MP3/WMA CD Receiver

CDE-9845

MP3 CD Receiver

CDE-9843

FM/AM CD Receiver

CDE-9841
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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. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia Phone 03-9769-0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Frankfurter Ring Mnchen, Germany Phone 089-640 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD. Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. Phone 0870-763 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L. (RCS PONTOISE B 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 ESPAA, S.A. Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabelln, Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain Phone 945-283588 Designed by ALPINE Japan Printed in China (Y) 68-00493Z95-A
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Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING
WARNING.. 2 CAUTION... 2 PRECAUTIONS... 2
Setting the Treble Control. 13 Setting the BBE Mode (CDE-9845 only). 13 Turning Loudness On/Off (CDE-9843/CDE-9841 only).. 13

Other Functions

Displaying the Title/Text.. 14 Titling Discs/Radio Stations.. 15 Erasing Disc Title/Radio Station Title. 15 Displaying Time... 15 Setting Time.. 15

Getting Started

Turning Power On and Off. 5 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel. 5 Initial System Start-Up.. 5 Adjusting Volume.. 5 Lowering Volume Quickly.. 5
Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off. 16 Visual Customizing (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) Setting the Multicolor Illumination (CDE-9845 only)... 17 Dimmer Control (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only).. 17 Scroll Type Setting (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only).. 17 Scroll Setting (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only). 17 Demonstration (CDE-9845 only).. 17 MP3/WMA (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) Playing MP3/WMA Data (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only).. 17 External Device Setting the AUX Mode (CDE-9845 only). 17 Connecting to an External Amplifier. 17
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only).. 6 Listening to Radio.. 6 Manual Storing of Station Presets.. 6 Automatic Memory of Station Presets. 7 Tuning to Preset Stations.. 7 Station Title Search Function (CDE-9845 only).. 7 Frequency Search Function (CDE-9845 only).. 7

CD/MP3/WMA

Playback.. 8 Repeat Play.. 9 M.I.X. (Random Play).. 9 Scanning Programmes.. 9 Searching CD Text (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only). 9 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/ WMA) (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only).. 10 Quick Search (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only). 10 About MP3/WMA (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only).. 10

Information

In Case of Difficulty.. 18 Specifications.. 19
Installation and Connections
Warning... 20 Caution.. 20 Precautions.. 20 Installation.. 21 Connections.. 22

Sound Setting

Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat... 12 Setting the Bass Control.. 12

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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.
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.

PRECAUTIONS

Product Cleaning
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.

MUTE/SETUP
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit. Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit. 2 1
SOURCE/POWER Rotary encoder
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.

SOURCE/POWER 4/3 c

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

Turning Power On and Off

Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except eject c and TITLE.

RESET switch

Adjusting Volume
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9841 only) until the desired sound is obtained.
Press and hold SOURCE/POWER 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

Lowering Volume Quickly
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
Turn off the unit power. Press (Release) at the lower left side until the front panel pops out.
Press MUTE/SETUP to activate the MUTE mode.
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.
Pressing MUTE/SETUP again will bring the audio back to its previous level.
SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER A.ME BAND Rotary encoder
Choose either AREA 1 or AREA 2 by pressing BAND.
AREA 1: Radio frequencies for North America AREA 2: Other Radio frequencies
Pressing and holding MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds will return to normal mode.
The stored radio stations will be cleared every time you change the setting.

Listening to Radio

g f MUTE/SETUP Preset buttons (1 through 6)
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency appears in the display. Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) AM F1 (FM1)
SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER A.ME BAND
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK

Rotary encoder

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).

Preset buttons (1 through 6)
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.
Holding down g or f will change the frequency continuously.
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station is tuned in.
Manual Storing of Station Presets
g f Preset buttons (1 through 6)
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that you want to store the station on.
The selected station is stored. The display shows the band, preset no. and station frequency memorized.
Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only)
For customers not living in North America, change the radio frequencies as follows.
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.
Press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to select the SETUP mode. Select the AREA mode by pressing g or f.
Automatic Memory of Station Presets
Station Title Search Function (CDE-9845 only)
If the title of a radio station is entered, you can search for that radio station by its title while listening to the currently received radio station.
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. 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 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.

Press mode.

in Radio mode to switch to Title Search
The first title input blinks in the display.
Select the desired title by turning the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds. Press the Rotary encoder to receive the frequency of the selected title.

