Alpine CDE-100 User manual

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• OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

Operating Instructions
WARNING
Awarning _
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury
or death.
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.
Acaution
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be
performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle
in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do
so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE 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.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING
FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
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.
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +55°C
(+131°F) and -10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.
Moisture Condensation
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service
Station for servicing.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.
Never Attempt the Following
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the
player by the automatic reloading mechanism.
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is
off.
Inserting Discs
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not
attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.
New Discs
To prevent the CD from jamming, the LCD is displayed as error 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.
(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.
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.
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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.
Transparent Sheet
Disc Stabilizer

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 non-standard compact discs, correct performance cannot
be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD-
ReWritables) which have been properly recorded as an audio CD.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC
formatted audio files.
• Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a recording
failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs
which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.
• Use discs with MP3/WMA/AAC files written in a format
compatible with this unit. For details, see “About MP3/WMA/
AAC”.
• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produce sound when played back.
Protecting the USB connection terminal
• Only USB memory can be connected to the USB connection
terminal on this unit. Correct performance using other USB
products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported.
• Do not connect a USB memory over 20 mm wide. Also, avoid
connecting USB memory and Front Aux at the same time.
• If a USB device is inserted in the unit, it projects out and may be
a danger while driving. Use a commercially available USB
standard extension cable, and connect it in a safe way.
• Depending on the connected USB memory device, the unit may
not function or some functions may not be performed.
• The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is
MP3/WMA/AAC.
• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters
may not be correctly displayed.
On Handling USB Memory
• To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.
Read the USB memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal.
Do not subject USB memory to excessive shock.
Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in the water.
• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive
substances are present.
• Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will
not be hindered.
• USB memory may not function correctly at high or low
temperature.
• The USB flash memory supports a maximum of 4 GB per
partition. The unit recognizes only one partition.
• Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB
memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or
state.
• USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory
according to the terms of agreement.
• Depending on the settings of the USB memory type, memory
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display
properly.
• A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be
played back.
• USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a
particular file other than audio in the USB memory, it may take
considerable time before the file is played back or searched.
• The unit can play back “mp3”, “wma” or “m4a” file extensions.
• Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data.
This non-audio data will not be recognised. The resulting
playback may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or
amplifiers.
• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal
computer.
• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.
Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the
USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or 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. revenue-
generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www. mp3licensing.com”
Getting Started
SOURCE/6 Rotary encoder
1 Insert the left 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 right side of the front panel until it locks
firmly into the main unit.
Accessory List
• Head unit.
• Power cable .............
• Mounting sleeve.
• Carrying case.
• Bracket key..—.
• Rubber Cap —..—...
• Bolt Stud...........—....
• Owner's Manual......
Turning Power On and Off _
Press SOURCE/6 to turn on the unit.
• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 18.
Press and hold SOURCE/6 for at least 1 second to turn
off the unit.
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
1 Turn off the unit power.
2 Press £ (Release) at the upper right side until the
front panel pops out.
3 Grasp the right side of the front panel and pull it out.
• 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.
Adjusting Volume
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained. Volume: 0-40
Setting Time _
1 Press and hold VIEW for at least 2 seconds.
The hour indication will blink.
2 Press or to adjust the hours while the time
indication is blinking.
3 When the hour has been adjusted, press VIEW.
The minute indication will blink.
4 Press or to adjust the minutes while the
time indication is blinking.
5 When the minute has been adjusted, press VIEW.
The setting time mode is completed.
• Hold down or to change numbers rapidly.
Controllable with Remote Control
This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine
remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer.
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the
remote-control sensor.
The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the
connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a
malfunction.
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it
may result in malfunction.
Remote control sensor

