Alpine CDA-7864, CDA-7863, CDA-7965, CDA-7862 User Manual

CDA-7965
CDA-7864

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CDA-7863
CDA-7862

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-8501, Japan

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany

Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

MI, Italy

Tel.: [phone]

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

13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Cedex, France

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

MK14 5BU, U.K.

Tel.: [phone]

Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32

Tel.: [phone]

Designed by ALPINE Japan

Printed in China (Y)

68P01149K88-O

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CD changer for CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862
Changeur CD pour CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862
Cambiador de CD para CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862

CD changer for CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862
Changeur CD pour CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862
Cambiador de CD para CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862

CHA-S624

CHA-1214

CHM-S620

Alpine CD Changers Give You More!

More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience.

An Alpine CD Changer adds more musical choices to your sound system. All models can be controlled from
Alpine head units and deliver excellent sound quality. The CHA-S624 is a high-performance 6-disc changer
with a new M DAC, Ai-NET compatibility, Optical Digital Output, 150 Disc Title Memory and CD TEXT.
The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S620 M-Bus model is a super-compact 6-disc
changer.

Changeurs de CD Alpine : vous avez le choix!

Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.

Un changeur de CD Alpine permet d'augmenter la plage des sélections musicales de votre système embarqué.
Tous les modèles peuvent être contrôlés à partir des autoradios Alpine et offrent une excellente qualité audio.
Le modèle CHA-S624 est un changeur 6 disques ultra performant compatible Ai-NET et équipé d'un
convertisseur N/A standard, d'une sortie optique numérique, d'une mémoire d'une capacité de 150 titres et de
la fonction CD TEXT. Le modèle CHA-1214 Ai-NET peut contenir 12 disques. Le modèle CHM-S620 M­Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact.

¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!

Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.

Un cambiador Alpine de CD añade más opciones musicales a su equipo de sonido. Todos los modelos
pueden controlarse desde las unidades principales de Alpine y proporcionar un sonido de calidad
excepcional. El modelo CHA-S624 es un cambiador de 6 discos de alto rendimiento con el nuevo DAC "M"
y compatibilidad con Ai-NET, salida digital óptica, memoria de títulos de 150 discos y TEXTO CD. El
modelo CHA-1214 Ai-NET admite 12 discos y el modelo CHM-S620 Bus-M es un cambiador de 6 discos y
tamaño reducido.

Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING ................................................. 2

CAUTION .................................................. 2

PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 2

Basic Operation

Detaching the Front Panel ................................. 4

Attaching the Front Panel ................................. 4

Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 4

Turning Power On and Off................................ 4

Display Angle Adjustment ................................ 5

Adjusting Volume/Bass/Treble/

Balance (Between Left and Right)/

Fader (Between Front and Rear) ................... 5

Turning Loudness On/Off ................................. 5

Audio Mute Function ........................................ 5

Selecting BBE Mode ........................................ 5

Displaying Time................................................ 6

Setting Time ...................................................... 6

Dimmer Control ................................................ 6

Subwoofer On and Off ...................................... 7

Sound (Beep) Guide Function .......................... 7

Turning Mute Mode On/Off.............................. 7

CD Text Scroll Setting ...................................... 7

Setting the AUX Mode...................................... 8

Demonstration ................................................... 8

Adjusting the built -in Audio Processor............ 8

Blackout Mode On and Off

(CDA-7965 only) ........................................... 9

Switching the Display Modes ........................... 9

Displaying the Title/Text................................. 10

Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 11

Searching for Titled Discs/Stations................. 11

Erasing Disc Title (CD/CD Changer only) ..... 11

ENGLISH

Radio Operation

Manual Tuning ................................................ 12

Automatic Seek Tuning .................................. 12

Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 13

Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 13

Storing into Direct Access Preset (D.A.P.)

Band ............................................................. 13

Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 13

Mono/Stereo Switching .................................. 14

CD Player Operation

Opening and Closing the Movable display ..... 15

Playback .......................................................... 15

Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 15

Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 16

Repeat Play ..................................................... 16

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 16

Scanning Programs ......................................... 16

Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 17

Multi-Changer Selection ................................. 17

Remote Control Operation

Controls on Remote Control

(CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863 only) ... 18

Battery Replacement ....................................... 19

Information

In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 20

Specifications .................................................. 21

Installation and Connections

Warning ........................................................... 22

Caution ............................................................ 22

Precautions ...................................................... 22

Installation ...................................................... 23

Connections .................................................... 24

LIMITED WARRANTY

1-EN

WARNING

WARNING

This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious
injury or death.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES
YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING
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.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking
ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V
APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in
fire, electric shock or other injury.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF
THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN
REPLACING FUSES.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to
the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or
the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN
OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the
product.

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between
+60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your
unit on.

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.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged
discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the
playback mechanism.

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 EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

Doing 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.

2-EN

Never Attempt the Following

Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled
back into the player by the automatic reloading
mechanism.
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit
power is off.

