Alpine CDA 7969R User Manual

CDA-7969R

FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Player

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il

B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Charles De Gaulle

Cedex, France

Tokyo 141-8501, Japan

Tel.: (03) 3494-1101

Tel.: (03) 9769-0000

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany

Tel.: 02102-45 50

Tel.: 01-48 63 89 89

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes

MK14 5BU, U.K.

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio

MI, Italy

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

Tel.: 01908-61 15 56

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

Tel.: 02-48 47 81

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Tel.: 34-45-283588

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

Yamagata Printing Co., Ltd.

2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama,

Kanagawa, Japan

Printed in Japan (Y)

68P30540Y31-O

ENGLISH

Contents

Operating Instructions

Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 13

Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 13

Auto Station Search While Travelling ............ 13

WARNING

RDS Operation

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

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

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

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving

RDS Stations ............................................... 14

Recalling Preset RDS Stations........................ 14

Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations...... 15

Receiving Traffic Information......................... 15

PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ..................... 15

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing

CD or Radio................................................. 16

Priority PTY (Programme Type)..................... 16

Turning Emergency Alarm On or Off ............. 17

Displaying Radio Text .................................... 17

Basic Operation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and

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

Adjusting Source Signal Level ......................... 5

Changing Backlighting Colour ......................... 6

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

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

Demonstration................................................... 6

Subwoofer On and Off ...................................... 7

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

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

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

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

Blackout Mode On and Off............................... 8

Switching the Display Modes ........................... 8

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

Selecting DHE Mode ........................................ 9

Equalizer Presets ............................................. 10

Adjusting the Equalizer Settings..................... 10

Memorizing the Equalizer Settings................. 10

Recalling the Memorized Equalizer ............... 10

Adjusting the Time Correction ....................... 11

Memorizing the Time Correction Setting ....... 11

Recalling the Memorized Time Correction

CD Player Operation

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

Digital Output On and Off .............................. 18

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

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

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

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

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

Scanning Programmes .................................... 19

Displaying the Title/Text................................. 20

Titling Discs .................................................... 20

Erasing Disc Title............................................ 21

Controlling CD Changer (Optional) ............... 21

Searching for Titled Discs/CD Text ................ 22

Multi-Changer Selection ................................. 22

Remote Control Operation

Controls on Remote Control ........................... 23

Battery Replacement ....................................... 24

Information

In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 25

Specifications .................................................. 27

Setting.......................................................... 11

Installation and Connections

Radio Operation

Precautions ...................................................... 28

Installation ...................................................... 29

Connection ...................................................... 30

Manual Tuning ................................................ 12

Automatic Seek Tuning .................................. 12

Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 13

1-EN

WARNING

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions.

Failure to heed them can result in serious

injury or death.

This symbol means important instructions.

Failure to heed them can result in injury or

material property damage.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES

YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING

YOUR VEHICLE.

Any function that requires your prolonged attention

should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.

Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before

performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in

an accident.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to

the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or

the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing.

DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD

BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY

POLARITY.

When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper

polarity (+ and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical

leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal injury.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN

STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

PRECAUTIONS

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking

ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between

+60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your

unit on.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

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

Moisture Condensation

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V

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.

APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in

fire, electric shock or other injury.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF

THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If

swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged

discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the

playback mechanism.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN

REPLACING FUSES.

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.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result

in fire.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V

APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in

fire, electric shock or other injury.

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN

OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the

product.

2-EN

Installation Location

Never Attempt the Following

Make sure the CDA-7969R will not be installed in a

location subjected to:

Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled

back into the player by the automatic reloading

mechanism.

Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit

power is off.

•

Direct sun and heat

High humidity and water

Excessive dust

Excessive vibrations

Correct Handling

Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you

will not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix

tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on

the disc.

Inserting Discs

Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback.

Do not attempt to load more than one disc.

Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the

disc. Your player will automatically eject any disc that is

inserted incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a

correctly inserted disc, push the RESET switch with a

pointed object such as a ball-point pen.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

CORRECT

Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may

result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage

the player.

New Discs

Disc Cleaning

As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming,

the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular

surfaces or inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is

inserted into the player and ejected after initial loading,

using your finger, feel around the inside of the centre hole

and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps

or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the

disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole

and outside edge of the disc with a ball-point pen or other

such instrument, then insert the disc again.

Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could

cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe

the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre

of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily

soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild

neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

Center

Hole

Center

Hole

New

Disc

Disc Accessories

Bumps

There are various accessories available on the market for

protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.

However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or

diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the

disc to be out of standard specifications and may create

operational problems. We recommend not using these

accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players.

Outside

(Bumps)

Irregular Shaped Discs

Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and

never use any special shape discs.

Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the

mechanism.

Transparent Sheet

Disc Stabilizer

3-EN

Basic Operation

INTLZ

Audio Control

PWR

MODE

TUNE

DN g

f UP

F1 F2

c/HIDE

Opening the Front Panel

Initial System Start-Up

Press the Open button on the Front Panel.

Immediately after installing or applying power to

the unit, it should be initialized. Press the RESET

switch with a ballpoint pen or any other pointed

object.

NOTE

This should be operated when the front panel is hidden.

Open Button

NOTE

Hide the Front Panel if it does not come out within 6

seconds after the Open button has been pressed.

The power will turn off after the Front Panel hiding.

RESET switch

NOTE

Hiding the Front Panel

The RESET switch is also on the front panel (to the right

of the TITLE button).

Press the HIDE button on the Front Panel for at

least 3 seconds.

Turning Power On and Off

NOTES

• The Front Panel will stop moving if there is an

obstacle inside the compartment. In that case, remove

the obstacle and press the HIDE button again for at

least 3 seconds.

Press the PWR (Power) button to turn on the

unit.

NOTE

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

The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button

except the eject c button.

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.

The volume level gradually increases to the previous

level you were listening to before the unit was turned

off. Press the PWR button for at least 3 seconds to

turn off the unit.

NOTE

The very first time the power is turned on, the volume

will start from level 12 in the tuner mode.

4-EN

Display Angle Adjustment

Adjusting Volume/Balance

(Between Left and Right)/Fader

(Between Front and Rear)

Movable display

Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose

the desired mode.

