Alpine CDE-9872, CDE-9874 User Manual
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MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver
CDE-9874
MP3 CD Receiver
CDE-9872
• OWNER’S MANUAL
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
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)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Phone 0870-33 33 763
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, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Cedex, France
Phone 01-48638989
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-09359Z27-A
ENGLISH
Contents
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING ................................................. 3
CAUTION .................................................. 3
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3
Getting Started
Accessory List .................................................. 6
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 6
Lowering Volume Quickly ............................... 7
Setting Time ..................................................... 7
Radio
Listening to Radio ............................................ 7
Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 8
Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 8
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
Playback ........................................................... 8
Repeat Play ....................................................... 9
M.I.X. (Random Play) ...................................... 9
Searching for CD Text ...................................... 9
File/Folder Name Search
(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) .................. 10
Quick Search (CDE-9874 only) ..................... 10
About MP3/WMA/AAC ................................ 10
Sound Setting
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/
Loudness/Defeat ......................................... 12
Setting the Bass Control ................................. 12
Setting the Treble Control .............................. 13
Adjusting the High Pass Filter ....................... 13
Other Functions
Displaying the Text .........................................14
Displaying Time .............................................14
Using the AUX Input Terminal
(CDE-9874 only) .........................................15
SETUP
Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only)
Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN) ......16
Sound Customizing
Subwoofer On and Off .....................................16
Setting the Subwoofer System .........................16
Visual Customizing
Dimmer Control ...............................................16
Scroll Type Setting ...........................................16
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR) ..............................16
Demonstration ..................................................16
MP3/WMA/AAC
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data
(PLAY MODE) .............................................16
External Device
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE)
(CDE-9874 only) ..........................................16
Connecting to an External Amplifier
(POWER IC) .................................................16
Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode .....................17
Setting the AUX NAME mode
(CDE-9874 only) ..........................................17
iPod® (Optional)
Playback ..........................................................18
Searching for a desired Song ..........................18
Quick Search (CDE-9874 only) ......................18
Direct Search Function ...................................19
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/
Composer ....................................................19
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ........................19
Repeat Play .....................................................20
Displaying the Text .........................................20
1-EN
Information
In Case of Difficulty .......................................21
Specifications ..................................................23
Installation and Connections
Warning .................................................. 24
Caution ................................................... 24
Precautions ............................................ 24
Installation ......................................................25
Connections ....................................................26
LIMITED WARRANTY
2-EN
Operating Instructions
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN
WARNING
INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
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 NOISES WHILE DRIVING.
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING
DAMAGE.
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.
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.
3-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.
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.
Installation Location
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:
• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
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.
Center Hole
Bumps
Center Hole
New Disc
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.
Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer
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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
The following table shows which discs can be played on which
models.
CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC
CDE-9874
CDE-9872
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo
marks below.
• 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, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS 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”
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot
be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CDReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC
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/AAC files written in a format
compatible with this unit. For details, see
• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produce sound when played back.
pages 10-11.
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Getting Started
CDE-9874
Rotary encoder
//ENT
/
MUTE
CDE-9872
//ENT
SOURCE/
(Release)
SOURCE/
SOUND/SETUP
• 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.
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.
/
AUDIO
(Release)
MUTE/SETUP
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
Turning Power On and Off
Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unit.
• The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except and
(Release).
Press and hold SOURCE/ 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
Detaching
1
Turn off the unit power.
• 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
Remove the detachable front panel.
3
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed
object.
1
RESET switch
Adjusting Volume
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) until the desired sound is
obtained.
2
Press (Release) at the lower left side until the
front panel pops out.
3
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
6-EN
Lowering Volume Quickly
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume
level by 20 dB.
Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP
(CDE-9872 only) to activate the MUTE mode.
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP
(CDE-9872 only) again will bring the audio back to its
previous level.
Setting Time
1
Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or
MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.
2
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the CLOCK ADJ
mode, and then press / /ENT.
The time indication will blink.
3
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to adjust the hours while
the time indication is blinking.
Radio
CDE-9874
TUNE/A.ME
CDE-9872
TUNE/A.ME
SOURCE/
BAND
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
SOURCE/
BAND
4
When the hour has been adjusted, press / /ENT.
5
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to adjust the minutes
while the time indication is blinking.
6
Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or
MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.
• To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time
announcement, press and hold
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.
• Pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUD IO (CDE-9872
only) will return to the previous mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
/ /ENT for at least 2 seconds
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
Listening to Radio
1
Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) AM F1 (FM1)
3
Press TUNE/A.ME 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.
7-EN
Presetting Stations Manually
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.
• 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.
Presetting Stations Automatically
1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
2
Press and hold TUNE/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 preset 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.
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
CDE-9874
/ESC
//ENT
/MUTE
Rotary encoder
CDE-9872
/ESC
/AUDIO
SOURCE/
//ENT
SOURCE/
1
2
1
4 5
2
4 5
VIEW
VIEW
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.
Playback
The following table shows which discs can be played on which
models.
CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC
CDE-9874
CDE-9872
1
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically, and the
“DISC IN” indicator lights up .
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to
switch to the DISC mode.
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.
TUNER DISC AUX*1 iPod*2/AUX+*3 BT AUDIO*4
TUNER
*1CDE-9874 only. Refer to “Using the AUX Input Terminal
(CDE-9874 only)” (page 15).
*2Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set
to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (
page 17).
8-EN
*3Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting
the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (
*4Displayed only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only.
Refer to “Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only)” (
2
While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press 1 or
2 to select the desired folder.
Pressing and holding 1 or 2 will change folders
continuously.
3
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 .
4
To pause playback, press / /ENT.
Pressing / /ENT again will resume playback.
5
To eject the disc, press .
• 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 “DISC IN” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.
CDE-9874 (compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC)/
CDE-9872 (compatible with MP3):
• The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data,
WMA data and AAC data.
• Direct playback of WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital
Rights Management) is not possible on this unit.
• The track display for MP3/WMA/AAC 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/AAC Play Display
The folder number and file number will be displayed as
described below.
page 17).
page 16).
CD mode :
: Only a track is repeatedly played back.
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :
: Only a file is repeatedly played back.
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.
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/AAC mode :
: Only files in a folder are played back in
random sequence.
: The files are played back in random sequence.
F101 T103
Folder number
display
• Press VIEW to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text”
page 14) for information about display switching.
(
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.
File number
display
Searching for CD Text
On discs utilizing CD Text, songs can be searched and played by using
their recorded titles. For discs without CD Text, searches are made
using the track numbers associated with each song.
1
Press /ESC during play.
This will set the search mode.
2
Turn t he Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired
track, and then press / /ENT.
This will play the selected track.
• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.
• CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
9-EN
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)
About MP3/WMA/AAC
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.
1
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press /ESC to
activate the search mode.
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select Folder Name
Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then
press
Folder Name Search mode
3
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
folder.
4
Press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds to
play back the first file in the selected folder.
• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.
• To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press
• Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872
only) to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to select
File Name Search mode.
• The root folder is displayed as “ ”.
• Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File Name Search mode
3
Press 1 or 2 to select another Folder.
4
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary
encoder (CDE-9874 only) or pressing
(CDE-9872 only).
5
Press / /ENT to play back the selected file.
• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.
• Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872
only) in the search mode to return to the previous mode.
• File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
/ /ENT.
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired
/ /ENT. Files in the folder may be searched.
and
CAUTION
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including
MP3/WMA/AAC 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.
What is AAC?
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding,” and is a
basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC
codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the
user’s manual for that software.
MP3/WMA/AAC files that are playable on this device have the
file extensions “mp3” / “wma” / “m4a.” Files with no extension
cannot be played back (WMA ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported).
Protected files are not supported, neither are raw AAC files
(using the “.aac” extension).
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm
that the software being used conforms to the acceptable
formats listed above. It’s possible that the format may be
unplayable even though the extension is valid.
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.
Quick Search (CDE-9874 only)
You can search for tracks (files).
1
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search
mode.
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select a desired track
(file).
The selected track is played back immediately.
• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.
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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
AAC
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: 16 - 320 kbps
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/AAC 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/AAC discs
MP3/WMA/AAC 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), and the maximum number
of folders is 255.
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations
described above.
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 characters for a folder/file name 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 files
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes
them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what
is expected. Verify the writing order in the software’s
documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows.
Root folder
Folder MP3/WMA/AAC File
* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is
contained in the folder.
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/AAC files.
Root folder
The root folder (or root directory) is found at the top of the file
system. The root folder contains all folders and files. It is created
automatically for all burned discs.