Installation Location

Make sure the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA­7862 will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Handling the Detachable Front Panel

• Do not expose to rain or water.

• Do not drop or apply shock.

Inserting Discs

Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback.
Do not attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the
disc. Your player will automatically eject any disc that is
inserted incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a
correctly inserted disc, push the Reset switch with a
pointed object such as a ball-point pen.
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may
result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage
the player.

New Discs

As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming,
the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular
surfaces or inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is
inserted into the player and ejected after initial loading,
using your finger, feel around the inside of the centre hole
and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps
or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the
disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole
and outside edge of the disc with a ball-point pen or other
such instrument, then insert the disc again.

Center
Hole

Center
Hole

New
Disc

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.

CORRECT

INCORRECT CORRECT

Disc Cleaning

Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could
cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe
the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre
of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily
soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild
neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

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.

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.

Disc StabilizerTransparent Sheet

3-EN

1

Basic Operation

PWR BBE 8

RESET switch

MODE MUTE

Detaching the Front Panel

1 Press the PWR (Power) button for more than 3

seconds to turn off the power.

2 Press the (Release) button at lower left

corner until the front panel pops out.

3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it

out.

NOTES

• The front panel may become hot in normal usage

(especially the connector terminals), this is not
malfunction.

• To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied

carrying case.

Attaching the Front Panel

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.

2 Push the left side of the front panel until it locks

firmly into the main unit.

2

1

9c

Remote Controllable (CDA-7862 only)

This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine
remote control. For details, consult your Alpine
dealer.

Initial System Start-Up

Immediately after installing or applying power to the
unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET switch
with a ball-point pen or any other pointed object.

Turning Power On and Off

1 Press the PWR (Power) button to turn on the

unit.

NOTE

The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button
except the eject c button.

The volume level gradually increases to the previous
level you were listening to before the unit was turned
off. Press the PWR button for more than 3 seconds
to turn off the unit.

NOTE

The very first time the power is turned on, the volume
will start from level 12, the BBE will be on in the tuner
mode.

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.

4-EN

Display Angle Adjustment

Turning Loudness On/Off

Movable display

The movable display may be adjusted to 3
different angles depending upon user preference.

1 Press the ANGLE 8 or 9 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.

Adjusting Volume/Bass/Treble/
Balance (Between Left and Right)/
Fader (Between Front and Rear)

Loudness introduces a special low- and high­frequency emphasis at low listening levels. This
compensates for the ear's decreased sensitivity to
bass and treble sound.

1

1 Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob

repeatedly to choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

→ VOL → BAS →TRE

FAD ← BAL ←

NOTES

• If the MODE (Audio Control) knob is not rotated in 5

seconds after selecting the BASS, TREBLE,
BALANCE, or FADER mode, the unit automatically
returns to the VOLUME mode.

• When the subwoofer or BBE mode is ON, their

respective levels may be adjusted.

2 Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob until the

desired sound is obtained in each mode.

NOTES

• The settings of the Bass and Treble will be individually

memorized for each source (FM, AM and CD) until the
setting is changed. Depending on the connected
devices, some functions and display indications do not
work.

• When the temperature inside the unit rises, the volume

may decrease momentarily. This is not a malfunction.

5-EN

Basic Operation

MODE INTLZ CLK

TUNE DN g f UP

Displaying Time

1 Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the

time is displayed.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

Radio mode

Clock priority

Radio frequency

CD Player/Changer modes

Playing time
mode

NOTE

Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock
priority mode will interrupt the time display
momentarily. The function selected will be displayed for
about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display.

→→

Clock priority

→→→

mode

TITLE mode

mode

TRACK

←

TEXT mode

→

TITLE mode

DISC TEXT
mode

←

Setting Time

1 Press and hold the CLK (Clock) button for at

least 3 seconds while the time is displayed until
the time indication blinks.

Dimmer Control

Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the
illumination brightness of the unit with the head
lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if you
feel the unit's backlighting is too bright at night.

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"DIM".
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the
modes as shown:

→ DIM → SUBW → BEEP → MUTE
DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

3 Press the TUNE button to select the Dimmer mode.

Each press toggles between DIM AUTO and DIM
MANU.

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds to activate the normal mode.

2 Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to adjust

the hours while the time indication is blinking.

3 When the hours has been adjusted, press the

MODE (Audio Control) knob.

4 Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to adjust

the minutes while the time indication is blinking.
The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the
minute adjustment. The time can also be
manually set by pressing the MODE (Audio
Control) knob.

6-EN

Subwoofer On and Off

Turning Mute Mode On/Off

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"SUBW".
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:

→ DIM → SUBW → BEEP → MUTE
DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between

SUB-W ON and SUB-W OFF.

If an Ai-NET compatible processor with
Subwoofer output is connected.:
Press the TUNE button after selecting the SUB-W
ON mode, and the subwoofer output phase is
toggled SUBW NOR (0°) or SUBW REV (180°).

