Alpine Car Stereo System CDA 7878R User Manual
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CDA-7878R  
FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver  
• OWNER'S MANUAL  
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.  
Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.  
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)  
98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il  
B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Charles De Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-8501, Japan  
Tel.: (03) 3494-1101  
Tel.: (03) 9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany  
Tel.: 02102-45 50  
Tel.: 01-48 63 89 89  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.  
13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes  
MK14 5BU, U.K.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio  
MI, Italy  
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Tel.: 01908-61 15 56  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
Tel.: 02-48 47 81  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain  
Tel.: 34-45-283588  
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Yamagata Printing Co., Ltd.  
2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama,  
Kanagawa, Japan  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in Japan (Y)  
68P41262Y54-O  
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ENGLISH  
Contents  
Operating Instructions  
CD Player Operation  
Opening and Closing the Movable display ..... 20  
Playback .......................................................... 20  
Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 21  
Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 21  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 21  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 22  
Scanning Programmes .................................... 22  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 23  
Multi-Changer Selection ................................. 23  
WARNING  
WARNING..................................................2  
CAUTION ...................................................2  
PRECAUTIONS .........................................2  
Basic Operation  
MP3 Operation  
Detaching the Front Panel................................. 4  
Attaching the Front Panel ................................. 4  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 4  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 5  
Display Angle Adjustment ................................ 5  
Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and  
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear) ........ 5  
Adjusting Source Signal Level ......................... 6  
Adjusting Display Contrast............................... 6  
Subwoofer On and Off ...................................... 6  
Switching the Phase of the Subwoofer Output .... 7  
Setting the Subwoofer Output........................... 7  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function .......................... 7  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off ............................. 7  
Scroll Setting..................................................... 8  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)....................... 8  
Demonstration................................................... 9  
Defeat ................................................................ 9  
Switching the Tuner Mode ................................ 9  
Blackout Mode On and Off............................. 10  
Switching the Display Modes ......................... 10  
Playing MP3 Files........................................... 24  
Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 24  
Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 25  
Selecting Folders............................................. 25  
File Search ...................................................... 25  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 25  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 25  
Scanning Programmes .................................... 25  
Setting the Range of MP3 File Selection ........ 26  
About MP3...................................................... 26  
Adjusting the Sound Operation  
Selecting DHE Mode ...................................... 28  
Equalizer Presets ............................................. 28  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve .... 29  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve ............. 29  
Choosing the Listening Position  
Selector (L.P.S.) ............................................ 29  
The Crossover/Time Correction...................... 30  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover/Time  
Correction .................................................... 32  
Recalling the Stored Crossover/  
S
etting the DHE/EQ for each Music Source .... 10  
Time Correction Settings .............................. 33  
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 11  
Searching for Titled Discs............................... 11  
Titling Discs .................................................... 12  
Erasing Disc Title............................................ 12  
Customized Sound Database .......................... 34  
Remote Control Operation  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 35  
Operating the Audio Processor ....................... 36  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 38  
Radio Operation  
Manual Tuning ................................................ 13  
Automatic Seek Tuning .................................. 13  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 14  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 14  
Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 14  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 39  
Specifications .................................................. 41  
RDS Operation  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving  
RDS Stations ............................................... 15  
Recalling Preset RDS Stations........................ 16  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ..... 16  
PI SEEK Setting.............................................. 17  
Receiving Traffic Information ........................ 17  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ..................... 17  
Receiving Traffic Information  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 42  
Caution ............................................................ 42  
Precautions ...................................................... 42  
Installation ...................................................... 43  
Connections .................................................... 44  
While Playing CD or Radio......................... 18  
Priority PTY (Programme Type) .................... 18  
Displaying Radio Text .................................... 19  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in serious  
injury or death.  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in injury or  
material property damage.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES  
YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING  
YOUR VEHICLE.  
Any function that requires your prolonged attention  
should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.  
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before  
performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in  
an accident.  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to  
the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or  
the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD  
BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY  
POLARITY.  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper  
polarity (+ and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical  
leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal injury.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN  
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED  
FRONT PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
MOTION.  
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to  
the product.  
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.  
PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between  
+60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your  
unit on.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN  
REPLACING FUSES.  
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.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result  
in fire.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged  
discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the  
playback mechanism.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V  
APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in  
fire, electric shock or other injury.  
Maintenance  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit  
yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Station for servicing.  
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.  
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Never Attempt the Following  
Installation Location  
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.  
Make sure the CDA-7878R will not be installed in a  
location subjected to:  
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•
•
•
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
Correct Handling  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you  
will not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix  
tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on  
the disc.  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback.  
Do not attempt to load more than one disc.  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the  
disc. Your player will automatically eject any disc that is  
inserted incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a  
correctly inserted disc, push the RESET switch with a  
pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
CORRECT  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may  
result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage  
the player.  
New Discs  
Disc Cleaning  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming,  
the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular  
surfaces or inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is  
inserted into the player and ejected after initial loading,  
using your finger, feel around the inside of the centre hole  
and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps  
or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the  
disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole  
and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other  
such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could  
cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe  
the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre  
of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily  
soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild  
neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.  
Centre  
Hole  
Centre  
Hole  
New  
Disc  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for  
protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.  
However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or  
diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the  
disc to be out of standard specifications and may create  
operational problems. We recommend not using these  
accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players.  
Bumps  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and  
never use any special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the  
mechanism.  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
3-EN  
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Basic Operation  
POWER  
RESET  
8
9
MODE/Audio Control  
ANGLE  
Detaching the Front Panel  
Attaching the Front Panel  
1
2
3
Press and hold the POWER button for at least 2  
seconds to turn off the power.  
1
First, insert the right side of the front panel into  
the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel  
with the projections on the main unit.  
Press the  
(Release) button at upper left side  
until the front panel pops out.  
2
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it  
out.  
2
1
NOTES  
• The front panel may become hot in normal usage  
(especially the connector terminals on the back of the  
front panel.) This is not a malfunction.  
• To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied  
carrying case.  
NOTE  
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is  
no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign  
object between the front panel and the main unit.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Immediately after installing or applying power to the  
unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET switch  
with a ballpoint pen or any other pointed object.  
Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box  
You can operate this unit from the vehicle's control  
unit when an Alpine Remote Control Interface Box  
(optional) is connected. For details, contact your  
Alpine dealer.  
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Turning Power On and Off  
Adjusting Volume/Balance  
(Between Left and Right)/Fader  
(Between Front and Rear)  
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.  
NOTE  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button  
except the eject c button.  
1
Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose  
the desired mode.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
The volume level gradually increases to the  
previous level you were listening to before the  
unit was turned off. Press and hold the POWER  
button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.  
→ BALANCE → FADER → VOLUME  
NOTE  
NOTES  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start  
from level 12 and the unit will be in the tuner mode.  
• If the MODE button is not pressed within 5 seconds  
after selecting the BALANCE or FADER mode, the  
unit automatically returns to the VOLUME mode.  
• When the subwoofer mode is ON, its level may also be  
adjusted.  
Display Angle Adjustment  
• When setting the 3WAY/2WAY switch (page 45) to  
3WAY, you cannot adjust the FADER mode.  
Movable display  
2
Rotate the Audio Control knob until the desired  
sound is obtained in each mode.  
NOTE  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and  
display indications do not work.  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3  
different angles depending upon user preference.  
1
Press the ANGLE 89 button to adjust the angle  
of the movable display.  
NOTES  
• The display will close a half minute after the ignition  
key is turned to the OFF position.  
• The adjusted angle of the display is stored in memory.  
There is no need to re-adjust the angle when the power  
is turned back on.  
CAUTION  
Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display  
while it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury.  
The back of the movable display will get very warm  
under normal operating conditions. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not touch.  
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Basic Operation  
TUNE  
MODE/Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP  
Adjusting Source Signal Level  
Adjusting Display Contrast  
You can adjust the display contrast for better  
visibility.  
If the difference in volume level between the CD  
player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM  
signal level as follows.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“CONTRAST.”  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"FM-LEVEL."  
Press the TUNE button to adjust the contrast of  
the display.You can adjust in a range of -5 and  
+5.  
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the  
modes as follows:  
The initial setting at the factory is "0."  
↔
↔
↔
↔
FM-LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER  
SUB-W  
4
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
DEMO  
SUB-W  
∗
(switching phase)  
CONTRAST  
AUX  
SUB-W  
STEREO/MONO  
Subwoofer On and Off  
∗
MUTE  
1
2
3
4
5
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
↔
↔
↔
DISC/FOLDER  
SCROLL  
BEEP  
SRC DHE  
∗ Displayed when you set SUB-W to ON.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“SUB-W.”  
NOTE  
When you press the g DN button, the display scrolls  
in the reverse sequence.  
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between  
SUB-W ON and SUB-W OFF.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to select the FM signal  
level mode. Each press toggles between "FM-  
LEVEL HI" (High) and "FM-LEVEL LO" (Low).  