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
Title Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding for at least 2 seconds. If a station has no title, NO TITLE is displayed for 2 seconds.
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed. 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.
Frequency Search Function (CDE-9845 only)
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in Radio mode to activate Frequency Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select the desired frequency. Press the Rotary encoder to receive the selected frequency.
Frequency Search mode is canceled by pressing and holding at least 2 seconds.
SOURCE/ POWER -/J Rotary encoder 8 c
CDE-9845/CDE-9843: While playing back MP3/WMA, press 8 or 9 to select the desired folder.
Pressing and holding 8 or 9 will change folders continuously.
Press g or f to select the desired track (file).
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file): Press g. Fast backward : Press and hold g. Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) : Press f.
g f 9 4( ) 5( ) 6( ) TITLE
Fast forward : Press and hold f.
SOURCE/ POWER -/J Rotary encoder c
To pause playback, press -/J. To eject the disc, press c.
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.
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 c for at least 2 seconds. CDE-9845 (compatible with MP3/WMA)/ CDE-9843 (compatible with MP3): The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data and WMA data. A WMA format file that is protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back on this unit. The track display for MP3/WMA data playback is the file numbers recorded on the disc.

f 1(9) 2(8) 3( )

) TITLE

CD mode : M.I.X. (off) MP3/WMA mode (CDE-9845 only): MP3 mode (CDE-9843 only): M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence. M.I.X.: Files are played back in random sequence. (off) : Tracks are played back in random sequence.
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/ WMA) (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only)
You can display and search for the folder and file name while listening to the file currently being played back.
About MP3/WMA (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only)
CAUTION Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty. What is MP3?
MP3, whose official name is MPEG-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.
Press to select File Name Search mode or Folder Name Search mode in MP3/WMA mode.

File Name Search mode

Press 8 or 9 to select another Folder. Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds. Press the Rotary encoder to play back the selected file.
File Name Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding at least 2 seconds. While in File Name Search mode, press to switch to Folder Name Search mode. File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

What is WMA?

WMA, or Windows Media Audio, is compressed audio data. WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD quality sound.

Folder Name Search mode

Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select the desired folder. Press the Rotary encoder to play back the first file in the selected folder.

MP3/WMA File

SOURCE/ POWER BAND Rotary encoder
If the Rotary encoder is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS, TREBLE BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode. * When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9841 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 and BBE* is turned off.

* CDE-9845 only

g BASS C. TREBLE C. f

Setting the Bass Control

You can change the bass frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.
Press BASS C. (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press CENTER f. (CDE-9841 only) to select the Bass (bass center frequency) Control mode.
CDE-9845/CDE-9843: BASS normal CDE-9841: BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS

g BASS C. TREBLE C.

SOURCE/ POWER BAND 4
Setting the bass center frequency: Press g or f to select the desired bass center frequency.
60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 60Hz
The displayed bass frequency is emphasized
Setting the bass band width (Q-Factor): Press BAND to select the desired bass band width. (Narrow).. (Wide)

g CENTER f. MODE

Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat
Changes the boosted bass band width to wide or narrow. A wide 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.
Press the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press MODE (CDE-9841 only) repeatedly to choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
BASS TREBLE SUBWOOFER* BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME BASS BASS: -7 ~ +10 TREBLE: -7 ~ +7 Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15 Balance : L15 ~ R15 Fader : R15 ~ F15 Defeat : ON/OFF Volume : 0 ~ 35
Setting the bass level: Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9841 only) to select the desired bass level (7~+10).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass frequency.
If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the bass control setting will be turned off 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 band width settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD etc.). This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.

Setting the Treble Control
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.
Turning Loudness On/Off (CDE-9843/CDE-9841 only)
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.
Press TREBLE C. (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press CENTER f. (CDE-9841 only) to select the Treble (treble center frequency) Control mode.
CDE-9845/CDE-9843: TREBLE normal mode CDE-9841: BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS
Press and hold the Rotary encoder (CDE-9843 only) or press and hold MODE (CDE-9841 only) for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
The display shows LD when the loudness mode is activated.
Setting the treble Center frequency: Press g or f to select the desired treble center frequency.
7.5kHz 10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.
Setting the treble level: Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9841 only) to select the desired treble level (7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble frequency.
If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the treble control setting will be turned off 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.). This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
Setting the BBE Mode (CDE-9845 only)
BBE makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.
Press SOURCE/POWER to select the source to which you want to apply BBE. Press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 2 seconds to activate the level setting mode. Press the Rotary encoder to set BBE ON. Turn the Rotary encoder to select your preferred level (BBE1 to 3) or OFF. Press the Rotary encoder for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
To cancel BBE mode for all music sources, press the Rotary encoder to turn BBE off. BBE mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds. Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA can have its own BBE setting. Setting to BBE OFF sets BBE mode of each music source to OFF. This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON. There is no BBE mode for AM radio.

