Alpine CDA-7969, CDA-7867 User Manual

CDA-7969
CDA-7867

FM/AM CD Player
FM/AM CD Receiver

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-8501, Japan

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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)

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

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01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Cedex, France

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

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CD changer for CDA-7969/
CDA-7867
Changeur CD pour CDA-7969/
CDA-7867
Cambiador de CD para CDA-7969/
CDA-7867

CD changer for CDA-7969/
CDA-7867
Changeur CD pour CDA-7969/
CDA-7867
Cambiador de CD para CDA-7969/
CDA-7867

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

Opening the Front Panel ................................... 4

Hiding the Front Panel ...................................... 4

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

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

Display Angle Adjustment ................................ 4

Setting the Front Panel closing mode ............... 5

Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and

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

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

Displaying Time................................................5

Setting Time...................................................... 5

Changing Lighting Color .................................. 6

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

Subwoofer On and Off...................................... 6

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

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

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

Digital Output On and Off (CDA-7969 only)...7

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

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

Adjusting the built -in Audio Processor ............ 9

Blackout Mode On and Off...............................9

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

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

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

Searching for Titled Discs/Titled Stations/

CD T ext Discs..............................................11

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

Selecting DHE Mode ...................................... 12

Equalizer Presets............................................. 12

Adjusting the Equalizer Settings..................... 13

Memorizing the Equalizer Settings................. 13

Recalling the Memorized Equalizer ............... 13

Memorizing the Time Correction Setting ....... 13

ENGLISH

Recalling the Memorized Time Correction

Setting.......................................................... 13

Adjusting the Time Correction ....................... 14

Radio Operation

Manual Tuning................................................ 15

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

Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 16

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

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

Band............................................................. 17

Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 17

Mono/Stereo Switching .................................. 17

CD Player Operation

Opening and Closing the Movable display..... 18

Playback.......................................................... 18

Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 19

Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 19

Repeat Play ..................................................... 19

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 19

Scanning Programs ......................................... 19

Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 20

Multi-Changer Selection................................. 21

Remote Control Operation

Controls on Remote Control ........................... 22

Battery Replacement....................................... 23

Information

In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 24

Specifications.................................................. 25

Installation and Connections

Warning ........................................................... 26

Caution............................................................ 26

Precautions...................................................... 26

Installation ...................................................... 27

Connections .................................................... 28

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 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.

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.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result
in fire.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V
APPLICATIONS.

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

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 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

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 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

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 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.

Installation Location

Make sure the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 will not be installed
in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Correct Handling

Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you
will not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix
tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on
the disc.

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.

Center
Hole

Bumps

Center
Hole

New
Disc

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

Basic Operation

Audio Control MODE

TUNE

DN g f UPMUTE

Opening the Front Panel

1 Press the Open button on the Front Panel.

Open Button

NOTE

Hide the Front Panel if it does not come out within 6
seconds after the Open button has been pressed.
The power will turn off after the Front panel hiding.

PWRINTLZ CLK

c /HIDE

F1

F2

F

F6F5F4

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 and hold the PWR 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, in the tuner mode.

Hiding the Front Panel

1 Press the HIDE button on the Front Panel for at

least 3 seconds.

NOTES

• The Front Panel will stop moving if there is an

obstacle inside the compartment. In that case, remove
the obstacle and press the HIDE button again for at
least 3 seconds.

• The power will turn off after the Front panel hiding.

Initial System Start-Up

1 Immediately after installing or applying power to the

unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET switch
with a ballpoint pen or any other pointed object.

NOTE

This should be operated when the front panel is hidden.

RESET switch

NOTE

The RESET switch is also on the front panel (to the right
of the TITLE button).

4-EN

Display Angle Adjustment

Movable display

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

1 Press the F button, and when the FUNC

indicator blinks, adjust the movable display angle
by pressing button F1 (DOWN) or F2 (UP).

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 fr om the display while
it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury . The bac k
of the movable display will get very warm under normal
operating conditions. This is not a malfunction. Do not touch.

