Alpine CDE W203RI User Manual

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MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver  
CDE-W203Ri  
• OWNER’S MANUAL  
• ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING  
Please read before using this equipment.  
Innan du använder utrustningen bör du läsa  
igenom denna användarhandledning.  
• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung  
bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes.  
• GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING  
Lees deze aanwijzingen aandachtig alvorens  
dit toestel te gebruiken.  
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• MODE D’EMPLOI  
• РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ  
Прочтите настоящее руководство перед  
началом использования оборудования.  
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.  
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
• INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
Prosimy zapoznać się z tą instrukcją przed  
przystąpieniem do użytkowania urządzenia.  
• ISTRUZIONI PER LUSO  
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attrezzatura.  
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Victoria 3803, Australia  
Phone 03-8787-1200  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany  
Phone 089-32 42 640  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH  
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,  
1930 Zaventem, Belgium  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Phone 02-725-13 15  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.  
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)  
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,  
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
Phone 01-48638989  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
68-14470Z09-A  
ENGLISH  
File/Folder Name Search  
Contents  
(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) ...................13  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble  
(Between Front and Rear)/Defeat ...............15  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving  
RDS Stations ................................................. 9  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing  
CD or Radio ................................................ 11  
1-EN  
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in injury or  
material property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury  
or death.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°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.  
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.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing  
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.  
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.  
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 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.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
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.  
3-EN  
           
Never Attempt the Following  
Installation Location  
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.  
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.  
CORRECT  
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.  
“ERROR” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc  
incorrectly. If “ERROR” continues to be displayed even though the  
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a  
pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.  
INCORRECT  
CORRECT  
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.  
Disc Cleaning  
New Discs  
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.  
To prevent the CD from jamming, “ERROR” is displayed 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.  
Centre Hole  
Centre Hole  
New 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.  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
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.  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
4-EN  
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)  
Protecting the USB connection terminal  
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.  
Only a USB flash memory devices 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 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.  
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 (finalised).  
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 unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD-  
ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.  
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 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 files written in a format compatible with this  
unit. For details, see pages 13-14.  
ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not  
produce sound when played back.  
5-EN  
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
CAUTION  
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.,  
is lost while using this product.  
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
On Handling USB Memory  
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been  
designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by  
the developer to meet Apple performance standards.  
“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has  
been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been  
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its  
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.  
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth  
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is  
under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of  
their respective owners.  
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 is 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 only 512 or 2,048 bytes per  
sector.  
Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB  
memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or  
state.  
“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson”.  
“Supply of this product only conveys a licence 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.  
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.  
6-EN  
 
Adjusting Volume  
Getting Started  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
Lowering Volume Quickly  
Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume  
level by 20 dB.  
Press MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.  
The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.  
Pressing MUTE again will bring the audio back to its  
previous level.  
MUTE  
/ESC  
Rotary encoder  
6/DIMMER  
FUNC./SETUP  
/ENT  
SOURCE/  
Setting the Time  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds  
to activate the SETUP selection mode  
Accessory List  
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Head unit ............................................................................1  
Power cable........................................................................1  
FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable ...................................1  
Mounting sleeve.................................................................1  
Bracket key.........................................................................2  
Rubber Cap ........................................................................1  
Hex Bolt ..............................................................................1  
Face plate ...........................................................................1  
Screw (M5 × 8)....................................................................4  
Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select CLOCK ADJ, and  
then press ENT  
/
.
3
4
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to set hour.  
Press /ENT.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to set minute.  
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2 seconds  
to return to normal mode.  
Turning Power On and Off  
Pressing  
/ESC returns to the previous SETUP mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled.  
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unit.  
announcement, press and hold  
setting the “hour”. Minutes will reset to 00. If the display shows over  
“30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.  
/ENT for at least 2 seconds after  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except  
/CD.  
Press and hold SOURCE/ for at least 2 seconds to  
turn off the unit.  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
time, after changing the car battery, etc.  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed  
object.  
RESET switch  
7-EN  
             
Setting the Dimmer Control  
Radio  
1
2
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the  
lights up.  
indicator  
Preset buttons  
(4 through 6)  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 3)  
Press 6/DIMMER repeatedly to select the DIMMER  
mode.  
DIMMER-A (Auto mode)  
DIMMER-A  
DIMMER ON  
DIMMER OFF  
DIMMER-A mode:  
Decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head  
lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if you feel the unit’s  
backlighting is too bright at night.  
DIMMER ON mode:  
Keep the illumination brightness of the unit dark.  
DIMMER OFF mode:  
Keep the illumination brightness of the unit bright.  
FUNC./SETUP  
BAND/TA  
3
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
The indicator goes out.  
SOURCE/  
TUNE/A.ME  
Operate the unit while the  
performed for 10 seconds, the  
indicator lights up. If no operation is  
indicator goes out.  
Controllable with Remote Control  
Listening to Radio  
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.  
1
2
Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.  
Remote control sensor  
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
F1 (FM1)  
F2 (FM2)  
F3 (FM3)  
MW  
LW  
F1 (FM1)  
3
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode)  
OFF (Manual mode)  
DX SEEK  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Connectable to Remote Control Interface Box  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
This unit may be controlled from the vehicle’s audio controls.  
An optional Alpine Remote Control Interface Box must be  
used. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  
4
Press  
Holding down  
continuously.  
or  
to tune in the desired station.  
or  
will change the frequency  
8-EN  
     
