Alpine CDA 9815RB User Manual

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FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver  
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CDA-9815RB  
CDA-9813R  
CDA-9812RB  
CDA-9812RR  
FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver  
CDA-9811R  
• OWNER'S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes.  
• MODE D'EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
• ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO  
Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il attrezzatura.  
• ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING  
Innan du använder utrustningen bör du läsa igenom denna användarhandledning.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
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, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,  
Victoria 3173, Australia  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-9769-0000  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Kreuzerkamp 7,  
40878 Ratingen, Germany  
Phone 02102-4550  
Phone 01-48638989  
SE  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul  
Naviglio (MI), Italy  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,  
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
Printed in China (Y)  
68P02294K54-A  
Meiyi Printing Factory, Dalian, China  
No. 28 Chang Qing Street, Xi Gang District, Dalian, China  
ENGLISH  
The CDA-9812RX model that appears in this Manual represents the CDA-9812RB and  
CDA-9812RR models.  
Contents  
CD/MP3/WMA  
Operating Instructions  
Playback .......................................................... 13  
Repeat Play ..................................................... 14  
M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 14  
Scanning Programmes .................................... 15  
File/Folder Search (concerning MP3/WMA) ...15  
Quick Search ................................................... 15  
About MP3/WMA .......................................... 15  
WARNING  
WARNING..................................................3  
CAUTION ...................................................3  
PRECAUTIONS .........................................3  
Sound Setting  
Getting Started  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat...... 17  
Setting the Bass Control (CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R only) ................................................. 17  
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6  
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6  
Opening and Closing the Movable Display ...... 6  
Display Tilt Adjustment .................................... 6  
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 6  
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Setting the Treble Control (CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R only) ..................................................18  
Setting the Bass Type (CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R only) ................................................. 18  
Adjusting the built-in Crossover  
(CDA-9811R only) ........................................ 6  
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX  
only)............................................................... 7  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ......... 7  
(CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only) .............. 18  
Equalizer Presets  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) .............. 18  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) .............. 19  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve  
Radio  
Listening to Radio............................................. 8  
Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 8  
Automatic Memory of Station Presets .............. 8  
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8  
Station Title Search Function............................ 9  
Quick Search Function...................................... 9  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) .............. 19  
About the Crossover  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) .............. 19  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) .............. 20  
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) .............. 21  
About Time Correction ................................... 21  
Bass Focus ...................................................... 22  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction  
(Storing available on CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R only) ................................................. 23  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction  
RDS  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving  
RDS Stations ................................................. 9  
Recalling Preset RDS Stations........................ 10  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ..... 10  
PI SEEK Setting.............................................. 10  
Receiving Traffic Information ........................ 10  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ..................... 11  
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing  
CD or Radio................................................. 11  
Priority PTY (Programme Type) .................... 12  
Displaying Radio Text .................................... 12  
Settings (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)... 23  
Setting the MX Mode ..................................... 23  
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States and /or other countries.  
1-EN  
Turning ON/OFF Traffic News  
Other Functions  
Announcement............................................. 31  
Setting the Announcement Select Mode ......... 31  
Changing the Display Mode ........................... 31  
Displaying the Regional Label ....................... 32  
Receiving Announcement Information of DAB  
Local Stations .............................................. 32  
Setting for Automatic Change from  
Displaying the Title/Text................................. 24  
Titling Discs/Stations ...................................... 25  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title ....................... 25  
Blackout mode On and Off ............................. 25  
i-Personalize™ Operation  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
About i-Personalize..................................... 26  
Data Downloading .......................................... 26  
DAB to RDS ................................................ 32  
Setting ON/OFF for DRC (Dynamic Range  
Control) ....................................................... 32  
SETUP  
Sound Customizing  
MobileHub™ Link Operation  
Adjusting Source Signal Levels ...................... 27  
Switching the Tuner Mode.............................. 27  
Subwoofer On and Off .................................... 27  
Setting the Subwoofer Output (CDA-9815RB/  
CDA-9813R only) ....................................... 27  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function ........................ 27  
Visual Customizing  
(Optional)  
About MobileHub™ Link .............................. 33  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF .............................. 33  
Incoming Calls ................................................ 33  
Calling............................................................. 34  
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation ....... 34  
Changer (Optional)  
Changing Lighting Colour  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 35  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional) .................................................... 35  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ............... 35  
(CDA-9813R only) ...................................... 27  
Dimmer Control (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/  
CDA-9812RX only) .................................... 27  
Scroll Setting................................................... 27  
Scroll Type Setting (CDA-9815RB only) ....... 28  
Switching the Character Font  
Remote Control  
Controls on Remote Control (CDA-9815RB/  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only) ............... 36  
Operating the Audio Processor (CDA-9815RB/  
CDA-9813R only) ....................................... 36  
Battery Replacement (CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R/CDA-9812RX only)......................... 37  
(CDA-9815RB only) ................................... 28  
Adjusting Display Contrast  
(CDA-9815RB only) ................................... 28  
Demonstration................................................. 28  
MP3  
Playing MP3 Data ........................................... 28  
External Device  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 37  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off ........................... 28  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)..................... 28  
Connecting to an External Amplifier .............. 28  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices....... 28  
Specifications .................................................. 39  
Installation and Connections  
Warning ........................................................... 40  
Caution ............................................................ 40  
Precautions ...................................................... 40  
Installation ...................................................... 41  
Connections for CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R ...42  
Connections for CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R ...44  
DAB (Optional)  
Using DAB Receiver for the Ensemble Seek  
Tuning (Optional) ........................................ 29  
Changing the Service ...................................... 29  
Changing the Service Component .................. 29  
Memorizing the Service .................................. 30  
Receiving the Memorized Service .................. 30  
Memorizing the Ensemble Automatically ...... 30  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ..................... 30  
2-EN  
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the  
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Centre for repairing.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR  
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR  
VEHICLE.  
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
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.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE  
REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,  
Moisture Condensation  
consult a physician immediately.  
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.  
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.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
Maintenance  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.  
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service  
Station for servicing.  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS  
IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
3-EN  
Correct Handling  
PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
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  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
Inserting Discs  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
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.  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.  
Your player will automatically eject any disc that is inserted  
incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a correctly inserted  
disc, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such as a  
ballpoint pen.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
New Discs  
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming, the CD  
player will automatically eject discs with irregular surfaces or  
inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is inserted into the player  
and ejected after initial loading, using your finger, feel around the  
inside of the centre hole and outside edge of the disc. If you feel  
any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper  
loading of the disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of  
the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other  
such instrument, then insert the disc again.  
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.  
Centre Hole  
Centre Hole  
New  
Disc  
Bumps  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
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.  
Installation Location  
Make sure the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R will not be installed in a location subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
4-EN  
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)  
Do not touch the surface.  
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.  
Do not affix stickers or labels and do not write on the surface.  
Clean the disc when it is dusty.  
Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.  
Do not use commercially available disc accessories.  
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long  
time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat  
and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be  
able to play it again.  
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW  
If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last  
recording session was closed (finalized).  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback  
again.  
About discs that can be used with the CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R/CDA-9812RX models.  
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo  
marks below.  
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-  
ReWritable) for audio use on this unit. You can also play CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA formatted audio files.  
Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:  
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme  
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs  
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a  
recording failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-  
protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD  
industry standard.  
Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format  
compatible with this unit. For details, see page 15-16.  
About discs that can be used with the CDA-9811R model.  
We recommend using only compact discs containing the marks  
shown below.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-  
ReWritable) for audio use on this unit. You can not play CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA formatted audio files.  
Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:  
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme  
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs  
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs not designed for  
audio use, CDs on which a recording failed or a re-recording  
was attempted.  
5-EN  
Display Tilt Adjustment  
Getting Started  
Movable display  
DISP/B.OUT (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/  
SOURCE/ CDA-9812RX)  
POWER MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-9811R)  
RESET  
The movable display may be adjusted to 3 different tilt angles  
depending upon user preference.  
Press TILT 98 to adjust the tilt angle of the movable  
display.  
The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is turned  
to the OFF position.  
The adjusted tilt angle of the display is stored in memory. There is  
no need to re-adjust the tilt angle when the power is turned back on  
Rotary encoder  
c
TILT 98  
.
Caution  
Turning Power On and Off  
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.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject  
c.  
Adjusting Volume  
The volume level gradually increases to the previous level you  
were listening to before the unit was turned off.  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 3  
seconds to turn off the unit.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Lowering Volume Quickly (CDA-9811R only)  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume  
level by 20 dB.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
Press MUTE/B.OUT to activate the MUTE mode.  
time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
2
Pressing MUTE/B.OUT again will bring the audio back  
to its previous level.  
Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar  
pointed object.  
Opening and Closing the Movable Display  
Press c.  
The movable display will open.  
To close the movable display, press c again.  
The movable display will close.  
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 tilt 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.  
6-EN  
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Detaching  
You can select the Audio Level display from three display patterns.  
You can also deactivate the display.  
Turn off the unit power.  
1
Press  
front panel pops out.  
(Release) at the upper left side until the  
2
Press DISP/B.OUT to switch the display pattern.  
For CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R:  
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
3
AUDIO ADJUSTMENT EQ ADJUSTMENT X-OVER  
ADJUSTMENT OFF AUDIO ADJUSTMENT  
For CDA-9812RX:  
AUDIO ADJUSTMENT BASS ADJUSTMENT TREBLE  
ADJUSTMENT OFF AUDIO ADJUSTMENT  
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.  
The indicators show the value that is set in each mode as  
shown below.  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
AUDIO  
ADJUSTMENT  
EQ/BASS/TREBLE  
ADJUSTMENT  
X-OVER  
ADJUSTMENT  
Attaching  
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.  
VOLUME  
BALANCE  
FADER  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
SLOPE  
FREQUENCY  
-
1
Level  
Indicator  
Width  
indicator  
WIDTH  
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
2
Frequency  
Indicator  
FREQUENCY  
Sub-W  
Indicator  
SUB-W  
-
2
Only when SUB-W is set to ON  
1
AUDIO Adjustment Display  
Example for CDA-9813R  
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.  
Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel  
to avoid pushing buttons by mistake.  
VOLUME : 18  
BALANCE : L6  
FADER  
SUB-W  
: F6  
: 9dB  
EQ Adjustment Display  
Example for CDA-9813R  
LEVEL  
WIDTH  
: +2  
: 2  
FREQUENCY: 200Hz  
X-OVER Adjustment Display  
Example for CDA-9813R  
LEVEL  
SLOPE  
: -7dB  
: 2 (-12dB/oct)  
FREQUENCY : 2k  
7-EN  
Manual Storing of Station Presets  
Radio  
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
SOURCE/ TUNE/  
BAND/  
TEL.  
POWER  
A.ME  
Rotary encoder  
Press and hold any one of the preset buttons  
(1 through 6) that you want to store the station  
on for at least 2 seconds.  
2
The selected station is stored.  
The display shows the band, preset no. and station  
frequency memorized.  
A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations  
for each band; FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).  
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.  
g
f
SEARCH  
F/SETUP  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
If the FUNCindicator (only the underlined portion of the  
FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R) is illuminated, turn off the  
indicator by pressing F/SETUP, then you can perform the  
operation.  
Listening to Radio  
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency  
appears in the display.  
1
Automatic Memory of Station Presets  
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
radio band is displayed.  
1
FM1 (F1) FM2 (F2) FM3 (F3) MW LW FM1 (F1)  
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
2
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
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.  
