Alpine cda 7873 User Manual

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CDA-7977  
FM/AM CD Player  
CDA-7876  
CDA-7875  
CDA-7873  
FM/AM CD Receiver  
• OWNER'S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
• MODE D'EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.  
Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
Shinagawa-ku,  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.  
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)  
98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il  
B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Charles De Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
Tokyo 141-8501, Japan  
Tel.: (03) 3494-1101  
Tel.: (03) 9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany  
Tel.: 02102-45 50  
Tel.: 01-48 63 89 89  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.  
13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes  
MK14 5BU, U.K.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio  
MI, Italy  
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Tel.: 01908-61 15 56  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
Tel.: 02-48 47 81  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain  
Tel.: 34-45-283588  
Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Dalian Ikemiya Printing Co., Ltd.  
4 Jin Zhou Street Economic & Technical Development  
Dalian China  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68P01434K28-O  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Operating Instructions  
Radio Operation  
Manual Tuning ................................................ 14  
Automatic Seek Tuning .................................. 14  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 15  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 15  
Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 15  
WARNING  
WARNING..................................................2  
CAUTION ...................................................2  
PRECAUTIONS .........................................2  
CD Player Operation  
Opening and Closing the Movable display ..... 16  
Playback .......................................................... 16  
Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 17  
Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 17  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 17  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 17  
Scanning Programs ......................................... 17  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 18  
Multi-Changer Selection ................................. 19  
Basic Operation  
Detaching the Front Panel................................. 4  
Attaching the Front Panel ................................. 4  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 4  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 4  
Display Angle Adjustment ................................ 5  
Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and  
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear) ........ 5  
Selecting BBE Mode ........................................ 5  
Audio Mute Function ........................................ 5  
Displaying Time................................................ 5  
Setting Time ...................................................... 6  
Changing Lighting Color (CDA-7876 only)..... 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  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)....................... 8  
Demonstration................................................... 8  
Setting the Bass Control ................................... 9  
Setting the Treble Control ................................. 9  
Adjusting the built in Crossover ....................... 9  
Setting Bass Forward ...................................... 10  
Defeat .............................................................. 10  
Switching the Tuner Mode .............................. 10  
Blackout Mode On and Off (CDA-7977  
XM Radio Operation  
Receiving XM Channels with the XM Receiver  
(Optional) .................................................... 20  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number .............. 21  
Storing XM Channel Presets........................... 21  
Receiving Stored XM Channels...................... 21  
Category Search .............................................. 22  
Changing the Display...................................... 22  
Remote Control Operation  
(CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875 only)  
Controls on Remote Control ........................... 23  
Battery Replacement ....................................... 24  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 25  
Specifications .................................................. 27  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 28  
Caution ............................................................ 28  
Precautions ...................................................... 28  
Installation ...................................................... 29  
Connections .................................................... 30  
only)............................................................. 11  
Switching the Display Modes (CDA-7977/  
CDA-7876 only) .......................................... 11  
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern  
(CDA-7875/CDA-7873 only) ...................... 11  
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 12  
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 13  
Searching for Titled Discs/Titled Stations ...... 13  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 13  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
1-EN  
WARNING  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in serious  
injury or death.  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in injury or  
material property damage.  
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.  
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.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN  
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.  
Failure to do so may result in an accident.  
KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED  
FRONT PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN  
MOTION.  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking  
ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.  
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to  
the product.  
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.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Temperature  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between  
+60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your  
unit on.  
so may result in fire, etc.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT  
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If  
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.  
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN  
REPLACING FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged  
discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the  
playback mechanism.  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result  
in fire.  
Maintenance  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V  
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.  
APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in  
fire, electric shock or other injury.  
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  
Installation Location  
Never Attempt the Following  
Make sure the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-  
7873 will not be installed in a location subjected to:  
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.  
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.  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback.  
Do not attempt to load more than one disc.  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the  
disc. Your player will automatically eject any disc that is  
inserted incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a  
correctly inserted disc, push the RESET switch with a  
pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
CORRECT  
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  
Disc Cleaning  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming,  
the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular  
surfaces or inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is  
inserted into the player and ejected after initial loading,  
using your finger, feel around the inside of the centre hole  
and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps  
or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the  
disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole  
and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other  
such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
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  
Center  
Hole  
New  
Disc  
Disc Accessories  
Bumps  
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.  