*1 Displayed only when AUX IN is ON. *2 Refer to Listening to Radio (page 6).
MUTE/SETUP CDE-9843 DIM SUBW CD-DA / CDDA/MP3 SCR TYPE SCR PWR AREA*2 DIM
*2 Refer to Listening to Radio (page 6).
CDE-9841 SUBW PWR SUBW BAND Rotary encoder
Press BAND to change the setting.
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)
Press MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds again.
The display returns to normal mode.

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.

BAND 4/3

1 Press the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press MODE (CDE-9841 only) repeatedly to select the SUBW mode.
BASS TREBLE SUBWOOFER BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME BASS
2 To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/ CDE-9843 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9841 only).
Visual Customizing (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only)
Setting the Multicolor Illumination (CDE-9845 only)
ILLUMI BLUE (Initial setting) / ILLUMI GREEN / ILLUMI AMBER / ILLUMI RED
You can change the lighting color of the following four buttons: SOURCE/POWER, BAND, g and f. BLUE GREEN AMBER RED BLUE

External Device

Setting the AUX Mode (CDE-9845 only)
AUX IN ON / AUX IN OFF (Initial setting)
According to the lighting colour of the above four buttons, the colour of the other buttons also changes. When the colour of the four buttons is BLUE/AMBER/RED, the colour of the others is RED. When the colour of the four buttons is GREEN, the others are also GREEN.
You can input the audio of a connected external device,(such as a portable player) to the AUX input terminal of this unit, using a commercially-available converter cable. You can change the AUX name display when AUX IN ON is set. Select the AUX name by pressing g or f.
Connecting to an External Amplifier
CDE-9845: POWER IC ON (Initial setting) / POWER IC OFF CDE-9843/CDE-9841: PWR ON (Initial setting) / PWR OFF
Dimmer Control (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only)
CDE-9845: DIMMER AUTO (Initial setting) / DIMMER MANU CDE-9843: DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANU
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
PWR OFF : Use this mode when the pre-amplifier of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier connected to the speakers. In this setting, the head units internal amplifier has no output to drive speakers.
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 button lighting is too bright at night.

" Right Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black) # Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet) $ Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green) % Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black) & Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black) ( Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White) ) Front Output RCA Connectors (CDE-9845 only) RED is right and WHITE is left. ~ Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors (CDE-9845 only) ~ Front/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors (CDE-9843/ CDE-9841 only) RED is right and WHITE is left. + Fuse Holder (10A) , RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) - AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9845 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 10cm 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 Alpine noise suppressors, contact them for further information. Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.
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Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60C (+140F) and 10C (+14F) before turning your unit on.
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.

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.
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.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

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.
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.
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.

Correct Handling

Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

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.

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.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Detaching

Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box You can operate this unit from the vehicle's control unit when an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.
Turn off the unit power. 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.
SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER A.ME BAND
Automatic Memory of Station Presets
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. 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 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.

F/SETUP

Preset buttons (1 through 6)
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 Listening to Radio
Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency appears in the display. Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) F3 (FM3) MW LW F1 (FM1)
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed. 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.
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK
If the F indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by pressing F/SETUP, then you can perform the operation.
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).
Press g or f to tune in the desired station.
Holding down g or f will change the frequency continuously.
The ST indicator appears on the display when a stereo FM station is tuned in.

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Press F/SETUP to illuminate the F indicator. Press 5 ( ) within 10 seconds in the play or pause mode.
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random sequence.
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 (

) again.

CD mode : M.I.X. (off) : Track are played back in random sequence.
MP3/WMA mode (CDE-9845RX only): MP3 mode (CDE-9843RX only): M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence. M.I.X.: Files are played back in random sequence. (off)
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/ WMA) (CDE-9845RX/CDE-9843RX only)
You can display and search for the folder and file name while listening to the file currently being played back.
Quick Search (CDE-9845RX/CDE-9843RX only)
You can search for tracks (files).
Press F/SETUP to illuminate the F indicator. Press 3 /PTY within 10 seconds to select File Name Search mode or Folder Name Search mode in MP3/WMA mode.
Press F/SETUP to illuminate the F indicator. Press and hold 3 /PTY within 10 seconds for at least 2 seconds in the CD/MP3/WMA mode to activate Quick Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9843RX) within 10 seconds to select a desired track (file).
The selected track is played back immediately. /PTY for at

Folder Name Search mode

Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9843RX) within 10 seconds to select the desired folder. Press the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or MODE/LOUD (CDE-9843RX) to play back the first file in the selected folder.
Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding 3 least 2 seconds in Quick Search mode.