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds after setting the SUB-W ON.

5 Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob

repeatedly to select the SUB-W mode.
→ SUBW → BAS → TRE

VOL ← FAD ← BAL ←

6 Rotate MODE (Audio Control) knob until the

desired sound is obtained in each mode.

Sound (Beep) Guide Function

This function will give audible feedback with
varying tones depending upon the button pressed.

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"BEEP".
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

→ DIM → SUBW → BEEP → MUTE
DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode

between BEEP ON and BEEP OFF.

NOTE

The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds to set the selected mode.

If a device having the interrupt feature is
connected, audio will be automatically muted
whenever the interrupt signal is received from the
device. This function can be turned ON or OFF
from the head unit by following procedure below.

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button to select the MUTE

mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:
→ DIM → SUBW → BEEP → MUTE
DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

3 Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the Mute

mode.
Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and
OFF modes.

NOTE

The initial setting at the factory is "MUTE ON".

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds again to return to normal operation.

CD Text Scroll Setting

This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc
and track name recorded on CD-Text discs. The
scrolling feature will work with names greater than
8 characters.

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"SCR".
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:

→ DIM → SUBW → BEEP → MUTE
DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between

SCR AUTO and MANU.

• SCROLL AUTO: the display of CD text is

scrolled continuously.

• SCROLL MANUAL: the display is scrolled only

when a disc is loaded or when a track is
changed.

4 When the setting is completed, press and hold

the INTLZ button for more than 2 seconds to
return to the normal mode.

NOTES

• Initial mode is "SCR MANU".

• The unit scrolls only CD text names. The disc titles

input manually (refer to page 11) cannot be scrolled.

7-EN

Basic Operation

MODE INTLZ/DISP SOURCE A.PROC

BLACK OUT TUNE DN g f UP

Setting the AUX Mode

You can input TV/video sound by connecting an
optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B)
to this component.

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"AUX" .
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

→ DIM → SUBW → BEEP → MUTE → SCR
DEMO ← AUX (AUX Mode Display Setting∗) ←

∗

Displayed after AUX ON is set.

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode

between AUX ON and AUX OFF.

NOTES

• The initial setting at the factory is AUX OFF.

• You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the DN

g or f UP button after AUX ON is set, select
the AUX mode display setting, and then press the
TUNE button.

4 Press the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds to

activate the normal mode.

5 To adjust the volume, etc., first press the

SOURCE button and select the AUX mode, then
make the necessary adjustment.

→ TUNER → CD → AUX

NOTE

When AUX ON is selected, you cannot select the changer
to be used even for a connected changer.

8-EN

Demonstration

This unit has the Demonstration feature which
simulates the display functions on the display panel.

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button to select the DEMO

mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:

→ DIM → SUBW → BEEP → MUTE
DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

3 Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the

DEMO mode.
Each press toggles between DEMO ON and
DEMO OFF.

If no buttons are pressed 30 seconds after the
DEMO mode is turned ON, "DEMO" blinks 3
times in the display. The DEMO mode then

begins.

NOTE

The initial setting at the factory is "DEMO OFF".

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for more than 2

seconds again to return to normal operation.

Adjusting the built -in Audio
Processor

You can change the Bass/Treble Frequency
emphasis, High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, and
Sub Woofer Phase on this unit, so that you can
create your favorite sound effects.

1 Press the A.PROC button for more than 3

seconds to enter Bass/Treble parameter setting
mode.

2 Within 5 seconds, press the DN g or

f UP button repeatedly to select the desired

parameter.

→ ∗BC or BW → TC → HP
DEFP ← SUBW ← LP ←

∗

Each time you press the MODE (Audio Control)
knob, the BC and BW change alternatery.

3 Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob to toggle

between the BC and BW.

1. BC (Setting the Bass Frequency):

→ 60Hz → 70Hz → 80Hz → 90Hz
180Hz ← 150Hz ← 130Hz ← 100Hz ←

Emphasizes the displayed Bass frequency
ranges.

2. BW (Setting the Bass Band Width):
(Q-Factor)

→ WIDE1 → WIDE2 → WIDE3 → WIDE4

(Narrow)←

.................................

→ (Wide)

Default values

BC: 80 Hz
BW: WIDE1
TC: 10.0kHz
HP: OFF
LP: OFF
SUBW (Phase): NOR

NOTES

• If you turn the battery power OFF, all settings return to factory

default.

• If HP, LP, BC, and TC are all set to ON, depending on the BC and

TC settings, you may not be able to reinforce the sound effect.

• Except when the HP and LP is turned OFF, the subwoofer is in

monaural mode.

• When the subwoofer is set to OFF, LP mode and change of

phase does not work.

• If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the display for setup

menu disappears while an ordinary menu appears on the
display.

Blackout Mode On and Off
(CDA-7965 only)

Changes the displayed frequency’s band width
to narrow or wide.

