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.... 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A. R MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver EN CDE-9874 FR MP3 CD Receiver CDE-9872 ES • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment...
.... 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A. R MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver EN CDE-9874 FR MP3 CD Receiver CDE-9872 ES • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment...
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... Quickly 7 Setting Time 7 Radio Listening to Radio 7 Presetting Stations Manually 8 Presetting Stations Automatically 8 Tuning to Preset Stations 8 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Playback 8 Repeat Play 9 M.I.X. (Random Play 9 Searching for CD Text 9 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC 10 Quick Search (CDE-9874 only 10 About MP3...High Pass Filter 13 Other Functions Displaying the Text 14 Displaying Time 14 Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only 15 SETUP Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only) Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN) ......16 Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off 16 ...
... Quickly 7 Setting Time 7 Radio Listening to Radio 7 Presetting Stations Manually 8 Presetting Stations Automatically 8 Tuning to Preset Stations 8 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Playback 8 Repeat Play 9 M.I.X. (Random Play 9 Searching for CD Text 9 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC 10 Quick Search (CDE-9874 only 10 About MP3...High Pass Filter 13 Other Functions Displaying the Text 14 Displaying Time 14 Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only 15 SETUP Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only) Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN) ......16 Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off 16 ...
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...leave the disc in the United States and/or other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on which models. CDE-9874 CDE-9872 CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC Use only compact discs with this product only conveys a license for such use this unit...), CDs recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on audio devices. For details, please visit http://www. On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) • Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose...
...leave the disc in the United States and/or other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on which models. CDE-9874 CDE-9872 CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC Use only compact discs with this product only conveys a license for such use this unit...), CDs recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on audio devices. For details, please visit http://www. On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) • Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose...
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...the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it may become hot in malfunction. Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until the desired sound is no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front ... panel to turn off the unit power. 2 Press (Release) at the lower left side until it out. Getting Started CDE-9874 Rotary encoder / /ENT SOURCE/ / MUTE (Release) SOUND/SETUP CDE-9872 / /ENT SOURCE/ • The front panel may result in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on the back of...
...the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it may become hot in malfunction. Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until the desired sound is no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front ... panel to turn off the unit power. 2 Press (Release) at the lower left side until it out. Getting Started CDE-9874 Rotary encoder / /ENT SOURCE/ / MUTE (Release) SOUND/SETUP CDE-9872 / /ENT SOURCE/ • The front panel may result in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on the back of...
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... mode is manually tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning). Manual mode: The frequency is Distance mode. Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) to select the tuning mode. Radio CDE-9874 SOURCE/ TUNE/A.ME BAND Setting Time 1 Press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds after setting...activate the MUTE mode. Local mode: Only strong stations will return to another clock/watch or radio time announcement, press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for 60 seconds, the unit will be automatically tuned in the desired station. The time...
... mode is manually tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning). Manual mode: The frequency is Distance mode. Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) to select the tuning mode. Radio CDE-9874 SOURCE/ TUNE/A.ME BAND Setting Time 1 Press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds after setting...activate the MUTE mode. Local mode: Only strong stations will return to another clock/watch or radio time announcement, press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for 60 seconds, the unit will be automatically tuned in the desired station. The time...
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...the preset memory. 2 Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in memory. The frequency on which already has a station, the current station will return to the original station you store a station in a ... until the desired band is in the preset memory (6 stations for at least 2 seconds. CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC CDE-9874 CDE-9872 1 Insert a disc with the new station. Refer to "Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only)" (page 15). *2 Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP...
...the preset memory. 2 Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in memory. The frequency on which already has a station, the current station will return to the original station you store a station in a ... until the desired band is in the preset memory (6 stations for at least 2 seconds. CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC CDE-9874 CDE-9872 1 Insert a disc with the new station. Refer to "Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only)" (page 15). *2 Displayed only when the iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP...
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... with MP3/WMA/AAC)/ CDE-9872 (compatible with MP3): • The CD-player can be searched and played by DRM (Digital Rights Management) is not possible on this unit. • The track display for 10 seconds. • CD text search cannot be played repeatedly. CD mode : : Only a track is played back....hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds. • The "DISC IN" indicator lights up when a disc is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only. For discs without CD Text, searches are played back in random sequence. Advancing to the beginning of the current track (file): Press . Press 4 again and ...
