EN R CD/USB RECEIVER FR CDE-141/CDE-140 ES (CDE-141 only) • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D’EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. Thank you for purchasing this Alpine product. Please take a moment to protect your purchase by registering your product now at the following address: www.alpine-usa.com/registration.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN Phone: 03-5499-4531 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia Phone 03-8787-1200 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 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.
Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ....................................................... 5 CAUTION ........................................................ 5 PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 5 Getting Started Accessory List ...............................................................8 Turning Power On and Off.......................................8 Source Selection..........................................................
Contents iPod/iPhone (optional) (CDE-141 only) Connecting an iPod/iPhone................................. 20 Setting the iPod Control........................................ 21 Playback ...................................................................... 21 Searching for a desired Song............................... 21 Alphabet search function ..................................... 22 Direct Search Function........................................... 22 Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer .........
Operating Instructions WARNING 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 Center for repairing. PRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
New Discs Disc Cleaning To prevent the CD from jamming, “ERROR” is displayed if discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use your finger to feel around the inside of the center hole and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the disc.
• Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format compatible with this unit. For details, refer to “About MP3/WMA” on page 12. • ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back. Protecting the USB Port • Only USB Flash Memory devices can be connected to the USB Port on this unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported.
3 Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out. Getting Started SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER Notes • 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. • When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it may result in malfunction. Attaching e AUDIO/SETUP Accessory List • • • • • • 1 2 Head Unit ..................................................................................
6 7 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking. Radio Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder TUNE/A.ME /ENTER Notes • To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time announcement, press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds after setting the “hour”. Minutes will reset to “00”. If the display shows over “30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.
Presetting Stations Automatically 1 2 CD/MP3/WMA Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. SOURCE/ Rotary encoder /ENTER / II Press and hold TUNEA.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.
Repeat Play 1 Folder/File Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA) Press z4. The song is played back repeatedly. Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback. a*1 a*2 (off ) a *1 Only a track/file is repeatedly played back. *2 Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back. (MP3/WMA mode only) 2 Folder Name Search mode 1 To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above procedure. The “” indicator lights up. 2 M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 Press 5x.
About MP3/WMA CAUTION Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty. What is MP3? MP3, whose official name is “MPEG Audio Layer 3,” is a compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International Standardisation Organisation and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the IEC.
Audio Setup Sound Setting You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and usage. From the AUDIO SETUP menu, Audio Setting can be modified. Rotary encoder /ENTER Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the setting modes to modify. See the applicable section below for details about the selected setting item. 1 2 *1 CDE-141 only. 3 Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Middle Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat (e.g.
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. Setting the Mid Control 1 After selecting MID from the 3BAND EQ adjustment mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Mediant setting item, and then press ENTER.
Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” on page 13. Setting the Source Volume Level The output level of each source is individually adjustable. For example, if the TUNER level sounds lower than CD, its output can be adjusted without affecting the other sources. Setting item: VOL LV ADJ Further setting items: TUNER / DISC / USB / iPod* / AUX Setting contents: -14dB ~ +14dB * CDE-141 only.
Other Functions FAV Rotary encoder /ENTER About the indication display When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode.
Notes • This function is available only when AUX SETUP is set to ON. For details, refer to “Setting the AUX SETUP mode” on page 18. • If Flash Memory is directly connected to the USB terminal, the size or shape may interfere with driving operations. Avoid making connections to the AUX Input and USB Input terminals at the same time. Setting your favorite source to the FAV button (FAV SETUP) You can set a favorite source to the FAV button by following steps.
General Setting SETUP FAV GENERAL is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Rotary encoder /ENTER Setting your favorite source to the FAV button (FAV SETUP) You can select one source as your favorite source. Once this is set, you can switch to favorite source directly by pressing FAV. Setting item: FAV SETUP Setting contents: USB / FM1 / FM2 / AM / AUX / DISC / FAV OFF (Initial setting) Notes AUDIO/SETUP Setting • Depending on the setting, some item may not selectable.
Demonstration Flash Memory (optional) This unit has a demonstration feature for the display. Setting item: DEMO Setting contents: DEMO OFF (Initial setting) / DEMO ON SOURCE/ / II Note • To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF. Display Setting DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Dimmer Control Set the Dimmer control to Auto to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON.
Remove Flash Memory 1 2 Carefully, pull out the Flash Memory Device from the USB cable or the USB Port. iPod/iPhone (optional) (CDE-141 only) Close the cover of the USB Port. Notes • Change to a source other than the Flash Memory mode, then remove the Flash Memory Device. If Flash Memory is removed in the Flash Memory mode, data may be damaged. • When removing Flash Memory, pull it out straight.
iPod classic (120 GB): Ver.2.0.1 iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.1.3 iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver.1.1.3 iPod classic (80 GB, 160 GB): Ver.1.1.2 • Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPhone. Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed. iPhone 4S: Ver.5.1.1 iPhone 4: Ver.5.1.1 iPhone 3GS: Ver.5.1.1 iPhone 3G: Ver.4.2.1 iPhone: Ver.3.1.3 • For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see Apple’s own document “Identifying iPod models” at http://support.apple.
Notes • After pressing and holding ENTER for at least 2 seconds while in each hierarchy (except Song, Audiobook and Genius Mix list hierarchy), all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back. • Playback [ALL] is only applicable for those categories marked with“*”, (refer to the table on the previous page) press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod/iPhone or selected search mode.
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) Information The Shuffle function of the iPod/iPhone is displayed as s 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.
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.
• A copy-protected WMA file was played back. – You can only play back non-copy-protected files. Indication for iPod Mode (CDE-141 only) • The iPod/iPhone is not connected. – Make sure the iPod/iPhone is correctly connected (Refer to “Connecting an iPod/iPhone” on page 20). Make sure the cable is not bent excessively. • There are no songs in the iPod/iPhone. – Download songs to the iPod/iPhone and connect to this unit. • Communication error – Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.
Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio 87.7~107.9 MHz 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 ohms) 13.5 dBf (1.3 μV/75 ohms) 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530~1,710 kHz 22.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and refer to “Operating Instructions” on page 5 for proper use. CAUTION WARNING HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. 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.
Note • For the screw marked “*”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. Installation 3 CAUTION When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place. The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front. Slide the CDE-141/CDE-140 into the dashboard until it clicks.
Connections (Blue) POWER ANT REMOTE TURN-ON (Blue/White) (Orange) ILLUMINATION (Red) IGNITION (Yellow) BATTERY (Black) To power antenna To amplifier To the instrument cluster illumination lead Ignition Key GND Battery (Gray) SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Speakers Front Right (Gray/Black) (Violet/Black) SPEAKER RIGHT REAR (Violet) Rear Right (Green) SPEAKER LEFT REAR (Green/Black) Rear Left (White/Black) SPEAKER LEFT FRONT (White) Front Left Speakers Amplifier Front Amplifier Rear or Subwoofe
Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable. Note • 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. Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. Illumination Lead (Orange) This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster illumination lead.
LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. (“Alpine”), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below. This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories (“the product”). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A.
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