Each press changes the modes as follows:

The movable display may be adjusted to 3

different angles depending upon user preference.

→ VOLUME → BALANCE → FADER

NOTES

Press the F button, and when the FUNC

indicator blinks, adjust the movable display angle

by pressing button F1 (DOWN) or F2 (UP).

• If the MODE button is not pressed in 5 seconds after

selecting the BALANCE or FADER mode, the unit

automatically returns to the VOLUME mode.

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

adjusted.

NOTES

• The display will close a half minute after the ignition

key is turned to the OFF position.

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

There is no need to re-adjust the angle when the power

is turned back on.

Rotate the Audio Control knob until the desired

sound is obtained in each mode.

NOTE

CAUTION

Depending on the connected devices, some functions and

display indications do not work.

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.

Adjusting Source Signal Level

If the difference in volume level between the CD

player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM

signal level as follows.

Setting the Front Panel closing mode

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"CLOSE".

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"FM-LE. (FM-LEVEL)".

Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

Each press of the f UP button scrolls the

modes as follows:

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

NOTE

When you press the DN g button, the display scrolls

in the reverse sequence.

Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between

CLOSE AUTO and MANU.

Press the TUNE button to select the FM signal

level mode. Each press toggles between "FM-

LEVEL HI" (High) and "FM-LEVEL LO" (Low).

• CLOSE AUTO: The Front Panel automatically

closes when ACC is on OFF.

• CLOSE MANU: The Front Panel remains open

until closed manually.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to activate the normal mode.

When the setting is completed, press the INTLZ

button for at least 2 seconds to return to the

normal mode.

5-EN

Basic Operation

Audio Control

INTLZ

MODE

MUTE

TUNE

DN g

f UP

Changing Backlighting Colour

Audio Mute Function

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

Activating this function will instantly lower the

volume level by 20 dB.

seconds.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"AMBER".

Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

Press the MUTE button to activate the MUTE

mode. The audio level will decrease by about

20 dB.

Pressing the MUTE button again will bring the

audio back to its previous level

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode

between AMBER ON (amber) and AMBER OFF

(green).

Demonstration

This unit has the Demonstration feature which

simulates the display functions.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to set the selected mode.

Dimmer Control

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

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 the f UP button to select the DEMO

mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

NOTE

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"DIM (DIMMER)".

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

Each press of the f UP button scrolls the

modes as shown:

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the

DEMO mode.

Each press toggles between DEMO ON and

DEMO OFF.

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

If no buttons are pressed 30 seconds after the

DEMO mode is turned ON, "DEMO" blinks 3

times in the display. The DEMO mode then

begins.

reverse sequence.

Press the TUNE button to select the Dimmer mode.

Each press toggles between DIMMER AUTO

and DIMMER MANU.

NOTE

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to activate the normal mode.

The initial setting at the factory is "DEMO OFF."

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds again to return to normal operation.

6-EN

Subwoofer On and Off

Turning Mute Mode On/Off

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

If a device having the interrupt feature is

connected, audio will be automatically muted

whenever the interrupt signal is received from the

device. This function can be turned ON or OFF

from the head unit by following procedure below.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"SUB."

Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

Press the f UP button to select the MUTE

mode. Each press changes the modes as shown:

NOTE

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

NOTE

Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between

SUB-W ON and SUB-W OFF.

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the Mute

If an Ai-NET compatible processor with

Subwoofer output is connected:

Press the TUNE button after selecting the SUB-W

ON mode, and the subwoofer output phase is

toggled NORMAL (0°) or REVERS (180°).

mode.

Each press toggles between the MUTE ON and

OFF modes.

NOTE

The initial setting at the factory is "MUTE ON."

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds again to return to normal operation.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds after setting the SUB-W ON.

Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the

SUB-W mode.

CD Text Scroll Setting

→ SUB-W → BALANCE → FADER → VOLUME

This CD player has the ability to scroll the disc

and track name recorded on CD-Text discs. The

scrolling feature will work with names greater than

12 characters. This feature will not work for the 12

character titles that were input manually.

Rotate Audio Control knob until the desired

sound is obtained in each mode.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

Sound (Beep) Guide Function

seconds.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"SCR (SCROLL)".

Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

This function will give audible feedback with

varying tones depending upon the button pressed.

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"BEEP."

Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

reverse sequence.

Press the TUNE button to toggle mode between

SCROLL AUTO and MANU.

• SCROLL AUTO: the display of CD text is

scrolled continuously.

• SCROLL MANU: the display is scrolled only

when a disc is loaded or when a track is

changed.

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

When the setting is completed, press and hold

the INTLZ button for at least 2 seconds to return

to the normal mode.

Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode

between BEEP ON and BEEP OFF.

NOTES

NOTE

• Initial mode is "SCROLL MANU".

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

input manually (refer to page 20) cannot be scrolled.

• The display of CD text will scroll even for text less

than 12 characters.

The initial setting at the factory is BEEP ON.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to set the selected mode.

7-EN

Basic Operation

Audio Control

INTLZ/DISP

SOURCE

DHE

Preset buttons

(F1 through F6)

TUNE

BLACK OUT

DN g

f UP

F/A.PROC

Setting the AUX Mode

Blackout Mode On and Off

You can input TV/video sound by connecting an

optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B)

to this component.

When the Blackout mode is turned on, the display

will turn off to reduce power consumption.

This additional power enhances the sound quality.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

Press and hold the BLACK OUT button for at

least 2 seconds to start the blackout mode. By

doing so the display will be removed.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"AUX" .

Each press of the f UP button changes the

modes as shown:

NOTE

If any button on the unit is pressed during the blackout

mode, the function will be displayed for 5 seconds to

show the operation before returning to Blackout mode.

NOTE

To cancel the blackout mode, press and hold the

BLACK OUT button for at least 2 seconds.

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP → MUTE

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX (AUX Mode Display Setting*) ← SCR ←

Switching the Display Modes

∗ Displayed after AUX-IN ON is set.

Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to select the

desired Display pattern mode.

Press the TUNE button to toggle the mode

between AUX-IN ON and AUX-IN OFF.

Each press changes the display patterns.

