Alpine MP3 Player CDE 9872R 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/ALLEEN VOOR GEBRUIK IN DE AUTO/ТОЛЬКО  
ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В АВТОМОБИЛЯХ/DO UŻYCIA TYLKO W SAMOCHODZIE/ΓΙΑ ꢀΡΗΣΗ Μ Ν ΣΕ ΑΥΤ ΚΙΝΗΤ  
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RDS MP3 CD Receiver  
CDE-9874R/CDE-9874RR/  
CDE-9874RB/CDE-9872R/  
CDE-9872RM/CDE-9872RE  
• OWNER’S MANUAL  
• ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING  
Please read before using this equipment.  
Innan du använder utrustningen bör du läsa  
igenom denna användarhandledning.  
• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung  
bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes.  
• GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING  
Lees deze aanwijzingen aandachtig alvorens  
dit toestel te gebruiken.  
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• MODE D’EMPLOI  
РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ  
Прочтите настоящее руководство перед  
началом использования оборудования.  
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
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przystąpieniem do użytkowania urządzenia.  
• ISTRUZIONI PER LUSO  
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attrezzatura.  
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ꢄρησιµꢂπꢂιήσετε τη συσκευή.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Victoria 3803, Australia  
Phone 03-8787-1200  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
Phone 02-484781  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Frankfurter Ring 117,  
80807 München, Germany  
Phone 089-32 42 640  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
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 U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH  
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,  
1930 Zaventem, Belgium  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,  
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Phone 02-725-13 15  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
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  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
68-09359Z28-B  
 
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left  
Loudness/Defeat ..........................................13  
Using the AUX Input Terminal  
(CDE-9874 Series only) ..............................16  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving  
RDS Stations ................................................. 8  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing  
CD or Radio .................................................. 9  
(CDE-9874 Series only) ...............................18  
File/Folder Name Search  
(concerning MP3) ....................................... 11  
1-EN  
 
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in injury or  
material property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury  
or death.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing  
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
3-EN  
 
           
Never Attempt the Following  
Installation Location  
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.  
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  
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.  
INCORRECT  
CORRECT  
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.  
Disc Cleaning  
New Discs  
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.  
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.  
Centre Hole  
Centre Hole  
New Disc  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting  
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of  
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using  
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard  
specifications and may create operational problems. We  
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine  
CD players.  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
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.  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
4-EN  
 
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
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.  
“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. revenue-  
generation) 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.  
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 (finalised).  
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 (CD-  
ReWritables) 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.  
5-EN  
 
 
Getting Started  
CDE-9874 Series  
Rotary encoder  
SOURCE/  
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
2
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main  
(Release)  
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the  
projections on the main unit.  
CDE-9872 Series  
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
SOURCE/  
(Release)  
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.  
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  
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
2
3
Turn off the unit power.  
Remove the detachable front panel.  
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed  
object.  
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  
1
Press and hold SOURCE/ for at least 2 seconds to  
turn off the unit.  
RESET switch  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Adjusting Volume  
Detaching  
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press  
sound is obtained.  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) until the desired  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press  
(Release) at the lower left side until the  
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.  
front panel pops out.  
3
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
6-EN  
 
           
Presetting Stations Manually  
Radio  
1
2
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
CDE-9874 Series  
SOURCE/  
TUNE/A.ME  
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.  
BAND/TA  
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.  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
If the  
indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by pressing  
FUNC./SETUP  
BAND/TA  
FUNC./SETUP, and then you can perform the operation.  
CDE-9872 Series  
SOURCE/  
Presetting Stations Automatically  
TUNE/A.ME  
1
2
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
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.  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
FUNC./SETUP  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner  
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.  
Listening to Radio  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
1
2
Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
1
2
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired band is  
displayed.  
F1 (FM1)  
F2 (FM2)  
F3 (FM3)*  
MW  
LW  
F1 (FM1)  
* When CDE-9872RE is connected, the received frequency band is F3  
(LOW BAND).  
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.  
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.  
If the  
indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by pressing  
FUNC./SETUP, and then you can perform the operation.  
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  
Holding down  
or  
to tune in the desired station.  
or  
will change the frequency  
continuously.  
7-EN  
 