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.  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
3-EN  
Basic Operation  
POWER  
RESET  
MUTE  
8
9
MODE/BBE/  
Audio Control  
CLK  
ANGLE  
Detaching the Front Panel  
Controllable with Remote Control (CDA-7873  
only)  
This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine  
remote control. For details, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the POWER button for more than  
3 seconds to turn off the power.  
Press the  
(Release) button at upper left side  
Point the optional remote control transmitter at  
the remote control sensor.  
until the front panel pops out.  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it  
out.  
Remote control sensor  
NOTES  
The front panel may become hot in normal usage  
(especially the connector terminals on the back of the  
front panel.) This is not a malfunction.  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied  
carrying case.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Immediately after installing or applying power to the  
unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET switch  
with a ballpoint pen or any other pointed object.  
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.  
Turning Power On and Off  
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.  
2
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
NOTE  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button  
except the eject c and CLK/TITLE button.  
2
The volume level gradually increases to the previous  
level you were listening to before the unit was turned  
off. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 3  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
1
1
NOTE  
NOTE  
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is  
no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign  
object between the front panel and the main unit.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start  
from level 12 and the unit will be in the tuner mode with  
BBE on.  
4-EN  
Display Angle Adjustment  
Selecting BBE Mode  
Movable display  
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.  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3  
different angles depending upon user preference.  
1
Press and hold the BBE button for at least 2  
seconds to turn on the BBE mode.  
Each press toggles between the BBE on and off  
modes.  
1
Press the ANGLE 89 button to adjust the angle  
of the movable display.  
NOTES  
2
3
In BBE mode, press the BBE knob to select the  
BBE adjusting mode.  
Each press changes the adjusting mode.  
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.  
To change to a desired BBE level, rotate the  
MODE (Audio Control) knob.  
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.  
The BBE level can be changed from +1 to +3.  
Audio Mute Function  
Activating this function will instantly lower the  
volume level by 20 dB.  
Adjusting Volume/Balance  
(Between Left and Right)/Fader  
(Between Front and Rear)  
1
Press the MUTE button to activate the MUTE  
mode. The audio level will decrease by about  
20 dB.  
1
Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose the  
desired mode.  
Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the  
audio back to its previous level.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
BALANCE FADER VOLUME  
Displaying Time  
NOTES  
1
Press the CLK (clock) button repeatedly until the  
time is displayed.  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
If the MODE button is not pressed within 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.  
Radio mode  
Clock priority  
mode  
Radio frequency  
TITLE mode  
When the BBE mode is ON, its level may also be  
adjusted.  
CD Player/Changer modes  
2
Rotate the Audio Control knob until the desired  
sound is obtained in each mode.  
DISC TEXT  
mode  
Playing time  
mode  
Clock priority  
mode  
NOTE  
TRACK  
TEXT mode  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and  
display indications do not work.  
TITLE 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.  
5-EN  
Basic Operation  
TUNE  
MODE/Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP  
CLK  
SETUP  
Setting Time  
Dimmer Control  
1
In the Clock priority mode, press and hold the  
CLK (clock) button for at least 3 seconds while  
the time is displayed. The time indication will  
blink.  
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.  
2
3
4
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to adjust  
the hours while the time indication is blinking.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
When the hours has been adjusted, press the  
MODE (Audio Control) knob.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“DIM”(DIMMER).  
Rotate the MODE (Audio Control) knob to adjust  
the minutes while the time indication is blinking.  
The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the  
minute adjustment. The time can also be  
manually set by pressing the MODE (Audio  
Control) knob.  
Each press of the f UP button scrolls the  
modes as shown:  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
AMBER*  
SCR  
MUTE  
DIM  
BEEP  
SUB  
DEMO AUX  
CDA-7876 Only  
Changing Lighting Color  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
CDA-7876 only  
reverse sequence.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to select the Dimmer mode.  
