Alpine CDE-7874EB, CDE-7871E User Manual

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CDM-7874EB

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CDE-7871E

FM/AM Compact Disc Receiver

• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-8501, Japan

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

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

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

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

Meiyi Printing Factory, Dalian, China
No. 28 Chang Qing Street, Xi Gang District, Dalian, China

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany

Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

MI, Italy

Tel.: [phone]

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

13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Cedex, France

Tel.: [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

MK14 5BU, U.K.

Tel.: [phone]

Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32

Tel.: [phone]

Designed by ALPINE Japan

Printed in China (Y)

68P01434K87-A

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CHA-1214CHA-S634

CHM-S630

• CD changer for CDM-7874EB.

• CDM-7874EB 用 CD 換碟機。

Alpine CD Changers Give You More!

More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience.

The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3
PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus
model is a super-compact 6-disc changer with a CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.

NOTE

The CHA-S634 model can be connected to the M-Bus model Head Unit using the optional M-Bus/Ai-NET compatible
cable. (KCA-130B)

Alpine CD 換碟器讓您更加滿意！

更多音樂選項，更多功能性，更佳方便性。

CHA-S634 是一個帶新型 M DAC，CD-R/RW PLAY BACK，MP3 PLAY BACK 和 CD TEXT 的高性能 6 碟式
換碟器。CHA-1214 Ai-NET 型號可裝載 12 張唱碟，CHM-S630 M-Bus 型號是一個帶 CD-R/RW PLAY
BACK 的超小型 6 碟式換碟器。

注意

使用選購的 M-Bus/Ai-NET 相容電纜可把 CHA-S634 型號連接至 M-Bus 型號主機。（KCA-130B）

ALPINE CDE-7871E 68P01434K87-O

Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

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

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

Basic Operation

Detaching the Front Panel ................................. 4

Attaching the Front Panel ................................. 4

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

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

Subwoofer On and Off ...................................... 5

Adjusting Volume/Balance (Between Left and

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

Turning Loudness On/Off

(CDE-7871E only) ........................................ 5

Audio Mute Function ........................................ 5

BBE Mode On/Off (CDM-7874EB only)......... 5

Setting the AUX Mode (CDM-7874EB only) ... 6

Displaying Time................................................ 6

Setting the Bass Control ................................... 7

Setting the Treble Control ................................. 7

Setting Time ...................................................... 8

Changing Audio Level Display Pattern

(CDM-7874EB only) ..................................... 8

Radio Operation

Manual Tuning .................................................. 9

Automatic Seek Tuning .................................... 9

Manual Storing of Station Presets .................. 10

Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............ 10

Storing into Direct Access Preset (D.A.P.)

Band ............................................................. 11

Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 11

ENGLISH

CD Player Operation

Inserting/Ejecting Disc ................................... 12

Normal Play and Pause ................................... 13

Music Sensor (Skip)........................................ 13

Fast Forward and Backward ........................... 13

Repeat Play ..................................................... 13

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 13

Scanning Programs ......................................... 13

Controlling CD Changer (Optional)

(CDM-7874EB only) ................................... 14

Information

In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 15

Specifications .................................................. 17

Installation and Connections

Warning ........................................................... 18

Caution ............................................................ 18

Precautions ...................................................... 18

Installation ...................................................... 19

Connections .................................................... 20

1-EN

WARNING

WARNING

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle and "WARNING" are intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating instructions.
Failure to heed the instructions will result in
severe 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.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

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.

CAUTION

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle and "CAUTION" are intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating instructions.
Failure to heed the instructions can result in
injury or material damage.

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 Center for repairing.

PRECAUTIONS

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking
ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

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

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do
so may result in fire, etc.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN
REPLACING FUSES.

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.

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between
+60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your
unit on.

Moisture Condensation

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.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged
discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the
playback mechanism.

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.

2-EN

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.