Radio
SOURCE/(!)
BAND/*-/1|
A.ME
(1 through 6)
Listening to Radio
1 Press SOURCE/6 to select RADIO mode.
2 Press BAND/*7|| repeatedly until the desired radio
band is displayed.
FMI -» FM2 -» FM3 -» AM -» FMI
3 Press or to tune in the desired station.
Press and hold or ‘or a: least 0.5 seconds to seek
station.
Presetting Stations Manually
1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio
station you wish to store in the preset memory.
2 Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish
to store the station.
The selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, presei number and station
frequency memorized.
• /\ total of 24 stations can be stored in the preset memory 16 stations
for each h<md: FMI. I-M2. FM3 and AM).
• If you store a station in a presei memory which already has a Minion,
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.
Presetting Stations Automatically
1 Press BAND/*>/|| repeatedly until the desired radio
band is displayed.
2 Press and hold A.ME for at least 2 seconds.
The frequency on the display continues to change while the
automatic memory is in progress. The radio will automatically
seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band. They
will be stored into preset buttons 1 to 8 in order of signal
strength.
• If no stations are stored, the radio will return to the original station
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.
Tuning to Preset Stations
1 Press BAND/*/|| repeatedly until the desired band
is displayed.
2 Press any one of the station preset buttons
( 1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in
memory.
The display shows the band, oreset number and frequency of
the station selected.
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
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Playback
1 Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
The disc v/ ll be pulled into me unit automatical y. and the
■ ^DiSC IK" indicator lights up.
When a disc is a'reaoy inserted, press SOURCE/6 to switch
to the DISC mode.
The mode wit change every t me the button is pressed.
RADIO -» CD*' -» USB*-’ -> AUX-» RADIO
Displayed only when a disc has been inserted.
* ■ Displayed only when USB memory is connected.
2 While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press ^ or v'
to select the desired folder.
3 Press ! ◄◄ or to select the desired track (file).
Reluming to the beginning of the current track (file):
P-ess \«
Fast backward:
Press and fold
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):
Press
Fast forward:
Press and hold
4 To pause playback, press BAND/*-/||.
Pressing BAND/*-/|| again will resume playback.
5 To eject the disc, press ±.
• Do mu remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than
one disc at a lime. A malfunction may result from doing either.
• The “G&DISC AY" indicator lights up when u disc is inserted.
• Three-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot he used.
• The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data,
WMA data and AAC data.
• WMA files that aiv protected by DRM f Digital Rights Management).
AAC files that are protected hy DRM and Audio files protected by
DRM cannot Ire played on this unit.
• The track display for MP3AVMA/AA C data playback is the file
numbers recorded on the disc.
• The pluyhack time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR
(Variuble Hit Rate) recorded file is played buck.
MP3/WMA/AAC Play Display
The lo'der number arc! file number will be displayed as described
below.
003 - 002
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Folder number File number
display
Press VIEW to switch the display. See "Displaying the Text" for
information about display switching.
Repeat Play
Press 6(RPT) to repeatedly play back the current track.
The " n? RPT” indicator lighis up. and the track (file) will be played
repeatedly.
Press 6(RPT) again to cancel.
Folder Repeat Play (MP3/WMA/AAC)
Press and hold 6(RPT) for at least 2 seconds.
I he " CD FOLDER” and " r~T~) RPT " indicators appear in the
display, and only files in the current folder are repeatedly played
back.
Press and hold 6(RPT) again to cancel.

M.I.X. (Random Play)
Press 4(M.I.X.) in the play or pause mode.
The "GO M.I.X." indicator lights up, and the tracks (files) on the
disc will be played back in random sequence.
Press 4(M.I.X.) again to cancel.
Folder M.I.X. (Random Play) (MP3/
WMA/AAC)
Press and hold 4(M.I.X.) for at least 2 seconds.
The “Co FOLDER" and “GO M.I.X." indicators appear in the
display, and all files in the current folder are played back in random
sequence.
Press and hold 4(M.I.X.) again to cancel.
Scanning Programs
Press 5(SCAN) to activate the scan mode.
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in
succession.
Press 5(SCAN) again to cancel.
Folder Scanning Programs (MP3/WMA/
AAC)
Press and hold 5(SCAN) for at least 2 seconds.
From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in each
folder is played back in sequence.
Press and hold 5(SCAN) again to cancel.
About MP3/WMA/AAC
CAUTION
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including
MP3/WMA/AAC data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it,
whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright
holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by
international treaty.
What is MP3?
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3," is a
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International
Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity
institution of the IEC.
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality.
The MP3 format realises such high compression ratios by
eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human ear or
masked by other sounds.
What is WMA?
WMA, or “Windows Media ™ Audio," is compressed audio data.
WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality
sound with small file sizes.
What is AAC?
AAC is the abbreviation for "Advanced Audio Coding," and is a
basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC
codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the
user's manual for that software.
MP3/WMA/AAC files that are playable on this device have the file
extensions “mp3” / “wma" / "m4a." Files with no extension cannot
be played back (WMA ver. 7-9 are supported). Protected files are
not supported, neither are raw AAC files (using the ".aac"
extension).
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm that
the software being used conforms to the acceptable formats listed
above. It's possible that the format may be unplayable even though
the extension is valid.
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.

Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates
MP3
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
16 kHz. 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
Bit rates: 8 - 320 kbps
WMA
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Bit rates: 64-160 kbps
AAC
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: 16 - 320 kbps
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling
rates.
ID3 tags/WMA tags
This device supports 103 tag and WMA tag.
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display the
title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag
data.
This device can only display up to 64 characters. (Unicoded file
and folder names are up to 32 characters.)
For non-supported characters and symbols an asterisk is
displayed.
If information contains characters other than ID3 tag information,
the audio file may not be played back.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on
the contents.
Producing MP3/WMA/AAC discs
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-
RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 512 files/
folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number of
folders is 255.
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations
described above.
Media supported
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,
and CD-RWs.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or
Level 2.
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to
remember.
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including tne root
directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name is
limited.
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z, a-z, numbers
0-9 and symbols.
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 Mixed-Mode (Audio + Data) but not Multi-
Order of files
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes
them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what is
expected. Verify the writing order in the software's documentation.
The playback order of the folders and files is as follows.
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Folder MP3/WMA/AAC File
The folder No J folder Name will not be displayed if no file is
contained in the folder.
Terminology
Bit rate
This is the "sound" compression rate specified for encoding. The
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
the files.
Sampling rate
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz,
so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The
higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the
larger the volume of data.
Encoding
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into
the specified audio compression format.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
etc., written into MP3/WMA/AACfiles.
Root folder
The root folder (or root directory) is found at the top of the file
system. The root folder contains all folders and files. It is created
automatically for all burned discs.
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with
Track At Once or packet writing.
Sound Setting
Rotary encoder (AUDIO)
SOUND
Adjusting Bass Level/Treble Level/
Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)
1 Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to
choose the desired mode.
Each press changes the mode as follows:
BASS -» TREBLE -» BALANCE -» FADER -» Return to normal
mode
Bass: -12-+12
Treble: -12-+12
Balance: L15 - R15
Fader: R15 - F15
• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the BASS,
TREBLE, BALANCE or FADER mode, the unit automatically returns
to normal mode.
2 Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained in each mode.
Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ)
6 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of
musical source material.
Press SOUND repeatedly until the desired Factory's EQ
type is displayed.
With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will display the
selected equalizer characteristic.
FLAT(OFF) -» ROCK -> POP -> JAZZ -» VOCAL-* CLUB
-» FLAT(OFF)
Apple HFS, UDF1.50, Mixed Mode CD and Enhanced CD (CD-
Extra) are not supported.