3
CDA-9815RB:  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) →  
OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the  
tuner goes to the station stored in preset location no. 1.  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX:  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) DX SEEK (Local mode) →  
DX SEEK (Manual mode) DX SEEK  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
CDA-9811R:  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) DX SEEK (Local mode) →  
DX SEEK(Manual mode)DX SEEK  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
Distance mode:  
Press BAND/TEL. repeatedly until the desired  
band is displayed.  
1
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Local mode:  
Press any one of the station preset buttons (1  
through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
2
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
memory.  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
The display shows the band, preset number and  
frequency of the station selected.  
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.  
Holding down g or f will change the frequency  
continuously.  
4
If the FUNCindicator (only the underlined portion of the  
FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R) is illuminated, turn off the  
indicator by pressing F/SETUP, then you can perform the  
operation.  
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station  
is tuned in.  
8-EN  
Station Title Search Function  
If titles for radio stations are entered, you can search for a radio  
station from its title.  
.
RDS  
BAND/  
TEL.  
TITLE  
Press SEARCH  
Search mode.  
in Radio mode to switch toTitle  
1
The first title input blinks in the display.  
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
2
3
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the  
frequency of the selected title.  
g
f
T.INFO F/SETUP 1/AF  
2/P.PTY 3/PTY  
Search mode in Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
holding SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
If a station has no title, NO TITLEis displayed for 2 seconds.  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving  
RDS Stations  
Quick Search Function  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using  
the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you  
to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station  
names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is  
broadcasting the same programme.  
Press and hold SEARCH  
in Radio mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
2
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired frequency.  
Press F/SETUP so that the “FUNC” indicator (only  
the underlined portion of the “FUNC” indicator for  
1
Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected  
frequency.  
3
CDA-9811R) lights up.  
Search mode in Quick Search mode is canceled by pressing and  
Press 1/AF to activate the RDS mode.  
2
holding SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds.  
3
Press  
station.  
g
or  
f
to tune in the desired RDS  
Press 1/AF again to deactivate the RDS mode.  
4
5
Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
The “FUNC” indicator (only the underlined portion  
of the “FUNC” indicator for CDA-9811R) goes out.  
When the unit receives the PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast)  
signal, the unit will show ALARMin the display  
automatically.  
The RDS digital data includes the following:  
PI  
PS  
AF  
TP  
Programme Identification  
Programme Service Name  
List of Alternative Frequencies  
Traffic Programme  
TA  
PTY  
EON  
Traffic Announcement  
Programme Type  
Enhanced Other Networks  
9-EN  
Recalling Preset RDS Stations  
PI SEEK Setting  
Press F/SETUP so that the FUNCindicator (only  
the underlined portion of the FUNCindicator for  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
1
CDA-9811R) lights up.  
Press g or f to select PI SEEK(CDA-  
9811R:PISK).  
2
Press 1/AF to activate the RDS mode.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. to toggle the mode between PI  
SEEK ON(CDA-9811R:PISK ON) and PI SEEK  
3
Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
The FUNCindicator (only the underlined portion  
3
OFF(CDA-9811R:PISK OFF).  
of the FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R) goes out.  
Press F/SETUP to set the selected mode.  
4
Make sure that the FUNCindicator (only the  
4
underlined portion of the FUNCindicator for  
CDA-9811R) light goes out, then press the preset  
button in which your desired RDS station is preset.  
If the preset station's signal is weak, the unit automatically  
searches and tunes to a stronger station in the AF  
(Alternative Frequencies) list.  
Receiving Traffic Information  
Press T.INFO so that the underlined portion of the  
1
T.INFOindicator lights up. (Only the upper lined  
portion of the T.INFOindicator for CDA-9813R/  
CDA-9812RX.)  
If the preset station and the stations in the AF list  
cannot be received:  
5
Press g or f to select your desired traffic  
information station.  
2
When the PI SEEK setting is on (refer to “PI SEEK Setting”  
on this page), the unit searches again for a station in the  
PI (Programme Identification) list.  
If there are still no stations receivable in the area, the unit  
displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset  
no. disappears.  
If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station being  
tuned becomes too weak to receive, press the same  
preset button to tune in a Regional station in other district.  
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the underlined  
portion of the “TP” indicator (only the upper lined portion of  
the “TP” indicator for CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX) lights up.  
Traffic information is heard only when it is being  
broadcast. If traffic information is not being broadcast, the  
unit is set in the standby mode. When a traffic information  
broadcast begins, the unit automatically receives it and  
the display shows “TRF-INFO” for a few seconds and  
returns to the PS display.  
For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio Operation  
section. The RDS stations can be preset in the FM1, FM2 and FM3  
bands only.  
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will  
automatically set in the standby mode.  
If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a certain  
level, the unit remains in the receiving mode for 1 minute. If the  
signal remains below a certain level for over 1 minute, the  
underlined portion of the T.INFOindicator blinks. (Only the  
upper lined portion of the T.INFOindicator for CDA-9813R/  
CDA-9812RX.)  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds to /  
1
activate the setting mode.  
If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being  
received, lightly press T.INFO to skip that traffic information  
message. The T.INFO mode will remain in the ON position to  
receive the next traffic information message.  
If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information,  
the changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic  
information is received next time, the volume level will be  
automatically adjusted to the level memorized.  
Press g or f to select the RDS REG  
(Regional) mode.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. to turn on or off the RDS REG  
(Regional) mode.  
In the RDS REG OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps  
receiving the related local RDS station.  
3
In the T.INFO mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.  
Press F/SETUP to deactivate the setting mode.  
4
10-EN  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning  
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing  
CD or Radio  
Press F/SETUP so that the FUNCindicator lights  
up. (Only the underlined portion of the FUNC”  
1
Press T.INFO so that the underlined portion of the  
1
indicator for CDA-9811R.)  
T.INFOindicator lights up. (Only the upper lined  
portion of the T.INFOindicator for CDA-9813R/  
CDA-9812RX.)  
Press 3/PTY to activate the PTY mode, while the  
2
unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.  
The Programme Type of the station being currently received  
will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
Press g and f to select a traffic information  
station if necessary.  
2
If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, NO PTYwill be  
displayed for 5 seconds.  
If no RDS station can be received, the display shows NO  
PTY.”  
When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit  
automatically mutes the CD player/changer or the regular  
FM broadcast.  
When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit  
automatically returns to the original source play before the  
traffic information broadcast began.  
If no operation is performed within 5 seconds after pressing PTY,  
the PTY mode will be automatically cancelled.  
Press g and f within 5 seconds after  
activating the PTY mode to choose the desired  
programme type while the PTY (programme type)  
is being displayed.  
3
When traffic information stations cannot be received:  
In the tuner mode:  
When the TP signal can no longer be received for over 1  
minute, the underlined portion of the T.INFOindicator  
(only the upper lined portion of the T.INFOindicator for  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX) blinks.  
Each press scrolls the programme type by one.  
LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M  
In the CD mode:  
When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic  
information station of another frequency will be selected  
automatically.  
Press 3/PTY within 5 seconds after selecting the  
programme type to start searching for a station in  
the selected programme type.  
The chosen programme type display blinks during  
searching and lights when a station is found.  
4
The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other  
Networks) function in order to keep track of additional alternate  
frequencies to the AF list. The underlined portion of the EON”  
indicator (only the upper lined portion of the EONindicator for  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX) lights up while an RDS EON station is  
being received. If the station being received does not broadcast the  
traffic information, the receiver automatically tunes in the related  
station that broadcasts the traffic information when it occurs.  
If no PTY station is found, NO PTYwill be displayed for 5  
seconds.  
Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
The FUNCindicator (only the underlined portion  
of the FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R) goes out.  
5
Press T.INFO to deactivate the Traffic Information  
mode.  
The underlined portion of the T.INFOindicator (only the  
upper lined portion of the T.INFOindicator for CDA-  
9813R/CDA-9812RX) goes out.  
3
Operate the unit while the FUNCindicator (only the underlined  
portion of the FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R) lights up. If no  
operation is performed within 5 seconds, the FUNCindicator  
(only the underlined portion of the FUNCindicator for CDA-  
9811R) goes out.  
11-EN  
Priority PTY (Programme Type)  
Displaying Radio Text  
This function allows presetting of a programme type such as music  
category, news, etc. You can listen to a programme in the preset  
programme type as the unit automatically gives priority to the preset  
programme type when it begins broadcasting, and interrupts the  
programme you are currently listening. This feature is functional  
when your unit is set to a mode other than the LW and MW.  
Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.  
Press TITLE while receiving FM in the radio mode  
to select the Radio Text display.  
1
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
CDA-9815RB  
Press F/SETUP so that the FUNCindicator (only  
the underlined portion of the FUNCindicator for  
CDA-9811R) lights up.  
1
PS (Programme  
Radio Text  
Service Name)  
FREQUENCY  
FREQUENCY  
Press 2/P.PTY to activate the PRIORITY PTY  
mode.  
PRIO-PTYis displayed for 2 seconds and then the  
programme type for 3 seconds. The initial setting is  
NEWS.”  
2
PS (Programme  
Service Name)  
FREQUENCY  
TITLE  
FREQUENCY  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
PS (Programme Service Name) Radio Text STATION  
TITLE FREQUENCY PS (Programme Service Name)  
If no operation is performed within 5 seconds after pressing  
2/P.PTY, the PRIORITY PTY mode is automatically cancelled.  
The display shows WAITINGfor a few seconds, then starts  
scrolling the text message.  
Press g or f within 5 seconds while NEWS”  
is being displayed to choose a desired programme  
type.Then press 2/P.PTY.  
3
If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a  
text message properly, the display shows NO TEXT.”  
The PRIORITY PTY function will activate.  
Press 2/P.PTY to activate the PRIORITY PTY mode  
again.  
4
To change the programme category, perform the step 3.  
To disable the PRIORITY PTY function, press and hold  
2/P. PTY for at least 2 seconds.  
In the PRIORITY PTY function, unlike in the T.INFO function, the  
volume does not increase during operation.  
Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode.The  
FUNCindicator (only the underlined portion of  
the FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R) goes out.  
5
Operate the unit while theFUNCindicator (only the underlined  
portion of the FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R) lights up.  
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the FUNCindicator  
(only the underlined portion of the FUNCindicator for CDA-  
9811R) goes out.  
12-EN  
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).  
3
CD/MP3/WMA  
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press g.  
Fast backward :  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
Rotary  
encoder  
Press and hold g.  
-/J  
8
SEARCH  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) :  
Press f.  
Fast forward :  
Press and hold f.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
4
To eject the disc, press c.  
5
9
g
f
5(  
)
6(  
)
4(  
)
c
Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than  
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.  
If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for at least 3 seconds  
with the movable display open.  
The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data  
and WMA data.  
The MP3 indicator is lit during MP3 playback.  
The WMA indicator is lit during WMA playback.  
The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers  
recorded on the disc.  
While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to move the folder  
up or down.  
To customers who use CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-  
9812RX:  
MP3/WMA can be played back on the built-in CD  
Player of this unit.  
To customers who use CDA-9811R:  
MP3 can be played back if an MP3 compatible CD  
changer is connected. However, WMA cannot be played  
back.  
Playback  
Press c.  
The movable display will open.  
1
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
2
The movable display will close and playback will begin.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER  
to switch to the CD mode.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
TUNER CD CD CHANGER* TUNER  
* Only when the CD changer is connected  
13-EN  
Repeat Play  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Press 4(  
played.  
) to play back repeatedly the track being  
Press 5(  
) in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
Press 4(  
) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat play.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5(  
) again.  
CD mode :  
CD mode :  
RPT  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
*1  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
M.I.X.: Track are played back in  
random sequence.  
RPT  
*3  
(off)  
M.I.X.:The tracks on all the CDs in the current  
magazine will be included in the random  
playback sequence.  
