Alpine CDE-121E Owner's Manual

Mp3/wma/aac cd receiver
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MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver
CDE-121E/CDE-121EI
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
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
R
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabelln, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China (Y)
68-16909Z71-A
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  • Page 1 MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver CDE-121E/CDE-121EI • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Shinagawa-ku,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Other Functions Displaying the Text ......... 11 Operating Instructions Using the Front AUX Input Terminal ....12 SETUP WARNING Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE) ..........12 WARNING ..........2 Setting the AUX NAME mode ........13 Demonstration ............13 CAUTION ..........2 Setting the Subwoofer System ........13 PRECAUTIONS ........
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be Alpine Service Centre for repairing.
  • Page 5 Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use specifications and may create operational problems. We any special shape discs. recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism. CD players.
  • Page 6 • Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc. • Do not affix stickers or labels. is lost while using this product.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12. previous level. Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Controllable with Remote Control This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine Detaching remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Point the optional remote control transmitter at the Turn off the unit power.
  • Page 8: Radio

    Radio Presetting Stations Automatically Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band Rotary encoder is displayed. SOURCE/ BAND 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.
  • Page 9: Cd/Mp3/Wma/Aac

    CD/MP3/WMA/AAC • The CD-player can play discs containing audio data, MP3 data, WMA data and AAC data. • 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) SOURCE/...
  • Page 10: Searching For Cd Text

    MP3/WMA/AAC mode : • When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be cancelled. File Name Search mode : Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence. Press 1 or 2 to select another Folder. Select the desired file by turning the Rotary : The files are played back in random sequence.
  • Page 11 Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly. codecs.
  • Page 12: Sound Setting

    Sound Setting Setting the Bass Control You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD) SOURCE/ preference. BAND SOUND Press SOUND repeatedly to select the BASS mode. BASS TREBLE BASS Setting the Bass Centre Frequency -1 Press BAND to select the desired bass centre frequency.
  • Page 13: Setting The Treble Control

    Other Functions Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal SOURCE/ preference. Press SOUND repeatedly to select the TREBLE mode. BASS TREBLE BASS Setting the Treble Centre Frequency -1 Press BAND to select the desired treble centre VIEW frequency.
  • Page 14: Using The Front Aux Input Terminal

    About “Text” SETUP Text: Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and track name. Such text information is referred to as You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and “text.” usage. • Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device, SOURCE/...
  • Page 15: Setting The Aux Name Mode

    USB memory (Optional) Setting the AUX NAME mode AUXILIARY (Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE / GAME You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode. After the setting is completed, AUX is displayed on the unit. After the setting is completed, PMD is displayed on the unit.
  • Page 16: Usb Memory Connection (Optional)

    iPod/iPhone (Optional) USB Memory Connection (Optional) Connect USB memory SOURCE/ 4 Open the cover of the USB connection terminal. 5 Rotary encoder 1 2 Connect the USB memory directly to the USB connection terminal, or via the USB cable. This unit USB Connection Terminal USB memory (Sold Separately)
  • Page 17: Playback

    Press /ESC to activate the search selection mode. Playback The “ ” indicator lights up. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST Press SOURCE/ to switch to the iPod mode. search mode, and then press the Rotary encoder or j/r/ENT. TUNER DISC USB AUDIO/iPod...
  • Page 18: Direct Search Function

    Direct Search Function Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album, The Shuffle function of the iPod/iPhone is displayed as  on this song, etc., more efficiently. In PLAYLIST/ARTIST/ALBUM/SONG/ unit. PODCAST/GENRE/COMPOSER/AUDIOBOOK mode, you can Shuffle Albums: quickly target any song.
  • Page 19: Repeat Play

    This guide will help you isolate the problem if the (off) unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly (Repeat One) connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above Basic procedure.
  • Page 20: Indication For Cd Player

    Press the  button again for at least 2 seconds. - Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer. can cause damage to the mechanism.
  • Page 21: Indication For Usb Memory

    Indication for USB memory Indication for iPod Mode NO DEVICE • Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device (an error • The iPod/iPhone is not connected. message may be displayed if the USB device that is not - Make sure the iPod/iPhone is correctly connected (refer to compatible with the unit is connected).
  • Page 22: Specifications

    GENERAL Specifications Power Requirement 14.4 V DC (11-16 V allowable) FM TUNER SECTION Maximum Power Output 50 W × 4 Tuning Range 87.5-108.0 MHz Maximum Pre-Output Voltage 2 V/10 k ohms Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) Bass ±14 dB at 100 Hz Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB...
  • Page 23: Installation And Connections

    When connecting the CDE-121E/CDE-121EI to the fuse installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-121E/ control of the vehicle and cause fire etc. CDE-121EI has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle.
  • Page 24: Installation

    Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier to the corresponding output lead coming from the left Detachable Front rear of the CDE-121E/CDE-121EI. Connect all other Panel leads of the CDE-121E/CDE-121EI according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.
  • Page 25: Connections

    Connections Blue POWER ANT To power antenna REMOTE TURN-ON Blue/White To amplifier Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Not used Orange ILLUMINATION Not used IGNITION Ignition Key Yellow BATTERY Black Battery Speakers SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Front Right Grey/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Rear Right Violet Green...
  • Page 26 • 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.

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