About MP3/WMA

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

Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding 3 /PTY for at least 2 seconds in Folder Name Search mode. While in Folder Name Search mode, press 3 /PTY to switch to File Name Search mode. NO FILE is displayed for 2 seconds if the folder that is selected by the Folder Name Search mode contains no files. ROOT is displayed for a folder that does not have a folder name. Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

File Name Search mode

Press 19/AF or 28/NEWS to select another Folder. Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or press 4 and 3 (CDE9843RX) within 10 seconds. Press the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or MODE/LOUD (CDE-9843RX) to play back the selected file.

What is WMA?

WMA, or Windows Media Audio, is compressed audio data. WMA allows you to create music files and store them at higher ratios of compression than MP3 audio data (approx. half original size). This is achieved while still maintaining CD quality sound.
File Name Search mode is cancelled by pressing and holding 3 PTY for at least 2 seconds. While in File Name Search mode, press 3 /PTY to switch to Folder Name Search mode. File Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.
Method for creating MP3/WMA files
Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user's manual for that software. MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have the file extension mp3 / wma. Files with no extension cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are 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 Variable Bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps WMA Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz Bit rates: 48 - 192 kbps Variable Bit rate: 48 - 320 kbps Note that for sampling rates, this devices frame display (Page 16) may not display correctly. This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates.

Order of files

The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same as the order you input. The playback order of the folders and files is as follows. However, the folder and file playback order differs from the folder no. and file no. indicated on the display.

Root folder

ID3 tags/WMA tags
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag. If tag data is in an MP3/WMA 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 (CDE-9845RX only) or NO SUPRT (CDE-9843RX/ CDE-9841R only) is displayed. The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the contents.

Producing MP3/WMA discs

MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CDRW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 510 files/folders (including Root Folders). However, the maximum number of folders is 255.

Folder

MP3/WMA File

Media supported

The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CDRs, and CD-RWs.

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 files. MP3: ID3 tag WMA: WMA tag Root folder The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder contains all folders and files.
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.
Rotary encoder (MODE/LOUD) BAND
CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R: If the MODE/LOUD is not pressed within 15 seconds after selecting the BASS or TREBLE mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode. *1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.

Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R) 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.

Setting the Bass Control

g CENTER f. f
You can change the bass frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.

BAND 4

CDE-9845RX: Press CENTER f. to select the Bass Control mode.
BASS TREBLE normal mode BASS
CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R: Press MODE/LOUD to select the Bass Control mode.
BASS TREBLE SUBW BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME BASS

g f MODE/LOUD 3

Setting the bass centre frequency: Press g or f to select the desired bass centre frequency.
60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 60Hz
The displayed bass frequency is emphasized.
Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat
Setting the bass band width (Q-Factor): Press BAND to select the desired bass band width. (Narrow).. (Wide)
Press Rotary encoder (MODE/LOUD) (CDE9845RX) or MODE/LOUD (CDE-9843RX/CDE9841R) repeatedly to choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
BASS TREBLE SUBW*1 BALANCE FADER DEFEAT VOLUME BASS Bass Level: -7 ~ +10 Treble Level: -7 ~ +7 Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15 Balance : L15 ~ R15 Fader : R15 ~ F15 Defeat : ON/OFF Volume : 0 ~ 35
Changes the boosted bass band width to wide or narrow. A wide setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above and below the centre frequency. A narrower setting will boost only frequencies near the centre frequency.
Setting the bass level: Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R) to select the desired bass level (-7~+10).
You can emphasize or weaken the bass frequency.
If the Rotary encoder (MODE/LOUD) or MODE/LOUD is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting the BALANCE, FADER, DEFEAT or SUBWOOFER mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode. CDE-9845RX: If the Rotary encoder (MODE/LOUD) is not pressed within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS or TREBLE mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.

If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the bass control setting will be turned off automatically. The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The bass frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD etc.). This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON. *2 CDE-9845RX: The adjustment can also be made by pressing the Rotary encoder (MODE/LOUD). Refer to Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat (this page).
Setting the Treble Control
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.