NOTE

A narrow or wide wave pattern on the display will
indicate the selected band width.

3. TC (Setting the Treble Frequency):
→ 10.0kHz → 12.5kHz → 15.0kHz → 17.5kHz

Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency
ranges.

4. HP (Setting the High Pass Filter):

→ OFF → 80Hz → 120Hz → 160Hz

Outputs all frequencies higher than that selected
according to your preference.

5. LP (Setting the Low Pass Filter):

→ OFF → 160Hz → 120Hz → 80Hz

Outputs all frequencies lower than that selected
according to your preference.
(Only available when using the subwoofer output
from this unit.)

6. SUBW (Change the Subwoofer Phase):
NOR ↔ REV

You can change the subwoofer phase.
(Only available when using the subwoofer output
from this unit.)

7. DEFP (Defeat On and Off):
ON ↔ OFF

When DEFEAT is turned ON, all items 1 to 6 are
set to default values.
When DEFEAT is turned OFF, all items 1 to 6
resume their last set values.

When the Blackout mode is turned on, the CFL
display will turn off to reduce power consumption.
This additional power enhances the sound quality.

1 Press and hold the BLACK OUT button for at

least 2 seconds to start the blackout mode. The
display panel lighting turns off, and the audio
signals bypass the treble and bass circuits. This
reduces noise to give a clean, flat response.

NOTE

If any button on the unit is pressed during the blackout
mode, the function will be displayed for 5 seconds to show
the operation before returning to Blackout mode.

To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the

BLACK OUT button for at least 2 seconds.

Switching the Display Modes

1 Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to select the

desired Display pattern mode.

Each press changes the display patterns.

Pattern

10

Description

1

Frequency Pattern

2

Normal Pattern (Upward)

3

Peak Value Increasing Pattern

4

Elevator (left/right) Pattern

5

Elevator (up/right) Pattern

6

Warp Pattern

7

Center Division Pattern
Scan Display

(Repeats from Pattern 1 to Pattern 7

8

for every 5 seconds endlessly.)
Mode Display

9

Silent Display (Spectrum analyzer Off)

9-EN

Basic Operation

MODE

- / J

TITLE

DN g

Displaying the Title/Text

It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the
title has been previously inputted. For details, see
Titling Disc/Station (page 11). Text information,
such as the disc name and the track name, will be
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.

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/

Station name (see page 11). This inputted
name is referred to as a "title".

Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information

such as the disc name and track name. Such
text information is referred to as "text".

Radio mode:

FREQUENCY DISPLAY

CLOCK DISPLAY

TITLE DISPLAY

↓

↓

↓

2

∗

T.S.M.

f UP

CD/Changer mode:

ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY

CLOCK DISPLAY

TEXT DISPLAY (DISC NAME)

TEXT DISPLAY (TRACK NAME)

TITLE DISPLAY

1

∗

Displayed during playback of a text

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

∗

2

∗

compatible CD. "NO TEXT" will be displayed
when the CD is not text compatible.

2

∗

"--------" will be displayed when the title has
not been inputted.

Sample display when text compatible CD.

NOTES

• Some characters may not be displayed correctly with

this device, depending on the character type.

• The display may not show all the information of the

CD Text depending on the CD changer.

1

1

∗

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Titling Discs/Stations

Searching for Titled Discs/Stations

It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio
stations.

1 Press the TITLE button and select the title

display mode.
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text (page

10).

2 Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds. The first character will blink.

3 Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to select

the desired letter/numeral/symbol available for
naming. ("A" for example).

4 Press the MODE (Audio Control) 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.

5 Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the

titling. Pressing the MODE (Audio Control) button
after entering the eighth character, automatically
stores the title into memory.

When entering a title of less than 8 characters
(for example, 3 character title):
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,
the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to
step 6 to complete the title.

If a CD/Station is titled, you can do a search for it.
(To title CDs or Stations, refer to "Titling Discs/
Stations" on page 11.)

1 Press and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2

seconds. The title blinks in the display.

2 Press the DN g or f UP button to select

the desired disc/station title.

3 Press the T.S.M. button to play the selected disc

or station.
The unit will automatically search for the disc or
station and begin play.

NOTE

This function cannot be performed when using a multi­changer switching device.

Erasing Disc Title
(CD/CD Changer only)

1 Press the TITLE button to select the disc titling

mode. Then, press and hold for at least 3
seconds.

2 Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2

seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The
title in the display will blink.

3 Press the DN g or f UP button repeatedly

unitl the disc title you want to erase is displayed.

6 Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds to record the title.

NOTES

• The memory capacity for the disc titles is 18. If you try

to store beyond the limit, the display will show "FULL
DATA." At this point, no more titles can be stored.

• To input a new title, one of the previously inputted

titles must first be deleted.

• For radio broadcast stations, up to 24 station titles

(including both FM and AM) can be stored in memory.

