ALPINE CDE-9874 CD Receiver Owner’s Manual

CDE-9874 CD Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

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.
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
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
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-09359Z27-A

Operating Instructions

WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE 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.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.
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.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing.
PRECAUTIONS
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.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.
Never Attempt the Following
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism.
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is off.

Inserting Discs
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc. Your player will automatically eject any disc that is inserted incorrectly. If the player continues to eject a correctly inserted disc, push the Reset switch with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.
New Discs
As a protective measure to prevent the CD from jamming, the CD player will automatically eject discs with irregular surfaces or inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is inserted into the player and ejected after initial loading, using your finger, 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.

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.

Installation Location
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations

Handling the Detachable Front Panel

• Do not expose to rain or water.
• Do not drop or apply shock.

Correct Handling
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc by its edge so that no fingerprints are left on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.

Disc Cleaning
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with a clean, soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

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.

On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

•  Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
• Do not affix stickers or labels.
• Clean the disc when it is dusty.
• Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.
• Do not use commercially available disc accessories.

Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW

• If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last  recording session was closed (finalized).
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback again.

About media that can be played
The following table shows which discs can be played on which models.

| CD| CD-TEXT| MP3| WMA| MC
---|---|---|---|---|---
CDE-9874| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
CDE-9872| 0| 0| 0| |

Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below.

If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CDReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC 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 rerecording was attempted, copy-protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.
• Use discs with MP3/WMA/AAC files written in a format compatible with this unit. For details, see pages 10-11.
• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back.
• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”
• “Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegeneration) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com”

Getting Started

Accessory List

•  Head unit ………………………………………………………………….1
• Power cable ………………………………………………………………1
• Mounting sleeve………………………………………………………..1
• Carrying case ……………………………………………………………1
• Bracket key ……………………………………………………………….2
• Screw (M5 × 8) …………………………………………………………..4
• Owner’s Manual …………………………………………………. 1 set

Turning Power On and Off
Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unit.

•  The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except and (Release).

Press and hold SOURCE/ for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.

• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
Detaching

1. Turn off the unit power.
2. Press (Release) at the lower left side until the front panel pops out. Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.

• The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a malfunction.
• To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
• When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it may result in malfunction.

Attaching

1. Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit.
2. Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit.

• Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front panel and the main unit.
• Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to avoid pushing buttons by mistake.

Initial System Start-Up
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc.

1. Turn off the unit power.
2. Remove the detachable front panel.
3. Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.

Adjusting Volume
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until the desired sound is  obtained.

Lowering Volume Quickly
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) to activate the MUTE mode.
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) again will bring the audio back to its previous level.

Setting Time

1. Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.
2. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press   and   (CDE-9872 only) to select the CLOCK ADJ mode, and then press /ENT.The time indication will blink.
3. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press   and (CDE-9872 only) to adjust the hours while the time indication is blinking.
4. When the hour has been adjusted, press /ENT.
5. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking.
6. Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.

• To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time announcement, press and hold /ENT 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.
• Pressing  /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) will return to the previous mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.

Radio

Listening to Radio

1. Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.

2. Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.
   F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) AM F1 (FM1)

3. Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
   DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK
   • The initial mode is Distance mode.
   Distance mode:
   Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).
   Local mode:
   Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).
   Manual mode:
   The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).

4. Press or to tune in the desired station.
   Holding down or will change the frequency continuously.

Presetting Stations Manually

1. Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory.
2. Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store the station.

The selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, preset number and station frequency memorized.

• A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).
• 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.

Presetting Stations Automatically

1. Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.
2. Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.

The frequency on the display continues to change while the automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band. They will be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6 in order of signal strength.
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.

• If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.

Tuning to Preset Stations

1. Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed.
2. Press any one of the station preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in memory.
   The display shows the band, preset number and frequency of the station selected.

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Playback
The following table shows which discs can be played on which models.

| CD| CD-TEXT| MP3| WMA| MC
---|---|---|---|---|---
CDE-9874| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
CDE-9872| 0| 0| 0| |

1. Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
   The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically, and the “DISC IN” indicator lights up. When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to  switch to the DISC mode.
   The mode will change every time the button is pressed.
   TUNER → DISC →AUX 1→iPod2 →/AUX+3→ BT →AUDIO4 → TUNER
   *1 CDE-9874 only. Refer to “Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only)” (page 15).