Each press toggles between DIM AUTO and DIM  
MANU.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“AMBER”.  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
Press the SETUP button to activate the normal  
mode.  
modes as shown:  
Subwoofer On and Off  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
reverse sequence.  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
DEMO AUX  
CDA-7876 Only  
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
AMBER*  
MUTE  
DIM  
BEEP  
SUB  
SCR  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“SUB (Subwoofer).”  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
3
4
between AMBER ON (amber) and AMBER OFF  
(green).  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
AMBER*  
SCR  
MUTE  
DIM  
BEEP  
SUB  
DEMO AUX  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
CDA-7876 Only  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
6-EN  
2
Press the f UP button to select the MUTE  
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:  
3
4
5
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between  
SUB-W ON and SUBW OFF.  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
AMBER*  
SCR  
MUTE  
DIM  
BEEP  
SUB  
Press the SETUP button after setting the SUB-W  
ON.  
DEMO AUX  
CDA-7876 Only  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the  
SUB-W mode.  
SUB-W  
BALANCE  
VOLUME ←  
FADER ←  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the  
MUTE mode.  
Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and  
OFF modes.  
Press the g DN or f UP button after  
selecting the SUB-W mode, and the subwoofer  
output phase is toggled SUBW NOR (0°) or  
SUBW REV (180°).  
NOTE  
The initial setting at the factory is “MUTE ON.”  
Press the SETUP button again to return to  
normal operation.  
6
Rotate Audio Control knob until the desired  
sound is obtained in each mode.  
CD Text Scroll Setting  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc  
and track name recorded on CD-Text discs. The  
scrolling feature will work with names greater than  
8 characters. This feature will not work for the 8  
character titles that were input manually.  
This function will give audible feedback with  
varying tones depending upon the button  
pressed.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“BEEP.”  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“SCR”(SCROLL).  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
NOTE  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
AMBER*  
SCR  
MUTE  
DIM  
BEEP  
SUB  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
DEMO AUX  
CDA-7876 Only  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
DEMO AUX  
CDA-7876 Only  
AMBER*  
SCR  
MUTE  
DIM  
BEEP  
SUB  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between BEEP ON and BEEP OFF.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between  
SCR AUTO and MANU.  
NOTE  
SCR AUTO: the display of CD text is scrolled  
continuously.  
SCR MANU: the display is scrolled only when a  
disc is loaded or when a track is changed and the  
text information exceeds 8 digits.  
The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.  
Press the SETUP button to set the selected  
mode.  
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal mode.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
NOTES  
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.  
Initial mode is “SCR MANU.”  
The unit scrolls only CD text names. The disc titles  
input manually (refer to page 13) cannot be scrolled.  
The display of CD text will scroll even for text less  
than 8 characters.  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
7-EN  
Basic Operation  
SOURCE  
TUNE  
BAND  
Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP  
CENTER f  
X-OVER  
SETUP  
5
To adjust the volume, etc., first press the  
SOURCE button and select the AUX mode, then  
make the necessary adjustment.  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an  
NOTE  
optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B)  
or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) to this  
component.  
When using the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C), you  
can connect two external inputs. To select the mode,  
press the BAND button on the unit.  
Demonstration  
1
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
This unit has a Demonstration feature which  
simulates the display functions.  
2
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
“AUX.”  
Each press of the f UP button changes the  
modes as shown:  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
Press the f UP button to select the DEMO  
mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:  
reverse sequence.  
NORMAL/HI-FI AMBER∗ → DIM SUB BEEP MUTE  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
AMBER*  
SCR  
MUTE  
DIM  
BEEP  
SUB  
DEMO AUX (AUX Mode Display Setting∗∗) SCR ←  
DEMO AUX  
CDA-7876 Only  
∗∗ Displayed after AUX IN ON is set.  
CDA-7876 Only  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode  
between AUX ON and AUX OFF.  
NOTES  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the  
DEMO mode.  
Each press toggles between DEMO ON and  
DEMO OFF.  
The initial setting at the factory is AUX OFF.  