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Sound Setting
CDE-9874
Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD)
SOURCE/
BAND
2
Turn t he Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) 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.
By using Loudness on the CDE-9874
Press and hold Rotary encoder (LOUD) for at least 2
seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
Setting the Bass Control
/ESC
CDE-9872
/ESC
/AUDIO/
SOUND
SOUND/SETUP
SOURCE/
BAND
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat
1
Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 only)
or
/AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to choose
the desired mode.
Each press changes the mode as follows:
SUBW*1 BASS TREBLE BAL FADER LOUD*2
DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW
Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15
Bass level: –7 ~ +7
Treble level: –7 ~ +7
Balance : L15 ~ R15
Fader : R15 ~ F15
Loudness: ON/OFF
Defeat : ON/OFF
Volume : 0 ~ 35
• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the SUBW,
BASS, TREBLE, BAL, FADER, LOUD. or DEFEAT mode, the unit
automatically returns to normal mode.
• 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. The function is inoperable when
DEFEAT is set to ON.
*1When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
*2CDE-9872 only.
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal
preference.
1
-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to
activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only).
1
-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND
(CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the BASS
mode.
BASS TREBLE HPF BASS
Setting the Bass Center Frequency
2
-1 Press BAND to select the desired bass center
frequency.
80 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 60 Hz 80 Hz
Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.
Setting the Bass Bandwidth
2
-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass
bandwidth.
Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A
wider 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
2
-3*1Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or
press
desired bass level (–7~+7).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.
3
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to
return to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode 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 bandwidth settings adjusted for one source are
effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the
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*1The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder
(CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only). Refer to
“Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” (
page 12).
Setting the Treble Control
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal
preference.
1
-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to
activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only).
1
-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND
(CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the TREBLE
mode.
BASS TREBLE HPF BASS
Setting the Treble Center Frequency
2
-1 Press BAND to select the desired treble center
frequency.
10.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 15.0 kHz 17.5 kHz 10.0 kHz
Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency ranges.
Setting the Treble Level
2
-2*2Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or
press
desired treble level (–7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble level.
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the
Adjusting the High Pass Filter
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal
taste.
1
-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to
activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only).
1
-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND
(CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the HPF mode.
BASS TREBLE HPF BASS
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired HPF
frequency.
OFF 80 Hz 120 Hz 160 Hz
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.
3
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to
return to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
3
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to
return to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode 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.).
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
*2The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder
(CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only). Refer to
“Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” (
page 12).
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Other Functions
CDE-9874
SOURCE/
PRESET NO. PRESET NO./CLOCK ARTIST NAME*2
ALBUM NAME*2 SONG NAME*2 PRESET NO.
*1Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.
*2ID3 tag/WMA tag
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information,
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name,
artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.
About the indication display
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit
according to the mode.
VIEW
CDE-9872
SOURCE/
VIEW
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/AAC files.
Press VIEW.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
• When the TEXT SCR is set to SCR MANU, press and hold VIEW for
at least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time (except
Radio mode).
The display in Radio mode:
FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY
The display in CD mode:
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK
TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
FILE NO./CLOCK FOLDER NAME FILE NAME
ARTIST NAME*2 ALBUM NAME*2 SONG NAME*2
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in AUX mode (CDE-9874 only):
AUX NAME AUX NAME/CLOCK AUX NAME
The display in BT AUDIO mode (CDE-9874 only):
The Following display will be shown only when a telephone or
Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is
correctly connected with a Bluetooth Interface Module (Alpine
KCE-300BT) (sold separately). (For details on Bluetooth Box,
refer to the Owner’s manual of KCE-300BT).
Indicator/
Mode
*1Tag information
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is
displayed.
*2The root folder is displayed as “FOLDER”.
*3If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.
*4CDE-9874 only.
CD Mode
––
––
Text (Disc
3
) being
Name*
displayed
Text (Track
3
Name*
) being
displayed
MP3/WMA/AAC
Mode
Folder Name*2
being displayed
Artist Name*1
being displayed
Album Name*1
being displayed
Song Name*1/
File Name being
displayed
iPod Mode/
BT Audio*
Artist Name*1
being displayed
Album Name*1
being displayed
Song Name*1
being displayed
4
––
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.
• “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 VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed.
Each press changes the display.
