About the Alpine CDE-102
Alpine designed this receiver for great sound
Alpine designed this receiver for great sound
Alpine's CDE-102 CD receiver offers front-panel USB and auxiliary inputs, giving you lots of playback options in addition to the CD slot. Connect an MP3 player or satellite radio to the auxiliary input, or plug a thumb drive loaded with music files into the USB input either way, you've got plenty of entertainment to keep you company on the road.
Add Alpine's optional cable, and you'll get complete control over your iPod® or iPhone right on the stereo. Alpine's unique Percentage Search feature gets you through your playlist at warp speed, so you can find the song you want in no time.
Build a system
You'll find the two sets of preamp outputs handy for adding amps and subs to create a well-rounded system. You can fine-tune your sound using the adjustable bass and treble controls, while a built-in high-pass filter lets you remove low bass from your speakers, allowing your system to run more efficiently and sound better. Many stereos only let you adjust your subwoofer level, but the CDE-102 gives you control over the bass bandwidth and frequency, so you can tweak your system's low end to perfection.
Bluetooth convenience
Connect Alpine's Bluetooth® adapter to conduct safe hands-free calls with your compatible phone when you're driving. When a call comes in, your music is muted and you hear your caller over your vehicle's speakers. Your phone stays safe in your purse or your pocket, while you keep both hands on the wheel.
Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check Hands-on Research for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.
Information provided by Alpine
Product highlights:
General features:
- CD receiver with built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/45 peak x 4 channels)
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files
- detachable face
Audio features:
- bass center frequency, width, and level controls
- high-pass filter
Expandability:
- compatible with Alpine's iPod and Bluetooth adapters
- inputs: front-panel USB and auxiliary inputs
- outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (front, rear/sub) rear outputs switchable to subwoofer mode with bass level control
Other features and specs:
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # CDE-102
What's in the box:
- AM/FM/CD receiver
- Wiring harness
- Sleeve
- Trim ring
- Face
- Hard plastic face case
- 4 Flat-head ISO-DIN screws (M5 x 8mm)
- Face fixing screw
- 2 Radio removal tools
- Owner's Manual CD-ROM (English/French/Spanish)
- Quick Reference Guide (English/French/Spanish)
- Customer Care Registration card
- CD-ROM Requirements/Instructions
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More details on the Alpine CDE-102
Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | No | |
Memory Card Slot | USB memory | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Optional | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic/5Gen | |
Nano | Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/Nano1 | |
Touch | Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 | |
iPhone | Phone/Phone3G/Phone3GS/Phone4 | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 18 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 45 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 4-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | White | |
Key Button Color | Red/Blue | |
EQ Bands | 2 | |
Wireless Remote | No | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 9.3 dBf | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | ||
High-res Playback |
Product Research
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 | |||
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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.
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I am very pleased with this Alpine stereo head unit!...the Alpine brand never dissapoints me. It is everything I want in a CD receiver with all the features you could want. I highly recommend this one...and for the price, you just can't go wrong!
Sergio from Sacramento, CA