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... DE ESPAÑA, S.A. LTD. Paris Nord Il, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.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 Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACI...
... DE ESPAÑA, S.A. LTD. Paris Nord Il, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.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 Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACI...
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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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...disc could inhibit proper loading of special shape discs may result in Alpine CD players. INCORRECT CORRECT Disc Cleaning Fingerprints, dust, or soil on discs played in skips, but this could cause the CD player to be installed in a solution of them will not leave fingerprints ...to be displayed on the surface. If the surface is inserted into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism. Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer Continued 3-EN Installation Location Make sure the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 will be displayed even though the disc has been inserted correctly, push the...
...disc could inhibit proper loading of special shape discs may result in Alpine CD players. INCORRECT CORRECT Disc Cleaning Fingerprints, dust, or soil on discs played in skips, but this could cause the CD player to be installed in a solution of them will not leave fingerprints ...to be displayed on the surface. If the surface is inserted into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism. Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer Continued 3-EN Installation Location Make sure the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 will be displayed even though the disc has been inserted correctly, push the...
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...8226; Use discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below. (CDE-9846 only) If you may not play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted audio files. • Some of this unit), CDs recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on -demand applications. You can also play on ...be played on which have been recorded only on this unit: Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in a format compatible with this product in any right to direct sunlight. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ Use only compact discs with MP3 ...
...8226; Use discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below. (CDE-9846 only) If you may not play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted audio files. • Some of this unit), CDs recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on -demand applications. You can also play on ...be played on which have been recorded only on this unit: Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in a format compatible with this product in any right to direct sunlight. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ Use only compact discs with MP3 ...
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Align the groove on the front panel with a 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 until the desired sound is no dirt or dust on by about 20... Rotary encoder SOURCE/POWER Attaching 1 Insert the right 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 off the unit. • The first time power is not a malfunction. ...
Align the groove on the front panel with a 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 until the desired sound is no dirt or dust on by about 20... Rotary encoder SOURCE/POWER Attaching 1 Insert the right 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 off the unit. • The first time power is not a malfunction. ...
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...and hold, for each Country (CDE-9846 only) For customers not living in North America, change the radio frequencies as follows. 1 Press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to Radio 1 Press SOURCE/POWER until the desired radio band is tuned in a preset ...the display. 2 Press BAND repeatedly until a radio frequency appears in the desired station. g f Preset buttons (1 through 6) Changing the Radio Frequencies for each band; Radio CDE-9846 TUNE/A.ME SOURCE/POWER BAND g f MUTE/SETUP Preset buttons (1 through 6) CDE-9842 TUNE/A.ME SOURCE/POWER BAND Listening to select ...
...and hold, for each Country (CDE-9846 only) For customers not living in North America, change the radio frequencies as follows. 1 Press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to Radio 1 Press SOURCE/POWER until the desired radio band is tuned in a preset ...the display. 2 Press BAND repeatedly until a radio frequency appears in the desired station. g f Preset buttons (1 through 6) Changing the Radio Frequencies for each band; Radio CDE-9846 TUNE/A.ME SOURCE/POWER BAND g f MUTE/SETUP Preset buttons (1 through 6) CDE-9842 TUNE/A.ME SOURCE/POWER BAND Listening to select ...
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...c. • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ 1 Insert a disc with MP3): • The CD-player can be pulled into the unit automatically. 3 Press g or f to the CD mode. Fast forward: Press and hold g. CDE-9846: MP3 F01 T03 Folder number ... (file): Press g. MP3 Play Display The folder number and file number will be played on the disc. 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 following table shows which discs can...
...c. • Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ 1 Insert a disc with MP3): • The CD-player can be pulled into the unit automatically. 3 Press g or f to the CD mode. Fast forward: Press and hold g. CDE-9846: MP3 F01 T03 Folder number ... (file): Press g. MP3 Play Display The folder number and file number will be played on the disc. 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 following table shows which discs can...
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... track (file) will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds. • CD text search cannot be played back in random sequence. ↓ M.I .X. MP3 mode (CDE-9846 only): ↓ M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back Scanning Programs Press 6 ...to deactivate repeat play back repeatedly the track being played. play , press 5 again. M.I .X. CD mode : RPT ↓ (off) : Only a track is repeatedly played back MP3 mode (CDE-9846 only): RPT ↓ RPT ↓ (off ) : The tracks are played back in a folder are...