You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the  
g DN or f UP button after AUX ON is set,  
select the AUX mode display setting, and then press  
the TUNE button.  
If no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the  
DEMO mode activates.  
When connecting the KCA-410C, you can set two AUX  
mode displays.  
NOTES  
The initial setting at the factory is “DEMO OFF.”  
To quit DEMO mode, set to “DEMO OFF.”  
Press the SETUP button to return to normal  
mode.  
Press the SETUP button again to return to  
normal operation.  
8-EN  
Setting the Bass Control  
2-1Setting the treble Center frequency:  
Press g DN or f UP button to select the  
desired treble Center frequency.  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to  
create your own tonal preference.  
10kHz 12.5kHz 15kHz 17.5kHz  
Emphasizes the displayed Treble frequency  
ranges.  
1
Press the CENTER f button to select the BASS  
(bass Center frequency) control mode.  
BASS TREBLE OFF  
2-2  
Setting the treble Level:  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the  
desired Treble Level (–7~+7).  
2-1  
Setting the bass Center frequency:  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired bass center frequency.  
You can emphasize the treble frequency.  
NOTES  
60Hz 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz  
180Hz 150Hz 130Hz 100Hz  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Treble  
control setting will be turned off automatically.  
The settings of the Bass and Treble will be individually  
memorized for each source (FM, AM, XM and CD) until  
the setting is changed. Depending on the connected  
devices, some functions and display indications do not  
work.  
Emphasizes the displayed Bass frequency ranges.  
2-2  
Setting the bass Band Width (Q-Factor):  
Press the BAND button to select the desired  
bass Band Width.  
Adjusting the built-in Crossover  
B. Width1 B. Width2 B. Width3 B. Width4  
(Wide) ..................................... (Narrow)  
You can change High Pass Filter and Low Pass  
Filter on this unit, so that you can create your  
favorite sound effects.  
Changes the bass boost band width to wide or  
narrow. A wide setting will boost a wide range of  
frequencies above and below the center  
frequency. A narrower setting will boost only  
frequencies near the center frequency.  
1
Press the X-OVER button repeatedly to select  
the desired parameter.  
2-3  
Setting the bass Level:  
HPF  
LPF∗ → OFF  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the  
desired bass Level (–7~+7).  
You can emphasize or weaken the bass  
frequency.  
When the subwoofer is turned OFF by using  
this unit, LPF and phase are deactivated.  
2
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired setting.  
NOTES  
• If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Bass  
control setting will be turned off automatically.  
• The settings of the Bass and Treble will be individually  
memorized for each source (FM, AM, XM and CD) until  
the setting is changed. Depending on the connected  
devices, some functions and display indications do not  
work.  
1. HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):  
OFF 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz  
Outputs all frequencies higher than that selected  
according to your preference.  
2. LPF(Setting the Low Pass Filter):  
Setting the Treble Control  
OFF 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz  
Outputs all frequencies lower than that selected  
according to your preference.  
(Only available when using the subwoofer output  
from this unit.)  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis  
to create your own tonal preference.  
NOTES  
1
Press the CENTER f button to select the  
TREBLE (treble Center frequency) control mode.  
BASS TREBLE OFF  
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.  
9-EN  
Basic Operation  
DISP/B.OUT  
BAND  
g DN  
f UP  
B-FWD/DEFEAT  
SETUP  
Setting Bass Forward  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
The Bass Forward function shifts the low  
The CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873  
incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest  
quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose  
between two settings to suit your own personal  
sound preferences and usage.  
frequency's energy component to the front.This  
moves the high energy, dynamic bass sound to  
the front sound stage.  
1
Press the B-FWD button to activate the Bass  
Forward setting mode.  
1
2
Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
2
Press the g DN button or f UP button to  
select the Bass Forward level.  
Press the f UP button repeatedly to select  
"NORMAL or HI-FI." Each press of the f UP  
button changes the modes as shown:  
OFF 1 2 3  
....  
(Less ← → More)  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
AMBER*  
DIM  
SUB  
NOTE  
DEMO AUX  
SCR  
MUTE  
BEEP  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the setup  
menu returns to the normal audio display.  