Setting the Front Panel closing mode

Audio Mute Function

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

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

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

NOTE

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

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between

CLOSE AUTO and MANU.

• CLOSE AUTO: The Front Panel automatically
closes when ACC is on OFF.

• CLOSE MANU: The Front Panel remains open
until closed manually.

4 When the setting is completed, press the INTLZ

button for at least 2 seconds to return to the
normal mode.

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

1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose the

desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

→ VOLUME → BALANCE → FADER

Activating this function will instantly lower the
volume level by 20 dB.

1 Press the MUTE button to activate the MUTE

mode. The audio level will decrease by about
20 dB.
Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the
audio back to its previous level

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

←

DISC TEXT
mode

TRACK
TEXT mode

TITLE mode

←

Setting Time

1 While the clock time is displayed, press and hold

the CLK (clock) button for at least 3 seconds.
The time indication will begin to blink.

NOTES

• If the MODE button is not pressed in 5 seconds after
selecting the BALANCE or FADER mode, the unit
automatically returns to the VOLUME mode.

• When the subwoofer mode is ON, its level may also be
adjusted.

2 Rotate the Audio Control knob until the desired

sound is obtained in each mode.

NOTE

Depending on the connected devices, some functions and
display indications do not work.

2 Press the F4 button while the time indication is

blinking to set seconds to "0".

3 Press the F5 button to adjust the hours while the

time indication is blinking.

4 Press the F6 button to adjust the minutes while

the time indication is blinking.
The time indication will stop blinking 5 seconds
after the last adjustment. The time will
automatically be set.

5-EN

Basic Operation

Audio Control MODE

TUNE DN g f UP

INTLZ CLK

Changing Lighting Color

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2 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 DN g button the display scrolls in
reverse sequence.

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

3

Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode between
AMBER ON (amber) and AMBER OFF (green).

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to set the selected mode.

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 at least 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

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

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

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 DIMMER AUTO
and DIMMER MANU.

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to activate the normal mode.

Subwoofer On and Off

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"SUB-W."
Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

NOTE

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 NORMAL (0°) or REVERS (180°).

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds after setting the SUB-W ON.

5 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the

SUB-W mode.

→ SUB-W → BALANCE

VOLUME ← FADER ←

6 Rotate Audio Control knob until the desired

sound is obtained in each mode.

6-EN

Sound (Beep) Guide Function

CD T ext Scroll Setting

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

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 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.

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

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 at least 2

seconds 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.

This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc
and track name recorded on CD-Text discs. The
scrolling feature will work with names greater than
12 characters. This feature will not work for the 12
character titles that were input manually .

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds.
2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"SCR"(SCROLL).
Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

NOTE

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

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between

SCROLL AUTO and MANU.

• SCROLL AUTO: the display of CD text is
scrolled continuously.

• SCROLL MANU: the display is scrolled only when
a disc is loaded or when a track is changed and
the text information exceeds 12 digits.

4 When the setting is completed, press and hold

the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds to return
to the normal mode.

NOTES

• Initial mode is "SCROLL MANU".

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

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

• The display of CD text will scroll even for text less
than 12 characters.

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:

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT ∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

NOTE

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

3 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 at least 2

seconds again to return to normal operation.

Digital Output On and Off (CDA-7969 Only)

If an optional Digital Phase Processor with the
optic digital connector is Ai-NET connected, turn
the digital output on or off as described below.

1 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds.
2 Press the f UP button repeatedly to select "D-

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

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

NOTE

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

3 Press the TUNE button to select the D-OUT mode.

Each press toggles between the D-OUT ON and
D-OUT OFF.

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to activate the normal mode.

7-EN

Basic Operation

Audio Control

BLACK OUT DN gTUNE f UP

INTLZ/DISP A.PROCSOURCE

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 at least 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.

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUT

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX (

∗ CDA-7969 Only
∗∗ Displayed after AUX-IN ON is set.