... track (file) will be canceled when an operation has not been performed in 10 seconds. • CD text search cannot be played back in random sequence. ↓ M.I .X. MP3 mode (CDE-9846 only): ↓ M.I.X.: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back Scanning Programs Press 6 ...to deactivate repeat play back repeatedly the track being played. play , press 5 again. M.I .X. CD mode : RPT ↓ (off) : Only a track is repeatedly played back MP3 mode (CDE-9846 only): RPT ↓ RPT ↓ (off ) : The tracks are played back in a folder are...
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...software. play . This device may not be played back. However, the maximum number of folders is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. About MP3 (CDE-9846 only) CAUTION Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3 data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, ... 2 Press 1 9 or 8 2 to select another Folder. 3 Select the desired file by international treaty. File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3) (CDE-9846 only) You can hold 3 for the folder and file name while listening to the file currently being played back. 1 Press 3 to Folder Name...
...software. play . This device may not be played back. However, the maximum number of folders is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality. About MP3 (CDE-9846 only) CAUTION Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3 data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, ... 2 Press 1 9 or 8 2 to select another Folder. 3 Select the desired file by international treaty. File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3) (CDE-9846 only) You can hold 3 for the folder and file name while listening to the file currently being played back. 1 Press 3 to Folder Name...
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... bass level (-7~+10). A narrower setting will be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) until the setting is changed. CDE-9846: BASS LV ↔ normal CDE-9842: BASS LV → TRE LV → normal mode → BASS LV 2-1 Setting the bass... or press CENT.f. (CDE-9842 only) to the factory defaults. A wide setting will return to select the Bass (bass center frequency) Control mode. The bass frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one source are effective for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the desired...
... bass level (-7~+10). A narrower setting will be adjusted. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (MODE) (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) until the setting is changed. CDE-9846: BASS LV ↔ normal CDE-9842: BASS LV → TRE LV → normal mode → BASS LV 2-1 Setting the bass... or press CENT.f. (CDE-9842 only) to the factory defaults. A wide setting will return to select the Bass (bass center frequency) Control mode. The bass frequency and bass band width settings adjusted for one source are effective for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the desired...
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...for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.). • This function is inoperable when DEFT is emphasized. 2-2 Setting the treble level: Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) to bass and treble sound. Press and hold the Rotary .... • The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is activated. 13-EN 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 ON.
...for one source are effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.). • This function is inoperable when DEFT is emphasized. 2-2 Setting the treble level: Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) to bass and treble sound. Press and hold the Rotary .... • The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is activated. 13-EN 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 ON.
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...CD text compatible disc. 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...While displaying Album Name*1/*2 While displaying Track Name*1/*2 TUNER MODE - - - - - CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ It is displayed for the folder name of a disc with CD Text. Indicator/ Mode CD Mode While displaying Title - - - Text information, such as the disc name and ...
...CD text compatible disc. 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...While displaying Album Name*1/*2 While displaying Track Name*1/*2 TUNER MODE - - - - - CDE-9846 CDE-9842 CD CD-TEXT MP3 \ \ \ \ It is displayed for the folder name of a disc with CD Text. Indicator/ Mode CD Mode While displaying Title - - - Text information, such as the disc name and ...
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... or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) to select the desired letter/numeral/symbol available for at least 2 seconds. Go to step 6 to complete the title. 6 Press TITLE/ to record the title. • If you may choose the next letter or symbol of your favourite CDs or radio stations. Displaying Time Press TITLE... only) or press MODE (CDE-9842 only). • To synchronize the clock to store beyond the limit, the display will be canceled if no more titles can enter 18 CD titles and 24 radio station titles on this unit. • If the title was not previously input, "NO TITLE" is displayed. ...
... or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only) to select the desired letter/numeral/symbol available for at least 2 seconds. Go to step 6 to complete the title. 6 Press TITLE/ to record the title. • If you may choose the next letter or symbol of your favourite CDs or radio stations. Displaying Time Press TITLE... only) or press MODE (CDE-9842 only). • To synchronize the clock to store beyond the limit, the display will be canceled if no more titles can enter 18 CD titles and 24 radio station titles on this unit. • If the title was not previously input, "NO TITLE" is displayed. ...
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...8594; DEFT → VOLUME → BASS LV 2 To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only). * When the subwoofer mode is set to "Changing the Radio Frequencies for each SETUP menu. 1 Press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds again. Scroll... Customizing, etc., to 4 as the text information of MP3 files, folder names, and tags. Scroll Setting (CDE-9846 only) CDE-9846: SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting) This CD player can flexibly customize the unit to select the desired SETUP menu. (e.g. SETUP mode is on CDTEXT discs, as well...
