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FOR CAR USE ONLY/NUR FR AUTOMOBIL GEBRAUCH/POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE UNIQUEMENT/ PARA USO EN AUTOMVILES/SOLO PER LUTILIZZO IN AUTOMOBILE/ENDAST FR BILBRUK

RDS MP3 CD Receiver

CDE-9873RB CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR
OWNERS MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Gertes. MODE DEMPLOI Veuillez lire avant dutiliser cet appareil. MANUAL DE OPERACIN Lalo antes de utilizar este equipo. ISTRUZIONI PER L USO Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il attrezzatura. ANVNDARHANDLEDNING Innan du anvnder utrustningen br du lsa igenom denna anvndarhandledning.
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. 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, 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 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 YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China Designed by ALPINE Japan Printed in China (Y) 68-05946Z85-A 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 ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Phone 02-725-13 15

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ALPINE CDE-9873RB 68-05946Z85-A (EN)
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ENGLISH

Contents Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING.. 3 CAUTION.. 3 PRECAUTIONS.. 3

Sound Setting

Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat... 13 Setting the Bass Control.. 13 Setting the Treble Control. 14 Adjusting the High Pass Filter. 14 Turning Loudness On/Off. 14

Other Functions

Displaying the Text... 15 Using the External Input Terminal (CDE-9873RB only).. 15

Getting Started

Accessory List.. 6 Turning Power On and Off. 6 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel. 6 Initial System Start-Up.. 6 Adjusting Volume.. 6

Sound Customizing

Adjusting Source Signal Levels..16 Subwoofer On and Off..16 Setting the Subwoofer System..16
Listening to Radio.. 7 Presetting Stations Manually.. 7 Presetting Stations Automatically.. 7 Tuning to Preset Stations.. 7

Visual Customizing

Dimmer Control (CDE-9873RB only).16 Scroll Type Setting..16 Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)..16 Demonstration..17
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations.. 8 Recalling Preset RDS Stations.. 8 Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations. 8 PI SEEK Setting.. 9 Receiving Traffic Information. 9 Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio.. 9 Displaying Radio Text.. 9
Playing MP3 Data (PLAY MODE).17

External Device

Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)..17 Setting the AUX+ Mode..17 Setting the AUX NAME mode (CDE-9873RB only)..17

CD/MP3

Playback.. 10 Repeat Play... 10 M.I.X. (Random Play). 11 Searching from CD Text.. 11 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3).. 11 Quick Search.. 12 About MP3... 12

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iPod (Optional)

Playback... 18 Searching for a desired Song. 18 Quick Search... 19 Direct Search Function.. 19 Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Genre/ Composer.. 19 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.). 20 Repeat Play... 20 Displaying the Text... 20

Information

In Case of Difficulty.. 21 Specifications.. 23
Installation and Connections
Warning.. 24 Caution... 24 Precautions.. 24 Installation.. 25 Connections.. 26
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Operating Instructions

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.

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

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.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES 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.

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60C (+140F) and 10C (+14F) 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.
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.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
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.

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.
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.

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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.

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 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

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. ERROR will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc incorrectly. If ERROR continues to be displayed even though the disc has been inserted correctly, 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.

INCORRECT

New Discs
To prevent the CD from jamming, ERROR is displayed if discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use your finger to 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.
Centre Hole Centre Hole New 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.

Outside (Bumps)

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.

Transparent Sheet

Disc Stabilizer
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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
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 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 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 this unit. For details, see pages 12-13. ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back. Apple, the Apple logo and iPod 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

A.SEL/RTN

1 /AF FUNC./SETUP
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same programme.
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 level of the Regional (Local) station being tuned becomes too weak to receive, press the same preset button to tune in a Regional station in other district.
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the lights up. Press 1 Press station. Press 1
/AF to activate the RDS mode. or to tune in the desired RDS
For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio Operation section. The RDS stations can be preset in the F1, F2 and F3 bands only. Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out.
/AF again to deactivate the RDS mode.
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations
Operate the unit while the indicator lights up. If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the indicator goes out. The RDS digital data includes the following: PI Programme Identification PS Programme Service Name AF List of Alternative Frequencies TP Traffic Programme TA Traffic Announcement EON Enhanced Other Networks
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the RDS REGIONAL mode, and then press / /ENT. Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.
In the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps receiving the related local RDS station.
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
Press A.SEL/RTN to return to the previous mode. If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to normal mode automatically.

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PI SEEK Setting

Receiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the PI SEEK mode, and then press / /ENT. Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF. Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so that the TA indicator lights up. Press or to select a traffic information station if necessary.
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 returns to the original source play before the traffic information broadcast began.
When traffic information stations cannot be received:
Receiving Traffic Information
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so that the TA indicator lights up. Press or to select your desired traffic information station.
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the TP indicator lights up. Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast. If traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in the standby mode. When a traffic information broadcast begins, the unit automatically receives it and the display shows TRF-INFO for 5 seconds. When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will automatically set in the standby mode.
In the CD mode: When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic information station of another frequency will be selected automatically. The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other Networks) function in order to keep track of additional alternate frequencies to the AF list. The EON indicator lights up while an RDS EON station is being received. If the station being received does not broadcast the traffic information, the receiver automatically tunes in the related station that broadcasts the traffic information when it occurs.
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds to deactivate the Traffic Information mode.
The TA indicator goes out.