CDA-7876 Only  
NOTE  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
Defeat  
3
4
Press the TUNE button to switch the TUNER  
mode.  
HI-FI NORMAL  
By setting Defeat ON, all previously adjusted  
settings will return to the factory defaults.  
1
Press the DEFEAT button for more than 3  
seconds to turn Defeat on.  
NORMAL: Standard setting  
HI-FI: Sound quality priority setting  
NOTES  
To cancel Defeat, press the DEFEAT button  
again for more than 3 seconds.  
The initial setting at the factory is "NORMAL."  
If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to  
the tuner in the HI-FI mode, we recommend you  
change to the NORMAL mode.  
When the setting is completed, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal mode.  
10-EN  
Blackout Mode On and Off  
Changing the Audio Level Display  
Pattern  
CDA-7977 only  
CDA-7875/CDA-7873 only  
When the Blackout mode is turned on, the display  
will turn off to reduce power consumption.  
You can select the Audio Level Display from three  
display patterns.You can also deactivate the  
display.  
This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
1
Press and hold the B.OUT button for at least 3  
seconds to start the blackout mode. By doing so  
the display will turn off.  
1
Press DISP button to switch the display pattern.  
NOTE  
Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 OFF  
If any button on the unit is pressed during the blackout  
mode, the function will be displayed for 5 seconds to  
show the operation before returning to Blackout mode.  
To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the  
B.OUT button for at least 3 seconds.  
Switching the Display Modes  
CDA-7977/CDA-7876 only  
You can select the display pattern mode from  
three display patterns.You can also deactivate the  
display.  
1
Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to select the  
desired Display pattern mode.  
Each press changes the display patterns.  
Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Display OFF  
11-EN  
Basic Operation  
:/J  
T.S.M.  
Audio Control  
g DN  
f UP TITLE  
CD/Changer mode:  
Displaying the Title/Text  
ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY  
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the  
title has been previously inputted. For details, see  
Titling Disc/Stations (page 13). Text information,  
such as the disc name and the track name, will be  
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.  
CLOCK DISPLAY  
TEXT DISPLAY (DISC NAME)1  
TEXT DISPLAY (TRACK NAME)1  
TITLE DISPLAY2  
1
Press the TITLE button.  
The mode will change every time the button is  
pressed.  
1  
Displayed during playback of a disc with CD  
Text. “NO TEXT” will be displayed when the  
CD contains no Text data.  
About “Title” and “Text”  
Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD/  
Station name (refer to page 13). This inputted  
name is referred to as a “title.”  
Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information  
such as the disc name and track name. Such  
text information is referred to as “text.”  
2  
“--------” will be displayed when the title has  
not been inputted.  
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.  
When the CD Text Scroll Setting (refer to page 7) is set  
to “SCR MANU”, press and hold the TITLE button for  
more than 3 seconds to scroll the Text information only  
once (TEXT DISPLAY mode only).  
Radio mode:  
FREQUENCY DISPLAY  
CLOCK DISPLAY  
TITLE DISPLAY2  
12-EN  
Titling Discs/Stations  
Searching for Titled Discs/Titled  
Stations  
It is possible to title your favorite CD's or radio  
stations.  
If a CD/Station is titled, you can do a search for it.  
(To title CDs or stations, refer to “Titling Discs/  
Stations” on this page.)  
1
Press the TITLE button and select the title  
display mode.  
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text (page  
12).  
1
2
3
When the unit is in radio or CD Changer mode,  
press and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2  
seconds. The title blinks in the display.  
2
3
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds. The first character will blink.  
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired disc title from the CD changer, or the  
desired station title.  
Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the  
desired letter/numeral/symbol available for  
naming. (“A” for example).  
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.  
4
Press the Audio Control button to store the first  
character. The first character will stop blinking  
and the display will automatically advance to the  
next character. When that character begins to  
blink, you may choose the next letter or symbol  
of your title.  
NOTE  
This function cannot be performed when using a multi-  
changer switching device.  
5
Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the  
titling. Pressing the Audio Control button after  
entering the 8th character, automatically stores  
the title into memory.  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
1
Press the TITLE button to select the titling mode.  