Installation Location

Make sure the CDM-7874EB/CDE-7871E will not be
installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Handling the Detachable Front Panel

• Do not expose to rain or water.

• Do not drop or apply shock.

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 (located
behind the detachable front panel) with a pointed object
such as a ball-point pen.
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may
result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage
the player.

New Discs

As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming,
the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular
surfaces or inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is
inserted into the player and ejected after initial loading,
using your finger, feel around the inside of the center 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.

Center
Hole

Center
Hole

New
Disc

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.

CORRECT

INCORRECT CORRECT

Disc Cleaning

Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could
cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe
the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre
of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily
soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild
neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

Bumps

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.

Disc Accessories

There are various accessories available on the market for
protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality.
However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or
diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause the
disc to be out of standard specifications and may create
operational problems. We recommend not using these
accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players.

Disc StabilizerTransparent Sheet

3-EN

Basic Operation

1

BANDPOWER

g DN f UP

MODE/BBE (Rotary encoder)

SETUP

MUTE

(CDM-7874EB)

Detaching the Front Panel

1 Press the POWER button for more than 3

seconds to turn off the power.

2 Press the (Release) button at lower left corner

until the front panel pops out.

3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it

out.

BANDPOWER

g DN f UP

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MODE/LOUD

MUTE/
SETUP

(CDE-7871E)

Initial System Start-Up

Immediately after installing or applying power to the
unit, it should be initialized. To do this, first, remove
the detachable front panel. Behind the front panel, to
the right of the connector, there is a small hole.
Using a ball-point pen or other pointed object, press
the RESET switch mounted behind this hole to
complete the initialization procedure.

1

NOTES

• The front panel may become hot in normal usage
(especially the connector terminals), this is not
malfunction.

• To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied
carrying case.

Attaching the Front Panel

1 First, insert the right side of the front panel into

the main unit. Align the 2 small holes on the front
panel with the 2 projections on the main unit.

2 Push the left side of the front panel until it locks

firmly into the main unit.

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1

NOTE

Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is
no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign
object between the front panel and the main unit.

4-EN

RESET switch

Turning Power On and Off

1 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

NOTE

The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button
except the eject c and DISP/CLK button.

The volume level gradually increases to the
previous level you were listening to before the
unit was turned off. Press the POWER button for
more than 3 seconds to turn off the unit.

NOTE

The very first time the power is turned on, the volume
will start from level 12, the BBE will be on in the tuner
mode*, and the LOUD function will be on**.
* CDM-7874EB only.
** CDE-7871E only.

Subwoofer On and Off

1 Press the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.

Turning Loudness On/Off
(CDE-7871E only)

2 Press the g DN or f UP button to select

the Sub-w mode. (CDM-7874EB only)

3 Press the BAND button to select Subwoofer ON

or OFF.

4 After setting is completed, press the SETUP

button to return to normal mode.

NOTES

• Initial mode is "Subwoofer ON."

• Set to "Subwoofer OFF" unless the subwoofer is used.

• When the subwoofer is turned on, the subwoofer

output level can be adjusted. For more details, refer to
the Adjusting Volume/Balance/Fader.

Adjusting Volume/Balance
(Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)

1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to choose

the desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

→ Volume → Balance → Fader

Volume : 0 ~ 35

Loudness introduces a special low- and high­frequency emphasis at low listening levels. This
compensates for the ear's decreased sensitivity to
bass and treble sound.

1 Press and hold the LOUD button for at least

2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness
mode.
The display shows "LOUD" when the loudness

mode is activated.

Audio Mute Function

Activating this function will instantly lower the
volume level by 20 dB.

1 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.

BBE Mode On/Off
(CDM-7874EB only)

Balance : L15 ~ R15 (CDM-7874EB only)

L+8 ~ R+8 (CDE-7871E only)

Fader : R15 ~ F15 (CDM-7874EB only)

R+8 ~ F+8 (CDE-7871E only)

NOTES

• If the 5 or 6 button is not pressed or the Rotary

encoder is not rotated within 5 seconds after selecting
the BALANCE or FADER mode, the unit automatically
returns to the VOLUME mode.