NOTES

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

• You can set the AUX mode display by pressing the DN

g or f UP button after AUX-IN ON is set,

select the AUX mode display setting, and then press

the TUNE button.

Pattern Description

Normal pattern (Upward)

Mode Display

(Keeps showing the present operation

over and over.)

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to return to the normal mode.

Normal pattern (Rightward)

Demonstration Display

To adjust the volume, etc., first press the

SOURCE button and select the AUX mode, then

make the necessary adjustment.

Scan Display

→ TUNER → CD → AUX

(Repeats from Pattern 1 to Pattern 4

for every 5 seconds endlessly.)

NOTE

Mode Display

Display OFF

When AUX-IN ON is selected, a CD changer cannot be

used.

8-EN

Adjusting the built-in Audio

Processor

Selecting DHE Mode

Using digital signal processing technology, DHE

(Digital Harmonics Enhancer) operates on

harmonic components which determine tone and

coloration of the musical instruments. The

process operates independently on individual

frequency bands, so each instrument or vocal will

be distinct. Play back clarity is enhanced to

compensate for road noises which would normally

detract from the listener's enjoyment.

You can change High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter,

and Sub Woofer Phase on this unit, so that you

can create your favorite sound effects.

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

seconds to enter Adjust Mode.

Within 5 seconds, press the DN g or f UP

button repeatedly to select the desired parameter.

Press and hold the DHE button for at least 2

seconds to switch to the DHE mode.

→ HPF

→ LPF∗

→ SUB-W∗

∗ When the subwoofer is turned OFF by using

this unit, LPF and phase are deactivated.

Press the Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

within 10 seconds to select the desired mode.

F1: OFF (NON EFFECT)

F2: Beat MAX (DHE1)

Strong Low Frequency emphasis.

F3: Lyric MAX (DHE2)

Strong vocal emphasis.

F4: Beat MIX (DHE3)

Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the

desired setting.

1. HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):

→ OFF ←→ 63Hz ←→ 80Hz ←→ 100Hz ←

→ 200Hz ←→ 160Hz ←→ 125Hz ←

Outputs all frequencies higher than that selected

according to your preference.

Good balance between bass and vocals.

F5: Lyric MIX (DHE4)

Slight vocal emphasis.

F6: Phase MIX (DHE5)

Enlivens any genre.

2. LPF (Setting the Low Pass Filter):

→ OFF ←→ 63Hz ←→ 80Hz ←→ 100Hz ←

→ 200Hz ←→ 160Hz ←→ 125Hz ←

Outputs all frequencies lower than that selected

according to your preference.

Press the F button within 10 seconds to select

the desired mode.

(Only available when using the subwoofer output

from this unit.)

→ POWER mode

→ FINE mode

PWR – FINE mode ←

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

POWER mode:

NORMAL ↔ REVERS

Any of the DHE effects can be modified using

the Power Mode. Enhanced bass and high

frequencies will be added to the selected DHE

effect.

You can change the subwoofer phase.

(Only available when using the subwoofer output

from this unit.)

FINE mode:

NOTES

Selecting the DHE fine mode will emphasize the

vocal/chorus sustain for clear sound

reproduction.

• If the battery is disconnected, all settings return to

factory default.

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

menu returns to the normal audio display.

PWR – FINE mode:

Both the POWER mode and the FINE mode will

be activated simultaneously.

9-EN

Basic Operation

7-Band Graphic EQ

Digital Time Correction

Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

DN g

f UP

F1 F2

Equalizer Presets

While the FUNC (Function) indicators is flashing,

press either the DN g button or the f UP

button to adjust to the desired level.

To adjust another frequency band, repeat the

above procedure.

Six typical equalizer settings are preset at the

factory for a variety of musical source material.

Press the 7-Band Graphic EQ button to switch

to the EQ mode.

NOTE

All band levels will become flat when the F6 button is

pressed.

Press the Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

within 10 seconds to select the desired mode.

Memorizing the Equalizer Settings

F1: FLAT

Flat frequency

Recalls the manufacturer's settings of the

equalizer. In addition, allows you to store your

own sound preferences for later recall. (see this

page)

F2: MALE (VOCAL)

Suppress higher frequencies

F3: FEMA (VOCAL)

Emphasize midrange

F4: POPS

Press the F button within 10 seconds of step 1.

Suppress midrange

F5: ROCK

Emphasize lows and highs

F6: NEWS

Within 10 seconds after operating step 2, press

and hold any one of the Preset buttons (F1

through F6) for at least 2 seconds.

Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store other settings.

Adjusting the Equalizer Settings

Recalling the Memorized Equalizer

You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a

response curve more appealing to your personal

taste.

Press 7-Band Graphic EQ button to switch to

the EQ mode.

Select the equalizer characteristic to adjust.

See Equalizer Presets (see this page).

Press the F button.

Press and hold the 7-Band Graphic EQ button

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

To recall your preset, pressing one of the Preset

buttons (F1 through F6) within 10 seconds

after the operation in Section 2. This provides

sound characteristics of your own design.

Press either the F1 or F2 button within 10

seconds of step 2, to select the frequency band

to adjust.

→ 63Hz ←→ 160Hz ←→ 400Hz ←→ 1kHz ←

→ 16kHz ←→ 6.3kHz ←→ 2.5kHz ←

10-EN

Adjusting the Time Correction

Divid the distances calculated for the speakers

by the speed of sound (343 m/s (765 mph) at

20˚C).

Time Correction:

These values are the time correction values for

the different speakers.

The distance between the listener and the speakers in

a car vary widely due to the special conditions of the

mobile environment. This difference in the distances

from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the

sounds image and frequency characteristics. This is

caused by the time delay between the sound reaching

the listener's right versus the left ear.

To correct this, the CDA-7969R 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.

The adjustment will be made for each speaker in a

step of 0.1 mS.

Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat

Adjust the time correction level of the front left

speaker to a high value and the rear right to zero or

a low value.

Press the Digital Time Correction button for at

least 2 seconds to switch to the Time correction

adjusting mode.

Select a speaker to be adjusted by pressing the

Preset buttons (F1 through F6) button within

10 seconds of step 4.

