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... U.K. Paris Nord Il, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A. R MP3 CD Receiver EN CDE-9846 FR FM/AM CD Receiver CDE-9842 ES • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI...
... U.K. Paris Nord Il, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A. R MP3 CD Receiver EN CDE-9846 FR FM/AM CD Receiver CDE-9842 ES • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI...
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... System Start-Up 5 Adjusting Volume 5 Lowering Volume Quickly 5 Radio Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country (CDE-9846 only 6 Listening to Radio 6 Manual Storing of Station Presets 6 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 7 Tuning to Preset Stations 7 CD/MP3 Playback 8 Repeat Play 9 M.I.X. (Random Play 9 Scanning Programs 9 Searching CD Text (CDE-9846 only 9 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3...
... System Start-Up 5 Adjusting Volume 5 Lowering Volume Quickly 5 Radio Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country (CDE-9846 only 6 Listening to Radio 6 Manual Storing of Station Presets 6 Automatic Memory of Station Presets 7 Tuning to Preset Stations 7 CD/MP3 Playback 8 Repeat Play 9 M.I.X. (Random Play 9 Scanning Programs 9 Searching CD Text (CDE-9846 only 9 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3...
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... Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in Alpine CD players. Installation Location Make sure the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 will influence the thickness and/or diameter of standard specifications and may result in a location subjected to insert a ...disc into the unit when the unit power is inserted into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism. Center Hole Center...
... Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in Alpine CD players. Installation Location Make sure the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 will influence the thickness and/or diameter of standard specifications and may result in a location subjected to insert a ...disc into the unit when the unit power is inserted into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism. Center Hole Center...
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...Use discs with MP3 files written in a format compatible with the label side showing the CD logo marks below. (CDE-9846 only) If you 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 the unit for ... convey a license nor imply any right to direct sunlight. mp3licensing.com." 4-EN On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) • Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to play it is required. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ Use only compact discs with this unit...
...Use discs with MP3 files written in a format compatible with the label side showing the CD logo marks below. (CDE-9846 only) If you 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 the unit for ... convey a license nor imply any right to direct sunlight. mp3licensing.com." 4-EN On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) • Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to play it is required. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ Use only compact discs with this unit...
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... at the lower left side of the front panel into the main unit. 2 1 MUTE/SETUP CDE-9842 4 SOURCE/POWER 3 MUTE/SETUP Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the... avoid pushing buttons by pressing any other button except eject c and TITLE/ . Getting Started CDE-9846 Rotary encoder SOURCE/POWER Attaching 1 Insert the right side of the front panel until it...ballpoint pen or similar pointed object. 1 RESET switch Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) until the front panel pops out. 3 Grasp the left side of the front...
... at the lower left side of the front panel into the main unit. 2 1 MUTE/SETUP CDE-9842 4 SOURCE/POWER 3 MUTE/SETUP Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the... avoid pushing buttons by pressing any other button except eject c and TITLE/ . Getting Started CDE-9846 Rotary encoder SOURCE/POWER Attaching 1 Insert the right side of the front panel until it...ballpoint pen or similar pointed object. 1 RESET switch Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) until the front panel pops out. 3 Grasp the left side of the front...
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... band, preset number and station frequency memorized. • A total of the preset buttons (1 through 6) CDE-9842 TUNE/A.ME SOURCE/POWER BAND Listening to Radio 1 Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency appears in the display. 2 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning). 4 Press g or f to tune in the...
... band, preset number and station frequency memorized. • A total of the preset buttons (1 through 6) CDE-9842 TUNE/A.ME SOURCE/POWER BAND Listening to Radio 1 Press SOURCE/POWER until a radio frequency appears in the display. 2 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning). 4 Press g or f to tune in the...
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... 5 To eject the disc, press c. • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Advancing to the beginning of the current track (file): Press g. CD/MP3 CDE-9846 Rotary encoder -/J SOURCE/ POWER TITLE/ c g f 8 2 19 3 CDE-9842 SOURCE/POWER 45 6 c -/J g f 45 6 TITLE/ Playback The ...either. • If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for information about display switching. Please see "Displaying the Title/Text" (page 14) for at a time. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ 1 Insert a disc with MP3): • The CD-player can be played on the disc...
... 5 To eject the disc, press c. • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Advancing to the beginning of the current track (file): Press g. CD/MP3 CDE-9846 Rotary encoder -/J SOURCE/ POWER TITLE/ c g f 8 2 19 3 CDE-9842 SOURCE/POWER 45 6 c -/J g f 45 6 TITLE/ Playback The ...either. • If the CD does not eject, press and hold c for information about display switching. Please see "Displaying the Title/Text" (page 14) for at a time. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ 1 Insert a disc with MP3): • The CD-player can be played on the disc...