• When the subwoofer is set to ON, the level of the
subwoofer can be adjusted.

• <CDE-7871E only>
Each time you press the
of Balance/Fader value increases or decreases by one.
(the value of MAX (+8) is excluded)

2 Press the

encoder until the desired sound is obtained in
each mode.

55

5 and

55

55

66

5 or

6 button twice, the level

55

66

66

6 buttons or rotate the Rotary

66

The BBE (Barcus Berry Electronics) processor
installed in this unit is designed to correct the
phase distortion inherent in most loudspeaker
designs. Ensuring the phase integrity of the signal
driving the speakers improves the accurate
reproduction of the sound.

1 Press and hold the BBE button for at least 2

seconds to turn on the BBE mode.
Each press toggles between the BBE on and off
modes.

5-EN

Basic Operation

SOURCE

g DN f UP

BASS C. SETUPDISPTREBLE C.

BAND

Rotary encoder

(CDM-7874EB)

Setting the AUX Mode
(CDM-7874EB only)

You can input TV/video sound by connecting an
optional "M-Bus V-Link" (M-Bus/RCA interface
cable KCM-122B) to this component.

1 Press and hold the SETUP button for at least 3

seconds.

2 Press the g DN or f UP button to select

the AUX mode.

3 Press the BAND button to toggle the mode

between AUX ON and AUX OFF.

g DN f UPBAND

CENTER f

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1

DISP

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(CDE-7871E)

Displaying Time

1 Press the DISP button repeatedly until the clock

time is displayed.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

Radio mode

Radio frequency

CDM-7874EB: CD Player and Changer modes

Playing time
mode

CDE-7871E: CD Player mode

Track No.

→

mode

→

Clock priority

↔

mode

Clock priority

→→

mode

Playing time
mode

Clock priority

→

mode

4 Press the SETUP button to return to normal

mode.

5 To adjust the volume, etc., first press the

SOURCE button and select the AUX mode, then
make the necessary adjustment.

→ TUNER → CD → AUX

NOTE

When AUX ON is selected, a CD Changer cannot be used.

6-EN

NOTE

Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock
priority mode will interrupt the time display
momentarily. The function selected will be displayed for
about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display.

Setting the Bass Control

Setting the Treble Control

You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to
create your own tonal preference.

1 <CDM-7874EB only>

Press the BASS C. button to turn on the Bass
setting mode.

<CDE-7871E only>

Press the CENTER f button to select the Bass
setting mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

Bass setting

→

mode

2-1

Setting the Bass frequency:
Press the g DN or f UP button to select
the desired Bass center frequency.

60Hz ↔ 80Hz ↔ 100Hz ↔ 200Hz

Emphasizes the displayed Bass frequency
ranges.

2-2

Setting the Bass Band Width (Q-Factor):
Press the BAND button to select the desired
Bass Band Width.

→ WIDE1 → WIDE2→ WIDE3 → WIDE4

(Wide)←→(Narrow)

Changes the displayed frequency's band width to
narrow or wide.

2-3

Setting the Bass Level:
Press the
encoder to select the desired Bass Level
(-7~+7).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass
frequency.

NOTES

• If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Bass
control setting will be turned off automatically.

• The settings of the Bass Level will be individually
memorized for each source (FM, AM and CD) until the
setting is changed.
Bass Band Width for one of sources (FM, AM and
CD), this setting becomes effective for all those
sources .

...........................

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5 or

55

Treble setting

→

mode

66

6 button or rotate the Rotary

66

Once you set Bass frequency and

→

Normal
mode

You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis
to create your own tonal preference.

1 <CDM-7874EB only>

Press the TREBLE C. button to turn on the Treble
setting mode.

