilt angle when closing.  
Turning Power On and Off  
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.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject  
c and TITLE /  
.
The volume level gradually increases to the previous level you  
were listening to before the unit was turned off.  
Display Tilt Adjustment  
Movable display  
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 3  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different tilt angles  
depending upon user preference.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.  
Press TILT 98 to adjust the tilt angle of the movable  
display.  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
2
The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is turned  
to the OFF position.  
Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar  
pointed object.  
The adjusted tilt angle of the display is stored in memory. There is  
no need to re-adjust the tilt 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.  
Setting Time  
Press TITLE /  
repeatedly until the time is  
1
displayed.  
For details, see "Displaying the Title/Text" (page 20).  
Press and hold TITLE /  
while the time is displayed.  
The time indication will blink.  
for at least 3 seconds  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours.  
3
4
When the hour has been adjusted, press the  
Rotary encoder.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes  
while the time indication is blinking.  
5
The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the minute  
adjustment. The time can also be manually set by  
pressing the Rotary encoder.  
To synchronize the clock to a time signal, press the Rotary encoder  
for at least 3 seconds after setting the “hour.” Minutes will be  
indicated as 00. If you press the Rotary encoder for more than 3  
seconds when the display shows over “30,” hours will advance.  
6-EN  
X-OVER Adjustment Display  
Example for CDA-9813  
Adjusting Volume  
LEVEL  
SLOPE  
: -7dB  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
: 2 (-12dB/oct.)  
FREQUENCY : 2k  
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume  
level by 20 dB.  
For CDA-9811:  
VOLUME SETTING LEVEL INDICATOR OFF VOLUME  
SETTING  
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
Audio Level Display  
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its  
previous level.  
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern  
You can select the Audio Level display from three display patterns  
(For CDA-9811, only pattern 1 is displayed). You can also deactivate  
the display.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Detaching  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
Press DISP/B.OUT to switch the display pattern.  
For CDA-9815/CDA-9813:  
Press  
front panel pops out.  
(Release) at the upper left side until the  
2
AUDIO ADJUSTMENT EQ ADJUSTMENT X-OVER  
ADJUSTMENT OFF AUDIO ADJUSTMENT  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
3
The indicators show the value that is set in each mode as  
shown below.  
AUDIO  
EQ  
X-OVER  
ADJUSTMENT  
ADJUSTMENT  
ADJUSTMENT  
The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the  
connector terminals on the back of the front panel.) This is not a  
malfunction.  
VOLUME  
BALANCE  
FADER  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
SLOPE  
FREQUENCY  
-
Level  
Indicator  
Width  
indicator  
WIDTH  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
Frequency  
Indicator  
FREQUENCY  
Attaching  
Sub-W  
Indicator  
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main  
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the  
projections on the main unit.  
1
SUB-W  
-
Only when SUB-W is set to ON  
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
2
AUDIO Adjustment Display  
Example for CDA-9813  
VOLUME : 18  
BALANCE : L6  
2
1
FADER  
SUB-W  
: F6  
: 9dB  
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or  
dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the  
front panel and the main unit.  
Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel  
to avoid pushing buttons by mistake.  
EQ Adjustment Display  
Example for CDA-9813  
LEVEL  
WIDTH  
: +2  
: 2  
FREQUENCY: 200Hz  
7-EN  
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.  
Holding down g or f will change the frequency  
continuously.  
4
Radio  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station  
is tuned in.  
SOURCE/ TUNE/  
BAND/  
TEL.  
Rotary  
encoder  
POWER  
A.ME  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
Press and hold any one of the preset buttons  
(1 through 6) that you want to store the station  
on for at least 2 seconds.  
2
g
f SEARCH  
F/SETUP  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
The selected station is stored.  
The display shows the band, preset no. and station  
frequency memorized.  
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each  
Country  
For customers not living in North America, change the radio  
frequencies as follows.  
A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations  
for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).  
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.  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
Select the "AREA" mode by pressing g or f.  
2
3
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
1
Choose either AREA 1 or AREA 2 by pressing  
BAND/TEL.  
Press and hold TUNE/A. ME for at least 2  
seconds.  
2
AREA 1: Radio frequencies for North America  
AREA 2: Other Radio frequencies  
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.  
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
4
The stored radio stations will be cleared every time you change the  
setting.  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the  
tuner goes to the station stored in preset location no. 1.  
Listening to Radio  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency  
1
appears in the display.  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
1
band is displayed.  
FM1 FM2 AM FM1  
Press any one of the station preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
memory.  
The display shows the band, preset number and  
frequency of the station selected.  
2
Press TUNE/A. ME to select the tuning mode.  
3
DX SEEK (Distance mode) DX SEEK (Local mode) →  
DX SEEK(Manual mode)DX SEEK  
Only portions underlined on the display may be lit.  
The initial mode is DX SEEK (Distance mode).  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
8-EN  
Station Title Search Function  
If titles for radio stations are entered, you can search for a radio  
station from its title.  
.
CD / MP3 / WMA  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Rotary  
encoder  
8
-/J  
SEARCH  
Press SEARCH  
Search mode.  
in Radio mode to switch toTitle  
1
The first title input blinks in the display.  
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the  
frequency of the selected title.  
Search mode in Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
c
g
f
9
5(  
)
6(  
)
4(  
)
holding SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
If a station has no title, "NO TITLE" is displayed for 2 seconds.  
Playback  
Quick Search Function  
Press c.  
The movable display will open.  
1
2
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
Press and hold SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
2
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
in Radio mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired frequency.  
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
frequency.  
3
Search mode in Quick Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
The movable display will close and playback will begin.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER  
to switch to the CD mode.  
holding SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
TUNER CD CD CHANGER* TUNER  
* Only when the CD changer is connected  
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).  
3
Returning to the begining of the current track (file):  
Press g.  
Fast backward :  
Press and hold g.  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) :  
Press f.  
Fast forward :  
Press and hold f.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
4
To eject the disc, press c.  
5
Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than  
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.  
If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for at least 3 seconds  
with the movable display open.  
The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data  
and WMA data.  
The MP3 indicator is lit during MP3 playback.  
The WMA indicator is lit during WMA playback.  
The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers  
recorded on the disc.  
While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to move the folder  
up or down.  
9-EN  
Repeat Play  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Press 4 (  
played.  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
) to play back repeatedly the track being  
Press 5 (  
) in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
Press 4 (  
) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat play.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 (  
) again.  
CD mode :  
CD mode :  
RPT  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
*1  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
M.I.X.: Track are played back in  
random sequence.  
RPT  
*3  
(off)  
M.I.X.:The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
(off)  
*1 When a CD changer is connected  
If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode,  
M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
*3 When a CD changer equipped with the All M.I.X. function is  
connected  
MP3/WMA mode :  
If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT  
(REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
RPT  
RPT  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
:
MP3/WMA mode :  
*2  
RPT  
(off)  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected  
M.I.X.: Files are played back in random sequence.  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected, all files in a disc are played back  
in random sequence, and playback shifts to  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the "FUNC"  
indicator (only underlined portions of the "FUNC" indicator are  
illuminated for CDA-9811), and go to the step above within 5  
seconds.  
the next disc.  
(off)  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
"FUNC" indicator(only underlined portions of the "FUNC"  
indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811), and go to the step above  
within 5 seconds.  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the "FUNC"  
indicator (only underlined portions of the "FUNC" indicator are  
illuminated for CDA-9811), and go to the step above within 5  
seconds.  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
"FUNC" indicator (only underlined portions of the "FUNC"  
indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811), and go to the step above  
within 5 seconds.  