Press the SETUP button after setting the SUB-W  
ON.  
Press the SETUP button to activate the normal  
mode.  
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the  
SUB-W mode.  
→ SUB-W  
VOLUME ←  
→ BALANCE  
FADER ←  
6
Rotate Audio Control knob until the desired  
sound is obtained in each mode.  
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Switching the Phase of the  
Subwoofer Output  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
This function will give audible feedback with  
varying tones depending upon the button  
pressed.  
You can switch the phase of the subwoofer output  
to NORMAL 0˚ or REVERSE 180˚.  
To select the desired phase.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“BEEP.”  
Press the fUP button to select “Switching the  
phase of the SUB-W (SUB-W NORMAL or  
REVERSE) mode.”  
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between BEEP ON and BEEP OFF.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to select NORMAL (0˚) or  
REVERSE (180˚).  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is SUB-W NORMAL.  
4
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
Setting the Subwoofer Output  
If a device having the interrupt feature is  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or  
monaural.  
Make sure to set the correct output for your  
connected, audio will be automatically muted  
whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device. This function can be turned ON or OFF  
from the head unit by following procedure below.  
subwoofer type.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Press the fUP button to select “Switching the  
SUB-W monaural/Stereo (SUB-W STEREO or  
MONO) mode.”  
Press the f UP button to select the MUTE  
mode.  
3
Press the TUNE button to select SUB-W  
STEREO or MONO.  
3
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the  
MUTE mode.  
Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and  
OFF modes.  
SUB-W STEREO:  
Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
NOTE  
SUB-W MONO:  
Subwoofer monaural output.  
The initial setting at the factory is “MUTE ON.”  
NOTE  
4
Press the SETUP button again to return to  
normal operation.  
The initial setting at the factory is SUB-W STEREO.  
4
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
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Basic Operation  
SOURCE  
TUNE  
g DN  
f UP  
DEFEAT  
SETUP  
Scroll Setting  
4
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal mode.  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track  
names recorded on CD-TEXT discs, as well as  
the text information of MP3 files, folder names,  
and ID3 tags.  
NOTES  
• Initial mode is “SCROLL MANU.”  
• The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file  
names or ID3 tag display. The disc titles input  
manually (refer to page 12) cannot be scrolled.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“SCROLL.”  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
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.  
↔
↔
↔
↔
FM-LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER  
SUB-W  
DEMO  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
SUB-W  
∗
(switching phase)  
CONTRAST  
AUX  
SUB-W  
STEREO/MONO  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“AUX.”  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
∗
MUTE  
↔
↔
↔
DISC/FOLDER  
SCROLL  
BEEP  
SRC DHE  
∗ Displayed when you set SUB-W to ON.  
↔
↔
↔
↔
FM-LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK  
TUNER  
SUB-W  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button, the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
SUB-W  
(switching phase)  
DEMO  
∗
CONTRAST  
SUB-W  
3
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between  
SCROLL AUTO and MANU.  
∗
STEREO/MONO  
∗∗  
)
(AUX Mode Display Setting  
DISC/  
• SCROLL AUTO: the CD text information, the  
text information of folder and file names, and  
the ID3 tags are scrolled automatically.  
• SCROLL MANU: the display is scrolled only  
when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed  
and the text information exceeds 12 digits.  
↔
↔
↔
↔
↔
AUX MUTE SCROLL BEEP FOLDER SRC DHE  
∗
Displayed when you set SUB-W to ON.  
∗∗ Displayed when you set AUX IN to ON.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button, the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
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3
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between AUX IN ON and AUX IN OFF.  
4
Press the SETUP button again to return to  
normal operation.  
NOTES  
• The initial setting at the factory is AUX IN OFF.  
• You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the  
g DN or f UP button after AUX IN ON is set,  
select the AUX mode display setting, and then press  
the TUNE button.  
Defeat  
Use the DEFEAT button to return the previously  
adjusted settings of DHE, EQ, and CSD  
(Customized Sound Database) to the factory  
default settings.  
• When connecting the KCA-410C, you can set two AUX  
mode displays.  
4
5
Press the SETUP button to return to normal  
mode.  
1
Press and hold the DEFEAT button for at least 2  
seconds to turn Defeat on.  
To adjust the volume, etc., first press the  
SOURCE button and select the AUX mode, then  
make the necessary adjustment.  
To cancel Defeat, press and hold the DEFEAT  
button again for at least 2 seconds.  
NOTE  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
When using the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C), you  
can connect two external inputs. To select the mode,  
press the BAND button on the unit.  
The CDA-7878R incorporates the MAX TUNE  
PRO for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover,  
you can choose between 3 settings to suit your  
own personal sound preferences and usage.  
Demonstration  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
This unit has a Demonstration feature which  
simulates the display functions.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"TUNER."  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Press the TUNE button to switch the TUNER  
mode.  
Press the f UP button to select the DEMO  
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:  
→ TUNER HI-FI → TUNER NORMAL → TUNER STABLE  
↔
↔
↔
↔
FM-LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER  
SUB-W  
•
•
•
TUNER NORMAL : Standard setting  
TUNER HI-FI Sound quality priority setting  
TUNER STABLE : Noiseless priority setting  
DEMO  
SUB-W  
:
∗
(switching phase)  
CONTRAST  
AUX  
SUB-W  
STEREO/MONO  
NOTES  
∗
MUTE  
• The initial setting at the factory is "NORMAL."  
This is the best compromise between sound quality and  
noise immunity.  
↔
↔
↔
DISC/FOLDER  
SCROLL  
BEEP  
SRC DHE  
∗
Displayed when you set SUB-W to ON.  
• If you switch the tuner to HI-FI mode and find the  
station is too noisy, we recommend you change back to  
the NORMAL mode.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button, the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
4
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal mode.  
3
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the  
DEMO mode.  
Each press toggles between DEMO ON and  
DEMO OFF.  
If no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the  
DEMO mode activates.  
NOTES  
• The initial setting at the factory is “DEMO OFF.”  
• To quit DEMO mode, set to “DEMO OFF.”  
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Basic Operation  
TUNE  
DISP/B.OUT T.S.M.  
g DN  
f UP  
TITLE  
SETUP  
Blackout Mode On and Off  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"SRC DHE."  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
When the Blackout mode is turned on, the display  
will turn off to reduce power consumption.  
This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
↔
↔
↔
↔
FM-LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER  
SUB-W  
1
Press and hold the B.OUT button for at least 2  
seconds to start the blackout mode. By doing so  
the display will turn off.  
DEMO  
SUB-W  
∗
(switching phase)  
CONTRAST  
AUX  
NOTE  
SUB-W  
STEREO/MONO  
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.  
∗
MUTE  
↔
↔
↔
DISC/FOLDER  
SCROLL  
BEEP  
SRC DHE  
To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the  
B.OUT button for at least 2 seconds.  
∗
Displayed when you set SUB-W to ON.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button, the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
Switching the Display Modes  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between SRC DHE ON and SRC DHE OFF.  
You can select the display pattern mode from  
three display patterns.You can also deactivate the  
display.  
SRC DHE ON:  
You can set the DHE/EQ independently for each  
music source (e.g., radio, CD, MP3, etc.).  
1
Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to select the  
desired Display pattern mode.  
SRC DHE OFF:  
You can set the same DHE/EQ for all the music  
sources at the same time.  
Each press changes the display patterns.  
→ Pattern1 → Pattern2 → Pattern3 → Display OFF  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is SRC DHE OFF.  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
Setting the DHE/EQ for each Music  
Source  
You can set the DHE/EQ independently for each  
music source (e.g., radio, CD, MP3, etc.).  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
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Displaying the Title/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.  
• When the Scroll Setting (refer to page 8) is set to  
“SCROLL MANU”, press and hold the TITLE button  
for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text information  
only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME  
DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or ID3 TAG  
DISPLAY mode).  
It is possible to display the CD title if the title has  
been previously inputted. For details, see  
“Titling  
Discs (page 12). Text information, such as the disc  
”
name and the track name, will be displayed if  
playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also  
possible to display the folder name, the file name,  
and the ID3 tag, etc. while playing MP3 files.  
• “No Support” is displayed when the desired text  
information cannot be displayed on this unit.  
• If the title was not previously input, “------------” is  
displayed.  
1
Press the TITLE button.  
The mode will change every time the button is  
pressed.  
About “Title” and “Text”  
Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD  
name (refer to page 12). This inputted name  
is referred to as a “title.”  
Searching for Titled Discs  
Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information  
such as the disc name and track name. Such  
text information is referred to as “text.”  
If a CD is titled, you can do a search for it. (To title  
CDs, refer to “Titling Discs” on page 12.)  
1
When the unit is in CD Changer mode, press  
and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2 seconds.  
The title blinks in the display.  
CD/Changer mode:  
↓
ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY  
↓
TEXT DISPLAY (DISC NAME)∗1  
2
3
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired disc title from the CD changer.  
↓
TEXT DISPLAY (TRACK NAME)∗1  
↓
Press the T.S.M. button to play the selected disc.  