Presetting Stations Manually  
RDS  
1
2
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
1
/AF  
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, preset number and station  
frequency memorized.  
A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations  
for each band; FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,  
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.  
If the  
indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by pressing  
FUNC./SETUP, and then you can perform the operation.  
/ESC  
/ENT  
VIEW  
Presetting Stations Automatically  
BAND/TA  
Rotary encoder  
FUNC./SETUP  
1
2
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio  
band is displayed.  
Setting RDS Reception Mode and  
Receiving RDS Stations  
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
The frequency on the display continues to change while the  
automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will  
automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the  
selected band. They will be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6  
in order of signal strength.  
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the  
57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to  
receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station  
names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is  
broadcasting the same programme.  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner  
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.  
1
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the  
lights up.  
indicator  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
2
3
Press 1  
/AF to activate the RDS mode.  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Press  
station.  
or  
to tune in the desired RDS  
1
2
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired band is  
displayed.  
4
5
Press 1  
/AF again to deactivate the RDS mode.  
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
The indicator goes out.  
Press any one of the station preset buttons  
(1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in  
memory.  
Operate the unit while the  
performed for 10 seconds, the  
indicator lights up. If no operation is  
indicator goes out.  
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency  
of the station selected.  
The RDS digital data includes the following:  
If the  
indicator is illuminated, turn off the indicator by pressing  
PI  
Programme Identification  
Programme Service Name  
List of Alternative Frequencies  
Traffic Programme  
FUNC./SETUP, and then you can perform the operation.  
PS  
AF  
TP  
TA  
Traffic Announcement  
EON Enhanced Other Networks  
9-EN  
         
Recalling Preset RDS Stations  
PI SEEK Setting  
1
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the  
lights up.  
indicator  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
2
3
Press 1  
/AF to activate the RDS mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the PI SEEK  
mode, and then press  
/ENT.  
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the normal mode.  
The indicator goes out.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.  
4
Make sure that the  
indicator light goes out, then  
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
press the preset button in which your desired RDS  
station is preset.  
Press  
/ESC to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
If the preset station’s signal is weak, the unit automatically  
searches and tunes to a stronger station in the AF  
(Alternative Frequencies) list.  
5
If the preset station and the stations in the AF list  
cannot be received:  
When the PI SEEK setting is on (refer to “PI SEEK Setting”  
on page 10), the unit searches again for a station in the PI  
(Programme Identification) list.  
If there are still no stations receivable in the area, the unit  
displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset  
number disappears.  
If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station being tuned  
becomes too weak to receive, press the same preset button  
to tune in a Regional station in other district.  
Setting the Time to automatically Adjust  
When you set to ON, the time is automatically adjusted by RDS data.  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select AUTO CLOCK,  
and then press  
/ENT.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.  
For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio Operation section.  
The RDS stations can be preset in the F1, F2 and F3 bands only.  
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
Operate the unit while the  
performed for 10 seconds, the  
indicator lights up. If no operation is  
indicator goes out.  
Press  
/ESC to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds in the SETUP mode, the  
setting mode is cancelled.  
Receiving RDS Regional (Local)  
Stations  
Receiving Traffic Information  
1
2
3
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
1
2
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so  
that the “TA” indicator lights up.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the REGIONAL  
Press  
or  
to select your desired traffic  
mode, and then press  
/ENT.  
information station.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.  
In the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps receiving the  
related local RDS station.  
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the “TP”  
indicator lights up.  
Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast.  
If traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in  
the standby mode. When a traffic information broadcast  
begins, the unit automatically receives it and the display  
shows “TRF-INFO” for 5 seconds.  
4
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least  
2 seconds to return to normal mode.  
Press  
/ESC to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will  
automatically set in the standby mode.  
If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received,  
lightly press BAND/TA to skip that traffic information message. The  
TA mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic  
information message.  
If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the  
changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is  
received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to  
the level memorized.  
In the TA mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.  
10-EN  
         
Receiving Traffic Information While  
Playing CD or Radio  
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC  
/REPEAT 4  
1
2
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so  
that the “TA” indicator lights up.  
2
1
/AF  
/SHUFFLE 5  
/CD  
Press  
or  
to select a traffic information  
station if necessary.  
When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit  
automatically mutes the CD player or the regular FM  
broadcast.  
When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit  
automatically returns to the original source play before the  
traffic information broadcast began.  
When traffic information stations cannot be received:  
In the CD mode:  
When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic  
information station of another frequency will be selected  
automatically.  
/ESC  
Rotary encoder  
/ENT  
VIEW  
The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other Networks)  
function in order to keep track of additional alternate frequencies to  
the AF list. The “EON” indicator lights up while an RDS EON  
station is being received. If the station being received does not  
broadcast the traffic information, the receiver automatically tunes in  
the related station that broadcasts the traffic information when it  
occurs.  
/
SOURCE/  
Playback  
3
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds to  
deactivate the Traffic Information mode.  
The “TA” indicator goes out.  
1
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically, and the  
” indicator lights up.  
Displaying Radio Text  
Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.  
Press VIEW while receiving FM in the radio mode to  
select the Radio Text display.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to  
switch to the DISC mode.  
If there is PS (Programme Service Name):  
PS (Programme Service Name)*  
CLOCK  
RADIO TEXT  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
PS (Programme Service Name)  
TUNER  
DISC  
USB AUDIO  
AUX*4  
TUNER  
iPod*1/AUX+*2  
* If VIEW is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds while displaying  
PS in the radio mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
BT AUDIO*3  
1
* Only when the iPhone/iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to  
If there is no PS (Programme Service Name):  
* Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the  
* Only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER. Refer to “Bluetooth  
FREQUENCY  
CLOCK  
RADIO TEXT  
FREQUENCY  
2
The display shows “WAITING” for a few seconds, then starts  
scrolling the text message.  
3
If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a text  
message properly, the display shows “NO TEXT”.  
4
” lights up when switching to the TIME display mode.  
2
While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press 1  
or 2 to select the desired folder.  
/AF  
Pressing and holding 1  
/AF or 2  
will change folders  
continuously.  
11-EN  
       