10-EN  
Scanning Programs  
About MP3/WMA  
Press 6 (  
) to activate the Scan mode.  
CAUTION  
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in  
succession.  
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/  
WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for  
free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is  
strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.  
To stop scanning, press 6 (  
) and deactivate the Scan  
mode.  
What is MP3?  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the "FUNC"  
indicator (only underlined portions of the "FUNC" indicator are  
illuminated for CDA-9811), and go to the step above within 5  
seconds.  
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG Audio Layer 3,” is a  
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International  
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint  
activity institution of the IEC.  
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is  
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,  
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their  
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD  
quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios  
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the  
human ear or masked by other sounds.  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
"FUNC" indicator (only underlined portions of the "FUNC"  
indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811), and go to the step above  
within 5 seconds.  
File/Folder Search (concerning MP3/WMA)  
What is WMA?  
WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio  
data.  
WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher  
ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half  
original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD  
quality sound.  
Press SEARCH  
Folder Search mode in MP3/WMA mode.  
to select File Search mode or  
1
File Search mode  
Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder.  
2
Method for creating MP3/WMA files  
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
3
Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified  
software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the  
user's manual for that software.  
MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have  
the file extension “mp3” / “wma”. Files with no extension  
cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1 and 8 are supported)  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the  
selected file.  
4
File Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
for at least 2 seconds.  
While in File Search mode, press SEARCH  
to switch to Folder  
MP3  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
Search mode.  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
Folder Search mode  
WMA  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz,  
22.05 kHz  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired folder.  
2
3
Bit rates:  
32 - 192 kbps  
Note that for sampling rates, this devices frame display (Page  
20) may not display correctly.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on  
sampling rates.  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first  
file in the selected folder.  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
at least 2 seconds in Folder Search mode.  
for  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
While in Folder Search mode, press SEARCH  
to switch to File  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the  
title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA  
tag data.  
Search mode.  
"NO FILE" is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected  
by the Folder Search mode contains no files.  
"– – – – – – – –" is displayed for the root folder (display example:  
CDA-9811).  
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric  
characters (up to 30) and the underscore. For non-supported  
characters, “NO SUPPORT” (“NO SUPRT” for CDA-9811) is  
displayed.  
Quick Search  
You can search for tracks(files).  
Producing MP3/WMA discs  
MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-  
RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 510  
files/folders (including Root Folders).  
Press and hold SEARCH  
in the CD/Changer/MP3/WMA mode to activate  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
Quick Search mode.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-  
Rs, and CD-RWs.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select a desired track(file).  
2
The selected track is played back immediately.  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
for  
at least 2 seconds in Quick Search mode.  
11-EN  
Corresponding File Systems  
Terminology  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or  
Level 2.  
Bit rate  
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), and are limited to 15 characters for  
WMA.  
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 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.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all  
caps), numbers 0-9, and _(underscore).  
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc.,  
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  
Tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA files.  
MP3: ID3 tag  
This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD,  
Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.  
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with  
Track At Once or packet writing.  
WMA: WMA tag  
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. However, the folder and file playback order  
differs from the folder no. and file no. indicated on the display.  
1
1
2
3
5
2
3
4
4
5
6
Folder  
MP3/WMA File  
12-EN  
2-1*2  
Setting the bass center frequency:  
Press g or f to select the desired bass center  
Sound Setting  
frequency.  
SOURCE/ BAND/  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
60Hz 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 130Hz 150Hz  
200Hz 60Hz  
POWER  
TEL.  
Rotary encoder  
The displayed bass frequency is emphasized  
.
2-2*2  
Setting the bass band width (Q-Factor):  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired bass band  
width.  
B. Width1 B. Width2B. Width3 B. Width4  
......................................  
(Narrow)←  
(Wide)  
EQ  
f
g
T.CORR/  
X-OVER  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813)  
CENTER f  
MX  
Changes the boosted bass band width to wide or narrow.  
A wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies  
above and below the center frequency. A narrower setting  
will boost only frequencies near the center frequency.  
(CDA-9811)  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat  
Setting the bass level:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
bass level (–7~+7).  
2-3  
Press Rotary encoder repeatedly to choose the  
1
You can emphasize or weaken the bass frequency.  
desired mode.  
If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the bass control setting  
will be turned off automatically.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
SUBWOOFER*1 BALANCE FADER DEFEAT →  
The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
bass frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one  
source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, bass level is still adjustable if an  
audio processor with the bass adjustment is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
VOLUME SUBWOOFER*1  
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15  
Balance : L15 ~ R15  
Fader : R15 ~ F15  
Defeat : ON/OFF  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
*2 Selecting any of the "Setting the Bass Type" (TYPE 1 through 3),  
Press g or f after selecting the Subwoofer mode,  
and the subwoofer output phase is toggled NORMAL  
(PHASE 0°) or REVERS (PHASE 180°).  
temporarily replaces the custom settings you have made above.  
If the Rotary encoder is not pressed within 5 seconds after  
selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER  
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
If you set the 2WAY/3WAY switch (page 38) to 3WAY, you cannot  
adjust the FADER mode on the CDA-9815/CDA-9813.  
Setting the Treble Control (CDA-9811 only)  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own  
tonal preference.  
*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level and phase cannot  
be adjusted.  
Press CENTER f to select the Treble (treble center  
frequency) Control mode.  
1
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound  
is obtained in each mode.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of  
BASS, TREBLE and EQ will return to the factory defaults  
and MX is turned off.  
2
Setting the treble Center frequency:  
Press g or f to select the desired treble  
2-1  
center frequency.  
10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz 17.5kHz 10.0kHz  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the Level Indicator  
display to the AUDIO Adjustment display on the CDA-9815/CDA-  
9813 only. For details, see "Changing the Audio Level Display  
Pattern" (page 7).  
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.  
Setting the treble level:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
treble level (–7~+7).  
2-2  
You can emphasize the treble frequency.  
Setting the Bass Control (CDA-9811 only)  
You can change the bass frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the treble control  
setting will be turned off automatically.  
The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for  
all other sources (FM, AM, XM, CD, etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, treble level is still adjustable if  
an audio processor with the treble adjustment is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
preference.  
Press CENTER f to select the Bass (bass center  
frequency) Control mode.  
1
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
13-EN  
Setting the Bass Type (CDA-9811 only)  
Equalizer Presets (CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
This function allows for 3 different bass type settings. Select the one  
3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of  
that appeals to you the most.  
musical source material.  
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to  
set the bass type.  
Press EQ and select the EQ mode.  
1
1
Press either g or f.  
With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will  
2
Press g or f within 15 seconds to select the  
desired type (1 through 3).  
2
display the selected equalizer characteristic.  
TYPE 1 will sound best if you have a subwoofer in your  
system. Use TYPE 2 or 3 if you are using small diameter  
speakers.  
FLAT(OFF) POPS ROCK NEWS FLAT(OFF)  
FLAT : Flat frequency  
POPS : Emphasize midrange  
ROCK : Emphasize lows and highs  
NEWS : Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows  
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
3
Selecting directly  
Bass center frequency and bass band width previously set are  
replaced when selecting TYPE 1 through 3. When bass type is set  
to OFF, your previous settings are restored.  
Select the desired button (1 through 4).  