• When you want to erase a title, enter the "

into all spaces.

• The CD Changer title length or memory capacity

varies depending upon the model being used.

• Removing power from the unit may delete these titles.

Use caution when manipulating the power cord.

" symbol

4 Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2

seconds to erase the disc title displayed.

5 Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.

NOTE

• You cannot erase a CD-TEXT.

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Radio Operation

BAND SOURCE

TUNE/A.ME

DN g

f UP

Manual Tuning

1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio

frequency appears in the display.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the band:

→ F1 → F2 → AM

Preset buttons (1 through 6)

F

D.A.P.

Automatic Seek Tuning

1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio

frequency appears in the display.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the band:

→ F1 → F2 → AM

3 Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX

SEEK" and "SEEK" disappear from the display.

NOTE

The initial mode is DX SEEK.

4 Press the DN g or f UP button to move

downward or upward one step respectively until
the desired station frequency is displayed.

NOTE

The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo
FM station is tuned in.

3 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.

4 Press the DN g or f UP button to

automatically seek for a station downward or
upward respectively.
The unit will stop at the next station it finds.

Press the same button again to seek the next
station.

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Manual Storing of Station Presets

1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio

station you wish to store in the preset memory.

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.

Storing into Direct Access Preset
(D.A.P.) Band

A combination of radio stations in any band (up to
6 stations) can be manually preset into the D.A.P.
band.

3 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.

4 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 24 stations can be stored in the preset
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2,

AM and D.A.P.).

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.

Automatic Memory of Station
Presets

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.

3 Press and hold the A. ME button for at least 2

seconds.
The frequency on the display continues to
change while the automatic memory is in
progress. The tuner will automatically seek and
store 6 strong stations in the selected band.
They will be stored into presets 1 to 6 buttons in
order of signal strength.
When the automatic memory has been
completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in
the preset location No. 1.

NOTE

If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the
original station you were listening to before the auto
memory procedure began.

1 Press the "F" button to illuminate the FUNC

(Function) indicator.

2 Press the D.A.P. button until the D.A.P. indicator

appears.

Press the BAND button to select FM or AM.
The selected band will be displayed.
To memorize stations onto the D.A.P. band,
follow the steps for the automatic or Manual
Storing of Station Presets section above.

NOTE

This function can be used together with the Automatic
Memory Preset.

To cancel the D.A.P. mode, press the D.A.P.
button. The D.A.P. indicator will turn off.

3 Press the "F" button to activate the normal

mode. The FUNC indicator will turn off.

NOTE

Setting should be performed within 5 seconds after the
"F" button is pressed. The unit will automatically return
to the normal mode 5 seconds after pressing the "F"
button.

Tuning to Preset Stations

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired band is displayed.

To select the D.A.P. band, press the D.A.P. button
until the D.A.P. indicator appears in the display.

3 Press the station Preset button that has your

desired radio station in memory.
The display shows the band, preset number with
a triangle and frequency of the station selected.

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Radio Operation

F

Mono/Stereo Switching

1 Press the "F" button to illuminate the FUNC

(Function) indicator.

2 "ST" indicator appears when a stereo FM station

is tuned in.

Press the MONO button to switch from stereo to
monaural FM reception. This will help in reducing
the noise of weak FM Stereo broadcasts. Press
the MONO button again to return to the stereo
mode.

MONO

3 Press the "F" button to activate the normal

mode. The FUNC indicator will turn off.

NOTE

Setting should be performed within 5 seconds after the
"F" button is pressed. The unit will automatically return
to the normal mode 5 seconds after pressing the "F"
button.

14-EN

CD Player Operation

SOURCE

- / J

Opening and Closing the Movable
display

1 Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

(Movable display fully opened)

To close the movable display, press the c button
again.
The movable display will close.

NOTES

• Do not apply shock to the movable display when it is

open as it may result in malfunction of the unit.

• The display may be dim during low temperatures and

immediately after turning on the power. The brightness
will return to normal as time elapses.

• The display will stop at the set angle when closing.

CAUTION

Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display
while it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury.
The back of the movable display will get very warm
under normal operating conditions. This is not a
malfunction. Do not touch.

f UPDN g

c

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.

→ 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.

4 To eject the disc, press the c button.

NOTES

• Three-inch (8 cm) CD's can be used.

• If the CD does not eject, press c button again for

more than 3 seconds with the movable display open.

• Only com.pact discs containing the mark shown can
be used.

• We cannot fully guarantee the playback of CD-R (CD­Recordable). You cannot playback CD-RW (CD­ReWritable) on this unit.

Music Sensor (Skip)

Playback

1 Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

1 Momentarily press the DN g button once

during CD play to return to the beginning of the
current track. If you wish to access the beginning
of a track further back, repeatedly press until you
reach the desired track.

Press the f UP button once to advance to the
beginning of the next track. If you wish to access
the beginning of a track further ahead, press
repeatedly until the desired track is reached.