F1: F/L (Front Left Speaker)

F2: F/R (Front Right Speaker)

F3: R/L (Rear Left Speaker)

F4: R/R (Rear Right Speaker)

F5: S/L (Subwoofer Left)

F6: S/R (Subwoofer Right)

Adjust the time correction value by pressing the

DN g button or the f UP button within 10

seconds of step 5.

To adjust the time correction value for other

speaker, repeat the steps 5 and 6.

0.5 m

(19-11/16")

5.1 ms

NOTE

The time correction setting adjusted can be memorized

2.25 m

on memory.

(88-9/16")

Refer to "Memorizing the Time Correction Setting" on

page 11.

Here we calculate the time correction value for the front

right tweeter in the diagram at the left.

Conditions:

Memorizing the Time Correction

Setting

Farthest Speaker – listening position: 2.25 m (88-9/16")

Front right tweeter – listening postion: 0.5 m (19-11/16")

Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")

Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343* × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)

*Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20˚C

Adjust the time correction setting.

(see this page)

In other words, giving the front right tweeter a time

correction value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if the distance

to the front right tweeter is the same as the distance to the

farthest speaker.

Press the F button within 10 seconds of step 1.

Within 10 seconds after operating step 2, press

and hold any one of the Preset buttons (F1

through F6) for at least 2 seconds. To memorize

further, repeat the step 1 to 3.

The sound is not balanced because the distance between

the listening position and the various speakers is different.

The difference in distance between the front right speaker

and the rear left speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").

Time correction eliminates the differences in the time

required for the sound to reach the listening position.

The time of the front right speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so

that its sound reaches the listening position at the same

time as the sound of other speakers.

Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats

Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to

almost the same level.

Recalling the Memorized Time

Correction Setting

Press the Digital Time Correction button to

switch to the Time correction mode.

To recall your preset, pressing one of the Preset

buttons (F1 through F6) within 10 seconds

after the operation in step 1.You can recall the

memorized setting.

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

and measure the distance (in meters) between

your head and the various speakers.

Calculate the difference between the distance to

the farthest speaker and the other speakers.

L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to

other speakers)

11-EN

Radio Operation

BAND

SOURCE

Preset buttons (F1 through F6)

TUNE/A.ME

DN g

f UP

Manual Tuning

Automatic Seek Tuning

Press the SOURCE button until a radio

frequency appears in the display.

Press the SOURCE button until a radio

frequency appears in the display.

Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.

Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.

Each press changes the band:

→ FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW

Press the TUNE button to illuminate the DX and

SEEK indicators in the display.

With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both

strong and weak stations will be tuned in the

Auto-Seek operation.

Press again to return to the local mode. The DX

indicator will turn off and the SEEK indicator will

remain illuminated. Now, only strong stations will

be tuned.

Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX

SEEK" and "SEEK" disappear from the display.

NOTE

The initial mode is DX SEEK.

Press the DN g or f UP button to move

downward or upward one step respectively until

the desired station frequency is displayed.

NOTE

The ST indicator appears on the display when a Stereo

FM station is tuned in.

Press the DN g or f UP button to

automatically seek for a station downward or

upward respectively.

The unit will stop at the next station it finds.

Press the same button again to seek the next

station.

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Manual Storing of Station Presets

Tuning to Preset Stations

Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio

station you wish to store in the preset memory.

Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

Press and hold any one of the Preset buttons

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

station frequency on the display blinks.

Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired band is displayed.

Press the station Preset button that has your

desired radio station in memory.

The display shows the band, preset number with

a triangle and frequency of the station selected.

Press the Preset button into which you wish to

store the station while the frequency display is

blinking (within 5 seconds).

The display stops blinking once the station has

been memorized. The display shows the band,

preset No. with a triangle (9) and station

frequency memorized.

Auto Station Search While

Travelling

Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other

stations onto the same band.

To use this procedure for other bands, simply

select the band desired and repeat the

procedure.

A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset

memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2,

FM3, MW and LW).

This function will automatically search for up to 12

stations receivable in the region you are in and

store them in temporary memory.

Use this function when you are travelling in a

region away from home.

Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.

Each press changes the radio bands as follows:

NOTE

If you store a station in a preset memory which already

has a station, the current station will be cleared and

replaced with the new station.

→ FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW

Automatic Memory of Station

Presets

Press the F button. The FUNC indicator will

illuminate.

Press the F5 (TRVS) button to activate the

Travel Search mode. The unit will automatically

search and store up to 12 stations (max.)

receivable in the region you are travelling.

Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.

To recall a station stored, press the DN g or

f UP button.

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

seconds.

To deactivate the Travel Search mode, press the

F5 button.

The frequency on the display continues to

change while the automatic memory is in

progress. The tuner will automatically seek and

store 6 strong stations in the selected band.

They will be stored into presets F1 to F6 buttons

in order of signal strength.

When the automatic memory has been

completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in

the preset location No. 1.

Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

NOTES

• If no stations are stored, the display shows "NO

MEMORY."

• When the radio band is changed, the stations stored in

memory using this function will be erased.

• Operate the unit while the FUNC indicator is

illuminated.

If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the FUNC

indicator will turn off.

NOTE

If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the

original station you were listening to before the auto

memory procedure began.

13-EN

RDS Operation

INTLZ

TUNE

F1 F2 F3

DN g

f UP

Tips

Setting RDS Reception Mode and

Receiving RDS Stations

The RDS digital data includes the followings:

PTY

EON

Programme Identification

Programme Service Name

List of Alternative Frequecncies

Traffic Programme

Traffic Announcement

Programme Type

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

Enhanced Other Networks

R.TEXT Radio Text Information

Recalling Preset RDS Stations

broadcasting the same programme.

Press the F button so that the FUNC indicator

will illuminate.

Press the F button so that the FUNC indicator

will illuminate.

Press the F1 (AF) button to activate the RDS

mode.

The display shows "AF" when the RDS mode is

activated.

Press the F1 (AF) button to activate the RDS

mode.

Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

Press the DN g or f UP button to tune in

the desired RDS station.

Make sure that the FUNC indicator light goes

out, then press the F1 through F6 buttons 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.

NOTE

When the BAND button is pressed and held for more than

2 seconds while a station name is displayed, the display

shows the station frequency for 5 seconds.