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :  
3
Press  
or  
to select the desired track (file).  
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
Press  
.
: Only a file is repeatedly played back.  
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.  
Fast backward:  
Press and hold  
.
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):  
Press  
.
Fast forward:  
Press and hold  
.
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
4
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing again will resume playback.  
/
Press  
/SHUFFLE 5 in the play or pause mode.  
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random  
sequence.  
5
To eject the disc, press /CD.  
Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than  
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.  
If the CD does not eject, press and hold /CD for at least 2 seconds.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, press  
/SHUFFLE 5 again.  
CD mode :  
The “  
” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.  
Three-inch (8 cm) CDs can not be used.  
Cannot play back transparent or semitransparent discs.  
The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data,  
WMA data and AAC data.  
: The tracks are played back in random sequence.  
WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from the  
iTunes Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection)  
cannot be played back on this unit.  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :  
The track display for MP3/WMA/AAC data playback is the file  
numbers recorded on the disc.  
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
: Only files in a folder are played back in  
random sequence.  
MP3/WMA/AAC Play Display  
The folder number and file number will be displayed as  
described below.  
*
: The files are played back in random sequence.  
F101 T103  
* In the USB mode, all files stored in the USB memory are played back  
in random sequence, and the “  
” indicator lights up.  
Folder number File number  
display  
display  
Searching for CD Text  
Press VIEW to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text”  
(page 16) for information about display switching.  
On discs utilizing CD Text, songs can be searched and played by using  
their recorded titles. For discs without CD Text, searches are made  
using the track numbers associated with each song.  
Repeat Play  
1
2
Press  
/ENT during play.  
Press  
being played.  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
/REPEAT 4 to play back repeatedly the track  
This will set the search mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
track, and then press  
This will play the selected track.  
/ENT.  
Press  
play.  
/REPEAT 4 again and select off to deactivate repeat  
Press  
/ESC in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is  
cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
When CD Text Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be cancelled.  
CD mode :  
: Only a track is repeatedly played back.  
12-EN  
     
File/Folder Name Search  
(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)  
About MP3/WMA/AAC  
CAUTION  
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.  
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.  
1
2
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press  
activate the search mode.  
/ENT to  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name  
Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then  
press  
/ENT.  
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.  
Folder Name Search mode  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
folder.  
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.  
4
Press and hold  
/ENT for at least 2 seconds to  
play back the first file in the selected folder.  
Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed  
for 10 seconds.  
To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press  
/ENT. Files in the folder may be searched.  
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.  
Press  
/ESC to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order  
to select File Name Search mode.  
The root folder is displayed as “ROOT”.  
When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X.  
play mode will be cancelled.  
What is AAC?  
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding,” and is a  
basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.  
File Name Search mode  
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files  
3
4
Press 1  
/AF or 2  
to select another Folder.  
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. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported).  
Protected files are not supported, neither are raw AAC files  
(using the “.aac” extension).  
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary  
encoder.  
5
Press  
/ENT to play back the selected file.  
Press and hold  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to  
cancel. Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed  
for 10 seconds.  
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.  
Press  
/ESC in the search mode to return to the previous mode.  
When File Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be cancelled.  
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.  
Quick Search  
You can search for tracks (files).  
1
Press and hold  
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search  
/ENT for at least 2 seconds in the  
mode.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track  
(file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
Press  
/ESC in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is  
cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
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Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
Order of files  
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes  
MP3  
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.  
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:  
48 - 192 kbps  
Root folder  
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 ID3 tag v1 and v2, 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 single-byte alphanumeric  
characters (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags)  
and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO  
SUPPORT” 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.  
Folder  
MP3/WMA/AAC File  
* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is  
contained in the folder.  
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 510  
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.  
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.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,  
and CD-RWs.  
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.  
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.  
Encoding  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into  
the specified audio compression format.  
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root  
directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name is  
limited.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),  
numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
Tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.  
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.  
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.  
Formats supported  
This device supports CD-ROW XA, Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced  
CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.  
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with  
Track At Once or packet writing.  
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Setting the Bass Control  
Sound Setting  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
1
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the BASS mode.  
BASS TREBLE HPF BASS  
Setting the Bass Centre Frequency  
2-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired bass centre  
frequency.  
80 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
60 Hz  
80 Hz  
Emphasises the displayed bass frequency ranges.  
/ESC  
Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD)  
SOURCE/  
BAND/TA  
SOUND  
Setting the Bass Bandwidth  
2-2 Press SOURCE/ to select the desired bass  
bandwidth.  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/  
Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and  
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/  
Defeat  
Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A  
wider setting will boost a wide range of frequencies above  
and below the centre frequency. A narrower setting will  
boost only frequencies near the centre frequency.  
1
Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to  
choose the desired mode.  
Setting the Bass Level  
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
1
2-3* Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
SUBWOOFER*  
BASS LEVEL  
VOLUME  
TRE LEVEL  
BALANCE  
bass level (–7~+7).  
FADER DEFEAT  
SUBWOOFER  
You can emphasise or weaken the bass level.  
Subwoofer: +0 ~ +15  
Bass level: –7 ~ +7  
Treble level: –7 ~ +7  
Balance: L15 ~ R15  
Fader: R15 ~ F15  
Defeat: ON/OFF  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
Volume: 0 ~ 35  
The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
bass frequency and bass bandwidth settings adjusted for one source  
are effective for all other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.).  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the  
SUBWOOFER, BASS LEVEL, TRE LEVEL, BALANCE, FADER or  
DEFEAT mode, the unit automatically returns to normal mode.  
* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.  
1
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder. Refer  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained in each mode.  
By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted settings of  
BASS LEVEL and TRE LEVEL will return to the factory  
defaults.  
Setting the Treble Control  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
1
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the TREBLE  
mode.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
HPF  
BASS  
15-EN  
       