AUX Mode Display Setting∗∗)

E → SCR

3 Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode

between AUX-IN ON and AUX-IN OFF.

NOTES

• The initial setting at the factory is AUX-IN OFF.

• You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the

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

4 Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to return to 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

Demonstration

This unit has a Demonstration feature which
simulates the display functions.

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:

→ AMBER → DIM → SUB-W → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT∗ ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ←

∗ CDA-7969 Only

NOTE

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

3 Press the TUNE button to turn on or of f the

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

If no button is 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 at least 2

seconds again to return to normal operation.

NOTE

When AUX-IN ON is selected, a CD Changer cannot be
used.

8-EN

Adjusting the built-in Audio
Processor

Y ou can change High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter,
and Sub Woofer Phase on this unit, so that you
can create your favorite sound effects.

1 Press and hold the A.PROC button for at least 3

seconds to enter Adjust Mode.

2 Within 5 seconds, press the DN g or f UP

button repeatedly to select the desired
parameter.

→ HPF → LPF∗ → SUB-W∗

Blackout Mode On and Off

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

1 Press and hold the BLACK OUT button for at

least 2 seconds to start the blackout mode. By
doing so the display will be removed.

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.

∗ When the subwoofer is turned OFF by using

this unit, LPF and phase are deactivated.

3 Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the

desired setting.

1. HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):

→ OFF ← → 63Hz ← → 80Hz ←→100Hz ←
→ 200Hz ← → 160Hz← → 125Hz ←

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

2. LPF(Setting the Low Pass Filter):

→ OFF ← → 63Hz ← → 80Hz ←→100Hz ←
→ 200Hz ← → 160Hz← → 125Hz←

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

3. SUB-W (Change the Subwoofer Phase):
NORMAL ↔ REVERS

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

NOTES

• If the battery is disconnected, all settings return to

factory default.

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

menu returns to the normal audio display.

Switching the Display Modes

1 Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to select the

desired Display pattern mode.
Each press changes the display patterns.

Pattern

Description

1

Normal pattern (Upward)
Mode Display

2

(Keeps showing the present operation
over and over.)

3

Normal pattern (Rightward)

4

Demonstration Display
Scan Display

5

(Repeats from Pattern 1 to Pattern 4
for every 5 seconds endlessly .)

6

Mode Display

7

Display OFF

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Basic Operation

Audio Control

- / J

TITLE

T.S.M.

Displaying the Title/T ext

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."

T ext: 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 DISPLA Y

CLOCK DISPLAY
TITLE DISPLAY

↓
↓
↓

∗2

f UPDN g

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

↓
↓
↓
↓
↓

∗1

∗1

∗2

compatible CD (when using an optional text
compatible). "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 CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for

the Text information to be displayed.

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Titling 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 Audio Control knob to select the

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

4 Press the -/J button to store the first character.

The first character will stop blinking and the
display will automatically advance to the next
character. When that character begins to blink,
you may choose the next letter or symbol of your
title.

5 Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the

titling. Pressing the -/J button after entering the
12th character, automatically stores the title into
memory.

When entering a title of less than 12 characters
(for example, 3 character title):
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,
the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to
step 6 to complete the title.

6 Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds to record the title.

NOTES

• The memory can store up to 150 titles for CD, CD

Changer and radio stations. If you try to store beyond
the limit, the display will show "FULL DATA." At this
point, no more titles can be stored.

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

titles must first be deleted.

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

into all spaces.

• The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made

within 10 seconds. The input mode will be cancelled if
no action is taken for over 10 seconds.

" symbol

Searching for Titled Discs/Titled
Stations/CD T ext Discs

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

1 Press 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 title/station title/CD Text disc.

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 .

NOTES

• This function cannot be performed when using a multi-

changer switching device.

• To search for a title from CD TEXT discs, first you

need to playback the CD TEXT disc at least once so
that it is registered in the unit’s memory.

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.