         
Recalling Preset RDS Stations  
RDS  
1
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the  
lights up.  
indicator  
CDE-9874 Series  
Rotary encoder  
/
/ENT  
BAND/TA  
2
3
Press 1 /AF to activate the RDS mode.  
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
The  
indicator goes out.  
4
Make sure that the  
press the preset button in which your desired RDS  
station is preset.  
indicator light goes out, then  
If the preset station’s signal is weak, the unit automatically  
searches and tunes to a stronger station in the AF  
(Alternative Frequencies) list.  
1
/AF  
VIEW  
/SOUND  
FUNC./SETUP  
CDE-9872 Series  
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.  
/
/ENT  
BAND/TA  
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.  
1
/AF  
VIEW  
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.  
FUNC./SETUP  
/AUDIO  
Operate the unit while the  
indicator lights up. If no operation is  
indicator goes out.  
performed for 10 seconds, the  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and  
Receiving RDS Stations  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local)  
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
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
1
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the  
lights up.  
indicator  
press  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
REGIONAL mode, and then press  
/
/ENT.  
2
3
Press 1 /AF to activate the RDS mode.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select ON  
Press  
or  
to tune in the desired RDS  
or OFF.  
station.  
In the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps receiving the  
related local RDS station.  
4
5
Press 1 /AF again to deactivate the RDS mode.  
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
4
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least  
2 seconds to return to normal mode.  
The  
indicator goes out.  
Press  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
/AUDIO  
Operate the unit while the  
performed for 10 seconds, the  
indicator lights up. If no operation is  
indicator goes out.  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
The RDS digital data includes the following:  
PI  
Programme Identification  
Programme Service Name  
List of Alternative Frequencies  
Traffic Programme  
PS  
AF  
TP  
TA  
Traffic Announcement  
EON Enhanced Other Networks  
8-EN  
 
       
PI SEEK Setting  
Receiving Traffic Information While  
Playing CD or Radio  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
1
2
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so  
that the “TA” indicator lights up.  
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
Press  
or  
to select a traffic information  
PI SEEK mode, and then press  
/
/ENT.  
station if necessary.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
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.  
press  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select ON  
or OFF.  
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
When traffic information stations cannot be received:  
In the CD mode:  
Press  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
/AUDIO  
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.  
Receiving Traffic Information  
1
2
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so  
that the “TA” indicator lights up.  
Press  
or  
to select your desired traffic  
information station.  
3
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds to  
deactivate the Traffic Information mode.  
The “TA” indicator goes out.  
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.  
Displaying Radio Text  
Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.  
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will  
automatically set in the standby mode.  
Press VIEW while receiving FM in the radio mode to  
select the Radio Text display.  
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.  
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)  
* If VIEW is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds while displaying  
PS in the radio mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
If there is no PS (Programme Service Name):  
In the TA mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.  
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”.  
9-EN  
 
