Battery Replacement (CDA-9815RB/CDA- 9813R/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.
2 Replacing the battery
Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.
3 Closing the cover
Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.
Controllable With Remote Control
The
Remote control sensor
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.
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. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Basic
No function or display.
•Vehicle's ignition is off.
-If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with the vehicle's ignition off.
•Improper power lead connections.
-Check power lead connections.
•Blown fuse.
-Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace with the proper value if necessary.
•Internal
-Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article.
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.
CD
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).