For details, see “Displaying the Text” (page 14).
• 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.
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Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only)
Connect a portable music player, etc. by simply connecting it to the
input on the front panel. An optional adapter cable is required (standard
RCA to 3.5ø mini-phono plug or 3.5ø to 3.5ø mini phono plug).
Press SOURCE/ , and select the AUX mode to listen to
the portable device.
TUNER DISC AUX*1 iPod*2/AUX+*3 BT AUDIO*4
TUNER
*1CDE-9874 only.
*2Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set
to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (
*3Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting
the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (
*4Displayed only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only.
Refer to “Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only)” (
Portable player, etc.
page 17).
Main unit
page 17).
page 16).
SETUP
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and
usage. From the SETUP menu, Sound Customizing, Visual
Customizing, etc., can be modified.
CDE-9874
Rotary encoder (AUDIO)
//ENT
/MUTE
CDE-9872
//ENT
SOUND/SETUP
or
Optional adapter cable (RCA pin
plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs)
or (3.5ø miniplugs).
/AUDIO
Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the SETUP modes to
modify. See the applicable section below for details
about the selected SETUP item.
1
Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or
MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired
SETUP menu, and then press / /ENT.
(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)
BT IN*1 DIMMER SUBWOOFER (SUBW SYS) *2
CLOCK ADJ*3 PLAY MODE INT MUTE*4
SCROLLTYPE TEXT SCR POWER IC AUX+ SETUP
AUX NAME*5 DEMO BT IN*
*1Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to
other than BT AUDIO, CDE-9874 only.
*2Displayed only when SUBW is ON.
*3Refer to “Setting Time” (page 7).
*4Displayed only when BT IN is OFF, CDE-9874 only.
*5CDE-9874 only.
3
Turn t he Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to change the setting.
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)
4
Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or
MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.
• Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872
only) to return to the previous mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
MUTE/SETUP
1
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Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only)
Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)
BT ADAPTER / BT OFF (Initial setting)
If an optional Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT) is connected, you can place
a hands-free call by a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone. Make this
setting when the Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT) is connected and the
Bluetooth function is used. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of
the optional Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT).
Set ADAPTER when the Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT) is connected.
• The PHONE button can be used only when the optional Bluetooth
Box (KCE-300BT) is connected.
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 Rotary encoder (AUDIO)
(CDE-9874 only) or
repeatedly to select the SUBW mode.
SUBW BASS TREBLE BAL FA DER LOUD*1
DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW
2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874
only) or pressing
*1CDE-9872 only.
/AUDIO (CDE-9872 only)
and (CDE-9872 only).
Setting the Subwoofer System
SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS 2
Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.
SUBW SYS 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the main
SUBW SYS 2: Subwoofer level change is different from the main
volume setting.
volume setting. For example, even at low volume
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.
Visual Customizing
Dimmer Control
DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANUAL
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
SCR TYPE1 / SCR TYPE2 (Initial setting)
Choose from two scrolling methods.
Select the type you prefer.
SCR TYPE1: The characters scroll from right to left, a
SCR TYPE2: Words are built up from left to right, a single
single character at a time.
character at a time. When the display is filled,
it is cleared and the remaining words are
displayed the same way until all words of the
title have been shown.
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)
SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on
CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC
files, folder names and tags.
SCR AUTO: The CD text information, the text information of
SCR MANU: The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded
• The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag
display.
folder and file names, and the tags are
scrolled automatically.
or when a track is changed, etc.
Demonstration
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.
• To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.
MP3/WMA/AAC
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE)
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3
This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC
data (created in Enhanced CD (CD Extra) format). However, in some
situations, playback of an enhanced CD may be difficult. In this case,
you can select playback of a single session only, containing the CD data.
When a disc contains both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data, playback
starts from the CD data portion of the disc.
CD-DA: Only the CD data in Session 1 can be played back.
CDDA/MP3: CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed mode, and
• Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been
inserted, remove it first.
multi-session discs can be played back.
External Device
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE) (CDE-9874 only)
MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the
device.
Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)
POW ON (Initial setting) / POW OFF
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved
by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
POW OFF: Use this mode when the line output of this unit
CDE-9874:
is used to drive an external amplifier. In this
setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier is
turned OFF and cannot drive speakers.