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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Basic Operation

7-Band

Digital Time Correction

Graphic EQ

f UPDN g

Selecting DHE Mode

Using digital signal processing technology , DHE
(Digital Harmonics Enhancer) operates on
harmonic components which determine tone and
coloration of the musical instruments. The
process operates independently on individual
frequency bands, so each instrument or vocal will
be distinct. Play back clarity is enhanced to
compensate for road noises which would normally
detract from the listener's enjoyment.

Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

DHE

F1 F2F

POWER mode:

Any of the DHE effects can be modified using
the Power Mode. Enhanced bass and high
frequencies will be added to the selected DHE
effect.

FINE mode:

Selecting the DHE fine mode will emphasize the
vocal/chorus sustain for clear sound
reproduction.

PWR – FINE mode:

Both the POWER mode and the FINE mode will
be activated simultaneously.

1 Press the DHE button for at least 2 seconds to

switch to the DHE mode.

2 Press the Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

within 10 seconds to select the desired mode.

F1: OFF (NON EFFECT)
F2: Beat MAX (DHE1)

Strong Low Frequency emphasis.

F3: Lyric MAX (DHE2)

Strong vocal emphasis.

F4: Beat MIX (DHE3)

Good balance between bass and vocals.

F5: Lyric MIX (DHE4)

Slight vocal emphasis.

F6: Phase MIX (DHE5)

Enlivens any genre.

3 Press the F button within 10 seconds to select

the desired mode.

→ POWER mode → FINE mode

PWR

-

FINE mode ←

Equalizer Presets

Six typical equalizer settings are preset at the
factory for a variety of musical source material.

1 Press the 7-Band Graphic EQ button to switch

to the EQ mode.

2 Press the Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

within 10 seconds to select the desired mode.

F1: FLAT

Flat frequency

F2: MALE (VOCAL)

Suppress higher frequencies

F3: FEMA (VOCAL)

Emphasize midrange

F4: POPS

Suppress midrange

F5: ROCK

Emphasize lows and highs

F6: NEWS

Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows

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Adjusting the Equalizer Settings

Y ou can modify the Equalizer settings to create a
response curve more appealing to your personal

taste.

Memorizing the Time
Correction Setting

1 Adjust the time correction setting.

(Refer to page 14)

1 Select the equalizer characteristic to adjust.

See Equalizer Presets (page 12).

2 Press and hold the 7-Band Graphic EQ button

for at least 2 seconds within 10 seconds of step 1.

3 Press either the F1 or F2 button within 10

seconds of step 2, to select the frequency band
to adjust.

→ 63Hz ←→ 160Hz ←→ 400Hz ←→ 1kHz ←

→ 16kHz ←→ 6.3kHz ←→ 2.5kHz ←

4 While the FUNC (Function) indicators is flashing,

press either the DN g button or the f UP
button to adjust to the desired level.
To adjust another frequency band, repeat the
above procedure.

NOTE

All band levels will become flat when the F6 button is
pressed.

Memorizing the Equalizer Settings

1 Recalls the manufacturer's settings of the

equalizer. In addition, allows you to store your
own sound preferences for later recall. (see this
page)

2 Press the F button within 10 seconds of step 1.
3 Within 10 seconds after operating step 2, press

and hold any one of the Preset buttons (F1
through F6) for at least 2 seconds.

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store other settings.

2 Press the F button within 10 seconds of step 1.
3 Within 10 seconds after operating step 2, press

and hold any one of the Preset buttons (F1
through F6) for at least 2 seconds. To memorize

further, repeat the step 1 to 3.

Recalling the Memorized Time
Correction Setting

1 Press the Digital Time Correction button to

switch to the Time Correction mode.

2 To recall your preset, pressing one of the Preset

buttons (F1 through F6) within 10 seconds

after the operation in step 1. You can recall the
memorized setting.

Recalling the Memorized Equalizer

1 Press 7-Band Graphic EQ button to switch to

the EQ mode.

2 Press the F button.
3 To recall your preset, pressing one of the Preset

buttons (F1 through F6) within 10 seconds
after the operation in Section 2. This provides
sound characteristics of your own design.