       
3
Press  
or  
to select the desired track (file).  
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
CD/MP3  
Press  
.
Fast backward:  
CDE-9874 Series  
Press and hold  
.
/ESC  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):  
SOURCE/  
/ENT  
/
Press  
.
Fast forward:  
Press and hold  
.
4
To pause playback, press  
/
/ENT.  
Pressing /ENT again will resume playback.  
/
5
To eject the disc, press  
.
2
4 5  
VIEW  
/SOUND  
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  
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.  
/AF  
1
Rotary encoder  
CDE-9872 Series  
/ESC  
for at least 2 seconds.  
/
/ENT  
SOURCE/  
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.  
VIEW  
4 5  
/AUDIO  
2
F101 T103  
/AF  
1
Playback  
Folder number File number  
display  
display  
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.  
Press VIEW 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.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to  
switch to the DISC mode.  
CD mode :  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
: Only a track is repeatedly played back.  
TUNER  
TUNER  
DISC  
AUX*1  
iPod*2/AUX+*3  
BT AUDIO*4  
1
* CDE-9874 Series only. Refer to “Using the AUX Input Terminal  
(CDE-9874 Series only)” (page 16).  
* Only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to OFF,  
MP3 mode :  
2
refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 18).  
* Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the  
3
: Only a file is repeatedly played back.  
AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 18).  
4
* Displayed only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER. Refer to  
“Bluetooth Setting” (page 17).  
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.  
2
While playing back MP3, press 1 /AF or  
select the desired folder.  
2 to  
Pressing and holding 1 /AF or  
2 will change folders  
continuously.  
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M.I.X. (Random Play)  
File/Folder Name Search  
(concerning MP3)  
Press 5  
in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.  
1
2
During MP3 playback, press  
search mode.  
/ESC to activate the  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5  
again.  
CD mode :  
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to select  
Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search  
mode, and then press /ENT.  
: The tracks are played back in random sequence.  
/
Folder Name Search mode  
MP3 mode :  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
desired folder.  
: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
4
Press and hold  
play back the first file in the selected folder.  
/
/ENT for at least 2 seconds to  
: The files are played back in random sequence.  
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.  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
Press  
/AUDIO  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in  
order to select File Name Search mode.  
Searching for CD Text  
The root folder is displayed as “  
”.  
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.  
Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
File Name Search mode  
3
4
Press 1 /AF or  
2 to select another Folder.  
1
2
Press  
/ESC during play.  
This will set the search mode.  
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or pressing  
(CDE-9872 Series only).  
and  
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
desired track, and then press  
This will play the selected track.  
/
/ENT.  
5
Press  
/
/ENT to play back the selected file.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
Press and hold  
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.  
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.  
Press  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
/AUDIO  
(CDE-9872 Series only) 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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Producing MP3 discs  
Quick Search (CDE-9874 Series only)  
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.  
You can search for tracks (files).  
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations  
described above.  
1
2
Press and hold  
CD/MP3 mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the  
Media supported  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track  
(file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,  
and CD-RWs.  
Corresponding File Systems  
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.  
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.  
About MP3  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),  
numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
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.  
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  
What is MP3?  
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  
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.  
Track At Once or packet writing.  
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.  
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.  
Method for creating MP3 files  
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3 codecs. For  
details on creating MP3 files, refer to the user’s manual for that  
software.  
Root folder  
MP3 files that are playable on this device have the file  
extensions “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.  
Folder  
MP3 File  
* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is  
contained in the folder.  
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Terminology  
Sound Setting  
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.  
CDE-9874 Series  
Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD)  
BAND/TA  
Sampling rate  
SOURCE/  
/ESC  
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  
Tag  
CDE-9872 Series  
/ESC  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3 files.  
SOURCE/  
BAND/TA  
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.  
/AUDIO/SOUND  
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between  
Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front  
and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat  
1
Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 Series  
only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 Series only)  
repeatedly to choose the desired mode.  
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
SUBW*1  
DEFEAT  
BASS  
VOLUME  
TREBLE  
BAL  
FADER  
LOUD*2  
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.  
1
* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.  
2
* CDE-9872 Series only.  
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1
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder  
(CDE-9874 Series only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 Series only).  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) until the  
Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” (page 13).  
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  
Series  
Setting the Treble Control  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
Press and hold Rotary encoder (LOUD) for at least  
2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.  
1-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 Series  
only).  
Setting the Bass Control  
1-2 Press  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
SOUND (CDE-9872 Series only) repeatedly to select  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
the TREBLE mode.  
1-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 Series  
only).  
BASS  
TREBLE  
HPF  
BASS  
Setting the Treble Centre Frequency  
1-2 Press  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or SOUND  
(CDE-9872 Series only) repeatedly to select the BASS  
2-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired treble centre  
frequency.  
mode.  
10.0 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
15.0 kHz  
17.5 kHz  
10.0 kHz  
BASS  
TREBLE  
HPF  
BASS  
Emphasises the displayed treble frequency ranges.  
Setting the Bass Centre Frequency  
Setting the Treble Level  
2-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired bass centre  
2
2-2* Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only)  
frequency.  
or press  
the desired treble level (–7~+7).  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select  
80 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
60 Hz  
80 Hz  
You can emphasise the treble level.  
Emphasises the displayed bass frequency ranges.  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
Setting the Bass Bandwidth  
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.).  
2-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass  
bandwidth.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
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.  
2
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder  
(CDE-9874 Series only) or  
/AUDIO (CDE-9872 Series only).  
Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/  
Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” (page 13).  
Setting the Bass Level  
1
2-3* Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only)  
or press  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select  