NOTE

The music sensor feature is functional in the play or
pause mode.

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CD Player Operation

SOURCE BAND

Disc Select buttons
(1 through 6)

DN g M.I.X.

f UP

F

Fast Forward and Backward

1 Press and hold the DN g or f UP button to

quickly move backward or forward until you
reach the desired section of the track.

Repeat Play

1 Press the RPT(Repeat) button to play back

repeatedly the track being played.
The RPT indicator appears and the track will be
played repeatedly.

Press the RPT button again and select OFF to
deactivate the repeat play.

NOTES

• If a CD Changer is connected and the REPEAT ALL
mode is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all
tracks on the disc selected.

REPEAT REPEAT ALL (OFF)

• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.

→→→

M.I.X. (Random Play)

1 Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause mode.

The M.I.X. indicator will illuminate and the tracks
on the disc will be played back in a random
sequence. After all the tracks on the disc have
been played back once, the player will begin a
new random sequence play until the M.I.X. mode
is cancelled.

RPT SCAN

NOTES

• If a CD Changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function
is connected, ALL M.I.X. will also be selectable.
In this mode, the tracks on all the CDs in the current
magazine will be included in the random playback
sequence.

→

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 FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.

→→

Scanning Programs

1 Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan

mode.
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played
back in succession.

To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and
deactivate the Scan mode.

NOTES

• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.

To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button
again to turn off the M.I.X.

16-EN

Controlling CD Changer (Optional)

Multi-Changer Selection

An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be
connected to the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/
CDA-7863/CDA-7862 if it is Ai-NET compatible.
With a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET
input of the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/
CDA-7862, the CD Changer will be controllable
from the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/
CDA-7862.
Using the KCA-400C (the Multi-Changer Switching
device) multiple changers can be controlled by the
CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862.
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page
17 for selecting the CD Changers.

NOTES

• The controls on the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/
CDA-7862 for CD Changer operation are operative only
when a CD Changer is connected.

• The "Changer" indicator illuminates in the CD Changer
mode.

1 Press the SOURCE button to activate the

CHANGER mode. The display shows the
"Changer", disc number and track number.

NOTE

The source indicator varies depending on the connected
source.

2 Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 6)

corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the
CD Changer. The selected disc number appears
in the display and CD playback starts.

NOTES

• After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the
same way as for the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/
CDA-7862 CD player.
For details, please see the CD Operation section.

• If the FUNC indicator is illuminated the Disc Select
buttons become nonfunctional.

When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:

To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the
procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD
Changer. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12,
first press the "F" button. This changes the "D"
indicator to "d". Then press the desired Preset
button. With the "F" button activated, the Preset
buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12
respectively.

Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD
Changers. When operating two or more changers,
the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device)
must be used. If you use 1 Switching device, you
can connect up to 4 CD Changers. If you use 2
Switching devices, you can connect up to 6 CD
Changers.

1 Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7965/

CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 to activate the
CD Changer mode.

Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the
Remote Control (RUE-4185) to activate the CD
Changer mode. Proceed to Step 3 below to
select the desired CD Changer.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RUE-4185

2 Press the BAND button on the CDA-7965/CDA-

7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 or the RUE-4185 to
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.

3 The CD Changer Selection mode remains active

for 3 seconds after Step 2 is performed. Press
the BAND button until the desired CD Changer
indicator appears on the display.

NOTE

If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display
will show "NO CHGRX".

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

Operation" section.

17-EN

Remote Control Operation

VOLUME

1
2

3
4

5

Controls on Remote Control
(CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863 only)

MUTE

PWR

ENT

CD-CHG

BAND

SOURCE A.PROC

PROG

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RUE-4185

6
7
8

9
!

#

"

1 Mute Button

Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB
instantly. Press the button again to cancel.

2 Power Switch

Press the switch to turn the power on/off.

3 -/J Button

Press the button to switch between the Play and
Pause modes for CD.

4 CD Changer Button

Press the button to change to the CD changer
operation.

5 Band/Programme Button

Radio mode: BAND Button
Press the button and the band will change as
shown below.

→ F1 → F2 → AM

6 Volume Adjustment Buttons

To increase the volume level:
Press the L button
To decrease the volume level:
Press the K button

7 8 Button

Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in
ascending order, stations programmed into the
radio's presets as shown below.

→ 1 → 2 ... 6

8 g Button

Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button
CD mode: Press the button to go back to the
beginning of the current track.

9 f Button

Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button
CD mode: Press the button to advance to the
beginning of the next track.

! 9 Button

Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in
descending order, stations programmed into the
radio's presets as shown below.

→ 6 → 5 ... 1

CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) Button
Press the button to select a disc in descending
order.

" Source Button

Press to select the audio source.

# Audio Processor Button∗∗

Press the button to call the external audio
processor mode.∗

∗

For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the
Owner's Manual of the external audio processor you
purchased.

∗∗ This button is used in conjunction with an optional Ai-

NET processor.

CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button
Press the button to select a disc in ascending
order.

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Battery Replacement

Applicable battery: Use two "AAA" sized dry
batteries or equivalent.

1 Opening the battery cover

Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing
outward.

2 Replacing the battery

Put the batteries in the case observing the
polarities as illustrated.

e

d

d

e

3 Closing the cover

Push the cover as illustrated until a click is
heard.

19-EN

Information

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.

• Vehicle's ignition is off.

- If connected following instructions, the unit will not
operate with the vehicle's ignition off.

• Improper power lead connections.

- Check power lead connections.

• Blown fuse.

- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace
with the proper value if necessary.

• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to
interference noise etc.

- Press the Reset switch with a ball-point pen or other

pointed article.

Radio

Unable to receive stations.

• No antenna or open connection in cable.

- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;

replace the antenna or cable if necessary.

Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.

• You are in a weak signal area.

- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.

• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the
antenna may not be grounded and connected properly.

- Check your antenna connections; make sure the

antenna is properly grounded at its mounting location.

• The antenna may not be the proper length.

- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken,

replace the antenna with a new one.

Broadcast is noisy.

• The antenna is not the proper length.

- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.

• The antenna is poorly grounded.

- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its

mounting location.

CD

CD Player/Changer not functioning.

• Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F)
for CD.

- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to

cool.

CD playback sound is wavering.

• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.

- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate

(about 1 hour).

CD insertion not possible.

• A CD is already in the CD player.

- Eject the CD and remove it.

• The CD is being improperly inserted.

- Make sure the CD is being inserted following

instructions in the CD Player Operation section.

Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.

• The CD has been damaged.

- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in

your unit can cause damage to the mechanism.

CD playback sound skips due to vibration.

• Improper mounting of the unit.

- Securely re-mount the unit.

• Disc is very dirty.

- Clean the disc.

• Disc has scratches.

- Change the disc.

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 above­mentioned solution does not solve the problem,
consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.

20-EN

Indication for CD Changer

Specifications

HI TEMP

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

- The indicator will disappear when the temperature
returns to within operation range.

ERROR - 01

• Malfunction in the CD Changer.

- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject
button and pull out the magazine.
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your
Alpine dealer.

• Magazine ejection not possible.

- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does
not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

ERROR - 02

• A disc is left inside the CD Changer.

- Press the Eject button to activate the eject function.
When the CD Changer finishes the eject function,
insert an empty CD magazine into the CD Changer to
receive the disc left inside the CD Changer.

NO MAGZN

• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.

- Insert a magazine.

NO DISC

• No indicated disc.

- Choose another disc.

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 87.7 – 107.9 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB
Stereo Separation 45 dB
Capture Ratio 2.0 dB

AM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 530 – 1,710 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 22.5 µV/27 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Frequency Response 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.008% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range 95 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB
Channel Separation 85 dB (at 1 kHz)

REMOTE CONTROL

(CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863 only)

Battery Type AAA batteries (2 pcs.)

REMOTE CONTROL SIZE

(CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863 only)

Width 56 mm (2-1/4")
Height 14 mm (9/16")
Depth 105 mm (4-1/8")
Weight 50 g (1.8 oz)

GENERAL

Power Requirement 14.4 V DC

(11–16 V allowable)

Maximum Power Output 60 W × 4 (CDA-7864/

CDA-7863 only)
45 W × 4 (CDA-7862 only)

Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4V/10 k ohms

(CDA-7965 only)
5V/10 k ohms
(CDA-7864/CDA-7863 only)
2V/10 k ohms

(CDA-7862 only)
Bass ±14 dB at 60 Hz
Treble ±14 dB at 10 kHz
Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)

CHASSIS SIZE

Width 178 mm (7")
Height 50 mm (2")
Depth 155 mm (6-1/8")

NOSEPIECE SIZE

Width 170 mm (6–3/4")
Height 46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth 19 mm (3/4")

Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and
design are subject to change without notice.

21-EN

Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please
read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this
manual thoroughly for proper use.

Warning

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.

Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire
or product damage.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do
so may result in fire, etc.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM
THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due
to electrical shorts.

DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED
IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.

Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual
to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring
that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering
wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely
hazardous.

DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.

Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying
capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN
DRILLING HOLES.

When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take
precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes,
fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such
precautions may result in fire.

DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR
STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND
CONNECTIONS.

Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or
any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER
be used for installations or ground connections. Using
such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause
fire etc.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS OR
SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT
HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE
STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.

Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper
movement etc. and results in serious accident.

Caution

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY
EXPERTS.

The wiring and installation of this unit requires special
technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always
contact the dealer where you purchased this product to
have the work done.

USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL
THEM SECURELY.

Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of
other than designated parts may damage this unit internally
or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause
parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.

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 INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH
MOISTURE OR DUST.

Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence
of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into
this unit may result in product failure.