Setting the Treble Centre Frequency  
Other Functions  
2-1 Press BAND/TA to select the desired treble centre  
frequency.  
10.0 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
15.0 kHz  
17.5 kHz  
10.0 kHz  
Emphasises the displayed treble frequency ranges.  
Setting the Treble Level  
2
2-2* Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
treble level (–7~+7).  
You can emphasise the treble level.  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
SOURCE/  
VIEW  
If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The  
Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all  
other sources (FM, MW (LW), CD, etc.).  
Displaying the Text  
Text information, such as the disc name and the 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.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
2
* The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder. Refer  
Press VIEW.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
Adjusting the High Pass Filter  
When the TEXT SCR is set to SCR MANU, press and hold VIEW for  
at least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time (except  
Radio mode).  
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal  
taste.  
The display in Radio mode:  
If there is PS (Programme Service Name)  
1
2
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the HPF mode.  
BASS TREBLE HPF BASS  
PS (Programme Service Name)*1  
CLOCK  
PS (Programme Service Name)  
RADIO TEXT  
If there is no PS (Programme Service Name)  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired HPF  
frequency.  
FREQUENCY  
CLOCK  
RADIO TEXT  
FREQUENCY  
The display in CD mode:  
OFF  
60 Hz  
80 Hz  
100 Hz  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
CLOCK  
TEXT (DISC NAME)*2  
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*2  
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
3
Press and hold  
return to normal mode.  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds to  
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.  
FILE NO./CLOCK  
FOLDER NAME  
FILE NAME  
If no operation is performed for 15 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
ARTIST NAME*3  
ALBUM NAME*3  
SONG NAME*3  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
The display in AUX mode:  
AUX NAME  
AUX NAME/CLOCK  
AUX NAME  
Turning Loudness On/Off  
The display in BT AUDIO mode:  
The Following display will be shown only when a telephone or  
Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is  
correctly connected with a Bluetooth INTERFACE (Alpine  
KCE-400BT) (Sold Separately). (For details on Bluetooth  
INTERFACE, refer to the Owner’s Manual of KCE-400BT).  
Loudness introduces a special low-and high-frequency emphasis at low  
listening levels. This compensates for the ear’s decreased sensitivity to  
bass and treble sound.  
Press and hold Rotary encoder  
(LOUD) for at least  
BT A*3/ELAPSED TIME  
ALBUM NAME*4 SONG NAME*4  
BT A/CLOCK  
ARTIST NAME*4  
BT A/ELAPSED TIME  
2 seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.  
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
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1
* If VIEW is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds in the PS display  
mode, frequency will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
* Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.  
* If there is no time sample, “BT A” is displayed as “BT AUDIO”.  
* ID3 tag/WMA tag  
Displaying Time  
2
3
Press VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed.  
4
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information,  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name,  
artist name, and album name ). All other tag data is ignored.  
Each press changes the display.  
Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority mode  
will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function selected  
will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the  
display.  
” lights up when switching to the TIME display mode.  
About the indication display  
” lights up when switching to the TIME display mode.  
When the power is off but the ignition key is on, press VIEW to  
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit  
according to the mode.  
display or turn off the time.  
MP3/WMA/AAC/ iPhone/iPod/  
Indicator/  
Mode  
Using the Front AUX Input Terminal  
CD Mode  
USB AUDIO  
Mode  
BT AUDIO  
Mode  
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 3.5ø mini-phono plug or 3.5ø to 3.5ø mini phono plug).  
2
Folder Name*  
––  
––  
––  
being displayed  
Press SOURCE/ , and select the AUX mode to listen to  
the portable device.  
1
1
Artist Name*  
Artist Name*  
being displayed being displayed  
TUNER  
DISC  
USB AUDIO  
AUX TUNER  
iPod*1/AUX+*2  
BT AUDIO*3  
1
1
Text (Disc  
Album Name* Album Name*  
3
Name* ) being being displayed being displayed  
1
* Only when the iPhone/iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to  
displayed  
* Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the  
2
1
1
Text (Track  
Song Name* / Song Name*  
Name* ) being File Name being being displayed  
displayed displayed  
* Only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER. Refer to “Bluetooth  
3
3
1
* Tag information  
Portable player, etc.  
Main unit  
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is  
displayed.  
* The root folder of disc is displayed as “FOLDER”. The root folder of  
USB memory is displayed as “ROOT”.  
2
3
* If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/  
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.  
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”.  
or  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
depending on the character type.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when the desired text information  
cannot be displayed on this unit.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed,  
depending on the contents.  
Optional adapter cable (RCA pin  
plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs)  
or (3.5ø miniplugs).  
If a USB memory is directly connected to the USB terminal, the size  
or shape may interfere with driving operations, therefore, avoid  
connecting an AUX input terminal and a USB memory at the same  
time.  
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4
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2  
seconds to return to normal mode.  
SETUP  
Press  
/ESC to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and  
usage. From the SETUP menu, Sound Customizing, Visual  
Customizing, etc., can be modified.  
Bluetooth Setting  
Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)  
BT ADAPTER (Initial setting) / BT OFF  
With Bluetooth technology, you can place a hands-free call by a  
Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone.  
If an optional Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is connected,  
make this setting when the Bluetooth function is used. For  
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the optional Bluetooth  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT). Set ADAPTER when the Bluetooth  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is connected.  
The  
button can be used only when the optional Bluetooth  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is connected.  
If the mobile phone compatible with the Voice Dial function is  
connected, the Voice Dial function can be used.  
/ESC  
/ENT  
FUNC./SETUP  
Sound Customizing  
Rotary encoder  
Adjusting Source Signal Levels  
Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the SETUP modes to  
modify. See the applicable section below for details  
about the selected SETUP item.  
FM-LV HI (Initial setting) / FM-LV LOW  
If the difference in volume level between the CD player and FM radio is  
too great, adjust the FM signal level.  
Subwoofer On and Off  
SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF  
1
2
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least  
2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.  
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the  
subwoofer output level.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
SETUP menu, and then press  
/ENT.  
1 In the normal mode, press Rotary encoder (AUDIO)  
repeatedly to select the SUBWOOFER mode.  
(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)  
BT IN*1  
AUX+ SETUP  
DEMO  
CLOCK ADJ*2  
PLAY MODE  
INT MUTE*3  
SUBWOOFER  
FADER  
BASS LEVEL  
DEFEAT VOLUME  
TRE LEVEL  
BALANCE  
AUX+ NAME*4  
SUBWOOFER  
TEXT SCR  
AUX NAME  
SUBW SYS*5  
FM-LEVEL  
POWER IC  
SUBWOOFER  
2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.  
SCROLLTYPE  
REGIONAL*6  
PI SEEK*7  
AUTO CLOCK*8  
BT IN  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS 2  
1
* Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to  
other than BT AUDIO.  
2
Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.  
3
* Displayed only when BT IN is OFF.  
SUBW SYS 1 :  
Subwoofer level changes according to the  
main volume setting.  
4
* Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is ON.  
5
* Displayed only when SUBWOOFER is ON.  
SUBW SYS 2 :  
Subwoofer level change is different from the  
main volume setting. For example, even at  
low volume settings, the subwoofer is still  
audible.  
6
7
8
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.  
(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)  
18-EN  
               