Turning Loudness On/Off

Loudness introduces a special low- and high-frequency emphasis at low listening levels. This compensates for the ear's decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound.
CDE-9845RX: Press CENTER f. to select the Treble Control mode.
Press and hold Rotary encoder (MODE/LOUD) (CDE-9845RX) or MODE/LOUD (CDE-9843RX/CDE9841R) for at least 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
The display shows LOUD ON when the loudness mode is activated.
CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R: Press MODE/LOUD to select the Treble Control mode.
Setting the treble Centre frequency: Press g or f to select the desired treble centre frequency.
7.5kHz 10.0kHz 12.5kHz 15.0kHz 7.5kHz
The displayed Treble frequency is emphasized.
Setting the treble level: Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R) to select the desired treble level (-7~+7).
You can emphasize the treble frequency.
If no operation is performed within 15 seconds, the treble control setting will be turned off automatically. The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.). This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON. *2 CDE-9845RX: The adjustment can also be made by pressing the Rotary encoder (MODE/LOUD). Refer to Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat (page 14).

Other Functions

-/J Rotary encoder
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text. NO TEXT will be displayed when the CD contains no Text data. *2 ROOT is displayed for a folder that does not have a folder name. *3 ID3 tag/WMA tag If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (track name, artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored. NO DATA will be displayed when an MP3/WMA file contains no ID3 tag/WMA tag information. *4 The recording sampling rate and bit rate of the MP3/WMA file are displayed. A WMA file of variable bit rate displays the average bit rate.

About the indicator display When displaying Title/Text, the following indicators are lit according to the mode.

g f TITLE

-/J 4 Bass Level Display

Indicator/ Mode

CD Mode While displaying Title
MP3/WMA Mode While displaying Folder Name While displaying File Name While displaying Artist Name While displaying Album Name While displaying Track Name

Tag information

f MODE/ LOUD
Displaying the Title/Text
It is possible to display the CD title if the title has been previously inputted (Titling Discs page 17). 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 files. While displaying Text (Disc Name) While displaying Text (Track Name)

Press TITLE.

The display in Radio mode: PS (Programme Service Name) Radio Text FREQUENCY PS (Programme Service Name) The display in CD mode:

About Title and Text

Title: With this device, it is possible to input the CD name (page 17). This inputted name is referred to as a title. You cannot input or display titles on radio station or MP3/WMA discs. Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and track name. Such text information is referred to as text.

CDE-9845RX/CDE-9843RX

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 TITLE TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TITLE TRACK NO./ ELAPSED TIME
The display in MP3/WMA mode:
FOLDER NO./FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NAME*2 FILE NAME ARTIST NAME*3 ALBUM NAME*3 TRACK NAME*3 FRAME*4 FOLDER NO./FILE NO./ ELAPSED TIME

CDE-9843RX

FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO. FOLDER NAME*2 FILE NAME ARTIST NAME*3 ALBUM NAME*3 TRACK NAME*3 FRAME*4 FILE NO./ ELAPSED TIME
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device, depending on the character type. When the Scroll Setting (page 18) is set to MANU, press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds to scroll the Text information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode). NO SUPPORT (CDE-9845RX only) or NO SUPRT (CDE9843RX/CDE-9841R only) is displayed when the desired text information cannot be displayed on this unit. If the title was not previously input, NO TITLE is displayed. The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the contents.

Titling Discs

It is possible to title your favourite CD's. You cannot input titles on radio station or MP3/WMA discs.

Erasing Disc Title

Press TITLE to select the Title Display. Then, press again and hold for at least 2 seconds. Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds.

The title in the display will blink.
Press TITLE and select the Title Display.
For details, see Displaying the Title/Text (page 16).
Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds. The first character will blink. Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R) to select the desired letter/numeral/symbol available for naming. Press Rotary encoder (CDE-9845RX) or MODE/ LOUD (CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R) to store the first character.
The first character will stop blinking and the display will automatically advance to the next character. When that character begins to blink, you may choose the next letter or symbol of your title.
Press g or f repeatedly until the title you want to erase is displayed. Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to erase the title displayed. Press TITLE to cancel the title erasing mode.
You cannot erase CD-TEXT. NO DATA is displayed for 2 seconds if the title is not input in step 2, or if the title is erased in step 4.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling.
Pressing the Rotary encoder after entering the 8th character automatically stores the title into memory. When entering a title of less than 8 characters (for example, 3 character title): After entering 3 characters, the 4th character space will be blinking. Go to step 6 to complete the title.
Press TITLE to record the title.
If you cancel while entering a title, selected characters are not written. You can enter 18 CD titles on this unit. If you try to store beyond the limit, the display will show FULL DATA. At this point, no more titles can be stored. To input a new title, one of the previously inputted titles must first be deleted. When you want to erase a title, enter the symbol into all spaces. The operations described in steps 3 to 5 must be made within 10 seconds. The input mode will be cancelled if no action is taken for over 10 seconds.
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. From the SETUP menu, choose from Sound Customizing, Visual Customizing, etc., to make your desired settings.