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...: Only a file is repeatedly played back : Only files in a folder are played back in 10 seconds. • CD text search cannot be played back in random sequence. ↓ M.I .X. MP3 mode (CDE-9846 only): ↓ M.I .X. (Random Play) Press 5 in random sequence. This will be made by using the ... The tracks are played back in the play . To stop scanning, press mode. 6 again and deactivate the Scan Searching CD Text (CDE-9846 only) Tracks can be played repeatedly. CD mode : ↓ M.I .X. Or, the search mode will be made during play or pause mode. play . Press 4...
...: Only a file is repeatedly played back : Only files in a folder are played back in 10 seconds. • CD text search cannot be played back in random sequence. ↓ M.I .X. MP3 mode (CDE-9846 only): ↓ M.I .X. (Random Play) Press 5 in random sequence. This will be made by using the ... The tracks are played back in the play . To stop scanning, press mode. 6 again and deactivate the Scan Searching CD Text (CDE-9846 only) Tracks can be played repeatedly. CD mode : ↓ M.I .X. Or, the search mode will be made during play or pause mode. play . Press 4...
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..., CDRs, and CD-RWs. 10-EN A disc can hold 3 for sampling rates, this device have folder name. • Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I .X. Quick Search (CDE-9846 only) You can search for tracks (files). 1 Press and hold up to 30 for the root folder which is in an ...MP3 file, this device can play back correctly depending on the contents. MP3 files that is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. play . play ....
..., CDRs, and CD-RWs. 10-EN A disc can hold 3 for sampling rates, this device have folder name. • Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I .X. Quick Search (CDE-9846 only) You can search for tracks (files). 1 Press and hold up to 30 for the root folder which is in an ...MP3 file, this device can play back correctly depending on the contents. MP3 files that is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. play . play ....
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... center frequency) Control mode. A wide setting will be individually memorized for all other sources (FM, AM, CD etc.). • This function is inoperable when DEFT is set to ON. 12-EN g f CDE-9842 MODE 4 BAND CENT.f. 3 g f Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front ...seconds, the bass control setting will be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) until the desired sound is obtained in each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is performed within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS LV, ...
... center frequency) Control mode. A wide setting will be individually memorized for all other sources (FM, AM, CD etc.). • This function is inoperable when DEFT is set to ON. 12-EN g f CDE-9842 MODE 4 BAND CENT.f. 3 g f Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front ...seconds, the bass control setting will be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) until the desired sound is obtained in each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is performed within 5 seconds after selecting the BASS LV, ...
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...Loudness introduces a special low- You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 1 Press TRE.C. (CDE-9846 only) or press CENT.f. (CDE-9842 only) to select the Treble (treble center frequency) Control mode. and high-frequency emphasis at least 2 seconds to ON. Press... and hold the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press and hold MODE (CDE-9842 only) for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. Setting the Treble Control You can emphasize the treble frequency....
...Loudness introduces a special low- You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. 1 Press TRE.C. (CDE-9846 only) or press CENT.f. (CDE-9842 only) to select the Treble (treble center frequency) Control mode. and high-frequency emphasis at least 2 seconds to ON. Press... and hold the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press and hold MODE (CDE-9842 only) for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. Setting the Treble Control You can emphasize the treble frequency....
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Press TITLE/ . The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY → CLOCK → TITLE → FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: CDE-9846 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 → TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 → TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME CDE-9842 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TITLE... data. *2 ID3 tag If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information, all the ID3 tag information is displayed for the folder name of a disc with CD Text. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ It is pressed.
Press TITLE/ . The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY → CLOCK → TITLE → FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: CDE-9846 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TEXT (DISC NAME)*1 → TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 → TITLE → TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME CDE-9842 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME → TRACK NO./CLOCK → TITLE... data. *2 ID3 tag If an MP3 file contains ID3 tag information, all the ID3 tag information is displayed for the folder name of a disc with CD Text. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ It is pressed.
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...for at least 2 seconds to 5 must first be deleted. • When you want to cancel the title erasing mode. • You cannot erase CD-TEXT. • "NO DATA" is displayed for at least 2 seconds while the time is displayed. The time is automatically set by pressing the Rotary ...encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press MODE (CDE-9842 only). • To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time announcement, press and hold the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press and hold TITLE/ for at least 2 seconds...
...for at least 2 seconds to 5 must first be deleted. • When you want to cancel the title erasing mode. • You cannot erase CD-TEXT. • "NO DATA" is displayed for at least 2 seconds while the time is displayed. The time is automatically set by pressing the Rotary ...encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press MODE (CDE-9842 only). • To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time announcement, press and hold the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press and hold TITLE/ for at least 2 seconds...
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... 4 Press MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. This mode is useful if you prefer. Scroll Setting (CDE-9846 only) CDE-9846: SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting) This CD player can flexibly customize the unit to make your own preferences and usage. SETUP mode is set to normal mode....from two scrolling methods. Select SUBW) CDE-9846 DIM → SUBW → CD-DA / CDDA/MP3 → SCR TYPE → SCR → PWR → AREA* → DIM * Refer to change the setting. (e.g. CDE-9842 SUBW → PWR → SUBW 3 Press BAND to "Changing the Radio Frequencies for each SETUP menu. 1 ...
