Alpine CDE-9873RB, CDE-9871RR, CDE-9871R User Manual

FOR CAR USE ONLY/NUR FÜR AUTOMOBIL GEBRAUCH/POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE UNIQUEMENT/
PARA USO EN AUTOMÓVILES/SOLO PER L’UTILIZZO IN AUTOMOBILE/ENDAST FÖR BILBRUK

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RDS MP3 CD Receiver

CDE-9873RB

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CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR

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

• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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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)

YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, 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

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

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

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,

B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle

Alpine House

Phone [phone]

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

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)

68-05946Z85-A

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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

Radio

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

Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 7

Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 7

Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 7

RDS

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving

RDS Stations ................................................. 8

Recalling Preset RDS Stations ......................... 8

Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ....... 8

PI SEEK Setting ............................................... 9

Receiving Traffic Information .......................... 9

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing

CD or Radio .................................................. 9

Displaying Radio Text ...................................... 9

Sound Setting

Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left

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

Defeat ..........................................................13

Setting the Bass Control .................................13

Setting the Treble Control ...............................14

Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................14

Turning Loudness On/Off ...............................14

Other Functions

Displaying the Text .........................................15

Using the External Input Terminal

(CDE-9873RB only) ...................................15

SETUP

Sound Customizing

Adjusting Source Signal Levels .......................16

Subwoofer On and Off .....................................16

Setting the Subwoofer System .........................16

Visual Customizing

Dimmer Control (CDE-9873RB only) .............16

Scroll Type Setting ...........................................16

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR) ..............................16

Demonstration ..................................................17

MP3

Playing MP3 Data (PLAY MODE) ..................17

External Device

Connecting to an External Amplifier

(POWER IC) .................................................17

Setting the AUX+ Mode ...................................17

Setting the AUX NAME mode

(CDE-9873RB only) .....................................17

CD/MP3

Playback ......................................................... 10

Repeat Play ..................................................... 10

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 11

Searching from CD Text ................................ 11

File/Folder Name Search

(concerning MP3) ....................................... 11

Quick Search .................................................. 12

About MP3 ..................................................... 12

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iPod® (Optional)

Playback ..........................................................18

Searching for a desired Song .......................... 18

Quick Search ...................................................19

Direct Search Function ...................................19

Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Genre/

Composer ....................................................19

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) .....................20

Repeat Play .....................................................20

Displaying the Text .........................................20

Information

In Case of Difficulty .......................................21

Specifications ..................................................23

Installation and Connections

Warning .................................................. 24

Caution ................................................... 24

Precautions ............................................ 24

Installation ......................................................25

Connections ....................................................26

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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 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.

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 Centre 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 centre 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 centre of the disc to the outer edge.
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a
solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

Centre Hole

Bumps

Centre 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

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-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD­ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted
audio files.

• Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs 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 files written in a format compatible with this
unit. For details, see pages 12-13.

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

• 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 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”

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Attaching

Getting Started

Rotary encoder

(Release)

Accessory List

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

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

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

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

• Rubber Cap ........................................................................1

• Hex Bolt ..............................................................................1

• 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

(Release) and .

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.

SOURCE/

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.

• 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

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Detaching

1

Turn off the unit power.

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.

• 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.

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RESET switch

Adjusting Volume

Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.

Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box

You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when
an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is
connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.

Radio

SOURCE/

TUNE/A.ME

Listening to Radio

1

Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.

2

Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio
band is displayed.

F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) F3 (FM3) MW LW 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.

BAND/TA

Preset buttons (1 through 6)

FUNC./SETUP

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 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations

for each band; FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).

• 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.

• If the indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by

pressing FUNC./SETUP, and then you can perform the operation.

Presetting Stations Automatically

1

Press BAND/TA 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.

Tuning to Preset Stations

1

Press BAND/TA 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.

• If the indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by

pressing FUNC./SETUP, and then you can perform the operation.

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RDS

Rotary encoder

//ENT

A.SEL/RTN

Setting RDS Reception Mode and
Receiving RDS Stations

The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the
57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to
receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station
names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is
broadcasting the same programme.

1

Press FUNC./SETUP so that the indicator
lights up.

2

Press 1/AF to activate the RDS mode.

3

Press or to tune in the desired RDS
station.