(off)  
*1 When a CD changer is connected  
If REPEAT is set to ON during M.I.X. play in CD changer mode,  
M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
*3 When a CD changer equipped with the All M.I.X. function is  
connected  
MP3/WMA mode :  
If M.I.X. is set to ON during RPT  
(REPEAT ALL) play in CD  
RPT  
RPT  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back  
Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back  
changer mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
:
MP3/WMA mode :  
*2  
RPT  
(off)  
: A disc is repeatedly played back  
M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
*2 When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected  
M.I.X.: Files are played back in random sequence.  
If an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected, all files in a disc are played back  
in random sequence, and playback shifts to  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the FUNC”  
indicator (only underlined portions of the FUNCindicator are  
illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step above within 5  
seconds.  
the next disc.  
(off)  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
FUNCindicator (only underlined portions of the FUNC”  
indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step  
above within 5 seconds.  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the FUNC”  
indicator (only underlined portions of the FUNCindicator are  
illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step above within 5  
seconds.  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
FUNCindicator (only underlined portions of the FUNC”  
indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step  
above within 5 seconds.  
A disc that contains more than 40 tracks may not be correctly  
played back with the M.I.X. function on the CDA-9811R.  
14-EN  
Scanning Programmes  
About MP3/WMA  
Press 6(  
) to activate the Scan mode.  
CAUTION  
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in  
succession.  
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/  
WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for  
free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is  
strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.  
To stop scanning, press 6(  
) and deactivate the Scan  
mode.  
What is MP3?  
If a 6-disc CD changer or an MP3 compatible CD changer is  
connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP to illuminate the FUNC”  
indicator (only underlined portions of the FUNCindicator are  
illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step above within 5  
seconds.  
MP3, whose official name is MPEG Audio Layer 3,is a  
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International  
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint  
activity institution of the IEC.  
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is  
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,  
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their  
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD  
quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios  
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the  
human ear or masked by other sounds.  
If a 12-disc CD changer is connected:  
In CD changer mode, press F/SETUP twice to illuminate the  
FUNCindicator (only underlined portions of the FUNC”  
indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step  
above within 5 seconds.  
File/Folder Search (concerning MP3/WMA)  
What is WMA?  
WMA, or Windows MediaAudio,is compressed audio  
data.  
WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher  
ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half  
original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD  
quality sound.  
Press SEARCH  
Folder Search mode in MP3/WMA mode.  
to select File Search mode or  
1
File Search mode  
Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder.  
2
Method for creating MP3/WMA files  
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder within 10 seconds.  
3
Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified  
software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the  
user's manual for that software.  
MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have  
the file extension mp3/ wma. Files with no extension  
cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1 and 8 are supported)  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the  
selected file.  
4
File Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
for at least 2 seconds.  
While in File Search mode, press SEARCH  
to switch to Folder  
MP3  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
Search mode.  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
Folder Search mode  
WMA  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz,  
22.05 kHz  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select the desired folder.  
2
3
Bit rates:  
32 - 192 kbps  
Note that for sampling rates, this devices frame display (Page  
24) may not display correctly.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on  
sampling rates.  
Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first  
file in the selected folder.  
Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
for at least 2 seconds in Folder Search mode.  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
While in Folder Search mode, press SEARCH  
to switch to File  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the  
title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA  
tag data.  
Search mode.  
NO FILEis displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected  
by the Folder Search mode contains no files.  
– – – – – – – –is displayed for the root folder (display  
example: CDA-9811R).  
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric  
characters (up to 30) and the underscore. For non-supported  
characters, NO SUPPORT(NO SUPRTfor CDA-9811R) is  
displayed.  
Quick Search  
You can search for tracks (files).  
Producing MP3/WMA discs  
MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-  
RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 510  
files/folders (including Root Folders).  
Press and hold SEARCH  
in the CD/Changer/MP3/WMA mode to activate  
for at least 2 seconds  
1
Quick Search mode.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-  
Rs, and CD-RWs.  
Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to  
select a desired track (file).  
2
The selected track is played back immediately.  
Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding SEARCH  
for  
at least 2 seconds in Quick Search mode.  
15-EN  
Corresponding File Systems  
Terminology  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or  
Level 2.  
Bit rate  
This is the soundcompression rate specified for encoding. The  
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger  
the files.  
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to  
remember.  
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root  
directory). File/folder names are limited to 31 characters  
(including the extension), and are limited to 15 characters for  
WMA.  
Sampling rate  
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled  
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1  
kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second.  
The higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also  
the larger the volume of data.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all  
caps), numbers 0-9, and _(underscore).  
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc.,  
and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However,  
sometimes the file names, folder names, etc., are not  
displayed correctly.  
Encoding  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files  
into the specified audio compression format.  
Formats supported  
Tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA files.  
MP3: ID3 tag  
This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD,  
Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.  
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with  
Track At Once or packet writing.  
WMA: WMA tag  
Order of tracks  
The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software  
writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same  
as the order you input. The playback order of the folders and  
files is as follows. However, the folder and file playback order  
differs from the folder no. and file no. indicated on the display.  
1
1
2
3
5
2
3
4
4
5
6
Folder  
MP3/WMA File  
16-EN  
Setting the Bass Control (CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R only)  
You can change the bass frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
Sound Setting  
SOURCE/ BAND/  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
Rotary encoder  
POWER  
TEL.  
Press CENTER f to select the Bass (bass centre  
frequency) Control mode.  
1
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
2-1*2  
Setting the bass centre frequency:  
Press g or f to select the desired bass centre  
frequency.  
f
g
T.CORR/  
X-OVER  
EQ  
60Hz 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 130Hz 150Hz  
200Hz 60Hz  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R)  
CENTER f  
MX  
(CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R)  
The displayed bass frequency is emphasized  
2-2*2  
Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat  
Setting the bass band width (Q-Factor):  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the desired bass band  
width.  
B. Width1 B. Width2B. Width3 B. Width4  
Press Rotary encoder repeatedly to choose the  
desired mode.  
1
......................................  
(Narrow)←  
(Wide)  
Each press changes the modes as follows:  
Changes the boosted bass band width to wide or narrow.  
A wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies  
above and below the centre frequency. A narrower setting  
will boost only frequencies near the centre frequency.  
SUBWOOFER*1 BALANCE FADER DEFEAT →  
VOLUME SUBWOOFER*1  
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15  
Balance : L15 ~ R15  
Fader : R15 ~ F15  
Defeat : ON/OFF  
Volume : 0 ~ 35  
Setting the bass level:  
2-3  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
bass level (7~+7).  
You can emphasize or weaken the bass frequency.  
Press g or f after selecting the Subwoofer mode,  
and the subwoofer output phase is toggled NORMAL  
(PHASE 0°) or REVERS (PHASE 180°).  
If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the bass control  
setting will be turned off automatically.  
The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
bass frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one  
source are effective for all other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, bass level is still adjustable if an  
audio processor with the bass adjustment is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
If the Rotary encoder is not pressed within 5 seconds after  
selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER  
mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
When setting the 2WAY/3WAY switch (page 44) to 3WAY, you  
cannot adjust the FADER mode on the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R.  
*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level and phase cannot  
be adjusted.  
*2 Selecting any of the Setting the Bass Type(TYPE 1 through 3),  
temporarily replaces the custom settings you have made above.  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound  
is obtained in each mode.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of  
BASS, TREBLE and EQ will return to the factory defaults  
and MX is turned off.  
2
When you press DISP/B.OUT on the CDA-9812RX, you can switch  
the level Indicator display to the BASS adjustment display. For  
details, see Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern(page 7).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work.  
When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the Level Indicator  
display to the AUDIO Adjustment display only on the CDA-  
9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX. For details, see Changing  
the Audio Level Display Pattern(page 7).  
17-EN  
Setting the Treble Control (CDA-9812RX/CDA- Adjusting the built-in Crossover  
9811R only)  
(CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only)  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own  
The High and Low Pass Filters on this unit can be adjusted to suit  
tonal preference.  
your personal taste.  
Press CENTER f to select the Treble (treble centre  
frequency) Control mode.  
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS  
1
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
HPF <Press momentarily> LPF* <Press momentarily>  
normal mode <Press and hold for 2 seconds> HPF  
Setting the treble Centre frequency:  
Press g or f to select the desired treble  
centre frequency.  
10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz 17.5kHz 10.0kHz  
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.  
2-1  
* When the subwoofer output of this unit is turned off, LPF and  
phase are deactivated.  
Press g or f to select the desired setting.  
2
Setting the treble level:  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
treble level (7~+7).  
2-2  
HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):  
FLAT (OFF) 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz  
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.  
You can emphasize the treble frequency.  
LPF(Setting the Low Pass Filter):  
If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the treble control  
setting will be turned off automatically.  
The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for  
all other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.).  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display  
indications do not work. However, treble level is still adjustable if  
an audio processor with the treble adjustment is connected.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
When you press DISP/B.OUT on the CDA-9812RX, you can switch  
the level Indicator display to the TREBLE adjustment display. For  
details, see Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern(page 7).  
FLAT (OFF) 80Hz 120Hz 160Hz  
All frequencies below the selected cutoff are output.  
(Only available when using the subwoofer output from this  
unit.)  
If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the setup menu  
returns to normal mode.  
These functions are inoperative when an external, Ai-NET  
processor is connected.  
The Bass and Treble controls effectiveness in modifying the sound,  
depends on their settings and where the HPF and LPF are set.  
Except when the HPF and LPF is turned OFF, the subwoofer is in  
monaural mode.  
When the subwoofer is set to OFF, LPF mode and change of phase  
does not work.  
Setting the Bass Type (CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R only)  
This function allows for 3 different bass type settings. Select the one  
that appeals to you the most.  
Equalizer Presets (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R  
only)  
3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of  
musical source material.  
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to  
set the bass type.  
1
Press EQ and select the EQ mode.  
1
2
Press g or f within 15 seconds to select the  
desired type (1 through 3).  
2
Press either g or f.  
With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will  
TYPE 1 will sound best if you have a subwoofer in your  
system. Use TYPE 2 or 3 if you are using small diameter  
speakers.  
display the selected equalizer characteristic.  
FLAT(OFF) POPS ROCK NEWS FLAT(OFF)  
FLAT : Flat frequency  
POPS : Emphasize midrange  
ROCK : Emphasize lows and highs  
NEWS : Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows  
Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
3
Bass centre frequency and bass band width previously set are  
replaced when selecting TYPE 1 through 3. When bass type is set  
to OFF, your previous settings are restored.  
Bass type is not selectable when connected to an external audio  
processor.  
When you press DISP/B.OUT on the CDA-9812RX, you can switch  
the level Indicator display to the BASS adjustment display. For  
details, see Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern(page 7).  
Selecting directly  
Select the desired button (1 through 4).  
[1]: FLAT(OFF)  
[2]: POPS  
[3]: ROCK  
[4]: NEWS  
Press EQ to return to normal mode.  
3
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 17).  
EQ mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is performed  
within 15 seconds.  
When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the Level Indicator  
display to the EQ Adjustment display. For details, see Changing  
the Audio Level Display Pattern(page 7).  
18-EN  
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
About the Crossover  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
Crossover:  
appealing to your personal taste.  
This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits  
the frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled  
independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the  
frequencies for which they have been optimally designed.  
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass  
filter) of each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the  
highs or lows).  
Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction  
characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive  
network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point,  
please consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
Press EQ to select the EQ mode.  
1
Press and hold EQ for at least 2 seconds.  
2
Press BAND/TEL. to select your desired  
frequency band.  