• 2 Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 17).

• 3 Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 17).

• 4 Displayed only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only. Refer to “Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only)” (page 16). 2. While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press 1 or 2 to select the desired folder.
  Pressing and holding 1 or 2 will change folders continuously.

  3. Press or   to select the desired track (file).
     Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):
     Press .
     Fast backward:
     Press and hold .
     Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):
     Press .
     Fast forward:
     Press and hold ****.

  4. To pause playback, press /ENT.
     Pressin /ENT again will resume playback.

  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. CDE-9874 (compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC)/ CDE-9872 (compatible with MP3):
  • The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data, WMA data and AAC data.
  • Direct playback of WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) is not possible on this unit.
  • The track display for MP3/WMA/AAC data playback is the file numbers recorded on the disc.
  • The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.

MP3/WMA/AAC Play Display
The folder number and file number will be displayed as described below.

• Press VIEW to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text” (page 14) 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. 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. Searching for CD Text
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.

1. Press /ESC during play.
   This will set the search mode.

2. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired track, and then press /ENT .
   This will play the selected track.
   • Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.
   • CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)

Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.
1 During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press /ESC to activate the search mode.
2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press   and (CDE-9872 only) to select Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then press /ENT.
Folder Name Search mode
3 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press   and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired folder.
4 Press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back the first file in the selected folder.
• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.
• To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press /ENT . Files in the folder may be searched.
• Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to select
File Name Search mode.
• The root folder is displayed as “ ”.
• Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
File Name Search mode
3 Press 1 or 2 to select another Folder.
4 Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or pressing   and (CDE-9872 only).
5 Press /ENT to play back the selected file.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.
• Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) in the search mode to return to the previous mode.
• File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

Quick Search (CDE-9874 only)
You can search for tracks (files).

1. Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode.
2. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file).
   The selected track is played back immediately.
   • Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

About MP3/WMA/AAC
CAUTION
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/WMA/AAC data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.

What is MP3?
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the IEC.
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios, reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. The MP3 format realizes such high compression ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human ear or masked by other sounds.
What is WMA?
WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,” is compressed audio data.
WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality sound with small file sizes.
What is AAC?
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding,” and is a basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the user’s manual for that software.
MP3/WMA/AAC files that are playable on this device have the file extensions “mp3” / “wma” / “m4a.” Files with no extension cannot be played back (WMA ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported). Protected files are not supported, neither are raw AAC files (using the “.aac” extension).
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm that the software being used conforms to the acceptable formats listed above. It’s possible that the format may be unplayable even though the extension is valid.
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.
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
WMA
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: 48 – 192 kbps
AAC
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Bit rates: 16 – 320 kbps
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates.

ID3 tags/WMA tags
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display the title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag data.
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric characters (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags) and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO SUPPORT” is displayed.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the contents.

Producing MP3/WMA/AAC discs
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 510 files/folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number of folders is 255.
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations described above.
Media supported
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2.
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember.
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name is limited.
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.
Formats supported
This device supports CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with Track At Once or packet writing.
Order of files
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes  them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be whatis expected. Verify the writing order in the software’s documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as follows.* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is contained in the folder.

Terminology
Bit rate
This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files.
Sampling rate
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled (recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the volume of data.
Encoding
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into the specified audio compression format.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names, etc., written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.
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.

Sound Setting

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

1 Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the mode as follows:
SUBW 1 BASS→ TREBLE→ BAL→ FADER →LOUD2 → DEFEAT →VOLUME → 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 only.
  2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until the desired sound is obtained in each mode.
  By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults.

By using Loudness on the CDE-9874
Press and hold Rotary encoder (LOUD) for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
Setting the Bass Control
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.
1-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only).
1-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND (CDE-9872 only) 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.
80 Hz →100 Hz→ 200 Hz →60 Hz →80 Hz
Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.
Setting the Bass Bandwidth
2-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass bandwidth.
Setting the Bass Leve
Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A wider setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above and below the center frequency. A narrower setting will boost only frequencies near the center frequency.
*2-31 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press   and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired bass level (–7~+7).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.
3 Press and hold /ESC** for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.
• The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, AM, 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, AM, CD, etc.).
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

• 1 The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only). Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” (page 12).

