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... (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only 10 Sound Setting Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat 12 Setting the Bass Control 12 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 SETUP Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off 16 Visual Customizing (CDE-9845/CDE...
... (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only 10 Sound Setting Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat 12 Setting the Bass Control 12 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 SETUP Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off 16 Visual Customizing (CDE-9845/CDE...
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... servicing. 2-EN HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for repairing. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to do so may result in fire, etc. Viewing the display...
... servicing. 2-EN HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for repairing. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to do so may result in fire, etc. Viewing the display...
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...; Excessive dust • Excessive vibrations 3-EN Use of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again. Using such accessories can cause the disc to skip. Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer Continued Installation Location Make sure the CDE-9845/CDE-9843/CDE-9841 will not be installed in skips, but this could cause the CD player to be out of mild neutral...
...; Excessive dust • Excessive vibrations 3-EN Use of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert the disc again. Using such accessories can cause the disc to skip. Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer Continued Installation Location Make sure the CDE-9845/CDE-9843/CDE-9841 will not be installed in skips, but this could cause the CD player to be out of mild neutral...
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... be turned on , the volume will instantly lower the volume level by mistake. Pressing MUTE/SETUP again will decrease by pressing any other button except eject c and TITLE . Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the MUTE mode. Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc. 1 Turn off the unit. • The first time power is obtained. Press MUTE/SETUP to turn off the unit power. 2 Remove the detachable front panel. 3 Press RESET...
... be turned on , the volume will instantly lower the volume level by mistake. Pressing MUTE/SETUP again will decrease by pressing any other button except eject c and TITLE . Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to activate the MUTE mode. Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc. 1 Turn off the unit. • The first time power is obtained. Press MUTE/SETUP to turn off the unit power. 2 Remove the detachable front panel. 3 Press RESET...
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... display shows the band, preset no. Holding down g or f will be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; and station frequency memorized. • A total of the preset buttons (1 through 6) Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) For customers not living in . The selected station is Distance mode. Manual mode: The frequency is tuned in North America, change the setting. Radio CDE-9845 SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER A.ME BAND Rotary encoder g f MUTE/SETUP Preset buttons (1 through 6) CDE-9843 SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER...
... display shows the band, preset no. Holding down g or f will be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; and station frequency memorized. • A total of the preset buttons (1 through 6) Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) For customers not living in . The selected station is Distance mode. Manual mode: The frequency is tuned in North America, change the setting. Radio CDE-9845 SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER A.ME BAND Rotary encoder g f MUTE/SETUP Preset buttons (1 through 6) CDE-9843 SOURCE/ TUNE/ POWER...
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... 6 strong stations in memory. Station Title Search Function (CDE-9845 only) If the title of a radio station is entered, you were listening to change while the automatic memory is in preset location no. 1. • If no title, "NO TITLE" is displayed for 2 seconds. The tuner will be stored into buttons 1 to Title Search mode. When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner goes to the station stored...
... 6 strong stations in memory. Station Title Search Function (CDE-9845 only) If the title of a radio station is entered, you were listening to change while the automatic memory is in preset location no. 1. • If no title, "NO TITLE" is displayed for 2 seconds. The tuner will be stored into buttons 1 to Title Search mode. When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner goes to the station stored...
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... Folder number File number display display Elapsed time CDE-9843: MP3 F01 T03 Folder number File number display display • If the folder number or file number are three figures, "F" or "T" is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER to switch to select the desired folder. Pressing and holding 8 or 9 will be played back on this unit. • The track display for information about display switching. Pressing -/J again will resume playback. 5 To eject the disc...
... Folder number File number display display Elapsed time CDE-9843: MP3 F01 T03 Folder number File number display display • If the folder number or file number are three figures, "F" or "T" is already inserted, press SOURCE/POWER to switch to select the desired folder. Pressing and holding 8 or 9 will be played back on this unit. • The track display for information about display switching. Pressing -/J again will resume playback. 5 To eject the disc...
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...; BASS BASS: -7 ~ +10 TREBLE: -7 ~ +7 Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15 Balance : L15 ~ R15 Fader : R15 ~ F15 Defeat : ON/OFF Volume : 0 ~ 35 • If the Rotary encoder is changed. MODE f 3 Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat 1 Press the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press MODE (CDE-9841 only) repeatedly to select the Bass (bass center frequency) Control mode. f CDE-9841 SOURCE/ POWER BAND 4 g CENTER f. CDE-9845/CDE-9843: BASS ↔ normal CDE-9841: BASS → TREBLE → normal mode → BASS 2-1 Setting...
