R EN MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver CDE-9873 FR ES • 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. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
ENGLISH Contents Other Functions Displaying the Text ......................................... 14 Operating Instructions Displaying Time ............................................. 14 SETUP WARNING WARNING ................................................. 3 CAUTION .................................................. 3 PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3 Getting Started Accessory List .................................................. 6 Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off ......
Installation and Connections Warning .................................................. 23 Caution ................................................... 23 Precautions ............................................ 23 Installation ...................................................... 24 Connections ....................................................
Operating Instructions WARNING 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. 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.
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.
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) • • • • • • Do not touch the surface. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Do not affix stickers or labels. Clean the disc when it is dusty. Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc. Do not use commercially available disc accessories. Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
Getting Started /ENT (MUTE)/ RTN SOURCE/ (Release) A.SEL/SETUP Accessory List • • • • • • • Head unit ............................................................................1 Power cable........................................................................1 Mounting sleeve.................................................................1 Carrying case .....................................................................1 Bracket key................................................................
Lowering Volume Quickly Radio Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB. Press (MUTE)/RTN to activate the MUTE mode. TUNE/A.ME SOURCE/ BAND The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB. Pressing (MUTE)/RTN again will bring the audio back to its previous level. Setting Time 1 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the CLOCK ADJ mode, and then press / /ENT. The time indication will blink. 3 4 5 6 Preset buttons (1 through 6) Press and hold A.
Presetting Stations Manually 1 2 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. /ESC Rotary encoder / / SOURCE/ ENT 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.
5 To eject the disc, press . • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either. • If the CD does not eject, press and hold for at least 2 seconds. • The “DISC IN” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. • The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data, WMA data and AAC data.
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) About MP3/WMA/AAC Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback. 1 2 During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press activate the search mode. /ESC to Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then press / /ENT. Folder Name Search mode 3 4 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder. Press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back the first file in the selected folder.
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates 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. MP3 Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz Bit rates: 8 - 320 kbps WMA Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.
Setting the Bass Control Sound Setting You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 1 Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD) BAND SOURCE/ Press A.SEL/SETUP repeatedly to select the BASS mode. BASS TREBLE HPF BASS Setting the Bass Center Frequency 2-1 Press BAND to select the desired bass center frequency. /ESC A.SEL/SETUP 80Hz 100Hz 200Hz 60Hz 80Hz Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.
Setting the Treble Control Turning Loudness On/Off You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 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. 1 Press A.SEL/SETUP repeatedly to select the TREBLE mode. BASS TREBLE HPF Press and hold Rotary encoder (LOUD) for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
About the indication display Other Functions When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode. 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/WMA/AAC files. Press TITLE. The display will change every time the button is pressed.
Sound Customizing SETUP Subwoofer On and Off 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 Rotary encoder SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the subwoofer output level. 1 In the normal mode, press Rotary encoder repeatedly to select the SUBW mode.
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR) SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting) This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files, folder names and tags. SCR AUTO: SCR MANU: The CD text information, the text information of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled automatically. The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.
iPod® (Optional) /ESC Rotary encoder / / SOURCE/ 1 ENT 2 45 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.
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.
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: 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. A single song is repeatedly played back. 1 1 Press 5 . 2 M.I.X. (Shuffle Songs) (off) Displaying the Text To cancel M.
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.
Audio The sound is not output from the speakers. • Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier. - POWER IC is switched to “POW ON” (page 16). iPod iPod does not play and no sound is output. • The iPod has not been recognized. - Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up” (page 6). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod. Indication for CD Player • Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.
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 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.
2 Installation Screw Hex Nut (M5) *2 Detachable Front Panel Bolt Stud Metal Mounting Strap *1 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.
3 Slide the CDE-9873 into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel. Removal 1. Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on either side. The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve. This unit Bracket Keys (Included) 3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
Connections To iPod Antenna POWER ANT Blue Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION Red IGNITION Yellow BATTERY To power antenna To amplifier To vehicle phone To the instrument cluster illumination lead Ignition Key Black GND Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Battery Speakers Front Right Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Rear Right Violet Green SPEAKER LEFT REAR Green/Black Rear Left White/Black SPEAKER LEFT FRONT White Front Left Speakers Front L
Antenna Receptacle Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green) Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable. Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black) • 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.
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. PRODUCTS COVERED: This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories (“the product”). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the Canada.