The unit will automatically search for the disc  
and begin play.  
TITLE DISPLAY  
NOTE  
MP3 mode:  
This function cannot be performed when using a multi-  
changer switching device.  
↓
ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY  
↓
FOLDER NAME DISPLAY  
↓
FILE NAME DISPLAY  
↓
ID3 TAG DISPLAY∗2  
↓
FRAME DISPLAY∗3  
↓
TITLE DISPLAY  
∗1  
Displayed during playback of a disc with CD  
Text. “NO TEXT” will be displayed when the  
CD contains no text data.  
If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information, all  
∗2  
the ID3 tag information is displayed (e.g.,  
track name, artist name, and album name).  
No other information is displayed.  
"NO TAG" will be displayed when an MP3 file  
contains no ID3 tag information.  
The recording sampling rate and bit rate of  
∗3  
the MP3 file are displayed.  
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Basic Operation  
-/J  
BAND  
MODE/Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP TITLE  
Titling Discs  
7
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 2  
seconds to record the title.  
It is possible to title your favourite CD's.  
NOTES  
• You can enter 24 CD titles on this unit. If you try to  
store beyond the limit, the display will show “FULL  
DATA.” At this point, no more titles can be stored.  
• The CD Changer title length or memory capacity  
varies depending upon the model being used.  
• To input a new title, one of the previously inputted  
titles must first be deleted.  
1
Press the TITLE button and select the title  
display mode.  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page  
11).  
• When you want to erase a title, enter the “ ” symbol  
into all spaces.  
• The operations described in steps 3 to 6 must be made  
within 10 seconds. The input mode will be cancelled if  
no action is taken for over 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 2  
seconds. The first character will blink.  
Press the BAND button to select the characters/  
symbols.  
→ Upper case → Lower case → Numeral/Symbol  
• Removing power from the unit may delete these titles.  
Use caution when manipulating the power cord.  
4
5
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the  
desired letter/numeral/symbol available for  
naming. (“A” for example).  
Erasing Disc Title  
1
Press the TITLE button to select the titling mode.  
Then, press and hold the button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Press the MODE button to store the first  
character. The first character will stop blinking  
and the display will automatically advance to the  
next character. When that character begins to  
blink, you may choose the next letter or symbol  
of your title.  
2
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2  
seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The  
title in the display will blink.  
3
4
5
Press the g DN or f UP button repeatedly  
until the title you want to erase is displayed.  
6
Repeat the steps 3 to 5 above to complete the  
titling. Pressing the MODE button after entering  
the 12th character, automatically stores the title  
into memory.  
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2  
seconds to erase the title displayed.  
When entering a title of less than 12 characters  
(for example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,  
the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to  
step 7 to complete the title.  
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 2  
seconds to cancel the title erasing mode.  
NOTE  
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
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Radio Operation  
SOURCE  
TUNE  
BAND Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
g DN  
f UP  
Manual Tuning  
Automatic Seek Tuning  
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio  
frequency appears in the display.  
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio  
frequency appears in the display.  
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
Each press changes the band:  
Each press changes the band:  
→ FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW  
→ FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and  
SEEK indicators in the display.  
With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both  
strong and weak stations will be tuned in the  
Auto-Seek operation.  
Press again to return to the local mode. The DX  
indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will  
remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will  
be tuned.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX  
SEEK" and "SEEK" disappear from the display.  
NOTE  
The initial mode is DX SEEK.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to move  
downward or upward one step respectively until  
the desired station frequency is displayed.  
NOTE  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo  
FM station is tuned in.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to  
automatically seek for a station downward or  
upward respectively.  
The unit will stop at the next station it finds.  
Press the same button again to seek the next  
station.  
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Radio Operation  
SOURCE  
A.ME  
BAND Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Automatic Memory of Station  
Presets  
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio  
mode.  
2
Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds until the station  
frequency on the display blinks.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
3
4
Press the Preset button into which you wish to  
store the station while the frequency display is  
blinking (within 5 seconds).  
The display stops blinking once the station has  
been memorized. The display shows the band,  
preset No. with a triangle (9) and station  
frequency memorized.  
Press and hold the A. ME button for at least 2  
seconds.  
The frequency on the display continues to  
change while the automatic memory is in  
progress. The tuner will automatically seek and  
store 6 strong stations in the selected band. They  
will be stored into buttons Preset 1 to 6 in order  
of signal strength.  
When the automatic memory has been  
completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in  
the preset location No. 1.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
stations onto the same band.  
To use this procedure for other bands, simply  
select the band desired and repeat the  
procedure.  
A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset  
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2,  
FM3, MW and LW).  
NOTE  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the  
original station you were listening to before the auto  
memory procedure began.  
NOTE  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already  
has a station, the current station will be cleared and  
replaced with the new station.  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio  
mode.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired band is displayed.  
Press the station Preset button that has your  
desired radio station in memory.  
The display shows the band, preset number with  
a triangle and frequency of the station selected.  
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RDS Operation  
SOURCE  
g DN  
f UP  
F
AF  
Tips  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and  
Receiving RDS Stations  
• When the unit receives the PTY31 (Emergency  
Broadcast) signal, the unit will show "ALARM" in the  
display automatically.  
• The RDS digital data includes the followings:  
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio  
information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of  
regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to  
receive a variety of information such as traffic  
information, station names, and to automatically  
re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is  
PI  
PS  
AF  
TP  
Programme Identification  
Programme Service Name  
List of Alternative Frequencies  
Traffic Programme  
TA  
PTY  
EON  
Traffic Announcement  
Programme Type  
Enhanced Other Networks  
broadcasting the same programme.  
R.TEXT Radio Text Information  
1
2
Press the SOURCE button until a radio  
frequency appears in the display.  
Press the "F" button. The  
indicator will  
illuminate.  
3
4
Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to tune in  
the desired RDS station.  
NOTE  
When the BAND button is pressed for at least 2 seconds  
while the PS (Programme Service Name) is being  
displayed, the display shows the station frequency for 5  
seconds, then returns to the previous display.  
5
6
Press the AF button to deactivate the RDS  
mode.  
Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode.  
The  
indicator will turn off.  
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RDS Operation  
TUNE  
T.INFO  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
g DN  
f UP SETUP/F AF  
PTY  
Recalling Preset RDS Stations  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local)  
Stations  
1
Press the "F" button. The  
illuminate.  
indicator will  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds to activate the setting mode.  
2
Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.  
The display shows "AF" when the RDS mode is  
activated.  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"REGIONAL". Each press of the f UP button  
scrolls the modes as shown:  
3
4
Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode.  
↔
↔
↔
↔
FM-LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER  
SUB-W  
The  
indicator will turn off.  
DEMO  
SUB-W  
Press the 1 through 6 buttons in which your  
desired RDS station is preset. If the preset  
station's signal is weak, the unit automatically  
searches and tunes to a stronger station in the  
AF (Alternative Frequencies) list.  
∗
(switching phase)  
CONTRAST  
AUX  
SUB-W  
STEREO/MONO  
∗
MUTE  
↔
↔
↔
DISC/FOLDER  
SCROLL  
BEEP  
SRC DHE  
5
If the preset station and the stations in the AF list  
cannot be received:  
∗ Displayed when you set SUB-W to ON.  
NOTE  
When the PI SEEK setting is on (refer to "PI  
SEEK Setting" on page 17), the unit searches  
again for a station in the PI (Programme  
Identification) list.  
If there are still no stations receivable in the  
area, the unit displays the frequency of the  
preset station and the preset indicator  
disappears.  
If you press the g DN button, the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the  
"REGIONAL" mode.  
In the "REGIONAL OFF" mode, the unit  
automatically keeps receiving the related local  
RDS station.  
If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station  
being tuned becomes too weak to receive, press  
the same preset button to tune in a Regional  
station in other district.  
Press the SETUP button to deactivate the setting  
mode.  
NOTE  
For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio  
Operation section. The RDS stations can be preset in the  
FM1, FM2 and FM3 bands only.  
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PI SEEK Setting  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning  
1
2
3
4
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
Press the "F" button. The  
illuminate.  
indicator will  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"PI SEEK."  
2
Press the PTY button to activate the PTY mode.  
The Programme Type of the station being  
currently received will be displayed for 5  
seconds.  
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between "PI SEEK ON" and "PI SEEK OFF."  
If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, "NO  
PTY" will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
NOTE  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after pressing  
the PTY button, the PTY mode will be automatically  
cancelled.  
Receiving Traffic Information  
3
4
Press the g DN and f UP buttons within 5  
seconds after activating the PTY mode to  
choose the desired programme type while the  
PTY (programme type) is being displayed. Each  
press scrolls the programme type by one.  
1
Press the T.INFO button to activate the Traffic  
Information mode.  
To cancel the Traffic information mode, press the  
T.INFO button again.  
→ LIGHT M ↔ CLASSICS ↔ OTHER M ←  
2
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
your desired traffic information station. When a  
traffic information station is tuned in, the TP  
indicator lights up.  