...; BASS BASS: -7 ~ +10 TREBLE: -7 ~ +7 Subwoofer : 0 ~ +15 Balance : L15 ~ R15 Fader : R15 ~ F15 Defeat : ON/OFF Volume : 0 ~ 35 • If the Rotary encoder is changed. MODE f 3 Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/ Defeat 1 Press the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press MODE (CDE-9841 only) repeatedly to select the Bass (bass center frequency) Control mode. f CDE-9841 SOURCE/ POWER BAND 4 g CENTER f. CDE-9845/CDE-9843: BASS ↔ normal CDE-9841: BASS → TREBLE → normal mode → BASS 2-1 Setting...
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... f. (CDE-9841 only) to bass and treble sound. Turning Loudness On/Off (CDE-9843/CDE-9841 only) Loudness introduces a special low- The display shows "LD" when the loudness mode is set to select the desired treble level (-7~+7). Setting the BBE Mode (CDE-9845 only) BBE makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will be able to reproduce the music...
... f. (CDE-9841 only) to bass and treble sound. Turning Loudness On/Off (CDE-9843/CDE-9841 only) Loudness introduces a special low- The display shows "LD" when the loudness mode is set to select the desired treble level (-7~+7). Setting the BBE Mode (CDE-9845 only) BBE makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The FM radio, CD, and MP3, will be able to reproduce the music...
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... change every time the button is ignored. The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY → CLOCK → TITLE → FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: CDE-9845/CDE-9843 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 → TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 → TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME CDE-9841 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME The display in MP3/WMA mode: CDE-9845...
... change every time the button is ignored. The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY → CLOCK → TITLE → FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: CDE-9845/CDE-9843 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 → TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 → TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME CDE-9841 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME The display in MP3/WMA mode: CDE-9845...
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... (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press MODE (CDE-9841 only) to scroll the Text information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode). • "NO SUPPORT" (CDE-9845 only) or "NO SUPRT" (CDE-9843/ CDE-9841 only) is displayed when the desired text information cannot be displayed on , press TITLE to input the CD and radio station name (page 15). The time can also be manually set...
... (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) or press MODE (CDE-9841 only) to scroll the Text information only once (TEXT DISPLAY, FOLDER NAME DISPLAY, FILE NAME DISPLAY or TAG DISPLAY mode). • "NO SUPPORT" (CDE-9845 only) or "NO SUPRT" (CDE-9843/ CDE-9841 only) is displayed when the desired text information cannot be displayed on , press TITLE to input the CD and radio station name (page 15). The time can also be manually set...
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... again. g f MODE MUTE/SETUP 16-EN CDE-9841 SUBW → PWR → SUBW 3 Press BAND to normal mode. The display returns to change the setting. (e.g. Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF When the subwoofer is ON. *2 Refer to "Listening to Radio" (page 6). BASS → TREBLE → SUBWOOFER → BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT → VOLUME → BASS 2 To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/ CDE-9843...
... again. g f MODE MUTE/SETUP 16-EN CDE-9841 SUBW → PWR → SUBW 3 Press BAND to normal mode. The display returns to change the setting. (e.g. Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF When the subwoofer is ON. *2 Refer to "Listening to Radio" (page 6). BASS → TREBLE → SUBWOOFER → BALANCE → FADER → DEFEAT → VOLUME → BASS 2 To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9845/ CDE-9843...
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... CD and MP3/WMA data. CDE-9845: Amplifier Amplifier Front left Front right Rear left Rear right CDE-9843/CDE-9841: Amplifier Front left • No sound is connected, sound quality can be scrolled. Demonstration (CDE-9845 only) DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting) This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display and sound. • To quit Demo mode, set . For these special cases, you remove the disc. CDDA : Only CD data can input the audio of a connected external device...
... CD and MP3/WMA data. CDE-9845: Amplifier Amplifier Front left Front right Rear left Rear right CDE-9843/CDE-9841: Amplifier Front left • No sound is connected, sound quality can be scrolled. Demonstration (CDE-9845 only) DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting) This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display and sound. • To quit Demo mode, set . For these special cases, you remove the disc. CDDA : Only CD data can input the audio of a connected external device...
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... supported by this device. * CDE-9845 is switched to cool. Check power lead and battery lead connections. • Blown fuse. - Make sure the antenna is very dirty. - CD CD Player not functioning. • Out of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. Securely re-mount the unit. • The disc is fully extended; Change the disc. • The pick-up lens is dirty or scratched. - CD playback sound...
... supported by this device. * CDE-9845 is switched to cool. Check power lead and battery lead connections. • Blown fuse. - Make sure the antenna is very dirty. - CD CD Player not functioning. • Out of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. Securely re-mount the unit. • The disc is fully extended; Change the disc. • The pick-up lens is dirty or scratched. - CD playback sound...