3
BAND1 BAND2 BAND3 BAND4 BAND5 BAND1  
The initial setting of each BAND is as follows.  
Frequency  
BAND1: 50 Hz, BAND2: 250 Hz, BAND3: 1.0 kHz,  
BAND4: 3.2 kHz, BAND5: 10 kHz  
2 way mode  
Level  
BAND1-5:  
0
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
Width (Q)  
BAND1-5: 1  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
Press g or f to select your desired  
frequency.  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
4
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.  
5
6
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select your desired  
band width (Q).  
Adjustable band width: 1, 2, 3.  
Rear high  
range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
----  
To store the adjusted curve  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) into which you wish to store the adjusted  
curve for at least 2 seconds.  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
Front high  
range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
To set another channel, repeat steps 3 to 6.  
7
After setting, press EQ to return to normal mode.  
8
Low range  
High range  
The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.  
EQ mode is automatically cancelled if no buttons are pressed  
within 15 seconds.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 17).  
When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the Level Indicator  
display to the EQ Adjustment display. For details, see “Changing  
the Audio Level Display Pattern” (page 7).  
(Different from actual display)  
Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
Press EQ to select EQ mode.  
1
Press and hold EQ for at least 2 seconds.  
2
Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) to activate your desired curve.  
3
Press EQ to return to normal mode.  
4
EQ mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is performed  
within 15 seconds.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 17).  
If you do not adjust the factory settings of (FLAT/POPS/ROCK/  
NEWS), the factory set display (FLAT/POPS/ROCK/NEWS) is  
shown preferentially.  
19-EN  
3 way mode  
Adjusting and Storing the Crossover  
Settings (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the  
Crossover” (Page 19).  
Cut-off frequency  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Slope  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/  
oct  
Low range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
12 dB  
----  
----  
2 WAY System  
FLAT, 6, FLAT, 6,  
Press BAND/TEL. to select desired parameter.  
2
Mid range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
20 Hz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
12, 18, 12, 18,  
LOW (Subwoofer) REAR FRONT LOW (Subwoofer)  
24 dB/  
oct  
24 dB/  
oct  
Press g or f to select desired cut-off  
3
frequency point (crossover point).  
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3  
octave steps)  
6, 12,  
18, 24  
dB/oct  
1 kHz -  
20 kHz  
0 to  
12 dB  
High range  
speaker  
----  
----  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select desired slope.  
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT (OFF)), 1 (-6dB/oct), 2 (-12dB/  
4
Low range  
Mid range  
High range  
oct), 3 (-18dB/oct), 4 (-24dB/oct).  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
output level.  
5
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
To store the adjusted contents  
(Different from actual display)  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to  
store the adjusted contents.  
Level adjusting  
(0 to - 12 dB)  
Output frequency range  
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to  
5.  
6
Slope FLAT  
After setting, press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to  
normal mode.  
7
Slope adjusting  
Crossover mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
(Different from actual display)  
20 Hz  
HPF cut-off  
frequency  
LPF cut-off  
frequency  
3 WAY System  
HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the  
higher frequencies to pass.  
LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the  
lower frequencies to pass.  
Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one  
octave.  
The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.  
Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.  
Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency,  
as it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency  
content.  
Press BAND/TEL. to select desired parameter.  
2
3
LOW MID-L MID-H HIGH (HI) LOW  
Press g or f to select desired cut-off  
frequency point (crossover point).  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
LOW : 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-L : 20Hz to 200Hz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
MID-H : 20Hz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
HIGH : 1kHz to 20kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or  
lower than the LPF.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired  
slope.  
Adjustable slope: 0 (FLAT* (OFF)), 1 (-6dB/oct), 2 (-12dB/  
oct), 3 (-18dB/oct), 4 (-24dB/oct).  
* FLAT cannot be set for the HIGH slope.  
4
5
Adjustment should be made according to the recommended  
crossover frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the  
recommended crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a  
frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to  
the speakers.  
For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers,  
refer to the respective Owner's Manual.  
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers  
caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
output level.  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
20-EN  
To store the adjusted contents  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to  
store the adjusted contents.  
For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to  
5.  
6
5.1ms  
After setting, press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to  
normal mode.  
7
0.5m  
2.25m  
About the 2way/3way system  
You can switch to 2way/3way system mode with the 2way/3way  
switch on the side of the unit (page 44).  
1
1
*
*
When setting to 3 WAY :  
The unit can be operated in a 3 way system.  
F/R Sub. W  
When setting to F/R/Sub.W :  
The unit can be operated in a 2 way system.  
*1 Subwoofer speaker.  
CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only  
3WAY  
You cannot change the Time Correction value for the subwoofer, but  
you can set the subwoofer's apparent position to the front by  
adjusting the Time Correction value of the front and rear speakers.  
For details, refer to the *1 on page 22.  
Crossover mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the level Indicator  
display to the X-OVER adjustment display. For details, see  
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern(page 7).  
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the  
listening position and the various speakers is different.  
The difference in distance between the front left speaker and  
the rear right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").  
Recalling the Stored Crossover Settings  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left  
speaker in the diagram on the above.  
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
seconds.  
1
Conditions:  
Farthest Speaker – listening position : 2.25 m (88-9/16")  
Front left speaker – listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16")  
Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")  
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343*2 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through  
6) that has your desired crossover settings in  
memory.  
2
*2 Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C  
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to normal mode.  
3
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction  
value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the  
listener is the same as the distance to the farthest speaker.  
Crossover mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required  
for the sound to reach the listening position.  
The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so that  
its sound reaches the listening position at the same time as the  
sound of other speakers.  
About Time Correction  
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary  
widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the  
distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds  
image and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay  
between the sound reaching the listeners right versus the left ear.  
To correct this, the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to the  
listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased distance for  
those speakers. The listener can be placed at an equal distance  
between the left and right speakers for optimum staging.  
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same  
level.  
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and  
measure the distance (in meters) between your  
head and the various speakers.  
1
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 0.1 ms steps.  
Calculate the difference between the distance to the  
2
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat  
farthest speaker and the other speakers.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other  
speakers)  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker  
to a high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.  
Divide the distances calculated for the speakers by  
3
the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C).  
These values are the time correction values for the  
different speakers.  
21-EN  
(2) Press BAND/TEL. to select the left (front and rear)  
speakers.Then turn the Rotary encoder to select  
1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table).The time  
Bass Focus  
The time difference between the front-rear/left-right speakers, can be  
adjusted at the same time. With an initial delay of 0.1 ms for each of  
the 0 to 99 steps, audible time correction can be done.  
difference is 3.0 ms*2 for the front left speaker, and  
1.5ms for the left rear speaker, creating the  
impression of an equal listening between the front  
left speaker and the other speakers.  
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to select the Bass Focus  
mode.  
1
Bass Focus mode Time correction mode normal mode  
Bass Focus mode  
3.0ms  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the speakers to be  
adjusted (see below).  
2
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
1.5ms  
1
*
Front (left-right)  
speakers  
Left (front-rear)  
speakers  
*1 Subwoofer speaker.  
CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
FL  
RL  
FR  
RR  
Delay (turn the rotary encoder) the audio signal to the front (left  
and right) speakers to make the apparent position of the subwoofer  
to be at the front. In doing this, the apparent position between the  
front (left and right) speakers and subwoofer will appear equal to  
the driver. After performing the above, you can change the  
positions of the left and right speakers by delaying the time .  
*2 Because the time difference was already set to 1.5ms for the front  
left speaker to begin with, the additional correction of 1.5ms makes  
the total time difference of the front left speaker 3.0ms.  
Rear (left-right)  
speakers  
Right (front-rear)  
speakers  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the delay (see  
Time DifferenceTable).  
3
4
5
Time Difference Table  
To set another channel (speakers), repeat steps 2  
and 3.  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Delay  
Number  
Delay  
Number  
Delay  
Number  
0
1
0.0  
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
1.9  
2.0  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
28  
29  
2.8  
2.9  
After setting, press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for  
at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.  
2
30  
3.0  
Any manual time correction adjustments will also affect  
corrections made in Bass Focus.  
Bass Focus mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
3
31  
3.1  
4
32  
3.2  
5
33  
3.3  
6
34  
3.4  
7
35  
3.5  
Example setting for steps 2 and 3  
8
36  
3.6  
(1) Press BAND/TEL. to select the front (left and  
right) speakers.Then turn the Rotary encoder to  
select 1.5 ms (Delay no. 15 in the table).The time  
difference is 1.5 ms for both front (left and right  
speakers.  
9
37  
3.7  
10  
11  
12  
13  
38  
3.8  
39  
3.9  
40 - 98  
99  
4.0 - 9.8  
9.9  
1.5ms  
1.5ms  
1
*
22-EN  
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction  
(Storing available on CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R  
only)  
Setting the MX Mode  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct  
regardless of the music source. The radio, CD, and MP3, will be able  
to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to About Time  
Correction(page 21).  
Press MX to select MX ON.  
1
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to make time corrections.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to  
which you want to apply MX (Media Xpander).  
1
2
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
Bass Focus mode Time Correction mode normal mode  
Bass Focus mode  
Press and hold MX for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the level setting mode.  
3
Press BAND/TEL. to select a speaker to be  
adjusted.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred  
level or OFF.  
4
CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R  
F L F R R L R R S L S R F L  
FM (MX level 1 to 3):  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and  
produces well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
F L F R R L R R F L  
CD (MX level 1 to 3):  
CD mode processes a large quantity of data. This data  
processing power takes advantage of CD quality sound  
sources.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the desired  
time correction value.  
3
To store the adjusted contents (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
1) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) for at least 2 seconds into which you wish to  
store the adjusted contents.  
MP3/WMA/DAB (MX level 1 to 3):  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of  
compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to  
the original.  
DVD (Video CD)  
(MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):  
Repeat step 2 and 3 to set another speaker.  
4
5
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
After setting, press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for  
at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.  
(MUSIC MX level 1):  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as  
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound  
accurately.  
If no operation is performed in 15 seconds, the unit returns to  
normal mode.  
AUX (MX level 1):  
Choose the MX mode (MP3, MUSIC, or MOVIE) that  
corresponds to the media connected.  
If two external devices are connected, a different MX  
mode for each media can be selected.  
Recalling the Stored Time Correction  
Settings (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
Press T.CORR/X-OVER to make time corrections.  
1
Press Rotary encoder to return to normal mode.  
5
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
To cancel MX mode for all music sources, press MX to turn MX off.  
MX mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is performed  
within 15 seconds.  
Bass Focus mode Time Correction mode Normal mode  
Bass Focus mode  
Each music source, such as radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can have its  
own MX setting.  
Press the preset button (1 through 6) that has  
your desired time correction in memory.  
2
On disks with both MP3/WMA and CD-DA, when the source  
changes from MP3/WMA to CD-DAor CD-DA to MP3/  
WMA, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.  
Setting to MX OFF sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.  
This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
MX mode does not function when MX is set to ON for MW, LW  
radio.  
Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
3
Time Correction mode is automatically cancelled if no operation is  
performed within 15 seconds.  
If the unit is connected to an audio processor with the MX function,  
such as PXA-H700, etc., the MX processing can be applied to the  
audio processor. In this case the audio processor needs to be  
adjusted. For details, refer to the Owners Manual of the audio  
processor.  
When entering RDS signals, the MX operation cannot be  
performed.  
23-EN  
The display in MP3/WMA mode (MP3 files can be played back  
with the CDA-9811R model if an MP3 compatible changer is  
connected):  
CDA-9815RB  
Other Functions  
DISP/B.OUT (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX)  
MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-9811R)  
FOLDER NO./  
5
FOLDER NAME  
*
FILE NO.  