Press the PTY button within 5 seconds after  
selecting the programme type to start searching  
for a station in the selected programme type.  
The chosen programme type indicator blinks  
during searching and lights when a station is  
found.  
Traffic information is heard only when it is being  
broadcast. If traffic information is not being  
broadcast, the unit is set in the standby mode.  
When a traffic information broadcast begins, the  
unit automatically receives it and the display  
shows "TRAFFIC-INFO" for 5 seconds, then  
returns to the previous display.  
If no station is found, "NO PTY" will be displayed  
for 5 seconds.  
When traffic information broadcast is over, the  
unit will automatically set in the standby mode.  
5
Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode.  
The  
indicator will turn off.  
NOTES  
NOTE  
• If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a  
certain level, the unit remains in the receiving mode  
for 1 minute. If the signal remains below a certain  
level for over 1 minute, the "T.INFO" indicator blinks.  
• If you do not want to listen to the traffic information  
being received, lightly press the T.INFO button to skip  
that traffic information message. The T.INFO mode  
will remain in the ON position to receive the next  
traffic information message.  
Operate the unit while the  
illuminated.  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the  
indicator will turn off.  
indicator is  
• If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic  
information, the changed volume level will be  
memorized. When traffic information is received next  
time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted  
to the level memorized.  
• In the T.INFO mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the  
TP stations.  
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RDS Operation  
T.INFO  
g DN  
f UP  
F
P.PTY R.TEXT  
Receiving Traffic Information While  
Playing CD or Radio  
Priority PTY (Programme Type)  
This function allows presetting of a programme type  
such as music category, news, etc.You can listen to  
a programme in the preset programme type as the  
unit automatically gives priority to the preset  
programme type when it begins broadcasting, and  
interrupts the programme you are currently listening.  
This feature is functional when your unit is set to a  
mode other than the LW and MW.  
1
Press the T.INFO button repeatedly until the  
T.INFO indicator appears in the display.  
2
Press the g DN and f UP buttons to  
select a traffic information station if necessary.  
• When a traffic information broadcast starts, the  
unit automatically mutes the CD player or the  
regular FM broadcast.  
• When the traffic information broadcast finishes,  
the unit automatically returns to the original  
source play before the traffic information  
broadcast began.  
1
2
Press the "F" button. The  
illuminate.  
indicator will  
Press the P. PTY button to activate the  
PRIORITY PTY mode.  
"PRIO-PTY" is displayed for 2 seconds and then  
the programme type for 3 seconds. The initial  
setting is "NEWS."  
• When traffic information stations cannot be  
received:  
In the tuner mode:  
When the TP signal can no longer be  
received for over 1 minute, the "T.INFO"  
indicator blinks.  
NOTE  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after pressing  
the P. PTY button, the PRIORITY PTY mode is  
automatically cancelled.  
In the CD mode:  
When the TP signal can no longer be  
received, the traffic information station of  
another frequency will be selected  
automatically.  
3
Press the g DN or f UP button within 5  
seconds while "NEWS" is being displayed to  
choose a desired programme type.Then press P.  
PTY button. The PRIORITY PTY function will  
activate.  
NOTE  
The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other  
Networks) function in order to keep track of additional  
alternative frequencies to the AF list. The EON indicator  
appears while an RDS EON station is being received. If  
the station being received does not broadcast the traffic  
information, the receiver automatically tunes in the  
related station that broadcasts the traffic information  
when it occurs.  
3
Press the T.INFO button to deactivate the Traffic  
Information mode. The T.INFO indicator  
disappears.  
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5
Press the P. PTY button to activate the  
PRIORITY PTY mode again.  
• To change the programme category, perform  
the step 3.  
• To disable the PRIORITY PTY function, press  
and hold the P. PTY button for at least 2  
seconds.  
NOTE  
In the PRIORITY PTY function, unlike in the T.INFO  
function, the volume does not increase during operation.  
Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode.  
The  
indicator will turn off.  
NOTE  
Operate the unit while the  
illuminated.  
indicator is  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the  
indicator will turn off.  
Displaying Radio Text  
Text messages from a radio station can be  
displayed.  
1
2
3
Tune in a radio station that transmits text  
messages.  
Press the "F" button. The  
indicator  
illuminates.  
Press the R.TEXT button to activate the Radio  
Text mode. The display shows "WAIT" for a few  
seconds, then starts scrolling the text message.  
It continues until other operation is performed.  
4
5
To cancel the Radio Text mode, press the  
R.TEXT button.  
Press the "F" button to return to the normal  
operation mode. The  
indicator  
disappears from the display.  
NOTES  
• If there is no receivable text message or the unit  
cannot receive a text message properly, the display  
shows "NO TEXT" for 2 seconds.  
• Operate the unit while the  
illuminated.  
indicator is  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the  
indicator will turn off.  
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CD Player Operation  
SOURCE  
-/J  
g DN  
f UP  
REPEAT  
c
Opening and Closing the Movable  
display  
Playback  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
To close the movable display, press the c button  
again.  
The movable display will close.  
2
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
The movable display will close and playback will  
begin.  
When a disc is already inserted, press the  
SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode.  
The mode will change every time the button is  
pressed.  
NOTES  
• Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is  
open as it may result in malfunction of the unit.  
• The display may be dim during low temperatures and  
immediately after turning on the power. The brightness  
will return to normal as time elapses.  
• The display will stop at the set angle when closing.  
→ TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER∗  
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.  
(∗ Only when the CD changer is connected)  
3
4
To pause playback, press the -/J button.  
Pressing the -/J button again will resume playback.  
To eject the disc, press the c button.  
NOTE  
If the CD does not eject, press c button again for more  
than 2 seconds with the movable display open.  
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Music Sensor (Skip)  
About the usable discs.  
We recommend using only compact discs  
containing the marks shown below.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs  
(CD-ReWritable) for audio use on this unit.You  
can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3  
formatted audio files.  
1
Momentarily press the g DN button once  
during CD play to return to the beginning of the  
current track. If you wish to access the beginning  
of a track further back, repeatedly press until  
you reach the desired track.  
Press the f UP button once to advance to  
the beginning of the next track. If you wish to  
access the beginning of a track further ahead,  
press repeatedly until the desired track is  
reached.  
• 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 a re-recording was attempted.  
• Use discs with MP3 files written in the format  
compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2. For  
details, see page 27.  
NOTE  
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or  
pause mode.  
Fast Forward and Backward  
1
Press and hold the g DN or f UP button  
to quickly move backward or forward until you  
reach the desired section of the track.  
Repeat Play  
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.  
1
Press the REPEAT button to play back  
repeatedly the track being played.  
The track will be played repeatedly.  
Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF  
to deactivate the repeat play.  
• Clean the disc when it is dusty.  
• Make sure that there are no bumps around the  
disc.  
• Do not use commercially available disc  
accessories.  
NOTES  
• If a CD Changer is connected and the RPT-ALL mode  
is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on  
the disc selected.  
→ RPT- → RPT- ALL → (off)  
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.  
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button to  
illuminate the  
indicator and go to step 1  
within 5 seconds.  
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In changer mode, press the “F” button twice to  
illuminate the  
indicator and go to step 1  
within 5 seconds.  
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CD Player Operation  
SOURCE  
BAND  
Select buttons (1 through 6)  
F
M.I.X.  
SCAN  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Scanning Programmes  
1
Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode.  
1
Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan  
mode.  
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played  
back in succession.  
The tracks on the disc will be played back in a  
random sequence. After all the tracks on the disc  
have been played back once, the player will  
begin a new random sequence play until the  
M.I.X. mode is cancelled.  
To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and  
deactivate the Scan mode.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button  
NOTES  
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
again to turn off the M.I.X.  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button to illuminate  
NOTES  
the  
indicator and go to step 1 within 5  
• If a CD Changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function  
is connected, ALL M.I.X. will also be selectable.  
In this mode, the tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random playback  
sequence.  
seconds.  
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button twice to  
illuminate the  
indicator and go to step 1  
within 5 seconds.  
→ M.I.X. → ALL -M.I.X. → (off)  
• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button to illuminate  
the  
indicator and go to step 1 within 5  
seconds.  
• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button twice to  
illuminate the  
indicator and go to step 1  
within 5 seconds.  
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Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
Multi-Changer Selection  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be  
connected to the CDA-7878R if it is Ai-NET  
compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the  
Ai-NET input of the CDA-7878R, the CD Changer  
will be controllable from the CDA-7878R.  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching  
device) or the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal)  
multiple changers can be controlled by the CDA-  
7878R.  
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).  
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page  
23 for selecting the CD Changers.  
1
Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7878R to  
activate the CD Changer mode.  
NOTES  
• The controls on the CDA-7878R for CD Changer  
operation are operative only when a CD Changer is  
connected.  
• The “changer” indicator illuminates in the CD Changer  
mode.  
Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the  
Remote Control (RUE-4187) to activate the CD  
Changer mode. Proceed to step 3 below to  
select the desired CD Changer.  
• The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from the  
CDA-7878R as well as the CD changer.  
