Alpine CDE-9852 User Manual

MP3/WMA CD Receiver

CDE-9852

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

• MODE D'EMPLOI
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• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.

1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-0031, Japan

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

777 Supertest Road, Toronto,

Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

Dalian Dongtai Colour Printing Technology Co., Ltd.
No.24 Liaohexisan Road, Dalian Economic&Technical
Development Zone, China

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam

Victoria 3803, Australia

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany

Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.

B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

Alpine House

Phone [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,

Cedex, France

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano

Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH

Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,

1930 Zaventem, Belgium

Phone [phone]

Designed by ALPINE Japan

Printed in China (Y)

68-04123Z45-A

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Contents
Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING ................................................. 3

CAUTION .................................................. 3

PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3

Getting Started

Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6

Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6

Adjusting Volume ............................................. 7

Lowering Volume Quickly ............................... 7

Setting Time ..................................................... 7

Radio

Listening to Radio ............................................ 7

Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 7

Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............. 8

Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8

Frequency Search Function .............................. 8

CD/MP3/WMA

Playback ........................................................... 8

Repeat Play ....................................................... 9

M.I.X. (Random Play) ...................................... 9

Searching from CD Text .................................. 9

File/Folder Name Search

(concerning MP3/WMA) ............................ 10

Quick Search .................................................. 10

About MP3/WMA .......................................... 10

Other Functions

Displaying the Text .........................................13

Displaying Time .............................................14

SETUP

Sound Customizing

Subwoofer On and Off .....................................15

Setting the Subwoofer System .........................15

Visual Customizing

Dimmer Control ...............................................15

Scroll Type Setting ...........................................15

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL) ......................15

Demonstration ..................................................15

MP3/WMA

Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE) .......16

External Device

Connecting to an External Amplifier ...............16

iPod™ (Optional)

Playback ..........................................................16

Searching for a desired Song .......................... 17

Searching by Playlist ...................................17

Searching by artist name .............................17

Searching by album name ...........................17

Searching by Song name .............................18

Select Playlist/Artist/Album ...........................18

Quick Search ...................................................18

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ........................18

Repeat Play .....................................................18

Displaying the Text .........................................19

Information

In Case of Difficulty .......................................19

Specifications ..................................................21

Sound Setting

Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left

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

Defeat .......................................................... 12

Setting the Bass Control ................................. 12

Setting the Treble Control .............................. 13

Turning Loudness On/Off .............................. 13

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Installation and Connections

Warning .................................................. 22

Caution ................................................... 22

Precautions ............................................ 22

Installation ......................................................23

Connections ....................................................24

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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.

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

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

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.

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property 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

Product Cleaning

Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything
else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.
“ERROR” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc
incorrectly. If “ERROR” continues to be displayed even though the
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a
pointed object such as a ballpoint 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

To prevent the CD from jamming, “ERROR” is displayed if discs
with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted
incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial
loading, use your finger to 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 ballpoint 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 center 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.

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.

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.

Installation Location

Make sure the CDE-9852 will not be installed in a location
subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

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Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer

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.

• 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.

To customers using CD-R/CD-RW

• If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last
recording session was closed (finalized).

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback
again.

About media that can be played.

Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo
marks below.

If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot
be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable)
which have been recorded only on audio devices.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA
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 on which a recording
failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs
which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.

• Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format compatible
with this unit. For details, see pages 10-11.

• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produce sound when played back.

• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

• Apple, the Apple logo and iPod are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer llS and Thomson.”

• “Supply of this product only conveys a license for private,
non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply
any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue­generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www. mp3licensing.com.”

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Getting Started

To close the front panel, press the left side until it locks as shown
in the figure below.

(OPEN)

MUTE

SOURCE/
POWER

MODE TITLE

Rotary encoder

Turning Power On and Off

Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.

• The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except TITLE,
Rotary encoder and (OPEN).

Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2 seconds
to turn off the unit.

• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Be sure to push the Rotary encoder inside the unit before opening the
front panel so that the front panel will open completely, otherwise it
may be damaged.

3

Grasp the front panel firmly, slide to the left , then
pull to remove.

• The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the

connector terminals on the back of the front panel.) This is not a
malfunction.

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

• When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it

may result in malfunction.

• Do not leave the front panel open, or drive the car with the panel

open as it may result in accident or malfunction.

Attaching

1

Insert the right side of the front panel into the main
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the
projections on the main unit.

