CDE-103EBT: MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver With Bluetooth

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MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver with Bluetooth
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CDE-103EBT
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MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver
CDE-102E/CDE-101E/
CDE-101EM
OWNERS MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

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
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 Mnchen, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAA, S.A.

Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabelln, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
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
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH

Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
DAESUNG ELTEC CO., LTD.
Phone 031-711-1731
Web www.dseltec.co.kr
Designed by ALPINE Japan

Printed in China (Y)
68-09359Z76-B
ENGLISH
Contents
Operating Instructions
Sound Setting
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble
Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader
(Between Front and Rear)/Defeat ............... 12
Setting the Bass Control ................................. 12
WARNING
Setting the Treble Control ............................... 13
WARNING ................................................. 3
Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................ 13
CAUTION .................................................. 3
Turning Loudness On/Off ............................... 13
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3
CAUTION .................................................. 5
Getting Started
Accessory List .................................................. 6
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 6
Lowering Volume Quickly ............................... 6
Setting Time ..................................................... 7
Radio
Listening to Radio ............................................ 7
Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 7
Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 8
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
Playback ........................................................... 8
Repeat Play ....................................................... 9
M.I.X. (Random Play) ...................................... 9
Searching for CD Text .................................... 10
File/Folder Name Search
(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) .................. 10
Quick Search .................................................. 10
About MP3/WMA/AAC ................................ 10
Other Functions
Displaying the Text ......................................... 14
Displaying Time ............................................. 14
Using the Front AUX Input Terminal
(CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only) ................ 15
SETUP
Bluetooth Setting
Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN) ......16
Sound Customizing
Subwoofer On and Off .....................................16
Setting the Subwoofer System .........................16
Visual Customizing
Changing Lighting Colour
(CDE-103EBT only) ....................................16
Dimmer Control (CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/
CDE-101E only) ...........................................16
Scroll Type Setting ...........................................16
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR) ..............................16
Demonstration ..................................................16
MP3/WMA/AAC
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data
(PLAY MODE) ............................................16
External Device
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE) ......16
Connecting to an External Amplifier
(POWER IC) .................................................17
Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode .....................17
Setting the AUX NAME mode
(CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only) ..................17
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BLUETOOTH (CDE-103EBT only)
iPhone/iPod (Optional)
Setup Before Using ......................................... 18

About Bluetooth .......................................... 18
Before Using Hands-Free Function ............ 18
How to connect to a Bluetooth compatible
device (Pairing) ........................................ 18
Bluetooth SETUP ........................................... 18
Bluetooth Setup Operation .......................... 18
Playback ..........................................................23
Setting the Bluetooth Device ........................... 19

Setting the Search Mode .................................. 19
Setting the Received Calls automatically
(Auto Answer) .............................................. 19
Deleting a Bluetooth Device from the list ....... 19
Displaying the phone service provider
name ............................................................. 19
Adjusting the volume for the microphone
input ............................................................. 19
Selecting the output speaker ............................ 19
Displaying the firmware version ...................... 19
Updating the firmware ..................................... 19
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ........................24
Hands-Free Phone Control ............................. 20

About the Hands-Free Phone ...................... 20
Answering a Call ......................................... 20
Hanging up the Telephone ........................... 20
Redial Function ........................................... 20
Calling ......................................................... 20
Redialing a Number In Outgoing History ........ 20
Dialing a Number In Incoming History ........... 20
Dialing a Number In Incoming Missed Call
History .......................................................... 20
Dialing a Number In The Phone Book ............ 21
Voice Dial Operation ...................................... 21

Adjusting the volume when receiving
a Call ........................................................... 21
Call Switching Operation ............................... 21
USB memory (Optional)

Controlling USB memory (Optional) ............. 21
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with the USB
memory (Optional) ...................................... 21
USB Memory Connection (Optional) ............. 22
About MP3/WMA/AAC File of
USB Memory .............................................. 22
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Searching for a desired Song ..........................23

Quick Search ...................................................23
Direct Search Function ....................................24
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/
Genre/Composer ..........................................24
Repeat Play .....................................................25
Displaying the Text .........................................25
Information
In Case of Difficulty ........................................26
Specifications ..................................................29
Installation and Connections

Warning ...................................................30
Caution ...................................................30
Precautions ............................................30
Installation .......................................................31
Mounting the Microphone
(CDE-103EBT only) ....................................31
Connections .....................................................32
Operating Instructions
WARNING
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.
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury
or death.
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.
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.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
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.
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.
Temperature
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60C

(+140F) and 10C (+14F) before turning your unit on.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
Moisture Condensation
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
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.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
Damaged Disc
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
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.
Maintenance
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,

consult a physician immediately.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Centre Hole
Bumps
New Disc
Outside
(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.
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.
Transparent Sheet
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CORRECT
Disc Cleaning
New Discs
Centre Hole
INCORRECT
Disc Stabilizer
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
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.
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 (CDReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC
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/WMA/AAC files written in a format
compatible with this unit. For details, see pages 10-11.
ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produce sound when played back.
Protecting the USB connection terminal

Only a USB memory 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.
CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.
is lost while using this product.
On Handling USB Memory

To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.
Read the USB memory Owners 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 are 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.
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.
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.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Supply of this product only conveys a license for private,
non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply
any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegeneration) 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.
For details, please visit http://www. mp3licensing.com
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Attaching
Getting Started
1
2
Rotary encoder
SOUND/SETUP
SOURCE/
(Release)
/MUTE
/ENT
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks

firmly into the main unit.
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or
dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the
front panel and the main unit.
Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to
avoid pushing buttons by mistake.
* This illustrator is CDE-103EBT.
Accessory List
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the
projections on the main unit.
Initial System Start-Up
Head unit ............................................................................1

Power cable ........................................................................1
Microphone (4m) (CDE-103EBT only) ..............................1
Mounting sleeve.................................................................1
Carrying case .....................................................................1
Bracket key.........................................................................2
Screw (M5 8)....................................................................4
Owners Manual .......................................................... 1 set
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first
time, after changing the car battery, etc.
1
2
3
Turn off the unit power.

Remove the detachable front panel.
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed
object.
Turning Power On and Off

Press SOURCE/
to turn on the unit.
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except

(Release).
Press and hold SOURCE/

turn off the unit.
and
for at least 2 seconds to
RESET switch
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Detaching
1
2
3
Turn off the unit power.

