R FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver CDA-9815RB CDA-9813R CDA-9812RB CDA-9812RR EN DE FM/MW/LW/RDS CD Receiver CDA-9811R FR • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes. ES • 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.
CHM-S630 CHA-S634 • CD changer for CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RB/CDA-9812RR/CDA-9811R • CD-Wechsler für CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RB/CDA-9812RR/CDA-9811R • Changeur CD pour CDA-9815RB/CDA9813R/CDA-9812RB/CDA-9812RR/CDA9811R • Cambiador de CD para CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RB/ CDA-9812RR/CDA-9811R • Caricatore CD per CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RB/CDA-9812RR/CDA-9811R • CD-växlare för CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RB/CDA-9812RR/CDA-9811R CHA-1214 • CD changer for CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ CDA-9812RB
ENGLISH Contents The CDA-9812RX model that appears in this Manual represents the CDA-9812RB and CDA-9812RR models. Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .................................................. 3 CAUTION ................................................... 3 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3 Getting Started Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6 Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6 Opening and Closing the Movable Display ....
Other Functions 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 SETUP Sound Customizing Adjusting Source Signal Levels ...............
Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
PRECAUTIONS Correct Handling 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.
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.
Getting Started Display Tilt Adjustment Movable display DISP/B.OUT (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/ SOURCE/ CDA-9812RX) RESET POWER MUTE/B.OUT (CDA-9811R) 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. Rotary encoder TILT 98 c Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit. • The display will close a half minute after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position.
Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX only) You can select the Audio Level display from three display patterns. You can also deactivate the display. Press DISP/B.OUT to switch the display pattern. For CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R: AUDIO ADJUSTMENT → EQ ADJUSTMENT → X-OVER ADJUSTMENT → OFF → AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Detaching 1 2 3 Turn off the unit power. Press (Release) at the upper left side until the front panel pops out.
Radio Manual Storing of Station Presets 1 SOURCE/ POWER TUNE/ A.ME BAND/ TEL. Rotary encoder 2 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. 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. The selected station is stored. The display shows the band, preset no. and station frequency memorized.
RDS Station Title Search Function If titles for radio stations are entered, you can search for a radio station from its title. . 1 Press SEARCH Search mode. BAND/ TEL. in Radio mode to switch to Title TITLE The first title input blinks in the display. 2 3 Select the desired title by turning the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds. Press the Rotary encoder to receive the frequency of the selected title.
Recalling Preset RDS Stations PI SEEK Setting 1 1 2 2 3 4 Press F/SETUP so that the “FUNC” indicator (only the underlined portion of the “FUNC” indicator for CDA-9811R) lights up. Press 1/AF to activate the RDS mode. Press F/SETUP to activate the normal mode. The “FUNC” indicator (only the underlined portion of the “FUNC” indicator for CDA-9811R) goes out.
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning 1 2 Press F/SETUP so that the “FUNC” indicator lights up. (Only the underlined portion of the “FUNC” indicator for CDA-9811R.) Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio 1 Press 3/PTY to activate the PTY mode, while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode. The Programme Type of the station being currently received will be displayed for 5 seconds. If there is no receivable PTY broadcast, “NO PTY” will be displayed for 5 seconds.
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.
3 CD/MP3/WMA SOURCE/ POWER -/J Rotary encoder 8 Press g or f to select the desired track (file). Returning to the beginning of the current track (file): Press g. Fast backward : Press and hold g. SEARCH Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) : Press f. Fast forward : Press and hold f. g f 9 4( ) 5( ) 6( ) c To customers who use CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA9812RX: MP3/WMA can be played back on the built-in CD Player of this unit.
Repeat Play M.I.X. (Random Play) Press 4( played. Press 5( ) to play back repeatedly the track being ) in the play or pause mode. The track (file) will be played repeatedly. The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random sequence. Press 4( To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5( ) again and select OFF to deactivate repeat play.
Scanning Programmes Press 6( About MP3/WMA ) to activate the Scan mode. The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in succession. To stop scanning, press 6( mode. ) and deactivate the Scan • 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 “FUNC” indicator are illuminated for CDA-9811R), and go to the step above within 5 seconds.
