Alpine CDA-7876RB, TDA-7587R, TDA-7588RB Owner Manual

CDA-7876RB
CDA-7873R

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FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver

TDA-7588RB
TDA-7587R

FM/MW/LW/RDS Cassette Receiver

• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor
Gebrauch des Gerätes.

• MODE D'EMPLOI
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.

• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.

• ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il
attrezzatura.

• ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING
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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)

Meiyi Printing Factory, Dalian, China
No. 28 Chang Qing Street, Xi Gang District, Dalian, China

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)

68P01434K31-O

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CD changer for CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
CD-W echsler für CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
Changeur CD pour CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-

7587R.
Cambiador de CD para CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
Cambia CD per CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
CD-växlare för CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588R B/TDA-7587R.

CHA-S624

CD changer for CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
CD-Wechsler für CD A-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
Changeur CD pour CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-

7587R.
Cambiador de CD para CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
Cambia CD per CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
CD-växlare för CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.

You cannot connect to CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TD A-7588R B/TD A-7587R.
Il est impossible de se raccorder au CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-

7588RB/TDA-7587R.
No es posible conectarlo a CDA-7876RB/CD A-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
Ein Anschluß an CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R

ist nicht möglich.
Non è possibile effettuare il collegamento a CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/

TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R.
Du kan inte ansluta till CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TD A-7588RB/TD A-7587R.

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 except CHM-S620 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.

Von Alpine CD-Wechslern haben Sie mehr!

Mehr Musikauswahl, mehr Vielseitigkeit, mehr Komfort.

Mit einem Alpine CD-Wechsler erweitern Sie die Musikauswahl Ihres Systems. Sämtliche Modelle außer dem Modell CHM-M620
lassen sich von einer Alpine-Bedieneinheit aus steuern und liefern hervorragende Klangqualität. Der CHA-S624 ist ein Ai-NET­kompatibler Hochleistungs-Wechsler für 6 CDs mit dem neuen M-DAC, Digitalausgang für Glasfaserkabel, CD-Titelspeicher für 150
Titel und CD-TEXT. Das Ai-NET-Modell CHA-1214 nimmt 12 CDs auf, und der M-Bus-kompatible CHM-S620 ist ein superkompakter
Wechsler für 6 CDs.

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 sauf le
modèle CHM-S620 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 M-Bus 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 excepto el modelo CHM-S620
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.

I caricatori CD Alpine danno di più!

Più scelta, più versatilità, più comodità.

Un caricatore CD Alpine offre maggiore scelta. Tutti i modelli eccètto il modello CHM-S620 possono essere controllati tramite le unità
di controllo Alpine e producono un suono di qualità eccellente. CHA-S624 è un caricatore a 6 dischi Ai NET compatibile e dotato di un
nuovo M DAC, di un'uscita ottica digitale, memorizzazione dei titoli di 150 dischi e CD TEXT. Il modello CHA-1214 Ai NET può
contenere un massimo di 12 dischi, mentre il modello CHM-S620 M-Bus è un caricatore a 6 dischi ultra compatto.

Alpines CD-växlare ger mer!

Fler musikval, mer variation, större bekvämlighet.

Med Alpines CD-växlare i systemet får du större musikalisk valfrihet. Alla modeller utom modell CHM-S620 kan styras från Alpines
huvudenheter och ger enastående ljudkvalitet. CHA-S624 är en högpresterande växlare för 6 skivor med en ny M D/A-omvandlare,
kompatibel med Ai-NET, optisk digitalutgång, titelminne för 150 skivor och CD-TEXT. Modellen CHA-1214 Ai-NET rymmer 12 skivor
och modellen CHM-S620 M-Bus är en superkompakt växlare för 6 skivor.