Visual Customizing  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
Playing MP3 Data (PLAY MODE)  
Scroll Type Setting  
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3  
SCR TYPE1 / SCR TYPE2 (Initial setting)  
This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC  
data (created in Enhanced CD (CD Extra) format). However, in some  
situations, playback of an enhanced CD may be difficult. In this case,  
you can select playback of a single session only, containing the CD data.  
When a disc contains both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data, playback  
starts from the CD data portion of the disc.  
Choose from two scrolling methods.  
Select the type you prefer.  
SCR TYPE1 :  
The characters scroll from right to left, a  
single character at a time.  
SCR TYPE2 :  
Words are built up from left to right, a single  
character at a time. When the display is filled,  
it is cleared and the remaining words are  
displayed the same way until all words of the  
title have been shown.  
CD-DA :  
Only the CD data in Session 1 can be played  
back.  
CDDA/MP3 :  
CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed mode,  
and multi-session discs can be played back.  
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)  
SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been  
inserted, remove it first.  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on  
CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC  
files, folder names and tags.  
External Device  
SCR AUTO :  
The CD text information, the text information of  
folder and file names, and the tags are  
scrolled automatically.  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE)  
MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)  
SCR MANU :  
The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded  
or when a track is changed, etc.  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device.  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag  
display.  
Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)  
POW ON (Initial setting) / POW OFF  
Demonstration  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved  
by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.  
POW OFF :  
Use this mode when the line output of this unit  
is used to drive an external amplifier. In this  
setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier is  
turned OFF and cannot drive speakers.  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
Front  
left  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
19-EN  
                 
POW ON :  
The speakers are driven by the built-in  
amplifier.  
USB memory (Optional)  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
/
SOURCE/  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
Controlling 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.  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode  
AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting)  
The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative  
only when a USB memory is connected.  
An external device (such as a portable music player) can be connected  
to the Full Speed connector of this unit. A conversion cable  
(KCE-237B) for build up the AUX IN (optional) is required.  
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with the  
USB memory (Optional)  
A portable music device and an iPhone/iPod cannot be connected to the  
Full Speed connector at the same time.  
If you connect a USB memory containing MP3/WMA/AAC, you can  
play these files on this unit.  
AUX+ ON : Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If  
SOURCE/ is pressed and AUX+ is selected, the  
sound of the portable device is input to the unit.  
1
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the USB AUDIO  
mode.  
AUX+ OFF : Set to OFF when an iPhone/iPod is connected.  
You can change the AUX+ name display when AUX+ is set to ON.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
Press  
/ENT when AUX+ is set to ON, and select AUX+ NAME by  
/ENT. After that, turn the  
turning the Rotary encoder, then press  
TUNER  
DISC  
USB AUDIO  
AUX*4  
TUNER  
iPod*1/AUX+*2  
BT AUDIO*3  
Rotary encoder to select the desired AUX+ name.  
1
* Only when the iPhone/iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to  
Setting the AUX NAME mode  
AUXILIARY *1(Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE*2 / GAME  
2
* Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the  
* Only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER. Refer to “Bluetooth  
You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode.  
3
1
*
*
After the setting is completed, AUX is displayed on the unit.  
After the setting is completed, PMD is displayed on the unit.  
4
2
2
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing again will resume the playback.  
/
The root folder is displayed as “ROOT” in the Folder Name Search  
mode.  
When a search is made in the USB mode, any song being played back  
will be stopped.  
This unit plays back files in the USB memory with the same controls  
and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA/AAC. For  
details, refer to “CD/MP3/WMA/AAC” on page 11 to 14.  
Before disconnecting USB memory, be sure to change to another  
source or set to pause.  
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
20-EN  
           