Press
(Release) at the lower left side until the
front panel pops out.
Adjusting Volume
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.
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
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.
The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the
connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a
malfunction.
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it
may result in malfunction.
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Setting Time
1
2
Radio
Press and hold SOUND/SETUP for at least

2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the CLOCK ADJ
mode, and then press / /ENT.
SOURCE/
BAND
The time indication will blink.
3
4
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while

the time indication is blinking.
When the hour has been adjusted, press
/ENT.
TUNE/A.ME
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes

while the time indication is blinking.
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
Press and hold SOUND/SETUP for at least 2

seconds to return to normal mode.
To synchronise the clock to another clock/watch or radio time

announcement, press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds
after 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.
Pressing
/MUTE will return to the previous mode.
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
Controllable with Remote Control

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.
Remote control sensor
Listening to Radio
1
2
Press SOURCE/
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band

is displayed.
F1 (FM1)
to select TUNER mode.
F2 (FM2)
AM
F1 (FM1)
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).
Manual mode:
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).
Press
Holding down
continuously.
or
to tune in the desired station.

or
will change the frequency
Presetting Stations Manually
1
2
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio

station you wish to store in the preset memory.
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 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations

for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).
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.
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Presetting Stations Automatically
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band

is displayed.
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC
SOURCE/
Rotary encoder
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.
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.
/MUTE
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.
/
/ESC
1
/ENT
Tuning to Preset Stations
Playback
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is

displayed.
Press any one of the station preset buttons
(1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in
memory.
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VIEW
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically, and the
indicator lights up .
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency

of the station selected.
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/

switch to the DISC mode.
to
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER
DISC
BT AUDIO*3
USB AUDIO
iPod*1/AUX+*2
AUX*4
TUNER
*1 Displayed only when the iPhone/iPod is connected and AUX+

SETUP is set to OFF, refer to Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode
(page 17).
*2 Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to Setting
the AUX+ SETUP Mode (page 17).
*3 Only for CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM and BT IN is set to BT
ADAPTER. Refer to Bluetooth Setting (page 16).
*4 Refer to Using the Front AUX Input Terminal (CDE-103EBT/
CDE-102E only) (page 15).
While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press 1

2 to select the desired folder.
Pressing and holding 1
continuously.
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or
2 will change folders
or
Press
or
to select the desired track (file).
CD mode :
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):

Press
.
Fast backward:
Press and hold
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):

Press
.
Fast forward:
Press and hold
4
5
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :
: Only a file is repeatedly played back.
To pause playback, press

Pressing
: Only a track is repeatedly played back.
/ENT.
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.
/ENT again will resume playback.
To eject the disc, press
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
for at least 2 seconds.
The
indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.
Three-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be used.
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)
cannot be played back on this unit.
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.
M.I.X. (Random Play)

Press 5
in the play or pause mode.
The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random

sequence.
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5
again.
CD mode :
: The tracks are played back in random sequence.
MP3/WMA/AAC Play Display

The folder number and file number will be displayed as
described below.
F101 T103
MP3/WMA/AAC mode :
: Only files in a folder are played back in

random sequence.
: The files are played back in random sequence.
Folder number
display
File number
display
Press VIEW to switch the display. See Displaying the Text

(page 14) for information about display switching.
Repeat Play
Press
played.
* In the USB mode, all files stored in the USB memory are played back
in random sequence, and the
indicator lights up.
4 to play back repeatedly the track being
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.

Press
4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.
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Searching for CD Text
Quick Search
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.
You can search for tracks (files).
/ESC during play.
Press
This will set the search mode, and the

up.
indicator lights
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired

track, and then press / /ENT.
This will play the selected track.
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.
When CD Text Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play
mode will be cancelled.
File/Folder Name Search

(concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press
activate the search mode.
The
/ESC to

folder.
Press and hold
/ /ENT for at least 2 seconds to
play back the first file in the selected folder.
File Name Search mode
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track

(file).
The selected track is played back immediately.
Press and hold

for 10 seconds.
About MP3/WMA/AAC
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.
What is MP3?
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name

Search mode or File Name Search mode, and then
press / /ENT.
Press and hold

for 10 seconds.
To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press
/ /ENT. Files in the folder may be searched.
Press
/MUTE to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order
to select File Name Search mode.
The root folder is displayed as
.
When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X.
play mode will be cancelled.
3
4
The
Folder Name Search mode
Press and hold

/ESC for at least 2 seconds in the
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search
mode.
CAUTION
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.
Press 1
or
2 to select another Folder.
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary

encoder.
Press
/ENT to play back the selected file.
Press and hold

for 10 seconds.
Press
/MUTE 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.
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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.
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.
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.
What is AAC?
AAC is the abbreviation for Advanced Audio Coding, and is a
basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC
codecs. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the
users 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).
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm
that the software being used conforms to the acceptable
formats listed above. Its possible that the format may be
unplayable even though the extension is valid.
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates
Order of files
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes
them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what
is expected. Verify the writing order in the softwares
documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows.
MP3
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.
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.
Media supported
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,
and CD-RWs.
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.
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).
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.
Formats supported
Folder
MP3/WMA/AAC File
* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is

contained in the folder.
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.
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.
Encoding
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into
the specified audio compression format.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,

etc., written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.
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.
This device supports CD-ROM 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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Sound Setting
Rotary encoder (AUDIO/LOUD)
SOURCE/
BAND
Setting the Bass Control

You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal
preference.
Press SOUND/SETUP repeatedly to select the

BASS mode.
BASS
TREBLE
HPF
BASS
Setting the Bass Centre Frequency
2-1 Press BAND to select the desired bass centre

frequency.
/ESC SOUND/SETUP
80 Hz
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/

Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and
Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/
Defeat
2-2 Press SOURCE/
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.
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80 Hz
to select the desired bass
bandwidth.
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.
SUBWOOFER*
BASS LEVEL
TRE LEVEL
BALANCE
FADER
DEFEAT
VOLUME
SUBWOOFER
* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.
60 Hz
Setting the Bass Bandwidth
Each press changes the mode as follows:
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.
200 Hz
Emphasises the displayed bass frequency ranges.
Press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) repeatedly to

choose the desired mode.
Subwoofer : +0 ~ +15
Bass level: 7 ~ +7
Treble level: 7 ~ +7
Balance : L15 ~ R15
Fader : R15 ~ F15
Defeat : ON/OFF
Volume : 0 ~ 35
100 Hz
Setting the Bass Level
2-3* Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired

1
bass level (7~+7).

