Alpine CDM-7861 User Manual

CDM-7861

FM/AM Compact Disc Receiver

• OWNER'S MANUAL
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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)

Yamagata Printing Co., Ltd.
2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama,
Kanagawa, Japan

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Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany

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ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

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CD RECEIVER

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13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Cedex, France

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

MK14 5BU, U.K.

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Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32

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CD changer for CDM-7861
Changeur CD pour CDM-7861
Cambiador de CD para CDM-7861

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.
T ous les modèles peuvent être contrôlés à partir des autoradios Alpine et offrent une excellente qualité audio.
Le modèle CHA-S624 est un changeur 6 disques ultra performant compatible Ai-NET et équipé d'un
convertisseur N/A standard, d'une sortie optique numérique, d'une mémoire d'une capacité de 150 titres et de
la fonction CD TEXT. Le modèle CHA-1214 Ai-NET peut contenir 12 disques. Le modèle CHM-S620 M­Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact.

¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!

Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.

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

Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

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

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

Basic Operation

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

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

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

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

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

Subwoofer On and Off...................................... 5

Adjusting Volume/Bass/Treble/

Balance (Between Left and Right)/

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

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

Audio Mute Function........................................ 6

Selecting BBE Mode ........................................ 6

Setting Bass Frequency..................................... 6

Changing Display Pattern of Audio Level ........ 7

Displaying Time................................................ 7

Setting Time...................................................... 7

Radio Operation

Manual Tuning.................................................. 8

Automatic Seek Tuning .................................... 8

Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 9

Automatic Memory of Station Presets.............. 9

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

Band............................................................... 9

Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 9

ENGLISH

CD Player Operation

Opening and Closing the Movable display..... 10

Playback.......................................................... 10

Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 10

Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 11

Repeat Play ..................................................... 11

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 11

Scanning Programs ......................................... 11

Displaying and Scrolling CD Text .................. 11

Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 11

Information

In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 12

Specifications .................................................. 13

Installation and Connections

Warning ........................................................... 14

Caution............................................................ 14

Precautions...................................................... 14

Installation ...................................................... 15

Connections .................................................... 16

LIMITED W ARRANTY

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WARNING

WARNING

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

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

Any function that requires your prolonged attention
should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before
performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in
an accident.

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

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

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

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

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

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V
APPLICATIONS.

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

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.

CAUTION

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

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature

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

Moisture Condensation

You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the
player and wait about an hour for the moisture to
evaporate.

Damaged Disc

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

Maintenance

If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit
yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest
Alpine Service Station for servicing.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

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

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Never Attempt the Following

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

Installation Location

Make sure the CDM-7861 will not be installed in a
location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Handling the Detachable Front Panel

• Do not expose to rain or water.

• Do not drop or apply shock.

Inserting Discs

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

New Discs

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

Center
Hole

Center
Hole

New
Disc

Correct Handling

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

CORRECT

INCORRECT CORRECT

Disc Cleaning

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

Bumps

Outside
(Bumps)

Irregular Shaped Discs

Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and
never use any special shape discs.
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the
mechanism.

Disc Accessories

There are various accessories available on the market for
protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.
However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or
diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the
disc to be out of standard specifications and may create
operational problems. We recommend not using these
accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players.

Disc StabilizerTransparent Sheet

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Basic Operation

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Detaching the Front Panel

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

seconds to turn off the power.

2 Press the (Release) button at lower left

corner until the front panel pops out.

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

out.

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RESET button

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Remote Controllable

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

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Initial System Start-Up

Immediately after installing or applying power to the
unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET button
at right corner of the front panel.

NOTES

• The front panel may become hot in normal usage

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

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

carrying case.

Attaching the Front Panel

1 First, insert the right side of the front panel into

the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel
with the projections on the main unit.

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

firmly into the main unit.

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NOTE

Before attaching the fr ont 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.

Turning Power On and Off

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

unit.

NOTE

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

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

NOTE

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

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Display Angle Adjustment

Movable display

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

1 Press the ANGLE 8 or 9 button to adjust the

angle of the movable display.

NOTES

• The display will close a half minute after the ignition

key is turned to the OFF position.

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

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

CAUTION

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

Subwoofer On and Off

1 Press the INTLZ button for at least 3 seconds.
2 Press the Preset 1 button.

With each press, subwoofer is toggled On or Off.

NOTES

• Initial mode is "Subwoofer OFF."

• Set to "Subwoofer OFF" unless the subwoofer is used.

• When the subwoofer is turned on, the subwoofer

output level can be adjusted. For more details, refer to
the Adjusting V olume/Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader.

Adjusting V olume/Bass/T reble/
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:

→ VOL → BAS →TRE

FAD ← BAL ←

NOTES

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

seconds after selecting the BASS, TREBLE,
BALANCE, or FADER mode, the unit automatically
sets in the VOLUME mode.

• When the subwoofer, BBE mode is set to ON, the level

of the subwoofer, BBE can be adjusted.

2 Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob until the

desired sound is obtained in each mode.