Then, press and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
When entering a title of less than 8 characters  
(for example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters to complete your title,  
the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to  
step 6 to complete the title.  
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
4
5
Press the g DN or f UP button repeatedly  
until the title you want to erase is displayed.  
6
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds to record the title.  
Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2  
seconds to erase the title displayed.  
NOTES  
You can enter 24 radio station titles and 18 CD titles  
on this unit. If you try to store beyond the limit, the  
display will show “FULL DATA.” At this point, no  
more titles can be stored.  
Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3  
seconds to cancel the title erasing mode.  
NOTE  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity  
varies depending upon the model being used.  
To input a new title, one of the previously inputted  
titles must first be deleted.  
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
When you want to erase a title, enter the “ ” symbol  
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.  
Removing power from the unit may delete these titles.  
Use caution when manipulating the power cord.  
13-EN  
Radio Operation  
SOURCE  
TUNE/A.ME  
BAND Preset buttons (1 throgh 6)  
g DN  
f UP  
Manual Tuning  
Automatic Seek Tuning  
1
Press the SOURCE button until a radio  
frequency appears in the display.  
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.  
2
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
Each press changes the band:  
Each press changes the band:  
FM1 FM2 AM  
FM1 FM2 AM  
3
4
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.  
3
4
Press the TUNE button repeatedly until “DX  
SEEK” and “SEEK” disappear from the display.  
NOTE  
The initial mode is DX SEEK.  
Press the g DN 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.  
Press the g DN 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.  
14-EN  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio  
mode.  
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.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired band is displayed.  
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.  
3
4
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.  
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 18 stations can be stored in the preset  
memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2  
and AM).  
NOTE  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already  
has a station, the current station will be cleared and  
replaced with the new station.  
Automatic Memory of Station  
Presets  
1
2
3
Press the SOURCE button to select the radio  
mode.  
Press the BAND button repeatedly until the  
desired radio band is displayed.  
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 buttons 1 to 6 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.  
15-EN  
CD Player Operation  
SOURCE  
-/J  
g DN  
f UP  
M.I.X.  
REPEAT  
SCAN  
c
Opening and Closing the Movable  
display  
Playback  
1
Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
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.  
To close the movable display, press the c button  
again.  
The movable display will close.  
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  
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.  
pressed.  
TUNER CD CD CHANGER∗  
The display will stop at the set angle when closing.  
(Only when the CD changer is connected)  
CAUTION  
3
4
To pause playback, press the -/J button.  
Pressing the -/J button again will resume  
playback.  
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.  
To eject the disc, press the c button.  
NOTES  
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.  
We cannot fully guarantee the playback of CD-R (CD-  
Recordable). You cannot playback CD-RW (CD-  
ReWritable) on this unit.  
16-EN  
Music Sensor (Skip)  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
1
Momentarily press the g DN 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.  
1
Press the M.I.X. 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.  
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.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button  
again to turn off the M.I.X.  
NOTES  
If a CD Changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function  
is connected, ALL M.I.X. will also be selectable.  
In this mode, the tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random playback  
sequence.  
NOTE  
The music sensor feature is functional in the play or  
pause mode.  
M.I.X. ALL M.I.X. (off)  
Fast Forward and Backward  
In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button to illuminate  
1
Press and hold the g DN or f UP button  
to quickly move backward or forward until you  
reach the desired section of the track.  
the  
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  
5 seconds.  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
Repeat Play  
1
Press the REPEAT button to play back  
repeatedly the track being played.  
The track will be played repeatedly.  
Scanning Programs  
1
Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan  
mode.  
Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF  
to deactivate the repeat play.  
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played  
back in succession.  
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.  
To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and  
deactivate the Scan mode.  
RPT RPT ALL (off)  
NOTES  
In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button to illuminate  
In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press the “F” button to illuminate  
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  
the  
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  
5 seconds.  
the  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
illuminate the  
5 seconds.  
indicator and go to step 1 within  
17-EN  
CD Player Operation  
SOURCE  
BAND  
Select buttons (1 through 6)  
F
2
Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 6)  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the  
CD Changer. The selected disc number appears  
in the display and CD playback starts.  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be  
connected to the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-  
7875/CDA-7873 if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a  
CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of the  
CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873, the  
CD Changer will be controllable from the CDA-  
7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873.  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching  
device) or the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal)  
multiple changers can be controlled by the CDA-  
7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873.  