Sound Customizing

Adjusting Source Signal Levels

(CDE-9845RX)
A copy-protected WMA file was played back. - You can only play back non-copy-protected files.

UNSUPPORT

MP3/WMA (CDE-9845RX/CDE-9843RX only)
MP3 or WMA is not played back. Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible. - Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format. Refer to About MP3/WMA (pages 12-13), then rewrite in the format supported by this device.
The disc is not written in a MP3/WMA supported format. - Use a disc written at the MP3/WMA supported format.

UNSUPORT

(CDE-9843RX)
The disc is not written in a MP3 supported format. - Use a disc written at the MP3 supported format.
The sound is not output from the speakers. Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier. - POWER-IC is switched to ON (page 19).

Indication for CD Player

HI TEMP
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature. - The indicator will disappear when the temperature returns to within operation range.

Specifications

FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio MW TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) LW TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) CD SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation PICKUP Wave length Laser power GENERAL Power Requirement Maximum Power Output Maximum Pre-Output Voltage Bass Treble Weight CHASSIS SIZE Width Height Depth NOSEPIECE SIZE Width Height Depth 87.5 108.0 MHz 0.7 V 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB 531 1,602 kHz 25.1 V/28 dB kHz 31.6 V/30 dB 5 20,000 Hz (1 dB) Below measurable limits 0.008% (at 1 kHz) 95 dB (at 1 kHz) 105 dB 85 dB (at 1 kHz) 795 nm CLASS I 14.4 V DC (1116 V allowable) 45 W V/10k ohms +20/-14 dB at 60 Hz 14 dB at 10 kHz 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz) 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") 160 mm (6-1/4") 170 mm (6-11/16") 46 mm (1-13/16") 18 mm (11/16")

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(Bottom side of player)
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 2 to 4 of this manual thoroughly for proper use.

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.

Warning

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.
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.
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.
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 wires insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.
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 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.
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.

Precautions

Be sure to disconnect the cable from the () battery post before installing your CDE-9845RX/CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a shortcircuit. Be sure to connect the colour 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-9845RX/CDE-9843RX/ CDE-9841R to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-9845RX/CDE-9843RX/CDE9841R 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-9845RX/CDE-9843RX/CDE-9841R 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.

Connections
Antenna ISO Antenna Plug JASO Antenna Plug
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN

To vehicle phone

(Blue/White)

REMOTE TURN-ON

To amplifier or equalizer

(Orange) DIMMER

To the instrument cluster illumination lead (CDE-9845RB only)

(Red) IGNITION

To power antenna

(Black) (Blue)

GND POWER ANT

Ignition Key

(Yellow) BATTERY

Battery

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% & ( ) ~ +. , -

(Green)

Rear Left

(Green/Black) (White)

Front Left

(White/Black) (Grey/Black)

Front Right

(Grey) (Violet/Black)

Rear Right

(Violet)

Front or Subwoofers

1 Antenna Receptacle 2 Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black) Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular phone which provides ground shorting when a call is received. 3 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor. 4 Dimmer Lead (Orange) (CDE-9845RB only) This lead may be connected to the vehicles instrument cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicles dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit. 5 Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red) Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicles fuse box or another unused power source which provides (+) 12V only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory position. 6 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. 7 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.
9 ISO Power Supply Connector ! Fuse Holder (10A) " Steering Remote Control Interface Connector To steering remote control interface box. # Front/Subwoofer* Output RCA Connectors
* When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from front speakers. When Subwoofer is set to ON: Output is from Subwoofer.
$ Power Supply Connector % 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 (Violet). ISO Connector (Speaker Output) / RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) : ISO/JASO Antenna Adapter (sold separately) An ISO/JASO antenna adapter may be required, depending on the vehicle.