NOTE

The settings of the Bass and Treble will be individually
memorized for each source (FM, AM and CD) until the
setting is changed. Depending on the connected devices,
some functions and display indications do not work.

Turning Loudness On/Off

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

1 Press and hold the MODE (Audio Control) knob

for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate
the loudness mode.
The display shows "LOUD ON" when the

loudness mode is activated.

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Basic Operation

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Audio Mute Function

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.

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 the BBE button to turn on the BBE mode.

Each press toggles between the BBE on and off
modes.

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Setting Bass Frequency

The bass control center frequency can be set at
60, 80, 100 or 200 Hz.

1 Press and hold the B.C. (Bass Control) button

for at least 3 seconds to turn on the bass control
settings.

2 Press the DN g or the f UP button to

select the desired Bass center frequency.
Each press changes the center frequency as
follows: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz and 200 Hz.

NOTE

If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the bass
control settings will be turned off automatically.

3 Press the B.C. (Bass Control) button for more

than 3 seconds to turn off the bass control
settings.

NOTE

Initial mode is 80Hz.

2 In BBE mode, press the BBE button for more

than 2 seconds to turn ON the BBE adjusting
mode.
To set the BBE adjusting mode to OFF, press the
BBE button for more than 2 seconds.

NOTE

In BBE adjusting mode, wait 5 seconds without pressing
any button. The BBE adjusting mode is turned OFF.

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.

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Changing Display Pattern of Audio
Level

1 Press the DISP button to turn the OLI ON.

The display pattern (Level indicator) will change.

Level indicator

OLI ON:
The level indicator bars light up from the left side
to the right side repeatedly in accordance with
the musical signals.

Press the DISP button again to turn the OLI OFF.
The indicator displays the volume level.

Displaying Time

1 Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the

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

Radio/Changer modes

Radio frequency or Playing
time mode

CD Player mode

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

Clock priority
mode

TRACK
TEXT mode

DISC TEXT
mode

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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.

2 Press the CT button while the time indication is

blinking to set seconds to "0".

3 Press the "H" button to adjust the hours while the

time indication is blinking.

4 Press the "M" 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.

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Radio Operation

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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:

→ F1 → F2 → AM

D.A.P./BAND

Preset buttons (1 through 6) f UP

Automatic Seek Tuning

1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio

frequency appears in the display.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

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

→ F1 → F2 → AM

3 Press the TUNE b utton repeatedly until "DX

SEEK" and "SEEK" disappear from the display.

NOTE

The initial mode is DX SEEK.

4 Press the DN g or f UP button to move

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

NOTE

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

3 Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and

SEEK indicators in the display.
With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both
strong and weak stations will be tuned in the
Auto-Seek operation.
Press again to return to the local mode. The DX
indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will
remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will
be tuned.

4 Press the DN g or f UP button to

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

Press the same button again to seek the next
station.

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Manual Storing of Station Presets

1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio

station you wish to store in the preset memory.

2 Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons (1

through 6) for at least 2 seconds until the

station frequency on the display blinks.

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

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

3 Press the Preset button into which you wish to

store the station while the frequency display is
blinking (within 5 seconds).
The display stops blinking once the station has
been memorized. The display shows the band,
preset No. with a triangle (9) and station
frequency memorized.

4 Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other

stations onto the same band.
To use this procedure for other bands, simply
select the band desired and repeat the
procedure.
A total of 24 stations can be stored in the preset
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2,

AM and D.A.P.).

NOTE

If you store a station in a pr eset memory which already
has a station, the current station will be cleared and
replaced with the new station.

Automatic Memory of Station
Presets

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.

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

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

NOTE

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

1 Press and hold the D.A.P. button for more than 2

seconds until the D.A.P. indicator appears.
Press the BAND button to select FM or AM.

The selected band will be displayed.
To memorize stations onto the D.A.P. band,
follow the steps for the Automatic or Manual
Storing of Station Presets section above.

NOTE

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

To cancel the D.A.P. mode, press and hold the
D.A.P. button for more than 2 seconds. The
D.A.P. indicator will turn off.

Tuning to Preset Stations

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired band is displayed.
To select the D.A.P. band, press and hold the

D.A.P. button for more than 2 seconds until the
D.A.P. indicator appears in the display.

3 Press the station Preset button that has your

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

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CD Player Operation

TITLE

SOURCE

RPT

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Opening and Closing the Movable
display

1 Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

(Movable display full y opened)

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

NOTES

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

open as it may result in malfunction of the unit.

• The display may be dim during low temperatures and

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

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

CAUTION

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

Disc Select
buttons
(1 through 6)

c

2 Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.
The movable display will close and playback will
begin.
When a disc is already inserted, press the
SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode.
The mode will change every time the button is
pressed.

→ TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER∗

(∗ Only when the CD changer is connected)

3 To pause playback, press the -/J button.

Pressing the -/J button again will resume
playback.

4 To eject the disc, press the c button.

NOTES

• Three-inch (8cm) CD's can be used.