When the RDS station signal received has

become weak:

If the preset station and the stations in the AF list

cannot be received:

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 indicator disappears.

AF seek mode, press and hold the F1 (AF)

button for at least 2 seconds to have the unit

automatically seek a stronger station in the AF

list.

If there is no AF station, the display shows

"SEEK END."

If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station

being tuned becomes too weak to receive, press

the same F1 through F6 buttons to tune in a

Regional station in other district.

Press the F1 button again to deactivate the RDS

mode.

Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

NOTE

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.

14-EN

NOTES

Receiving RDS Regional (Local)

Stations

• 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 "T.INFO" indicator blinks.

• If you do not want to listen to the traffic information

being received, lightly press the F2 button to skip that

traffic information message. The T.INFO mode will

remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic

information message.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to activate the setting mode.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"REG. (REGIONAL)" Each press of the f UP

button scrolls the modes as shown:

• 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.

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

• In the T.INFO mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the

TP stations.

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

PTY (Programme Type) Tuning

Press the TUNE button to turn on or off the

REGIONAL mode.

In the REGIONAL OFF mode, the unit

automatically keeps receiving the related local

RDS station.

Press the F button. The FUNC indicator will

illuminate.

Press the F3 (PTY) button to activate the PTY

mode. The Programme Type of the station being

currently received will be displayed for 5

seconds.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to deactivate the setting mode.

If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, "NO

PTY" will be displayed for 5 seconds.

Receiving Traffic Information

NOTE

Press the F button. The FUNC indicator will

illuminate.

If no button is pressed within 5 seconds after pressing the

PTY button, the PTY mode will be automatically

cancelled.

Press the F2 (T.INF) button to activate the Traffic

Information mode.

Press the DN g and f UP buttons within 5

seconds after activating the PTY mode to

choose the desired programme type while the

PTY (programme type) is being displayed. Each

press scrolls the programme type by one.

Press the DN g or f UP button to select

your desired traffic information station. When a

traffic information station is tuned in, the TP

indicator lights up.

→ LIGHT M → CLASSICS → OTHER M

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 5 seconds, then returns

to the previous display.

Press the F3 button within 5 seconds after

selecting the programme type to start searching

for a station in the selected programme type.

The chosen programme type indicator blinks

during searching and lights when a station is

found.

When traffic information broadcast is over, the

unit will automatically set in the standby mode.

If no station is found, "NO PTY" will be displayed

for 5 seconds.

Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

NOTE

Operate the unit while the FUNC indicator is

illuminated.

If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the FUNC

indicator will turn off.

15-EN

RDS Operation

INTLZ

TUNE

DN g

f UP

Press the F2 button to deactivate the Traffic

Information mode. The T.INFO indicator

disappears.

Receiving Traffic Information While

Playing CD or Radio

Press the F button. The FUNC indicator will

illuminator.

Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

Press the F2 (T.INF) button repeatedly until the

T.INFO indicator appears in the display.

Priority PTY (Programme Type)

Press the DN g and f UP buttons to

select a traffic information station if necessary.

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.

• When a traffic information broadcast starts, the

unit automatically mutes the CD player 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.

• When traffic information stations cannot be

received:

In the tuner mode:

Press the F button. The FUNC indicator will

illuminate.

When the TP signal can no longer be

received for over 1 minute, the "T.INFO"

indicator blinks.

Press the F4 (P.PTY) button to activate the

PRIORITY PTY mode.

In the CD mode:

When the TP signal can no longer be

received, the traffic information station of

another frequency will be selected

automatically.

"PRIO-PTY" is displayed for 2 seconds and then

the programme type for 3 seconds. The initial

setting is "NEWS."

NOTE

If no button is pressed within 5 seconds after pressing the

F4 (P.PTY) button, the PRIORITY PTY mode is

automatically cancelled.

NOTE

The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other

Networks) function in order to keep track of additional

alternative frequencies to the AF list. The EON indicator

appears 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.

Press the DN g or f UP button within 5

seconds while "NEWS" is being displayed to

choose a desired programme type. Then press

F4 button. The PRIORITY PTY function will

activate.

16-EN

Displaying Radio Text

Press the F4 button to activate the PRIORITY

PTY mode again.

Text messages from a radio station can be

displayed.

• To change the programme category, perform

the step 3.

• To disable the PRIORITY PTY function, press

the F4 button.

Tune in a radio station that transmits text

messages.

NOTE

In the PRIORITY PTY function, unlike in the T.INFO

function, the volume does not increase during operation.

Press the F button. The FUNC indicator will

illuminate.

Press the F button to activate the normal mode.

The FUNC indicator will turn off.

Press the F6 (R.TXT) button to activate the

Radio Text mode. The display shows "WAIT" for

a few seconds, then starts scrolling the text

message. It continues until other operation is

performed.

NOTE

Operate the unit while the FUNC indicator is

illuminated.

If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the FUNC

indicator will turn off.

To cancel the Radio Text mode, press the F6

button.

Turning Emergency Alarm On or

Off

Press the F button to return to the normal

operation mode. The FUNC indicator disappears

from the display.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

NOTES

• If there is no receivable text message or the unit

cannot receive a text message properly, the display

shows "NO TEXT" for 2 seconds.

• Operate the unit while the FUNC indicator is

illuminated.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select

"PTY31" Each press of the f UP button

scrolls the modes as shown.

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the FUNC

indicator will turn off.

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

Press the TUNE button repeatedly to select the

PTY31 ON or PTY31 OFF mode.

In the PTY31 ON mode, the unit will show

"ALARM" in the display when the unit receives

the PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) signal.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to activate the selected mode.

17-EN

CD Player Operation

INTLZ

TUNE/-/J

DN g

f UP

F3 F4 F5

→ FM-LE → REG → PTY31 → AMBER → DIM → SUB → BEEP

D-OUT ← CLOSE ← DEMO ← AUX ← SCR ← MUTE ←

Opening and Closing the Movable

display

NOTE

If you press the DN g button the display scrolls in

reverse sequence.

Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

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

Each press toggles between the D-OUT ON and

D-OUT OFF.

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds to activate the normal mode.

To close the movable display, press the c button

again.

The movable display will close.

Playback

NOTES

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

open as it may result in malfunction of the unit.