[1]: FLAT(OFF)  
[2]: POPS  
[3]: ROCK  
[4]: NEWS  
Bass type is not selectable when connected to an external audio  
processor.  
Press EQ to return to normal mode.  
3
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 13).  
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
Adjusting the built-in Crossover  
(CDA-9811 only)  
The High and Low Pass Filters on this unit can be adjusted to suit  
your personal taste.  
When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the Level Indicator  
display to the EQ Adjustment display. For details, see "Changing  
the Audio Level Display Pattern" (page 7).  
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
seconds.  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
1
HPF <Press momentarily> LPF* <Press momentarily>  
normal mode <Press and hold for 2 seconds> HPF  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste.  
* When the subwoofer output of this unit is turned off, LPF and  
phase are deactivated.  
Press EQ to select the EQ mode.  
1
Press g or f to select the desired setting.  
2
Press and hold EQ for at least 2 seconds.  
2
HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):  
FLAT (OFF) 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz  
Press BAND/TEL. to select your desired  
frequency band.  
3
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.  
BAND1 BAND2 BAND3 BAND4 BAND5 BAND1  
LPF(Setting the Low Pass Filter):  
FLAT (OFF) 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz  
Press g or f to select your desired  
frequency.  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
20Hz to 20kHz(in 1/3 octave steps)  
4
All frequencies below the selected cutoff are output.  
(Only available when using the subwoofer output from this  
unit.)  
If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the setup menu returns  
to normal mode.  
These functions are inoperative when an external, Ai-NET  
processor is connected.  
The Bass and Treble controls effectiveness in modifying the sound,  
depends on their settings and where the HPF and LPF are set.  
Except when the HPF and LPF is turned OFF, the subwoofer is in  
monaural mode.  
When the subwoofer is set to OFF, LPF mode and change of phase  
does not work.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
5
6
Press SOURCE/POWER to select your desired  
band width (Q).  
Adjustable band width: 1, 2, 3.  
To store the adjusted curve  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) into which you wish to store the adjusted  
curve for at least 2 seconds.  
To set another channel, repeat steps 3 to 6.  
7
After setting, press EQ to return to normal mode.  
8
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 set to ON (page 13).  
14-EN  
3 way mode  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
Cut-off frequency  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Slope  
Level  
Press EQ to select EQ mode.  
1
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
Press and hold EQ for at least 2 seconds.  
2
3
FLAT, -6,  
-12, -18,  
-24 dB/oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) to activate your desired curve.  
----  
----  
Press EQ to return to normal mode.  
4
FLAT, -6,  
-12, -18,  
-24 dB/oct -24 dB/oct  
FLAT, -6,  
-12, -18,  
Mid range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
20 Hz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
EQ mode is automatically canceled if no operation is performed  
within 15 seconds.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 13).  
If you do not adjust the factory settings of (FLAT/POPS/ROCK/  
NEWS), the factory set display (FLAT/POPS/ROCK/NEWS) is  
shown preferentially.  
1 kHz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
High range  
speaker  
-6, -12, -18,  
----  
----  
-24 dB/oct  
About the Crossover  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
Low range  
Mid range  
High range  
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.  
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).  
(Different from actual display)  
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.  
Level adjusting  
(0 to - 12 dB)  
Output frequency range  
Slope FLAT  
2 way mode  
Slope adjusting  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
(1/3 octave steps)  
(Different from actual display)  
LPF cut-off  
frequency  
20 Hz  
Level  
HPF cut-off  
frequency  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, -6,  
-12, -18,  
-24 dB/oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
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.  
----  
----  
Rear high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, -6,  
-12, -18,  
-24 dB/oct  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
----  
Front high  
range  
speaker  
FLAT, -6,  
-12, -18,  
-24 dB/oct  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or  
lower than the LPF.  
Adjustment should be made according to the recommended  
crossover frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the  
recommended crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a  
frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to  
the speakers.  
Low range  
High range  
For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers,  
refer to the respective Owner's Manual.  
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers  
caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.  
(Different from actual display)  
15-EN  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
output level.  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
5
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover  
Settings (CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
To store the adjusted contents  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to  
store the adjusted contents.  
Crossover”(page 15).  
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to  
5.  
6
2 WAY System  
After setting, press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to  
normal mode.  
7
Press BAND/TEL. to select desired parameter.  
2
LOW (Subwoofer) REAR FRONT LOW (Subwoofer)  
About the 2way/3way system  
You can switch to 2way/3way system mode with the 2way/3way  
switch on the side of the unit (page 38).  
Press g or f to select desired cut-off  
3
frequency point (cross over point).  
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3  
octave steps)  
When setting to 3 WAY :  
The unit can be operated in a 3 way system.  
F/R Sub. W  
When setting to F/R/Sub.W :  
The unit can be operated in a 2 way system.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select desired slope.  
4
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT (OFF)), 1 (-6 dB/oct.),  
2 (-12 dB/oct.), 3 (-18 dB/oct.),  
4 (-24 dB/oct.)  
3WAY  
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
output level.  
5
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to  
store the adjusted contents.  
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
1
seconds.  
Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) that has your desired crossover settings in  
memory.  
2
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to  
5.  
6
After setting, press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to  
normal mode.  
7
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to normal mode.  
3
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
Crossover mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
3 WAY System  
Press BAND/TEL. to select desired parameter.  
2
3
LOW MID-L MID-H HIGH (HI) LOW  
Press g or f to select desired cut-off  
frequency point (cross over point).  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
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)  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired  
slope.  
4
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT (OFF))*, 1 (-6 dB/oct.),  
2 (-12 dB/oct.), 3 (-18 dB/oct.),  
4 (-24 dB/oct.)  
* FLAT cannot be set for the HIGH slope.  
16-EN  
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats  
About Time Correction  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same  
level.  
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary  
widely due to the complex speaker placement. 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-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 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.  
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and  
measure the distance (in meters) between your  
head and the various speakers.  
1
Calculate the difference between the distance to  
2
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 0.1 ms steps.  
Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by  
3
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat  
the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C).  
These values are the time correction values for the  
different speakers.  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker  
to a high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.  
5.1ms  
0.5m  
2.25m  
1
1
*
*
*1 Subwoofer speaker.  
CDA-9811 only  
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 *1 on page 18.  
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").  
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left  
speaker in the diagram on the above.  
Conditions:  
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*2 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
*2 Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C  
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction  
value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the  
listener is the same as the distance to the farthest speaker.  
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.  
17-EN  
(2) Press BAND/TEL. to select the left (front and rear)  
speakers.Then turn the Rotary encoder to select  
1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table).The time  
Bass Focus  
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.  
difference is 3.0 ms*2 for the front left speaker, and  
1.5ms for the left rear speaker, creating the  
impression of an equal listening between the front  
left speaker and the other speakers.  
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to select the Bass Focus  
mode.  
1
Bass Focus mode Time correction mode normal mode  
Bass Focus mode  
3.0ms  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the speakers to be  
adjusted (see below).  
2
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
1.5ms  
1
*
Front (left-right)  
speakers  
Left (front-rear)  
speakers  
*1 Subwoofer speaker.  
CDA-9811 only  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
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 the above, you can change the  
positions of the left and right speakers by delaying the time .  
*2 Because the time difference was already set to 1.5 ms for the front  
left speaker to begin with, the additional correction of 1.5 ms  
makes the total time difference of the front left speaker 3.0 ms.  
