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General| Brand | Alpine |
|---|---|
| Model | CDA-7838 |
| Category | Car Receiver |
| Language | English |
Read this manual for maximum enjoyment and retain for future reference.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts users to important instructions.
Warning against disassembling or altering the unit to prevent accidents or electric shock.
Instruction to keep small items out of children's reach to prevent swallowing.
Warning to use the correct ampere rating when replacing fuses to prevent fire or shock.
Stop use immediately and contact dealer if problems like no sound, smoke, or odors occur.
Warning against operating the equipment or looking at the screen while driving.
Keep volume at a level to hear outside noises while driving to prevent accidents.
Warning to use equipment only for stated vehicle purposes to avoid shock or injury.
Warning against inserting fingers or foreign objects into slots to prevent injury or damage.
Instructions on not mixing batteries, observing polarity, and risks of leakage.
The exclamation point within a triangle alerts users to important instructions for injury or damage prevention.
Warning against blocking vents or panels to prevent overheating and fire.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location if unit operation might interfere with driving.
Ensure vehicle interior temperature is between -10°C (+14°F) and +60°C (+140°F) before operation.
Instructions for handling CD playback wavering due to condensation: remove disc and wait.
Do not play cracked, warped, or damaged discs to prevent mechanism damage.
Advise against self-repair; return unit to dealer or service station for servicing.
Warning not to grip or pull discs during automatic reloading.
Warning against inserting a disc into the unit when power is off.
Player accepts only one disc at a time; ensure label side faces up.
Instructions for new discs, checking center hole and edge for bumps.
Use only round shape discs; special shapes may damage the mechanism.
Avoid installation in locations exposed to sun, heat, humidity, dust, or excessive vibrations.
Precautions for the detachable front panel: protect from rain/water, avoid dropping.
Press the PWR (Power) button to turn off the unit.
Press the release button at the lower left corner until the panel pops out.
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
Notes on panel heat, connector terminals, and protection in the carrying case.
Insert the right side of the front panel, aligning holes with projections.
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit.
Check connector terminals for dirt/dust and ensure no foreign objects are present.
Remove front panel, press reset button in hole to initialize the system after installation.
Press the PWR button to turn the unit on or off.
Note on initial volume level and BBE mode activation on first power-up.
Press and hold eject button for 3 seconds to toggle N.F.P. On or Off.
N.F.P. ON position is ideal for subwoofer amplifiers, unaffected by the fader.
N.F.P. OFF returns to normal fader mode.
Recommendation to set N.F.P. to OFF unless a subwoofer is used.
Press MODE knob repeatedly to choose Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, or Fader.
Rotate MODE knob to adjust selected audio settings.
Unit automatically returns to VOLUME mode if MODE knob is not rotated within 5 seconds.
Bass and Treble settings are memorized individually for each source (FM, AM, CD).
Press MUTE button to instantly lower volume by 20 dB or restore it.
Activating the mute function lowers the audio level by approximately 20 dB.
BBE processor corrects phase distortion for accurate sound reproduction.
Press and hold MODE knob for 2 seconds to toggle BBE mode on or off.
Loudness emphasizes low/high frequencies at low volumes to compensate for ear sensitivity.
Press and hold MODE knob for 2 seconds to activate or deactivate loudness mode.
Press CLK button repeatedly to toggle between Normal, Clock Priority, and Station/CD Title modes.
Selecting another function briefly interrupts time display.
Press and hold CLK button for 3 seconds until time indication blinks.
Rotate MODE knob to adjust hours while the time indication is blinking.
Rotate MODE knob to adjust minutes; time automatically sets after 5 seconds.
Time auto-sets 5 seconds after minute adjustment or can be set manually.
Press SOURCE button until a radio frequency appears.
Press BAND button repeatedly to display desired band (F1, F2, AM).
Press TUNE button repeatedly until 'DX SEEK' disappears.
Note on the initial mode being DX SEEK.
Press SOURCE button until a radio frequency appears.
Press BAND button repeatedly to display desired band (F1, F2, AM).
Press TUNE to illuminate DX and SEEK indicators; activate DX mode for strong/weak stations.
Press DN/UP buttons to automatically seek stations downward or upward.
Select radio band and tune desired station to store.
Press and hold a preset button (1-6) for 2 seconds until frequency blinks.
Press preset button while frequency blinks to store the station.
Display stops blinking once station is memorized.