USB memory Connection (Optional)  
iPhone/iPod  
(Optional)  
Connect USB memory  
1
2
Open the cover of the USB Connection Terminal.  
Connection the USB memory directly to the USB  
Connection Terminal, or via the USB cable.  
1
/AF  
/SHUFFLE 5  
/REPEAT 4  
Preset buttons Preset buttons  
(1 through 3) (4 through 6)  
2
6
This unit  
USB Connection Terminal  
USB memory  
(sold separately)  
or  
USB memory  
(sold separately)  
Cable (sold  
separately)  
/ESC  
Rotary encoder  
VIEW  
/ENT  
Remove USB memory  
/
SOURCE/  
1
Carefully, pull out the USB memory from the USB  
cable or the USB Connection Terminal.  
An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary  
ALPINE FULL SPEED Connection Cable (supplied). When this unit  
is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not  
functional.  
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, and then  
connection it again.  
Set AUX+ SETUP to OFF when an iPhone/iPod is connected (refer  
If the Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) and an iPhone/iPod are  
connected at the same time, be sure to disconnect the iPhone/iPod  
from Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) while turning ACC to  
OFF.  
Internet and telephone functions of iPod touch or iPhone, etc., can  
also be used when connecting to the unit. However, using these  
functions will stop or pause the playing songs, at this time do not  
operate the unit to avoid a malfunction.  
Route the USB cable away from another 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.  
If you connect an iPhone to this unit, it can be used as an iPod. If you  
use iPhone as a hands-free phone, you need the optional Bluetooth  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).  
Do not leave an iPhone/iPod in a car, as its mechanism is sensitive to  
high temperature and humidity conditions, and damage may result.  
About MP3/WMA/AAC File of USB  
Memory  
iPhone/iPod models usable with this unit  
Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC  
The unit can be used with the following iPhone/iPod models.  
iPhone 3G (version 2.0)  
iPhone (version 1.1.4)  
iPod touch (version 1.0.4)  
iPod classic (version 1.1.1)  
iPod nano (3rd generation) (version 1.1)  
iPod nano (2nd generation) (version 1.1.3)  
iPod with video (version 1.2.3)  
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then stored to a USB  
memory. This unit can recognise at least 100 folders and  
100 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 hour.  
Media supported  
iPod nano (1st generation) (version 1.3.1)  
This device can play back USB memory.  
Corresponding File Systems  
This device supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB memory device.  
21-EN  
     
For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see  
Apple’s own document “Identifying iPod models” at  
Searching for a desired Song  
This unit does not support video playback from iPhone/iPod,  
even using a video-compatible cable.  
If the unit is used with versions of iTunes earlier than 7.6,  
correct function and performance are not guaranteed.  
An iPhone/iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag  
information and keeping these songs organised in playlists, this unit’s  
search functions will ease song searches.  
Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/  
Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer/Audiobook search mode  
to narrow searches based on the table below.  
Playback  
Hierarchy 1  
PLAYLIST  
ARTIST*  
Hierarchy 2  
SONG  
Hierarchy 3  
Hierarchy 4  
SONG  
1
Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode.  
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.  
TUNER DISC USB AUDIO  
iPod*1/AUX+*2  
ALBUM*  
SONG  
ALBUM*  
SONG  
BT AUDIO*3 AUX*4  
TUNER  
PODCAST  
GENRE*  
EPISODE  
ARTIST*  
ALBUM*  
1
ALBUM*  
SONG  
SONG  
* Only when the iPhone/iPod is connected and AUX+ SETUP is set to  
* Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting the  
COMPOSER*  
AUDIOBOOK  
2
* Only when BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER. Refer to “Bluetooth  
3
For example: Searching by Artist name  
The following example explains how an ARTIST search is performed.  
Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the  
hierarchy differs.  
4
2
Press  
Return to the beginning of the current song:  
Press  
Fast backward through current song:  
Press and hold  
Advance to the beginning of the next song:  
Press  
Fast forward through current song:  
Press and hold  
or  
to select the desired song.  
1
2
Press  
/ENT to activate the search selection mode.  
.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST  
search mode, and then press  
/ENT.  
.
PLAYLIST  
GENRE  
ARTIST  
COMPOSER  
ALBUM  
SONG  
PODCAST  
PLAYLIST  
AUDIOBOOK  
.
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Artist, and then press /ENT.  
.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Album, and then press /ENT.  
3
To pause playback, press  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
/
.
/
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
A song playing on the iPhone/iPod while it is connected to this unit  
will continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.  
If you listen to an episode from a selected Podcast or Audiobook, the  
Song, and then press  
/ENT.  
After pressing and holding  
/ENT for at least 2 seconds while in  
episode can be changed by pressing 1  
An episode may have several chapters. The chapter can be changed  
by pressing or  
/AF or 2  
.
each hierarchy (except SONG and AUDIOBOOK hierarchy), all  
songs of the selected hierarchy are played back.  
After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with“*”, press and hold  
/ENT for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPhone/  
iPod or selected search mode.  
.
While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
/ESC for 2  
seconds, or no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the search  
mode is cancelled.  
In the search mode, pressing  
mode.  
When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be  
cancelled.  
“NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected  
playlist in the PLAYLIST search mode.  
“NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the  
iPhone/iPod in the PODCAST search mode.  
/ESC will return to the previous  
“NOAUDIOBOK” will be displayed if there is no audiobook data in  
the iPhone/iPod in AUDIOBOOK search mode.  
If “iPod name” stored in the iPhone/iPod is selected in the desired  
Playlist search mode, and  
songs in the iPhone/iPod. Also, if you press and hold  
/ENT is pressed, you can search for all  
/ENT for at  
least 2 seconds, all songs in the iPhone/iPod are played back.  
Depending on the iPhone/iPod, podcast search is not supported.  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search  
mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 23.  
22-EN  
   