Rear (left-right)  
speakers  
Right (front-rear)  
speakers  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the delay (see  
Time DifferenceTable).  
3
4
5
Time Difference Table  
To set another channel (speakers), repeat steps 2  
and 3.  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Delay  
Number  
Delay  
Number  
Delay  
Number  
0
1
0.0  
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  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
1.9  
2.0  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
28  
29  
2.8  
2.9  
After setting, press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for  
at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.  
2
30  
3.0  
Any manual time correction adjustments will also affect  
corrections made in Bass Focus.  
Bass Focus mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
3
31  
3.1  
4
32  
3.2  
5
33  
3.3  
6
34  
3.4  
7
35  
3.5  
Example setting for steps 2 and 3  
8
36  
3.6  
(1) Press BAND/TEL. to select the front (left and  
right) speakers.Then turn the Rotary encoder to  
select 1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table).The time  
difference is 1.5 ms for both front (left and right  
speakers.  
9
37  
3.7  
10  
11  
12  
13  
38  
3.8  
39  
3.9  
40 - 98  
99  
4.0 - 9.8  
9.9  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
1
*
18-EN  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction  
(Storing available on CDA-9815 only)  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to "About Time  
Correction" (page 17).  
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.  
Press MX to select MX ON.  
1
2
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to make time corrections.  
1
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to  
which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander).  
Bass Focus mode Time Correction mode normal mode  
Bass Focus mode  
Press and hold MX for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the level setting mode.  
3
Press BAND/TEL. to select a speaker to be  
adjusted.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred  
level or OFF.  
4
CDA-9815/CDA-9813  
F – L F – R R – L R – R S – L S – R F – L  
FM (MX level 1 to 3):  
CDA-9811  
F – L F – R R – L R – R F – L  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and  
produces well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the desired  
time correction value.  
3
CD (MX level 1 to 3):  
CD mode processes a large quantity of data. This data  
processing power takes advantage of CD quality sound  
sources.  
To store the adjusted contents (CDA-9815 only)  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to  
store the adjusted contents.  
MP3/WMA/XM (MX level 1 to 3):  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of  
compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to  
the original.  
Repeat step 2 and 3 to set another speaker.  
4
DVD (Video CD)  
After setting, press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for  
at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.  
5
(MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):  
The dialog portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
(MUSIC MX level 1):  
If no operation is performed in 15 seconds, the unit returns to  
normal mode.  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as  
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound  
accurately.  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction  
Settings (CDA-9815 only)  
AUX (MX level 1):  
Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that  
corresponds to the media connected.  
If two external devices are connected, a different MX  
mode for each media can be selected.  
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to make time corrections.  
1
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
Press Rotary encoder to return to normal mode.  
5
Bass Focus mode Time Correction mode Normal mode  
Bass Focus mode  
To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press MX to turn MX off.  
MX mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
Press the preset button (1 through 6) that has  
your desired time correction in memory.  
2
Each music source, such as radio, CD, and MP3 can have its own  
MX setting.  
On disks with both MP3/WMA and CD-DA, when the source  
changes from “MP3/WMA to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/WMA,”  
MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.  
Setting to MX OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
MX mode does not function when MX is set to ON for AM radio.  
If the unit is connected to an audio processor with the MX function,  
such as PXA-H700, etc., the MX processing can be applied to the  
audio processor. In this case the audio processor needs to be  
adjusted. For details, refer to the Owners Manual of the audio  
processor.  
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
3
Time Correction mode is automatically canceled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
19-EN  
CDA-9813/CDA-9811  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO. FILE  
NO./CLOCK FOLDER NAME*6 FILE NAME TRACK  
NAME*4 ARTIST NAME*4 ALBUM NAME *4 FRAME*5  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
Other Functions  
DISP/  
*1 TITLE can be input or erased.  
*2 CLOCK can be adjusted.  
*3 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.  
*4 ID3 tag/WMA tag  
BAND/TEL.  
TITLE /  
-/J  
B.OUT  
If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, all  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., track name,  
artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
“NO DATA” will be displayed when an MP3/WMA file contains no  
ID3 tag/WMA tag information.  
*5 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are  
displayed.  
*6 "– – – – – – – –" is displayed for the folder name of the root  
folder (display example: CDA-9811).  
Rotary encoder  
g
f
About “Title” and “Text”  
Displaying the Title/Text  
Title:  
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name  
(page 21). This inputted name is referred to as a “title.”  
You cannot input or display titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been  
previously inputted (“Titling Disc/Stations” page 21). 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 tag, etc., while playing  
MP3/WMA files.  
Text:  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as  
“text.”  
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.  
Press TITLE /  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
.
The display in Radio mode:  
CDA-9815  
When the Scroll Setting (page 23) is set to “SCROLL MANUAL,”  
1
2
1
press and hold TITLE /  
for at least 3 seconds to scroll the Text  
*
*
*
TITLE  
TITLE  
TITLE  
information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME  
DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode).  
“NO SUPPORT” (“NO SUPRT” for CDA-9811) is displayed  
when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit.  
If the title was not previously input, “NO TITLE” is displayed.  
FREQUENCY  
CLOCK  
FREQUENCY  
CDA-9813/CDA-9811  
FREQUENCY CLOCK TITLE FREQUENCY  
The display in CD mode:  
CDA-9815  
2
*
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT  
(DISC NAME)3  
TEXT  
TEXT  
CLOCK  
(DISC NAME)3  
(TRACK NAME)3  
1
2
*
*
TEXT  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TITLE  
(TRACK NAME)3  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TITLE  
CLOCK  
CDA-9813/CDA-9811  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK TEXT  
(DISC NAME)*3 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*3 TITLE →  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
The display in MP3/WMA mode:  
CDA-9815  
2
*
FOLDER NO./  
FILE NO.  
FOLDER NO./  
FILE NO.  
6
FOLDER NAME  
*
ELAPSED TIME  
CLOCK  
FILE NAME  
4
4
4
FILE NAME  
TRACK NAME  
*
ARTIST NAME  
*
4
4
4
TRACK NAME  
*
ARTIST NAME  
*
ALBUM NAME*  
ALBUM NAME  
*
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
ELAPSED TIME  
5
FRAME  
*
20-EN  
Titling Discs/Stations  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio stations.  
You cannot input titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
Press TITLE /  
press again and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
to select theTitle Display.Then,  
1
For CDA-9815, see asterisk 1 of Displaying the Title/Text”  
(page 20).  
Press TITLE /  
and select the Title Display.  
1
2
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text(page 20). For  
CDA-9815, see asterisk 1 of Displaying the Title/Text”  
(page 20).  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.  
The title in the display will blink.  
2
3
4
5
Press and hold TITLE /  
The first character will blink.  
CDA-9815 only  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the characters/  
symbols.  
for at least 3 seconds.  
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you  
want to erase is displayed.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase  
the title displayed.  
Upper case Lower case Numeral/Symbol  
Upper case  
Press TITLE /  
to cancel the title erasing mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.  
3
4
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
"NO DATA" is displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in  
step 2, or if the title is erased in step 4.  
Press Rotary encoder 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.  
Displaying Time  
Press TITLE /  
repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
Each press changes the display.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling.  
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th  
character automatically stores the title into memory.  
5
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text(page 20).  
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.  
When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press TITLE /  
to display the time.  
When entering a title of less than 8 characters (for  
example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will  
be blinking. Go to step 6 to complete the title.  
Press TITLE /  
to record the title.  