BAND/TA

1 /AF

FUNC./SETUP

TITLE

Recalling Preset RDS Stations

1

Press FUNC./SETUP so that the indicator
lights up.

2

Press 1/AF to activate the RDS mode.

3

Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode.

The indicator goes out.

4

Make sure that the indicator light goes out,
then press the preset button in which your desired
RDS station is preset.

If the preset station’s signal is weak, the unit automatically
searches and tunes to a stronger station in the AF
(Alternative Frequencies) list.

5

If the preset station and the stations in the AF list
cannot be received:

When the PI SEEK setting is on (refer to “PI SEEK Setting”
on page 9), the unit searches again for a station in the PI
(Programme Identification) list.
If there are still no stations receivable in the area, the unit
displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset
number disappears.
If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station being tuned
becomes too weak to receive, press the same preset button
to tune in a Regional station in other district.

• For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio Operation

section. The RDS stations can be preset in the F1, F2 and F3 bands
only.

• Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation

is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out.

4

Press 1/AF again to deactivate the RDS mode.

5

Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode.

The indicator goes out.

• Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation
is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out.

The RDS digital data includes the following:

PI Programme Identification
PS Programme Service Name
AF List of Alternative Frequencies
TP Traffic Programme
TA Traffic Announcement
EON Enhanced Other Networks

Receiving RDS Regional (Local)
Stations

1

Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least
2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the RDS
REGIONAL mode, and then press / /ENT.

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.

In the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps receiving the
related local RDS station.

4

Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.

• Press A.SEL/RTN to return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

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PI SEEK Setting

1

Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the PI SEEK
mode, and then press / /ENT.

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.

4

Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.

• Press A.SEL/RTN to return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

Receiving Traffic Information

1

Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so
that the “TA” indicator lights up.

2

Press or to select your desired traffic
information station.

When a traffic information station is tuned in, the “TP”
indicator lights up.
Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast.
If traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in
the standby mode. When a traffic information broadcast
begins, the unit automatically receives it and the display
shows “TRF-INFO” for 5 seconds.
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will
automatically set in the standby mode.

• If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received,
lightly press BAND/TA to skip that traffic information message. The
TA mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic
information message.

• If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the
changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is
received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to
the level memorized.

• In the TA mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.

Receiving Traffic Information While
Playing CD or Radio

1

Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so
that the “TA” indicator lights up.

2

Press or to select a traffic information
station if necessary.

When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit
automatically mutes the CD player or the regular FM
broadcast.
When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit
automatically returns to the original source play before the
traffic information broadcast began.

When traffic information stations cannot be received:

In the CD mode:
When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic
information station of another frequency will be selected
automatically.

• The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other Networks)

function in order to keep track of additional alternate frequencies to
the AF list. The “EON” indicator lights up while an RDS EON
station is being received. If the station being received does not
broadcast the traffic information, the receiver automatically tunes in
the related station that broadcasts the traffic information when it
occurs.

3

Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds to
deactivate the Traffic Information mode.

The “TA” indicator goes out.

Displaying Radio Text

Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.

Press TITLE while receiving FM in the radio mode to
select the Radio Text display.

The display will change every time the button is pressed.

If there is PS (Programme Service Name):

PS (Programme Service Name)* RADIO TEXT
PS (Programme Service Name)

* Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds if PS is displayed in the

radio mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.

If there is no PS (Programme Service Name):

FREQUENCY RADIO TEXT FREQUENCY

The display shows “WAITING” for a few seconds, then starts
scrolling the text message.

• If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a text

message properly, the display shows “NO TEXT”.

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CD/MP3

/ESC

Rotary encoder

//ENT

SOURCE/

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.

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

• The track display for MP3 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 Play Display

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

A.SEL/RTN

1/AF

4

2

TITLE

5

Playback

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 TUNER

*1CDE-9873RB only. Refer to “Using the External Input Terminal”

(page 15).

*2Only when the iPod is connected.

2

While playing back MP3, press 1 /AF or 2 to
select the desired folder.

Pressing and holding 1 /AF or 2 will change folders
continuously.

F101 T103

Folder number
display

• Press TITLE to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text”

(page 15) 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.

CD mode :

: Only a track is repeatedly played back.

MP3 mode :

: Only a file is repeatedly played back.

File number
display

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.