<CDE-7871E only>

Press the CENTER f button to select the Treble
setting mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:

Bass setting

→

mode

2-1

Setting Treble frequency:
Press g DN or f UP button to select the
desired Treble center frequency.

10kHz ↔ 12.5kHz ↔ 15kHz ↔ 17.5kHz

Emphasizes the displayed Treble frequency
ranges.

2-2

Setting Treble Level:

55

Press the
encoder to select the desired Treble Level
(-7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble frequency.

NOTES

• If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the Treble
control setting will be turned off automatically.

• The settings of the Treble Level will be individually
memorized for each source (FM, AM and CD) until the
setting is changed.
one of sources (FM, AM and CD), this setting becomes
effective for all those sources .

5 or

55

Treble setting

→

mode

66

6 button or rotate the Rotary

66

Once you set Treble frequency for

→

Normal
mode

7-EN

Basic Operation

BAND

g DN

f UP

ZERO HOUR MINCLK SETUP

Setting Time

1 While the clock time is displayed, press and hold

the CLK (clock) button for at least 3 seconds.
The time indication will begin to blink.

2 Press the ZERO button while the time indication

is blinking to set seconds to "0".

3 Press the HOUR button to adjust the hours while

the time indication is blinking.

4 Press the MIN button to adjust the minutes while

the time indication is blinking.
The time indication will stop blinking 5 seconds
after the last adjustment. The time will
automatically be set.

Changing Audio Level Display
Pattern (CDM-7874EB only)

1 Press the SETUP button for at least 3 seconds.
2 Press g DN or f UP button to select the

DISP mode.

3 Press BAND button to switch the display pattern.

→ DISP1 → DISP2 → DISP OFF

DISP1:
Lights the Volume indicator and Audio Level
indicator.

Volume indicator

Audio Level indicator

DISP2:
Lights the mode and value bars to show the
settings in the Bass engine display.

Example settings:

Bass center frequency: 100 Hz
Bass band width: WIDE1
Bass level: - 6

NOTE

The last mode set will remain in effect. The mode and
value bars light and show the Bass engine settings.

DISP OFF:
Turns off the light in Bass engine display.
If you set DISP OFF, the Volume indicator, Audio
Level indicator, and Bass engine displays are
not lit at all times.

8-EN

4 Press the SETUP button to return to normal

mode.

Radio Operation

SOURCE

g DN

f UP

TUNE BAND

Manual Tuning

1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio

frequency appears in the display.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the band:

→ F1(FM1) → F2(FM2) → AM

3 Press the TUNE button repeatedly until "DX

SEEK" and "SEEK" disappear from the display.

NOTE

The initial mode is DX SEEK.

4 Press the g DN or f UP button to move

downward or upward one step respectively until
the desired station frequency is displayed.

NOTE

The ST indicator or STEREO indicator appears on the
display when a Stereo FM station is tuned in.

Automatic Seek Tuning

1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio

frequency appears in the display.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.
Each press changes the band:

→ F1(FM1) → F2(FM2) → AM

3 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.

4 Press the g DN 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.

9-EN

Radio Operation

SOURCE A.ME BAND/D.A.P.

Preset button (1 through 6)

Manual Storing of Station Presets

1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio

station you wish to store in the preset memory.

2 Press and hold 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. with a triangle (9) and
station frequency memorized.

3 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 24 stations can be stored in the preset

memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2,
AM and D.A.P.).

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.

Automatic Memory of Station
Presets

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired radio band is displayed.

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

seconds.
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 1 to 6 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.

NOTE

If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the
original station you were listening to before the auto
memory procedure began.

10-EN

Storing into Direct Access Preset
(D.A.P.) Band

A combination of radio stations in any band (up to
6 stations) can be manually preset into the D.A.P.
band.

1 Press and hold the D.A.P. button for more than 2

seconds until the D.A.P. indicator appears.

Press the BAND button to select FM or AM.
The selected band will be displayed.
To memorize stations onto the D.A.P. band,
follow the steps for the Automatic or Manual
Storing of Station Presets section above.