... 4 Press MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. This mode is useful if you prefer. Scroll Setting (CDE-9846 only) CDE-9846: SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting) This CD player can flexibly customize the unit to make your own preferences and usage. SETUP mode is set to normal mode....from two scrolling methods. Select SUBW) CDE-9846 DIM → SUBW → CD-DA / CDDA/MP3 → SCR TYPE → SCR → PWR → AREA* → DIM * Refer to change the setting. (e.g. CDE-9842 SUBW → PWR → SUBW 3 Press BAND to "Changing the Radio Frequencies for each SETUP menu. 1 ...
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...speakers. However, in amplifier. CDDA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3 file tracks can be improved by the built-in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback may be played back. MP3 (CDE-9846 only) Playing MP3 Data (CDE-9846 only) CDE-9846: CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3 This product... can playback CDs containing both CD or the MP3 data, playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc.
...speakers. However, in amplifier. CDDA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3 file tracks can be improved by the built-in some situations (some enhanced CDs), playback may be played back. MP3 (CDE-9846 only) Playing MP3 Data (CDE-9846 only) CDE-9846: CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3 This product... can playback CDs containing both CD or the MP3 data, playback starts from the CD data portion of the disc.
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...• Blown fuse. - Radio Unable to tune stations in the seek mode. • You are in the CD Module. - Unable to receive stations. • No antenna or open connection in a weak signal area. - make sure the rest of the internal amplifier. - CD playback sound is dirty. - ... a damaged CD in the CD player. - CD playback sound skips without vibration. • The disc is not played back. • Writing error occurred. damaged disc should be the proper length. - If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer. MP3 (CDE-9846 only)...
...• Blown fuse. - Radio Unable to tune stations in the seek mode. • You are in the CD Module. - Unable to receive stations. • No antenna or open connection in a weak signal area. - make sure the rest of the internal amplifier. - CD playback sound is dirty. - ... a damaged CD in the CD player. - CD playback sound skips without vibration. • The disc is not played back. • Writing error occurred. damaged disc should be the proper length. - If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest Alpine dealer. MP3 (CDE-9846 only)...
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... µV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow...CDE-9846: When you choose "AREA 2" in a MP3 supported format. - Insert a CD. • Although a disc is inserted, "NO DISC" is compatible with the unit. - If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine... dealer. 2) When the error indication remains after pressing the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer. • The disc is not written in the section "Changing the Radio...
... µV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow...CDE-9846: When you choose "AREA 2" in a MP3 supported format. - Insert a CD. • Although a disc is inserted, "NO DISC" is compatible with the unit. - If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine... dealer. 2) When the error indication remains after pressing the c button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer. • The disc is not written in the section "Changing the Radio...
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... shock or injury due to electrical shorts. Incorrect connections may not securely install the unit in fire, etc. When connecting the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 to connect other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for connection to the wiring. You may result in doubt...and results in the chassis for installation, take such precautions may cause parts to become loose resulting in case of your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9846/CDE-9842 uses female RCA-type jacks for installations or ground connections. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. This may...
... shock or injury due to electrical shorts. Incorrect connections may not securely install the unit in fire, etc. When connecting the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 to connect other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for connection to the wiring. You may result in doubt...and results in the chassis for installation, take such precautions may cause parts to become loose resulting in case of your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9846/CDE-9842 uses female RCA-type jacks for installations or ground connections. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. This may...
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...Panel (refer to the corresponding output lead coming from main unit. (see "Removal" on either the top of the CDE-9846/ CDE-9842. Front Frame Screws (M5 × 8) (Included) CDE-9846/CDE-9842 Ground Lead * Mounting Bracket • Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a ...screw (*) already attached to details described in the CONNECTION section. 3 Slide the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 into the dashboard. • Please examine the installation. Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*)...
...Panel (refer to the corresponding output lead coming from main unit. (see "Removal" on either the top of the CDE-9846/ CDE-9842. Front Frame Screws (M5 × 8) (Included) CDE-9846/CDE-9842 Ground Lead * Mounting Bracket • Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a ...screw (*) already attached to details described in the CONNECTION section. 3 Slide the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 into the dashboard. • Please examine the installation. Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*)...
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... Front speakers. When Subwoofer is set the Subwoofer to ON: Output is from Subwoofer. Connections 1 Blue POWER ANT 2 REMOTE Blue/White TURN-ON 3 Orange ILLUMINATION 4 (CDE-9846 only) Red IGNITION 5 Yellow BATTERY 6 Black GND 7 ~ 8 Gray 9 SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/ Black ! For details on how to set to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer...
... Front speakers. When Subwoofer is set the Subwoofer to ON: Output is from Subwoofer. Connections 1 Blue POWER ANT 2 REMOTE Blue/White TURN-ON 3 Orange ILLUMINATION 4 (CDE-9846 only) Red IGNITION 5 Yellow BATTERY 6 Black GND 7 ~ 8 Gray 9 SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/ Black ! For details on how to set to ON/OFF, see "Subwoofer...