... with MP3/WMA/AAC)/ CDE-9872 (compatible with MP3): • The CD-player can be searched and played by DRM (Digital Rights Management) is not possible on this unit. • The track display for 10 seconds. • CD text search cannot be played repeatedly. CD mode : : Only a track is played back....hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds. • The "DISC IN" indicator lights up when a disc is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only. For discs without CD Text, searches are played back in random sequence. Advancing to the beginning of the current track (file): Press . Press 4 again and ...
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..., the search mode is played back immediately. • Press and hold /ESC for 10 seconds. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) in the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to the human ear or masked by international treaty... Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a basic format of the IEC. Files in the folder may be searched. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to select File Name Search mode. • The root folder is ...
..., the search mode is played back immediately. • Press and hold /ESC for 10 seconds. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) in the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to the human ear or masked by international treaty... Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a basic format of the IEC. Files in the folder may be searched. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to select File Name Search mode. • The root folder is ...
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...and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode. • If no operation is obtained in each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the desired sound is performed for each mode. By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS and TREBLE will boost a wide...AUDIO/ SOUND Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat 1 Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the BASS mode. Each press changes the mode as follows: SUBW*1 BASS TREBLE BAL FADER LOUD*2 DEFEAT VOLUME...
...and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode. • If no operation is obtained in each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the desired sound is performed for each mode. By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS and TREBLE will boost a wide...AUDIO/ SOUND Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat 1 Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the BASS mode. Each press changes the mode as follows: SUBW*1 BASS TREBLE BAL FADER LOUD*2 DEFEAT VOLUME...
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... create your personal taste. 1-1 Press and hold /ESC for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is performed for at least 2 seconds to activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only). 1-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the HPF mode. Setting the Treble Control You can...
... create your personal taste. 1-1 Press and hold /ESC for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is performed for at least 2 seconds to activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only). 1-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the HPF mode. Setting the Treble Control You can...
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...*1 Displayed during playback of KCE-300BT). 14-EN Indicator/ Mode CD Mode -- CDE-9872 SOURCE/ VIEW VIEW Displaying the Text Text information, such as "text." • Some ...telephone or Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is correctly connected with a Bluetooth Interface Module (Alpine KCE-300BT) (sold separately). (For details on Bluetooth Box, refer to the Owner's manual...the TEXT SCR is displayed. *4 CDE-9874 only. All other tag data is displayed. The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK ...
...*1 Displayed during playback of KCE-300BT). 14-EN Indicator/ Mode CD Mode -- CDE-9872 SOURCE/ VIEW VIEW Displaying the Text Text information, such as "text." • Some ...telephone or Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is correctly connected with a Bluetooth Interface Module (Alpine KCE-300BT) (sold separately). (For details on Bluetooth Box, refer to the Owner's manual...the TEXT SCR is displayed. *4 CDE-9874 only. All other tag data is displayed. The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK ...
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... Time" (page 7). *4 Displayed only when BT IN is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to change the setting. (e.g. Main unit /MUTE CDE-9872 / /ENT SOUND/SETUP or Optional adapter cable (RCA pin plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs) or (3.5ø miniplugs). /AUDIO MUTE/SETUP Use steps...to normal mode. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to return to the previous mode. • If no operation is OFF, CDE-9874 only. *5 CDE-9874 only. 3 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to normal mode automatically. 15-EN Select...
... Time" (page 7). *4 Displayed only when BT IN is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to change the setting. (e.g. Main unit /MUTE CDE-9872 / /ENT SOUND/SETUP or Optional adapter cable (RCA pin plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs) or (3.5ø miniplugs). /AUDIO MUTE/SETUP Use steps...to normal mode. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to return to the previous mode. • If no operation is OFF, CDE-9874 only. *5 CDE-9874 only. 3 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to normal mode automatically. 15-EN Select...
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...AAC Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE) CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3 This unit can place a hands-free call by turning the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or pressing and (CDE-9872 only). *1 CDE-9872 only. When a disc contains both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data (created in some situations..., playback of a single session only, containing the CD data. External Device Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT...
...AAC Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE) CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3 This unit can place a hands-free call by turning the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or pressing and (CDE-9872 only). *1 CDE-9872 only. When a disc contains both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data (created in some situations..., playback of a single session only, containing the CD data. External Device Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT...
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... the AUX+ SETUP Mode AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting) An external device (such as a portable music player) can be used with the following iPod. CDE-9872: Amplifier Front left Front right POW ON : The speakers are driven by the system when the power output is set to the unit. When this... unit by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately). An iPod Direct/RCA Interface cable (optional) is displayed on page 17). • If the ...