NOTE

This function can be used together with the Automatic
Memory Preset.

To cancel the D.A.P. mode, press and hold the
D.A.P. button for more than 2 seconds. The
D.A.P. indicator will turn off.

Tuning to Preset Stations

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the radio

mode.

2 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the

desired band is displayed.

To select the D.A.P. band, press and hold the
D.A.P. button for more than 2 seconds until the
D.A.P. indicator appears in the display.

3 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.

11-EN

CD Player Operation

- / J

g DN

f UP

F

(CDM-7874EB only)

M.I.X.

Inserting/Ejecting Disc

1 Insert a CD half way into the slot with the label

side facing up. The player automatically draws
the disc into the disc compartment.

The Disc indicator appears to show that a disc is
loaded.

NOTE

Three-inch (8cm) CD's can be used.

2 Press the c(Eject) button when you want to

eject the CD.

NOTES

• If the CD is not removed for several seconds after it
has been ejected, the player automatically draws the
CD into the compartment to protect the CD.

• Do not insert or remove a CD forcibly when loading
or ejecting a CD, as malfunction may result.

c

REPEAT

SCAN

About the usable discs.

We recommend using only compact discs
containing the marks shown below.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs
(CD-ReWritable) for audio use on this unit. You
can not also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3
formatted audio files.

• Some of the following CDs may not play on this
unit:
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs
exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight
(e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs recorded
under unstable conditions, CDs not designed for
audio use, CDs on which a recording failed a re­recording was attempted.

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.

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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.

Normal Play and Pause

Repeat Play

1 Insert a CD. The CD player begins playback from

the first track on the disc.

The display shows the track number and elapsed
time of the track being played (Only the track
number is displayed on CDE-7871E). When the
last track is played back the player returns to the
first track.

If a CD is already loaded in the CD player, press
the SOURCE button to select the CD mode.

2 Press the -/J button to temporarily stop CD

playback.
To resume playback, press the -/J button
again.

Music Sensor (Skip)

1 Momentarily press the g DN 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.

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

The music sensor feature is functional in the play or
pause mode.

Fast Forward and Backward

1 Press and hold the g DN or f UP button to

quickly move backward or forward until you
reach the desired section of the track.

1 Press the REPEAT button to play back

repeatedly the track being played.
The RPT or REPEAT indicator appears and the
track will be played repeatedly.

Press the REPEAT button again and select OFF
to deactivate the repeat play.

NOTE

If a CD Changer is connected and the RPT ALL mode is
selected, the unit repeatedly plays back all tracks on the
disc selected. (CDM-7874EB only)

→

NOTE

In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected (CDM­7874EB only):
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the "FUNC" indicator and go to step 1.

→

RPT RPT ALL (OFF)

→

M.I.X. (Random Play)

1 Press the M.I.X. button in the play or pause

mode.
The M.I.X. indicator will illuminate and the tracks
on the disc will be played back in a random
sequence.

To cancel M.I.X. play, press the M.I.X. button
again to turn off the M.I.X.

NOTE

In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected (CDM­7874EB only):
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the "FUNC" indicator and go to step 1.

Scanning Programs

1 Press the SCAN button to activate the Scan

mode.
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played
back in succession.

To stop scanning, press the SCAN button and
deactivate the Scan mode.

NOTE

In case a 6-disc CD changer is connected (CDM­7874EB only):
In CD changer mode, press the "F" button to illuminate
the "FUNC" indicator and go to step 1.

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CD Player Operation

SOURCE

Disc Select buttons (1 through 6)

Controlling CD Changer (Optional)
(CDM-7874EB only)

If an optional Alpine 6-disc CD Changer is
connected to the 8-pin DIN connector (M-Bus) of
the CDM-7874EB, you can control the CD
changer using the CDM-7874EB.