1
2
Press the SOURCE button to activate the  
CHANGER mode. The display shows the  
“Changer,” disc number and track number.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
NOTE  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected  
source.  
2
3
Press the BAND button on the CDA-7878R or  
the RUE-4187 to activate the CD Changer  
Selection 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.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active  
for 3 seconds after step 2 is performed. Press  
the BAND button until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
NOTES  
• After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the  
same way as for the CDA-7878R CD player.  
For details, please see the CD Operation section.  
• If the  
indicator is illuminated the Disc  
Select buttons become nonfunctional.  
NOTE  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display  
will show “NO CHGR .”  
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:  
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the  
procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD  
Changer. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12,  
first press the “F” button. This changes the “D”  
indicator to “d.” Then press the desired Preset  
button. With the “F” button activated, the Preset  
buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12  
respectively.  
Alternatively press the BAND button on the  
Remote Control until the desired changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
4
To operate the selected changer, see “CD Player  
Operation” section.  
NOTE  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when  
using KCA-410C, see ”Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)"  
on page 8.  
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MP3 Operation  
SOURCE  
-/J  
MODE/Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP  
c
FOLDER DN  
FOLDER UP  
FILE SEARCH  
M.I.X. REPEAT  
SCAN  
Playing MP3 Files  
4
To eject the disc, press the c button.  
NOTES  
You can play CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs  
containing MP3 files on this unit.  
Use the format compliant with ISO 9660 level 1 or  
level 2.  
• The unit can play discs containing both audio data  
and MP3 data.  
• The MP3 indicator is lit during MP3 playback.  
For further information about playing or storing  
MP3 files, refer to pages 26-27 before using the  
unit.  
Music Sensor (Skip)  
1
Momentarily press the g DN button once  
during CD play to return to the beginning of the  
current file or track. If you wish to access the  
beginning of a track further back, repeatedly  
press until you reach the desired file or track.  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
Press the f UP button once to advance to  
the beginning of the next file or track. If you wish  
to access the beginning of a track further ahead,  
press repeatedly until the desired file or track is  
reached.  
Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the  
label side facing up.  
NOTES  
• The music sensor feature is functional in the play or  
pause mode.  
• Files are played back in their pathname order which  
was used when they were written to the CD.  
2
Insert a disc containing an MP3 file with the label  
side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
The movable display will close and playback will  
begin.  
When a disc is already inserted, press the  
SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode.  
The mode will change every time the button is  
pressed.  
→ TUNER  
→ CD → CD CHANGER∗  
(∗ Only when the CD changer is connected)  
3
To pause playback, press the -/J button.  
Pressing the -/J button again will resume  
playback.  
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Fast Forward and Backward  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
1
Press and hold the g DN or f UP button to  
quickly move backward or forward until you  
reach the desired section of the file.  
1
Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode.  
The files or tracks on the disc will be played back  
in a random sequence. After all the files and  
tracks on the disc have been played back once,  
the player will begin a new random sequence  
play until the M.I.X. mode is cancelled.  
Note  
There is no audio output during fast forward/backward  
for MP3 files.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button  
again to turn off the M.I.X.  
Selecting Folders  
-M.I.X. ←→ (off)  
1
Press the FOLDER DN or FOLDER UP button to  
select the folder.  
Scanning Programmes  
File Search  
1
Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan  
mode.  
You can locate all the files on a disc and play  
them.  
The first 10 seconds of each file or track will be  
played back in succession.  
1
2
3
Press the FILE SEARCH button during playback.  
The unit switches to File Search Mode.  
To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and  
deactivate the Scan mode.  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the  
desired file.  
Press the MODE button to cancel the File  
Search Mode. The selected file starts to play.  
Repeat Play  
1
Press the REPEAT button to play back  
repeatedly the track being played.  
The track will be played repeatedly.  
Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF  
to deactivate the repeat play.  
RPT- ←→ (off)  
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MP3 Operation  
TUNE  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP  
Setting the Range of MP3 File  
Selection  
About MP3  
CAUTION  
Except for personal enjoyment, duplicating audio  
data (including MP3 data) or distributing,  
transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a  
fee, without the permission of the copyright holder  
is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by  
international treaty.  
You can set the range of MP3 file selection to  
“entire disc contents” or “folder contents only.”  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
DISC/FOLDER (track selection range).  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown.  
• What is MP3?  
MP3, whose official name is "MPEG Audio Layer  
3", is a compression standard prescribed by the  
ISO, the International Standardization Organization  
and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the  
IEC.  
↔
↔
↔
↔
FM-LEVEL REGIONAL PI SEEK TUNER  
SUB-W  
DEMO  
SUB-W  
∗
(switching phase)  
CONTRAST  
AUX  
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3  
encoding is capable of compressing the audio data  
at extremely high ratios shrinking music files by as  
much as one-tenth their original size. This is  
achieved while still maintaining near CD quality.  
The MP3 format realizes such high compression  
ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either  
inaudible to the human ear or masked by other  
sounds.  
SUB-W  
STEREO/MONO  
∗
MUTE  
↔
↔
↔
DISC/FOLDER  
SCROLL  
BEEP  
SRC DHE  
∗
Displayed when you set SUB-W to ON.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button, the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
• Method for creating MP3 files  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between DISC ALL and FOLDER ONLY.  
• DISC ALL : plays all the files on one disc  
• FOLDER ONLY : plays files in the selected  
folder only.  
The software used to create MP3 files is widely  
sold or free from various sources. For details on  
creating MP3 files, refer to the user's manual for  
that software.  
The MP3 files that can be played back by this  
device have the file extension "mp3." Files with no  
extension cannot be played back.  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is DISC ALL.  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
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• Supported playback sampling rates and bit  
• Formats supported  
rates  
This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode  
CD, Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.  
This device can not correctly play back discs  
recorded with Track At Once or packet writing.  
Sampling rates: 8 kHz - 44.1 kHz, bit rates: 8 -  
320 kbps  
Note that for sampling rates such as 11,025 kHz,  
this device's frame display (Page 11) may not  
display correctly.  
• Order of tracks  
Track playback is based on the pathname order  
used for the files when they were written to the CD.  
• ID3 tags  
This device supports ID3 tag v1.  
If ID3 tag data is in an MP3 file, this device can  
display the title (track title), artist name, and album  
name ID3 tag data.  
• When CD audio and MP3 files are both present  
on a disk, playback starts from Folder No. 2.  
Also, the track display for CD audio data playback  
is the track numbers recorded on the disc.  
This device can only display single-byte  
alphanumeric characters and the underscore. For  
non-supported characters, "No Support" is  
displayed.  
Terminology  
Bit rate  
This device can only display up to 64 characters for  
each data item.  
This is the "sound" compression rate specified  
for encoding. The higher the bit rate, the higher  
the sound quality, but also the larger the files.  
• Producing MP3 discs  
MP3 files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or  
CD-RW using CD-R writing software. Each disc  
can hold up to 255 files/folders (including Root  
Folders).  
Sampling rate  
This value shows how many times per second  
the data is sampled (recorded). For example,  
music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, so  
the sound level is sampled (recorded) 44,100  
times per second. The higher the sampling rate,  
the higher the sound quality, but also the larger  
the volume of data.  
• Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-  
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.  
• Corresponding File Systems  
Encoding  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660  
Level 1 or Level 2.  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and  
other sound files into the specified audio  
compression format.  
Under the ISO9660 standard,  
there are some restrictions to remember.  
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including  
the root directory). File/folder names are limited  
to 31 characters (including the extension).  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-  
Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and '_' (underscore).  
ID3 tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist  
names, album names, etc., written into MP3 files.  
This device also can playback discs in Joliet,  
RockRidge, Apple ISO, and other standards that  
conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes the file  
names, folder names, etc. are not displayed  
correctly.  
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Adjusting the Sound Operation  
MODE/Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP  
DHE  
DSP  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
Equalizer Presets  
Selecting DHE Mode  
Using digital signal processing technology, DHE  
(Digital Harmonics Enhancer) operates on harmonic  
components which determine tone and coloration of  
the musical instruments. The process operates  
independently on individual frequency bands, so each  
instrument or vocal will be distinct. Play back clarity is  
enhanced to compensate for road noises which would  
normally detract from the listener’s enjoyment.  
3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the  
factory for a variety of musical source material.  
1
Press the DSP button and select the EQ mode.  
The mode will change every time the button is  
pressed.  
→ EQ ←→ EQ MEMORY ←→ LPS ←→ OFF ←  
1
Press the DHE button to activate the DHE  
selecting mode. The display flashes.  
2
Press either the g DN button or the f UP  
button.  
• With each press of the button, the equalizer  
mode will display the selected equalizer  
characteristic.  
2
Press the f UP button to select the desired  
mode.  
→ BASS MODE1 ←→ BASS MODE2 ←→ BASS MODE3 ←  
→ NON EFFECT ←→ ALL MODE ←→ VOCAL MODE ←  
BASS MODE 1 (DHE 1): Reproduces tight bass sound.  