6
Blackout Mode On and Off  
When Blackout mode is turned on, the display will turn off to reduce  
If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not  
written.  
power consumption.  
This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
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. To input a new  
title, one of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted.  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending  
upon the model being used.  
When you want to erase a title, enter the “ ” (“ ” for CDA-  
9815) symbol into all spaces.  
The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made within 10  
seconds. The input mode will be canceled if no action is taken for  
over 10 seconds.  
Press and hold DISP/B.OUT for at least 3 seconds to  
activate the blackout mode.  
The display will turn off.  
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.  
To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold DISP/B.OUT for at  
least 3 seconds.  
21-EN  
Data Downloading  
i-Personalize™  
Operation (CDA-9815 only)  
Insert the CD-R disc containing the data.  
If the source is not the CD mode, press SOURCE/  
1
POWER to change to CD mode.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.  
The mode switches to the download mode to show the  
2
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Rotary encoder  
-/J  
download confirmation screen.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select OK,then  
3
press the Rotary encoder.  
Data search of the disc starts and the first file name is  
displayed.  
Selecting NGwill halt the download mode.  
If a file is not found by the data search, NO FILEis indicated.  
The NO FILEdisplay will automatically disappear if no  
operation is performed for 5 seconds.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select DOWNLOAD,”  
and then press the Rotary encoder to start.  
Data downloading starts.  
The file currently shown in the display is downloaded.  
If you want to download other files, select NEXT FILE to  
call up file names.  
4
5
About i-Personalize™  
You can download data (from Alpines website) to a CD-R, and  
download and store the data to the CDA-9815.  
To start i-Personalize, access the URL below and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
CANCEL  
: Halts the download  
DOWNLOAD : Starts the download  
NEXT FILE : Searches the next file  
Downloadable data  
When data download is finished successfully, the  
confirmation screen is displayed for 5 seconds and  
the download mode closes.  
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.  
Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked  
boxes on the confirmation screen.  
Crossover  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
crossover mode.  
PARAMETRIC EQ data  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of Parametric EQ mode.  
The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Parametric EQ  
mode) are automatically applied.  
X-OVER (Cross over) data  
The file name of download data shall be  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of 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 suitable for the data.  
A_U*****.MP3.”  
A_U∗∗∗∗∗.MP3  
Extender (fixed)  
TIME CORRECTION data  
Identifier (alphabet or number 5  
letters maximum)  
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.  
Header (fixed)  
When you download the data again, the data is overwritten in  
Preset 6.  
You can create a file name via the website. Do not change a  
file name once it has been created. Malfunction may result.  
For details about procedures of download, see ALPINEs Web site.  
If a external audio processor is connected, data that is downloaded  
cannot be used.  
22-EN  
Subwoofer On and Off  
SUB-W ON (Initial setting) / SUB-W OFF  
SETUP  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output phase and level.  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from Sound Customizing, Visual  
Customizing, etc., to select your desired setting.  
1 Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the  
SUB-W mode.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
SUB-W BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME →  
SUB-W  
BAND/TEL.  
Rotary encoder  
2 Press g or f.  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUB-W  
NORMAL (0°) or SUB-W REVERS (180°).  
To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.  
Setting the Subwoofer Output (CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monoaural. Make sure  
to set the correct output for your subwoofer type.  
g
f
F/SETUP  
STEREO: Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
MONO: Subwoofer monaural output  
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as  
follows. See down below for further information  
about each SETUP menu.  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF  
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones  
depending upon the button pressed.  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
SETUP mode is activated.  
1
Visual Customizing  
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP  
menu.  
(e.g. Select BEEP)  
2
Dimmer Control (CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)  
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANUAL  
Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination  
brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON.This  
mode is useful if you feel the unit's backlighting is too bright at night.  
Here is the explanation for CDA-9815 display example.  
NORMAL/HI-FI/STABLE DIMMER*2 SUB-W →  
SUB-W STEREO/SUB-W MONO*2 CD-DA / CD-DA/MP3 →  
BEEP SCROLL SCROLL TYPE*1 MUTE INTERRUPT  
AUX (AUX name)*3 PWR-IC CONTRAST*1 →  
FONT*1 AREA *4DEMO NORMAL/HI-FI/STABLE  
Scroll Setting  
SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANUAL (Initial setting)  
*1 CDA-9815 only.  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-  
TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files,  
folder names, and tags.  
*2 CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only.  
*3 Displayed only when AUX is ON.  
*4 Radio(page 8)  
SCROLL AUTO : The CD text information, the text information  
of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled  
automatically.  
SCROLL MANUAL : The display is scrolled only when a disc  
is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.  
Press BAND/TEL. to change the setting.  
3
(e.g. Select BEEP ON or BEEP OFF.)  
Press F/SETUP again.  
The display returns to normal mode.  
4
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display. The disc titles input manually (page 21) cannot be  
scrolled.  
Sound Customizing  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI / STABLE  
This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality  
tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit  
your own personal sound preferences and usage.  
NORMAL: Standard setting  
HI-FI: Sound quality priority setting  
STABLE: Noiseless priority setting  
If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in Hi-  
Fi mode, we recommend you change to Normal mode.  
23-EN  
Scroll Type Setting (CDA-9815 only)  
TYPE1 (Initial setting)/TYPE2  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
PWR-IC ON (Initial setting) / PWR-IC OFF  
Two types of scroll can be selected.  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
TYPE1: The upper line and lower line scroll alternately.  
TYPE2: The upper line and lower line scroll at the same time,  
but at different speeds, when the “Scroll Setting”  
(page 23) is set to “SCROLL AUTO.”  
PWR-IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre-  
amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier  
connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head units  
internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers.  
Switching the Character Font (CDA-9815 only)  
TYPE-1 (Initial setting)/TYPE-2  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Two types of font can be selected.  
Front  
right  
You can select the font type you like.  
Rear  
left  
Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9815 only)  
CONTRAST  
Amplifier  
Rear  
right  
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.  
You can adjust in a range of - 6 and + 6.  
(Connecting example for CDA-9815)  
The initial setting at the factory is “0.”  
PWR-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Demonstration  
DEMO ON/DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
This unit has a Demonstration feature which simulates the display  
functions.  
Front  
right  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
MP3  
Playing MP3 Data  
CD-DA (Initial setting)/CD-DA/MP3  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
This product can playback CDs containing both CD and MP3 data.  
However, in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback may be  
difficult. For these special cases, you can select playback of CD data  
only. When a disc contains both CD or the MP3 data, playback starts  
from the CD data portion of the disc.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
CD-DA : Only CD data can be played back.  
CD-DA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks can be  
played back.  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is  
set to OFF.  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already  
been inserted, perform the setting after you remove the disc. (If you  
use an MP3 changer, you have to change discs.)  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices  
INTERRUPT ON / INTERRUPT OFF (Initial setting)  
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on  
will bypass BASS,TREBLE, EQ and MX, i.e., sound for external  
devices is output at the default setting.  
External Device  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
MUTE ON (Initial setting)/ MUTE OFF  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from  
the device.  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX ON / AUX OFF (Initial setting)  
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.  
You can change the AUX name display when AUX ON is set. Select  
the AUX name by pressing g or f. Then press BAND/TEL.  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX  
names.  
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE/POWER to select AUX  
mode and then press BAND/TEL. to select your desired device.  