Front
Amplifier
Amplifier
left
Front
right
Rear
left
Rear
right
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CDE-9872:
Front
Amplifier
POW ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in
amplifier.
left
Front
right
Speakers
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
Front
right
Rear
right
Rear
left
Front
left
• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to
OFF.
iPod® (Optional)
CDE-9874
/ESC
Rotary encoder
//
ENT
/MUTE
CDE-9872
/ESC
ENT
/
AUDIO
//
SOURCE/
SOURCE/
1
1
2
4 5
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
2
4 5
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
6
VIEW
6
VIEW
Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode
AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting)
An external device (such as a portable music player) can be connected
to the iPod Direct connector of this unit. An iPod Direct/RCA Interface
cable (optional) is required.
A portable music device and an iPod cannot be connected to the iPod
Direct connector at the same time.
AUX+ ON: Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If
AUX+ OFF: Set to OFF when an iPod is connected.
SOURCE/
sound of the portable device is input to the unit.
is pressed and AUX+ is selected, the
Setting the AUX NAME mode (CDE-9874 only)
AUXILIARY*1(Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE*2 / GAME
You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode.
*1 After the setting is completed, AUX is displayed on the unit.
*2 After the setting is completed, PMD is displayed on the unit.
An iPod® can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary
ALPINE FULL SPEED
™
Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold
separately). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls
on the iPod are not functional.
• Set AUX+ SETUP to OFF when an iPod is connected (refer to
“Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” on
page 17).
• If the Bluetooth Box and an iPod are connected at the same time, be
sure to disconnect the iPod from the Bluetooth Box while turning
ACC to OFF (CDE-9874 only).
iPods usable with this unit
• The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above
iPod, 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.
Fourth generation iPod
Fifth generation iPod
iPod photo
iPod mini
First generation iPod nano
Second generation iPod nano
• If the unit is used with iPod software versions of iTunes earlier than
7.1.0.59, correct function and performance are not guaranteed.
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Playback
1
Press SOURCE/ 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 through current song:
Press and hold .
Advance to the beginning of the next song:
Press .
Fast forward through current song:
Press and hold .
3
To pause playback, press / /ENT.
Pressing / /ENT again will resume playback.
• A song playing on the iPod while it is connected to this unit will
continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.
• If you listen to an episode from a selected podcast, the episode can be
changed by pressing 1
• An episode may have several chapters, the chapter can be changed
by pressing
or 2.
or .
5
Turn t he Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired
Song, and then press / /ENT.
• After pressing and holding / /ENT for at least 2 seconds while
in each hierarchy (except SONG hierarchy), all songs of the selected
hierarchy are played back.
• After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with“*”, press and hold
/ /ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod
or selected search mode.
• While in the search mode, if you press and hold /ESC for
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search
mode is canceled.
• In the search mode, pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or
/AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) will return to the previous mode.
• 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 PLAYLIST search mode.
• “NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the
iPod in the PODCAST search mode.
• If “iPod name” stored in the iPod is selected in the desired Playlist
search mode, and
songs in the iPod. Also, if you press and hold / /ENT for at least
2 seconds, all songs in the iPod are played back.
• Depending on the iPod, podcast search is not supported.
• If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search
mode, a search can be m
location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on
/ /ENT is pressed, you can search for all
ade quickly by skipping to the specified
page 19.
Searching for a desired Song
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag information
and keeping these songs organized in playlists, this unit’s search
functions will ease song searches.
Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/
Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer search mode to narrow
searches based on the table below.
Hierarchy 1 Hierarchy 2 Hierarchy 3 Hierarchy 4
Playlist Song — —
Artist* Album* Song —
Album* Song — —
Song — — —
Podcast Episode — —
Genre* Artist* Album* Song
Composer* Album* Song —
For example: Searching by Artist name
The following example explains how an ARTIST search is performed.
Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the
hierarchy differs.
1
Press /
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
search mode, and then press / /ENT.
PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PODCAST
ESC
to activate the search selection mode.
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the ARTIST
GENRE COMPOSER PLAYLIST
Quick Search (CDE-9874 only)
You can search a song from all songs in the iPod without selecting an
album, artist, etc.
1
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to
activate the Quick Search mode.
2
Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select a desired song.
The selected song is played back immediately.
• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.
• If many songs are in the iPod, it takes time to search for songs.
• If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search
mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified
location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on
• This function is inactive during repeat (RPT) playback.
page 19.
3
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired
Artist, and then press / /ENT.