2

Push the left side of the front panel until it locks
firmly into the main unit.

Push the Rotary
encoder inside

When you push the Rotary encoder again, it pops back out.

The Rotary
encoder pops out

Detaching

1

Turn off the unit power.

2

Press (OPEN) to open the front panel.

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• 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.

• Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to

avoid pushing buttons by mistake.

Initial System Start-Up

Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first
time, after changing the car battery, etc.

1

Turn off the unit power.

2

Press (OPEN) to open the front panel, then
remove it.

3

Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed
object.

RESET switch

Adjusting Volume

Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.

Lowering Volume Quickly

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

Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.

The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.

Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its
previous level.

Setting Time

Radio

SOURCE/POWER

Rotary
encoder

MODE

BAND

A.ME

TUNE

Preset buttons
(1 through 6)

1

Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed.

For details, see “Displaying the Text” (page 13)

2

Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds while
the time is displayed.

The time indication will blink.

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while
the time indication is blinking.

4

When the hour has been adjusted, press MODE.

5

Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes
while the time indication is blinking.

The time is automatically set 5 seconds after the minute
adjustment. The time can also be manually set by pressing

• To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time
announcement, press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds after
setting the “hour.” Minutes will reset to “00”. If the display shows
over “30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.

• Controllable with Remote Control

This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote
control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer.

• Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote

control sensor.

Remote control sensor

TITLE

Listening to Radio

1

Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency
appears on the display.

2

Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.

F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) AM F1 (FM1)

3

Press TUNE to select the tuning mode.

DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode)
OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK

• The initial mode is Distance mode.

.

Distance mode:

Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in
(Automatic Seek Tuning).

Local mode:

Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic
Seek Tuning).

Manual mode:

The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).

4

Press or to tune in the desired station.

Holding down or will change the frequency
continuously.

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, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish
to store the station.

The selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, preset number and station
frequency memorized.

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• A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).

• 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.

CD/MP3/WMA

Automatic Memory of Station Presets

1

Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.

2

Press and hold A.ME 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 buttons 1 to 6 in
order of signal strength.
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.

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

Tuning to Preset Stations

1

Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed.

2

Press any one of the station preset buttons (1
through 6) that has your desired radio station in

memory.

The display shows the band, preset number and frequency
of the station selected.

Frequency Search Function

You can search for a radio station by its frequency.

1

Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in Radio
mode to activate Frequency Search mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
frequency.

3

Press MODE to receive the selected frequency.

• The search mode in Frequency Search mode is canceled by pressing
and holding for at least 2 seconds. Or, the search mode will be
canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds.

(OPEN)

Rotary
encoder

MODE

SOURCE/POWER

/

A.ME

5

4

Playback

1

Press (OPEN).

The front panel will open.

2

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.

Close the front panel manually.
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER to
switch to the CD mode.

The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER DISC IPOD* TUNER

* Only when the iPod is connected.

3

While playing back MP3/WMA, press or to
select the desired folder.

Pressing and holding or will change folders
continuously.

4

Press or to select the desired track (file).

Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):

Press .

Fast backward:

Press and hold .

Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):

Press .

Fast forward:

Press and hold .

TITLE

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5

To pause playback, press / .

Pressing / again will resume playback.

6

After pressing (OPEN) to open the front panel,
press to eject the disc.

• Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.

• If the CD does not eject, press and hold for at least 2 seconds.

• The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data and

WMA data.

• A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management) cannot be played back on this unit.

• The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers
recorded on the disc.

• The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.

MP3/WMA Play Display

The folder number and file number will be displayed as
described below.

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Press 5 in the play or pause mode.

The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random
sequence.

To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 again.

CD mode :

: The tracks are played back in random sequence.

MP3/WMA mode :

F01 T03 10'15

Folder number
display

• Press TITLE to switch the display. Please see “Displaying the Text”
(page 13) for information about display switching.

• If the folder number or file number is three digits, “F” or “T” is not
displayed.

Repeat Play

Press 4 to play back repeatedly the track being
played.

The track (file) will be played repeatedly.

Press 4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.

CD mode :

: Only a track is repeatedly played back.

MP3/WMA mode :

: Only a file is repeatedly played back.

File number
display

Elapsed time

: Only files in a folder are played back in

random sequence.

: The files are played back in random sequence.