ELAPSED TIME  
-/J  
TITLE  
BAND/TEL.  
FILE NAME  
3
3
FILE NAME  
TRACK NAME  
*
ARTIST NAME*  
3
3
3
3
TRACK NAME  
*
ARTIST NAME  
*
ALBUM NAME*  
ALBUM NAME  
4
*
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
ELAPSED TIME  
FRAME  
*
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO. →  
Rotary encoder  
g
f
FOLDER NAME*5 FILE NAME TRACK NAME*3 →  
ARTIST NAME*3 ALBUM NAME*3 FRAME*4 FILE NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
Displaying the Title/Text  
*1 TITLE can be input or erased.  
*2 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
“NO TEXT” will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data.  
*3 ID3 tag/WMA tag  
It is possible to display the CD/Station title if the title has been  
previously inputted (“Titling Disc/Stations” page 25). Text  
information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be  
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to  
display the folder name, the file name, and the tag, etc., while playing  
MP3/WMA files.  
If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, all  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., track name,  
artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
“NO DATA” will be displayed when an MP3/WMA file contains no  
ID3 tag/WMA tag information.  
*4 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are  
displayed.  
*5 – – – – – – – –” is displayed for the folder name of the root  
folder (display example: CDA-9811R).  
Press TITLE.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
The display in Radio mode:  
CDA-9815RB  
About the indicator display  
When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit  
according to the mode.  
PS (Programme Service Name)  
FREQUENCY  
Radio Text  
FREQUENCY  
1
*
This indicator is constantly lit.  
TITLE  
PS (Programme Service Name)  
FREQUENCY  
CDA-9815RB  
FREQUENCY  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
6
PS (Programme Service Name) Radio Text TITLE →  
FREQUENCY PS (Programme Service Name)  
1
2
3
4
5
The display in CD mode (Text is displayed for the CDA-9811R  
model when a compatible changer with CD text is connected):  
CDA-9815RB  
This indicator shows the strength  
of the telephone signal.  
TEXT  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT  
These indicators are lit in order of  
radio frequency or track number  
being played.  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX  
(TRACK NAME)2  
(DISC NAME)2  
This indicator is  
constantly lit.  
TEXT  
TEXT  
TITLE  
(DISC NAME)2  
(TRACK NAME)2  
1
*
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TITLE  
TRACK NO./  
ELAPSED TIME  
TEXT  
(DISC NAME)2  
1
2345 6  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TEXT (DISC NAME)*2 TEXT  
(TRACK NAME)*2 TITLE TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
This indicator shows the strength of the  
telephone signal.  
123456  
CDA-9811R  
This indicator is constantly lit.  
24-EN  
Indicator/  
Mode  
MP3/WMA  
Mode  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling.  
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th  
character automatically stores the title into memory.  
5
CD Mode  
While  
TUNER Mode  
1
displaying Title  
When entering a title of less than 8 characters (for  
example, 3 character title):  
After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will  
be blinking. Go to step 6 to complete the title.  
While  
displaying  
Folder Name  
2
While  
displaying File  
Name  
3
4
5
6
Press TITLE to record the title.  
6
While  
If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not  
written.  
displaying  
Artist Name  
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. To input a new  
title, one of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted.  
The CD Changer title length or memory capacity varies depending  
upon the model being used.  
When you want to erase a title, enter the “ ” (for CDA-  
9815RB) 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.  
While  
While  
displaying Text displaying  
(Disc Name)  
Album Name  
While  
While  
While  
displaying Text displaying  
(Track Name) Track Name  
displaying Title  
Tag information  
About Titleand Text”  
Title:  
With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name  
(this page). This inputted name is referred to as a “title.”  
You cannot input or display titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
Erasing Disc Title/Station Title  
Text:  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as  
“text.”  
Press TITLE to select the Title Display.Then, press  
again and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
1
For CDA-9815RB, see asterisk 1 of Displaying the Title/Text”  
(page 24).  
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.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.  
The title in the display will blink.  
2
3
4
5
When the Scroll Setting (page 27) is set to SCROLL MANUAL,”  
press and hold TITLE for at least 3 seconds to scroll the Text  
information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME  
DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode).  
NO SUPPORT(NO SUPRTfor CDA-9811R) is displayed  
when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit.  
If the title was not previously input, NO TITLEis displayed.  
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you  
want to erase is displayed.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase  
the title displayed.  
Press TITLE to cancel the title erasing mode.  
Titling Discs/Stations  
It is possible to title your favourite CD's or radio stations.  
You cannot erase CD-TEXT.  
NO DATAis displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in  
step 2, or if the title is erased in step 4.  
You cannot input titles on MP3/WMA discs.  
Press TITLE and select theTitle Display.  
1
Blackout Mode On and Off  
When Blackout mode is turned on, the display will turn off to reduce  
For details, see “Displaying the Title/Text” (page 24). For  
CDA-9815RB, see asterisk 1 of “Displaying the Title/Text”  
(page 24).  
power consumption.  
This additional power enhances the sound quality.  
Press and hold TITLE for at least 3 seconds.The  
first character will blink.  
2
Press and hold DISP/B.OUT (CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R/CDA-9812RX) or MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-9811R) for  
at least 3 seconds to activate the blackout mode.  
The display will turn off.  
CDA-9815RB only  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the characters/  
symbols.  
Upper case Lower case Numeral/Symbol  
Upper case  
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.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
3
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming.  
To cancel Blackout mode, press and hold DISP/B.OUT (CDA-  
9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX) or MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-  
9811R) for at least 3 seconds.  
Press Rotary encoder to store the first character.  
4
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.  
25-EN  
Data Downloading  
i-Personalize™  
Operation (CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R only)  
Insert the CD-R disc containing the data.  
If the source is not the CD mode, press SOURCE/  
1
POWER to change to CD mode.  
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.  
The mode switches to the download mode to show the  
2
download confirmation screen.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select OK, then  
3
SOURCE/  
POWER  
press the Rotary encoder.  
Data search of the disc starts and the first file name is  
displayed.  
-/J  
Rotary encoder  
Selecting NGwill halt the download mode.  
If a file is not found by the data search, NO FILEis indicated.  
The NO FILEdisplay will automatically disappear if no  
operation is performed for 5 seconds.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select DOWNLOAD,  
and then press the Rotary encoder to start.  
Data downloading starts.  
The file currently shown in the display is downloaded.  
If you want to download other files, select NEXT FILE to  
call up file names.  
4
5
About i-Personalize™  
You can download data (from Alpines website) to a CD-R, and  
download and store the data to the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R.  
To start i-Personalize, access the URL below and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
CANCEL  
: Halts the download  
DOWNLOAD : Starts the download  
NEXT FILE : Searches the next file  
When data download is finished successfully, the  
confirmation screen is displayed for 5 seconds and  
the download mode closes.  
Successfully downloaded items are indicated as checked  
boxes on the confirmation screen.  
Downloadable data  
Parametric  
equalizer  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Parametric EQ Mode.  
PARAMETRIC EQ data  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of Parametric EQ mode.  
The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Parametric EQ  
mode) are automatically applied.  
Time correction  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
Time Correction Mode.  
Crossover  
Data is memorized in Preset 6 of the  
crossover mode.  
X-OVER (Crossover) data  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of X-OVER mode. The  
memorized data settings in Preset 6 (X-OVER mode) are  
automatically applied.  
You cannot download the data if the setting of the 2WAY/3WAY  
switch is not suitable for the data.  
The file name of download data shall be  
A_U*****.MP3.”  
TIME CORRECTION data  
The data is memorized in Preset 6 of the Time correction  
mode. The memorized data settings in Preset 6 (Time  
Correction mode) are automatically applied.  
A_U∗∗∗∗∗.MP3  
Extender (fixed)  
When you download the data again, the data is overwritten in  
Preset 6.  
Identifier (alphabet or number 5  
letters maximum)  
Header (fixed)  
You can create a file name via the website. Do not change a  
file name once it has been created. Malfunction may result.  
For details about procedures of download, see ALPINEs Web site.  
If a external audio processor is connected, data that is downloaded  
cannot be used.  
26-EN  
Switching the Tuner Mode  
NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI / STABLE  
SETUP  
This unit incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality  
tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between three settings to suit  
your own personal sound preferences and usage.  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. Choose the SETUP menu from Sound Customizing, Visual  
Customizing, etc., to select your desired setting.  
NORMAL: Standard setting  
HI-FI: Sound quality priority setting  
STABLE: Noiseless priority setting  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
BAND/TEL.  
Rotary encoder  
If you find the sound is very noisy while listening to the tuner in Hi-  
Fi mode, we recommend you change to Normal mode.  
Subwoofer On and Off  
SUB-W ON (Initial setting) / SUB-W OFF  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output phase and level.  
1 Press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the  
SUB-W mode.  
g
f
F/SETUP  
SUB-W BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME →  
SUB-W  
2 Press g or f.  
The common operation for SETUP is step 1 to 4 as  
follows. See down below for further information  
about each SETUP menu.  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUB-W  
NORMAL (0°) or SUB-W REVERS (180°).  
To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder.  
Setting the Subwoofer Output (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
STEREO (Initial setting) / MONO  
Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
SETUP mode is activated.  
1
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monoaural. Make sure  
to set the correct output for your subwoofer type.  
Press g or f to select the desired SETUP  
menu.  
(e.g. Select BEEP)  
2
STEREO: Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
MONO: Subwoofer monaural output  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
BEEP ON (Initial setting) / BEEP OFF  
Here is the explanation for CDA-9815RB display  
example.  
FM-LEVEL REG*5 PI SEEK*5 NORMAL/HI-FI/STABLE  
AMBER*4 DIMMER*7 SUB-W SUB-W STEREO/  
SUB-W MONO*2 CD-DA / CD-DA/MP3*6 BEEP →  
SCROLL SCROLL TYPE*1 MUTE INTERRUPT AUX  
(AUX name)*3 PWR-IC FONT*1 CONTRAST*1 →  
DEMO FM-LEVEL  
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones  
depending upon the button pressed.  
Visual Customizing  
Changing Lighting Colour (CDA-9813R only)  
AMBER ON/AMBER OFF (Initial setting)  
*1 CDA-9815RB only.  
*2 CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only.  
*3 Displayed only when AUX is ON.  
*4 CDA-9813R only  
You can change the lighting colour on the front panel.  
AMBER ON: Amber colour  
AMBER OFF: Green colour  
*5 RDS(page 9 to 12)  
*6 Displayed for CDA-9811R if an MP3 compatible changer is  
connected.  
Dimmer Control (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)  
DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANUAL  
*7 CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only.  
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.  
Press BAND/TEL. to change the setting.  
(e.g. Select BEEP ON or BEEP OFF.)  
3
The Display Contrast described in the section Adjusting Display  
Contrast (CDA-9815RB only)can also be changed by turning the  
Rotary encoder.  
Scroll Setting  
SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANUAL (Initial setting)  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-  
TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files,  
folder names, and tags. (This function can be used for CDA-9811R if  
a changer compatible with CD-Text is connected.)  
Press F/SETUP again.  
The display returns to normal mode.  
4
Sound Customizing  
SCROLL AUTO : The CD text information, the text information  
of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled  
automatically.  
SCROLL MANUAL : The display is scrolled only when a disc  
is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.  
Adjusting Source Signal Levels  
FM-LEVEL HIGH (Initial setting) / FM-LEVEL LOW  
If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio  
is too great, adjust the FM signal level.  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display. The disc titles input manually (page 25) cannot be  
scrolled.  