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

more than three seconds.

• Only compact discs containing the mark shown can be

used.

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

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

Music Sensor (Skip)

Playback

1 Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

10-EN

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

Displaying and Scrolling CD Text

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

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

Repeat Play

1 Press the RPT(Repeat) button to play back

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

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

NOTE

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

→

NOTE

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

→

RPT RPT ALL OFF

→

M.I.X. (Random Play)

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

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

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

NOTE

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

Scanning Programs

1 Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan

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

While playing the audio CD with CD Text, the disc
and track names can be displayed and scrolled.

1 In CD mode , press the TITLE button repeatedly

to display Disc Text or Track Text.

NOTE

If your CD has no Text Information, NO TEXT appears.

2 Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds to scroll the information stored on the
disc.
After scrolling, the display returns to normal

mode.

NOTE

SCROLL: the display is scrolled only when a disc is
loaded or when a track is changed.

Controlling CD Changer (Optional)

If an optional Alpine 6-disc CD Changer is
connected to the 8-pin DIN connector (M-Bus) of
the CDM-7861, you can control the CD changer
using the CDM-7861.

NOTE

The CD controls on the CDM-7861 for the CD changer
operation are functional only when the CD Changer is
interconnected with the CDM-7861.

1 Press the SOURCE button to activate the

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

2 Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 6)

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

NOTES

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

same way as for the CD player.
For details, please see the CD Player Operation
section.

• If the "F" indicator is illuminated the Disc Select

buttons become nonfunctional.

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

NOTE

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

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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 button 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

HI TEMP

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

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

ERROR - 01

• Malfunction in the CD Changer.

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

• Magazine ejection not possible.

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

NO MAGZN

• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.

- Insert a magazine.

NO DISC

• No indicated disc.

- Choose another disc.

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 87.7 – 107.9 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB
Stereo Separation 35 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)

GENERAL

Power Requirement 14.4 V DC

(11–16 V allowable)

Maximum Power Output 45 W × 4
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms
Bass ±14 dB at 60 Hz
Treble ±14 dB at 10 kHz
Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)

CHASSIS SIZE

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

NOSEPIECE SIZE

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

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

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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 BOLTS OR
SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

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

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

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Caution

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY
EXPERTS.

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

USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL
THEM SECURELY.

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

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.

Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like
the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent
crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through
a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wires
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 CDM-7861. 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 CDM­7861 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended
circuit of the CDM-7861 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 CDM-7861 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:
INST ALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

Installation

Metal plate

Detachable
Front panel

Caution

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

1

Mounting Sleeve
(Included)

Dashboard

Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming
from the left rear of the CDM-7861. Connect all other
leads of the CDM-7861 according to details
described in the CONNECTlONS section.

3

Lock Pin

Slide the CDM-7861 into the dashboard. When the
unit is in place, make sure the locking pins are fully
seated in the down position. This can be done by
pressing firmly in on the unit while pushing the
locking pin down with a small screwdriver. This
ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not
accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the
Detachable Front Panel.

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CDM-7861

Remove the Detachable Front Panel (refer to page

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

2

Screw

Hex Nut (M5)

∗∗

Bolt Stud

Metal
Mounting
Strap

Ground Lead

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

NOTE

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

∗

Chassis

CDM-7861

) already

∗

Removal

1 Remove the DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL.
2 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push

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

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

so.

<JAPANESE CAR>

Face Plate

Screws (M5 × 8)

CDM-7861

Ground Lead

(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

)

7

8

Blue

Blue/White

Red

Yellow

Black

POWER ANT

REMOTE

TURN-ON

IGNITION

BATTERY

SPEAKER
RIGHT
FRONT

SPEAKER
RIGHT
REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT
REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT
FRONT

GND

Gray

Gray/
Black

Violet/
Black

Violet

Green

Green/
Black

White/
Black

White

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

!

"

#

$

%

&

(

Antenna

To power antenna

To amplifier or equalizer

Ignition Key

Battery

Speakers

Front right

Rear right

Rear left

Front left

~

CD Changer
(Sold Separately)

+

,

-

Amplifier

-

Amplifier

∗ When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Rear speakers.

When Subwoofer is set to ON: Output is from Subwoofer.
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer On and Off" on page 5.

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Speakers

Front Left

Front Right

Rear or
Subwoofers

∗

1 Antenna Receptacle
2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

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

3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

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

4 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.

5 Battery Lead (Yellow)

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

6 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.

7 Fuse Holder (15A)
8 Power Supply Connector
9 Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)

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

Black)

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

Black)

# Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
$ Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
% Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/

Black)

& Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
( Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
) DIN Connector

Connect this to the DIN connector on the CD
Changer.

~ DIN Extension Cable (Sold Separately)
+ Front Output RCA Connectors
, Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

- RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)

NOTE

Older Alpine CD Changer came with standard, straight
type DIN connectors. In installations where an L-type
connector would simplify installation, the Alpine 4910
Adaptor can be used (Sold Separately).

02

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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