Contents

ENGLISH

Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

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

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

Basic Operation

Detaching the Front Panel..................................5

Attaching the Front Panel ..................................5

Initial System Start-Up ......................................5

Turning Power On and Off ................................6

Display Angle Adjustment .................................6

Adjusting Volume/Balance(Between Left and

Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear) .........7

Selecting BBE Mode ......................................... 7

Adjusting Source Signal Level ..........................7

Changing Backlighting Colour

(CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only) ....................7

Dimmer Control .................................................8

Subwoofer On and Off.......................................8

Sound (Beep) Guide Function ...........................9

Turning Mute Mode On/Off...............................9

Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)......................10

Demonstration..................................................10

Setting the Bass Control ..................................11

Setting the Treble Control................................11

Setting the Bass Forward .................................12

Defeat...............................................................12

Blackout Mode On and Off

(CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only) ............12

Adjusting the built-in Crossover......................13

Switching the Display Modes

(CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only) ............13

Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern

(CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only) ..................13

Radio Operation

Switching the Tuner Mode...............................14

Manual Tuning................................................. 14

Automatic Seek Tuning ...................................15

Manual Storing of Station Presets ................... 15

Automatic Memory of Station Presets.............16

Tuning to Preset Stations .................................16

RDS Operation

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving

RDS Stations ................................................17

Recalling Preset RDS Stations.........................18

Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ......18

Receiving Traf f ic Information..........................19

PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ......................19

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing

CD or Radio..................................................20

Priority PTY (Programme Type)......................20

Turning Emergency Alarm On or Off..............21

Displaying Radio Text ..................................... 21

CD Player Operation

(CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R only)

Opening and Closing the Movable display...... 22

Playback...........................................................22

Music Sensor (Skip).........................................23

Fast Forward and Backward ............................23

Repeat Play ......................................................23

M.I.X. (Random Play) .....................................23

Scanning Programmes .....................................23

Displaying the Title/Text..................................24

Titling Discs.....................................................24

Erasing Disc Title.............................................25

CD Text Scroll Setting .....................................25

Cassette Player Operation

(TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)

Inserting/Ejecting Cassette ..............................26

Normal Play and Pause ....................................26

Dolby B NR (Noise Reduction).......................26

Repeat Play ......................................................26

Blank Skip (B.SKIP)........................................26

Fast Forward and Rewind ................................27

Scanning Programmes .....................................27

Manual Reverse ...............................................27

Programme Sensor (P.S.) .................................27

CD Changer Operation

Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ................28

Music Sensor (M.S.) Skip................................28

Fast Forward and Backward ............................29

Repeat Play on Single Track or Entire Disc ....29

M.I.X. (Random) Play .....................................29

Disc Scan .........................................................30

To Display CD Titles .......................................30

Titling Discs.....................................................30

Erasing Disc Title.............................................31

Searching for Titled Discs................................31

Multi-Changer Selection..................................31

Remote Control Operation (CDA-7876RB/

TDA-7588RB/TDA-7587R only)

Controls on Remote Control ............................32

Battery Replacement........................................33

Information

In Case of Difficulty ........................................34

Specifications...................................................36

Installation and Connections

Warning ............................................................37

Caution.............................................................37

Precautions.......................................................38

Installation .......................................................39

Connection .......................................................40

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborato­ries Licensing Corporation.

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. Al w ays
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.

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 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.

PRECAUTIONS

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 BATTERIES 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.

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.

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.

Installation Location

Make sure the CDA-7876RB/CDA-7873R/TDA-7588RB/
TDA-7587R will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

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

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

2-EN

Handling the Detachable Front Panel

• Do not expose to rain or water.

• Do not drop or apply shock.

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.

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.
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may
result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage
the player.

New Discs

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

Centre
Hole

Centre
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.

INCORRECT CORRECT

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.

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.

Disc StabilizerTransparent Sheet

3-EN

Tape Slack

Check and make sure any slack in the tape is taken up
before inserting the tape into the unit. A loose tape can get
caught in the mechanism and cause damage to the unit
and the tape itself. Tighten the tape by inserting a pencil
or a similar instrument into the spindle hole and turn until
all the slack has been taken up.

Excessively Thin Tape

C-120 type cassette tapes are not recommended for use in
automobile tape players.

Precision Tape Mechanism

Prevent any foreign objects from entering the cassette
opening as the precision mechanism and tape head may be
damaged.
Never play dirty or dusty tapes – they can damage the tape
head.

Tape Head Cleaning

Periodic cleaning (approximately every 20 hours of use)
of the tape head with a wet type head-cleaning cassette
tape (available at audio stores) is necessary for best
performance.

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of
the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. If the
fuse blows more than once, carefully check all electrical
connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle's
voltage regulator checked.

4-EN

1

POWER RESET

Basic Operation

Basic

Detaching the Front Panel

1 Press and hold the POWER button at least 3

seconds to turn off the power.

