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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.

CDE-9874 Series

CDE-9872 Series

1

Press and hold 

FUNC./SETUP

 for at least 

 

2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

2

Turn the 

Rotary

 

encoder

 (CDE-9874 Series only) or 

press 

 and 

 (CDE-9872 Series only) to select the 

desired SETUP menu, and then press 

/

/ENT

.

(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)

BT IN

*

1

 

 FM-LEVEL 

 REGIONAL

*

2

 

 PI SEEK

*

3

 

 

DIMMER

*

4

 

 SUBWOOFER 

 (SUBW SYS) 

*

5

 

 

 

PLAY MODE 

 INT MUTE

*

6

 

 SCROLLTYPE 

 

 

TEXT SCR 

 POWER IC 

 AUX+ SETUP 

 

 

AUX NAME

*

7

 

 DEMO 

 BT IN

*

1

Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to 
other than BT AUDIO.

*

2

Refer to “Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations” (page 8).

*

3

Refer to “PI SEEK Setting” (page 9).

*

4

CDE-9874RB only.

*

5

Displayed only when SUBW is ON.

*

6

Displayed only when BT IN is OFF.

*

7

CDE-9874 Series only.

3

Turn the 

Rotary encoder

 (CDE-9874 Series only) or 

press 

 and 

 (CDE-9872 Series only) to change 

the setting.  

(e.g. Select SUBW ON

 

or SUBW OFF.)

4

Press and hold 

FUNC.

/

SETUP

 for at least 2 

seconds to return to normal mode. 

Press 

/SOUND

 (CDE-9874 Series only) or 

/

AUDIO

 

 

(CDE-9872 Series only) to return to the previous mode.

If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to 
normal mode automatically.

Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)

If an optional Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT) is connected, you can place 
a hands-free call by a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone. Make this 
setting when the Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT) is connected and the 
Bluetooth function is used. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of 
the optional Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT). 

 

Set ADAPTER when the Bluetooth Box (KCE-300BT) is connected.

The 

PHONE

 button can be used only when the optional Bluetooth 

Box (KCE-300BT) is connected.

Adjusting Source Signal Levels

If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is 
too great, adjust the FM signal level.

Subwoofer On and Off

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 Series only) or 

/AUDIO

 (CDE-9872 Series 

only) repeatedly to select the SUBW mode.

2 Adjust the level by turning the 

Rotary encoder

 

 

(CDE-9874 Series only) or pressing 

 and 

 

 

(CDE-9872 Series only).

*

1

CDE-9872 Series only.

Setting the Subwoofer System

Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

Dimmer Control (CDE-9874RB only)

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.

SETUP 

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.

Rotary encoder (AUDIO)

 

/

/ENT

/SOUND

FUNC./SETUP

SOURCE/

 

/

/ENT

/AUDIO

FUNC./SETUP

Bluetooth Setting

BT ADAPTER / BT OFF (Initial setting)

Sound Customizing 

FM-LV HI (Initial setting) / FM-LV LOW

SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF

SUBW 

 BASS 

 TREBLE 

 BAL 

 FADER 

 LOUD

*

1

 

 DEFEAT 

 VOLUME 

 SUBW

SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS 2

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

DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANUAL

Summary of Contents for CDE-9872R

Page 1: ...STRUZIONI PER L USO Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il attrezzatura ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙ ΙΟ ΧΡΗΣΤΗ Παρακαλούµε διαβάστε το πριν χρησιµοποιήσετε τη συσκευή 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...

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Page 3: ... File Folder Name Search concerning MP3 11 Quick Search CDE 9874 Series only 12 About MP3 12 Sound Setting Adjusting Bass Treble Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear Loudness Defeat 13 Setting the Bass Control 14 Setting the Treble Control 14 Adjusting the High Pass Filter 15 Other Functions Displaying the Text 15 Using the AUX Input Terminal CDE 9874 Series only 16 SETUP Bl...

Page 4: ...y 20 Direct Search Function 20 Select Playlist Artist Album Genre Composer 20 Random Play Shuffle M I X 21 Repeat Play 21 Displaying the Text 21 Information In Case of Difficulty 22 Specifications 24 Installation and Connections Warning 25 Caution 25 Precautions 25 Installation 26 Connections 28 ...

Page 5: ... 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...ther 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 Correct...

Page 7: ... the following CDs may not play on this unit Flawed CDs CDs with fingerprints CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight e g left in the car or this unit CDs recorded under unstable conditions CDs on which a recording failed or a re recording was attempted copy protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard Use discs with MP3 files written in a format compatible with thi...

Page 8: ... 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 carefull...

Page 9: ... 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 If the indicator is illuminated turn off the indicator by pressing FUNC SETUP and then you can perform the operation Presetting Stations Automatically 1 Press BAND TA repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed 2 Press and hold TUNE A ME for at least 2 ...

Page 10: ...ernative Frequencies list 5 If the preset station and the stations in the AF list cannot be received When the PI SEEK setting is on refer to PI SEEK Setting on page 9 the unit searches again for a station in the PI Programme Identification list If there are still no stations receivable in the area the unit displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset number disappears If the signal ...