• The display may be dim during low temperatures and

immediately after turning on the power. The brightness

will return to normal as time elapses.

Press the c button.

The movable display will open.

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

CAUTION

Keep hands (or any other object) away from the display

while it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury.

The back of the movable display will get very warm

under normal operating conditions. This is not a

malfunction. Do not touch.

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.

The movable display will close and playback will

begin.

When a disc is already inserted, press the

SOURCE button to switch to the CD mode.

The mode will change every time the button is

pressed.

Digital Output On and Off

If an optional Digital Phase Processor with the

optic digital connector is Ai-NET connected, turn

the digital output on or off as described below.

→ TUNER → CD → CD CHANGER∗

Press and hold the INTLZ button for at least 2

seconds.

(∗ Only when the CD changer is connected)

To pause playback, press the -/J button.

Pressing the -/J button again will resume

playback.

Press the f UP button repeatedly to select "D-

OUT".

Each press of the f UP button scrolls the

modes as shown:

18-EN

M.I.X. (Random Play)

To eject the disc, press the c button.

NOTES

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

mode.

• Three-inch (8cm) CD's can be used.

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

least 3 seconds with the movable display open.

• Only com.pact discs containing the mark shown can

be used.

The tracks on the disc will be played back in a

random sequence. After all the tracks on the disc

have been played back once, the player will

begin a new random sequence play until the

M.I.X. mode is cancelled.

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

to turn off the M.I.X.

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

Recordable). You cannot playback CD-RW (CD-

ReWritable) on this unit.

NOTES

• If a CD Changer equipped with the MIX ALL function

is connected, MIX ALL will also be selectable.

In this mode, the tracks on all the CDs in the current

magazine will be included in the random playback

sequence.

Music Sensor (Skip)

Momentarily press the DN g button once

during CD play to return to the beginning of the

current track. If you wish to access the beginning

of a track further back, repeatedly press until you

reach the desired track.

→ MIX ONE

→ MIX ALL

→ (off)

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

In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate

the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

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

In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to

illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within

5 seconds.

Press the f UP button once to advance to the

beginning of the next track. If you wish to access

the beginning of a track further ahead, press

repeatedly until the desired track is reached.

NOTE

Scanning Programmes

The music sensor feature is functional in the play or

pause mode.

Press the F5 (SCAN) button to activate the Scan

mode.

Fast Forward and Backward

The first 10 seconds of each track will be played

back in succession.

Press and hold the DN g or f UP button to

quickly move backward or forward until you

reach the desired section of the track.

To stop scanning, press the F5 button and

deactivate the Scan mode.

NOTES

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

In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate

the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

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

In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to

illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within

5 seconds.

Repeat Play

Press the F4 (RPT) button to play back

repeatedly the track being played.

The track will be played repeatedly.

Press the F4 button again and select OFF to

deactivate the repeat play.

NOTES

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

is selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on

the disc selected.

→ REPEAT ONE → REPEAT ALL → (off)

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

In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate

the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.

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

In changer mode, press the "F" button twice to

illuminate the FUNC indicator and go to step 1 within

5 seconds.

19-EN

CD Player Operation

TITLE

SOURCE

Audio Control

-/J

DN g

f UP

Disc Select buttons (F1 through F6)

Displaying the Title/Text

Titling Discs

Press the TITLE button and select the title

display mode.

For details, see Displaying the Title/Text (see

this page).

It is possible to display the CD title if the title has

been previously inputted. For details, see Titling

Discs (see this page). Text information, such as

the disc name and the track name, will be

displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc.

Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds. The first charactor will blink.

Press the TITLE button.

The mode will change every time the button is

Rotate the Audio Control knob to select the

desired letter/numeral/symbol available for

naming. ("A" for example).

pressed.

About "Title" and "Text"

Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD

name (see this page). This inputted name is

referred to as a "title."

Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information

such as the disc name and track name. Such

text information is referred to as "text."

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

The first character will stop blinking and the

display will automatically advance to the next

character. When that character begins to blink,

you may choose the next letter or symbol of your

title.

CD/Changer mode:

Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the

titling. Pressing the -/J button after entering the

12th character, automatically stores the title into

memory.

↓

ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY

↓

TEXT DISPLAY (DISC NAME)^∗1

↓

TEXT DISPLAY (TRACK NAME)^∗1

When entering a title of less than 12 characters

(for example, 3 character title):

After entering 3 characters to complete your title,

the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to

step 6 to complete the title.

↓

TITLE DISPLAY^∗2

∗1

Displayed during playback of text compatible

CD. "NO TEXT" will be displayed when the

CD is not text compatible.

∗2

"--------" will be displayed when the title has

not been inputted.

Sample display when text compatible CD

NOTES

• Some characters may not be displayed correctly with

this device, depending on the character type.

• The CD changer must also be CD Text compatible for

the Text information to be displayed.

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Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds to record the title.

Controlling CD Changer (Optional)

An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be

connected to the CDA-7969R if it is Ai-NET

compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the

Ai-NET input of the CDA-7969R, the CD Changer

will be controllable from the CDA-7969R.

Using the KCA-400C (the Multi-Changer Switching

device) multiple changers can be controlled by the

CDA-7969R.

NOTES

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

Changer. If you try to store beyond the limit, the

display will show "FULL DATA." At this point, no

more titles can be stored.

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

titles must first be deleted.

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

See the Multi-Changer Selection section on page

22 for selecting the CD Changers.

NOTES

• The controls on the CDA-7969R for CD Changer

operation are operative only when a CD Changer is

connected.

Erasing Disc Title

• The "Changer" indicator illuminates in the CD Changer

mode.

Press the TITLE button to select the disc titling

mode. Then, press and hold for at least 3

seconds.

Press the SOURCE button to activate the

CHANGER mode. The display shows the

"Changer," disc number and track number.

Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2

seconds to activate the title scanning mode. The

title in the display will blink.

NOTE

The source indicator varies depending on the connected

source.

Press the DN g or f UP button repeatedly

unitl the disc title you want to erase is displayed.

Press the Disc Select buttons (F1 through F6)

corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the

CD Changer. The selected disc number appears

in the display and CD playback starts.