4
Turn t h e Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired
Album, and then press / /ENT.
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Direct Search Function
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album,
song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/
Genre/Composer mode, you can quickly target any song.
In the search mode, press any one of the preset
buttons (1 through 6) to quickly skip over a
designated percent of your song content.
Song search example:
If there are 100 songs in your iPod, they are divided into 6
groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are
assigned to the preset buttons (1 through 6).
Example 1:
Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around
the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the
50th song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or
and (CDE-9872 only) to find the desired song.
press
Example 2:
Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the
end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd
song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press
and (CDE-9872 only) to find the desired song.
All 100 songs (100%)
0% 17% 33% 50% 67% 83%
Preset
buttons
Songs
1 2 3 4 5 6
First
17th
33rd
50th
67th
song
song
song
song
song
83rd
song
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer
Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer can be easily changed.
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album
can be changed.
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on this unit.
Shuffle Albums:
The songs on each album are played back in proper order. Upon
completion of all the songs on the album, the next album is
selected randomly. This continues until all albums have been
played.
Shuffle Songs:
Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected
category (playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category
are played just once until all songs have been played.
1
Press 5 .
The songs are 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.
• If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X.
play, the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle
Albums 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 are 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 songs being played back in the
search mode are canceled.
Press 1 or 2 to select the desired Playlist/Artist/
Album/Genre/Composer.
• If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is
inactive.
• If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that
artist are searchable.
• This function is inactive during shuffle (M.I.X.) playback.
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Repeat Play
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.
Repeat One:
A single song is repeatedly played back.
1
Press 4.
The song is played back 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 .
Displaying the Text
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.
Press VIEW.
Each press changes the display.
• When the TEXT SCR is set to SCR MANU, press and hold VIEW for
at least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time.
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK
ARTIST NAME* ALBUM NAME*
SONG TITLE* TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
* TAG information
“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag
information.
• 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 64
(64 byte).
• Some characters may not be correctly displayed.
• “NO SUPPORT” is displayed if text information is not supported by
the unit.
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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 (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.
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 commercially 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/AAC
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.
• Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA/AAC format is not
compatible.
- Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a
supported format. Refer to “About MP3/WMA/AAC”
pages 10-11), then rewrite in the format supported by this
(
device.
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Audio
The sound is not output from the speakers.
• Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.
- POWER IC is switched to “POW ON” (page 16).
iPod
iPod does not play and no sound is output.
• The iPod has not been recognized.
- Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up”
page 6). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the
(
iPod.
Indication for CD Player
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.
• There are no songs in the iPod.
- Download songs to the iPod and connect to this unit.
• 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 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.
• Communication error.
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.
- Check the display by reconnecting between the iPod and this
unit, using the iPod cable.
• Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with
this unit.
- Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this
unit.
• A copy-protected WMA file was played back.
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.
• A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.
- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.
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Specifications
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
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 ±14 dB at 100 Hz
Treb le ±14 dB at 10 kHz
Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz)
(11-16 V allowable)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width 178 mm (7")
Height 50 mm (2")
Depth 161 mm (6-3/8")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width
CDE-9874
CDE-9872
Height
CDE-9874
CDE-9872
Depth
CDE-9874
CDE-9872
• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design
are subject to change without notice.
170 mm (6-3/4")
170 mm (6-3/4")
46 mm (1-13/16")
46 mm (1-13/16")
25 mm (1")
18 mm (11/16")
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Installation and Connections
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the
following and
proper use.
pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for
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.
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
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.
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.
• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before
installing your CDE-9874/CDE-9872. 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 CDE-9874/CDE-9872 to the fuse
box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the
CDE-9874/CDE-9872 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-9874/CDE-9872 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.
SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:
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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.
• The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal
plane, back to front.
Less than 35°
1
Mounting Sleeve
(Included)
Dashboard
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 to
the corresponding output lead coming from the left
rear of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872. Connect all other
leads of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 according to
details described in the CONNECTlONS section.
3
Slide the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 into the dashboard
until it clicks. 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)
3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
Pressure Plates
* If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the
pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.
*
This unit
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see
“Removal” on
2
Hex Nut (M5)
Metal
Mounting
Strap
Ground Lead
page 25).
2
*
1
*
Chassis
Screw
Bolt Stud
This unit
<JAPANESE CAR>
Front Frame
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
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