27-EN  
Scroll Type Setting (CDA-9815RB only)  
TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
PWR-IC ON (Initial setting) / PWR-IC OFF  
Two types of scroll can be selected.  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
TYPE1: The upper line and lower line scroll alternately.  
TYPE2: The upper line and lower line scroll at the same time,  
but at different speeds, when the Scroll Setting”  
(page 27) is set to SCROLL AUTO.”  
PWR-IC OFF : Use this mode when the front and rear pre-  
amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier  
connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head units  
internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers.  
Switching the Character Font (CDA-9815RB only)  
TYPE-1 (Initial setting) / TYPE-2  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Two types of font can be selected.  
Front  
right  
You can select the font type you like.  
Rear  
left  
Adjusting Display Contrast (CDA-9815RB only)  
CONTRAST  
Amplifier  
Rear  
right  
You can adjust the display contrast for better visibility.  
You can adjust in a range of - 6 and + 6.  
(Connecting example for CDA-9815RB)  
The initial setting at the factory is 0.”  
PWR-IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Demonstration  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
This unit has a Demonstration feature which simulates the display  
functions.  
Front  
right  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
MP3  
Playing MP3 Data  
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CD-DA/MP3  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
This product can playback CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA  
data. However, in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback  
may be difficult. For these special cases, you can select playback of  
CD data only. When a disc contains both CD or the MP3/WMA data,  
playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc. MP3 can be  
played back for CDA-9811R if an MP3 compatible changer is  
connected.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is  
set to OFF.  
CD-DA : Only CD data can be played back.  
CD-DA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks can be  
played back.  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already  
been inserted, perform the setting after you remove the disc. (If you  
use an MP3 changer, you have to change discs.)  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices  
INTERRUPT ON / INTERRUPT OFF (Initial setting)  
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on  
will bypass BASS,TREBLE, EQ and MX, i.e., sound for external  
devices is output at the default setting.  
External Device  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off  
MUTE ON (Initial setting) / MUTE OFF  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from  
the device.  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX ON / AUX OFF (Initial setting)  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/  
RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) or Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-  
410C) to this component.  
You can change the AUX name display when AUX ON is set. Select  
the AUX name by pressing g or f. Then press BAND/TEL.  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX  
names.  
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE/POWER to select AUX  
mode and then press BAND/TEL. to select your desired device.  
28-EN  
Dynamic Label Display: the Ensemble Label is displayed  
for 2 seconds, then the Service Label is displayed for 2  
seconds, and then the display is changed to the Dynamic  
Label after receiving the broadcasting station.  
DAB (Optional)  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
Frequency Display* : the frequency of received stations  
are displayed.  
SOURCE/ TUNE/  
POWER A.ME  
BAND/  
TEL.  
TITLE  
To switch the frequency display on the CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/  
CDA-9811R, press TITLE. For details, see Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31).  
When you use DAB, you can select a desired ensemble which may  
contain one or more services, any of which can be received.  
Furthermore, each service contains a Service Component, which  
itself can contain any number of Primary or Secondary services,  
depending on the Service Component. Several different kinds of  
service can therefore be selected.  
* CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only  
g
f
T.INFO F/SETUP  
3/PTY  
4/P/S  
Changing the Service  
Services are received within the ensemble that you are currently  
Using DAB Receiver for the Ensemble Seek  
Tuning (Optional)  
receiving.  
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) offers excellent sound quality even  
in a moving vehicle, enabling you to receive various types of  
information, including weather and traffic information, and it also  
displays information sent from the broadcasting stations. You can  
also let urgent broadcasts or announcements interrupt a current  
broadcast.  
While receiving the ensemble, momentarily press  
1
g or f, and select the service that you desire.  
The selected service label is displayed for 2 seconds, and  
then you return to the display that you select with the  
steps described under the section Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31).  
If you connect the DAB Receiver Box TUA-T100DAB (separately  
sold), you can control DAB for the reception of broadcast.  
CD quality sound can be obtained from DAB broadcasts, although  
quality may differ on some services.  
Some broadcasting stations may perform test broadcasts.  
When DAB reception is poor, metallic noise may occur. This is not  
a malfunction.  
Changing the Service Component  
You can change Audio Services of the Service Component between  
the Primary and Secondary, when listening to an Audio Service that  
has a Secondary Service Component.  
Press F/SETUP so that the FUNCindicator lights  
up. (Only the underlined portion of the FUNC”  
indicator for CDA-9811R.)  
1
Press SOURCE/POWER to select DAB.  
1
2
3
Press BAND/TEL. to select DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3.  
Press 4/P/S to change the Service Component  
2
If you press and hold g or f while receiving  
DAB1, 2, or 3, it starts searching for ensemble  
automatically.  
By selecting the mode in the Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31), the display shows the status of the  
broadcasting stations that have been received as follows:  
between the Primary and Secondary broadcast.  
Every time you press the button the selection toggles.  
The Component label is displayed for 2 seconds, and  
then you return to the display that you selected with the  
steps described under the section Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31).  
Channel No. Display: the channel numbers of received  
stations are displayed.  
If there exists a Secondary Service Component within a service, the  
indicator Sblinks on the display. When receiving the Secondary  
Service Component, the indicator Sremains lit.  
Ensemble Label Display: the Ensemble Label of received  
station is displayed.  
Service Label Display: the Ensemble Label is displayed  
for 2 seconds and then the Service Label is displayed  
after receiving the broadcasting station.  
Component Label Display: the Ensemble Label is  
displayed for 2 seconds, then the Service Label is  
displayed for 2 seconds, and then the display is changed  
to the Component Label after receiving the broadcasting  
station.  
29-EN  
Memorizing the Service  
Memorizing the Ensemble Automatically  
Select the service that you want to memorize.  
Press BAND/TEL. to select the band that you want  
to receive.  
1
1
Press any one of the Preset buttons (1 through  
2
6) for at least 2 seconds while the FUNC”  
indicator (only underlined portion of the FUNC”  
indicator for CDA-9811R) goes out. The selected  
service is memorized.  
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
2
The ensemble is searched for, and six ensembles are  
automatically received and memorized with the preset  
buttons (1 through 6).  
When memorization has completed, the Ensemble that  
was memorized last is received.  
To memorize more, repeat the above steps 1 and 2.  
3
By selecting the mode in the Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31), the display shows the status of the  
broadcasting stations that have been received as follows:  
You can memorize up to 18 stations (6 stations for each band;  
DAB1, DAB2, DAB3).  
If you select a preset button that has already memorized a service,  
the new selection takes it over.  
When you are not receiving DAB, the service is not memorized.  
(Memorize the service when the DAB reception is good)  
Channel No. Display: the channel numbers of received  
stations are displayed.  
Ensemble Label Display: the Ensemble Label of received  
station is displayed.  
Receiving the Memorized Service  
Service Label Display: the Ensemble Label is displayed  
for 2 seconds and then the Service Label is displayed  
after receiving the broadcasting station.  
Press BAND/TEL. to select your desired band.  
1
Component Label Display: the Ensemble Label is  
displayed for 2 seconds, then the Service Label is  
displayed for 2 seconds, and then the display is changed  
to the Component Label after receiving the broadcasting  
station.  
Press one of the Preset buttons (1 through 6).  
The selected service is received.  
By selecting the mode in the Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31), the display shows the status of the  
broadcasting stations that have been received as follows:  
2
Dynamic Label Display: the Ensemble Label is displayed  
for 2 seconds, then the Service Label is displayed for 2  
seconds, and then the display is changed to the Dynamic  
Label after receiving the broadcasting station.  
Channel No. Display: the channel numbers of received  
stations are displayed.  
Ensemble Label Display: the Ensemble Label of received  
station is displayed.  
Frequency Display*2 : the frequency of received stations  
are displayed.  
Service Label Display: the Ensemble Label is displayed  
for 2 seconds and then the Service Label is displayed  
after receiving the broadcasting station.  
To switch the frequency display on the CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/  
CDA-9811R, press TITLE. For details, see Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31).  
If no ensemble is received, the one that has been received before  
you perform this automatic memorization is received.  
*2 CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only  
Component Label Display: the Ensemble Label is  
displayed for 2 seconds, then the Service Label is  
displayed for 2 seconds, and then the display is changed  
to the Component Label after receiving the broadcasting  
station.  
Dynamic Label Display: the Ensemble Label is displayed  
for 2 seconds, then the Service Label is displayed for 2  
seconds, and then the display is changed to the Dynamic  
Label after receiving the broadcasting station.  
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning  
Press F/SETUP so that the FUNCindicator lights  
up. (Only the underlined portion of the FUNC”  
1
Frequency Display*1 : the frequency of received stations  
are displayed.  
indicator for CDA-9811R.)  
Press 3/PTY to go to the PTY Select mode.  
2
3
To switch the frequency display on the CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/  
CDA-9811R, press TITLE. For details, see Changing the Display  
Mode(page 31).  
When you receive the Secondary Service Component, you  
memorize the service, but when you call out this memorized  
service, the Primary Service Component will be called out.  
Press g or f to select your desired  
programme type.  
After selecting a programme type, and when the  
4
*1 CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only  
FUNCindicator lights up (only the underlined  
portion of the FUNCindicator for CDA-9811R),  
press 3/PTY to go to the PTY Search mode.  
To cancel the PTY Search mode during the PTY search, press the  
PTY button.  
When the station is received, the received  
programme type is displayed for 5 seconds. If no  
station is found, NO PTYis displayed for 5  
seconds.  
5
Above functions can be performed only for services within an  
Ensemble.  
30-EN  
Turning ON/OFF Traffic News Announcement  
Changing the Display Mode  
When you set to ON, you can automatically receive the Traffic News.  
You can display information that is sent from broadcasting stations,  
such as the channel number or the service name that you are receiving  
or listening.  
Press T.INFO to set ON/OFF for the Traffic News.  
1
You can also set the RDS stations at the same time.  
While receiving DAB, press TITLE to change the  
display mode.  
1
This operation can also be performed by turning the Traffic News  
ON/OFF in the Setting the Announcement Select Modeon this  
page.  
Channel No. Display Ensemble Label Display Service  
Label Display Component Label Display*1 Dynamic  
Label Display*2 Frequency Display*3 Channel No.  
Display  
Setting the Announcement Select Mode  
*1 You can display this only when the broadcasting station supplies  
the Service Component Label. Otherwise, NO COMPOis  
displayed.  
Press T.INFO for at least 2 seconds to turn ON the  
Announcement Select mode.  
1
2
*
If you set SCROLL AUTOfor Scroll Setting,the character  
information that is sent from the broadcasting station is scrolled  
when it displayed.  
Press g or f to select ANNOUN,and then  
press BAND/TEL. to set it ON.  
2
If you are set to SCROLL MANUALwhile displaying the  
Dynamic Label and press and hold TITLE for at least 3 seconds,  
you can scroll the character information once.  
After turning ON the ANNOUN,press g or f  
to select your desired Announcement.  
3
NO TEXTis displayed when broadcasting stations which  
contain no Dynamic Label are received. However, when a station is  
waiting for its reception, WAITINGis displayed.  
Announcement All Select Traffic News Travel News →  
Warning News Weather Event Special Event →  
Radio Info Sports news Financial news →  
Announcement  
*3 CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only.  
Press BAND/TEL. to set ON/OFF for the selected  
Announcement.  
4
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set more.  
To set the Announcement Select mode OFF, press  
T.INFO for at least 2 seconds.  
5
When one of the selections between All Selectand Financial  
newsis set ON, no announcement interrupts are made if you set  
OFF for the Announcement.  