the desired bass level (–7~+7).  
You can emphasise or weaken the bass level.  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
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.  
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Adjusting the High Pass Filter  
Other Functions  
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal  
taste.  
CDE-9874 Series  
SOURCE/  
1-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 Series  
only).  
1-2 Press  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
SOUND (CDE-9872 Series only) repeatedly to select  
the HPF mode.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
HPF  
BASS  
VIEW  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
desired HPF frequency.  
CDE-9872 Series  
SOURCE/  
OFF 80 Hz 120 Hz  
160 Hz  
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
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.  
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 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:  
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 (TRACK NAME)*2  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*2  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
The display in MP3 mode:  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NAME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
FILE NAME  
ARTIST NAME*3  
ALBUM NAME*3  
SONG NAME*3  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
The display in BT AUDIO mode:  
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 about Bluetooth Box,  
refer to the Owner’s Manual of KCE-300BT).  
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PRESET NO.  
ARTIST NAME*3  
PRESET NO.  
ALBUM NAME*3  
SONG NAME*3  
Using the AUX Input Terminal  
(CDE-9874 Series only)  
1
* If VIEW is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds in the PS display  
mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
2
* Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.  
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).  
3
* ID3 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.  
Press SOURCE/ , and select the AUX mode to listen to  
the portable device.  
About the indication display  
TUNER  
TUNER  
DISC  
AUX*1  
iPod*2/AUX+*3  
BT AUDIO*4  
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit  
according to the mode.  
1
* CDE-9874 Series only.  
2
* Only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to OFF,  
refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 18).  
Indicator/  
Mode  
iPod Mode/  
BT Audio  
3
CD Mode  
MP3 Mode  
* Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the  
AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 18).  
* Displayed only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER. Refer to  
4
2
Folder Name*  
being displayed  
“Bluetooth Setting” (page 17).  
––  
––  
––  
1
1
Portable player, etc.  
Artist Name*  
being displayed being displayed  
Artist Name*  
Main unit  
1
1
Text (Disc  
Album Name* Album Name*  
3
Name* ) being being displayed being displayed  
displayed  
1
1
Text (Track  
Song Name* / Song Name*  
Name* ) being File Name being being displayed  
displayed displayed  
3
or  
1
* Tag information  
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is  
displayed.  
* The root folder is displayed as “FOLDER”.  
Optional adapter cable (RCA pin  
plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs)  
or (3.5ø miniplugs).  
2
3
* If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/  
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.  
About “Text”  
Text:  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc  
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as  
“text”.  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
depending on the character type.  
“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.  
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4
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
SETUP  
Press  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
/AUDIO  
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.  
Bluetooth Setting  
CDE-9874 Series  
Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)  
Rotary encoder (AUDIO)  
/
/ENT  
BT ADAPTER / BT OFF (Initial setting)  
SOURCE/  
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  
FUNC./SETUP  
Sound Customizing  
CDE-9872 Series  
Adjusting Source Signal Levels  
/
/ENT  
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.  
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.  
FUNC./SETUP  
/AUDIO  
1 In the normal mode, press Rotary encoder (AUDIO)  
(CDE-9874 Series only) or  
only) repeatedly to select the SUBW mode.  
/AUDIO (CDE-9872 Series  
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.  
SUBW BASS TREBLE BAL FADER  
LOUD*1  
DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW  
2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least  
2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
(CDE-9874 Series only) or pressing  
(CDE-9872 Series only).  
and  
1
* CDE-9872 Series only.  
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
desired SETUP menu, and then press  
/
/ENT.  
SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS 2  
(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)  
Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.  
BT IN*1  
FM-LEVEL  
REGIONAL*2  
(SUBW SYS) *5  
SCROLLTYPE  
AUX+ SETUP  
BT IN  
PI SEEK*3  
SUBW SYS 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the main  
DIMMER*4  
PLAY MODE  
TEXT SCR  
AUX NAME*7  
SUBWOOFER  
volume setting.  
INT MUTE*6  
POWER IC  
DEMO  
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.  
1
* Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to  
other than BT AUDIO.  
Visual Customizing  
2
* Refer to “Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations” (page 8).  
3
* Refer to “PI SEEK Setting” (page 9).  
Dimmer Control (CDE-9874RB only)  
DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANUAL  
4
* CDE-9874RB only.  
5
* Displayed only when SUBW is ON.  
6
* Displayed only when BT IN is OFF.  
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.  
7
* CDE-9874 Series only.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to change  
the setting.  
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)  
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Scroll Type Setting  
CDE-9874 Series:  
SCR TYPE1 / SCR TYPE2 (Initial setting)  
Front  
left  
Choose from two scrolling methods.  
Select the type you prefer.  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
SCR TYPE1:  
The characters scroll from right to left, a  
single character at a time.  
Rear  
left  
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.  
Rear  
right  
CDE-9872 Series:  
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)  
SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)  
Front  
left  
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.  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
SCR AUTO:  
The CD text information, the text information of  
folder and file names, and the tags are  
scrolled automatically.  
POW ON :  
The speakers are driven by the built-in  
amplifier.  
SCR MANU:  
The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded  
or when a track is changed, etc.  
Speakers  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
Demonstration  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.  
Rear  
right  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
MP3  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
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.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
CD-DA:  
Only the CD data in Session 1 can be played back.  
CDDA/MP3: CD data, MP3 files in mixed mode, and multi-  
Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode  
AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting)  
session discs can be played back.  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been  
inserted, remove it first.  
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.  
External Device  
A portable music device and an iPod cannot be connected to the iPod  
Direct connector at the same time.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE)  
MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)  
AUX+ ON: Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If  
SOURCE/ is pressed and AUX+ is selected, the  
sound of the portable device is input to the unit.  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device.  
AUX+ OFF: Set to OFF when an iPod is connected.  
Setting the AUX NAME mode (CDE-9874 Series only)  
Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)  
POW ON (Initial setting) / POW OFF  
AUXILIARY *1(Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE*2 / GAME  
You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode.  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved  
by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
1
*
*
After the setting is completed, AUX is displayed on the unit.  
After the setting is completed, PMD is displayed on the unit.  
2
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.  
18-EN  
 