Other Functions
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Displaying the Text
Text information, such as the disc name and.ihe track name, will be
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to
display the folder name, the file name and the tag, etc., while playing
MP3/WMA/AAC files.
Press VIEW.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
• To scroll text, press 3f SCROLL).
The display in Radio mode:
FREQUENCY -> CLOCK -> FREQUENCY
The display in CD mode:
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME -> TEXTfDISC NAME)*' ->
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*' -» CLOCK -» TRACK NO./ELAPSED
TIME
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:
FOLDER NO./FILE NO. -> ELAPSED TIME -» FOLDER NAME -»
FILE NAME -> ALBUM NAME* 2 -> SONG NAME* 2 /ARTIST
NAME* 2 -> CLOCK -» FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
The display in AUX mode:
AUX IN —» CLOCK AUX IN
*' Displayed tluring playback of a disc with CD text.
*2 ID3 tag/WMA tan
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information,
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed te.g., song name,
artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.
About “Text"
Text:
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as
“text."
• Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,
depending on the character type.
• "NO TEXT" is displayed if text information cannot be displayed on
this unit.
• The text or tag information may not he correctly displayed,
depending on the contents.
Displaying Time
Press VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed.
Each press changes the display.
For details, see "Displaying the Text”.
• Selecting any radio or CD function while in the clock priority mode
will interrupt the time display momentarily. The fintction selected
will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the
display.
Using the Front AUX Input Terminal
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 3.5a mini-phono plug or 3.50 to 3.5 b mini phono plug).
Press SOURCE/6 , and select the AUX mode to listen to
the portable device.
RADIO -» CD*' -» USB* 2 -» AUX -> RADIO
* Displayed only when a disc has been inserted.
*' Displayed only when USB memory is connected.
Portable player, etc. Main unit
Optional adapter cable (RCA pin
plugs [red, white] 3.5o miniplugs)
or (3.5a miniplugs)
USB memory (Optional)
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Cantrailing USB memory (Optional)
A USB memory device may be connected to this unit. With USB
memory connected, playback of files on the device is controlled from
this unit.
• The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative
only when a USB memory device is connected.
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with the
USB memory (Optional)
If you connect a USB memory device containing MP3/WMA/AAC. you
can play these files on this unit.
1 Press SOURCE/6 to switch to the USB AUDIO
mode.
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.
RADIO -» CD*' -» USB* 2 -> AUX -» RADIO
*' Displayed only when a disc has been inserted.
* 2 Displayed only when USB memory is connected.
2 To pause playback, press BAND/^/ll.
Pressing BAND/^- /|| again will resume the playback.
• The root folder is displayed as "ROOT" in the Folder Name Search
mode.
• This unit plays hack files on a USB memory device with the same
controls and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA/AAC.
For details, refer to "CD/MP3AVMA/AAC".
• Before disconnecting USB memory, be sure to change to another
• The playback lime may not be correctly displayed when a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.
USB Memory Connection (Optional)
1 Open the cover of the USB connection terminal.
2 Connect the USB memory directly to the USB
connection terminal, or via the USB cable.
This unit USB Connection Terminal
USB memory
(Sold Separately)
1 Carefully, pull out the USB memory from the USB
cable or the USB connection terminal.
2 Close the cover of the USB connection terminal.
• Change to a source other than the USB memory mode, then remove
the USB memory. If the USB memory is removed in the USB memory
mode, data may be damaged.
• When removing USB memory, pull it out straight.
• If sound is not output or USB memory is not recognized even when
USB memory is connected, remove USB memory once, then connect
it again.
• Route the USB cable away from other cables, etc.
• After removing the USB memory, close the cover of the USB
connection terminal to prevent dust or foreign objects from entering
and causing a malfunction.
About MP3/WMA/AAC File of USB
Memory
Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then stored to a USB memory,
This unit can recognise up to 999 folders (including root folder) and
255 files per folder stored in USB memory. Playback may not be
performed if a USB memory exceeds the limitations described
above.
Do not make a file's playback time more than 1.000 minutes.
Media supported
This device can play back USB memory media.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB memory device.

Information
In Case of Difficulty
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If
the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the
following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the
unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Basic
No function or display.
• Vehicle’s ignition is off.
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate
with the vehicle’s ignition off.
• Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.
- Check power lead and battery lead connections.
• Blown fuse.
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if
necessary.
Radio
Unable to receive stations.
• No antenna or open connection in cable.
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected; replace the
antenna or cable if necessary.
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.
• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may
not be grounded and connected properly.
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is
properly grounded at its mounting location.
• The antenna may not be the proper length.
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the
antenna with a new one.
Broadcast is noisy.
• The antenna is not the proper length.
- Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.
• The antenna is poorly grounded.
- Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting
location.
CD
CD Player not functioning.
• Out of operating temperature range +70°C (+158°F) for CD.
- Allow the vehicle’s interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.
CD playback sound is wavering.
• Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1
hour).
CD insertion not possible.
• A CD is already in the CD player.
- Eject the CD and remove it.
• The CD is being improperly inserted.
- Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in
the CD Player Operation section.
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.
• The CD has been damaged.
- Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit
can cause damage to the mechanism.
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.
• Improper mounting of the unit.
- Securely re-mount the unit.
• The disc is very dirty.
- Clean the disc.
• The disc has scratches.
- Change the disc.
• The pick-up lens is dirty.
- Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner disc. Consult
your nearest Alpine dealer.
CD playback sound skips without vibration.
• The disc is dirty or scratched.
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.
Error displays (built-in CD player only).
• Mechanical error.
- Press ±. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the
problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer.
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.
• Close session (finalization) has not been performed.
- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.
MP3/WMA/AAC
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.
• Writing error occurred. The MP3AVMA/AAC format is not
compatible.
- Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a
supported format. Refer to "About MP3/WMA/AAC" , then
rewrite in the format supported by this device.
Indication for CD Player
Indication for USB memory