If you set ON/OFF with the All Selectselection, you can set ON/  
OFF for the selections from Traffic Newsto Financial news.  
When an urgent broadcast is received, the mode automatically  
changes to the DAB mode to receive the Alarm Announcement. If  
you adjust the volume level at this time, that volume level is  
memorized, and that volume level is applied the next time you  
receive an urgent broadcast.  
If the announcement that you select in Step 3 interrupts, the  
selected announcement Label is displayed. If you adjust the  
volume level at this time, that volume level is memorized, and that  
volume level is applied the next time announcement interrupts.  
31-EN  
Displaying the Regional Label  
The regional name of the ensemble that you are listening is displayed.  
Setting for Automatic Change from DAB to  
RDS  
When the DAB reception is poor, you can set this selection ON to  
automatically change to the RDS station (a station that can be  
received) within the same broadcasting station until good reception is  
achieved. You can switch this for voice only (except Service label/  
Dynamic label display). The display and operation remain as for  
DAB.  
Press TITLE for at least 3 seconds.  
1
REGIONALis displayed for two seconds, and then the  
Regional Label is displayed for 5 seconds, and then you  
return to the display that you selected with the steps  
described under the section Changing the Display  
Modeon page 31.  
If no Regional Label is received, NO REGONis displayed.  
When you are in the Dynamic Label mode, you cannot display the  
Regional Label.  
Press F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
2
Press g or f to select R/D SW.”  
Press BAND/TEL. to select either ON or OFF.  
3
Receiving Announcement Information of DAB  
Local Stations  
Press F/SETUP to return to the normal mode.  
4
When reception is being changed from DAB to RDS, the DAB  
indicator blinks.  
Press F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
Press g or f to select DAB REG(REG).  
2
Setting ON/OFF for DRC (Dynamic Range  
Control)  
If you set this ON when receiving the sound of a wide Dynamic  
Range, the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) gain increases when the  
source sound is small, and the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) gain  
decreases when the source sound is large, making the Dynamic Range  
narrower to give you better and more comfortable sound even in the  
vehicle that produces a large noise.  
Press BAND/TEL. to select ON or OFF for DAB  
REG.  
ON: You can automatically receive announcement  
interruptions that are valid for the region you are  
currently in.  
3
OFF: Announcement interruptions are valid for all regions.  
Press F/SETUP to return to the normal mode.  
4
Press F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
1
Press g or f select DAB DRC(DRC).  
2
Press BAND/TEL. to select either ON or OFF.  
3
Press F/SETUP to return to the normal mode.  
4
When a radio programme is set to ON, sound other than what you  
previously set may be produced depending on the broadcast. In this  
case, turn the programme OFF.  
32-EN  
An outgoing call from a portable telephone is also possible.  
However, you cannot perform different operations at the same time  
from a portable telephone and CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-  
9812RX/CDA-9811R as malfunction can result.  
MobileHubLink  
Operation(Optional)  
With a junction box connected outgoing, incoming, and sending  
history will also be recorded in the portable telephone.  
While telephoning, defeat is set to ON. When the call has finished,  
the unit returns to your previous setting.  
The telephone volume can be adjusted on the CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R. The volume you set during the  
call is memorized, and is automatically applied again on the next  
call.  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
BAND/  
TEL.  
TITLE  
-/J  
8
SEARCH  
9
While telephoning or receiving incoming calls, press TITLE to  
show the Network Operator display for 5 seconds.  
Incoming Calls  
Press :/J to receive an incoming call.  
1
g
f
F/SETUP  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
Press BAND/TEL. to finish a call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
2
Rotary encoder  
mode.  
About MobileHubLink  
Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone  
(available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of  
the portable telephone.  
When the Automatic Calling mode is on, you can talk after 3  
seconds of receiving the incoming call.  
The incoming call can be switched to Automatic Calling or Manual  
Calling.  
1 Press and hold F/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.  
Caution  
2 Select the Telephone mode by pressing g or f.  
Even with hands-free operation, a driver can be distracted during  
telephone operation or receiving a call. For the sake of safety,  
drivers are requested to refrain from operating the telephone while  
driving.  
For the sake of safety, only incoming calls and Speed-Dial  
outgoing calls can be operated.  
3 Press BAND/TEL. to change to AUTO or MANUAL  
(MANU).  
4 Press F/SETUP to return to normal mode.  
Press BAND/TEL. during an incoming call to disconnect it.  
If a portable telephone is connected, its address book, incoming  
and outgoing history are downloaded to the junction box.  
Please refer to the instruction manual of the junction box.  
Telephone Mode ON/OFF  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds  
to turn on the Telephone mode.  
1
To turn off, press BAND/TEL.  
See relevant pages for each item.  
When a portable telephone is not connected, press and hold  
BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. NO PHONEis displayed for  
about 2 seconds, then the mode returns to the original source  
mode.  
When the portable telephone is taken off the junction box during an  
incoming or outgoing call, or during a hands-free call, the call will  
be treated as an ordinary one by the portable telephone.  
When there is an incoming call while the power of CDA-9815RB/  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R is off, the power of CDA-  
9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R will turn on  
automatically for a hands-free call.  
Even if the power of the portable telephone is off, when CDA-  
9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R is set to Telephone  
mode, the power of the portable telephone will be turned on.  
Even if the ACC power of the vehicle is turned off (even if the  
engine is stopped) during a hands-free call, the call is not  
disconnected, and an ordinary call by the portable telephone is  
possible.  
If there is an incoming call during operation (except an outgoing  
call or talking), operation mode will end and switch to the  
incoming or talking mode.  
33-EN  
Calling by the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history  
Calling  
You can place a call to any of the last 999 calls by the outgoing/  
incoming/absent incoming history.  
Calling by the address book  
You can call up the address book registered in the portable telephone  
to call from.  
Press SEARCH  
the History mode.  
in Phone Book mode to select  
1
2
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Press 8 or 9 to select outgoing history (display  
example:DIALED), incoming history (display  
example:RECEIVED), absent incoming history  
(display example:MISSED).  
Press SEARCH  
A list in alphabetic order is displayed.  
to select Phone Book mode.  
2
Retrieving an addressee by Alphabetic Sort List  
Turn the Rotary encoder, or press g or f to  
select the addressee from the outgoing or  
incoming history.  
3
When displaying the Alphabetic Sort List, turn the  
3
Rotary encoder or press g or f to select  
the addressee.  
Press :/J or the Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
5
Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call.  
4
5
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
at once, press TITLE to show undisplayed numbers and names.  
NO MEMORY(NO MEMfor CDA-9811R) is displayed if  
there is no incoming history.  
Retrieving an addressee by Selecting Search (A-Z search)  
Press 8 or 9 to select an initial letter (A to Z) of the  
addressee.  
3
SMS (Short Message Service) Operation  
You can be informed when you receive a short message.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the addressee.  
4
Press the Rotary encoder to place a call.  
5
6
Receiving a short message  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
When a text message is received,NEW  
1
MESSAGEfor CDA-9815RB, NEW MESSAGfor  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX or NEW MSGfor CDA-  
9811R is indicated on the display.  
If all telephone numbers and registered names cannot be displayed  
at once, press TITLE to show undisplayed numbers and names.  
NO MEMORY(NO MEMfor CDA-9811R) is displayed if  
nothing is registered in the Phone Book.  
The contents of the received message can only be read  
from the portable phone's display.  
Press any one of the buttons on the unit to cancel  
the display.The buttons that are pressed will enter  
the mode or will be activated.  
2
Calling by using the Speed Dial  
You can place a call by retrieving one of the telephone numbers  
registered in No. 1 to 9 of the address book.  
Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds.  
1
Within 5 seconds, press and hold (for at least 2  
seconds) a preset button (1 through 6) to place  
a call.  
2
By pressing F/SETUP, and then pressing a preset  
button (1 through 3) for at least 2 seconds, you  
can place a call to the number registered in 7 to 9.  
You can place a call by pressing :/J after momentarily pressing  
the preset button (1 through 6) of the number you wish to call.  
You can place a call by pressing the Rotary encoder, after selecting  
a number which you wish to call, by pressing g or f , or by  
turning the Rotary encoder.  
Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.  
Telephone mode will end and return to the original source  
mode.  
3
If there is no telephone number registered to a preset button, NO  
PRESET(NO P-SETfor the CDA-9811R) is displayed when  
you try to place a call.  
34-EN  
Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer  
(Optional)  
If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD-  
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit.  
Changer (Optional)  
SOURCE/  
POWER  
-/J  
BAND/TEL.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3  
Changer mode.  
1
Press any one of the disc select buttons (1  
through 6) corresponding to one of the discs  
2
loaded in the CD Changer.  
To pause playback, press -/J.  
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.  
3
Select buttons (1 through 6)  
The unit can play discs containing both audio data and MP3 data.  
For operating MP3 with an MP3 compatible CD Changer, refer to  
CD/MP3/WMApages 13 to 16.  
Controlling CD Changer (Optional)  
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this  
unit if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the  
Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from  
this unit.  
Using the KCA-400C (Multi-Changer Switching device) or the KCA-  
410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can be controlled  
by this unit.  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)  
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).  
See Multi-Changer Selectionon this page for selecting the CD  
Changers.  
The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative  
only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well  
as the CD changer.  
Press SOURCE/POWER on this unit to activate  
the CD Changer mode.  
1
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote control (CDA-  
9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only) to activate the  
CD Changer mode.  
Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the CHANGER  
mode.  
1
The display shows the disc number and track number.  
The source indicator varies depending on the connected source.  
Press BAND/TEL. to switch the Disc mode in the CD/Changer  
mode.  
BAND  
SOURCE  
Press the disc select buttons (1 through 6)  
corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD  
Changer.  
2
The selected disc number appears in the display and CD  
playback starts.  
After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same way as  
for the CD player of this unit.  
For details, please see the CD/MP3/WMA section.  
If the FUNCindicator (the underlined portion of the FUNC”  
indicator for CDA-9811R) is illuminated, the disc select buttons  
become nonfunctional.  
Press BAND/TEL. on this unit or the RUE-4187 to  
activate the CD Changer Selection mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for 8  
seconds.  
2
3
Press BAND/TEL. until the desired CD Changer  
indicator appears on the display.  
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 F/SETUP. This changes  
the Dindicator to d.Then press the desired preset  
button. With F/SETUP activated, the preset buttons 1 to 6  
will represent discs 7 to 12 respectively.  
Alternatively press BAND/TEL. on the Remote Control  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only) until the  
desired changer indicator appears on the display.  
If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display will show  
NO CHGR(NO CHANGERfor CDA-9815RB).  
To operate the selected changer, see CD/MP3/WMA(page 13).  
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
KCA-410C, see Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)on page 28.  
35-EN  
9
!
f UP Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button  
CD mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning  
of the next track.  
Remote Control  
9 Button  
1
2
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in  
descending order, stations programmed into the radio's  
presets as shown below.  
5
6
7
8
9
!
6 5 ... 1 6  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) button  
Press this button to select a disc in descending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: Press the Folder Select (DN) button to  
select the folder.  
3
4
"
#
"
#
Mute Button  
Press this button to lower the volume by 20 dB instantly.  
Press this button again to cancel.  
Audio Processor Button*1  
CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only  
Each press the button to switch the audio processor  
mode.  
For details, refer to “Operating the Audio Processor” as  
shown below.  
Controls on Remote Control (CDA-9815RB/  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)  
1
2
3
Power Button  
Press this button to turn the power on/off.  
CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX  
Press the button to call the external audio processor  
mode when the external audio processor is connected.*2  
Source Button  
Press this button to select the audio source.  
*1 This button is used for CDA-9812RX in conjunction with an  
optional Ai-NET processor.  