You can emphasise or weaken the bass level.
Press and hold

/ESC for at least 2 seconds to
return to normal mode.

The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each
source (FM, AM, 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, AM, CD, etc.).
The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
*1 The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder.
Refer to Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/
Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/
Defeat (page 12).
Setting the Treble Control
Turning Loudness On/Off
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal
preference.
Loudness introduces a special low- and high-frequency emphasis at low

listening levels. This compensates for the ears decreased sensitivity to
bass and treble sound.
Press SOUND/SETUP repeatedly to select the

TREBLE mode.
BASS
TREBLE
HPF
Press and hold Rotary encoder (LOUD) for at least 2

seconds to activate or deactivate the loudness mode.
BASS
Setting the Treble Centre Frequency
2-1 Press BAND 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* Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired

2
treble level (7~+7).

You can emphasise the treble level.
Press and hold


The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble
frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other
sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
*2 The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder.
Refer to Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/
Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/
Defeat (page 12).
Adjusting the High Pass Filter

The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal
taste.
Press SOUND/SETUP repeatedly to select the HPF

mode.
BASS
TREBLE
HPF
BASS
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired HPF

frequency.
OFF
60 Hz
80 Hz
100 Hz
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.
Press and hold


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About the indication display
Other Functions
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit

according to the mode.
Indicator/
Mode
SOURCE/
CD Mode
MP3/WMA/AAC/
iPhone/iPod/BT
USB AUDIO
AUDIO*4 Mode
Mode
Folder Name*2
being displayed
Artist Name*1
Artist Name*1
being displayed being displayed
VIEW
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.
Press VIEW.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
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).
CLOCK
FREQUENCY
The display in CD mode:

TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
TRACK NO./CLOCK
TEXT (DISC NAME)*1
TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME
FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
FILE NO./CLOCK
FOLDER NAME
FILE NAME
ARTIST NAME*2
ALBUM NAME*2
SONG NAME*2
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in AUX mode (CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only):
AUX NAME
AUX NAME/CLOCK
AUX NAME
The display in BT AUDIO mode (CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM

only):
The Following display will be shown only when a telephone or

Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is
correctly connected with a Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).
(Alpine KCE-400BT) (Sold Separately). (For details on Bluetooth
INTERFACE, refer to the Owners Manual of KCE-400BT).
BT A/ELAPSED TIME
BT A/CLOCK
ARTIST NAME*2
ALBUM NAME*2
SONG NAME*2
BT A/ELAPSED TIME
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.

*2 ID3 tag/WMA tag
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.
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Album Name*1 Album Name*1

being displayed being displayed
Text (Track
Name*3) being
displayed
Song Name*1/ Song Name*1

File Name being being displayed
displayed
*1 Tag information
If there is no tag information, ARTIST/ALBUM/SONG is
displayed.
*2 The root folder of disc is displayed as FOLDER. The root folder of
USB memory is displayed as ROOT.
*3 If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), DISC TEXT/
TRACK TEXT is displayed.
*4 CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM only.
About Text
The display in Radio mode:

FREQUENCY
Text (Disc
Name*3) being
displayed
Text:
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc
name and track name. Such text information is referred to as
text.
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.
Displaying Time
Press VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed.
Each press changes the display.
For details, see Displaying the Text (page 14).
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.
Using the Front AUX Input Terminal

(CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only)
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 3.5 mini-phono plug or 3.5 to 3.5 mini phono plug).
Press SOURCE/ , and select the AUX mode to listen to

the portable device.
TUNER
DISC
USB AUDIO
BT AUDIO*3
AUX
TUNER
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.
SOURCE/
Rotary encoder (AUDIO) SOUND/SETUP
iPod*1/AUX+*2
*1 Displayed only when the iPhone/iPod is connected and

AUX+ SETUP is set to OFF, refer to Setting the AUX+ SETUP
Mode (page 17).
*3 CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM only. Displayed only when BT
IN is set to BT ADAPTER. Refer to Bluetooth Setting (page 16).
Portable player, etc.
SETUP
Main unit
/MUTE
/ENT
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.
1
2

2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.
SETUP menu, and then press / /ENT.
(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER)
BT IN*1
CLOCK ADJ*2
PLAY MODE
INT MUTE*3
AUX+ SETUP
AUX+ NAME*4
AUX NAME*5
POWER IC
DEMO
SUBWOOFER
SUBW SYS*6
ILLUMINATI*7
DIMMER*8
SCROLLTYPE
TEXT SCR
BT IN
or
Optional adapter cable (RCA pin

plugs [red, white] 3.5 miniplugs)
or (3.5 miniplugs)
*1 Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to
other than BT AUDIO.
*2 Refer to Setting Time (page 7).
*3 Displayed only when BT IN is OFF.
*4 Displayed only when AUX+ SETUP is ON.
*5 CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only.
*6 Displayed only when SUBWOOFER is ON.
*7 CDE-103EBT only.
*8 CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E only.
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting.

(e.g. Select SUBW ON or SUBW OFF.)

seconds to return to normal mode.
Press
/MUTE to return to the previous mode.
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Bluetooth Setting
Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN)
BT ADAPTER / BT OFF (Initial setting)
With Bluetooth technology, you can place a hands-free call by a

Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone.
CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM:
If an optional Buletooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is connected,
make this setting when the Bluetooth function is used. For
details, refer to the Owners 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.
CDE-103EBT:
Set ADAPTER when the Bluetooth function is used. For details
on the set up procedure, refer to Bluetooth SETUP on page 18.
Sound Customizing
Scroll Type Setting

SCR TYPE1 / SCR TYPE2 (Initial setting)
Choose from two scrolling methods.