24-EN  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number  
You need to provide XM with the unique XM Radio ID number for  
XM Radio (Optional)  
your XM Radio Receiver in order to subscribe to XM's programming.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
BAND/  
TEL.  
This number is an 8 character alphanumeric number that is printed on  
a label directly on the XM Receiver.  
TITLE /  
8
Rotary encoder  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-9815/CDA-9813/  
CDA-9811 in the following way.  
While receiving XM1, XM2 or XM3, press g or  
f to select channel “0.”  
1
The unit alternately displays RADIO IDfor 2 seconds,  
then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
While displaying "RADIO ID" as shown above, Blackout  
(page 21) and Demonstration (page 24) become  
nonfunctional.  
g
f
9 SEARCH  
F/SETUP Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than “0.”  
2
Receiving XM Channels with the XM  
Receiver (Optional)  
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 XM’s website at  
There is another way to display your ID number.  
1. Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
2. Press g or f repeatedly to select ID.”  
3. Press BAND/TEL. to display your ID number.  
4. After checking your ID number, press F/SETUP to  
return to the normal display.  
An optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver (TUA-T021XM) and an  
optional XM antenna may be connected to the CDA-9815/CDA-9813/  
CDA-9811. With an XM Receiver connected to the Ai-NET input of  
the CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811, the XM Receiver will be  
controllable from the CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811.  
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-T021XM).  
* XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
Storing XM Channel Presets  
The controls on the CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 for XM  
Receiver operation are operative only when an XM Receiver is  
connected.  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (XM1,  
XM2 or XM3) you want to store.  
1
The XM1, XM2 or XM3 band illuminates when in XM mode.  
After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold  
2
any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that  
you want to store the station on for at least 2  
seconds.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select XM mode.  
1
2
Press BAND/TEL. to select XM1, XM2 or XM3.  
Each press changes the band:  
The selected station is stored.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
channels onto the same band.  
3
XM1 XM2 XM3 XM1  
Press g or f to select the desired channel.  
Holding the g or f will change channels  
continuously.  
3
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band  
desired and repeat the procedure.  
A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6  
channels for each band; XM1, XM2 and XM3).  
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.  
Receiving Stored XM Channels  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired band (XM1,  
XM2 or XM3).  
1
XM1 XM2 XM3 XM1  
Press the channel preset button that has your  
desired satellite channel in memory.  
2
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CDA-9813/CDA-9811  
Channel Number*1 Channel Name Song Title Artist  
Name Auxiliary Data Field*2 Clock Channel Number*1  
Channel/Category Search Function  
You can search for programs by Channel No. or Category.  
*1 The Channel Name display automatically changes after 5 seconds.  
*2 When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Displayon this page).  
Press SEARCH  
Channel Search mode or Category Search mode.  
in the XM mode to select  
1
When the "Scroll Setting" (page 23) is set to "SCROLL AUTO," the  
display scrolls continuously.  
When the Scroll Setting is set to "SCROLL MANUAL," the display  
scrolls only once after any function is performed (PRESET, BAND,  
SEARCH, etc.).  
Channel Search mode:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel No.* within 10 seconds.  
2
Press and hold TITLE /  
display manually.  
for more than 3 seconds to scroll the  
* The Channel No. is selected within the selected Category.  
Channel Numberand Clockdisplays do not scroll.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one  
shown above.  
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Channel No.  
3
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
for  
at least 2 seconds in Channel Search mode.  
While in Channel Search mode, press SEARCH  
Setting the tuning method  
to switch to the  
You can set the tuning method. You can select the received stations in  
Category display. Press 8 or 9 to select the another Category.  
channel no. order or in channel name order (alphabetic order).  
Category Search mode:  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Category within 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press g or f to select CH NOor  
ALPHABET.”  
Press Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
Category.  
Press BAND/TEL. to set the tuning method.  
3
CH NO :  
Set in order of channel no.  
Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
at least 2 seconds in Category Search mode.  
for  
ALPHABET : Set in alphabetic order.  
While in Category Search mode, press SEARCH  
Channel Search mode.  
to switch to  
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
4
When the setting is completed, switch the channel DOWN/UP by  
pressing the g or f.  
Quick Search Function  
You can search for all Channels.  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
Press and hold SEARCH  
in XM mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
The XM Auxiliary Data Field display can be switched on  
or off.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Channel within 10 seconds.  
2
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
The selected Channel is received.  
Select ADF(Auxiliary Data Field) by pressing  
g or f.  
2
Changing the Display  
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.  
Select ON/OFF by pressing BAND/TEL.  
3
When setting to ON, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by  
pressing TITLE / . (Refer to the Changing the Display”  
section on this page.)  
Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
4
In XM mode, press TITLE /  
.
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown  
below.  
CDA-9815  
Channel Number  
Channel Name  
Channel Name  
Song Title  
Song Title  
Artist Name  
2
*
Auxiliary Data Field  
Channel Name  
— — — — — — — — —  
Clock  
Channel Number  
Channel Name  
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However, you cannot perform different operations at the same time  
from a portable telephone and CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 as  
malfunction can result.  
With a junction box connected outgoing, incoming, and sending  
history will also be recorded in the portable telephone.  
While telephoning, defeat is set to ON. When the call has finished,  
the unit returns to your previous setting.  
The telephone volume can be adjusted on the CDA-9815/CDA-  
9813/CDA-9811. The volume you set during the call is memorized,  
and is automatically applied again on the next call.  
While telephoning or receiving incoming calls, press TITLE /  
to show the Network Operator display for 5 seconds.  
MobileHub™ Link  
Operation(Optional)  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
BAND/  
TEL.  
TITLE /  
-/J  
8 SEARCH  
9
Incoming Calls  
Press :/J to receive an incoming call.  
1
Press BAND/TEL. to finish a call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
2
g
f
F/SETUP  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
mode.  
Rotary encoder  
When the Automatic Calling mode is on, you can talk after 3  
seconds of receiving the incoming call.  
The incoming call can be switched to Automatic Calling or Manual  
Calling.  
About MobileHub™ Link  
Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone  
(available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of  
the portable telephone.  
1 Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
2 Select the Telephone mode by pressing g or f.  
Caution  
3 Press BAND/TEL. to change to AUTO or MANUAL  
(MANU).  
4 Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
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.  
Press BAND/TEL. during an incoming call to disconnect it.  
For the sake of safety, only incoming calls and Speed-Dial  
outgoing calls can be operated.  
If a portable telephone is connected, its address book, incoming  
and outgoing history are downloaded to the junction box.  
Please refer to the instruction manual of the junction box.  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds  
to turn on the Telephone mode.  
1
To turn off, press BAND/TEL.  
See relevant pages for each item.  
When a portable telephone is not connected, press and hold  
BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. NO PHONEis displayed for  
about 2 seconds, then the mode returns to the original source mode  
When the portable telephone is taken off the junction box during an  
incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free call, the call will  
be treated as an ordinary one by the portable telephone.  
When there is an incoming call while the power of CDA-9815/  
CDA-9813/CDA-9811 is off, the power of CDA-9815/CDA-9813/  
CDA-9811 will turn on automatically for a hands-free call.  
Even if the power of the portable telephone is off, when CDA-9815/  
CDA-9813/CDA-9811 is set to Telephone mode, the power of the  
portable telephone will be turned on.  
Even if the ACC power of the vehicle is turned off (even if the  
engine is stopped) during a hands-free call, the call is not  
disconnected, and an ordinary call by the portable telephone is  
possible.  