Quick Search  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Composer  
You can search a song from all songs in the iPhone/iPod without  
selecting an album, artist, etc.  
Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer can be easily changed.  
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album  
can be changed.  
1
Press and hold  
activate the Quick Search mode.  
/ENT for at least 2 seconds to  
Press 1  
Artist/Album/Genre/Composer.  
/AF or 2  
to select the desired Playlist/  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song.  
The selected song is played back immediately.  
If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is  
inactive.  
If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that  
artist are searchable.  
Press  
/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel.  
Or, the search mode is cancelled if no operation is performed for 10  
seconds.  
If many songs are in the iPhone/iPod, it takes time to search for  
songs.  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search  
mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
location. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” on page 23.  
This function is inactive during shuffle (  
) playback.  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
This function is inactive during repeat (  
) playback.  
The Shuffle function of the iPhone/iPod is displayed as  
unit.  
on this  
Direct Search Function  
Shuffle Albums:  
The songs on each album are played back in proper order. Upon  
completion of all the songs on the album, the next album is  
selected randomly. This continues until all albums have been  
played.  
The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album,  
song, etc., more efficiently. In PLAYLIST/ARTIST/ALBUM/SONG/  
PODCAST/GENRE/COMPOSER/AUDIOBOOK mode, you can  
quickly target any song.  
Shuffle Songs:  
In the search mode, press any one of the preset  
buttons (1 through 6) to quickly skip over a  
designated percent of your song content.  
Song search example:  
If there are 100 songs in your iPhone/iPod, they are divided into  
6 groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are  
assigned to the preset buttons (1 through 6).  
Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected  
category (playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category  
are played just once until all songs have been played.  
1
Press  
/SHUFFLE 5.  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
(off)  
Example 1:  
(Shuffle Albums)  
(Shuffle Songs)  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around  
the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the  
50th song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired  
song.  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X.  
play, the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle  
Albums is selected.  
Example 2:  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the  
end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd  
song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.  
Shuffle ALL:  
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPhone/iPod randomly. Any one  
song does not play back again until all songs have been played  
back.  
All 100 songs (100%)  
0%  
1
17%  
33%  
50%  
67%  
83%  
6
Preset  
buttons  
1
Press 6.  
2
3
4
5
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
First  
17th  
33rd  
50th  
67th  
83rd  
(off)  
Songs  
song song song song song song  
(Shuffle ALL)  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
If Shuffle ALL is selected, the selected songs being played back in the  
search mode are cancelled.  
23-EN  
       
Repeat Play  
Information  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPhone/iPod.  
Repeat One:  
A single song is repeatedly played back.  
In Case of Difficulty  
1
Press  
/REPEAT 4.  
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.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
(off)  
(Repeat One)  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
Basic  
No function or display.  
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing  
Vehicle’s ignition is off.  
or  
.
- 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.  
Displaying the Text  
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPhone/iPod.  
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if  
necessary.  
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise  
etc.  
Press VIEW.  
Each press changes the display.  
When the TEXT SCR is set to SCR MANU, press and hold VIEW for  
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed  
article.  
at least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time.  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
CLOCK  
ARTIST NAME*  
ALBUM NAME*  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
SONG TITLE*  
Radio  
Unable to receive stations.  
* TAG information  
“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag  
information.  
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.  
If the artist, album or song name, created in iTunes, has too many  
characters, songs may not be played back when connected to the  
adapter. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended.  
The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 64  
(64 byte).  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
You are in a weak signal area.  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may  
not be grounded and connected properly.  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed if text information is not supported by  
the unit.  
- 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.  
” lights up when switching to the TIME display mode.  
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.  
24-EN  
       
CD  
Audio  
CD Player not functioning.  
The sound is not output from the speakers.  
Out of operating temperature range +50°C (+120°F) for CD.  
Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.  
- Allow the vehicle’s interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.  
- POWER IC is switched to “POW ON” (page 19).  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
iPod  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1  
hour).  
iPod does not play and no sound is output.  
The iPod has not been recognised.  
- Reset this unit and the iPod. Refer to “Initial System Start-Up”  
(page 7). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the  
iPod.  
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.  
Indication for CD Player  
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.  
No CD is inserted.  
- Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the unit  
does not start to play or eject the disc.  
- Remove the disc by following these steps:  
Press the /CD button again for at least 2 seconds.  
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
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.  
Mechanism error.  
1) Press the /CD button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the  
/CD button again.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the  
/CD button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only).  
Mechanical error  
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing /CD, press the RESET  
switch (refer to page 7) and press /CD again.  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
- Press /CD. 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 (finalisation) has not been performed.  
- Perform finalisation and attempt playback again.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.  
Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA/AAC format is not  
compatible.  
- Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a  
supported format. Refer to “About MP3/WMA/AAC”  
(pages 13-14), then rewrite in the format supported by this  
device.  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
25-EN  
Indication for USB memory  
Indication for iPod Mode  
The iPhone/iPod is not connected.  
- Make sure the iPhone/iPod is correctly connected (refer to  
Connections”).  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device (an error  
message may be displayed if the USB device that is not  
compatible with the unit is connected).  
USB memory is a malfunction or it is shorted.  
- Connect another USB memory.  
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.  
UNIT ERROR  
There are no songs in the iPhone/iPod.  
- Download songs to the iPhone/iPod and connect to this unit.  
A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected.  
- Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit.  
NO DEVICE  
Communication error.  
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.  
- Check the display by reconnecting between the iPhone/iPod  
and this unit, using the iPhone/iPod cable.  
- Reset the iPod.  
A USB memory is not connected.  
- Make sure the USB memory device is correctly connected and  
the cable is not excessively bent.  
No song (file) is stored in the USB memory.  
- Connect the USB memory device after storing songs (files).  
Caused by the iPhone/iPod Software Version not being  
compatible with this unit.  
- Update the iPhone/iPod Software Version to be compatible  
with this unit.  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
The iPhone/iPod is not verified.  
- Reset the iPod.  
- Try another iPhone/iPod, if available.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
Power surge error.  
Excessive voltage/current is supplied to the iPhone/iPod.  
- Try another iPhone/iPod, if available.  
NO SUPPORT  
Text information that is not recognizable by the unit has been  
input.  
Bluetooth mode  
- Use a USB memory device with input text information that is  
supported by the unit.  
The Bluetooth device is not connected.  
- Connect the Bluetooth device.  
Indication for all Modes  
Malfunction occurred as a result of the speaker cable shorting on  
the car chassis.  
- Route the cable correctly, and set POWER IC to ON (page 19).  
If the above solution does not work, consult your nearest  
dealer.  
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GENERAL  
Specifications  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11-16 V allowable)  
50 W × 4  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Maximum Power Output  
Tuning Range  
87.5-108.0 MHz  
0.7 µV  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage  
2 V/10 k ohms  
14 dB at 60 Hz  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
2.0 kg (4 lbs. 6 oz)  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
Bass  
80 dB  
Treble  
Weight  
65 dB  
35 dB  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Capture Ratio  
2.0 dB  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
178 mm (7")  
MW TUNER SECTION  
100 mm (3-15/16")  
160 mm (6-1/4")  
Tuning Range  
531-1,602 kHz  
25.1 µV/28 dB  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
LW TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
153-281 kHz  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
31.6 µV/30 dB  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
5-20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
CAUTION  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
USB SECTION  
(Bottom side of player)  
USB requirements  
Max. Power Consumption  
USB Class  
USB 1.1/2.0  
500 mA  
Mass Storage  
File System  
FAT 12/16/32  
MP3 Decoding  
MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3  
Windows Media™ Audio  
AAC-LC format “.m4a” file  
2-Channel (Stereo)  
5-20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
WMA Decoding  
AAC Decoding  
Number of Channels  
Frequency Response*  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
* Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder  
software/bit rate.  
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Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 3 to 6 of this manual thoroughly for  
proper use.  
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.  
Warning  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product  
damage.  
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.  
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.  
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 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 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.  
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.  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your CDE-W203Ri. 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.  
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.  
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-W203Ri to the fuse box, make  
sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-W203Ri 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.  
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.  
The CDE-W203Ri 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  
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number or the  
engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
28-EN  
       