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Basic Operation

Preset buttons (F1 through F6)Digital Time Correction

f UPDN g

Adjusting the Time Correction

Time Correction:

The distance between the listener and the speakers in
a car vary widely due to the special conditions of the
mobile environment. This difference in the distances
from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the
sounds image and frequency characteristics. This is
caused by the time delay between the sound reaching
the listener's right versus the left ear.
To correct this, the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 is able to
delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to the
listener. This ef fectively creates a perception of
increased distance for those speakers. The listener
can be placed at an equal distance between the left
and right speakers for optimum staging.
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in a
step of 0.1 mS.

Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat

Adjust the time correction level of the front left
speaker to a high value and the rear right to zero or
a low value.

0.5 m
(19-11/16")

2.25 m
(88-9/16")

Here we calculate the time correction value for the front
right tweeter in the diagram at the left.
Conditions:
Farthest Speaker – listening position: 2.25 m (88-9/16")
Front right tweeter – listening postion: 0.5 m (19-11/16")
Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343* × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)
*Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C

In other words, giving the front right tweeter a time
correction value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if the distance
to the front right tweeter is the same as the distance to the
farthest speaker.

The sound is not balanced because the distance between
the listening position and the various speakers is different.
The difference in distance between the front right speaker
and the rear left speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").

5.1 (ms)

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F

Time correction eliminates the differences in the time
required for the sound to reach the listening position.
The time of the front right speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so
that its sound reaches the listening position at the same
time as the sound of other speakers.

Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats

Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to
almost the same level.

1 Sit in the listening position (driver's seat, etc.)

and measure the distance (in meters) between
your head and the various speakers.

2 Calculate the difference between the distance to

the farthest speaker and the other speakers.
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to
other speakers)

3 Divid the distances calculated for the speakers

by the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at
20˚C).
These values are the time correction values for
the different speakers.

4 Press the Digital Time Correction button for at

least 2 seconds to switch to the Time Correction
adjusting mode.

5 Select a speaker to be adjusted by pressing the

Preset buttons (F1 through F6) button within
10 seconds of step 1.

F1: F/L (Front Left Speaker)
F2: F/R (Front Right Speaker)
F3: R/L (Rear Left Speaker)
F4: R/R (Rear Right Speaker)
F5: S/L (Subwoofer Left)
F6: S/R (Subwoofer Right)

6 Adjust the time correction value by pressing the

DN g button or the f UP button within 10
seconds of step 5.
To adjust the time correction value for other
speaker, repeat the steps 5 and 6.

NOTE

Up to 6 time correction settings can be stored in the
available Presets.
Refer to "Memorizing the Time Correction Setting" on
page 13.

Radio Operation

SOURCEBAND

TUNE

DN g

Manual T uning

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:

→ FM1 → FM2 → 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.

f UP

Automatic Seek T uning

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:

→ FM1 → FM2 → AM

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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Radio Operation

SOURCE Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

BAND

A. ME

F

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

(F1 through F6) for at least 2 seconds until the

station frequency on the display blinks.

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.

F4F3

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 F1 to F6 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.

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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.

1 Press the F button to illuminate the FUNC

(Function) indicator.

2 Press the F3 (DAP) button until DAP turns on.

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 F4 (MONO) button to switch from

stereo to monaural FM reception. This will help in
reducing the noise of weak FM Stereo
broadcasts. Press the F4 button again to return
to the stereo mode.

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 F3 button.

3 Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

NOTE

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

Tuning to Preset Stations

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired band is displayed.

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.

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.

NOTE

You can call up the Preset stations by pressing the F1 or
F2 button while the FUNC indicator is lit.

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CD Player Operation

SOURCE

f UPDN g F3 F4 F5

Opening and Closing the Movable
display

1 Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

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.

c- / J

Playback

1 Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

2 Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically .
The movable display will close and playback will
begin.
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 T o pause playback, press the -/J button.