Select the type you prefer.
SCR TYPE1:
SCR TYPE2:
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)

SCR AUTO / SCR MANU (Initial setting)
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.
SCR AUTO:
SCR MANU:
Subwoofer On and Off

SUBW ON (Initial setting) / SUBW OFF
When the subwoofer is on, perform the steps below to adjust the
subwoofer output level.
1 In the normal mode, press Rotary encoder (AUDIO)
repeatedly to select the SUBWOOFER mode.
SUBWOOFER
BASS LEVEL
TRE LEVEL
BALANCE
FADER
DEFEAT
VOLUME
SUBWOOFER
2 Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder.
Setting the Subwoofer System

SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS 2
Select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

SUBW SYS 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the main
volume setting.
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.
Visual Customizing
Changing Lighting Colour (CDE-103EBT only)
The characters scroll from right to left, a

single character at a time.
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.
The CD text information, the text information of

folder and file names, and the tags are
scrolled automatically.
The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded
or when a track is changed, etc.
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag
display.
Demonstration
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.

To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.
MP3/WMA/AAC
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE)
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3
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.
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.
ILUM TYPE1 (Initial setting) / TYPE2 / TYPE3 / TYPE4
You can change the lighting colour of the following four buttons.
SOURCE/ , BAND,
,
.
TYPE1 :
TYPE2 :
TYPE3 :
TYPE4 :
When the colour of the four buttons is blue,

the colour of the other is red.
When the colour of the four buttons is green,
the colour of the other is green.
When the colour of the four buttons is amber,
When the colour of the four buttons is red,
Dimmer Control (CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E only)

DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANUAL
Set the DIMMER control to AUTO to decrease the illumination

brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode
is useful if you feel the units backlighting is too bright at night.
The function is inoperable when the ILLUMINATI is set to other than
TYPE1 for CDE-103EBT, refer to Changing Lighting Colour
(CDE-103EBT only) on page 16.
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Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been
inserted, remove it first.
External Device
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE)
MUTE ON / MUTE OFF (Initial setting)
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be

automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the
device.
Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)

When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved
by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.
POW OFF:
Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode

AUX+ ON / AUX+ OFF (Initial setting)
POW ON (Initial setting) / POW OFF
Use this mode when the line output of this unit

is used to drive an external amplifier. In this
setting, the head units internal amplifier is
turned OFF and cannot drive speakers.
CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E:
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 building up the AUX IN (optional) is required.
A portable music device and an iPhone/iPod cannot be connected to the
Full Speed connector at the same time.
AUX+ ON:
Front
left
Amplifier
Front
right
Rear
left
Amplifier
Rear
right
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.
AUX+ OFF: Set to OFF when an iPhone/iPod is connected.
You can change the AUX+ name display when AUX+ SETUP is set to
ON. Press
/ /ENT when AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, and select
AUX+ NAME by turning the Rotary encoder, then press
/ /ENT.
After that, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired AUX+ name.
Setting the AUX NAME mode (CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E

only)
AUXILIARY*1(Initial setting) / TV / DVD / PORTABLE*2 / GAME
CDE-101E/CDE-101EM:
You can change the AUX NAME display in the SETUP mode.
Front
left
Amplifier
Front
right
POW ON :
*1 After the setting is completed, AUX is displayed on the unit.

*2 After the setting is completed, PMD is displayed on the unit.
The speakers are driven by the built-in

amplifier.
Speakers
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
Front
right
Rear
right
Rear
left
Front
left
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to

OFF.
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BLUETOOTH
(CDE-103EBT only)
How to connect to a Bluetooth compatible

device (Pairing)
For details on the control from a Bluetooth compatible device, refer to
the Owners Manual of the Bluetooth compatible device.
Rotary encoder
/VOICE DIAL
SOUND/SETUP
Set a Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth

compatible device.
The PIN code (0000) is displayed on the connected
unit.
The PIN code is fixed as 0000.
3
4
/MUTE/
/ENT
* This illustrator is CDE-103EBT.P
Setup Before Using

About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology allowing communication between a
mobile device or personal computer over short distances. This enables a
hands-free call or data transmission between Bluetooth compatible
devices.
Depending on the Bluetooth version, a Bluetooth compatible device
may not be able to communicate with this unit.
Proper function of this unit with all Bluetooth compatible devices is
not guaranteed. For handling of the BT compatible device, consult
your ALPINE dealer or ALPINE website.
Depending on the surroundings, Bluetooth wireless connection may
be unstable.
When you place a call, or perform setup operations, be sure to stop
your car in a safe place.
Depending on the connected Bluetooth compatible device(s), the
function may differ. Also refer to the Owners Manual of the
connected device(s).
Before Using Hands-Free Function

Before using the hands-free phone/audio function, the following
settings need to be made.
Bluetooth SETUP
Bluetooth Setup Operation
The following steps 1 to 4 are common to the various Bluetooth
functions. For details, refer to each individual function.
While calling, Bluetooth Setup operation cannot be performed.
Set BT IN to BT ADAPTER, and then perform Bluetooth SETUP
operation.
1
2
Be sure to set INT MUTE to OFF. Refer to the

SETUP function on page 15.
Set BT IN to BT ADAPTER (page 16).
Before using a hands-free phone, it must be paired with this unit.

Refer to Bluetooth SETUP (pages 18-19).
If this unit is successfully connected to a Bluetooth

compatible device, CONNECTED is displayed, and
then the unit returns to normal mode.
The registration number 5 is the guest mode. Content that is

registered as the guest mode is deleted when you set ignition from
ACC to OFF. If all the 5 positions (including guest mode) have been
registered, you cannot register the 6th device. To register another
device, you need to delete one of the device from position1 to 5 first.
If a Bluetooth compatible device is successfully connected, the next
time when the ignition key of the car is turned to on, the unit will
automatically connect to the previously connected device. However,
the connection may fail. If the auto connection fails, try the
connection manually.
Set Setting the Search Mode (page 19) to VISI M ON to enable this
unit to recognise a mobile phone. For mobile phone passkey
(passcode) input operation, refer to the mobiles Owners Manual.

seconds to activate the SETUP mode.
items and then press / /ENT.
BT IN
PAIRED DEV*
VISIBLE M*
AUTO ANS*
CLEAR DEV*
SEV NAME*
MIC INPUT*
SPEAKER SL*
FW VERSION*
FW UPDATE*
To enable sound pass-through of the Bluetooth compatible device,

make sure that INT MUTE is turned OFF (Initial setting on the unit
is OFF).
Input the PIN code (0000) in a Bluetooth

compatible device.
* When BT IN is set to BT ADAPTER, the above items are

displayed.
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the settings.