2 Press the (Release) button at left side 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 on the back of the
front panel), 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.

• Controlable with Remote Control

(CDA-7873R only)

This unit can be controlled with an optional
Alpine remote control. For details, consult your
Alpine dealer.
Point the optional remote control transmitter at
the remote control sensor.

Remote control sensor

•

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.

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.

2

1

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.

5-EN

Basic

POWER TUNE MODE/BBE

g DN f UP

SETUP ANGLE 89

Basic Operation

About Demonstration

This unit is equipped a Demonstration function.
Soon after resetting the unit or after turning the
unit on the first time, the demonstration starts
automatically.
To cancel the demonstration, refer to
“Demonstration” on page 10.

Turning Power On and Off

1 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

NOTE

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

The volume level gradually increases to the previous
level you were listening to before the unit was turned
off. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 3
seconds to turn off the unit.

NOTE

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

c

Display Angle Adjustment

Movable display

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

1 Press the ANGLE 89 button to adjust the angle

of the movable display.

NOTES

• The display will close a half minute after the ignition

key is turned to the OFF position.

• The adjusted angle of the display is stored in memory.

There is no need to re-adjust the angle when the power
is turned back on.

CAUTION

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

6-EN

Basic

Adjusting V olume/Balance
(Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)

1 Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob

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

→ BAL → FAD → VOL

NOTES

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

within 5 seconds after selecting the 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.

NOTE

When the temperature inside the unit rises, the volume
may decrease momentarily. This is not a malfunction.

Selecting BBE Mode

The BBE (Barcus Berry Electronics) processor
installed in this unit is designed to correct the
phase distortion inherent in most loudspeaker
designs. Ensuring the phase integrity of the signal
driving the speakers improves the accurate
reproduction of the sound.

1 Press and hold the BBE button for at least 2

seconds to turn on and off the BBE mode.

2 In BBE mode, press the MODE (Audio Control)

knob to select the BBE adjusting mode.
Each press changes the adjusting mode.

3 To change to a desired BBE level, rotate the

MODE (Audio Control) knob.
The BBE level can be changed from +1 to +3.

NOTE

The initial mode is +2.

Adjusting Source Signal Level

If the difference in volume level between the CD
player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM
signal level as follows.

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"FM-LV."
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the
modes as follows:
→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER

DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ← SUB ← DIM ←

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only

NOTE

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

3 Press the TUNE button to select the FM signal

level mode. Each press toggles between "FM-LV
HI" (High) and "FM-LV LO" (Low).

4 Press the SETUP button to activate the normal

mode.

Changing Backlighting Colour

CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R only

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

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

NOTE

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

→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER

DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ← SUB ← DIM ←

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode

between "AMBER ON" (amber) and "AMBER
OFF" (green).

∗

∗

4 Press the SETUP button to set the selected

mode.

7-EN

Basic

TUNE

g DN f UP

SETUP

Basic Operation

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 SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

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

→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER

DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ← SUB ← DIM ←

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only

NOTE

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

MODE

Subwoofer On and Off

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"SUB (Subwoofer)."
Each press of the f UP button changes the
modes as shown:

→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER

DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ← SUB ← DIM ←

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only

NOTE

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

∗

3 Press the TUNE b utton to toggle mode betw een

"SUB-W ON" and "SUBW OFF."

4 Press the SETUP button after setting the SUB-W

ON.

∗

3 Press the TUNE b utton to select the Dimmer

mode.
Each press toggles between "DIM AUTO" and
"DIM MANU."

4 Press the SETUP button to activate the normal

mode.

8-EN

5 Press the MODE (Audio Control) knob

repeatedly to select the SUB-W mode.

→ SUB-W → BAL

VOL ← FAD ←

If an Ai-NET compatible processor with
Subwoofer output is connected:
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBW
NOR (0°) or SUBW REV (180°) by pressing the
g DN button or the f UP button.

6 Rotate MODE (Audio Control) knob until the

desired sound is obtained in each mode.

Basic

Sound (Beep) Guide Function

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

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

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 g DN button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER

DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ← SUB ← DIM ←

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only

3 Press the TUNE b utton to toggle the mode

between "BEEP ON" and "BEEP OFF."

NOTE

The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.