BASS MODE 2 (DHE 2): Reproduces ample volume  
bass sound.  
→ FLAT (OFF) ←→ POPS ←→ ROCK ←→ NEWS ←  
BASS MODE 3 (DHE 3): Reproduces bass sound  
echoing in the core of your car.  
VOCAL MODE (DHE4): Reproduces vocal sounds  
more clearly.  
ALL MODE (DHE5): Reproduces a well-balanced and  
clear sound for all music genres.  
NON EFFECT (OFF)  
FLAT: Flat frequency  
POPS: Suppress midrange  
ROCK:Emphasize lows and highs  
NEWS:Boost midrange and suppress highs  
and lows  
Selecting directly  
Select the desired button (1 through 4).  
NOTE  
[1] : FLAT (OFF)  
[2] : POPS  
[3] : ROCK  
[4] : NEWS  
If you press the g DN button, the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
Selecting directly  
3
When the setting is complete, press the DHE  
button to select OFF, and return to normal mode.  
Select the desired button (1 through 6).  
[1] : BASS MODE1 [4] : VOCAL MODE  
[2] : BASS MODE2 [5] : ALL MODE  
[3] : BASS MODE3 [6] : NON EFFECT (OFF)  
→ EQ ←→ EQ MEMORY ←→ LPS ←→ OFF ←  
NOTE  
3
When the setting is complete, press the DHE  
button to return to normal mode.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer  
to page 9).  
NOTE  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer  
to page 9).  
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Direct select  
Press one of 1 - 6 buttons to activate your  
desired curve.  
Adjusting and Storing the  
Equalizer Curve  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a  
response curve more appealing to your personal  
taste.  
(If you select the PRESET 2)  
3
Press the DSP button to select OFF to return to  
normal mode.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Select the equalizer characteristic to adjust. See  
"Equalizer Presets" (on page 28).  
→ EQ ←→ EQ MEMORY ←→ LPS ←→ OFF ←  
Press the MODE button. The Frequency band  
indication in the display flashes.  
NOTE  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON (refer  
to page 9).  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust to your  
desired level.  
Choosing the Listening Position  
Selector (L.P.S.)  
Press the MODE button to flash the next  
frequency band indication.  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust to your  
desired level.  
This feature gives the user the ability to adjust the  
time delay of the 4 main speakers to provide the  
ideal sound stage for each listener in the car. The  
staging can be optimized for the front passenger,  
driver, front passenger and driver, or front and  
rear passengers and driver.  
Repeat the steps 4 to 5 above until all the  
frequency bands (16 kHz) are adjusted.  
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2  
seconds.  
The display flashes and you can store the  
adjusted curve.  
(When pressing one of the 1 - 6 buttons, you  
can also store the adjusted curve.)  
2) While the display is blinking, press one of the  
1 - 6 buttons that you want to store.  
1
2
Press the DISP button to select LPS mode.  
→ EQ ←→ EQ MEMORY ←→ LPS ←→ OFF ←  
Press either g DN button or f UP button.  
The seat position will change every time the  
button is pressed.  
Select the desired seat position.  
NOTE  
The contents of DHE/EQ can be stored. (The settings of  
LPS are not stored.)  
→ OFF ← → ALL ← → FRONT ←  
→ FRONT-R ←→ FRONT-L ←  
7
Press the DSP button to select OFF to return to  
normal mode.  
Direct select  
Press the desired button from the 1 - 5 buttons.  
[1] : OFF  
[4]: FRONT-L  
NOTE  
You can also select the frequency band to be adjusted by  
pressing the g DN button or f UP button.  
[2] : ALL  
[3] : FRONT  
[5]: FRONT-R  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer  
Curve  
3
Press the DSP button to select OFF to return to  
normal mode.  
→ EQ ←→ EQ MEMORY ←→ LPS ←→ OFF ←  
1
Press the DSP button to select EQ MEMORY  
mode.  
NOTE  
→ EQ ←→ EQ MEMORY ←→ LPS ←→ OFF ←  
You cannot use the L.P.S. and Time Correction at the  
same time.  
2
Press the g DN button or f UP button to  
select your desired curve form the MEMORY 1 -  
MEMORY 6.  
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Adjusting the Sound Operation  
The Crossover/Time Correction  
Crossover:  
This unit is equipped with an Active Crossover. The  
crossover limits the frequencies delivered to the  
outputs. Each channel is controlled independently.  
Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the  
frequencies for which they have been optimally  
designed.  
Adjustments should be made according to the  
reproduction characteristics of the speakers.  
Depending on the speakers, a passive network may  
not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point,  
please consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
The divider adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF  
(low pass filter) of each band, and also the slope  
(how fast the filter rolls off the highs or lows).  
2 way mode  
3 way mode  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
(1/3 octave steps)  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Level  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
− 12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
----  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
FLAT, 6, FLAT, 6,  
Front high  
range  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
Mid range 20 Hz - 20 Hz -  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
0 to  
----  
----  
----  
----  
−12 dB  
speaker  
200 Hz  
20 kHz  
−12 dB  
speaker  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
Rear high  
range  
speaker  
High  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
20 Hz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
−12 dB  
range  
speaker  
----  
----  
*
∗ When setting the high range HPF filter to FLAT, do not turn  
up the volume too much. This may damage the speaker.  
Low range  
High range  
Low range  
Mid range  
High range  
(Different from actual display)  
(Different from actual display)  
Output frequency range  
Slope FLAT  
Slope adjusting  
Level adjusting  
(0 to - 12 dB)  
(Different from actual display)  
20 Hz  
LPF cut-off  
frequency  
HPF cut-off  
frequency  
NOTES  
• HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the higher frequencies to pass.  
• LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the lower frequencies to pass.  
• Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one octave.  
• The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.  
• Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.  
• Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency, as it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low  
frequency content.  
• You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or lower than the LPF.  
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Time Correction:  
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").  
The distance between the listener and the speakers  
in a car vary widely due to the special conditions of  
the mobile environment. This difference in the  
distances from the speakers to the listener creates a  
shift in the sounds image and frequency  
characteristics. This is caused by the time delay  
between the sound reaching the listener’s right  
versus the left ear.  
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.  
To correct this, the CDA-7878R is able to delay the  
audio signal to the speakers closest to the listener.  
This effectively creates a perception of increased  
distance for those speakers. The listener can be  
placed at an equal distance between the left and  
right speakers for optimum staging.  
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to  
almost the same level.  
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in a  
step of 0.1 mS.  
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left  
speaker to a high value and the rear right to zero or  
a low value.  
1
2
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.)  
and measure the distance (in meters) between  
your head and the various speakers.  
Calculate the difference between the distance  
to the farthest speaker and the other speakers.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to  
other speakers)  
0.5 m  
(19-11/16")  
3
Divide the distances calculated for the speakers  
by the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at  
20˚C).  
2.25 m  
(88-9/16")  
These values are the time correction values for  
the different speakers.  
5.1 ms  
Here we calculate the time correction value for the  
front left speaker in the diagram at the left.  
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 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
*
*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 the  
distance to the front left speaker is the same as the  
distance to the farthest speaker.  
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Adjusting the Sound Operation  
BAND MODE/Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP  
DIVIDER  
1
2
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover/  
Time Correction  
4
Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust the  
slope.  
Slope can be adjusted to FLAT, 6, 12, 18, or 24  
db/oct.  
Before performing the following procedures, refer  
to “Crossover” (page 30) and “Time Correction”  
(page 31).  
5
To adjust another channel, repeat steps 2 to 4.  
When the adjustment is completed, press the  
DIVIDER button.  
1
Press and hold the DIVIDER button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Adjust the output level  
Adjust the cut-off frequency/slope  
6
Press the BAND to select the channel to be  
adjusted.  
2
Press the BAND button to select the channel to  
adjust.  
2 way system  
2 way system  
Low  
Low  
Front high  
range (L)  
→
→
→
→
range (L)  
range (R)  
→ Low range (LPF) → Front High range (HPF)  
Rear High range (HPF)∗ ←  
Rear high∗  
Rear high  
range (L)  
Front high  
range (R)  
←
←
←
range (R)  
3 way system  
3 way system  
→ Low range (LPF) → Mid range (HPF)  
High range (HPF)∗ ← Mid range (LPF) ←  
Low range  
(L)  
Low range  
(R)  
Mid range  
(L)  
→
→
∗ Press the MODE button to activate the Output  
Level-adjusting mode.  
High  
range (L)  
Mid range  
(R)  
High range∗  
←
←
←
(R)  
3
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired cut-off frequency point (cross over  
point).  
∗ Press the MODE button to switch to the Time  
Correction Adjusting mode.  
7
Rotate the Audio Control knob (Rotary  
encoder) to adjust the output level.  
You can adjust the level from –12 to 0.  
2 way system  
You can select the frequency from 20 Hz to 200  
Hz (1/3 octave step) for each channel.  
3 way system  
8
To adjust another channel, repeat the steps 6 to  
7, then press the DIVIDER button.  