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: 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 mode :

: Only files in a folder are played back in

random sequence.

: The files are played back in random sequence.

Searching from CD Text

File/Folder Name Search
(concerning MP3)

Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.

1

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

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name
Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then
press / /ENT.

Folder Name Search mode

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
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 cancelled if no operation is
performed for 10 seconds.

• To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press

//ENT. Files in the folder may be searched.

• Press A.SEL/RTN 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.

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 /ESC during play.

This will set the search mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder 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 cancelled if no operation is
performed for 10 seconds.

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

File Name Search mode

3

Press 1 /AF or 2 to select another Folder.

4

Select the desired file by turning the Rotary
encoder.

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 cancelled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.

• Press A.SEL/RTN in the search mode to return to the previous mode.

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

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Quick Search

You can search for tracks (files).

1

Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the
CD/MP3 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 /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to
cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed
for 10 seconds.

About MP3

CAUTION

Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3
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 realises such high compression ratios
by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human
ear or masked by other sounds.

Method for creating MP3 files

Audio data is compressed by using MP3 specified software. For
details on creating MP3 files, refer to the user’s manual for that
software.
MP3 files that are playable on this device have the file extension
“mp3”. Files with no extension cannot be played back.

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

This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling
rates.

ID3 tags

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

This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric
characters (up to 30 for ID3 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 discs

MP3 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.

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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 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.

Sound Setting

Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD)

/ESC

A.SEL/RTN

SOURCE/

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

1

Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to
choose the desired mode.

Each press changes the mode as follows:

SUBW* BASS TREBLE BAL FADER DEFEAT
VOLUME SUBW

Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15
Bass level: –7 ~ +7
Treble level: –7 ~ +7
Balance : L15 ~ R15
Fader : R15 ~ F15
Defeat : ON/OFF
Volume : 0 ~ 35

• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the SUBW,

BASS, TREBLE, BAL, FADER or DEFEAT 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.

Setting the Bass Control

BAND/TA

Tag

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

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.

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

1

Press A.SEL/RTN repeatedly to select the BASS
mode.

BASS TREBLE HPF BASS

Setting the Bass Centre Frequency

2

-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired bass centre
frequency.

80 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 60 Hz 80 Hz

Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.

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Setting the Bass Bandwidth

2

-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass
bandwidth.

(Narrow)

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

(Wide)

Setting the Bass Level

2

-3*1Tur n t h e Rotary encoder to select the 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, MW (LW), 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, MW (LW), CD, etc.).

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

1

The adjustment can also be made by pressing the Rotary encoder.

*

Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” (page 13).

Setting the Treble Level

2

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

You can emphasize the treble 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 treble level settings will be individually memorized for each

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

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

2

The adjustment can also be made by pressing the Rotary encoder.

*

Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat” (page 13).

Adjusting the High Pass Filter

The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal
taste.

1

Press A.SEL/RTN repeatedly to select the HPF
mode.

BASS TREBLE HPF BASS

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired HPF
frequency.

OFF 80 Hz 120 Hz 160 Hz

Setting the Treble Control

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

1

Press A.SEL/RTN repeatedly to select the TREBLE
mode.

BASS TREBLE HPF BASS

Setting the Treble Centre Frequency

2

-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired treble centre
frequency.

10.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 15.0 kHz 17.5 kHz 10.0 kHz

Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency ranges.

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.

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 Rotary encoder (LOUD) for at least 2
seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.

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

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Other Functions

About the indication display

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

SOURCE/

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 files.

Press TITLE.

The display will change every time the button is pressed.

• If you want to change the display when the text scroll is set to

MANU, press TITLE while the text is scrolling. If the scroll has been
completed, press TITLE to scroll the text again.

The display in Radio mode:
If there is PS (Programme Service Name)

PS (Programme Service Name)*1 RADIO TEXT
PS (Programme Service Name)

If there is no PS (Programme Service Name)

FREQUENCY RADIO TEXT FREQUENCY

The display in CD mode:

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

The display in MP3 mode:

FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
FOLDER NAME FILE NAME ARTIST NAME*
ALBUM NAME*
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME

*1Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds in the PS display mode,

frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.
*2Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.
*3ID3 tag

If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information, the ID3 tag information

is displayed (e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All

other tag data is ignored.