Repeat procedure to store up to 5 other stations on the same band.
Up to 24 stations can be stored (6 per band: FM1, FM2, AM, D.A.P.).
Storing a station in an occupied preset clears and replaces the current station.
Press SOURCE button to select the radio mode.
Press BAND button repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.
Press and hold A.ME button for at least 2 seconds to start automatic memory.
Tuner automatically seeks and stores 6 strong stations in the selected band.
Tuner returns to preset location No. 1 after automatic memory is complete.
If no stations are stored, tuner returns to the original station before the procedure.
Manually preset up to 6 stations from any band into the D.A.P. band.
Press 'F' button to turn off lamp, then press D.A.P. button until indicator appears.
Press BAND button to select FM or AM for D.A.P. band.
Follow steps for automatic or manual storing to memorize stations into D.A.P.
This function can be used together with the Automatic Memory Preset.
Press D.A.P. button to cancel D.A.P. mode; indicator will turn off.
Press the 'F' button to activate normal mode; the lamp will illuminate.
Mode activation must be performed within 5 seconds after pressing the 'F' button.
Press SOURCE button to select the radio mode.
Press BAND button repeatedly until the desired band is displayed.
Press D.A.P. button until the D.A.P. indicator appears (See page 28).
Press the station preset button that has the desired station in memory.
Press the 'F' button to turn off its lamp.
The 'ST' indicator appears when a stereo FM station is tuned in.
Press MONO button to switch to mono FM reception for reduced noise on weak signals.
Press the MONO button again to return to stereo mode.
Press the 'F' button to activate normal mode; lamp will illuminate.
If a title is entered, it can be displayed in place of the frequency.
Press TITLE button to toggle between frequency and title displays.
Examples of display modes: Normal, Clock Priority, and Station Title.
List of characters and symbols that can be used for station titles.
Tune to the station you wish to give a name.
Press TITLE button twice (or once if in Clock Priority mode) to enter titling mode.
Press and hold TITLE button for 3 seconds; the first digit will blink.
Rotate MODE knob to select desired letter/numeral/symbol for the title.
Press MODE button to store character; display advances to next character.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to complete titling; automatically stores title after 8th character.
Use spaces to fill remaining character positions for titles shorter than 8 characters.
The title is automatically stored into memory after the last character is entered.
Enter the "" symbol into all spaces to erase a title.
Display shows 'FULL DATA' when title memory is full; no more titles can be stored.
Maximum of 24 titles for AM and FM stations can be entered.
Memorized titles will be erased if the battery lead is disconnected.
Press and hold T.S.M. button for 2 seconds while title is displayed to initiate search.
Press DN/UP buttons to select the desired station title.
Press T.S.M. button to play the selected station; unit automatically searches and plays.
Insert CD halfway into slot, label side up; player automatically draws it in.
The Disc indicator appears on the display to show that a disc is loaded.
Note that 3-inch (8cm) CDs can be used with this player.
Press the eject button when you want to eject the CD.
If CD is not removed shortly after ejecting, it's automatically drawn back in.
Insert CD; playback begins from the first track, showing track number and time.
If CD is already loaded, press SOURCE to select CD mode.
Press the ►/II button to temporarily stop CD playback.
Press the ►/II button again to resume playback.
Momentarily press DN to return to track beginning; UP to advance to next track.
Press and hold DN or UP buttons to quickly move backward or forward through the track.
Press RPT button to play track repeatedly; REPEAT indicator appears.
Press RPT button again to select OFF and deactivate repeat play.
Note on REPEAT ALL mode behavior when a CD Shuttle is connected.
Notes for operating 6-disc and 12-disc CD Shuttles with repeat functions.
Press M.I.X. button in play/pause mode; M.I.X. indicator illuminates for random sequence.
Press M.I.X. button again to turn off M.I.X. play.
Note on ALL M.I.X. function availability and behavior with CD Shuttle.
Press SCAN button to activate Scan mode; first 10 seconds of each track play.
Press SCAN button to deactivate Scan mode.
Notes for operating 6-disc and 12-disc CD Shuttles with scanning functions.
Titles entered for a CD can be displayed by pressing the TITLE button.
Press TITLE button to toggle between Normal, Clock, and CD Title display modes.
Examples illustrating the Normal, Clock Priority, and CD Title modes.
List of supported characters and symbols for station/disc titles.
Press TITLE button to select the disc titling mode.