                     
Playback  
iPod® (Optional)  
1
2
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode.  
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  
CDE-9874 Series  
/ESC  
/
/ENT  
4 5  
6
2
.
Rotary encoder  
/AF  
1
SOURCE/  
.
.
.
VIEW  
3
To pause playback, press  
/
/ENT.  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
/SOUND  
Pressing /ENT again will resume playback.  
/
CDE-9872 Series  
/ESC  
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  
/AF  
/
/ENT  
1
changed by pressing 1 /AF or  
An episode may have several chapters. The chapter can be changed  
by pressing or  
2.  
4 5  
6
2
SOURCE/  
.
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.  
VIEW  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
/AUDIO  
®
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.  
Hierarchy 1  
Playlist  
Hierarchy 2  
Song  
Hierarchy 3  
Hierarchy 4  
Song  
Artist*  
Album*  
Song  
Album*  
Song  
Set AUX+ SETUP to OFF when an iPod is connected (refer to  
“Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” on page 18).  
If the Bluetooth Box and an iPod are connected at the same time, be  
sure to disconnect the iPod from Bluetooth Box while turning ACC to  
OFF.  
Podcast  
Genre*  
Episode  
Artist*  
Album*  
Album*  
Song  
Song  
Composer*  
iPods usable with this unit  
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.  
The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above  
iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini 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.  
1
2
Press  
/ESC to activate the search selection mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
ARTIST search mode, and then press  
Fourth generation iPod  
Fifth generation iPod  
iPod photo  
iPod mini  
First generation iPod nano  
Second generation iPod nano  
/
/ENT.  
PLAYLIST  
GENRE  
ARTIST  
ALBUM  
SONG  
PODCAST  
COMPOSER  
PLAYLIST  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
desired Artist, and then press /ENT.  
If the unit is used with iPod software versions of iTunes earlier  
than 7.1.0.59, correct function and performance are not  
guaranteed.  
/
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
desired Album, and then press /ENT.  
/
19-EN  
 