2

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME

3

SONG NAME*3

2

3

Indicator/

Mode

1

Tag 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.

CD Mode MP3 Mode iPod Mode

—

—

Text (Disc

3

) being

Name*
displayed

Text (Track

3

) being

Name*
displayed

Folder Name*
being displayed

Artist Name*
being displayed

Album Name*
being displayed

Song Name*
File Name/
being displayed

2

1

Artist Name*1
being displayed

1

Album Name*1
being displayed

1

/

Song Name*
being displayed

—

1

Using the External Input Terminal
(CDE-9873RB only)

It is possible to enjoy sound from a portable player, etc. by simply
connecting it with an optional adapter cable.

Press SOURCE/ , and select the AUX mode to adjust
the volume, etc.

TUNER DISC AUX iPod TUNER

Portable player, etc.

Main unit

or

Optional adapter cable (RCA pin
plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs)
or (3.5ø miniplugs).

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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.

//ENT

A.SEL/RTN

SOURCE/

FUNC./SETUP

Rotary encoder

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 the Rotary encoder repeatedly

to select the SUBW mode.

SUBW BASS TREBLE BAL FADER DEFEAT

VOLUME SUBW

2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.

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

volume setting.

SUBW SYS 2: Subwoofer level change is different from the

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

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 FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

2

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
SETUP menu, and then press / /ENT.

(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)

FM-LEVEL REGIONAL*1 PI SEEK*2 DIMMER*3
SUBWOOFER (SUBW SYS)*
SCROLLTYPE TEXT SCR POWER IC AUX+ SETUP

AUX NAME*

*1Refer to “Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations” (page 8).
*2Refer to “PI SEEK Setting” (page 9).
*3CDE-9873RB only.
*4Displayed only when SUBW is ON.

3

Tur n t h e Rotary encoder to change the setting.

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

4

Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.

• Press A.SEL/RTN to return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

3

DEMO FM-LEVEL

4

PLAY MODE

Sound Customizing

Adjusting Source Signal Levels

FM-LV HI (Initial setting) / FM-LV LOW

If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is
too great, adjust the FM signal level.

Visual Customizing

Dimmer Control (CDE-9873RB only)

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.

• If your vehicle should have a dimmer control for the

dashboardlights, never connect the DIM cable (orange) of the radio

to this dimmer control.

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 single

character at a time.

SCR TYPE2: Words are built up from left to right, a single

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 files, folder
names and tags.

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

folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled
automatically.

SCR 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.

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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

POW ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.

Speakers

SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT

Front
right

Playing MP3 Data (PLAY MODE)

CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3

This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3 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 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 files in mixed mode, and multi-

session discs can be played back.

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

been inserted, remove it first.

External 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 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

SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT REAR

SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT

Rear
right

Rear
left

Front
left

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

OFF.

Setting the AUX+ Mode

AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting)

You can input the audio of a connected external device, (such as a
portable player) to the iPod Direct connector of this unit, using an iPod
Direct/RCA Interface cable.

An external device and an iPod cannot be connected at the same time.

AUX+ ON :

AUX+ OFF : Set to OFF when an iPod is connected.

Set to ON when an external device is connected. If

SOURCE

/ is pressed and AUX+ is selected, the

sound of the external device is input to the unit.

Setting the AUX NAME mode (CDE-9873RB only)

AUXILIARY
/ GAME

1

*

(Initial setting) / TV / VCR / PORTABLE *

2

You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode.

*1AUX is displayed.

2

*

PMD is displayed.

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iPod® (Optional)

/ESC

SOURCE/

//ENT

A.SEL/RTN

Rotary encoder

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+ Mode” on page 17).

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 versions.
Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.

Fourth generation iPod: Ver. 3.1.1
Fifth generation iPod: Ver. 1.1.2
iPod photo: Ver. 1.2.1
iPod mini: Ver. 1.4.1
iPod nano: Ver. 1.2

• The unit cannot be used with software versions earlier than
“2006-06-28”. For details about “iPod Software Update”, refer
to the iPod Instruction Manual.

1/AF

2

4 5 6

Preset buttons

(1 through 6)

TITLE

Searching for a desired Song

An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag information
and keeping these songs organised 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 the Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST
search mode, and then press / /ENT.

PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PODCAST

3

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
Artist, and then press / /ENT.