Pressing the -/J button again will resume
playback.

4 To eject the disc, press the c button.

NOTES

• The digital signal will be output from the Digital Output

Connector if the CD mode is on. (CDA-7969 only)

• Three-inch (8cm) CD's can be used.

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

more than 3 seconds with the movable display open.

• Only compact discs containing the mark shown can be

used.

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• We cannot fully guarantee the playback of CD-R (CD-

Recordable). You cannot playback CD-RW (CD­ReWritable) on this unit.

Music Sensor (Skip)

M.I.X. (Random Play)

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.

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 F4 (RPT) button to play back

repeatedly the track being played.
The track will be played repeatedly .

Press the F4 button again and select OFF to
deactivate the repeat play .

NOTES

• If a CD Changer is connected and the RPT ALL mode

is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on
the disc selected.

→ REPEAT ONE → REPEAT ALL → (off)

• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:

In CD changer mode, press the "F" b utton to illuminate
the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:

In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.

1 Press the F3 (MIX) button in the play or pause

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

To cancel M.I.X. play, press the F3 button again
to turn off the M.I.X.

NOTES

• If a CD Changer equipped with the MIX ALL function

is connected, MIX ALL will also be selectable.
In this mode, the tracks on all the CDs in the current
magazine will be included in the random playback
sequence.

→ MIX → MIX ALL → (off)

• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:

In CD changer mode, pr ess 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 F5 (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 F5 button and
deactivate the Scan mode.

NOTES

• In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:

In CD changer mode, press the "F" b utton to illuminate
the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

• In case a 12-disc CD changer is connected:

In CD changer mode, press the "F" button twice to
illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within
5 seconds.

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CD Player Operation

SOURCE

A. ME c

DN g

Select buttons (F1 through F6)

f UP

Controlling CD Changer (Optional)

An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be
connected to the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 if it is Ai­NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected
to the Ai-NET input of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867,
the CD Changer will be controllable from the
CDA-7969/CDA-7867.
Using the KCA-400C (the Multi-Changer Switching
device) multiple changers can be controlled by the
CDA-7969/CDA-7867.
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page
21 for selecting the CD Changers.

NOTES

•The controls on the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 for CD

Changer operation are operative only when a CD
Changer is connected.

•The "Changer" indicator illuminates in the CD Changer

mode.

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.

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 (F1 through F6)

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

NOTES

• After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the

same way as for the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 CD player.
For details, please see the CD Operation section.

• If the FUNC indicator is illuminated the Disc Select

buttons become nonfunctional.

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Multi-Changer Selection

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

1 Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7969/

CDA-7867 to activate the CD Changer mode.
Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the

Remote Control (RUE-4185) to activate the CD
Changer mode. Proceed to step 3 below to
select the desired CD Changer.

CD-CHG

BAND

SOURCE A.PROC

PROG

BAND SOURCE

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RUE-4185

2 Press the BAND button on the CDA-7969/CDA-

7867 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 CHANGER."

Alternatively press the BAND button on the
Remote Control until the desired changer
indicator appears on the display .

4 T o operate the selected changer, see "CD Player

Operation" section.

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Remote Control Operation

VOLUME

1
2

3
4

5

Controls on Remote Control

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/Program Button

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

→ FM1 → FM2 → 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.

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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.

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Indication for CD Changer

Specifications

HIGH-TEMP

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

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

ERROR

• 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.

• 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 MAGAZINE

• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.

- Insert a magazine.

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

Battery Type AAA batteries (2 pcs.)

REMOTE CONTROL SIZE

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

NO DISC

• No indicated disc.

- Choose another disc.

GENERAL

Power Requirement 14.4 V DC

(11–16 V allowable)

Maximum Power Output 45 W × 4 (CDA-7867 only)
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10 k ohms
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 165 mm (6–1/2")
Height 46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth 18 mm (11/15")

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

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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 BATTERY 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

HA VE THE WIRING AND INST ALLATION
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 pre v ent
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-7969/CDA-7867. 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 CD A­7969/CDA-7867 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for
the intended circuit of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 has the
appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt,
consult your ALPINE dealer.