2 seconds.
The SETUP mode is cancelled.
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Setting the Bluetooth Device
Displaying the phone service provider name
Select one of 5 connected Bluetooth compatible devices that you

previously registered (the fifth registered by guest mode*).
Setting item : SEV NAME
Setting item: PAIRED DEV
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a Bluetooth

compatible device you want to use (you want to change
connection) and then press / /ENT.
If the connection is successfully changed, CONNECTED is
displayed for 2 seconds and the indicator lights up, then the
display returns to the SETUP screen.
If you input the wrong passcode or communications fail, FAILED
is displayed.
If you want to connect another Bluetooth compatible device, after
disconnecting the current Bluetooth compatible device, connect the
Bluetooth compatible device you want to change to.
The PIN code is fixed as 0000.
The service provider name of the connected Bluetooth compatible

device will be displayed. If a Bluetooth compatible device is not
connected, ID UNSENT will also be displayed.
Depending on the character type some phone service provider name
cannot be displayed.
Adjusting the volume for the microphone input

You can emphasise or weaken the microphone input volume level.
Setting item : MIC INPUT
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired volume level (0~7).
The setting cannot be adjusted during a phone call. Adjust the setting
before placing a call.
Selecting the output speaker

* Guest mode:
Use this mode for a temporary pairing. Registration (in guest mode)
is cancelled once the ignition key goes from ACC to off.
You can select the connected speaker in car to output the sound signal of
telephone.
Setting item : SPEAKER SL
Setting the Search Mode

You can set whether this unit can be recognised or not from a Bluetooth
compatible device. Normally set this to VISI M ON.
Setting item: VISIBLE M
VISI M ON:
VISI M OFF:
Enable recognition of this unit from the

Bluetooth compatible device.
Disable recognition of this unit from the
Bluetooth compatible device.
ALL:
F-L:
F-R:
F-LR:
The sound be output from all of speakers in car.

The sound only be output from the front left
speaker.
The sound only be output from the front right
speaker.
The sound be output from the front left and front
right speaker.
The setting cannot be adjusted during a phone call. Adjust the setting
before placing a call.
Depending on the mobile phone, it may be necessary to input a

passcode. For inputting the mobile phones passcode, refer to the
mobile phones Owners Manual.
Displaying the firmware version
Setting the Received Calls automatically (Auto Answer)
The current firmware version will be displayed.
When a call is received, you can set whether to receive it automatically

or not.
Updating the firmware
Setting item: AUTO ANS

When a call is received, it will be taken
automatically.
AT ANS OFF: When a call is received, it will not be
received automatically, press
to receive a
call.
AT ANS ON:
Setting item : FW VERSION
Setting item: FW UPDATE
With this setting, the Bluetooth firmware update function can be

activated, but other devices and software may be required. For details,
consult ALPINE website.
Even if this setting is set to ON/OFF, the received call setting on the
mobile phone takes priority.
Deleting a Bluetooth Device from the list

You can delete the history of a previously connected Bluetooth
compatible device.
Setting item: CLEAR DEV
1
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Bluetooth

compatible device to be deleted and then press
/ /ENT.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select CLEAR YES if
you want to delete and then press / /ENT.
Selecting CLEAR NO will cancel the setting.
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Hands-Free Phone Control

About the Hands-Free Phone
Hands-free calls are possible when using a HSP (Head Set Profile) and
HFP (Hands-Free Profile) compatible mobile phone with this unit.
Avoid answering a hands-free call in heavy traffic or on narrow or
winding streets.
Close the windows while calling to reduce background noise.
If both calling parties are using hands-free devices, or the call is
made in a noisy location, difficulty hearing the other persons voice
is normal.
Depending on telephone line conditions or certain mobile devices
used, voices may sound unnatural.
When using a microphone, speak as directly as you can into the
microphone to pick up the best sound quality.
Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and
settings of your service providers network. Additionally, certain
features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or the
providers network settings may limit the features functionality.
Always contact your service provider about feature availability and
functionality.
All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well
as the information contained in the Owners Manual are based upon
the latest available information and are believed to be accurate at
the time of printing.
Alpine reserves the right to change or modify any information or
specifications without notice or obligation.
Answering a Call
Incoming calls are announced by the received call ring tone and a
displayed message (PHONE).
Press
.
The call starts.
When Setting the Received Calls automatically (Auto Answer)

(page 19) is set to AT ANS ON, you can receive a call automatically.
While calling, the source sound on the unit is muted. After calling,
playback will resume.
Hanging up the Telephone

Press and hold
The call finishes.
While receiving you can also hang up by pressing and holding

Redial Function
You can redial the person you have previously called.
After finishing a call ---------- will be displayed, press

within 5 seconds.
The telephone is redialed.
If you receive a call from an unknown number, you cannot use the
redial function to call back.
Calling
Call History is recorded for the last dialed/received/missed calls. There
are various ways of making calls based on the Calling. The following
steps 1 to 5 are common to the various ways of making these calls. For
details, refer to each individual category for making calls.
Press
The outgoing method list is displayed.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the outgoing

mode.
: DIALED / RECEIVED / MISSED /
PHONE BOOK
DIALED
: Dialed history
RECEIVED
: Received history
MISSED
: Missed incoming history
PHONE BOOK : Mobile phonebook
Setting items
Press
/ENT.
The outgoing mode is activated, and each mode list is

displayed.
It may take some time for the list to be displayed, and also directly
after connection, the list may not be brought up to date.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a name or a

telephone number from the list.
The names of PHONE BOOK are listed alphabetically with the same
beginning alphabetical character, and can be skipped to the next
alphabetical character by pressing 1
or
2. e.g. Press
2 to
the section beginning with alphabet B from A.
Press
/ENT.
The selected telephone will be called.

If one name has several numbers registered in the telephone
book, press
/ /ENT after selecting the name*, then turn the
Rotary encoder to choose the desired number and press
/ /ENT, the telephone will be called. Press and hold
/ /ENT for at least 2 seconds after selecting the name, the
default number of the name will be called. Depending on the
connected mobile phone, this function may not be performed.
* If the name cannot be recognised, default number will be displayed.