4

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired
Album, and then press / /ENT.

ESC

to activate the search selection mode.

GENRE COMPOSER PLAYLIST

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 of the current song:

Press and hold .

Advance to the beginning of the next song:

Press .

Fast forward of the 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.

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5

Turn the Rotary encoder 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 cancelled.

• In the search mode, pressing A.SEL/RTN 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 / /ENT is pressed, you can search for all
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 made quickly by skipping to the specified
location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 19.

Quick Search

You can search a song from all songs in the iPod without selecting an
album, artist, etc.

Direct Search Function

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 to find the desired
song.

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 to find the desired song.

All 100 songs (100%)

0% 17% 33% 50% 67% 83%

Preset

buttons

Songs

123456

First

17th

33rd

50th

67th

song

song

song

song

song

83rd

song

1

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

2

Turn the 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 cancelled 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 page 19.

Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/
Genre/Composer

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

Press 1 /AF or 2 to select the desired Playlist/Artist/
Album/Podcast/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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Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)

Repeat Play

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 cancelled.

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 TITLE.

Each press changes the display.

• If you want to change the display when the text scroll is set to

MANU, press TITLE while the text is scrolling. If the scroll has been
completed, press TITLE to scroll the text again.

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME 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

• 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.

-in CD player only).

MP3

MP3 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” (pages 12-13), 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 17).

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.

• There is no podcast data in the iPod.

- Download podcast data to the iPod and connect to this unit.

• 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 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 87.5-108.0 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity 0.7 µV
Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB
Stereo Separation 35 dB
Capture Ratio 2.0 dB

MW TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 531-1,602 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 25.1 µV/28 dB

LW TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range 153-281 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 31.6 µV/30 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)
Maximum Power Output 45 W × 4
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms
Bass ±14 dB at 60 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 161 mm (6-3/8")

NOSEPIECE SIZE

Width 170 mm (6-3/4")
Height 46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth 25 mm (1")

• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design

are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

(Bottom side of player)

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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 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
SHIFT LEVER.

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-9873RB/CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR. 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
fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the
CDE-9873RB/CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR
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-9873RB/CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR
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.

CDE-9873RB/CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR

to the

has the appropriate

uses female RCA-

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.

• For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing

location.

Slide the CDE-9873RB/CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR into

3

the dashboard. When the unit is in place, make sure
the locking pins are fully seated in the down
position. This can be done by pressing firmly in on
the unit while pushing the locking pin down with a
small screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is
properly locked and will not accidentally come out
from the dashboard. Install the detachable front
panel.

Lock Pin

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

plane, back to front.

Less than 35°

1

* If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the

pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.

Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see
“Removal” on page 25). Slide the mounting sleeve
into the dashboard and fix it with the metal shackles.

2

Bracket

Mounting Sleeve
(Included)

Pressure Plates*

Dashboard

Metal Mounting Strap

∗

Rubber Cap
(Included)

Hex Bolt
(Included)

This unit

Screw

Bolt Stud

Removal

1. Remove the detachable front panel.

2. Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the
locking pins to the “up” position (see above drawing).
As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to
make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the
second pin.

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

<JAPANESE CAR>

Front Frame

Screws (M5 × 8)
(Included)

This unit

Mounting Bracket

Hex Nut (M5)

This unit

When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long
hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-9873RB/
CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR and put the Rubber Cap on
the hex bolt. If your vehicle does not have the
Mounting Support, reinforce the head unit with the
metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all
other leads of the CDE-9873RB/CDE-9871R/
CDE-9871RR according to details described in the
CONNECTIONS section.

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Connections

CDE-9873RB only

(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN

(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON

(Orange) DIMMER

To iPod

Antenna

JASO Antenna Plug

To vehicle phone

To amplifier or equalizer

To the instrument cluster
illumination lead

ISO Antenna Plug

(Red) IGNITION

(Black) GND

(Blue) POWER ANT

BATTERY

(Yellow)

(Green)

(Green/Black)

(White)

(White/Black)

(Grey/Black)

(Grey)

(Violet/Black)

(Violet)

To power antenna

Ignition Key

Battery

Speakers

Rear Left

Front Left

Front Right

Rear Right

Speakers

Front Left

Amplifier

Front Right

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CDE-9873RB only

Amplifier

Rear or
Subwoofers

iPod Direct Connector

Control iPod signals.
Connect this to an iPod by using the FULL SPEED
Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately) or connect
this to an external device (such as a portable player) by
using iPod Direct/RCA Interface cable (sold separately).