     
5
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 Series only) or  
press and (CDE-9872 Series only) to select the  
desired Song, and then press /ENT.  
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.  
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  
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).  
/
/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  
/SOUND (CDE-9874 Series only)  
or  
/AUDIO (CDE-9872 Series only) will return to the previous  
mode.  
Example 1:  
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  
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 Series  
only) or press  
desired song.  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to find the  
search mode, and  
songs in the iPod. Also, if you press and hold  
2 seconds, all songs in the iPod are played back.  
/
/ENT is pressed, you can search for all  
Example 2:  
/
/ENT for at least  
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 Series only) or  
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 20.  
press  
song.  
and  
(CDE-9872 Series only) to find the desired  
All 100 songs (100%)  
0%  
17%  
2
33%  
3
50%  
4
67%  
5
83%  
6
Quick Search (CDE-9874 Series only)  
Preset  
buttons  
1
You can search a song from all songs in the iPod without selecting an  
album, artist, etc.  
First  
17th  
33rd  
50th  
67th  
83rd  
Songs  
song song song song song song  
1
Press and hold  
activate the Quick Search mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Composer  
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  
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.  
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 20.  
This function is inactive during repeat (RPT) playback.  
Press 1 /AF 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.  
20-EN  
 
     
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
Repeat Play  
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on this unit.  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.  
Repeat One:  
A single song is repeatedly played back.  
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.  
1
Press  
4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
RPT  
(Repeat One)  
(off)  
RPT  
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.  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
1
Press 5  
.
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
or  
.
M.I.X.  
M.I.X.  
(off)  
M.I.X.  
(Shuffle Albums)  
(Shuffle Songs)  
Displaying the Text  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.  
Press VIEW.  
Each press changes the display.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
ARTIST NAME*  
ALBUM NAME*  
SONG TITLE*  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
1
Press 6.  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
* TAG information  
“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag  
information.  
M.I.X.  
(Shuffle ALL)  
(off)  
M.I.X.  
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).  
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.  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed if text information is not supported by  
the unit.  
21-EN  
 
     
CD  
Information  
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.  
In Case of Difficulty  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1  
hour).  
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.  
CD insertion not possible.  
A CD is already in the CD player.  
- Eject the CD and remove it.  
Basic  
The CD is being improperly inserted.  
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in  
the CD Player Operation section.  
No function or display.  
Vehicle’s ignition is off.  
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate  
with the vehicle’s ignition off.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
The CD has been damaged.  
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.  
- 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.  
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.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only).  
You are in a weak signal area.  
Mechanical error  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
- 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.  
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.  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.  
Close session (finalisation) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalisation and attempt playback again.  
MP3  
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.  
MP3 is not played back.  
Writing error occurred. The MP3 format is not compatible.  
- Make sure the MP3 has been written in a supported format.  
Refer to “About MP3” (pages 12-13), then rewrite in the  
format supported by this device.  
22-EN  
 
   
Audio  
Indication for iPod Mode  
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 18).  
The iPod is not connected.  
- Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to  
“Connections”).  
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.  
iPod  
iPod does not play and no sound is output.  
The iPod has not been recognised.  
- 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.  
There are no songs in the iPod.  
- Download songs to the iPod and connect to this unit.  
Indication for CD Player  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to  
normal operating range.  
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.  
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:  
Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with  
this unit.  
- Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this  
unit.  
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.  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
23-EN  
 
CHASSIS SIZE  
Specifications  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
FM TUNER SECTION  
161 mm (6-3/8")  
Tuning Range  
87.5-108.0 MHz  
65.0-74.0MHz (Low band,  
CDE-9872RE only)  
0.7 µV  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
CDE-9874 Series  
CDE-9872 Series  
Height  
170 mm (6-3/4")  
170 mm (6-3/4")  
80 dB  
65 dB  
35 dB  
CDE-9874 Series  
CDE-9872 Series  
Depth  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
Capture Ratio  
2.0 dB  
MW TUNER SECTION  
CDE-9874 Series  
CDE-9872 Series  
25 mm (1")  
18 mm (11/16")  
Tuning Range  
531-1,602 kHz  
25.1 µV/28 dB  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
LW TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
153-281 kHz  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
31.6 µV/30 dB  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
CAUTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
5-20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
PICKUP  
(Bottom side of player)  
Wave length  
Laser power  
795 nm  
CLASS I  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11-16 V allowable)  
45 W × 4  
Maximum Power Output  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage  
2 V/10 k ohms  
14 dB at 60 Hz  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz)  
Bass  
Treble  
Weight  
24-EN  
 