4 Press the SETUP button to set the selected

mode.

Turning Mute Mode On/Off

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 SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button to select the "MUTE"

mode. Each press changes the modes as sho wn:

→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER

∗

DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ← SUB ← DIM ←

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only

NOTE

If you press the g DN 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 "MUTE OFF" modes.

NOTE

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

∗

4 Press the SETUP button again to return to

normal operation.

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SOURCE

g DN

f UP

TUNE

CENTER f

MODE/BAND

SETUP

Basic Operation

Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)

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.

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

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

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

NOTE

When using the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C), you
can connect two external inputs. To select the mode,
press the BAND button on the unit.

Demonstration

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 g DN button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER∗ → DIM → SUB

DEMO ← AUX (AUX Mode Display Setting

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only
∗∗ Displayed after AUX ON is set.

∗∗

) ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ←

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

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

• When connecting the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-

410C), you can set two AUX mode displays.

4 Press the SETUP button to return to the normal

mode.

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

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button to select the "DEMO"

mode. Each press changes the modes as
shown:

→ FM-LV → REG → PTY31 → HI-FI/NORMAL/STABLE → AMBER

DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ← BEEP ← SUB ← DIM ←

∗ CDA-7873R/TDA-7587R Only

NOTE

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

∗

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3 Press the TUNE b utton 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. The DEMO mode
then begins.

NOTE

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

4 Press the SETUP button again to return to

normal operation.

Setting the Bass Control

You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to
create your own tonal preference.

1 Press the CENTER f button to select the BASS

(bass Centre frequency) control mode.

→ BASS → TREBLE → OFF

2-1

Setting the bass Centre frequency:
Press the g DN or f UP button to select
the desired bass centre frequency.

→ 60Hz → 70Hz → 80Hz → 90Hz

180Hz ← 150Hz ← 130Hz ← 100Hz ←

Emphasizes the displayed Bass frequency
ranges.

Setting the Treble Control

You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis
to create your own tonal preference.

1 Press the CENTER f button select on the

TREBLE (treble Centre frequency) control mode.

→ BASS → TREBLE → OFF

2-1

Setting the treble Centre frequency:
Press g DN or f UP button to select the
desired treble centre frequency.

→ 10kHz → 12.5kHz → 15kHz → 17.5kHz

Emphasizes the displayed Treble frequency
ranges.

2-2

Setting the treble Level:
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to select
the desired Treble Level (-7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble frequency.

NOTES

• If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Treble

control setting will be turned off automatically.

• The settings of the Treble will be individually

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

2-2

Setting the bass Band Width (Q-Factor):
Press the BAND button to select the desired
bass Band Width.

→ B.Width1 → B.Width2→ B .Width3 → B.Width4

(Wide)←→(Narrow)

Changes the bass boost band width to narrow or
wide. A wide setting will boost a wide range of
frequencies above and below the centre
frequency. A narrower setting will boost only
frequencies near the centre frequency.

2-3

Setting the bass Level:
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to select
the desired bass Level (-7~+7).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass
frequency.

NOTES

• If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Bass

control setting will be turned off automatically.

• The settings of the Bass will be individually

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

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Basic Operation

DISP/ B.OUT (CDA-7876RB/TDA-7588RB only)

g DN

f UP

X-OVERB-FWD/DEFEAT

Setting the Bass Forward

The Bass Forward function shifts the low
frequency's energy component to the front. This
moves the high energy, dynamic bass sound to
the front sound stage.

1 Press the B-FWD button to activate the Bass

Forward setting mode.

2 Press the DN g button or f UP button to

select the Bass Forward level.

OFF ←→ 1 ←→ 2 ←→ 3

....

(Less ←

NOTE

If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the setup
menu returns to the normal audio display.

Defeat

By setting Defeat ON, all previously adjusted
settings will return to the factory defaults.

→ More)

Blackout Mode On and Off

CDA- 7876RB/TDA-7588RB only

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

1 Press and hold the B.OUT button for at least 3

seconds to start the blackout mode. By doing so
the display will be turned off.

NOTE

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

To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the
B.OUT button for at least 3 seconds.

1 Press the DEFEAT button for more than 3

seconds to turn Defeat on.
To cancel Defeat, press the DEFEAT button

again for more than 3 seconds.

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