Alpine CDA 7863
A motorized-faceplate in-dash CD receiver with CD Text support and 240-watt peak power output.
Overview
The Alpine CDA-7863 is a car stereo head unit for in-dash installation. It plays CDs, shows and scrolls CD Text, and works with CD-R media. The faceplate is adjustable and motorized-removable, and a remote control comes with it. You can connect portable MP3 players and video devices. It puts out up to 240 watts of peak power and uses 8x oversampling for audio playback. A multi-CD shuttle control function handles external CD changers.
Specifications
| Maximum Power | 240 Watts |
| CD Text | Yes |
| CD Text Display | Yes |
| CD Text Scroll | Yes |
| CD-R Compatibility | Yes |
| 8x Oversampling | Yes |
| Multi CD Shuttle Control | Yes |
| Adjustable face plate angle | Yes |
| Motorized-Removable faceplate | Yes |
| Includes remote | Yes |
| Ability to hook-up portable MP3 players and video products | Yes |
| User Manual | 28 pages |
Market
The Alpine CDA-7863 has been described as "rare and old school" and was listed for sale at $125 in November 2006. The common failure is the display. The faceplate display may not light up while the audio keeps working. Troubleshooting suggests checking the dimmer or display button settings and inspecting the unit's fuse. Another reported problem is physical damage to the faceplate, described as "Half Burt out." A replacement wire harness cable is available for the unit.
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