* Refer to “Setting the AUX+ Mode” (page 17).

AUX+ ON : When the external device is connected.
AUX+ OFF : When an iPod is connected.

TM

Antenna Receptacle
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)

Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular
phone which provides ground shorting when a call is
received.

Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

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

Dimmer Lead (Orange)(CDE-9873RB Only)

This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument
cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicle’s
dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit.

Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)

Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse
box or another unused power source which provides (+)
12V only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory
position.

Ground Lead (Black)

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

Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

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

• This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle’s power

antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal
processor, etc.

Battery Lead (Yellow)

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

ISO Power Supply Connector
ISO Connector (Speaker Output)
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black)
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector

To steering remote control interface box.

Fuse Holder (10A)
Front Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

Rear/Subwoofer* Output RCA Connectors

RED is right and WHITE is left.

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

Power Supply Connector
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)

TM

FULL SPEED

Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold

separately)
ISO/JASO Antenna Adaptor (sold separately)

An ISO/JASO antenna adapter may be required, depending
on the vehicle.

AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9873RB)

This terminal allows for input of audio from an external
device (such as a portable player), using a commercially­available converter cable.

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.

• Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.

• Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.

• If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise
suppressors, contact them for further information.

• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.

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Appendix

Product Information Card

English

Filling in this Product Information Card is
voluntary. If you fill in this card and send
it to Alpine, your data will be tabulated
into reference data for future Alpine
product development. In addition, in the
future you may receive information about
new products or Survey Mail requesting
additional opinions about Alpine products
or services. If you agree to the above term,
please sign your name in the indicated
space and return the card. Any additional
comments or inquiries may be sent to :
Person in charge of Customer Service
department Alpine Electronics (Europe)
GmbH.
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München,
Germany
Phone: [phone]

Q1. PRODUCT PURCHASED

1. Cassette Player

2. CD Player

3. MD Player

4. DVD Player

5. CD Changer

6. Amplifier

7. Speaker

8. Subwoofer

9. Monitor Controller

10. Video Monitor

11. Navigation

12. Processor/Equalizer

13. CD/Video CD Changer

14. Other

Q2. MODEL NUMBER:
Q3. DATE OF PURCHASE:

Month: Year:

Q4. If navigation system, which monitor?

1. Alpine → (Model No.)

2. Other → (Brand Name)

Q5. STORE TYPE WHERE PURCHASED:

1. Car Audio Specialist

2. Audio/Video Store

3. Electronics/Appliance Store

4. Car Accessories Shop

5. Other

Q6. Type of vehicle in which this unit is

installed:

Make: Model:
Purchased Model
Year: Year:

Q7. How was this vehicle purchased?

1. Purchase

2. Lease

Q8. Purpose of buying this unit?

1. Addition

2.

Replacement

↓

• Previous brand replaced?

1. Factory installed

2. Alpine

3. Other → (Brand Name)

Q9. Have you purchased Alpine products

before?

1. First time

2. Two or More times

Q10.When you purchased this Alpine unit,

did you compare it with other brand?

1. Yes → (Brand Name)

2. No.

Q11.GENDER

1. Male

2. Female

Q12.AGE
Q13.MARITAL STATUS

1. Single

2. Married

Q14.OCCUPATION

1. Company Owner/Self-employed/Freelance

2. Manager

3. Company Employee

4. Civil Servant

5. Educator

6. Student

7. Other

Q15.Comments

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Phone: [phone]

Q1. gekauftes Gerät

1. Kassetten-Spieler

2. CD-Spieler

3. MD-Spieler

4. DVD-Spieler

5. CD-Wechsler

6. Verstärker

7. Lautsprecher

8. Subwoofer

9. Monitor-Controller

10. Video-Monitor

11. Navigationssystem

12. Prozessor/Equalizer

13. CD/Video-CD-Wechsler

14. andere

Q2. Modellnummer:
Q3. Kaufdatum:

Monat: Jahr:

Q4. Falls Navigationssystem:

Welcher Monitor?