Setting the Treble Control
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.
1-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only).
1-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the TREBLE mode.
BASS→ TREBLE →HPF →BASS
Setting the Treble Center Frequency
2-1 Press BAND to select the desired treble center frequency.
10.0 kHz→ 12.5 kHz→ 15.0 kHz→ 17.5 kHz →10.0 kHz
Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency ranges.
Setting the Treble Level
2-22 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press   and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired treble level (–7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble level.
3 Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.
• The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
2 The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder  (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only). Refer to “Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat” (page 12).

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

1-1 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only).
1-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the HPF mode.
BASS→  TREBLE  → HPF →BASS
2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired HPF frequency.
OFF→  80 Hz →120  Hz → 160 Hz
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.
3 Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
• If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

Other Functions

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 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:
FREQUENCY→ CLOCK → FREQUENCY
The display in CD mode:
TRACK NO./ELAPSED → TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK→ TEXT (DISC NAME)1 → TEXT (TRACK NAME)1 → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:
FILE NO./ELAPSED→ TIME FOLDER NO./FILE → NO. FILE NO./CLOCK→ FOLDER NAME →FILE NAME → ARTIST NAME2 ALBUM → NAME2 SONG → NAME*2 → FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in AUX mode (CDE-9874 only):
AUX NAME → AUX NAME/CLOCK → AUX NAME
The display in BT AUDIO mode (CDE-9874 only):
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 on Bluetooth Box, refer to the Owner’s manual of KCE-300BT).
*PRESET NO.→ PRESET NO./CLOCK → ARTIST NAME2 → ALBUM NAME2 → SONG NAME2 → PRESET NO.**

* Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.

• 2 ID3 tag/WMA tag
  If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.
  About the indication display
  When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode.

Name/ being displayed
| Text (Track Name3) being displayed| Song Name// File Name being displayed| Song Name/ being displayed

1 Tag information
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed.
2 The root folder is displayed as “FOLDER”.

• 3 If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/ “TRACK TEXT” is displayed.
• 4 CDE-9874 only.

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.

Displaying Time
Press VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed.
Each press changes the display.
For details, see “Displaying the Text” (page 14).

• Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display.

Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only)
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).
Press SOURCE/ , and select the AUX mode to listen to the portable device.
TUNER → DISC → AUX 1 → iPod 2/AUX+ 3 →BT AUDIO 4→ TUNER

*1 CDE-9874 only.

• 2 Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 17).
• 3 Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 17).
• 4 Displayed only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only. Refer to “Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only)” (page 16).

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.
Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the SETUP modes to modify. See the applicable section below for details about the selected SETUP item.

1 Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.
2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired SETUP menu, and then press /ENT. (e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)
BT IN1 ↔DIMMER↔ SUBWOOFER↔ (SUBW SYS) 2 ↔ CLOCK ADJ3↔ PLAY MODE INT MUTE4↔ SCROLLTYPE ↔TEXT SCR ↔ POWER IC ↔ AUX+ SETUP ↔ AUX NAME5 ↔ DEMO↔ BT IN1
*1 Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to other than BT AUDIO, CDE-9874 only.

• 2 Displayed only when SUBW is ON.
• 3 Refer to “Setting Time” (page 7).
• 4 Displayed only when BT IN is OFF, CDE-9874 only.
• 5 CDE-9874 only.
  3 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to change the setting. (e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)
  4 Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
  • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to return to the previous mode.
  • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.

Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only)
Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)
BT ADAPTER / BT OFF (Initial setting)
If an optional Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT) is connected, you can placea 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 Customizing
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 Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the SUBW mode.
   SUBW→ BASS → TREBLE→  BAL→ FADER →LOUD* 1 → DEFEAT → VOLUME → SUBW

2. Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or pressing and (CDE-9872 only).

* 1 CDE-9872 only.