Searching from CD Text

Tracks can be searched and played by using the CD text on the disc. In
the case of discs that do not support text, searches can be made by using
the track numbers.

1

Press during play.

This will set the search mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
track, then press MODE.

This will play the selected track.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.

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File/Folder Name Search
(concerning MP3/WMA)

About MP3/WMA

You can display and search the folder and file name while listening to
the file currently being played back.

1

During MP3/WMA playback, press to activate the
search mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name
Search mode or File Name Search mode, then press

.

Folder Name Search mode

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
folder.

4

Press / to play back the first file in the selected
folder.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• While in Folder Name Search mode, press to switch to File Name
Search mode.

• While in Folder Name Search mode, press A.ME to return to the
selecting search mode.

• If a disc contains only the root folder, Folder Name Search cannot be
made.

• “NO FILE” is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected by
the Folder Name Search mode contains no files.

• “ROOT” is displayed for the root folder which does not have folder
name.

• Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

CAUTION

Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/
WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether
for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is
strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international
treaty.

What is MP3?

MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity
institution of the IEC.

MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD
quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human
ear or masked by other sounds.

What is WMA?

WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio data.
WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality
sound with small file sizes.

Method for creating MP3/WMA files

Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified
software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the
user’s manual for that software.
MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have the
file extension “mp3” / “wma”. Files with no extension cannot be
played back. (WMA ver. 7.1 and 8 are supported)

File Name Search mode

3

Press or to select another Folder.

4

Select the desired file by turning the Rotary
encoder.

5

Press MODE to playback the selected file.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• Pressing A.ME will return to the previous mode.

• File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

Quick Search

You can search for tracks (files).

1

Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the CD/
MP3/WMA mode to activate Quick Search mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track
(file).

The selected track is played back immediately.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates

MP3

Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,

16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz

Bit rates: 8 - 320 kbps

WMA

Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Bit rates: 48 - 192 kbps

Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display
(Page 13) may not display correctly.
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling
rates.

ID3 tags/WMA tags

This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the title
(track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag data.

This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric
characters (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags)
and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO
SUPPORT” is displayed.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending
on the contents.

Producing MP3/WMA discs

MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW
using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 510 files/
folders (including Root Folders). However, the maximum number
of folders is 255.

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Media supported

The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,
and CD-RWs.

Corresponding File Systems

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). The number of folder/file name characters is limited.

Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),
numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).

This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and
other standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes
the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.

Formats supported

This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced
CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with
Track At Once or packet writing.

Order of tracks

The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software
writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same
as the order you input. The playback order of the folders and
files is as follows. However, the folder and file playback order
differs from the folder and file number indicated on the display.

Terminology

Bit rate

This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
the files.

Sampling rate

This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz,
so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The
higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the
larger the volume of data.

Encoding

Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into
the specified audio compression format.

Tag

Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
etc., written into MP3/WMA files.
MP3: ID3 tag
WMA: WMA tag

Root folder

The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder
contains all folders and files.

Root folder

Folder MP3/WMA File

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Sound Setting

SOURCE/POWER

Rotary encoder

BAND

MENU

Setting the Bass Center Frequency

3

-1 Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired bass

center frequency.

80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 60Hz 80Hz

Emphasize the displayed bass frequency ranges.

Setting the Bass Bandwidth

3

-2 Press BAND to select the desired bass bandwidth.

MODE

Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between
Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front
and Rear)/Defeat

1

Press MODE repeatedly to choose the desired
mode.

Each press changes the mode as follows:

BASS TREBLE SUBW* BALANCE FADER
DEFEAT VOLUME BASS

Bass level: –7 ~ +10
Treble level: –7 ~ +7
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15
Balance : L15 ~ R15
Fader : R15 ~ F15
Defeat : ON/OFF
Volum e : 0 ~ 3 5

• If MODE is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS,
TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBW mode, the unit
automatically returns to normal mode.

* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained in each mode.

By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS
and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults.

Change the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A
wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above
and below the center frequency. A narrower setting will
boost only frequencies near the center frequency.

Setting the Bass Level

3

-3*1Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
bass level (–7~+10).

You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.

4

Press MENU to select RETURN.

After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.

• If no operation is performed within 60 seconds, the bass control

setting will be turned off automatically.

• The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each

source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The bass
frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one source are
effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD etc.).

• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

• While in the bass adjusting mode, TREBLE CONTROL adjusting

mode can be recalled by pressing or .

1

*

The adjustment can also be made by pressing MODE. Refer to
“Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Font and Rear)/Defeat” (page 12).

Bass level indicator’s display

Bass level is usually displayed

Setting the Bass Control

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

1

Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode, then
press MODE.

BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN (OFF) BASS ENGINE

2

Press or to select the BASS (Bass Center
Frequency) control mode.

BASS TREBLE

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Setting the Treble Control

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

1

Press MENU to select the BASS ENGINE mode, then
press MODE.

BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN (OFF) BASS ENGINE

2

Press or to select the TREBLE (Treble
Center Frequency) control mode.

BASS TREBLE

Setting the Treble Center Frequency

3

-1 Press SOURCE/POWER to select the desired treble

Center frequency.

10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz 7.5kHz 10.0kHz

Emphasize the displayed treble frequency ranges.

Setting the Treble Level

3

-2*2Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
treble level (–7~+7).

You can emphasize the treble level.

4

Press MENU to select RETURN.

After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.

• If no operation is performed within 60 seconds, the treble control

setting will be turned off automatically.

• The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each

source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble
frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other
sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).

• This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

• While in the treble adjusting mode, BASS CONTROL adjusting mode

can be recalled by pressing or .

2

The adjustment can also be made by pressing MODE. Refer to

*

“Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Font and Rear)/Defeat” (page 12).

Turning Loudness On/Off

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

Press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds to activate
or deactivate the loudness mode.

“LD” indicator lights.

Other Functions

TITLE

Displaying the Text

Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to
display the folder name, the file name, and the tag, etc., while playing
MP3/WMA files.

Press TITLE.

The display will change every time the button is pressed.

The display in Radio mode:

FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY

The display in CD mode:

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK
TEXT (DISC NAME)*
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME

The display in MP3/WMA mode:

FOLDER NO./FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./CLOCK FOLDER NAME*
FILE NAME ARTIST NAME*
TRACK NAME*
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME

*1Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.
*2ID3 tag/WMA tag

If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3
tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., track name, artist name,
and album name). All other tag data is ignored.
If the Scroll setting (page 15) is set to “SCROLL AUTO,” the tag
information will scroll automatically.

*3“ROOT” is displayed for the root folder which doesn’t have folder

name.

*4The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are

displayed. A WMA file of variable bit rate displays the average bit
rate.

1

TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1

2

2

FRAME*4

ALBUM NAME*2

3

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About the indication display

When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit
according to the mode.

The position of a song being played back is shown lit in the
total number of songs shown. The display example is as
shown below. Also lights when operation, such as fast
forward, etc., is performed.

Lights up when a disc is inserted

Song position display example

<First half> <Middle> <Last half>

• For example, when the 5th of 10 songs in the disc is played back,

“ ” is displayed.

Indicator/

Mode

CD Mode MP3/WMA Mode iPod mode

2

––

––

––

Text (Disc

3

) being

Name*
displayed

Text ( Tra c k

3

) being

Name*
displayed

Folder Name*
being displayed

File Name*
being displayed

Artist Name*
being displayed

Album Name*
being displayed

Track Name*
being displayed

2

1

Artist Name*1
being displayed

1

Album Name*1
being displayed

1

Track Name*1
being displayed

––

––

About “Text”

Text:

Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as
“text.”

• Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,

depending on the character type.

• When the Scroll Setting (page 15) is set to “SCROLL MANU,” press

and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text information
only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME
DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode).

• “NO SUPPORT” is displayed when the desired text information

cannot be displayed on this unit.

• The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,

depending on the contents.

Displaying Time

Press TITLE repeatedly until the time is displayed.

Each press changes the display.
For details, see “Displaying the Text” (page 13).

• 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.

• When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press TITLE to

display the time.

1

Tag information

*

If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is
displayed.

*2If there is no folder name or file name, “FOLDER”/“FILE” is

displayed.

3

*

If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.

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SETUP

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.

MENURotary encoder

MODE

A typical SETUP procedure is shown in steps 1 to 4 as
follows. See below for further information about each
SETUP menu.

1

Press MENU to select the SETUP mode, then press
MODE.

BASS ENGINE SETUP RETURN (OFF) BASS ENGINE

Setting the Subwoofer System

SUBW SYS1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS2

Select either SYS1 or SYS2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

SUBW SYS1: Subwoofer level changes according to the main

volume setting.