... the AUX+ SETUP Mode AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting) An external device (such as a portable music player) can be used with the following iPod. CDE-9872: Amplifier Front left Front right POW ON : The speakers are driven by the system when the power output is set to the unit. When this... unit by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately). An iPod Direct/RCA Interface cable (optional) is displayed on page 17). • If the ...
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... you press and hold /ESC for 2 seconds, or no operation is canceled. • In the search mode, pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) will return to the previous mode. • Search cannot be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. Also, if ... for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs. 1 Press /ESC to activate the search selection mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to the specified location. Hierarchy 1 Playlist Artist* Album* Song Podcast Genre* Composer* Hierarchy 2 Song Album* Song - For...
... you press and hold /ESC for 2 seconds, or no operation is canceled. • In the search mode, pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) will return to the previous mode. • Search cannot be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. Also, if ... for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs. 1 Press /ESC to activate the search selection mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to the specified location. Hierarchy 1 Playlist Artist* Album* Song Podcast Genre* Composer* Hierarchy 2 Song Album* Song - For...
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...order. The songs are played back in your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to a song from a selected album, the album can be easily changed . play back again until all albums have been ... to quickly skip over a designated percent of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to search for an album, song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/ Genre/Composer mode, you are searchable....
...order. The songs are played back in your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to a song from a selected album, the album can be easily changed . play back again until all albums have been ... to quickly skip over a designated percent of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to search for an album, song, etc., more efficiently. In Playlist/Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/ Genre/Composer mode, you are searchable....
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...75 ohms) 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530-1,710 kHz 22.5 µV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB) ... 10 kHz Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz) CHASSIS SIZE Width Height Depth 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") 161 mm (6-3/8") NOSEPIECE SIZE Width CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Height CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Depth CDE-9874 CDE-9872 170 mm (6-3/4") 170 mm (6-3/4") 46 mm (1-13/16") 46 mm (1-13/16") 25 mm (1") 18 mm (11/16") • Due ...
...75 ohms) 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530-1,710 kHz 22.5 µV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB) ... 10 kHz Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz) CHASSIS SIZE Width Height Depth 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") 161 mm (6-3/8") NOSEPIECE SIZE Width CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Height CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Depth CDE-9874 CDE-9872 170 mm (6-3/4") 170 mm (6-3/4") 46 mm (1-13/16") 46 mm (1-13/16") 25 mm (1") 18 mm (11/16") • Due ...
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... result in fire or product damage. Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. Use of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 has the appropriate amperage. When connecting the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 to the fuse box, make the proper 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 your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9874/CDE-9872 uses female RCA-type jacks for the brake or steering systems (or any chance of damage to the vehicle body. You may...
... result in fire or product damage. Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. Use of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 has the appropriate amperage. When connecting the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 to the fuse box, make the proper 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 your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9874/CDE-9872 uses female RCA-type jacks for the brake or steering systems (or any chance of damage to the vehicle body. You may...
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...176; 1 Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all other leads of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 according to details described in place. • The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the unit to a clean metal spot ...chassis. 25-EN Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Insert the bracket keys into the dashboard until it in the CONNECTlONS section. 3 Slide the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 into the unit, along the guides on page 25). 2 Screw Hex Nut (M5) Metal Mounting Strap Ground Lead *2 Bolt Stud *1 Chassis...
...176; 1 Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all other leads of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 according to details described in place. • The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the unit to a clean metal spot ...chassis. 25-EN Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Insert the bracket keys into the dashboard until it in the CONNECTlONS section. 3 Slide the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 into the unit, along the guides on page 25). 2 Screw Hex Nut (M5) Metal Mounting Strap Ground Lead *2 Bolt Stud *1 Chassis...
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...OFF: Output is for Rear speakers. Connections Blue POWER ANT Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON CDE-9874 only Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION Red Yellow IGNITION BATTERY Black GND CDE-9874 only Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green ... lead Ignition Key Battery Speakers Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Front Left Amplifier Amplifier Speakers Front Left Front Right CDE-9874: Rear or Subwoofers*1 CDE-9872: Front or Subwoofers*2 CDE-9874 only *1 When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Subwoofer. For details on how to set the Subwoofer ...
...OFF: Output is for Rear speakers. Connections Blue POWER ANT Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON CDE-9874 only Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION Red Yellow IGNITION BATTERY Black GND CDE-9874 only Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green ... lead Ignition Key Battery Speakers Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Front Left Amplifier Amplifier Speakers Front Left Front Right CDE-9874: Rear or Subwoofers*1 CDE-9872: Front or Subwoofers*2 CDE-9874 only *1 When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Subwoofer. For details on how to set the Subwoofer ...