2
Installation  
Screw  
Hex Nut (M5)  
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.  
2
*
Bolt Stud  
Heat sink  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
1
*
Ground Lead  
This unit  
Chassis  
When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long  
hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-W203Ri and  
put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle  
does not have the Mounting Support, 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 (*1) already attached  
to the vehicle’s chassis. Connect all the leads of the  
CDE-W203Ri according to details described in the  
CONNECTIONS section.  
The main unit must be mounted within 30 degrees of the horizontal  
plane, back to front.  
2
For the screw marked “* ”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen  
mounting location.  
Less than 30°  
3
Slide the CDE-W203Ri into the dashboard until it  
clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked  
and will not accidentally come out from the  
dashboard.  
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit  
(see “Removal” on page 29). Slide the mounting  
sleeve into the dashboard and fix it with the metal  
shackles.  
1
Removal  
1. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides  
Mounting Sleeve  
Dashboard  
(Included)  
on either side. The unit can now be removed from the  
mounting sleeve.  
Rubber Cap (Included)  
This unit  
Bracket key  
This unit  
Bracket keys  
(Included)  
Pressure  
Plates*  
Hex Bolt  
(Included)  
Face Plate (Included)  
* If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the  
pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.  
2. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
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Connections  
To iPhone/iPod (sold separately)  
To Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT)  
(sold separately)  
Antenna  
ISO Antenna Plug  
JASO Antenna Plug  
(Pink/Black) AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
To vehicle phone  
(Blue/White) REMOTE TURN-ON  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To power antenna  
(Red) IGNITION  
(Black) GND  
To the instrument cluster illumination lead  
Ignition Key  
(Blue) POWER ANT  
(Orange) DIMMER  
Battery  
BATTERY  
(Yellow)  
Speakers  
Rear Left  
(Green)  
(Green/Black)  
(White)  
Front Left  
(White/Black)  
(Grey/Black)  
(Grey)  
Front Right  
Rear Right  
(Violet/Black)  
(Violet)  
Speakers  
Amplifier  
Front or Subwoofers  
*
*
When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Front speakers. When Subwoofer is ON: Output is for Subwoofer.  
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, see “Subwoofer On and Off” on page 18.  
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Full Speed Connector  
Dimmer Lead (Orange)  
Control iPhone/iPod signals.  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will enable the vehicle’s  
dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit.  
Connect this to an iPhone/iPod by using FULL SPEEDTM  
Connection Cable (supplied) or to an external device (such  
as a portable player) by using conversion cable  
(KCE-237B) for building up the AUX IN (sold separately).  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s  
battery.  
ISO Power Supply Connector  
AUX+ ON :  
When the external device is connected.  
AUX+ OFF : When an iPhone/iPod is connected.  
ISO Connector (Speaker Output)  
You can also connect this to an optional Bluetooth  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT). To use a hands-free mobile  
phone, an optional Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT)  
connection is required. For details on connection, refer to  
the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth INTERFACE  
(KCE-400BT).  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black)  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
Antenna Receptacle  
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Connect this lead to the Audio Interface output of a cellular  
phone which provides ground shorting when a call is  
received.  
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector  
To steering remote control interface box.  
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
Fuse Holder (10A)  
Front/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors  
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse  
box or another unused power source which provides (+)  
12V only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory  
position.  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Power Supply Connector  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
FULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable (supplied)  
KCE-400BT Connection Cable (Included with  
KCE-400BT)  
Ground Lead (Black)  
Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle.  
Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is  
securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided.  
ISO/JASO Antenna Adaptor (sold separately)  
An ISO/JASO antenna adapter may be required, depending  
on the vehicle.  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
Front AUX Input Terminal  
This terminal allows for input of audio from an external  
device (such as a portable player), using a commercially-  
available converter cable.  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle’s power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal  
processor, etc.  
USB Terminal  
Connect this to a USB memory (sold separately).  
To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.  
Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.  
Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.  
If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise  
suppressors, contact them for further information.  
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
31-EN  

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