NOTES  
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the  
same way as for the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/  
CDA-7873 CD player.  
For details, please see the CD Operation section.  
If the  
indicator is illuminated the Disc Select  
buttons become nonfunctional.  
When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:  
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the  
procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD  
Changer. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12,  
first press the “F” button. This changes the “D”  
indicator to “d.Then press the desired Preset  
button. With the “F” button activated, the Preset  
buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12  
respectively.  
See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page  
19 for selecting the CD Changers.  
NOTES  
The controls on the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/  
CDA-7873 for CD Changer operation are operative only  
when a CD Changer is connected.  
The “Changer” indicator illuminates in the CD Changer  
mode.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from the  
CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 as well as  
the CD changer.  
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.  
18-EN  
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. When using KCA-410C (Versatile Link  
Terminal), you can connect two changers and two  
external outputs (AUX).  
1
Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7977/  
CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 to activate the  
CD Changer mode.  
Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the  
Remote Control (RUE-4187) to activate the CD  
Changer mode. Proceed to step 3 below to  
select the desired CD Changer.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
2
3
Press the BAND button on the CDA-7977/CDA-  
7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 or the RUE-4187 to  
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
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 CHGR .”  
Alternatively press the BAND button on the  
Remote Control until the desired changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
4
To operate the selected changer, see “CD Player  
Operation” section.  
NOTE  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when  
using KCA-410C, see ”Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)"  
on page 8.  
19-EN  
XM Radio Operation  
SOURCE  
TUNE  
BAND  
Preset buttons (1 through 6)  
g DN  
f UP  
SETUP  
1
Press the SOURCE button to select RADIO  
Mode.  
Receiving XM Channels with the  
XM Receiver (Optional)  
2
Press the BAND button to select XM1 or XM2.  
Each press changes the band:  
XM Satellite Radio* is the next generation of  
audio entertainment, with up to 100 brand-new  
digital channels. For a small monthly fee,  
subscribers can hear crystal-clear music, sports,  
news and talk, coast-to-coast via satellite. For  
more information, visit XM’s website at  
FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM  
3
Press the g DN or f UP button to select  
the desired channel. Holding the g DN or  
f UP buttons will change channels  
continuously.  
www.xmradio.com or call 1-877-XMRADIO.  
An optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver (TUA-  
T020XM) may be connected to the CDA-7977/  
CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 if it is Ai-NET  
compatible. With an XM Receiver connected to  
the Ai-NET input of the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/  
CDA-7875/CDA-7873, the XM Receiver will be  
controllable from the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-  
7875/CDA-7873.  
* XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks  
of XM Satellite Radio Inc.  
NOTES  
The controls on the CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/  
CDA-7873 for XM Receiver operation are operative  
only when an XM Receiver is connected.  
The XM1 or XM2 band illuminates when in XM mode.  
20-EN  
Checking the XM Radio ID Number  
Storing XM Channel Presets  
1
Press the BAND button to select the desired  
band (XM1 or XM2) you want to store.  
You need to provide XM with the unique XM  
Radio ID number for your XM Radio Receiver in  
order to subscribe to XM's programming.  
2
After tuning in the desired channel, press and  
hold any one of the Preset buttons (1 through  
6) for at least 2 seconds until the channel number  
on the display blinks.  
This number is an 8 character alphanumeric  
number that is printed on a label directly on the  
XM Receiver.  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the CDA-  
7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875/CDA-7873 in the  
following way.  
3
4
Press the Preset button into which you wish to  
store the channel while the channel number  
display is blinking (within 5 seconds).  
The display stops blinking once the channel has  
been memorized. The display shows the band,  
preset No. with a triangle (9) and channel  
number memorized.  
1
2
3
While receiving XM1/XM2, press the g DN or  
f UP button to select channel “0.”  