Press and hold the -/J button for at least 2

seconds to erase the disc title displayed.

Press and hold the TITLE button for at least 3

seconds to cancel the disc title erasing mode.

NOTES

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

same way as for the CDA-7969R CD player.

For details, please see the CD Operation section.

• If the FUNC indicator is illuminated the Disc Select

buttons become nonfunctional.

NOTE

You cannot erase a CD-TEXT.

When a 12-disc CD Changer is connected:

To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the

procedure is the same as for the 6-disc CD

Changer. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12,

first press the "F" button. This changes the "D"

indicator to "d." Then press the desired Preset

button. With the "F" button activated, the Preset

buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12

respectively.

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CD Player Operation

SOURCE

BAND/T.S.M.

DN g

f UP

Press the SOURCE button on the CDA-7969R to

activate the CD Changer mode.

Searching for Titled Discs/CD Text

If a CD is titled, you can do a search for it.You

can also search for CD TEXT discs by title. (To

title CDs, refer to "Titling Discs" on page 20.)

Alternatively, press the SOURCE button on the

Remote Control (RUE-4185) to activate the CD

Changer mode. Proceed to Step 3 below to

select the desired CD Changer.

Press and hold the T.S.M. button for at least 2

seconds. The title blinks in the display.

CD-CHG

BAND

PROG

SOURCE

A.PROC

Press the DN g or f UP button to select

the desired disc title/CD Text disc.

BAND

SOURCE

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RUE

-4185

Press the T.S.M. button to play the selected disc.

The unit will automatically search for the disc

and begin play.

NOTES

Press the BAND button on the CDA-7969R or

the RUE-4185 to activate the Changer Selection

mode.

• This function cannot be performed when using a multi-

changer switching device.

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

need to playback the CD TEXT disc at least once so

that it is registered in the unit’s memory.

The CD Changer Selection mode remains active

for 3 seconds after Step 2 is performed. Press

the BAND button until the desired CD Changer

indicator appears on the display.

Multi-Changer Selection

NOTE

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.

If the selected CD Changer is not connected, the display

will show "NO CHANGER."

Alternatively press the BAND button on the

Remote Control until the desired changer

indicator appears on the display.

To operate the selected changer, see "CD

Operation" section.

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Remote Control Operation

VOLUME

MUTE

PWR

ENT

CD-CHG

BAND

PROG

SOURCE

A.PROC

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RUE

-4185

Controls on Remote Control

1 Mute Button

8 g Button

Press the button to lower the volume by 20 dB

instantly. Press the button again to cancel.

Radio mode: SEEK (DN) Button

CD mode: Press the button to go back to the

beginning of the current track.

2 Power Switch

Press the switch to turn the power on/off.

9 f Button

Radio mode: SEEK (UP) Button

CD mode: Press the button to advance to the

beginning of the next track.

3 -/J Button

Press the button to switch between the Play and

Pause modes for CD.

! 9 Button

4 CD Changer Button

Press the button to change to the CD changer

operation.

Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in

descending order, stations programmed into the

radio's presets as shown below.

5 Band/Programme Button

Radio mode: BAND Button

Press the button and the band will change as

shown below.

→ 6 → 5 ... 1

CD Changer mode: DISC Select (DN) Button

Press the button to select a disc in descending

order.

→ FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW

6 Volume Adjustment Buttons

To increase the volume level:

Press the L button

" Source Button

Press to select the audio source.

To decrease the volume level:

Press the K button

# Audio Processor Button∗∗

Press the button to call the external audio

processor mode.∗

7 8 Button

Radio mode: Pressing the button will select, in

ascending order, stations programmed into the

radio's presets as shown below.

∗

For the operation of external audio processor, refer to the

Owner's Manual of the external audio processor you

purchased.

∗∗ This button is used in conjunction with an optional Ai-

→ 1 → 2 ... 6

NET processor.

CD Changer mode: DISC Select (UP) Button

Press the button to select a disc in ascending

order.

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Battery Replacement

Applicable battery: Use two "AAA" sized dry

batteries or equivalent.

Opening the battery cover

Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing

outward.

Replacing the battery

Put the batteries in the case observing the

polarities as illustrated.

Closing the cover

Push the cover as illustrated until a click is

heard.

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Information

In Case of Difficulty

CD Player/Changer not functioning.

• Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F)

for CD.

- Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to

cool.

CD playback sound is wavering.

• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.

- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate

(about 1 hour).

If you encounter a problem, please review the

items in the following checklist. This guide will

help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault.

Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is

properly connected or consult your authorized

Alpine dealer.

CD insertion not possible.

• A CD is already in the CD player.

Basic

No function or display.

- Eject the CD and remove it.

• Vehicle's ignition is off.

• The CD is being improperly inserted.

- Make sure the CD is being inserted following

instructions in the CD Player Operation section.

Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.

• The CD has been damaged.

- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in

your unit can cause damage to the mechanism.

CD playback sound skips due to vibration.

• Improper mounting of the unit.

- If connected following instructions, the unit will not

operate with the vehicle's ignition off.

• Improper power lead connections.

- Check power lead connections.

• Blown fuse.

- Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace

with the proper value if necessary.

• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to

interference noise etc.

- Securely re-mount the unit.

- Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen or other

pointed article.

• Disc is very dirty.

- Clean the disc.

• Disc has scratches.

- Change the disc.

CD playback sound skips without vibration.

• Dirty or scratched disc.

- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.

Error displays (built-in CD player only)

• Mechanical error

- Press the c button. After the error indication

disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-

mentioned solution does not solve the problem,

consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.

Radio

Unable to receive stations.

• No antenna or open connection in cable.

- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;

replace the antenna or cable if necessary.

Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.

• You are in a weak signal area.

- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.

• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the

antenna may not be grounded and connected properly.

- Check your antenna connections; make sure the

antenna is properly grounded at its mounting location.

• The antenna may not be the proper length.

- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken,

replace the antenna with a new one.

Broadcast is noisy.

• The antenna is not the proper length.

- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.

• The antenna is poorly grounded.

- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its

mounting location.

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Information

Indication for CD Changer

HIGH-TEMP

NO MAGAZINE

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

- The indicator will disappear when the temperature

returns to within operation range.

• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.

- Insert a magazine.

NO DISC

ERROR

• No indicated disc.

- Choose another disc.

• Malfunction in the CD Changer.

- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject

button and pull out the magazine.

Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.

If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your

Alpine dealer.

• Magazine ejection not possible.

- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does

not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

• A disc is left inside the CD Changer.

- Press the Eject button to activate the eject function.

When the CD Changer finishes the eject function,

insert an empty CD magazine into the CD Changer

to receive the disc left inside the CD Changer.

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Specifications

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range

GENERAL

87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Power Requirement

14.4 V DC

Mono Usable Sensitivity

0.7 µV

(11–16 V allowable)

4 V/10k ohms

1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)

Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB

Output Voltage

Weight

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Stereo Separation

65 dB

35 dB

CHASSIS SIZE

Width

Height

MW TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range

Sensitivity (IEC Standard)

178 mm (7")

50 mm (2")

531 – 1,602 kHz

25.1 µV/28 dB

Depth

155 mm (6-1/8")

LW TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range

NOSEPIECE SIZE

153 – 281 kHz

Width

Height

Depth

165 mm (6–1/2")

46 mm (1-13/16")

18 mm (11/16")

Sensitivity (IEC Standard)

31.6 µV/30 dB

CD SECTION

Frequency Response

5 – 20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)

Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below measurable limits

Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and

design are subject to change without notice.

Total Harmonic Distortion

Dynamic Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Channel Separation

0.008% (at 1 kHz)

95 dB (at 1 kHz)

105 dB

85 dB (at 1 kHz)

REMOTE CONTROL

Battery Type

Battery Quantity

"AAA" sized dry battery

Dimensions (W × H × D)

56 mm (2-1/4") × 14 mm

(9/16") × 105 mm (4-1/8")

50 g (1.8 oz)

Weight (without battery)

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Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please

Caution

read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY

manual thoroughly for proper use.

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.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM

PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.

THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due

to electrical shorts.

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.

DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED

IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.

Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual

to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring

that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering

wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely

hazardous.

DO NOT 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 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.

Precautions

• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post

before installing your CDA-7969R. This will reduce any

chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.

• Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the

diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to

malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

• When making connections to the vehicle's electrical

system, be aware of the factory installed components

(e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to

provide power for this unit. When connecting the

CDA-7969R to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the

intended circuit of the CDA-7969R 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.

DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN

DRILLING HOLES.

When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take

precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes,

fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such

precautions may result in fire.

DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR

STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND

CONNECTIONS.

Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or

any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER

be used for installations or ground connections. Using

such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause

fire etc.

• The CDA-7969R uses female RCA-type jacks for

connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA

connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other

units. If so, please contact your authorized ALPINE

dealer for assistance.

• Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker

(–) terminal. Never connect left and right channel

speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF

THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If

swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

IMPORTANT

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.

Please record the serial number of your unit in the

space provided below and keep it as a permanent

record. The serial number plate is located on the

bottom of the unit.

SERIAL NUMBER:

INSTALLATION DATE:

INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:

PLACE OF PURCHASE:

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Slide the CDA-7969R 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.

Installation

Rubber Cap

(Included)

Hex Bolt

(Included)

Bracket

Dashboard

Mounting sleeve

(Included)

CDA-7969R

Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see

Removal Procedure below). Slide the mounting

sleeve into the dashboard.

Lock pin

Removal

Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push

No Pressure Here

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.

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

No Pressure Here

Metal Mounting Strap

Screw

Front frame

Bolt Stud

∗

Screws (M5 × 8)

(Included)

Hex Nut (M5)

CDA-7969R

When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the

long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the

CDA-7969R 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-7969R according to details

described in the CONNECTIONS section.

Mounting Bracket

NOTE

For the screw ∗, provide a proper screw to the chassis

installing location.

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Installation and Connections

Connection

Speakers

Front Left

Amplifier

Front Right

Rear Left

Amplifier

Rear Right

Subwoofers

CD Changer

(Ai-NET)

(Sold Separately)

)

(

Antenna

ISO Antenna

Convertor Plug

NORM

EQ/DIV

ISO Antenna Plug

(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN

(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON

(Orange) DIMMER

To vehicle phone

To amplifier or equalizer

To the instrument cluster

illumination lead

(Red) IGNITION

To power antenna

(Black) GND

Ignition Key

(Blue) POWER ANT

(Yellow) BATTERY

Battery

For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer On and Off" on page 7.

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1 Antenna Receptacle

$ The Digital Output Connector

Connect this to any other optical digital products of

ALPINE.

The digital signal will be output when the CD mode is

on.

% Remote Control Interface Connector

To remote control interface box.

Connect to the supplied ISO antenna convertor plug.

2 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.

3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your

amplifier or signal processor.

& System Switch

When connecting an equalizer or divider using Ai-

NET feature, place this switch in the EQ/DIV

position. When no device is connected, leave the

switch in the NORM position.

4 Dimmer Lead (Orange)

This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s

instrument cluster illumination lead. This will enable

the vehicle’s dimmer control to dim the backlighting

of the CDA-7969R.

NOTE

Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing

the switch position.

5 Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)

Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s

fuse box or another unused power source which

provides (+) 12V only when the ignition is turned on

or in the accessory position.

( DC/DC Converter

NOTES

• Do not install the converter at a location subjected to

water such as under the floor mat or air conditioner.

This may cause a malfunction.

6 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

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

audio cables. Doing so may induce noise into your

system.

Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power

antenna, if applicable.

NOTE

• Keep the DC/DC converter away from the Antenna

cables and the rear side of the unit, otherwise noise

may be generated when receiving radio broadcast.

) Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)

~ Front Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

+ Rear Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

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.

7 Fuse Holder (7.5A)

8 Battery Lead (Yellow)

Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the

vehicle’s battery.

9 ISO Power Supply Connector

! Ground Lead (Black)

, Subwoofer RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

- 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.

" Power Supply Connector

# Ai-NET Connector

Connect this to the output or input connector of other

product (CD changer, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with

Ai-NET.

NOTE

You can input TV/video sound by connecting an

optional Ai-NET/RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to

this component.

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

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

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

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

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

various Alpine noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

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

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