Setting the Subwoofer System
SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS 2
Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.
SUBW SYS 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.
SUBW SYS 2: Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting. For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible.

Visual Customizing

Dimmer Control
DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANUAL
Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if you feel the unit’s backlighting is too bright at night.

Scroll Type Setting
SCR TYPE1 / SCR TYPE2 (Initial setting)
Choose from two scrolling methods.
Select the type you prefer.
SCR TYPE1: The characters scroll from right to left, a single character at a time.
SCR TYPE2: Words are built up from left to right, a single character at a time. When the display is filled, it is cleared and the remaining words are displayed the same way until all words of the title have been shown.

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)
SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files, folder names and tags.
SCR AUTO : The CD text information, the text information of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled automatically.
SCR MANU: The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed, etc.

• The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag display.

Demonstration
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.

• To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.

MP3/WMA/AAC
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE)
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3
This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC  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/WMA/AAC data, playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc.
CD-DA: Only the CD data in Session 1 can be played back.
CDDA/MP3: CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed mode, and multi-session discs can be played back.
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been inserted, remove it first.
External Devic
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE) (CDE-9874 only)
MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)

Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE) (CDE-9874 only) MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)
Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)
POW ON (Initial setting) / POW OFF
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
POW OFF : Use this mode when the line output of this unit is used to drive an external amplifier. In this setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier is turned OFF and cannot drive speakers.
CDE-9874:
CDE-9872: POW ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  OFF.
Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode
AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting)
An external device (such as a portable music player) can be connectedto the iPod Direct connector of this unit. An iPod Direct/RCA Interfaccable (optional) is required.
A portable music device and an iPod cannot be connected to the iPod Direct connector at the same time.
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.
AUX+ OFF: Set to OFF when an iPod is connected.

Setting the AUX NAME mode (CDE-9874 only)
AUXILIARY 1(Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE 2/ GAME
You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode.

• 1 After the setting is completed, AUX is displayed on the unit.

• 2 After the setting is completed, PMD is displayed on the unit.
  iPod® (Optional)
  CDE-9874 An iPod® can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional.

  • Set AUX + SETUP to OFF when an iPod is connected (refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” on page 17).
  • If the Bluetooth Box and an iPod are connected at the same time, be sure to disconnect the iPod from the Bluetooth Box while turning ACC to OFF (CDE-9874 only).

iPods usable with this unit

• The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above iPod, iPod photo, iPod minis or iPod nano. iPod Shuffle cannot be used, however.

• Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock connector cannot be connected to the unit.

• The unit can be used with the following iPod.
  Fourth generation iPod
  Fifth generation iPod
  iPod photo
  iPod mini
  First generation iPod nano
  Second generation iPod nano

• If the unit is used with iPod software versions of iTunes earlier than 7.1.0.59, correct function and performance are not guaranteed.

Playback

1. Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode.

2. Press or   to select the desired song.
   Return to the beginning of the current song:
   Press .
   Fast backward through current song:
   Press and hold .
   Advance to the beginning of the next song:
   Press .
   Fast forward through current song:
   Press and hold .

3. To pause playback, press /ENT.
   Pressing /ENT again will resume playback.
   • A song playing on the iPod while it is connected to this unit will continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.
   • If you listen to an episode from a selected podcast, the episode can be changed by pressing 1 or 2.
   • An episode may have several chapters, the chapter can be changed by pressing or .

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.

For example: Searching by Artist name
The following example explains how an ARTIST search is performed.
Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs.

1. Press /ESC to activate the search selection mode.

2. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to select the ARTIST search mode, and then press /ENT .
   PLAYLIST ↔ARTIST ↔ ALBUM↔  SONG ↔ PODCAST ↔ GENRE ↔ COMPOSER ↔ PLAYLIST

3. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired Artist, and then press /ENT.

4. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired Album, and then press /ENT .

5. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to select the desired Song, and then press /ENT .