The names registered in the telephone book are displayed. If the
name is not registered, a number is displayed. If both name and
number cannot be displayed, ID UNSENT will be displayed.
If you place a call directly from the paired mobile phone, the phone
number is not displayed, you cannot redial from the unit in this case.
Redialing a Number In Outgoing History

Previously dialed telephone numbers are stored in dialed calls history.
You can redial a number by searching from dialed calls history.
Setting item: DIALED
Dialing a Number In Incoming History

Telephone numbers from received calls are stored in the Received List.
You can redial these numbers by searching here.
Setting item: RECEIVED
Dialing a Number In Incoming Missed Call History

Telephone numbers for received calls that are missed, are stored in the
Missed List. You can redial these numbers by searching here.
Setting item: MISSED
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Dialing a Number In The Phone Book

Up to 1,000 telephone numbers are downloadable from a mobile phone.
Dial a call by selecting a person from the phone book list.
Setting item: PHONE BOOK
If a name cannot be obtained via the phonebook,

is
displayed.
The order of the list display depends on the design of the mobile
phone.
If the call history or phonebook of the mobile phone is added or
deleted while it is connected to the unit, the list displayed on the unit
may not be brought up to date. If it is not updated, you cannot
correctly place a call.
Voice Dial Operation

You can call the telephone by performing voice operation.
1
2
Press and hold

2 seconds.
/VOICE DIAL for at least
SOURCE/
/ENT
Controlling USB memory (Optional)
The speak mode is activated, and SPEAK is displayed.
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.
Say the telephone number, name you want to call

into the microphone.
The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative
only when a USB memory is connected.
You can perform this operation only when a voice dial compatible
mobile phone is connected. If the mobile phone is not compatible
with the voice dial, NO SUPPORT is displayed for 2 seconds.
The Voice Dial function performance depends on the recognition
range of the mobile phone and mounting location of the microphone.
Note when the microphone is mounted.
Voice dial operation depends on the function of the mobile phone.
For details, refer to the Owners Manual of the mobile phone.
If a called person that you say is not found, NO CALL is displayed
for 2 seconds.
If you place a call via voice dial, you cannot display a phone number
or name.
Adjusting the volume when receiving a

Call
While calling, you can adjust the volume.
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the volume.

You may need to increase volume from your regular audio listening
source level. However, increasing the volume excessively may result
in feedback. If feedback is noticed as feedback is directly related to
the volume, turn down the volume as low as acceptable to eliminate
it. Positioning the microphone in a direction away from the main car
speakers (e.g. clipped on sun visor) may also reduce feedback at high
volume.
Call Switching Operation

While making a call, this function allows you to initiate the transfer of
the audio between the mobile phone and the speakers in the car.
While calling, press and hold

/ /ENT for at least
2 seconds to switch the call sound between the unit and
mobile phone.
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with the

If you connect a USB memory containing MP3/WMA/AAC, you can
play these files on this unit.
Press SOURCE/
mode.
to switch to the USB AUDIO
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER
DISC
BT AUDIO*3
USB AUDIO
iPod*1/AUX+*2
AUX*4
TUNER

Mode (page 17).

Pressing
/ENT.
/ENT 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 on a USB memory device with the same
controls and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA/AAC.
For details, refer to CD/MP3/WMA/AAC on pages 8 to 11.
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.
Depending on the mobile phone, this operation may not be

performed.
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USB Memory Connection (Optional)
iPhone/iPod (Optional)
Connect USB memory
1
2
SOURCE/
Open the cover of the USB connection terminal.
Rotary encoder
45
Connect the USB memory directly to the USB

connection terminal, or via the USB cable.
This unit
USB Connection Terminal

USB memory
(Sold Separately)
or
/
/ENT Preset buttons

(1 through 6)
VIEW
/MUTE
/ESC
USB memory
(Sold Separately)
Cable (Sold
Separately)
Remove USB memory
1
2
Carefully, pull out the USB memory from the USB

cable or the USB connection terminal.
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 recognised even when
USB memory is connected, remove USB memory once, then connect
it again.
Route the USB cable away from other 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.
About MP3/WMA/AAC File of USB

Memory
Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then stored to a USB
memory. This unit can recognise at least 100 folders (including
root folder) 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 files playback time more than 1 hour.
Media supported
This device can play back USB memory media.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB memory device.
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An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary
ALPINE FULL SPEED Connection Cable (KCE-433iV) (sold
separately). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls
on the iPod are not functional.
Set AUX+ SETUP to OFF when an iPhone/iPod is connected (refer
to Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode on page 17).
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 (CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM only).
If you connect an iPhone to this unit, it can be used as an iPod. If you
use iPhone as a hands-free phone, use the unit (CDE-103EBT only)
in which the Bluetooth function is built, or use the Bluetooth
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) (sold separately) (CDE-102E/
CDE-101E/CDE-101EM only).
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.
Do not leave an iPhone/iPod in a car, as its mechanism is sensitive to
high temperature and humidity conditions, and damage may result.
iPhone/iPod models usable with this unit

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 (3 rd generation) (version 1.1)
iPod nano (2nd generation) (version 1.1.3)
iPod with video (version 1.2.3)
iPod nano (1st generation) ( version 1.3.1)
For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see

Apples own document Identifying iPod models at
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353.
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.
Playback
The
Press SOURCE/
TUNER
DISC
BT AUDIO*3
to switch to the iPod mode.
Press
or
to select the desired song.
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
.

Pressing
/ESC to activate the search selection mode.

Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST

search mode, and then press / /ENT.
PLAYLIST
GENRE
Return to the beginning of the current song:

Press
.
USB AUDIO
iPod*1/AUX+*2
AUX*4
TUNER

Mode (page 17).
Press
/ENT.
/ENT again will resume playback.
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
episode can be changed by pressing 1
or
2.
An episode may have several chapters, the chapter can be changed
by pressing
or
.
Searching for a desired Song

An iPhone/iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag
information and keeping these songs organized in playlists, this units
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.
Hierarchy 4
3
4
5
ARTIST
ALBUM
SONG
COMPOSER
AUDIOBOOK
PODCAST
PLAYLIST

Artist, and then press / /ENT.
Album, and then press / /ENT.
Song, and then press / /ENT.
After pressing and holding / /ENT for at least 2 seconds while

in 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
/MUTE will return to the previous
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.
NOAUDIOBOK will be displayed if there is no audiobook data in
the iPhone/iPod in the AUDIOBOOK search mode.
If iPod name stored in the iPhone/iPod is selected in the desired
Playlist search mode, and / /ENT is pressed, you can search for
all songs in the iPhone/iPod. Also, if you press and hold / /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 24.
Quick Search
You can search a song from all songs in the iPhone/iPod without
selecting an album, artist, etc.
Hierarchy 1
Hierarchy 2
Hierarchy 3
Playlist
Song
Artist*
Album*
Song
Press and hold

activate the Quick Search mode.
Album*
Song
The
Song
Podcast
Episode
Genre*
Artist*
Album*
Song
Composer*
Album*
Song
Audiobook
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.
1
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired song.