Low range (LPF) /Mid range (HPF):  
You can select the frequency from 20 Hz to 200  
Hz (1/3 octave step).  
Mid range (LPF) /High range (HPF):  
You can select the frequency from 20 Hz to 20  
kHz (1/3 octave step).  
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Adjusting the Time Correction  
Recalling the Stored Crossover/  
Time Correction Settings  
9
Press the BAND button to select the channel to  
be adjusted.  
1
Press the DIVIDER button.  
2 way system  
Low  
Low  
Front high  
range (L)  
→
→
→
→
range (L)  
range (R)  
Rear high∗  
Rear high  
range (L)  
Front high  
range (R)  
←
←
←
range (R)  
2
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the stored content (Memory 1 or Memory 2).  
3 way system  
Direct Recalling  
Low range Low range  
(L)  
Mid range  
(L)  
→
→
(R)  
Press the [1] or [2] button to recall the stored  
adjustment.  
High range∗  
High  
Mid range  
(R)  
←
←
←
(R)  
range (L)  
3
Press the DIVIDER button to return to normal  
mode.  
∗ Press the MODE button to switch to the Cut-off  
frequency/Slope Adjusting mode.  
NOTE  
If you press the MODE button in step 2, the unit switches  
to adjusting mode.  
10 Rotate the Audio Control knob to adjust the  
value of the Time Correction (0.0 - 20.0).  
11 To adjust another channel, repeat the steps 9 to 10.  
12 When all the adjustments are completed, press  
and hold the DIVIDER button for at least 2  
seconds to cancel the Adjusting mode.  
Storing the adjustments  
You can store the adjustments.  
13 Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2  
seconds to store the settings (Or press the 1 or 2  
button).  
The display flashes.  
14 While the display is flashing, press the 1 or 2  
button.  
The divider and the Time correction settings are  
stored.  
15 Press the DIVIDER button to return to normal  
mode.  
NOTES  
• About the 2 way/3 way system  
You can switch to 2way/3 way system mode with the 2  
way/3 way switch on the side of the unit. (See on page  
45)  
When setting to “3 WAY”:  
3WAY  
The unit can be operated in 3-way  
system.  
When setting to “F/R/Sub-W”:  
The unit can be operated in 2-way  
system.  
F/R/Sub-W  
• You cannot use the L.P.S. and Time Correction at the  
same time.  
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Adjusting the Sound Operation  
MODE/Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP  
CSD  
5
Set the subwoofer  
Customized Sound Database  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select  
whether the unit has a subwoofer or not, then  
press the MODE button.  
The unit is equipped with a Customized Sound  
Database that creates the most suitable sound for  
your car type.  
You can fine tune the sound effects by inputting  
the size of your front speaker or tweeter, whether  
there is a Subwoofer, and the material of your  
seats.  
W/O SUB-W ←→ W/ SUB-W  
(without Subwoofer) (with Subwoofer)  
6
7
Set the material of your seats  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select your  
seats’ material, then press the MODE button.  
CLOTH ←→ LEATHER  
1
2
Press and hold the CSD button for at least 2  
seconds.  
Complete the settings  
Set your car type  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select your  
car type, then press the MODE button.  
After completing the settings, rotate the Audio  
Control knob to select CSD OK, then press the  
MODE button.  
CSD OK? ←→ CSD NO?  
3
Setting the front speaker  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the  
front speaker type, then press the MODE button.  
CSD OK: The unit automatically customizes the  
sound effect according to the above  
settings.  
→ 10 cm ←→ 13 cm ←→ 16 cm ←  
CSD NO: Returns to “Set your car type” in step 2.  
(DDDrive is an Alpine product)  
NOTES  
• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is ON  
(refer to page 9).  
4
Set the separate tweeter  
• While making a setting, press and hold the CSD button  
for at least 2 seconds to cancel the setting.  
• Press the g DN or f UP button to go forward  
or backward to the next/preceding step.  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select  
whether the unit has a separate tweeter or not,  
then press the MODE button.  
W/O TWEETER ←→ W/ TWEETER  
(without separate  
tweeter)  
(with separate  
tweeter)  
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Remote Control Operation  
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
!
3
4
"
#
8 g DN Button  
Controls on Remote Control  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to go back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
1 Power Button  
Press the button to turn the power on/off.  
9 f UP Button  
2 Source Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to advance to the  
beginning of the next track.  
Press to select the audio source.  
3 -/J Button  
Press the button to switch between the Play and  
Pause modes for CD.  
! 9 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the  
radio's presets as shown below.  
4 ANGLE 89 Buttons  
Press the button to adjust the angle of the  
movable display.  
...  
→ 6 → 5  
1
5 Band/Programme Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press the button and the band will change as  
shown below.  
CD (MP3) mode: Press the Folder Select (DN)  
Button to select the folder  
.
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in descending  
order.  
→ FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW  
CD/Changer mode: To switch the disc mode.  
" Mute Button  
6 Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the L button  
Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB  
instantly. Press the button again to cancel.  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the K button  
# Audio Processor Button  
Each press the button to switch the audio  
processor mode.  
7 8 Button  
For details, refer to page 36.  
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in  
ascending order, stations programmed into the  
radio's presets as shown below.  
...  
→ 1 → 2  
6
CD (MP3) mode: Press the Folder Select (UP)  
Button to select the folder  
.
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in ascending order.  
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Remote Control Operation  
Operating the Audio Processor  
Recalling the Choosing the Recalling the  
Selecting DHE  
mode  
Equalizer  
Presets  
Stored  
Equalizer  
Curve  
Listening  
Position  
Select  
Stored  
Steps  
Crossover/Time  
Collection  
1
2
Press the  
A.PROC  
button to  
select the  
mode.  
Normal  
mode  
Private  
mode  
Crossover  
mode  
DHE mode  
EQ mode  
LPS mode  
→
→
→
→
→
→
Press the 8  
or 9 button  
to select the  
mode.  
↓
NON  
EFFECT  
↓
↓
↓
↓
FLAT  
MEMORY1  
OFF  
MEMORY1  
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
↓
BASS  
MODE1  
POPS  
MEMORY2  
ALL  
MEMORY2  
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
BASS  
MODE2  
ROCK  
MEMORY3  
FRONT  
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
↓
BASS  
MODE3  
NEWS  
MEMORY4  
FRONT-L  
↑
↓
↑
↑
↓
↑
↓
VOCAL  
MODE  
MEMORY5  
FRONT-R  
↑
↓
↑
↓
↑
ALL MODE  
MEMORY6  
↑
↑
Adjusting/Storing the EQ curve  
Storing  
Adjusting  
5
6
7
8
Press and hold the ENTER button for at least 2  
seconds to flash the display.  
1
2
3
4
Perform the procedure above to select the  
desired equalizer characteristics.  
Press the 8 or 9 button to select the preset  
number (1 through 6) that you want to store.  
Press the ENTER button to activate the  
Adjusting Mode.  
Press the ENTER button to store the setting. To  
store settings, repeat the procedure above.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the frequency to be adjusted.  
Press the A.PROC button to return to normal  
mode.  
Press the 8 or 9 button to adjust to your desired  
level.  
To adjust other frequencies, repeat steps 3 to 4.  
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Adjusting/Storing the CROSSOVER/TIME CORRECTION  
Adjusting  
Storing the settings  
1
2
Select the Crossover mode from the table above.  
12Press and hold the ENTER button for more than  
2 seconds to flash the display.  
Press the ENTER button to activate the  
Adjusting mode.  
13Press the 8 or 9 button to select the preset  
number (1 to 2) that you want to store.  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Press the BAND button to select the channel  
(LPF/HPF) that you want to adjust.  
14Press the ENTER button to store the adjustment.  
Store other adjustments, repeat the procedures  
above.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the cut-off frequency.  
15Press the A.PROC button to return to normal  
Press the 8 or 9 button to select the Slope.  
To adjust more channels, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
mode.  
Press the ENTER button to activate the  
Adjusting level mode.  
Press the BAND button to select the channel you  
want to adjust.  
Press the 8 or 9 button to adjust the level.  
To adjust more channels, repeat steps 7 to 8.  
Press the ENTER button to activate the Time  
Correction Adjusting mode.  
10Press the BAND button to select the channel  
that you want to adjust.  
11Press the 8 or 9 button to adjust the Time  
Correction. To adjust more channels, repeat  
steps 10 to 11.  
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Remote Control Operation  
Battery Replacement  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry  
batteries or equivalent.  
1
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing  
the direction of arrow.  
2
Replacing the battery  
Put the batteries in the case observing the  
polarities as illustrated.  
3
Closing the cover  
Push the cover as illustrated until a click is  
heard.  
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Information  
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).  
CD  
In Case of Difficulty  
If you encounter a problem, please review the items in  
the following checklist. This guide will help you  
isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise,  
make sure the rest of your system is properly  
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
Basic  
No function or display.  
CD insertion not possible.  
• A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
• 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.  
• The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following  
instructions in the CD Player Operation section.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
• The CD has been damaged.  