•  After pressing and holding /ENT for at least 2 seconds while in each hierarchy (except SONG hierarchy), all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back.
• After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with“*”, press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod or selected search mode.
• While in the search mode, if you press and hold /ESC for 2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search mode is canceled.
• In the search mode, pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) will return to the previous mode.
•  Search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
•  “NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected playlist in the PLAYLIST search mode.
• “NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the iPod in the PODCAST search mode.
• If “iPod name” stored in the iPod is selected in the desired Playlist search mode, and /ENT is pressed, you can search for all songs in the iPod. Also, if you press and hold /ENT for at least 2 seconds, all songs in the iPod are played back.
• Depending on the iPod, podcast search is not supported.
• If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 19.

Quick Search (CDE-9874 only)
You can search a song from all songs in the iPod without selecting an album, artist, etc.

1. Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds to activate the Quick Search mode.
2. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song. The selected song is played back immediately.

• Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.
• If many songs are in the iPod, it takes time to search for songs.
• If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 19.
• This function is inactive during repeat (RPT) playback.

Direct Search Function
The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album, song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/ Genre/Composer mode, you can quickly target any song.
In the search mode, press any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) to quickly skip over a designated percent of your song content.
Song search example:
If there are 100 songs in your iPod, they are divided into 6 groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are assigned to the preset buttons (1 through 6).

Example 1:
Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to find the desired song.
Example 2:
Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to find the desired song.

| All 100 songs (100%)
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0%| 17%| 33%| 50%| 67%| 83%
Preset buttons| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6
Songs| First song| 17th song| 33rd song| 50th song| 67th song| 83rd song

Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer

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.
Press 1 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.

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on this unit.
Shuffle Albums:
The songs on each album are played back in proper order. Uponcompletion of all the songs on the album, the next album is selected randomly. This continues until all albums have been played.
Shuffle Songs:
Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected category (playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category are played just once until all songs have been played.

1. Press 5 .
   The songs are played back in random sequence.

2. To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.
   • If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X. play, the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle Albums is selected.

Shuffle ALL:
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod randomly. Any one song does not play back again until all songs have been played back.

1. Press 6.
   The songs are played back in random sequence.

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 canceled.

Repeat Play
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.
Repeat One:
A single song is repeatedly played back.

1. Press 4.
   The song is played back repeatedly.
   RPT (off) RPT (Repeat One)

2. To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above procedure.
   • During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing or .

Displaying the Text
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod.
Press VIEW.
Each press changes the display.
• 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.

TRACK NO./ELAPSED → TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK→ ARTIST NAME → ALBUM NAME → SONG TITLE* TRACK → NO./ELAPSED TIME

• TAG information
  “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag information.

  • Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.

  • If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended.
    The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 64 (64 byte).

  • Some characters may not be correctly displayed.

  •  “NO SUPPORT” is displayed if text information is not supported by the unit.

Information

In Case of Difficulty
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Basic
No function or display.

• Vehicle’s ignition is off.
  – If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with the vehicle’s ignition off.

• Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.
  – Check power lead and battery lead connections.

• Blown fuse.
  – Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if necessary.

•  Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise etc.
  – Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article.

Radio

Unable to receive stations.

• No antenna or open connection in cable.
  – Make sure the antenna is properly connected; replace the antenna or cable if necessary.

Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.

• You are in a weak signal area.
  – Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.

• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may not be grounded and connected properly.
  – Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is properly grounded at its mounting location.

• The antenna may not be the proper length.
  – Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the antenna with a new one.

Broadcast is noisy.

• The antenna is not the proper length.
  – Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.

• The antenna is poorly grounded.
  – Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting location.

CD

CD Player not functioning.

• Out of operating temperature range +50°C (+120°F) for CD.
  – Allow the vehicle’s interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.

CD playback sound is wavering.

• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
  – Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1 hour).

CD insertion not possible.

• A CD is already in the CD player.
  – Eject the CD and remove it.

• The CD is being improperly inserted.
  – Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the CD Player Operation section.

Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.

• The CD has been damaged.
  – Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit can cause damage to the mechanism.

CD playback sound skips due to vibration.

• Improper mounting of the unit.
  – Securely re-mount the unit.

• The disc is very dirty.
  – Clean the disc.

• The disc has scratches.
  – Change the disc.

• The pick-up lens is dirty.
  – Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner disc. Consult
  your nearest Alpine dealer.

CD playback sound skips without vibration.