*2 For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the Owner's  
Manual of the external audio processor you purchased.  
-/J Button  
Press this button to switch between the Play and Pause  
modes for CD.  
4
5
TILT 98 Buttons  
Press this button to adjust the angle of the movable  
display.  
Operating the Audio Processor  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only)  
Band/Programme Button  
Radio mode: BAND Button  
Press this button and the band will change.  
Press A.PROC to select the mode.  
1
Normal mode EQ mode (Equalizer Presets) Private mode  
(Recalling the Stored Equalizer Curve) Time Correction  
mode (Recalling the Stored Time Correction) Crossover  
mode (Recalling the Stored Crossover) Normal mode  
CD/Changer mode: To switch the disc mode.  
6
7
Volume Adjustment Buttons  
To increase the volume level:  
Press the Lbutton  
Press 8 or 9 to select the mode.  
2
EQ mode  
To decrease the volume level:  
Press the Kbutton  
Select from FLAT, POPS, ROCK and NEWS.  
Private mode/Time Correction mode/Crossover mode  
Select from MEMORY 1 through 6.  
8 Button  
Radio mode: Pressing this button will select, in ascending  
order, stations programmed into the radio's presets as  
shown below.  
1 2 ... 6 1  
CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) button  
Press this button to select a disc in ascending order.  
MP3/WMA mode: Press the Folder Select (UP) button to  
select the folder.  
8
g DN Button  
Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button  
CD mode: Press this button to go back to the beginning of  
the current track.  
36-EN  
Battery Replacement (CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R/CDA-9812RX only)  
Information  
In Case of Difficulty  
Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.  
Opening the battery cover  
Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the  
direction of the arrow.  
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again.  
If the unit is still not functioning normally, 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.  
1
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.  
Replacing the battery  
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.  
2
- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace with  
the proper value if necessary.  
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference  
noise etc.  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other  
pointed article.  
Radio  
Closing the cover  
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.  
3
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.  
Controllable With Remote Control  
The CDA-9811R can be controlled with an optional Alpine  
remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote  
control sensor.  
Broadcast is noisy.  
Remote control sensor  
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.  
Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box  
You can operate this unit from the vehicle's control unit when  
an Alpine Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is  
connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  
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).  
37-EN  
CD insertion not possible.  
ERROR  
A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
Mechanism error.  
The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in  
the CD Player Operation section.  
1) Press the c button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the  
c button again.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing  
the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
The CD has been damaged.  
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit  
can cause damage to the mechanism.  
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing c, press the RESET  
switch (refer to page 6) and press c again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
Improper mounting of the unit.  
- Securely re-mount the unit.  
The disc is very dirty.  
- Clean the disc.  
The disc has scratches.  
PROTECT  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
- Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc. Consult  
your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
UNSUPPORT  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)  
The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.  
- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only)  
Mechanical error  
- Press c. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the  
problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.  
Indication for CD Changer  
HIGH TEMP  
HI TEMP  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
(CDA-9815RB)  
(CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R)  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
MP3/WMA  
MP3 or WMA is not played back.  
Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.  
- Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.  
Refer to About MP3/WMA(page 15-16), then rewrite in  
the format supported by this device.  
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.  
Indication for CD Player  
HIGH TEMP  
HI TEMP  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not  
eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
(CDA-9815RB)  
(CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R)  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to  
within operation range.  
ERROR - 02  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
NO DISC  
- Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the  
CD Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD  
magazine into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside  
the CD Changer.  
No CD is inserted.  
- Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, NO DISCis displayed and the  
unit does not start to play or eject the disc.  
- Remove the disc by following these steps:  
1) Press the c button.  
The movable display will open.  
2) Press the c button again for at least 3 seconds while the  
movable display is open.  
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CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
NO MAGAZINE  
NO MAGZINE  
178 mm (7")  
Height  
Depth  
50 mm (2")  
CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R  
155 mm (6-1/8")  
CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
160 mm (6-1/4")  
(CDA-9815RB)  
(CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX)  
NO MAGZN  
(CDA-9811R)  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
170 mm (6-11/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
20 mm (25/32")  
Depth  
NO DISC  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
CAUTION  
87.5 108.0 MHz  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
0.7 µV  
Alternate Channel Selectivity 90 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Capture Ratio  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
MW TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
531 1,602 kHz  
(Bottom side of player)  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
25.1 µV/28 dB  
LWTUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
153 281 kHz  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
31.6 µV/30 dB  
CD SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
5 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
REMOTE CONTROL  
(CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only)  
Battery Type  
AAAsized dry battery  
Battery Quantity  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
2
42 mm (1-21/32")  
× 121 mm (4-25/32")  
× 23 mm (29/32")  
50 g (1.8 oz)  
Weight (without battery)  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(1116 V allowable)  
Maximum Power Output  
60 W × 4  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 4 V/10k ohms  
Bass (CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only)  
14 dB at 60 Hz  
Treble (CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only)  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
Weight  
CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R  
1.7 kg (3 lbs. 12 oz)  
CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)  
39-EN  
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly  
for proper use.  
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.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or  
product damage.  
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.  
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  
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 wire’s insulation from  
being cut by the metal edge of the hole.  
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to  
electrical shorts.  
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 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.  
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.  
Precautions  
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.  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/  
CDA-9811R. This will reduce any chance of damage to the  
unit in case of a short-circuit.  
Be sure to connect the colour 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 CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/  
CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R to the fuse box, make sure the fuse  
for the intended circuit of the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/  
CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R has the appropriate amperage.  
Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the  
vehicle. When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.  
The CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
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.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE  
REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury.  
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.  
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.  
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  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
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.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
40-EN  
For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing  
location.  
Installation  
Slide the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/  
CDA-9811R 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  
3
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.  
Detachable Front Panel.  
Lock pin  
Caution  
Do not block the units fan or heat sink, thus preventing air  
circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and  
may cause a fire.  
Air ventilation hole  
Air ventilation hole  
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.  
(Rear of CDA-9812RX/CDA-  
9811R)  
(Rear of CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R)  
1
3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
Rubber Cap  
(Included)  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
Hex Bolt  
Bracket  
(Included)  
Dashboard  
Mounting sleeve  
(Included)  
Front frame  
this unit  
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see  
“Removal” on this page). Slide the mounting sleeve  
into the dashboard.  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
Metal Mounting Strap  
Screw  
2
this unit  
Bolt Stud  
Hex Nut (M5)  
Mounting Bracket  
this unit  
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long  
hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDA-9815RB/  
CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R and put the  
Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle does  
not have the Mounting Support, reinforce the head  
unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied).  
Connect all the leads of the CDA-9815RB/CDA-  
9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R according to  
details described in the CONNECTION section.  
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Connections for CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R  
Antenna  
1
ISO Antenna Plug  
2
3
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
To vehicle phone  
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON  
To amplifier or equalizer  
(Orange) DIMMER  
To the instrument cluster illumination lead  
To power antenna  
(CDA-9812RX only)  
4
5
6
(Red)  
IGNITION  
9
Ignition Key  
(Blue) POWER ANT  
(Black) GND  
!
8
Battery  
7
(Yellow) BATTERY  
Speakers  
Rear Left  
(Green)  
&
(Green/Black)  
(White)  
(
)
%
Front Left  
(White/Black)  
(Grey/Black)  
~
+
Front Right  
Rear Right  
(Grey)  
,
-
(Violet/Black)  
(Violet)  
.
;
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"
/
$
#
Ai-NET  
NORM EQ/DIV  
1  
:
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CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
Speakers  
Front Left  
Amplifier  
Front Right  
Rear Left  
>
=
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
>
Amplifier  
Subwoofers  
* 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.  
42-EN  
1
2
Antenna Receptacle  
#
System Switch  
When connecting a processor using Ai-NET, place this  
switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is  
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular  
phone which provides ground shorting when a call is  
received.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch  
position.  
3
4
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
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,
-
.
/
Power Supply Connector  
ISO Connector (Speaker Output)  
Dimmer Lead (Orange) (CDA-9812RX only)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicles instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicles  
dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit.  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black)  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
5
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicles fuse  
box or another unused power source which provides (+) 12V  
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory  
position.  
6
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
Remote Control Interface Connector  
To remote control interface box.  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle's power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal  
processor, etc.  
:
;
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
7
8
Choke Coil with Fuse Holder (20A)  
<
=
>
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
9
!
ISO Power Supply Connector  
RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)  
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.  
"
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other  
product (CD changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-  
NET.  
To prevent noise/interference in the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm 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 any paint, dirt or grease 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 noise  
suppressors, contact them for further information.  
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
43-EN  
Connections for CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R  
Antenna  
ISO Antenna Convertor Plug  
ISO Antenna Plug  
1
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
2
3
To vehicle phone  
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON  
To amplifier or equalizer  
(Orange) DIMMER  
To the instrument cluster illumination lead  
To power antenna  
4
(Red)  
IGNITION  
5
6
(Blue) POWER ANT  
9
Ignition Key  
(Black) GND  
7
!
8
Battery  
(Yellow) BATTERY  
Speakers  
Rear Left  
(Green)  
(
(Green/Black)  
(White)  
)
~
&
Front Left  
(White/Black)  
(Grey/Black)  
+
,
Front Right  
Rear Right  
(Grey)  
-
.
(Violet/Black)  
(Violet)  
/
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F/R Sub. W  
%
X-OVER  
3WAY  
1  
"
#
EQ/DIV  
Ai-NET  
NORM  
1  
;
CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
Speakers  
Front Left  
?
<
Amplifier  
Front Right  
?
?
Rear Left  
=
>
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
Subwoofers  
:
* 1 The label is attached on the bottom of the unit.  
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1
2
Antenna Receptacle  
Connect to the supplied ISO antenna convertor plug.  
#
System Switch  
When connecting a processor using Ai-NET, place this  
switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is  
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular  
phone which provides ground shorting when a call is  
received.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch  
position.  
3
4
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
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Setting the 3WAY/2WAY switch  
Set the 3way/2way Switch according to your audio system.  
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,
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.
/
:
Power Supply Connector  
Dimmer Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicles instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicles  
dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit.  
ISO Connector (Speaker Output)  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Right Front () Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black)  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)  
Right Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
5
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicles fuse  
box or another unused power source which provides (+) 12V  
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory  
position.  
6
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
Remote Control Interface Connector  
To remote control interface box.  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle's power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal  
processor, etc.  
;
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Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
7
8
Choke Coil with Fuse Holder (20A)  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's  
battery.  
=
>
?
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
9
!
ISO Power Supply Connector  
Ground Lead (Black)  
RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)  
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.  
"
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of other  
product (CD changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-  
NET.  
The X-Over Switch position for a three-way system whose  
frequency range is divided among the highs (Front), mids  
(Rear), and lows (Subwoofer).  
The X-Over Switch position for a two-way system  
(frequency range is divided between highs for front/rear and  
lows for the Subwoofer).  
The position of the X-Over switch : F/R/Sub-W  
The position of the X-Over switch: 3WAY  
Front high range  
speaker (R)  
Front high range  
speaker (L)  
High range  
speaker (R)  
High range  
speaker (L)  
Rear high range  
speaker (R)  
Rear high range  
speaker (L)  
Mid range  
speaker (R)  
Mid range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (L)  
Low range  
speaker (R)  
Output of this unit :  
Front output  
Rear output  
SUB-W output  
Use the SUB-W output cord to connect the unit to the low range speaker.  
You can use the built-in amplifier to output the front output/rear output.  
You cannot adjust the fader when set to 3WAY.  
To prevent noise/interference in the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm 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 any paint, dirt or grease 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 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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