- 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.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in  
your unit can cause damage to the mechanism.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
• Improper mounting of the unit.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
• Disc is very dirty.  
- Clean the disc.  
• Disc has scratches.  
- Change the disc.  
Radio  
• The pick-up lens is dirty.  
Unable to receive stations.  
- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc.  
Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
• Dirty or scratched disc.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
• Mechanical error  
- Press the c button. After the error indication  
disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-  
mentioned solution does not solve the problem,  
consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
• No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
• You are in a weak signal area.  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the  
antenna may not be grounded and connected properly.  
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the  
antenna is properly grounded at its mounting location.  
• The antenna may not be the proper length.  
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken,  
replace the antenna with a new one.  
MP3  
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.  
MP3 is not played back.  
• Writing error is occurred. The written format is not  
right.  
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its  
mounting location.  
- Make sure the writing is not failed. Or refer to "About  
MP3" on page 26, then write in the format supported  
by this device.  
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Indication for CD Player  
Indication for CD Changer  
HI TEMP  
HI TEMP  
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature  
returns to within operation range.  
• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature  
returns to within operation range.  
ERROR - 01  
NO DISC  
• No CD is inserted.  
• Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
- Insert a CD.  
- 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.  
• 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.  
The movable display will open.  
• Magazine ejection not possible.  
2) Press the c button again for at least 3 seconds while  
the movable display is open.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does  
not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
ERROR  
ERROR - 02  
• Mechanism error.  
• A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
1)Press the c button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2)When the error indication remains after ejecting,  
press the c button again.  
- Press the Eject button to activate the eject function.  
When the CD Changer finishes the eject function,  
insert an empty CD magazine into the CD Changer to  
receive the disc left inside the CD Changer.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after  
pressing the c button for a few times, consult your  
Alpine dealer.  
NO MAGAZINE  
• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
NOTE  
When the “ERROR” is displayed:  
In case that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing the c  
button, press the RESET switch (refer to page 4) and  
press the c button again.  
NO DISC  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
• No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
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Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Battery Type  
Battery Quantity  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
0.7 µV  
"AAA" sized dry battery  
2
Alternate Channel Selectivity 90 dB  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
42 mm (1-21/32")  
× 121 mm (4-25/32")  
× 23 mm (29/32")  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Capture Ratio  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
Weight (without battery)  
MW TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
14.4 V DC  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
25.1 µV/28 dB  
(11–16 V allowable)  
Maximum Power Output  
45 W × 4  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10k ohms  
LW TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Weight  
1.8 kg (3 lbs. 15 oz)  
153 – 281 kHz  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
31.6 µV/30 dB  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
CD SECTION  
Frequency Response  
5 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Depth  
155 mm (6-1/8")  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
170 mm (6–11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
24 mm (15/16")  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
655 nm  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and  
design are subject to change without notice.  
Laser power  
CLASS II  
CAUTION  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
(Bottom side of player)  
CAUTION-Laser radiation when open, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM  
(Bottom side of player)  
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Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please  
Caution  
read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this  
manual thoroughly for proper use.  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY  
EXPERTS.  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special  
technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always  
contact the dealer where you purchased this product to  
have the work done.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire  
or product damage.  
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE  
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.  
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 NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due  
to electrical shorts.  
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR  
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.  
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like  
the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent  
crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through  
a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s  
insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.  
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.  
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other  
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying  
capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH  
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN  
MOISTURE OR DUST.  
DRILLING HOLES.  
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.  
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.  
Precautions  
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR  
STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND  
CONNECTIONS.  
• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-7878R. This will reduce any chance of  
damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
• Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to the  
diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to  
malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical system.  
• When making connections to the vehicle's electrical system, be  
aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board  
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this  
unit. When connecting the CDA-7878R to the fuse box, make  
sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDA-7878R has the  
appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to  
the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your ALPINE  
dealer.  
• The CDA-7878R 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.  
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or  
any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER  
be used for installations or ground connections. Using  
such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause  
fire etc.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT  
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury.  
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT  
HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE  
STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper  
movement etc. and results in serious accident.  
IMPORTANT  
Please record the serial number of your unit in the  
space provided below and keep it as a permanent  
record. The serial number plate is located on the  
bottom of the unit.  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
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NOTE  
Installation  
For the screw , provide a proper screw to the chassis  
*
installing location.  
Metal plate  
3
Slide the CDA-7878R 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.  
Detachable  
Front panel  
Caution  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove  
the Detachable Front Panel.  
If the Detachable Front Panel is removed during  
installation, you might press too hard and warp the  
metal plate that holds it in place.  
Caution  
Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus  
preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will  
accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire.  
Air ventilation  
hole  
Lock pin  
Removal  
<Rear side>  
1 Remove the DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL.  
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.  
1
Rubber Cap  
(Included)  
Hex Bolt  
(Included)  
Bracket  
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do  
so.  
Dashboard  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
Mounting sleeve  
(Included)  
CDA-7878R  
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see  
"Removal" on this page). Slide the mounting  
sleeve into the dashboard.  
Face Plate  
2
Metal Mounting Strap  
Screw  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
Bolt Stud  
∗
CDA-7878R  
Ground Lead  
Hex Nut (M5)  
∗
CDA-7878R  
Mounting Bracket  
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the  
long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA-  
7878R and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt.  
If your vehicle does not have the Mounting  
Support, reinforce the head unit with the metal  
mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all the  
leads of the CDA-7878R according to details  
described in the CONNECTION section.  
NOTE  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot  
using a screw ( ) already attached to the vehicle's  
∗
chassis.  
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Installation and Connections  
Connections  
Antenna  
ISO Antenna Convertor Plug  
ISO Antenna Plug  
2
3
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON  
To vehicle phone  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To power antenna  
4
(Red)  
IGNITION  
(Black) GND  
9
5
8
Ignition Key  
(Blue) POWER ANT  
choke  
coil  
6
7
(Yellow) BATTERY  
Battery  
Changer  
:
(Ai-NET)  
(Sold Separately)  
<
Speakers  
Front  
-
.
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
=
1
!
;
;
;
>
Ai-NET  
Rear  
NORM  
EQ/DIV  
"
(Bottom of the unit)  
?
3WAY  
Subwoofers*  
/
$
Amplifier  
F/R/Sub-W  
(Side of the unit)  
Speakers  
(Green)  
Rear Left  
(Green/Black)  
%
&
(White)  
Front Left  
(White/Black)  
(
)
(Grey/Black)  
(Grey)  
Front Right  
Rear Right  
~
+
(Violet/Black)  
(Violet)  
#
,
When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Rear speakers.  
When Subwoofer is set to ON: Output is from Subwoofer.  
*
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer On and Off" on page 6.  
To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.  
• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.  
• Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.  
• Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.  
• If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries  
various noise suppressors, contact them for further information.  
• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
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1 Antenna Receptacle  
% Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
& Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
( Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
) Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black)  
~ Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)  
+ Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
, Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
- Front Output RCA Connectors  
Connect to the supplied ISO antenna convertor plug.  
2 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a  
cellular phone which provides ground shorting when  
a call is received.  
3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
4 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.  
. Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
/ Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
: Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
; RCA Extension cable (Sold Separately)  
< DC/DC Converter  
5 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power  
antenna, if applicable.  
NOTES  
• Do not install the converter at a location subjected to  
water such as under the floor mat or air conditioner.  
This may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with other  
audio cables. Doing so may induce noise into your  
system.  
• Keep the DC/DC converter away from the Antenna  
cables and the rear side of the unit, otherwise noise  
may be generated when receiving radio broadcast.  
NOTE  
This lead should be used only for controlling the  
vehicle's power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on  
an amplifier or a signal processor, etc.  
6 Fuse Holder (15A)  
7 Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the  
vehicle's battery.  
8 ISO Power Supply Connector  
9 Ground Lead (Black)  
= Remote Control Interface Connector  
To remote control interface box.  
> 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 using Ai-NET, place  
this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device  
is connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
! Ai-NET Connector  
NOTE  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other  
product (CD changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with  
Ai-NET.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing  
the switch position.  
" Power Supply Connector  
# ISO Connector (Speaker Output)  
$ Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
? Setting the 3WAY/2 WAY switch  
Set the 3way/2way Switch according to your audio system.  
The system whose frequency range is divided  
between the high frequency range and the low  
frequency range.  
The system whose frequency range is divided  
among the high frequency range, mid frequency  
range, and the low frequency range.  
The position of switching the switch: 3WAY  
The position of switching the switch: F/R/Sub-W  
High range  
speaker (R)  
High range  
speaker (L)  
Front high range  
speaker (R)  
Front high range  
speaker (L)  
Mid range  
speaker (R)  
Mid range  
speaker (L)  
Rear high range  
speaker (R)  
Rear high range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Output of this unit :  
Front output  
Rear output  
SUB-W output  
NOTES  
• Use the SUB-W output cord to connect the unit to the Low Range speaker.  
• You can use the built-in amplifier to output the Front output/Rear output.  
• You cannot adjust the FADER when setting to 3 WAY.  
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