Page 11: ... stations Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio 1 Press and hold BAND TA for at least 2 seconds so that the TA indicator lights up 2 Press or to select a traffic information station if necessary When a traffic information broadcast starts the unit automatically mutes the CD player or the regular FM broadcast When the traffic information broadcast finishes the unit automatically r...

Page 12: ...d Press and hold 4 To pause playback press ENT Pressing 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 The CD player can play discs containing au...

Page 13: ... the Rotary encoder CDE 9874 Series only or press and CDE 9872 Series 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 cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode pre...

Page 14: ...ed The tag information may not be correctly displayed depending on the contents Producing MP3 discs MP3 files are prepared then written to a CD R or CD RW using CD R writing software A disc can hold up to 510 files folders including Root Folders and the maximum number of folders is 255 Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations described above Media supported The media that th...

Page 15: ...cs CDE 9874 Series CDE 9872 Series Adjusting Bass Treble Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear Loudness Defeat 1 Press Rotary encoder AUDIO CDE 9874 Series only or AUDIO CDE 9872 Series only repeatedly to choose the desired mode Each press changes the mode as follows SUBW 1 BASS TREBLE BAL FADER LOUD 2 DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW Subwoofer 0 15 Bass level 7 7 Treble level 7 7 Balance ...

Page 16: ...r all other sources FM MW LW 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 Series only or AUDIO CDE 9872 Series only Refer to Adjusting Bass Treble Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear Loudness Defeat page 13 Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create you...

Page 17: ... disc It is also possible to display the folder name the file name and the tag etc while playing MP3 files Press VIEW The display will change every time the button is pressed When the TEXT SCR is set to SCR MANU press and hold VIEW for at least 2 seconds the current text will be scrolled one time except Radio mode The display in Radio mode If there is PS Programme Service Name PS Programme Service...

Page 18: ...ayed on this unit The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed depending on the contents Using the AUX Input Terminal CDE 9874 Series 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 t...

Page 19: ...er 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 Adjusting Source Signal Levels If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is too great adjust the FM signal level Subwoofer On and Off When the subwoofer is on perform the ste...

Page 20: ...E mode CDE 9874 Series only 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 SCR TYPE1 SCR TYPE2 Initial setting 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 W...

Page 21: ...isode 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 nar...

Page 22: ...de is cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds If many songs are in the iPod it takes time to search for songs If any one of the preset buttons 1 through 6 is pressed in the search mode a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified location For details refer to Direct Search Function on page 20 This function is inactive during repeat RPT playback Direct Search Function The...

Page 23: ...ng played back in the search mode are cancelled 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 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 i...

Page 24: ...na is poorly grounded Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting location 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 alrea...

Page 25: ...When the error indication remains after ejecting press the button again If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the button for a few times consult your Alpine dealer When ERROR is displayed If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing press the RESET switch refer to page 6 and press again If the disc still cannot be ejected consult your Alpine dealer A sampling rate bit rate no...

Page 26: ...ivity IEC Standard 31 6 µV 30 dB Frequency Response 5 20 000 Hz 1 dB Wow Flutter WRMS Below measurable limits Total Harmonic Distortion 0 008 at 1 kHz Dynamic Range 95 dB at 1 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 105 dB Channel Separation 85 dB at 1 kHz Wave length 795 nm Laser power CLASS I Power Requirement 14 4 V DC 11 16 V allowable Maximum Power Output 45 W 4 Maximum Pre Output Voltage 2 V 10 k ohms Bas...

Page 27: ...rely 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 preve...

Page 28: ...the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE 9874R CDE 9874RR CDE 9874RB CDE 9872R CDE 9872RM CDE 9872RE and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt If your vehicle does not have the Mounting Support reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap not supplied Connect all the leads of the CDE 9874R CDE 9874RR CDE 9874RB CDE 9872R CDE 9872RM CDE 9872RE according to details described in the CON...

Page 29: ...sh the locking pins to the up position see above drawing As each pin is unlocked gently pull out on the unit to make sure it does not re lock before unlocking the second pin 3 Pull the unit out keeping it unlocked as you do so JAPANESE CAR Front Frame This unit Screw M5 8 Included Mounting Bracket ...

Page 30: ...E TURN ON Orange DIMMER Red IGNITION Black GND Blue POWER ANT BATTERY Green Green Black Grey Black White Black Grey Violet Black Violet JASO Antenna Plug ISO Antenna Plug To vehicle phone To amplifier or equalizer To the instrument cluster illumination lead To power antenna Ignition Key Battery Speakers Rear Left Front Left Front Right Rear Right White Yellow To iPod CDE 9874 Series Rear or Subwoo...

Page 31: ...st of the vehicle s battery ISO Power Supply Connector ISO Connector Speaker Output Left Rear Speaker Output Lead Green Left Rear Speaker Output Lead Green Black Left Front Speaker Output Lead White Left Front Speaker Output Lead White Black Right Front Speaker Output Lead Grey Black Right Front Speaker Output Lead Grey Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Violet Black Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Vio...

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