GENERAL
Specifications
FM RADIO SECTION
Tuning Range 87.7-107.9 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity
5 dB/pV (S/N 30 dB)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 27.2 dBf( 12.6 pV/75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity
75 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 62 dB
Stereo Separation 30 dB (at 15 kHz)
Capture Ratio
6.0 dB
AM RADIO SECTION
Tuning Range
530-1,710 kHz
Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 50 pV/27 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Frequency Response
20-20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)
Below measurable limits
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.01% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range
96 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
96 dB (at 1 kHz)
Channel Separation 88 dB (at 1 kHz)
PICKUP
Wave Length 790 nm
Laser Power
CLASS I
USB SECTION
USB Requirements
1.1/2.0 Full Speed
Max. Power Consumption 500 mA
USB Class
Mass Storage
File System
FAT 12/16/32
MP3 Decoding
MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3
WMA Decoding
Windows Media ™ Audio
AAC Decoding
AAC-LC format “.m4a” file
Number of Channels
2-Channel (Stereo)
Frequency Response*
20-20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.01% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range
96 dB (at 1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
96 dB (at 1 kHz)
Channel Separation 88 dB (at 1 kHz)
* Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder
software/bit rate.
FRONT AUX INPUT SECTION
Input Impedance
10 kohms
Allowable External Input
2.0 V
Connector
3.5 mm (p Stereo mini-pin
Power Requirement 14.4 V DC
(11-16 V allowable)
Power Output 18 W RMS x 4*
* Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard
• Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and < 1 % THD+N
• S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage
2 V/47 k ohms
Bass
±12 dB at 100 Hz
Treble
±12 dB at 10 KHz
Weight
1.2 kg (2 lbs. 9oz)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width
178 mm (7")
Height 50 mm (2")
Depth
160 mm (6-5/16")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width
170 mm (6-3/4")
Height
46 mm (1-13/16")
Depth
30mm (1-3/16")
• Due to continuous product improv
ement, specifications and de:
are subject to change without notice.

Installation and Connections
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the
following and “Operating Instructions” of this manual
thoroughly for proper use.
A Warning _
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product
damage.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to
electrical shorts.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or
hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions
so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or
electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING
SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable
control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE
OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.
and results in serious accident.
A Caution _
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer
where you purchased this product to have the work done.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM
SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than
designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat
rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and
damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use
a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by
the metal edge of the hole.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR
DUST.
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of
moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may
result in product failure.
Precautions _
• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (-) battery post before
installing your CDE-100. This will reduce any chance of damage
to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
• 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-100 to the fuse box, make sure
the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-100 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-100 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to
other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may
need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your
authorized Alpine dealer for assistance.
• Be sure to connect the speaker (-) leads to the speaker (-)
terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to
each other or to the vehicle body.
IMPORTANT SERIAL NUMBER:_
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided INSTALLATION DATE:_
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number or the INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:_
engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit. PLACE OF PURCHASE:_
Installation
2
Caution
Do not block the unit's heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If
blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire.
Heat sink
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Caution
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable \
front panel.
If the detachable front pane! is removed during installation, you
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in plac
st be mounted within 30 degrees of the horizontal
1
Rubber Cap
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see
“Removal”).
Chassis
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw f* 1 ) already
attached to the vehicle's chassis.
• For the screw marked “ *2 ”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen
mounting location.
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier to
the corresponding output lead coming from the left
rear of the CDE-100. Connect all other leads of the
CDE-100 according to details described in the
CONNECTIONS section.
3 Slide the CDE-100 into the dashboard until it clicks.
This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will
not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install
the detachable front panel.
Removal
1. Remove the detachable front panel.
2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on
either side. The unit can now be removed from the
mounting sleeve.
3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
cJAPANESE CAR>
(Included)
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw
l* 3 ) already attached to the vehicle's chassis.