Overview: The Alpine
CDE-102 features a built-in AM/FM tuner and supports playback of MP3/WMA/AAC on
CD-R/RW discs and displays ID3-Tag and CD-Text information. This full featured
deck is easy and intuitive to use thanks to its rotary knob, sleek LCD display
and fixed red and blue illumination buttons.
This unit also comes with a convenient front-panel auxiliary and USB
input, so you can plug in your portable media player via a 3.5mm or USB type-A
connection. In addition, The Alpine CDE-102 supports iPod control and Bluetooth
operation via optional adapters (sold separately).
Display Features
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Disc Playback
Aux/USB/iPod Connection
Bluetooth Control
Display Features
Detachable Face: The unit features a single front loading CD
face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft. The CD player comes supplied
with a hard plastic face case to protect the detachable face when you have it
off the chassis. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face
non-detachable, if desired.
Dimmer: This unit is equipped with an
illumination lead; when the unit's dimmer mode is set to Auto and
the illumination lead is connected to your vehicle's headlight circuit,
the display and button illumination will dim to a fixed, preset level whenever
the headlights are turned on. If preferred, you may choose the Manual dimmer
mode setting, so the display and button illumination is dim at all times.
Audio Section
CEA-2006 Compliant: The
specifications given by Alpine for the built-in amplifier comply with the
CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power testing and measurement standards from the CEA
(Consumer Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the
standard can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.
- CEA-2006 Power Rating: 18 watts x 4-channel
- Max Power Output: 50 watts x 4-channel
Sound: The Sound Setting functions provide control over your
system, so you can tailor the sound to your personal tastes:
- Bass Control:
- Bass Center Frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz (default), 100Hz,
or 200Hz
- Bass Band Width: 1 (narrow) to 4 (wide)
- Bass Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
- Treble Control:
- Treble Center Frequency: 10kHz (default), 12.5kHz,
15kHz, or 17.5kHz
- Treble Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
- High Pass Filter (HPF): the speaker level
and front line level outputs have a selectable crossover (HPF); off
(default), 80Hz, 120Hz, or 160Hz
- Loudness: Loudness introduces a special low and
high frequency emphasis at low listening levels to compensate for the ear's
decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound at low volume
Dual Preamp Outs: There are two sets of preamp outputs; one is
front and the other is switchable between rear and subwoofer. Both are 2 volt/10
kΩ. When the subwoofer is turned on (the second preamp output is set to
sub) its output level is adjustable from 0 to 15. You can select either System1
or System2 for the desired subwoofer effect.
- Subwoofer System 1: subwoofer level changes according
to the main volume setting
- Subwoofer System 2: subwoofer level change is different
from the main volume setting; even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is
still audible
Power IC Off: When an external amplifier is powering all the speakers in the system, you can
turn the internal amp off, which will improve the sound quality.
Audio Mute: Activating the Audio Mute function will
instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
Interrupt Feature: When a
device having the interrupt feature (such as a cellular telephone) is connected
to the receiver, the audio signal will be automatically muted whenever the
interrupt signal is received from the device. The supplied wiring harness
contains a pink/black Interrupt lead that needs to be connected to the device's
interrupt signal connection.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Alpine CDE-102 features a built-in AM/FM
tuner.
Preset Tuning: The built-in tuner provides 12 FM and 6 AM
preset stations. Stations can be preset manually or automatically.
Disc Playback
MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: This unit can play CD-ROM,
CD-R, and CD-RW discs containing MP3, WMA, and AAC files recorded using the ISO
9660 Level 1 or Level 2 formats. MP3 files with bit rates from 8 kbps to 320
kbps, WMA files with bit rates from 48 kbps to
192 kbps, and AAC files with bit rates from 16 kbps to 320 kbps are supported.
Variable bit rates are also compatible. Up to a maximum of 255 folders and 510 files per folder can be read from one disc. ID3 tags v1 and v2, and WMA tags are supported; track title, artist name, and album name ID3 tag data can be
displayed.
Text/File/Folder Quick Search: When you are playing a disc with CD
Text, ID3, or WMA tags, you can easily search for a track, file, or folder by its title.
Once you have activated the search mode, you can use the rotary encoder to
quickly scan through the titles to locate the desired track. For discs without
CD Text, ID3 or WMA tags, searches are made using the track numbers associated
with each song.
Angle Mounting: For proper CD playback, Alpine recommends mounting the CDE-102 no more that 35° above horizontal.
Aux/USB/iPod Connection
Auxiliary Input: The front panel input is a 3.5mm mini-jack.
You can input audio from an auxiliary source unit; such as a TV, DVD player,
or portable unit.
You can change the name on the display to match the type of device connected to
the front panel input; Auxiliary, TV, DVD, Portable, or Game.
USB Port: The Alpine CDE-102 features a front-panel USB type-A port so
you may connect a USB memory device to this headunit. Your connected USB
memory device may contain MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (48-192 kbps), or AAC (16-320
kbps) music files formatted in FAT
12/16/32. This unit will recognized up to 100 folders and 100 files per folder.
The headunit will play back files on a USB memory devices with the same controls
and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files.
Note: The headunit's USB port does not support Apple iPod or
iPhone.
iPod Full Speed Ready: You
can connect your iPod or iPhone to the headunit's rear-panel proprietary iPod
Full Speed port (attached to rear chassis via 4" pigtail) using the optional Alpine KCE-433iV iPod
Full Speed adapter cable (500KCE433I, sold separately), and get access to all of your iPod's
stored music, right from the headunit. With the optional Full Speed iPod cable
you get convenient control so you can scroll through all your Playlists,
Artists, Albums, and Songs; and view all your song information right from the
display on the headunit. When operating your iPod through the Full Speed
connection, you can use the Direct Search function in Playlist, Artist, Album,
or Song mode to quickly locate your music. For especially big music libraries,
Percentage Search function uses the preset buttons for quick jumps to specific
parts of the list (Preset 1: 0% to 16%, Preset 2: 17% to 32%, Preset 3: 33% to
49%, Preset 4: 50% to 66%, Preset 5: 67% to 82%, Preset 6: 83% to 100% of the
song library). Save yourself from scrolling through each song one by one, when
you can just jump to a segment of your library with a touch of a button. The
headunit will also charge your iPod or iPhone when connected via the optional
Full Speed iPod cable. The Alpine Alpine CDE-102 is "Made for iPod/iPhone"
compatible when connected via the Alpine KCE-433iV iPod Full Speed adapter cable
and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of Dec. 2009):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control
Type |
Display
Type |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Unit |
iPod |
Song/Artist
Text |
Track Info |
| dock connector
|
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video
|
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3GS |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the headunit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality.
If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software
version or wait until an newer software update is available.
Bluetooth Control
Bluetooth Interface Ready: This unit is Bluetooth
ready so you can add the optional Alpine KCE-400BT
Bluetooth adapter (500KCE400B, sold separately) to pair up your cell phone with the head
unit. Now, you can make and take phone calls conveniently, hands-free. You will
be able to view caller information including caller ID, missed, dialed, and
received calls right from the headunit's display. You will use the microphone
supplied with the optional KCE-400BT to speak, and then listen through your
car's speakers. You can even set up your cell phone/headunit to automatically
answer your calls. With select compatible phones with streaming audio
capability, you can listen to music stored on your phone and have it stream
through your Alpine system.