1. Alpine → (Modellnr.)

2. Anderer Hersteller →
(Herstellername)

Q5. Art des Geschäfts, in dem Sie das

Gerät gekauft haben:

1. Spezialist für Auto-Audioanlagen

2. Audio/Video-Geschäft

3. Elektro-Geschäft

4. Autozubehör-Geschäft

5. Anderer Hersteller

Q6. Art des Fahrzeugs, in das das Gerät

installiert wurde:

Marke: Modell:
gekauft im
Jahr: Baujahr:

Q7. Wie haben Sie das Fahrzeug gekauft?

1. Kauf

2. Leasing

Q8. Zweck des Kaufs dieses Geräts?

1. Zusätzlich

2.

Austausch

↓

• Marke des ausgetauschten Geräts?

1. Serienmäßige Ausstattung

2. Alpine

3. Anderer Hersteller →
(Herstellername)

Q9. War dies das erste Mal, dass Sie ein

Alpine-Gerät gekauft haben?

1. Erstes Mal

2. Zweites Mal oder öfter

Q10.Haben Sie dieses Alpine-Gerät vor

dem Kauf mit Geräten anderer
Hersteller verglichen?

1. Ja → (Herstellername)

2. Nein

Q11.Geschlecht

1. Männlich

2. Weiblich

Q12.Alter
Q13.Familienstand

1. Ledig

2. Verheiratet

Q14.Beruf

1. Selbständige/Firmeninhaber/freiberuflich
Tätige

2. Leitende Angestellte

3. Sonstige Angestellte

4. Beamte

5. Schulbildung

6. Studium

7. Sonstige

Q15.Kommentar:

Carte d’informations sur le
produit

Français

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et en l’envoyant à Alpine, vous acceptez
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Alpine, dans le cadre de développement de
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autorisez Alpine à solliciter votre opinion
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être adressé à l’attention de: Responsable
du service consommateur Alpine
Electronics (Europe) GmbH.
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München,
Germany
Phone: [phone]

Q1. PRODUIT ACHETE

1. Lecteur de cassette

2. Lecteur de CD

3. Lecteur MD

4. Lecteur DVD

5. Changeur de CD

6. Amplificateur

7. Haut-parleur

8. Haut-parleur de graves

9. Station Multimedia

10. Moniteur Vidéo

11. Navigation

12. Processeur/Egaliseur

13. Changeur de CD/CD Vidéo

14. Autre

Q2. NUMERO DU MODELE:
Q3. DATE D’ACHAT:

Mois: Année:

Q4. Si c’est un système de navigation, quel

moniteur?

1. Alpine → (N° du modèle)

2. Autre → (Marque)

Q5. TYPE DE MAGASIN OU VOUS AVEZ

ACHETE LE PRODUIT:

1. Spécialiste autoradio

2. Magasin audio/vidéo

3. Magasin d’électronique/appareils

4. Magasin d’accessoires automobiles

5. Autre

Q6. Type de véhicule dans lequel cet

appareil est installé:

Marque: Modèle:
Année Année du
d’achat: modèle:

Q7. Comment avez-vous acheté ce

véhicule?

1. Achat

2. Location-bail

Q8. Pourquoi avez-vous acheté cet

appareil?

1. Addition

2.

Remplacement

↓

• Marque précédente remplacée?

1. Installée en usine

2. Alpine

3. Autre → (Marque)

Q9. Aviez-vous déjà acheté des produits

Alpine?

1. Première fois

2. Deux fois ou plus

Q10.Lorsque vous avez acheté ce produit

Alpine, l’avez-vous comparé à une
autre marque?

1. Oui → (Marque)

2. Non

Q11.SEXE

1. Masculin

2. Féminin

Q12.AGE
Q13.SITUATION DE FAMILLE

1. Célibataire

2. Marié

Q14.PROFESSION

1. Entrepreneur/Travailleur indépendant/Free­lance

2. Directeur

3. Employé de bureau

4. Fonctionnaire

5. Educateur

6. Etudiant

7. Autre

Q15.Commentaires

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indique su nombre en el espacio designado
y remítanos la tarjeta. Cualquier solicitud
adicional puede ser enviada a : Persona
responsable del Servicio de Atención al
Cliente de Alpine Electronics (Europe)
GmbH.
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München,
Germany
Phone: [phone]

Q1. Producto Comprado

1. Radio/Cassette

2. Radio/CD

3. Reproductor de MD

4. Reproductor de DVD

5. Cambiador de CD

6. Amplificador

7. Altavoz

8. Subwoofer

9. Monitor de control

10. Monitor de video

11. Sistema de navegación

12. Procesador/Ecualizador

13. Cambiador de CD/Video CD

14. Otros

Q2. Número de modelo:
Q3. Fecha de compra:

Mes: Año :

Q4. En caso de sistema de navegación,

¿qué monitor?