The selected song is played back immediately.
Press and hold

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 24.
This function is inactive during repeat (
) playback.
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Direct Search Function
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
The units 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.
The Shuffle function of the iPhone/iPod is displayed as

unit.
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).
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.
Shuffle Songs:
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.
Example 1:
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.
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.
0%
All 100 songs (100%)

17%
33%
50%
67%
on this
Press 5
The songs are played back in random sequence.

(off)
(Shuffle Albums)
(Shuffle Songs)
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.
83%
Preset
buttons
Songs
First
song
17th
song
33rd
song
50th
song
67th
song
83rd
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.
Press 6.
The songs are played back in random sequence.
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/
Composer
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.
Press 1
or
2 to select the desired Playlist/Artist/
Album/Genre/Composer.
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.
This function is inactive during shuffle (
) playback.
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(off)
(Shuffle ALL)
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.
Repeat Play
Only Repeat One is available for the iPhone/iPod.
Repeat One:
A single song is repeatedly played back.
Press
4.
The song is played back repeatedly.

(off)
(Repeat One)
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above

procedure.
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing

or
.
Displaying the Text

You can display the tag information of a song in the iPhone/iPod.
Press VIEW.
Each press changes the display.
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.
TRACK NO./CLOCK
ARTIST NAME*
ALBUM NAME*
SONG TITLE*
* TAG information
ARTIST/ALBUM/SONG is displayed if there is no tag
information.
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).
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.
NO SUPPORT is displayed if text information is not supported by
the unit.
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Information
In Case of Difficulty
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.
Basic
No function or display.
Vehicles ignition is off.
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate
with the vehicles ignition off.
Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.
- Check power lead and battery lead connections.
Blown fuse.
- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if
necessary.
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise
etc.
- Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed
article.
Radio
Unable to receive stations.
No antenna or open connection in cable.
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected; replace the
antenna or cable if necessary.
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.
- 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.
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.
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CD
CD Player not functioning.
Out of operating temperature range +50C (+120F) for CD.
- Allow the vehicles interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.
CD playback sound is wavering.
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
- Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about 1
hour).
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.
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.
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.
CD playback sound skips without vibration.
The disc is dirty or scratched.
- Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.
Error displays (built-in CD player only).
Mechanical error.
- Press . 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.
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 10-11), then rewrite in the format supported by this
device.
Audio
The sound is not output from the speakers.
Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.
- POWER IC is switched to POW ON (page 17).
iPod
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 6). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owners Manual of the
iPod.
Indication for CD Player
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
button again for at least 2 seconds.
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.
Indication for USB memory
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.
UNIT ERROR
A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected.
- Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit.
NO DEVICE
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).
Mechanism error.
1) Press the
button and eject the CD.
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.
2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the
button again.
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the
button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.
When ERROR is displayed:
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET switch
(refer to page 6) and press
again.
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.

- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.

- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.
NO SUPPORT
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.
Text information that is not recognizable by the unit has been input.
- Use a USB memory device with input text information that is
supported by the 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.
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Indication for iPod Mode
The iPhone/iPod is not connected.

- Make sure the iPhone/iPod is correctly connected (refer to
Connections).
Make sure the cable is not bent excessively.
There are no songs in the iPhone/iPod.

- Download songs to the iPhone/iPod and connect to this unit.
Communication error.
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.
- Reset the iPod.
- Check the display by reconnecting between the iPhone/iPod
and this unit, using the iPhone/iPod cable.
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.
The iPhone/iPod is not verified.

- Reset the iPod.
- Try another iPhone/iPod, if available.
Power surge error.

Excessive voltage/current is supplied to the iPhone/iPod.
- Try another iPhone/iPod, if available.
Bluetooth mode
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 POW ON
(page 17).
If the above solution does not work, consult your nearest
dealer.
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GENERAL
Specifications
Power Requirement
FM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
Mono Usable Sensitivity
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
Alternate Channel Selectivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Stereo Separation
Capture Ratio
87.5-108.0 MHz
9.3 dBf (0.8 V/75 ohms)
13.5 dBf (1.3 V/75 ohms)
80 dB
65 dB
35 dB
2.0 dB
AM TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)
531-1,602 kHz
22.5 V/27 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Frequency Response
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)
Total Harmonic Distortion
Dynamic Range
Channel Separation
5-20,000 Hz (1 dB)
Below measurable limits
0.008% (at 1 kHz)
95 dB (at 1 kHz)
105 dB
85 dB (at 1 kHz)
Maximum Power Output

Maximum Pre-Output Voltage
Bass
Treble
Weight
14.4 V DC
(11-16 V allowable)
50 W 4
2 V/10 k ohms
14 dB at 100 Hz
14 dB at 10 kHz
1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz)
CHASSIS SIZE
Width
Height
Depth
178 mm (7")
50 mm (2")
161 mm (6-3/8")
NOSEPIECE SIZE
Width
Height
Depth
170 mm (6-3/4")
46 mm (1-13/16")
25 mm (1")
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design

are subject to change without notice.
PICKUP
Wave length
Laser power
795 nm
CLASS I
USB SECTION
USB requirements
USB 1.1/2.0
Max. Power Consumption
500 mA
USB Class
Mass Storage
File System
FAT 12/16/32
MP3 Decoding
MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3
WMA Decoding
Windows Media Audio
AAC Decoding
AAC-LC format .m4a file
Number of Channels
2-Channel (Stereo)
Frequency Response*
5-20,000 Hz (1 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.008% (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range
95 dB (at 1 kHz)
105 dB
Channel Separation
85 dB (at 1 kHz)
* Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder
software/bit rate.
BLUETOOTH SECTION (CDE-103EBT Only)
Bluetooth Specification
Output Power
HFP
HSP
Bluetooth V 2.0
+4 dBm Max. (Power class 2)
(Hands-Free Profile)
(Head Set Profile)
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Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the
following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for
proper use.
Caution
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
Warning
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
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.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product

damage.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM

SECURELY.
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.
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.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE

NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR

PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to

electrical shorts.
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 wires insulation from being cut by
the metal edge of the hole.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN

SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or
hang up on places such as the steering wheel, shift lever, brake
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
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 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.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT
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.
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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.
Precautions
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the () battery post before
installing your CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E/
CDE-101EM. 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 vehicles electrical system.
When making connections to the vehicles 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-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E/
CDE-101EM to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended
circuit of the CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM
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.
The CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM 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.
SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:
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 vehicles chassis.
Installation
For the screw marked *2, use an appropriate screw for the chosen
mounting location.
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier to

the corresponding output lead coming from the left
rear of the CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E/
CDE-101EM. Connect all other leads of the
CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE-101EM
according to details described in the
CONNECTlONS section.
Detachable Front
Panel
Caution
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the
detachable front panel.
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in
place.
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal
plane, back to front.
Slide the CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E/CDE-101E/

CDE-101EM into the dashboard until it clicks. This
ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not
accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install
the detachable front panel.
Removal
1. Remove the detachable front panel.
2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides
on either side. The unit can now be removed from the
mounting sleeve.
Less than 35
This unit
Bracket Keys
(Included)
Mounting Sleeve
(Included)
Dashboard
3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.
<JAPANESE CAR>
Front Frame
Pressure Plates*
This unit
* If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the

pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see

Removal on page 31).
Screws (M5 8)
(Included)
This unit
Ground Lead
*3
Screw
Hex Nut (M5)
Mounting Bracket
*2
Bolt Stud
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw
(*3) already attached to the vehicles chassis.
Metal
Mounting
Strap
Mounting the Microphone (CDE-103EBT

only)
*1
This unit
Ground Lead
Chassis
For the sake of safety, mount the microphone in the following location.
In a stable and secure location.

In a location that does not inhibit safely driving the vehicle.
Mount the microphone in a location where the drivers voice can
easily be picked up.
Choose a location for the microphone that can easily pick up the drivers
voice. Requiring the driver to move towards the microphone for
audibility causes a distraction that could be dangerous.
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Connections
or
To iPhone/iPod
CDE-102E/CDE-101E/
CDE-101EM only
To Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT)

(sold separately)
Antenna
POWER ANT
Blue
Blue/White
REMOTE TURN-ON
Pink/Black
AUDIO INTERRUPT IN
Orange
Red
Yellow
Black
ILLUMINATION
To power antenna
To amplifier
To vehicle phone
To the instrument cluster illumination
lead
IGNITION
BATTERY
Ignition Key
GND
Grey
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
Battery
Speakers
Front Right
Grey/Black
Violet/Black
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
Rear Right
Violet
Green
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
Rear Left
Green/Black
White/Black
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
Front Left
White
Speakers
Front Left
CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only
Amplifier
Front Right
Amplifier
CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only
*1 When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Rear speakers. When Subwoofer is ON: Output is for Subwoofer.
*2 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 16.
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CDE-103EBT/
CDE-102E: Rear1
or Subwoofers*
CDE-101E/
CDE-101EM:
Front or
Subwoofers*2
Antenna Receptacle
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)
Left Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,

if applicable.
Left Front () Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicles power
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier or a signal
processor, etc.
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor.
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)

Fuse Holder (10A)
Front Output RCA Connectors (CDE-103EBT/
CDE-102E only)
RED is right and WHITE is left.
Rear/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors

(CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E only)
Front/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors
(CDE-101E/CDE-101EM only)
Connect this lead to the Audio interface output of a cellular

phone which provides ground shorting when a call is
received.
RED is right and WHITE is left.
Illumination Lead (Orange)
MIC Input Connector (CDE-103EBT only)
This lead may be connected to the vehicles instrument

cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of
this unit to dim whenever the vehicles lights are turned on.
To Microphone.
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)
Control iPhone/iPod signals.

Connect this to an iPhone/iPod by using FULL SPEED
Connection Cable (KCE-433iV) (sold separately) or to an
external device (such as a portable player) by using
conversion cable (KCE-237B) for building up the AUX IN
(sold separately).
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicles fuse

box or another unused power source which provides (+)12V
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory
position.
Battery Lead (Yellow)

Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicles
battery.
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.
Power Supply Connector

Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Grey)
Right Front () Speaker Output Lead (Grey/Black)
Right Rear () Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)

Full Speed Connector
Refer to Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode (page 17).

AUX+ ON :
AUX+ OFF :
When the external device is connected.

When an iPhone/iPod is connected.
You can also connect this to an optional Bluetooth

INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) (CDE-102E/CDE-101E/CDE101EM only). To use a hands-free mobile phone, an optional
Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) connection is required.
For details on connection, refer to the Owners Manual of the
Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).
FULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable (KCE-433iV) (sold

separately)
KCE-400BT Connection Cable (Included with
KCE-400BT)
Front AUX Input Terminal (CDE-103EBT/CDE-102E
only)
This terminal allows for input of audio from an external
device (such as a portable player), using a commerciallyavailable converter cable.
USB Connection Terminal

Connect 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.
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.

YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAA, S.A.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH

Designed by ALPINE Japan

Setting the Treble Control ............................... 13

Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................ 13

Turning Loudness On/Off ............................... 13

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BLUETOOTH (CDE-103EBT only)

Setup Before Using ......................................... 18

Setting the Bluetooth Device ........................... 19

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ........................24

Hands-Free Phone Control ............................. 20

Voice Dial Operation ...................................... 21

USB memory (Optional)

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Searching for a desired Song ..........................23

Installation and Connections

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60C

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,

If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

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Never Attempt the Following

Direct sun and heat

To prevent the CD from jamming, ERROR is displayed if discs

Irregular Shaped Discs

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On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

Do not touch the surface.

To customers using CD-R/CD-RW

About media that can be played

If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot

Protecting the USB connection terminal

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On Handling USB Memory

Push the left side of the front panel until it locks

* This illustrator is CDE-103EBT.

Initial System Start-Up

Head unit ............................................................................1