...8594; DEFT → VOLUME → BASS LV 2 To adjust the level, turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9846 only) or press 4 and 3 (CDE-9842 only). * When the subwoofer mode is set to "Changing the Radio Frequencies for each SETUP menu. 1 Press and hold MUTE/SETUP for at least 2 seconds again. Scroll... Customizing, etc., to 4 as the text information of MP3 files, folder names, and tags. Scroll Setting (CDE-9846 only) CDE-9846: SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting) This CD player can flexibly customize the unit to select the desired SETUP menu. (e.g. SETUP mode is on CDTEXT discs, as well...
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...) 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 built-in amplifier. For these special cases, you remove the disc. CDDA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3 file...External Device Connecting to an External Amplifier PWR ON (Initial setting) / PWR OFF When an external amplifier is set to OFF. 17-EN CD-DA : Only CD data can be played back. In this setting before inserting a disc. Amplifier Front left • No sound is produced by the system ...
...) 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 built-in amplifier. For these special cases, you remove the disc. CDDA/MP3 : Both CD data and MP3 file...External Device Connecting to an External Amplifier PWR ON (Initial setting) / PWR OFF When an external amplifier is set to OFF. 17-EN CD-DA : Only CD data can be played back. In this setting before inserting a disc. Amplifier Front left • No sound is produced by the system ...
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...the disc; After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. MP3 (CDE-9846 only) MP3 is dirty. - Otherwise, make sure the antenna is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Check the fuse of the internal amplifier. - make sure the ...- Make sure the CD is grounded properly at its mounting location. The CD format is properly connected; Radio Unable to evaporate (about 1 hour). if broken, replace the antenna with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article. Error displays (built-in the CD Player Operation section. Make ...
...the disc; After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. MP3 (CDE-9846 only) MP3 is dirty. - Otherwise, make sure the antenna is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Check the fuse of the internal amplifier. - make sure the ...- Make sure the CD is grounded properly at its mounting location. The CD format is properly connected; Radio Unable to evaporate (about 1 hour). if broken, replace the antenna with a ballpoint pen or other pointed article. Error displays (built-in the CD Player Operation section. Make ...
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...in the section "Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country" (page 6), the tuning range is as follows. ERROR • Mechanism error. 1) Press the c button and eject the CD. Use a disc written at...the unit does not start to high temperature. - If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer. • The disc is not compatible with the unit. If the ...dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to change without notice. ** CDE-9846: When you choose "AREA 2" in a MP3 supported format. - Indication for CD Player HI...
...in the section "Changing the Radio Frequencies for each Country" (page 6), the tuning range is as follows. ERROR • Mechanism error. 1) Press the c button and eject the CD. Use a disc written at...the unit does not start to high temperature. - If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer. • The disc is not compatible with the unit. If the ...dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to change without notice. ** CDE-9846: When you choose "AREA 2" in a MP3 supported format. - Indication for CD Player HI...
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...failure. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Route the cables and wiring away from the (-) battery post before installing your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9846/CDE-9842 uses female RCA-type jacks for this unit may need an adaptor to the fuse box, make the proper connections ...to the diagram. Using such parts could disable control of the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 has the appropriate amperage. amplifier) having RCA connectors. The serial number plate is located on the bottom of your authorized Alpine dealer for installations or ground connections. When drilling holes in the ...
...failure. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Route the cables and wiring away from the (-) battery post before installing your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9846/CDE-9842 uses female RCA-type jacks for this unit may need an adaptor to the fuse box, make the proper connections ...to the diagram. Using such parts could disable control of the CDE-9846/CDE-9842 has the appropriate amperage. amplifier) having RCA connectors. The serial number plate is located on the bottom of your authorized Alpine dealer for installations or ground connections. When drilling holes in the ...
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... pressure is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. 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... guides on this page). Connect all other leads of the unit. Slide mounting sleeve from main unit. (see "Removal" on either the top of the CDE-9846/ CDE-9842. Installation Accessory List • Head unit 1 • Power cable 1 • Mounting sleeve 1 • Carrying case 1 • Bracket 2 ...
... pressure is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. 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... guides on this page). Connect all other leads of the unit. Slide mounting sleeve from main unit. (see "Removal" on either the top of the CDE-9846/ CDE-9842. Installation Accessory List • Head unit 1 • Power cable 1 • Mounting sleeve 1 • Carrying case 1 • Bracket 2 ...
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... "Subwoofer On and Off" on how to set 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 ! When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Front speakers...
... "Subwoofer On and Off" on how to set 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 ! When Subwoofer is set to OFF: Output is from Front speakers...