Displaying Radio Text

Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.
If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received, lightly press BAND/TA to skip that traffic information message. The TA mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic information message. If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to the level memorized. In the TA mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.
Press TITLE while receiving FM in the radio mode to select the Radio Text display.

The display will change every time the button is pressed.
If there is PS (Programme Service Name): PS (Programme Service Name)* RADIO TEXT PS (Programme Service Name)
* Press and hold TITLE for at least 2 seconds if PS is displayed in the radio mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.
If there is no PS (Programme Service Name): FREQUENCY RADIO TEXT FREQUENCY
The display shows WAITING for a few seconds, then starts scrolling the text message. If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a text message properly, the display shows NO TEXT.
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/ESC Rotary encoder / /ENT SOURCE/

To eject the disc, press

Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either. If the CD does not eject, press and hold for at least 2 seconds. The DISC IN indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. The CD-player can play discs containing audio data and MP3 data. The track display for MP3 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 Play Display

The folder number and file number will be displayed as described below.

A.SEL/RTN TITLE

F101 T103
Folder number display File number display

Playback

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.
Press TITLE to switch the display. See Displaying the Text (page 15) for information about display switching.

Repeat Play

Press played.
Press CD mode : : Only a track is repeatedly played back.
4 to play back repeatedly the track being
The track (file) will be played repeatedly. When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ switch to the DISC mode. to 4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.
TUNER DISC AUX*1 iPod*2 TUNER
only. Refer to Using the External Input Terminal (page 15). *2 Only when the iPod is connected.

*1 CDE-9873RB

While playing back MP3, press 1 select the desired folder.

Pressing and holding 1 continuously. /AF or

/AF or

MP3 mode :
2 will change folders : Only a file is repeatedly played back. : Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.
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.

To pause playback, press

Pressing /
/ENT again will resume playback.
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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 CD mode : again.
File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3)
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.
During MP3 playback, press search mode.

/ESC to activate the

: The tracks are played back in random sequence.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then press / /ENT.

Folder Name Search mode

: Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence. : The files are played back in random sequence.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder. Press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back the first file in the selected folder.

Searching from CD Text

Tracks can be searched and played by using the CD text on the disc. In the case of discs that do not support text, searches can be made by using the track numbers.
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, press / /ENT. Files in the folder may be searched. Press A.SEL/RTN 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

/ESC during play.

Press 1

2 to select another Folder.
This will set the search mode.
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder. Press / /ENT to play back the selected file.
Turn the Rotary encoder 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 cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds. CD text search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.

DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANUAL
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired SETUP menu, and then press / /ENT.

(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)

FM-LEVEL REGIONAL*1 PI SEEK*2 DIMMER*3 SUBWOOFER (SUBW SYS)*4 PLAY MODE SCROLLTYPE TEXT SCR POWER IC AUX+ SETUP AUX NAME*3 DEMO FM-LEVEL
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 units backlighting is too bright at night. If your vehicle should have a dimmer control for the dashboardlights, never connect the DIM cable (orange) of the radio to this dimmer control.

Scroll Type Setting

SCR TYPE1 / SCR TYPE2 (Initial setting)
*1 Refer to Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations (page 8). *2 Refer to PI SEEK Setting (page 9). *3 CDE-9873RB only. *4 Displayed only when SUBW is ON.
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.
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)
SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)
Adjusting Source Signal Levels
FM-LV HI (Initial setting) / FM-LV LOW
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3 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.
If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is too great, adjust the FM signal level.
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag display.

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.
Each press changes the display. If you want to change the display when the text scroll is set to MANU, press TITLE while the text is scrolling. If the scroll has been completed, press TITLE to scroll the text again. TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME 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.

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.

Press 6.

The songs are played back in random sequence. M.I.X. (Shuffle ALL) (off) M.I.X.
If Shuffle ALL is selected, the selected songs being played back in the search mode are cancelled.
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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.
CD Player not functioning. Out of operating temperature range +50C (+120F) for CD. - Allow the vehicles 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.

No function or display. Vehicles ignition is off. - If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with the vehicles 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.
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.
MP3 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 (pages 12-13), then rewrite in the format supported by this device.
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The sound is not output from the speakers. Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier. - POWER IC is switched to POW ON (page 17).

Indication for iPod Mode

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 Owners Manual of the iPod.
The iPod is not connected. - Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to Connections). Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.

Indication for CD Player

There are no songs in the iPod. - Download songs to the iPod and connect to this unit.
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature. - The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to normal operating range.
There is no podcast data in the iPod. - Download podcast data to the iPod and connect to this unit.
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.
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.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in serious accident.
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:

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Installation

For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location.

Detachable Front Panel

Slide the CDE-9873RB/CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR into the dashboard. When the unit is in place, make sure the locking pins are fully seated in the down position. This can be done by pressing firmly in on the unit while pushing the locking pin down with a small screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel.
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.

Lock Pin

Removal
1. Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push 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.

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Bracket
Rubber Cap (Included) Hex Bolt (Included) Dashboard

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Mounting Sleeve (Included)

Front Frame

Pressure Plates* This unit
* 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). Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard and fix it with the metal shackles.
Screws (M5 8) (Included) This unit
Metal Mounting Strap Screw Mounting Bracket

Hex Nut (M5)

Bolt Stud

This unit

When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-9873RB/ CDE-9871R/CDE-9871RR 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 other leads of the CDE-9873RB/CDE-9871R/ CDE-9871RR according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section.

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