 
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for  
proper use.  
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.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product  
damage.  
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.  
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.  
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 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 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.  
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.  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDE-9874R/CDE-9874RR/CDE-9874RB/  
CDE-9872R/CDE-9872RM/CDE-9872RE. 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.  
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.  
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-9874R/CDE-9874RR/CDE-9874RB/CDE-9872R/  
CDE-9872RM/CDE-9872RE to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for  
the intended circuit of the CDE-9874R/CDE-9874RR/CDE-9874RB/  
CDE-9872R/CDE-9872RM/CDE-9872RE 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.  
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.  
The CDE-9874R/CDE-9874RR/CDE-9874RB/CDE-9872R/  
CDE-9872RM/CDE-9872RE uses female RCA-type jacks for  
connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA  
connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If  
so, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer for assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)  
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to  
each other or to the vehicle body.  
IMPORTANT  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
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.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
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Installation  
Metal Mounting Strap  
Screw  
Bolt Stud  
Detachable Front  
Panel  
Hex Nut (M5)  
This unit  
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.  
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long  
hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-9874R/  
CDE-9874RR/CDE-9874RB/CDE-9872R/CDE-9872RM/  
CDE-9872RE 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 the leads of the  
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal  
plane, back to front.  
CDE-9874R/CDE-9874RR/CDE-9874RB/CDE-9872R/  
CDE-9872RM/CDE-9872RE according to details  
described in the CONNECTIONS section.  
Less than 35°  
For the screw*, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing  
location.  
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Slide the CDE-9874R/CDE-9874RR/CDE-9874RB/  
CDE-9872R/CDE-9872RM/CDE-9872RE into the  
dashboard. When the unit is in place, make sure the  
locking pins are fully seated in the down position.  
This can be done by pressing firmly in on the unit  
while pushing the locking pin down with a small  
screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is properly  
locked and will not accidentally come out from the  
dashboard. Install the detachable front panel.  
1
Rubber Cap (Included)  
Bracket  
Hex Bolt  
(Included)  
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
Dashboard  
Pressure Plates*  
This unit  
Lock Pin  
* 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 27). Slide the mounting  
sleeve into the dashboard and fix it with the metal  
shackles.  
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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.  
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Front Frame  
Screw (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
This unit  
Mounting Bracket  
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Connections  
To iPod  
Antenna  
ISO Antenna Plug  
JASO Antenna Plug  
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON  
To vehicle phone  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To power antenna  
(Red) IGNITION  
(Black) GND  
To the instrument cluster illumination lead  
Ignition Key  
(Blue) POWER ANT  
CDE-9874RB only  
(Orange) DIMMER  
Battery  
BATTERY  
(Yellow)  
Speakers  
Rear Left  
(Green)  
(Green/Black)  
(White)  
Front Left  
(White/Black)  
(Grey/Black)  
Front Right  
Rear Right  
(Grey)  
(Violet/Black)  
(Violet)  
Speakers  
CDE-9874 Series only  
Front Left  
Amplifier  
Front Right  
CDE-9874 Series:  
1
Rear or Subwoofers  
*
Amplifier  
CDE-9872 Series:  
2
Front or Subwoofers  
*
CDE-9874 Series only  
1
2
*
*
When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Rear speakers. When Subwoofer is ON: Output is for Subwoofer.  
When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Front speakers. When Subwoofer is ON: Output is for Subwoofer.  
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see “Subwoofer On and Offon page 17.  
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iPod Direct Connector  
Control iPod signals.  
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)  
Connect this to an iPod or to an optional Bluetooth Box. To  
use a hands-free mobile phone, an optional Bluetooth Box  
connection is required. For details on connection, refer to  
the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth Box. You can also  
connect this to an external device (such as a portable  
player) by using iPod Direct/RCA Interface cable (sold  
separately).  
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector  
To steering remote control interface box.  
* Refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 18).  
Fuse Holder (10A)  
AUX+ ON :  
When the external device is connected.  
AUX+ OFF : When an iPod is connected.  
Front Output RCA Connectors (CDE-9874 Series  
only)  
Antenna Receptacle  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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.  
Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
(CDE-9874 Series only)  
Front/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
(CDE-9872 Series only)  
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Power Supply Connector  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
FULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold  
separately)  
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.  
ISO/JASO Antenna Adaptor (sold separately)  
An ISO/JASO antenna adapter may be required, depending  
on the vehicle.  
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.  
AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 Series only)  
This terminal allows for input of audio from an external  
device (such as a portable player), using a commercially-  
available converter cable.  
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.  
Dimmer Lead (Orange) (CDE-9874RB 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.  
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)  
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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