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... supported format. - Remove the disc by pressing c, press the RESET switch (refer to play back non-copy-protected files. If the disc still cannot be ejected by following these steps: Press the c button again for CD Player HI TEMP • Protective circuit is compatible with the unit. - UNSUPORT (CDE-9843 only) • The disc is displayed and the unit does not start to page 5) and press c again. Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning...
... supported format. - Remove the disc by pressing c, press the RESET switch (refer to play back non-copy-protected files. If the disc still cannot be ejected by following these steps: Press the c button again for CD Player HI TEMP • Protective circuit is compatible with the unit. - UNSUPORT (CDE-9843 only) • The disc is displayed and the unit does not start to page 5) and press c again. Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning...
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... unit. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to the speaker (-) terminal. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your ALPINE dealer. • The CDE-9845/CDE-9843/CDE-9841 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other or to do so may cause parts to provide power for this unit. When in fire. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Using such parts...
... unit. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to the speaker (-) terminal. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your ALPINE dealer. • The CDE-9845/CDE-9843/CDE-9841 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other or to do so may cause parts to provide power for this unit. When in fire. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Using such parts...
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... 16. 22-EN Connections 1 Blue POWER ANT 2 REMOTE Blue/White TURN-ON 3 Orange ILLUMINATION 4 (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) Red IGNITION 5 Yellow BATTERY 6 Black GND 7 (), -: CDE-9845 only) ) + - ~ 8 Gray 9 SPEAKER RIGHT Gray/ FRONT Black ! When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Subwoofer. Violet/ Black " SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet # Green $ SPEAKER LEFT REAR Green/ Black % SPEAKER LEFT FRONT White/ Black & White ( , (CDE-9845 only) , Antenna To power antenna To amplifier or equalizer To the instrument...
... 16. 22-EN Connections 1 Blue POWER ANT 2 REMOTE Blue/White TURN-ON 3 Orange ILLUMINATION 4 (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) Red IGNITION 5 Yellow BATTERY 6 Black GND 7 (), -: CDE-9845 only) ) + - ~ 8 Gray 9 SPEAKER RIGHT Gray/ FRONT Black ! When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Subwoofer. Violet/ Black " SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet # Green $ SPEAKER LEFT REAR Green/ Black % SPEAKER LEFT FRONT White/ Black & White ( , (CDE-9845 only) , Antenna To power antenna To amplifier or equalizer To the instrument...
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1 Antenna Receptacle 2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your amplifier or signal processor. 4 Illumination Lead (Orange) (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument cluster illumination lead. Make sure the connection is made to the remote turn-on lead of audio from the unit as a portable player), using the sheet metal screw provided. 8 Power Supply Connector 9 Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead...
1 Antenna Receptacle 2 Power Antenna Lead (Blue) Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your amplifier or signal processor. 4 Illumination Lead (Orange) (CDE-9845/CDE-9843 only) This lead may be connected to the vehicle's instrument cluster illumination lead. Make sure the connection is made to the remote turn-on lead of audio from the unit as a portable player), using the sheet metal screw provided. 8 Power Supply Connector 9 Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead...
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... heads are covered by the installation center. [HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE: Should the product require service, please call the following number for one of any questions, please contact your Alpine car audio product has been installed in the Owner's manual. 3 Damage caused by act of God, including without Alpine's consent. 8 Any product not distributed by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, improper connections, improper operation...
... heads are covered by the installation center. [HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE: Should the product require service, please call the following number for one of any questions, please contact your Alpine car audio product has been installed in the Owner's manual. 3 Damage caused by act of God, including without Alpine's consent. 8 Any product not distributed by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, improper connections, improper operation...
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For easy on-line registration, go to "\flfw'\f'Woalpine-usa.com/registration" Thank you bye-mail? 1. DYes 2. D No aw: w ::J: E-mail Address May we contact you at this address? 1. Customer Care Registration li,ccii+J.l0if. First name: Last name: _ Home address Street address City State/Provo Zip Code May we contact you for choosing Alpine! DYes 2. DYes 2. ffffblLPINE. D No Phone number May we can serve you at this number? 1. Please register your product with us so we contact you better. D No ..J e
For easy on-line registration, go to "\flfw'\f'Woalpine-usa.com/registration" Thank you bye-mail? 1. DYes 2. D No aw: w ::J: E-mail Address May we contact you at this address? 1. Customer Care Registration li,ccii+J.l0if. First name: Last name: _ Home address Street address City State/Provo Zip Code May we contact you for choosing Alpine! DYes 2. DYes 2. ffffblLPINE. D No Phone number May we can serve you at this number? 1. Please register your product with us so we contact you better. D No ..J e