1. Alpine → (N° de modelo)

2. Otros → (Nombre de marca)

Q5. TIPO DE TIENDA DONDE COMPRÓ:

1. Especialista en audio de automóviles

2. Tienda de audio/video

3. Tienda de electrónica/electrodomésticos

4. Tienda de accesorios automovilísticos

5. Otros

Q6. Tipo de vehiculo en que la unidad está

instalada:

Marca: Modelo:
Año de Año del
compra: modelo:

Q7. ¿Cómo fue comprado este vehiculo?

1. compra

2. Leasing

Q8. ¿Propósito de comprar esta unidad?

1. Mejora del sistema

2.

Sustitución

↓

• ¿Sustitución de marca anterior?

1. Instalado en la fábrica

2. Alpine

3. Otros → (Nombre de marca)

Q9. ¿Ha comprado Vd. productos Alpine

anteriormente?

1. Primera vez

2. Dos o más veces

Q10.Cuando usted compró esta unidad

Alpine, ¿la comparó con otros
fabric antes?

1. Si → (Nombre de marca)

2. No

Q11.SEXO

1. Masculino

2. Femenino

Q12.Edad
Q13.Estado civil

1. Soltero

2. Casado

Q14.Ocupación

1. Propietario de empresa/Autónomo/
Profesional independiente

2. Gerente

3. Empleado de compañia

4. Empleado público

5. Profesor

6. Estudiante

7. Otros

Q15.Comentarios

Scheda informazioni
prodotto

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completato negli appositi spazi con i
Vostri dati. In caso desideriate fornire altri
commenti o richiedere informazioni
aggiuntive, potete indirizzare il tutto a :
Responsabile dipartimento Servizio
Clienti Alpine Electronics (Europe)
GmbH.
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München,
Germany
Phone: [phone]

Q1. PRODOTTO ACQUISTATO

1. Lettore di cassette

2. Lettore CD

3. Lettore MD

4. Lettore DVD

5. CD Changer

6. Amplificatore

7. Altoparlante

8. Subwoofer

9. Radio Monitor

10. Monitor video

11. Sistema di navigazione

12. Processore/equalizzatore

13. Cambia CD/Video CD

14. Altro

Q2. NUMERO MODELLO:
Q3. DATA DI ACQUISTO:

Mese: Anno:

Q4. In caso di acquisto di un sistema di

navigazione, quale monitor possiede?

1. Alpine → (No. Modello)

2. Altro → Nome marca

Q5. NEGOZIO DI ACQUISTO:

1. Specialista Car Stereo

2. Negozio di audio/video

3. Negozio di elettronica/elettrodomestici

4. Negozio accessori automobile

5. Altro

Q6. Tipo di veicolo posseduto:

Marca: Modello:
Anno Anno
acquisto: modello:

Q7. Modalità acquisto

1. Acquisto

2. Leasing

Q8. Scopo acquisto

1. Aggiunta

2.

Sostituzione

↓

• Marca sostituita

1. Installato di fabbrica

2. Alpine

3. Altro → (Nome marca)

Q9. Avevate già acquistato prodotti Alpine?

1. No

2. Due o tre volte

Q10.Nell’acquistarlo, avete paragonato

questo prodotto ad un’altra marca?

1. Si → (Nome marca)

2. No

Q11.SESSO

1. Maschile

2. Femminile

Q12.ETÀ
Q13.STATO CIVILE

1. Celibe/nubile

2. Coniugato/coniugata

Q14.LAVORO

1. Proprietario di azienda/artigiano/libero
professionista

2. Manager

3. Impiegato

4. Impiegato statale

5. Insegnante

6. Studente

7. Altro

Q15.Commenti

S/NO. LABEL