The unit alternately displays “RADIO ID” for 2  
seconds, then the ID number for 10 seconds.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other  
channels onto the same band.  
To use this procedure for other bands, simply  
select the band desired and repeat the  
procedure.  
A total of 12 channels can be stored in the preset  
memory (6 channels for each band; XM1 and  
XM2).  
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel  
to other than “0.”  
NOTE  
There is another way to display your ID number.  
1. Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3  
seconds.  
NOTE  
2. Press the f UP button repeatedly to select “ID.”  
If you store a channel in a preset memory which already  
has a station, the current channel will be cleared and  
replaced with the new one.  
Each press of the f UP button changes the modes  
as shown:  
ID  
NORMAL/HI-FI  
AMBER*  
SCR  
DIM  
MUTE  
SUB  
BEEP  
Receiving Stored XM Channels  
DEMO AUX  
1
Press the BAND button to select the desired  
band (XM1 or XM2).  
* CDA-7876 only  
If you press the g DN button the display scrolls in  
reverse sequence.  
FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM  
3. Press the TUNE button to display your ID number.  
2
Press the channel Preset button that has your  
desired satellite channel in memory.  
4. After checking your ID number, press the SETUP  
button to return to the normal display.  
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XM Radio Operation  
CAT  
g DN  
f UP  
TITLE  
Category Search  
Changing the Display  
Category Search functionality allows you to  
search for a specific channel by the category of  
programming it offers, or to surf within a given  
category.  
Text information, such as the channel name, artist  
name/feature, and song/program title, is available  
with each XM channel. The unit can display this  
text information as explained below.  
1
2
In XM mode, press the CAT button to display the  
category of the channel that is currently selected  
for 5 seconds.  
1
In XM mode, press the TITLE button.  
Each time you press this button, the display  
changes as shown below.  
Channel Number  
display  
CLOCK  
display  
Channel Name  
display  
While the category is displayed, press the  
g DN or f UP button to select a different  
category (or leave it to stay with the same  
category.)  
Song Title  
display  
Artist Name  
display  
NOTES  
3
Within 5 seconds of selecting the category, press  
the CAT button again to select the next channel  
within that category. Repeatedly press the CAT  
button within 5 seconds to select additional  
channels within that category.  
When The “CD Text Scroll Setting” (refer to page 7) is  
set to “SCR AUTO”, the display scrolls.  
When the CD Text Scroll Setting is set to “SCR  
MANU”, the display scrolls only when you operate the  
unit (POWER ON, BAND, etc., are displayed.)  
Press the TITLE button for more than 3 seconds to  
scroll the display again.  
When tuned in, the category is displayed for 5  
seconds, then the display returns to normal  
mode.  
“Channel Number” and “Clock” displays do not  
scroll.  
NOTE  
If you cannot find your desired category, the display  
shows “  
----” for 5 seconds automatically.  
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Remote Control Operation  
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
!
3
4
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8 g DN Button  
Controls on Remote Control  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to go back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
CDA-7977/CDA-7876/CDA-7875 only  
NOTE  
9 f UP Button  
Although the remote control is not supplied with the  
CDA-7873, you can use it, if purchased separately.  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button  
CD mode: Press the button to advance to the  
beginning of the next track.  
1 Power Button  
Press the button to turn the power on/off.  
! 9 Button  
2 Source Button  
Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the  
radio's presets as shown below.  
Press to select the audio source.  
3 -/J Button  
Press the button to switch between the Play and  
Pause modes for CD.  
6 5 ... 1  
4 ANGLE 89 Buttons  
Press the button to adjust the angle of the  
movable display.  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in descending  
order.  
5 Band/Program Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press the button and the band will change as  
shown below.  
" Mute Button  
Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB  
instantly. Press the button again to cancel.  
# Audio Processor Button∗∗  
Press the button to call the external audio  
processor mode.∗  
FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 AM  
6 Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the L button  
For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the  
Owner's Manual of the external audio processor you  
purchased.  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the K button  
∗∗ This button is used in conjunction with an optional Ai-  
NET processor.  
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  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button  
Press the button to select a disc in ascending order.  
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