• The CDA-7969/CDA-7867 uses female RCA-type jacks

for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having
RCA connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect
other units. If so, please contact your authorized
ALPINE dealer for assistance.

• 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:
INSTALLA TION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

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Installation

1

Mounting Sleeve
(Included)

Dashboard

CDA-7969/CDA-7867

Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming
from the left rear of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867.
Connect all other leads of the CDA-7969/CDA-7867
according to details described in the
CONNECTlONS section.

3

Lock Pin

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

No Pressure Here

No Pressure Here

2

Hex Nut (M5)

Metal
Mounting
Strap

∗

∗∗

Screw

Bolt Stud

Slide the CDA-7969/CDA-7867 into the dashboard.
When the unit is in place, make sure the locking pins
are fully seated in the down position. This can be
done by pressing firmly in on the unit while pushing
the locking pin down with a small screwdriver. This
ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not
accidentally come out from the dashboard.

Removal

1 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push

the locking pins to the "up" position (see above
drawing). As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out
on the unit to make sure it does not re-lock before
unlocking the second pin.

2 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.

<JAPANESE CAR>

Face Plate

Ground Lead

Chassis

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

NOTE

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

CDA-7969/
CDA-7867

) already

∗

CDA-7969/
CDA-7867

Ground Lead

Screws (M5 × 8)
(Included)

∗

Mounting Bracket

NOTE

Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot
using a screw (
chassis.

) already attached to the vehicle's

∗

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Installation and Connections

Connections

.

;

Amplifier

Speakers
Front Left

Front Right

/

;

Rear Left

Amplifier

Rear Right

:

+

,

;

Amplifier

-

CD Changer

Subwoofers

(Ai-NET)
(Sold Separately)

<

NORM
EQ/DIV

!

=

(CDA-7969
only)

Blue

Blue/White

Pink/Black

Orange

Red

Yellow

9

Black

POWER ANT

REMOTE

TURN-ON

AUDIO

INTERRUPT IN

ILLUMINATION

IGNITION

BATTERY

GND

1

2

3

Antenna

To power antenna
To amplifier or equalizer

4

To vehicle phone

5

6

7

Ignition Key

8

To the instrument cluster
illumination lead

Battery

(CDA-7867 only)

SPEAKER
RIGHT
FRONT

SPEAKER
RIGHT
REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT
FRONT

SPEAKER
LEFT
FRONT

Gray

Gray/
Black

Violet/
Black

Violet

Green

Green/
Black

White/
Black

White

"

#

Speakers

Front right

$

%

Rear right

&

(

Rear left

)

~

Front left

For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer On and Off" on page 6.

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1 Antenna Receptacle
2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

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

NOTE

This lead should be used only for controlling the
vehicle's power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on
an amplifier or a signal processor, etc.

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-7969/CDA-7867 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 (Y ellow)

Connect this lead to the positive (+) post 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

• CDA-7969 .... 7.5A

• CDA-7867 .... 15A

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

(CDA-7867 only)

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

Black) (CDA-7867 only)

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

Black) (CDA-7867 only)

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

(CDA-7867 only)

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

(CDA-7867 only)

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

Black) (CDA-7867 only)

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

(CDA-7867 only)

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

(CDA-7867 only)

+ Ai-NET Connector

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

NOTE

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

, DC/DC Converter

NOTES

• Do not install the converter at a location subjected to

water such as under the floor mat or air conditioner.
This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with other

audio cables. Doing so may induce noise into your
system.

- Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)
. Front Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

/ Rear Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

: Subwoofer RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

; 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.

= The Digital Output Connector (CDA-7969 only)

Connect this to any other optical digital products of
ALPINE.
The digital signal will be output when the CD mode is
on.

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10cm away from the car harness.

• Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.

• Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove the coating if necessary) of the car chassis.

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

various Alpine noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

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

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