Precautions

• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post
before installing your CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/
CDA-7862. This will reduce any chance of damage to the
unit in case of a short-circuit.

• Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the
diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to
malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

• When making connections to the vehicle's electrical system,
be aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for
this unit. When connecting the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/
CDA-7863/CDA-7862 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse
for the intended circuit of the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA­7863/CDA-7862 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-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 uses
female RCA-type jacks for connection to other units (e.g.
amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may need an
adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your
authorized ALPINE dealer for assistance.

• Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker
cables to each other or to the vehicle body.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the
space provided below and keep it as a permanent
record. The serial number plate is located on the
bottom of the unit.

SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

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Installation

Metal plate

Detachable
Front panel

Caution

When you install this unit in your car, do not remove
the Detachable Front Panel.
If the Detachable Front Panel is removed during
installation, you might press too hard and warp the
metal plate that holds it in place.

1

Remove the Detachable Front Panel (refer to page

4). Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see
"Removal" on this page).
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.

Mounting Sleeve
(Included)

Dashboard

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CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862

2

Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming
from the left rear of the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA­7863/CDA-7862. Connect all other leads of the CDA­7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 according to
details described in the CONNECTlONS section.

Slide the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA­7862 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.

Removal

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.

3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do

so.

<JAPANESE CAR>

Hex Nut (M5)

∗∗

Bolt Stud

Metal
Mounting
Strap

Ground Lead

Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (
attached to the vehicle's chassis.

NOTE

For the screw marked **, use an appropriate screw for
the chosen mounting location.

∗

Chassis

CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/
CDA-7863/
CDA-7862

) already

∗

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Installation and Connections

Connections

,

Choke coil

(CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/
CDA-7863 only)

(CDA-7862 only)

+

=

Ai-NET

NORM EQ/DIV

+

(CDA-7965/
CDA-7864/
CDA-7863 only)

Blue

Blue/White

Pink/Black

Orange

Red

Yellow

9

Black

(CDA-7864/CDA-7863/
CDA-7862 only)

!

POWER ANT

REMOTE

TURN-ON

AUDIO

INTERRUPT IN

ILLUMINATION

IGNITION

BATTERY

GND

SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT

SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT

Gray

Gray/
Black

Violet/
Black

Violet

Green

Green/
Black

White/
Black

White

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

"

#

$

%

&

(

)

~

Antenna

To power antenna

To amplifier or equalizer

To vehicle phone

To the instrument cluster
illumination lead

Ignition Key

Battery

Speakers

Front right

Rear right

Rear left

Front left

-

CD Changer
(Sold Separately)

.

/

:

<

<

<

(CDA-7965 only)

;

<

(CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

∗ 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 7.

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Amplifier

Amplifier

Amplifier

Amplifier

Speakers

Front Left

Front Right

Rear Left

Rear Right

Subwoofers

Rear or
Subwoofers

∗

1 Antenna Receptacle
2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power
antenna, if applicable.

3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor.

4 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)
5 Illumination Lead (Orange)

This lead may be connected to the vehicle's
instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow
the backlighting of the CDA-7965/CDA-7864/CDA­7863/CDA-7862 to dim whenever the vehicle's lights
are turned on.

6 Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)

Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle's
fuse box or another unused power source which
provides (+)12V only when the ignition is turned on
or in the accessory position.

7 Battery Lead (Yellow)

Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the
vehicle's battery.

NOTE(CDA-7864/CDA-7863 only)

Use an extension battery lead (20A)(sold separately) and
connect it directly to the positive (+) side of the vehicle's
battery.

8 Ground Lead (Black)

Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the
vehicle. Make sure the connection is made to bare
metal and is securely fastened using the sheet metal
screw provided.

9 Fuse Holder

(5A ...... CDA-7965 only)

(20A .... CDA-7864/CDA-7863 only)

(15A .... CDA-7862 only)

! Power Supply Connector
" Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)

(CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

# Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/

Black) (CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

$ Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/

Black) (CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

% Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)

(CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

& Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)

(CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

( Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/

Black) (CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

) Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/

Black) (CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

~ Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)

(CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

+ Ai-NET Connector

Connect this to the output or input connector of other
product (CD Changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with
Ai-NET.

NOTE

You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional
Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this
component.

, DC/DC Converter (CDA-7965 only)

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.

- Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)
. Front Output RCA Connectors
/ Rear Output RCA Connectors (CDA-7965 only)

RED is right and WHITE is left.

: Subwoofer RCA Connectors (CDA-7965 only)

RED is right and WHITE is left.

; Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors

(CDA-7864/CDA-7863/CDA-7862 only)

RED is right and WHITE is left.

< RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)
= System Switch

When connecting an equalizer or divider using Ai­NET feature, place this switch in the EQ/DIV
position. When no device is connected, leave the
switch in the NORM position.

NOTE

Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing
the switch position.

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 the coating if necessary) of the car chassis.

• If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries

various Alpine noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.

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