NOTE

The CD controls on the CDM-7874EB for the CD
changer operation are functional only when the CD
Changer is interconnected with the CDM-7874EB.

1 Press the SOURCE button to activate the

CHANGER mode.
The display shows the "Changer", disc number
and track number.

2 Press the Disc Select buttons (1 through 6)

corresponding to one of the discs loaded in the
CD Changer. The selected disc number appears
in the display and CD playback starts.

NOTES

• After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the
same way as for the CDM-7874EB CD player.
For details, please see the CD Player Operation
section.

• If the "FUNC" indicator is illuminated the Disc Select
buttons become nonfunctional.

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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 micro-computer malfunctioned due to
interference noise etc.

- Press the RESET switch with a ball-point 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 (CDM-7874EB only) 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).

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.

• Disc is very dirty.

- Clean the disc.

• Disc has scratches.

- Change the disc.

• The pick-up lens is dirty.

- Do not use a commercial abailable lens cleaner disc.

Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.

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 above­mentioned solution does not solve the problem,
consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.

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Information

Indication for CD

HI TEMP

(CDM-7874EB only)

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

- The indicator will disappear when the temperature
returns to within operation range.

– – – H

(CDE-7871E only)

– – – EERROR

(CDM-7874EB only)

• Mechanism error.

1. Press the c button and eject the CD.

If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.

2. When the error indication remains after ejecting,

press the c button again.
If the error indication still does not turn off after
pressing the c button for a few times, consult your
Alpine dealer.

Note

When the "ERROR" or "- - - E" is displayed:
In case that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing the c
button, press the RESET switch (refer to page 4) and
press the c button again.
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.

(CDE-7871E only)

Indication for CD Changer
(CDM-7874EB only)

HI TEMP

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

- The indicator will disappear when the temperature
returns to within operation range.

ERROR - 01

• Malfunction in the CD Changer.

- Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject

button and pull out the magazine.
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your
Alpine dealer.

• Magazine ejection not possible.

- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does

not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

NO MAGZN

• No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.

- Insert a magazine.

(CDM-7874EB only)

• No CD is inserted.

- Insert a CD.

T – – –NO DISC

(CDE-7871E only)

NO DISC

• No indicated disc.

- Choose another disc.

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Specifications

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3 µV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB
Stereo Separation 35 dB
Capture Ratio 2.0 dB

AM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 531 – 1,602 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 22.5 µV/27 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Frequency Response 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Bleow measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.008% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range 95 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB
Channel Separation 85 dB (at 1 kHz)

GENERAL

Power Requirement 14.4 V DC

(11–16 V allowable)

Maximum Power Output 50 W × 4

(CDM-7874EB only)

45 W × 4

(CDE-7871E only)
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms
Bass ±14 dB at 60 Hz
Treble ±14 dB at 10 kHz
Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz)

CHASSIS SIZE

Width 178 mm (7")
Height 50 mm (2")
Depth 155 mm (6-1/8")

NOSEPIECE SIZE

Width 170 mm (6–3/4")
Height 46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth 20 mm (11/16")

Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and
design are subject to change without notice.

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Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please
read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this
manual thoroughly for proper use.

Warning

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.

Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire
or product damage.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do
so may result in fire, etc.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM
THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

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

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 SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.

Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity
of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT 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.

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.

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.

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.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.

Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like
the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent
crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes
through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent
the wire’s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of
the hole.

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.

Precautions

• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post
before installing your CDM-7874EB/CDE-7871E. 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 CDM­7874EB/CDE-7871E to the fuse box, make sure the
fuse for the intended circuit of the CDM-7874EB/CDE­7871E has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle.
When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.

• The CDM-7874EB/CDE-7871E 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.

IMPORTANT

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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Installation

3

1

No Pressure Here

No Pressure Here

Remove the Detachable Front Panel (refer to page

4). Slide mounting sleeve from main unit. (see
“Removal” on this page).
Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard.