• The disc is dirty or scratched.
  – Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.

Error displays (built-in CD player only).

• Mechanical error.
  – Press . After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.

CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.

• Close session (finalization) has not been performed.
  – Perform finalization and attempt playback again.

MP3/WMA/AAC
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.

• Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA/AAC format is not compatible.
  – Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a supported format. Refer to “About MP3/WMA/AAC” (pages 10-11), then rewrite in the format supported by this device.

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

Hi TEMP

• Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.
  – The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to normal operating range.

No DISC

• No CD is inserted.
  – Insert a CD.

• Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the unit does not start to play or eject the disc.
  – Remove the disc by following these steps:
  Press the button again for at least 2 seconds.
  If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.

ERROR

• 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.

PROTECT

• Acopy-protected WMA file was played back.
  – You can only play back non-copy-protected files.

UNSUPORTED

• A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.
  – Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.
  

Indication for IPod Mode
NO IPOD

• The iPod is not connected.
  – Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to “Connections”).
  Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.

NO SONG

• There are no songs in the iPod.
  – Download songs to the iPod and connect to this unit.

ERROR-01

• 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.

ERROR-02

• Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with this unit.
  – Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this unit.

Specifications

FM TUNER SECTION

AM TUNER SECTION

CD PLAYER SECTION

PICKUP

GENERAL

Power Requirement| 14.4 V DC
(11-16 V allowable)
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Power Output| 16 W RMS × 4*

• Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard
  • Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and 1% THD+N
  • S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)
  Mximum Pre-Output Voltage| 2 V/10 k ohms
  Bass| ±14 dB at 100 Hz
  Treble| ±14 dB at 10 kHz
  Weight| 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz)

CHASSIS SIZE

NOSEPIECE SIZE

Width|
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CDE-9874| 170 mm (6-3/4″)
CDE-9872| 170 mm (6-3/4″)
Height|
CDE-9874| 46 mm (1-13/16″)
CDE-9872| 46 mm (1-13/16″)
Depth|
CDE-9874| 25 mm (1″)
CDE-9872| 18 mm (11/16″)

Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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.

Warning
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety- related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in serious accident.

Caution
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure.
Precautions

• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before installing your CDE-9874/CDE-9872. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
• Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
• When making connections to the vehicle’s electrical system, be aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 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.
• The CDE-9874/CDE-9872 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
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.
SERIAL NUMBER:…………………………….
INSTALLATION DATE:…………………….
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:………………
PLACE OF PURCHASE:…………………………….
Installation 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.
If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see “Removal” on page 25). Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (1 ) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.
• For the screw marked “* 2 ”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location.
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872. Connect all other leads of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.
3 Slide the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 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.
3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.

< JAPANESE CAR>Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (3 ) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.
Connections 1 When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Rear speakers. When Subwoofer is ON: Output is for Subwoofer.

• 2 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 Off” on page 16.

  1. Antenna Receptacle

  2. 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.

  3. Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)
     Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor.

  4. Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black) (CDE-9874 only)
     Connect this lead to the Audio interface output of a cellular phone which provides ground shorting when a call is received.

  5. Illumination Lead (Orange)
     This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of this unit to dim whenever the vehicle’s lights are turned on.

  6. 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.

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

  8. 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.

  9. Power Supply Connector

  10. Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)

  11. Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)

  12. Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)

  13. Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
      

  14. Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)

  15. Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)

  16. Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)

  17. Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)

  18. Fuse Holder (10A)

  19. Front Output RCA Connectors (CDE-9874 only)
      RED is right and WHITE is left.

  20. Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors (CDE-9874 only)

  21. Front/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors (CDE-9872 only)
      RED is right and WHITE is left.

  22. RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)

  23. iPod Direct Connector
      Control iPod signals.
      Connect this to an iPod (or to an optional Bluetooth Box (CDE-9874 only)). 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).
      Refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 17).
      AUX+ ON : When the external device is connected.
      AUX+ OFF: When an iPod is connected.

  24. ULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately)

  25. AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only)
      This terminal allows for input of audio from an external device (such as a portable player), using a commerciallyavailable converter cable.

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.
• Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.
• Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.
• If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information.
• Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.

References

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