SUBW SYS2: Subwoofer level change is different from the main

volume setting. For example, even at low volume
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.

Visual Customizing

Dimmer Control

DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANU

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.

Scroll Type Setting

SCROLL TYPE1 / SCROLL TYPE2 (Initial setting)

Choose from two scrolling methods.
Select the type you prefer.

SCROLL TYPE1: The characters scroll sequentially, appearing

from the right side of the display.

SCROLL TYPE2: The characters are displayed one by one,

and disappear one by one from the left side
of the display after the screen is filled up with
the characters.

2

Press or to select the desired SETUP
menu, then Press MODE.

(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)

DIMMER SUBWOOFER (SUBW SYSTEM)*
PLAY MODE SCROLL TYPE TEXT SCROLL
POWER IC DEMO DIMMER

* Displayed only when SUBW is ON.

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.

(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)

4

Press MENU to select RETURN.

After 2 seconds, the unit returns to normal mode.
Pressing and holding MENU for at least 2 seconds will
return to normal mode.

Sound Customizing

Subwoofer On and Off

SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF

When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the
subwoofer output level.

1 In the normal mode, press MODE repeatedly to select the

SUBW mode.

BASS TREBLE SUBW BALANCE FADER
DEFEAT VOLUME BASS

2 Adjust the Level by turning the Rotary encoder.

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL)

SCROLL AUTO / SCROLL MANU (Initial setting)

This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD­TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA files, folder
names, and tags.

SCROLL AUTO: The CD text information, the text information of

folder and file names, and the tags are
scrolled automatically. Also, tag information is
automatically scrolled without pressing TITLE
in the tag information display mode.

SCROLL MANU: The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded

or when a track is changed, etc.

• The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag

display.

Demonstration

DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)

This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.

• To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.

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MP3/WMA

Playing MP3/WMA Data (PLAY MODE)

CDDA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3

This product can playback CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA
data. However, in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback may
be difficult. For these special cases, you can select playback of CD data
only. When a disc contains both CD or the MP3/WMA data, playback
starts from the CD data portion of the disc.

CDDA: Only CD data can be played back.
CDDA/MP3: Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks can be

• Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been

inserted, perform the setting after you remove the disc.

played back.

External Device

Connecting to an External Amplifier

POWER IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER IC OFF

When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved
by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.

POWER IC OFF : Use this mode when the front pre-amplifier of

POWER IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in

SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT

the unit are used to drive an external amplifier
connected to the speakers. In this setting, the
head unit’s internal amplifier has no output to
drive speakers.

Front

Amplifier

amplifier.

left
Front

right

Speakers

Front
right

iPod™ (Optional)

Rotary
encoder

MODE

An iPod™, iPod™ mini or iPod™ nano can be connected to the
CDE-9852 by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™
Connection Cable (KCE-422i). When the CDE-9852 is connected by
using the cable, the controls on the iPod™ are not functional.

About iPods™ usable with this unit

The unit can be used with third generation and above iPod™
photo, iPod™ minis or iPod™ nano. iPod™ Shuffle cannot be
used, however.

• Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock
connector cannot be connected to the unit.

• The unit can be used with the following iPod versions.
Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guranteed.

Third generation iPod:Ver. 2.3
Forth generation iPod:Ver. 3.0.2
iPod photo:Ver.1.0
iPod mini:Ver. 1.3
iPod nano:Ver. 1.0

• The unit cannot be used with the software versions earlier
than 22nd Feb.2005. For details about “iPod Software
Update”, refer to the iPod Instruction Manual.

Playback

SOURCE/POWER

/

A.ME

6

5

4

TITLE

SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT

• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to

OFF.

Rear
right

Rear
left

Front
left

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1

Press SOURCE/POWER to switch to the iPod
mode.

2

Press or to select the desired song.

Return to the beginning of the current song:

Press .

Fast backward:

Press and hold .

Advance to the beginning of the next song:

Press .

Fast forward:

Press and hold .

3

To pause playback, press / .

Pressing / again will resume playback.

• If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the

CDE-9852, it will continue playing after the connection.

Searching for a desired Song

An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs
organized in playlists, the CDE-9852 can use these to ease song
searches.

Searching by Playlist

1

Press to activate the search selection mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the PLAYLIST
search mode, then press .

PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PLAYLIST

*1

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
Playlist.

4

Press / .

The selected playlist is played back.

To search for a song in the selected playlist

1 After selecting the playlist in step 3*1, press to change

to the song search mode of the selected playlist.

2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press

MODE.
The selected song is played back.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• In the search mode, pressing A.ME will return to the previous mode.

• All songs in the iPod are played back by selecting the stored “iPod

name” in step 3*

• Playlist search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

• “NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected

playlist in the PLATLIST search mode.

Searching by artist name

1

Press to activate the search selection mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST
search mode, then press .

PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PLAYLIST

*2

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
Artist.

1

.

To search for a song of the selected album

1 After selecting the album in step 2*1, press to change

to the song search mode of the selected album.

2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press

MODE.
The selected song is played back.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• In the search mode, pressing A.ME will return to the previous mode.

• If you choose ALL in step 3*

iPod are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press , the
ALBUM search mode for all artists is activated.

• If you choose ALL in step 2*1, and you press / , all songs of the

selected artist are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press ,
the SONG search mode for the selected artist is activated.

• Artist name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

2

, and you press / , all songs in the

Searching by album name

1

Press to activate the search selection mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ALBUM
search mode, then press .

PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PLAYLIST

*3

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
Album.

4

Press / .

All the songs of the selected Albums are played back.

To search for a song of the selected album

1 After selecting the album in step 3*3, press to change

to the song search mode of the selected album.

2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press

MODE.
The selected song is played back.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• In the search mode, pressing A.ME will return to the previous mode.

• If you choose ALL in step 3*

iPod are played back. If you choose ALL, and you press , the
SONG search mode for all albums is activated.

• Album name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

3

, and you press / , All songs in the

4

Press / .

All the songs of the selected Artist are played back.

To search for an album of the selected artist

1 After selecting the artist in step 3*2, press to change

to the album search mode of the selected artist.

1

2*

Tur n the Rotary encoder to select an album.

3 Press / to play back all songs of the selected album.

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Searching by Song name

1

Press to activate search selection mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the SONG
search mode, then Press .

PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PLAYLIST

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
Song.

4

Press MODE.

The selected song is played back.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• In the search mode, pressing A.ME will return to the previous mode.

• Song name search cannot be made during M.I.X play.

Select Playlist/Artist/Album

Playlist/Artist/Album can be easily changed.
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album
can be changed.

1

Press or to select the desired Playlist/Artist/
Album.

• If search selection mode is not activated, only Song is searched, this

operation is not possible.

• If an album is selected from an artist search, the album can be

searched.

• During shuffle (M.I.X.) playback, this operation is not possible.

Quick Search

You can search for songs.

1

Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to activate
Quick Search mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song.

The selected song is played back immediately.

• Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to

cancel. Or, the search mode will be canceled when an operation has
not been performed in 10 seconds.

• If many songs are in the iPod, it takes time to serch for songs.

1

Press 5 .

The songs will be played back in random sequence.

M.I.X. M.I.X. (off) M.I.X.

(Shuffle Albums) (Shuffle Songs)

2

To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above
procedure.

• For details of the search mode, refer to “Searching for a desired

Song” (page 17).

• If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting

Shuffle (M.I.X.), the songs will not play back randomly even when
Shuffle album is selected.

Shuffle ALL:

Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod randomly. Any one song
does not play back again until all songs have been played back.

1

Press 6.

The songs will be played back in random sequence.
M.I.X. (off) M.I.X.

(Shuffle ALL)

2

To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above
procedure.

• If Shuffle All is selected, the selected ones which being played back in

the search mode are cancelled.

Repeat Play

Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.
Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back.

1

Press 4.

The file will be played repeatedly.
RPT (off) RPT

(Repeat One)

2

To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above
procedure.

• During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing

or .

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)

The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the
CDE-9852.

Shuffle Albums:

Album shuffle playback plays back all songs in order, then
randomly selects the next album. All songs of that album are
played back in order, and so on. Any one album is played just
once.

Shuffle Songs:

Song shuffle randomly plays back certain selected songs. Any
one song plays back just once until all songs have been played
back.

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Displaying the Text

You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.

Press TITLE.

Each press changes the display.