Corresponding File Systems Terminology This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. 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. Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).
Sound Setting SOURCE/ POWER BAND/ Rotary encoder TEL. Setting the Bass Control (CDA-9812RX/CDA9811R only) Preset buttons (1 through 6) You can change the bass frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 1 Press CENTER f to select the Bass (bass centre frequency) Control mode. BASS → TREBLE → normal mode → BASS 2-1*2 g MX f T.
Setting the Treble Control (CDA-9812RX/CDA9811R only) Adjusting the built-in Crossover (CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R only) You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. The High and Low Pass Filters on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal taste. 1 Press CENTER f to select the Treble (treble centre frequency) Control mode.
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 appealing to your personal taste. Crossover: 1 2 3 Press EQ to select the EQ mode. Press and hold EQ for at least 2 seconds. Press BAND/TEL. to select your desired frequency band. BAND1 → BAND2 → BAND3 → BAND4 → BAND5 → BAND1 The initial setting of each BAND is as follows.
3 way mode Cut-off frequency (1/3 octave steps) HPF Low range speaker ---- Mid range speaker 20 Hz 200 Hz High range speaker 1 kHz 20 kHz Slope Level LPF HPF LPF ---- FLAT, −6, −12, −18, −24 dB/ oct 0 to −12 dB FLAT, −6, FLAT, −6, −12, −18, −12, −18, −24 dB/ −24 dB/ oct oct 0 to −12 dB 20 Hz 200 Hz 20 Hz 20 kHz ---- Adjusting and Storing the Crossover Settings (CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) −6, −12, −18, −24 dB/oct Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Crossover”
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. 6 7 For setting another channel, repeat the steps 2 to 5. 5.1ms After setting, press T.CORR/X-OVER to return to normal mode. 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).
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. 1 Press T.CORR/X-OVER to select the Bass Focus mode. (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 difference is 3.0 ms*2 for the front left speaker, and 1.
Adjusting and Storing the Time Correction (Storing available on CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R only) Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About Time Correction” (page 21). 1 Press T.CORR/X-OVER to make time corrections. 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.
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) -/J TITLE FOLDER NO./ FILE NO. ELAPSED TIME BAND/TEL. → FOLDER NAME*5 → FILE NAME FILE NAME TRACK NAME*3 ARTIST NAME*3 → → → TRACK NAME*3 ARTIST NAME*3 ALBUM NAME*3 ALBUM NAME*3 FOLDER NO./FILE NO. → FRAME*4 ELAPSED TIME g f CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R FILE NO.
Indicator/ Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 CD Mode While displaying Title MP3/WMA Mode TUNER Mode — While displaying Folder Name While — displaying File Name While — displaying Artist Name∗ While While displaying Text displaying (Disc Name) Album Name∗ While While displaying Text displaying (Track Name) Track Name∗ 5 — — — — While displaying Title ∗Tag information About “Title” and “Text” Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD/Station name (this page).
i-Personalize™ Operation (CDA-9815RB/CDA9813R only) SOURCE/ POWER Data Downloading 1 2 3 -/J Rotary encoder Insert the CD-R disc containing the data. If the source is not the CD mode, press SOURCE/ 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 download confirmation screen. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “OK”, then press the Rotary encoder. Data search of the disc starts and the first file name is displayed.
Switching the Tuner Mode SETUP NORMAL (Initial setting) / HI-FI / STABLE 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. SOURCE/ POWER BAND/TEL. Rotary encoder 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.
Scroll Type Setting (CDA-9815RB only) TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2 Two types of scroll can be selected. 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.
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) SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER A.ME g f BAND/ TEL. T.INFO F/SETUP TITLE 3/PTY Frequency Display* : the frequency of received stations are displayed. Preset buttons (1 through 6) 4/P/S • To switch the frequency display on the CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/ CDA-9811R, press TITLE.
Memorizing the Service Memorizing the Ensemble Automatically 1 2 1 3 Select the service that you want to memorize. Press any one of the Preset buttons (1 through 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. 2 To memorize more, repeat the above steps 1 and 2. Ensemble Label Display: the Ensemble Label of received station is displayed.
