01GB01CDE-9873RB.fm Page 1 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:11 PM 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 R EN RDS MP3 CD Receiver CDE-9873RB CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. DE FR • BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes. • MODE D’EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 1 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions Sound Setting Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat .......................................................... 13 Setting the Bass Control ................................. 13 WARNING WARNING ................................................. 3 CAUTION .................................................. 3 PRECAUTIONS ................................
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 2 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM iPod® (Optional) Playback .......................................................... 18 Searching for a desired Song .......................... 18 Quick Search ................................................... 19 Direct Search Function ................................... 19 Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Genre/ Composer .................................................... 19 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) .....................
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 3 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 4 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM 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.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 5 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) • • • • • • Do not touch the surface. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Do not affix stickers or labels. Clean the disc when it is dusty. Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc. Do not use commercially available disc accessories. Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 6 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Getting Started Rotary encoder SOURCE/ Attaching 1 2 Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit. Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit. (Release) Accessory List • • • • • • • • Head unit ............................................................................1 Power cable ................................
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 7 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Presetting Stations Manually Radio 1 SOURCE/ TUNE/A.ME BAND/TA 2 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store the station. The selected station is stored. The display shows the band, preset number and station frequency memorized. Preset buttons (1 through 6) FUNC.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 8 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Recalling Preset RDS Stations RDS 1 Rotary encoder / /ENT BAND/TA 2 3 Press FUNC./SETUP so that the lights up. Press 1 A.SEL/RTN TITLE 1 /AF FUNC./SETUP Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations 2 3 4 5 Press FUNC./SETUP so that the lights up. Press 1 5 Press station. Press 1 or to tune in the desired RDS /AF again to deactivate the RDS mode. Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode. The indicator goes out.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 9 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM PI SEEK Setting 1 2 3 4 Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the PI SEEK mode, and then press / /ENT. Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio 1 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF. Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so that the “TA” indicator lights up. Press or to select a traffic information station if necessary.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 10 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM 5 CD/MP3 /ESC Rotary encoder / SOURCE/ /ENT To eject the disc, press . • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either. • If the CD does not eject, press and hold for at least 2 seconds. • The “DISC IN” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. • The CD-player can play discs containing audio data and MP3 data.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 11 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM M.I.X. (Random Play) Press 5 in the play or pause mode. The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random sequence. To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 again. CD mode : File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3) Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback. 1 2 : The tracks are played back in random sequence. During MP3 playback, press search mode.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 12 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Quick Search You can search for tracks (files). 1 2 Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the CD/MP3 mode to activate Quick Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file). 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.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 13 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM 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. Sound Setting Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD) BAND/TA /ESC SOURCE/ Root folder A.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 14 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Setting the Bass Bandwidth 2-2 Press SOURCE/ Setting the Treble Level to select the desired bass 2-2* Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired 2 bandwidth. treble level (–7~+7). You can emphasize the treble level. (Narrow) (Wide) 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.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 15 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM About the indication display Other Functions When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode. SOURCE/ Indicator/ Mode TITLE Displaying the Text Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to display the folder name, the file name and the tag, etc., while playing MP3 files. Press TITLE.
01GB05CDE-9873RB.fm Page 16 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 6:58 PM SETUP You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. From the SETUP menu, Sound Customizing, Visual Customizing, etc., can be modified. / /ENT SOURCE/ Subwoofer On and Off SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the subwoofer output level. 1 In the normal mode, press the Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the SUBW mode.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 17 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Demonstration POW ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier. DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting) This unit has a demonstration feature for the display. Speakers SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT • To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF. MP3 Playing MP3 Data (PLAY MODE) SPEAKER RIGHT REAR 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).
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 18 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM iPod ® (Optional) /ESC / 1 45 6 Preset buttons (1 through 6) Rotary encoder An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag information and keeping these songs organised in playlists, this unit’s search functions will ease song searches. Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/ Podcast/ Genre/Composer search mode to narrow searches based on the table below.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 19 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM 5 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Song, and then press / /ENT. • After pressing and holding / /ENT for at least 2 seconds while in each hierarchy (except SONG hierarchy), all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back. • After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “*”, press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod or selected search mode.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 20 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM 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. Shuffle Albums: Repeat One: 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. A single song is repeatedly played back. 1 1 Press 5 .
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 21 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Information In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic No function or display. • Vehicle’s ignition is off.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 22 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Audio The sound is not output from the speakers. • Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier. - POWER IC is switched to “POW ON” (page 17). iPod iPod does not play and no sound is output. • The iPod has not been recognized. - Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up” (page 6). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 23 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM CHASSIS SIZE Specifications Width Height Depth FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio 87.5-108.0 MHz 0.7 µV 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB MW TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 153-281 kHz 31.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 24 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 3 and 5 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. Warning 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.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 25 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM • For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location. Installation 3 Detachable Front Panel Slide the CDE-9873RB/CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR 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.
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01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 27 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM iPod Direct Connector Battery Lead (Yellow) Control iPod signals. Connect this to an iPod by using the FULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately) or connect this to an external device (such as a portable player) by using iPod Direct/RCA Interface cable (sold separately). Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery. * Refer to “Setting the AUX+ Mode” (page 17).
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01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 4 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Appendix Product Information Card Produkt-Informationskarte English Filling in this Product Information Card is voluntary. If you fill in this card and send it to Alpine, your data will be tabulated into reference data for future Alpine product development. In addition, in the future you may receive information about new products or Survey Mail requesting additional opinions about Alpine products or services.
01GB00CDE-9873RB.book Page 5 Monday, October 23, 2006 10:57 AM Scheda informazioni prodotto Italiano La compilazione di questa formulario è volontaria. Se compilate questo formulario, ritornandolo ad Alpine, i Vostri dati saranno raccolti in un file di riferimento per lo sviluppo dei nuovi prodotti Alpine. In aggiunta Voi potrete ricevere in futuro informazioni riguardanti i nuovi prodotti o la richiesta di una Vostra opinione circa i prodotti o i servizi forniti da Alpine.
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