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK
ARTIST NAME* ALBUM NAME*
SONG TITLE* TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME

* TAG information

If the Scroll Setting (page 15) is set to “SCROLL AUTO,” the tag
information will scroll automatically.
“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag
information.

• When the Scroll Setting (page 15) is set to “SCROLL MANU,”

press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the tag
information only once.

• Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.

• If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many

characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the
adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended.
The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128
(128 byte).

• Some characters may not be correctly displayed.

• “NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not

compatible with the CDE-9852.

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 (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.

- Check power lead and battery lead connections.

•Blown fuse.

- Check the fuse 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 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.

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CD

CD Player 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.

• The disc is very dirty.

- Clean the disc.

• The disc has scratches.

- Change the disc.

• The pick-up lens is dirty.

- Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc. Consult
your nearest Alpine dealer.

CD playback sound skips without vibration.

• The disc is dirty or scratched.

- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.

Error displays (built-in CD player only)

• Mechanical error

- Press . After the error indication disappears, insert the disc
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the
problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible

• Close session (finalization) has not been performed.

- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.

MP3/WMA

MP3 or WMA is not played back.

• Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.

- Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.
Refer to “About MP3/WMA” (page 10-11), then rewrite in the
format supported by this device.

Audio

The sound is not output from the speakers.

• Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.

- POWER IC is switched to “ON” (page 16).

Indication for CD Player

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.

- The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal operating range.

• No CD is inserted.

- Insert a CD.

• Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the unit
does not start to play or eject the disc.

- Remove the disc by following these steps:

Press the button again for at least 2 seconds.
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

• Mechanism error.

1) Press the button and eject the CD.

If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.

2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the

button again.
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the

button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.

• When “ERROR” is displayed:

If that the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET
switch (refer to page 6) and press again.
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.

• A copy-protected WMA file was played back.

- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.

• The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format.

- Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.

Indication for iPod Mode

• The iPod is not connected.

- Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to

“Connections”).
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.

• The iPod’s battery remains low.

- Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery.

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• There are no songs in the iPod.

- Download songs to the iPod and connect to the adapter.

Specifications

• Communication error

- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.

- Check the display by reconnecting between the iPod and the
adapter, using the iPod cable.

• Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with
the unit.

- Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with the

unit.

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 87.7-107.9 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 530-1,710 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 22.5 µV/27 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Frequency Response 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Below 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)

PICKUP

Wave length 795 nm
Laser power CLASS I

GENERAL

Power Requirement 14.4 V DC

(11–16 V allowable)

Power Output 16 W RMS × 4*

* Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard

• Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and 1% THD+N

• S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms
Bass +20/-14 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±14 dB at 10 kHz
Weight 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)

CHASSIS SIZE

Width 178 mm (7")
Height 50 mm (2")
Depth 162 mm (6-3/8")

NOSEPIECE SIZE

Width 170 mm (6-11/16")
Height 46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth 24 mm (15/16")

• 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 3 and 5 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.

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.

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 CDE-9852. This will reduce any chance of
damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.

• Be sure to connect the colour 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 CDE-9852 to the fuse box, make sure
the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-9852 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 CDE-9852 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 or the
engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.

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SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

Installation

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.

Accessory List

• Head unit .............................................................................1

• Power cable.........................................................................1

• Mounting sleeve ..................................................................1

• Carrying case ......................................................................1

• Bracket key..........................................................................2

• Screw (M5 × 8)....................................................................4

• Owner’s Manual.............................................................1 set

• The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal

plane, back to front.

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 (

1

*

) already

attached to the vehicle’s chassis.

• For the screw marked “*2”, 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 CDE-9852. Connect all other
leads of the CDE-9852 according to details
described in the CONNECTlONS section.

Slide the CDE-9852 into the dashboard until it clicks.

3

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. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides
on either side. The unit can now be removed from the
mounting sleeve.

This Unit

Bracket Keys
(Included)

Less than 35°

Mounting Sleeve

1

(Included)

Dashboard

This Unit

Remove the Detachable Front Panel (refer to page 6).
Slide mounting sleeve from main unit (see

“Removal” on page 23).

Screw

2

Hex Nut (M5)

Metal
Mounting
Strap

2

*

Bolt Stud

1

*

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

<JAPANESE CAR>

Face plate

Screws (M5 × 8)

this unit

Ground Lead

3

*

• Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw

(*3) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.

(Included)

Mounting Bracket

Ground Lead

This Unit

Chassis

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