NOTE

Please examine the installation. Make certain that no
external pressure is applied to either the top of the unit
or the removable nosepiece.

2

Hex Nut (M5)

Mounting Sleeve
(Included)

Dashboard

CDM-7874EB/CDE-7871E

Screw

∗∗

Bolt Stud

Lock Pin

Slide the CDM-7874EB/CDE-7871E into the
dashboard. When the unit is in place, make sure the
locking pins are fully seated in the down position.
This can be done by pressing firmly in on the unit
while pushing the locking pin down with a small
screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is properly
locked and will not accidentally come out from the
dashboard. Install the Detachable Front Panel.

Removal

1 Remove the DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL.
2 Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push

the locking pins to the "up" position (see above
drawing). As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out
on the unit to make sure it does not re-lock before
unlocking the second pin.

3 Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do

so.

<JAPANESE CAR>

Metal
Mounting
Strap

Ground Lead

Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (∗) already
attached to the vehicle’s chassis.

NOTE

For the screw marked **, use an appropriate screw for
the chosen mounting location.

Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming
from the left rear of the CDM-7874EB/CDE-7871E.
Connect all other leads of the CDM-7874EB/CDE­7871E according to details described in the
CONNECTlONS section.

∗

CDM-7874EB/
CDE-7871E

Chassis

Face Plate

Screws (M5 × 8)

CDM-7874EB/CDE-7871E

Ground Lead

(Included)

∗

Mounting Bracket

NOTE

Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot
using a screw (
chassis.

) already attached to the vehicle's

∗

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Installation and Connections

Connections

Antenna

Blue

Blue/White

POWER ANT

REMOTE

TURN-ON

2

3

To power antenna

To amplifier or equalizer

1

-

Orange

(CDM-7874EB only)

Red

Yellow

8

Black

~

+

9

ILLUMINATION

IGNITION

BATTERY

SPEAKER
RIGHT
FRONT

SPEAKER
RIGHT
REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT
REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT
FRONT

GND

Gray

Gray/
Black

Violet/

Black

Violet

Green

Green/

Black

White/

Black

White

4

5

6

7

!

"

#

$

%

&

(

)

To the instrument cluster
illumination lead

Ignition Key

Battery

Speakers

Front right

Rear right

Rear left

Front left

Speakers

,

(CDM-7874EB only)

,

.

(CDM-7874EB only)

Amplifier

Amplifier

CD Changer
(Sold Separately)

∗ When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Rear speakers.

When Subwoofer is set to ON: Output is from Subwoofer.

For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see “Subwoofer On and Off” on page 5.

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Front Left

Front Right

Rear or Subwoofers∗

1 Antenna Receptacle
2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power
antenna, if applicable.

3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor.

4 Illumination Lead (Orange)

This lead may be connected to the vehicle's
instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow
the backlighting of the CDM-7874EB to dim
whenever the vehicle's lights are turned on.

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.

6 Battery Lead (Yellow)

Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the
vehicle's battery.

7 Ground Lead (Black)

Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the
vehicle. Make sure the connection is made to bare
metal and is securely fastened using the sheet metal
screw provided.

8 Fuse Holder (15A)
9 Power Supply Connector
! Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)

" Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/

Black)

# Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/

Black)

$ Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
% Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
& Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/

Black)

( Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
) Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
~ Front Output RCA Connectors (CDM-7874EB

only)

~ Rear/Subwoofer RCA Connectors (CDE-7871E

only)

RED is right and WHITE is left.

+ Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors (CDM-

7874EB only)

RED is right and WHITE is left.

, RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)

- DIN Connector (CDM-7874EB only)

Connect this to the DIN connector on the CD
Changer.

. DIN Extension Cable (Sold Separately)

NOTE

Older Alpine CD Changer came with standard, straight
type DIN connectors. In installations where an L-type
connector would simplify installation, the Alpine 4910
Adaptor can be used (Sold Separately).

02

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 any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.

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

various 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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