Press and hold TITLE button for 3 seconds; the first digit will blink.
Rotate MODE knob to select desired letter/numeral/symbol for the title.
Press MODE button to store character; display advances to next character.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete titling; title is stored automatically after 8th character.
Use spaces to fill remaining positions for titles shorter than 8 characters.
The title is automatically stored into memory after the last character is entered.
Enter the "" symbol into all spaces to erase a title.
Maximum of 18 titles can be stored; 'FULL DATA' displayed when memory is full.
Memorized titles will be erased if the battery lead is disconnected.
Press TITLE button, then hold for 3 seconds to select title erasing mode.
Press and hold SOURCE for 3 seconds to activate title scanning; title blinks.
Press DN/UP buttons repeatedly until the title to erase is displayed.
Press and hold SOURCE for 3 seconds to erase the displayed disc title.
Press and hold TITLE for 3 seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.
Optional 6 or 12-disc shuttles can connect if Ai-NET compatible.
Press SOURCE button on unit or remote to activate CD Shuttle mode.
Press BAND button to select the desired CD Shuttle.
Operate shuttle like CDA-7839/CDA-7838 CD player after selecting desired disc.
Note that Disc Select buttons are nonfunctional if the 'F' button lamp is off.
Instructions for selecting discs 7-12 on a 12-disc shuttle using the 'F' button.
Press and hold T.S.M. button for 2 seconds while title is displayed to initiate search.
Press DN/UP buttons to select the desired disc title.
Press T.S.M. button to play the selected disc; unit automatically searches and plays.
Supports up to 6 CD Shuttles; KCA-400C required for multiple changers.
Press SOURCE button on unit or remote to activate CD Shuttle mode.
Press BAND button to enter the CD Shuttle Selection mode.
Press BAND button until desired CD Shuttle indicator appears.
Display shows 'NO CHGRX' if selected CD Shuttle is not connected.
Refer to 'CD Operation' section for operating the selected changer.
Press to lower volume by 20 dB instantly; press again to cancel.
Press the switch to turn the power on or off.
Press to switch between Play and Pause modes for CD.
Press to change to CD changer operation.
In radio mode, press to cycle through bands (F1, F2, AM).
Press ▲ to increase volume level; press ▼ to decrease volume level.
Press ▲ to select radio presets in ascending order.
Press button to select a disc in ascending order.
Press DN button for descending seek (radio); return to track beginning (shuttle).
Press ▼ to select, in descending order, radio presets or discs.
Press to call the external audio processor mode.
Press to select the desired audio source.
Requires two 'AAA' sized dry batteries or equivalent.
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing outward.
Put batteries in case observing polarities as illustrated.
Push the cover until it clicks, as illustrated.
Do not drop discs; avoid fingerprints, tape, paper, or writing on the surface.
Wipe playing surface from center to edge with a clean, soft cloth; use mild detergent if soiled.
Avoid accessories that affect disc thickness/diameter to prevent operational problems.
Verify if the vehicle's ignition is off; unit won't operate with ignition off.
Check power lead connections for improper wiring.
Check battery lead fuse; replace with correct value if necessary.
Press the Reset button with a pointed object for micro-computer malfunction.
Check antenna connection; replace antenna or cable if necessary.
Check for weak signal areas, ensure tuner is in DX mode, and verify antenna grounding.
Check antenna length and grounding; extend or replace antenna if needed.
Check for operation outside temperature range (+50°C/+120°F) or allow vehicle to cool.
Handle moisture condensation by removing disc and waiting for it to evaporate.
Check if CD is already in player or if it's being inserted improperly.
Damaged CDs can cause mechanism damage; eject and discard damaged discs.
Causes include improper unit mounting, dirty discs, or scratched discs.
Caused by dirty or scratched discs; clean or replace discs as needed.
Problems playing 3-inch (8cm) discs, possibly due to adaptor use.
Protective circuit activated due to high temperature; indicator disappears when temperature normalizes.
Consult dealer for shuttle malfunction; follow steps for ejecting and reinserting magazine.
If magazine does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.
Procedure for a disc stuck in shuttle: eject, insert empty magazine to retrieve.
If no magazine is loaded, insert one.
If no disc is indicated, choose another disc.
Technical specifications for the FM tuner section.
Technical specifications for the AM tuner section.
Technical specifications for the CD player section.
Specifications including size and battery type for the remote control.
Includes power requirements, output power, dimensions, and weight.