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. 1 Press T.INFO to set ON/OFF for the Traffic News. You can also set the RDS stations at the same time.
Displaying the Regional Label The regional name of the ensemble that you are listening is displayed. 1 Press TITLE for at least 3 seconds. “REGIONAL” is 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 Mode” on page 31. • If no Regional Label is received, “NO REGON” is displayed.
MobileHub™ Link Operation(Optional) SOURCE/ POWER -/J BAND/ TEL. TITLE 8 SEARCH 9 • 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/CDA9812RX/CDA-9811R as malfunction can result. • 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.
Calling by the outgoing/incoming/absent incoming history Calling Calling by the address book You can call up the address book registered in the portable telephone to call from. 1 2 Press and hold BAND/TEL. for at least 2 seconds. Press SEARCH 4 5 4 5 6 2 to select Phone Book mode. When displaying the Alphabetic Sort List, turn the Rotary encoder or press g or f to select the addressee. Press :/J or Rotary encoder to place a call. 3 4 5 Press BAND/TEL. to end the call.
Changer (Optional) SOURCE/ -/J POWER BAND/TEL. Playing MP3 Files with the CD Changer (Optional) If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs containing MP3 files on this unit. 1 2 Select buttons (1 through 6) Controlling CD Changer (Optional) 3 Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the MP3 Changer mode. Press any one of the disc select buttons (1 through 6) corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the CD Changer. To pause playback, press -/J.
9 f UP Button Remote Control 1 2 3 4 Radio mode: SEEK (UP) button CD mode: Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track. ! 9 Button 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.
Battery Replacement (CDA-9815RB/CDA9813R/CDA-9812RX only) Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent. 1 Opening the battery cover Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the direction of the arrow. Information In Case of Difficulty 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.
CD insertion not possible. • A CD is already in the CD player. - Eject the CD and remove it. • The CD is being improperly inserted. - Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the CD Player Operation section. Unable to fast forward or backward the CD. • The CD has been damaged. - Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit can cause damage to the mechanism. CD playback sound skips due to vibration. • Improper mounting of the unit. - Securely re-mount the unit.
NO MAGAZINE (CDA-9815RB) NO MAGZINE (CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX) CHASSIS SIZE Width Height Depth 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R 155 mm (6-1/8") CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R 160 mm (6-1/4") NO MAGZN (CDA-9811R) • No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer. - Insert a magazine. NO DISC NOSEPIECE SIZE Width Height Depth 170 mm (6-11/16") 46 mm (1-13/16") 20 mm (25/32") • Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. • No indicated disc.
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. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. 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.
• For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location. Installation Metal plate Detachable Front panel Caution When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place. 3 Slide the CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R/CDA-9812RX/ CDA-9811R into the dashboard.
Connections for CDA-9812RX/CDA-9811R Antenna 1 ISO Antenna Plug (Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN 2 (Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON 3 To vehicle phone To amplifier or equalizer (Orange) DIMMER To the instrument cluster illumination lead (CDA-9812RX only) 4 To power antenna (Red) 5 IGNITION (Blue) POWER ANT (Black) GND 9 Ignition Key 6 ! 7 Battery 8 (Yellow) BATTERY Speakers % / " (Green) & (Green/Black) (White) ( ) (White/Black) ~ (Grey/Black) + (Grey) , (Violet/Black) - (
1 Antenna Receptacle 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. 4 Dimmer Lead (Orange) (CDA-9812RX only) 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 unit.
Connections for CDA-9815RB/CDA-9813R Antenna ISO Antenna Convertor Plug ISO Antenna Plug 1 (Pink/Black) 2 AUDIO INTERRUPT IN To vehicle phone (Blue/White) 3 REMOTE TURN-ON To amplifier or equalizer (Orange) DIMMER To the instrument cluster illumination lead 4 (Red) IGNITION 5 (Blue) POWER ANT 6 (Black) GND To power antenna 9 Ignition Key 7 ! (Yellow) BATTERY Battery 8 Speakers & $ F/R Sub.
1 Antenna Receptacle 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. 4 Dimmer Lead (Orange) This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster illumination lead.