If there is an incoming call during operation (except an outgoing  
call or talking), operation mode will end and switch to the  
incoming or talking mode.  
An outgoing call from a portable telephone is also possible.  
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Calling by the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history  
Calling  
You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls by the outgoing/  
incoming/absent incoming history.  
Calling by the address book  
You can call up the address book registered in the portable telephone  
to call from.  
Press SEARCH  
the History mode.  
in Phone Book mode to select  
1
2
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press 8 or 9 to select outgoing history (display  
example:DIALED), incoming history (display  
example:RECEIVED), absent incoming history  
(display example:MISSED).  
Press SEARCH  
A list in alphabetic order is displayed.  
to select Phone Book mode.  
2
Retrieving an addressee by Alphabetic Sort List  
Turn the Rotary encoder, or press g or f to  
select the addressee from the outgoing or  
incoming history.  
3
When displaying the Alphabetic Sort List, turn the  
3
Rotary encoder or press g or f to select  
the addressee.  
Press :/J or the Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
5
Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
5
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
at once, press TITLE /  
names.  
to show undisplayed numbers and  
Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z search)  
Press 8 or 9 to select an initial letter (A to Z) of the  
addressee.  
3
NO MEMORY(NO MEMfor CDA-9811) is displayed if there  
is no incoming history.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee.  
4
5
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation  
You can be informed when you receive a short message.  
Press the Rotary encoder to place a call.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
6
Receiving a short message  
When a text message is received,NEW  
1
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
MESSAGEfor CDA-9815, NEW MESSAGfor  
CDA-9813 or NEW MSGfor CDA-9811 is indicated  
on the display.  
at once, press TITLE /  
names.  
to show undisplayed numbers and  
NO MEMORY(NO MEMfor CDA-9811) is displayed if  
The contents of the received message can only be read  
nothing is registered in the Phone Book.  
from the portable phone's display.  
Calling by using the Speed Dial  
Press any one of the buttons on the unit to cancel  
the display.The buttons that are pressed will enter  
the mode or will be activated.  
2
You can place a call by retrieving one of the telephone numbers  
registered in No. 1 to 9 of the address book.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Within 5 seconds, press and hold (for at least 2  
seconds) a preset button (1 through 6) to place  
a call.  
2
By pressing F/SETUP, and then pressing a preset  
button (1 through 3) for at least 2 seconds, you  
can place a call to the number registered in 7 to 9.  
You can place a call by pressing :/J after momentarily pressing  
the preset button (1 through 6) of the number you wish to call.  
You can place a call by pressing the Rotary encoder, after selecting  
a number which you wish to call, by pressing g or f , or by  
turning the Rotary encoder.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
3
If there is no telephone number registered to a preset button, NO  
PRESET(NO P-SETfor the CDA-9811) is displayed when you  
try to place a call.  
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Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional)  
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-  
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.  
Changer (Optional)  
SOURCE/  
-/J  
POWER  
BAND/TEL.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3  
Changer mode.  
1
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1  
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs  
2
loaded in the CD Changer.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
3
Select buttons (1 through 6)  
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this  
unit if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the  
Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from  
this unit.  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-  
410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled  
by this unit.  
See Multi-Changer Selectionon this page for selecting the CD  
Changers.  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)  
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).  
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate  
the CD Changer mode.  
1
The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative  
only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well  
as the CD changer.  
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (RUE-  
4187) to activate the CD Changer mode.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER  
mode.  
1
The display shows the disc number and track number.  
BAND  
SOURCE  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer  
mode.  
Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD  
playback starts.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. on this unit or the RUE-4187 to  
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8  
seconds.  
2
3
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as  
for the CD player of this unit.  
For details, please see the CD/MP3/WMA section.  
If the FUNCindicator (the underlined portion of the FUNC”  
indicator for CDA-9811) is illuminated, the disc select buttons  
become nonfunctional.  
Press BAND/TEL. until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
Alternatively press BAND/TEL. on the Remote Control until  
the desired changer indicator appears on the display.  
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:  
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the procedure is the  
same as for the 6-disc CD Changer. To select discs  
numbered from 7 to 12, first press F/SETUP. This changes  
the Dindicator to d.Then press the desired preset  
button. With F/SETUP activated, the preset buttons 1 to 6  
will represent discs 7 to 12 respectively.  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show  
NO CHGR (NO CHANGERfor CDA-9815).  
To operate the selected changer, see CD/MP3/WMA(page 9).  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)on page 24.  
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9
!
f UP Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button  
CD mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning  
of the next track.  
Remote Control  
9 Button  
1
2
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the radio's  
presets as shown below.  
5
6
7
8
9
!
6 5 ... 1 6  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: Press the Folder Select (DN) button to  
select the folder.  
3
4
"
#
"
#
Mute Button  
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press this button again to cancel.  
Audio Processor Button*1  
CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only  
Each press the button to switch the audio processor  
mode.  
Controls on Remote Control  
For details, refer to "Operating the Audio Processor" as  
shown below.  
CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811  
Press the button to call the external audio processor  
mode when the external audio processor is connected.*2  
1
2
3
Power Button  
Press this button to turn the power on/off.  
Source Button  
Press this button to select the audio source.  
*1 This button is used for CDA-9811 in conjunction with an optional  
Ai-NET processor.  
*2 For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's  
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.  
-/J Button  
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause  
modes for CD.  
4
5
TILT 98 Buttons  
Press this button to adjust the angle of the movable  
display.  
Operating the Audio Processor  
Band/Program Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press this button and the band will change.  
Press A.PROC to select the mode.  
1
Normal mode EQ mode (Equalizer Presets) Private mode  
(Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve) Time Correction  
mode (Recalling the Stored Time Correction) Crossover  
mode (Recalling the Stored Crossover) Normal mode  
CD/Changer mode: To switch the disc mode.  
6
7
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the L button  
Press 8 or 9 to select the mode.  
2
EQ mode  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the K button  
Select from FLAT, POPS, ROCK and NEWS.  
Private mode/Time Correction mode/Crossover mode  
Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.  
8 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending  
order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as  
shown below.  
1 2 ... 6 1  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button  
Press this button to select a disc in ascending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: Press the Folder Select (UP) button to  
select the folder.  
8
g DN Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press this button to go back to the beginning of  
the current track.  
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Battery Replacement  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty  
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the  
1
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.  
direction of the arrow.  
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.  
Replacing the battery  
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.  
2
- 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 ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
Closing the cover  
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.  
3
Radio  
Unable to receive stations.  
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
You are in a weak signal area.  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may  
not be grounded and connected properly.  
Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control  
sensor.  
- 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.  
Remote control sensor  
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.  
CD  
CD Player/Changer not functioning.  
Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) for CD.  
- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about  
1 hour).  
31-EN  
CD insertion not possible.  
ERROR  
A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
Mechanism error.  
The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in  
the CD Player Operation section.  
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.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing  
the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit  
can cause damage to the mechanism.  
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET  
switch (refer to page 6) and press c again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
Improper mounting of the unit.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
The disc is very dirty.  
- Clean the disc.  
The disc has scratches.  
PROTECT  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
- Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc. Consult  
your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
UNSUPPORT  
UNSUPORT  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813)  
(CDA-9811)  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
Mechanical error  
Indication for CD Changer  
- Press c. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the  
problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
HI TEMP  
HIGH TEMP  
(CDA-9815)  
(CDA-9813/CDA-9811)  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
MP3/WMA  
MP3 or WMA is not played back.  
ERROR - 01  
Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.  
- Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.  
Refer to “About MP3/WMA” (page 11-12), then rewrite in  
the format supported by this device.  
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.  
Indication for CD Player  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
HIGH TEMP  
HI TEMP  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not  
eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
(CDA-9815)  
(CDA-9813/CDA-9811)  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
ERROR - 02  
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.  
NO DISC  
No CD is inserted.  
- Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the  
unit does not start to play or eject the disc.  
- Remove the disc by following these steps:  
1) Press the c button.  
NO MAGAZINE  
NO MAGZINE  
(CDA-9815)  
(CDA-9813)  
The movable display will open.  
2) Press the c button again for at least 3 seconds while the  
movable display is open.  
NO MAGZN  
(CDA-9811)  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
32-EN  
NO DISC  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
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)  
Indication for XM Radio Mode  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Capture Ratio  
80 dB  
45 dB  
2.0 dB  
ANTENNA  
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.  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
530 1,710 kHz  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
UPDATING  
5 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels  
0 and 1 should function normally.  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
NO SIGNAL  
NO SIGNL  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
(CDA-9815/CDA-9813)  
(CDA-9811)  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
XM signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Battery Type  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
AAA batteries (2 pcs.)  
42 mm (1-21/32")  
121 mm (4-25/32")  
23 mm (29/32")  
LOADING  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
Weight  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
OFF AIR  
(1116 V allowable)  
60 W × 4 (CDA-9815/  
CDA-9813)  
Maximum Power Output  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
50W × 4 (CDA-9811)  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10 k ohms  
– – – – – – – –  
– – – – – –  
Bass (CDA-9811 only)  
Treble (CDA-9811 only)  
Weight  
14 dB at 60 Hz  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
CDA-9815/CDA-9813  
1.7 kg (3 lbs. 12 oz)  
CDA-9811  
(CDA-9815)  
(CDA-9813)  
– – – –  
1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)  
(CDA-9811)  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
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.  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
CDA-9815/CDA-9813  
155 mm (6-1/8")  
CDA-9811  
Depth  
160 mm (6-1/4")  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
170 mm (6-11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
20 mm (25/32")  
Depth  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
33-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 5 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 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  
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 disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811. This will  
reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-  
circuit.  
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-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-  
9811 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended  
circuit of the CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 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.  
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.  
The CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 uses female RCA-type  
jacks for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA  
connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If  
so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for  
assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)  
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables  
to each other or to the vehicle body.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER  
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL  
OR GEARSHIFT.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
IMPORTANT  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
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.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
34-EN  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier  
or equalizer to the corresponding output lead  
coming from the left rear of the CDA-9815/CDA-  
9813/CDA-9811. Connect all other leads of the CDA-  
9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 according to details  
described in the CONNECTlONS section.  
Installation  
Metal plate  
Detachable  
Front panel  
3
Caution  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the  
detachable front panel.  
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you  
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in  
place.  
Lock Pin  
Caution  
Do not block the units fan or heat sink, thus preventing air  
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and  
may cause a fire.  
Slide the CDA-9815/CDA-9813/CDA-9811 into the  
dashboard.When the unit is in place, make sure  
the locking pins are fully seated in the down  
position.This can be done by pressing firmly in on  
the unit while pushing the locking pin down with a  
small screwdriver.This ensures that the unit is  
properly locked and will not accidentally come out  
from the dashboard. Install the detachable front  
panel.  
Air ventilation hole  
Air ventilation hole  
(Rear of CDA-9811)  
(Rear of CDA-9813/CDA-9815)  
Removal  
1 Remove the detachable front panel.  
1
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
2 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the  
locking pins to the “up” position (see above drawing).  
As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to  
make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the  
second pin.  
Dashboard  
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
this unit  
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.  
2
Face Plate  
Screw  
Hex Nut (M5)  
2
*
Bolt Stud  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
1
*
this unit  
Ground Lead  
this unit  
3
*
Ground Lead  
Chassis  
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting  
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the  
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*1) already  
attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
Mounting Bracket  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a  
screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.  
For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the  
chosen mounting location.  
35-EN  
Connections for CDA-9811  
1
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
2
3
To power antenna  
REMOTE  
TURN-ON  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
AUDIO  
INTERRUPT IN  
Pink/Black  
4
To vehicle phone  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Red  
5
6
Ignition Key  
8
Yellow  
Black  
GND  
7
Battery  
Speakers  
Gray  
!
"
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Gray/  
Black  
Front right  
Violet/  
Black  
#
$
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
,
-
~
Violet  
Rear right  
Rear left  
Green  
%
&
9
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Green/  
Black  
:
Ai-NET  
White/  
Black  
(
)
NORM EQ/DIV  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
1  
White  
Front left  
+
/
CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
Speakers  
Front Left  
Amplifier  
Front Right  
Rear Left  
/
.
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
/
Amplifier  
Subwoofers  
* 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.  
36-EN  
1
2
Antenna Receptacle  
$
%
&
(
)
~
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
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.  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of another  
device (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.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-  
NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
4
5
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
+
,
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
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.  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
-
.
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
6
7
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
/
:
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
Ground Lead (Black)  
System Switch  
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.  
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.  
8
Choke Coil with Fuse Holder  
(15A)  
Power Supply Connector  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the  
switch position.  
9
!
"
#
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
To prevent noise/interference in 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.  
37-EN  
Connections for CDA-9815/CDA-9813  
1
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
2
3
To power antenna  
REMOTE  
TURN-ON  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
AUDIO  
Pink/Black  
4
5
INTERRUPT IN  
To vehicle phone  
Orange  
ILLUMINATION  
To instrument cluster illumination lead  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Red  
6
7
Ignition Key  
9
Yellow  
Black  
GND  
8
Battery  
Speakers  
Gray  
"
#
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Gray/  
Black  
Front right  
Violet/  
Black  
$
%
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
;
F/R Sub. W  
Violet  
!
Rear right  
X-OVER  
&
(
Green  
3WAY  
1  
<
SPEAKER  
Green/  
Black  
LEFT REAR  
EQ/DIV  
Rear left  
Front left  
Ai-NET  
1  
White/  
Black  
+
)
~
NORM  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT White  
,
CD Changer  
Speakers  
Front Left  
Front Right  
(Sold Separately)  
:
-
Amplifier  
:
:
Rear Left  
.
/
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
Subwoofers  
* 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.  
38-EN  
1
2
Antenna Receptacle  
#
$
%
&
(
)
~
+
Right Front () Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)  
Right Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
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.  
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)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
the unit to dim whenever the vehicle's lights are turned on.  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-  
NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.  
,
-
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
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.  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
.
/
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
7
8
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
:
;
RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)  
Setting the 3WAY/2 WAY switch  
Set the 3way/2way switch according to your audio system.  
Ground Lead (Black)  
Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle.  
Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is  
securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided.  
Choke Coil with Fuse Holder  
<
System Switch  
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.  
9
(20A)  
!
"
Power Supply Connector  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the  
switch position.  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)  
The X-Over Switch position for a three-way system whose  
frequency range is divided among the highs (Front), mids  
(Rear), and lows (Subwoofer).  
The X-Over Switch position for a two-way system  
(frequency range is divided between highs for front/rear and  
lows for the Subwoofer).  
The position of the X-Over switch : F/R/Sub-W  
The position of the X-Over switch: 3WAY  
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  
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 set to 3WAY.  
To prevent noise/interference in 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.  
39-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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