Alpine CDE-110E Merkblatt

Controlling USB memory (Optional)

A USB memory device may be connected to this unit. With USB
memory connected, playback of files on the device is controlled from
this unit.

• The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative

only when a USB memory is connected.

Playing MP3/WMA Files with the

USB memory (Optional)

If you connect a USB memory containing MP3/WMA, you can
play these files on this unit.

Press SOURCE/ to switch to the USB AUDIO
mode.
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

RADIO

CD*

USB *

AUX

RADIO

Displayed only when a disc has been inserted.

Displayed only when USB memory is connected.

To pause playback, press BAND/ / .
Pressing

BAND/

again will resume the playback.

• The root folder is displayed as “ROOT” in the Folder Name Search

mode.

• This unit plays back files on a USB memory device with the same

controls and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA.
For details, refer to “CD/MP3/WMA”.

• 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.

USB Memory Connection (Optional)

Connect USB memory

Open the cover of the USB connection terminal.

Connect the USB memory directly to the USB
connection terminal, or via the USB cable.

Remove USB memory

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 File of USB

Memory

Playing back MP3/WMA

MP3/WMA files are prepared, then stored to a USB
memory. This unit can recognise at least 999 folders (including
root folder) and 255 files per folder stored in USB memory.
Playback may not be performed if a USB memory exceeds the
limitations described above.
Do not make a file's playback time more than 1,000 minutes.

Media supported

This device can play back USB memory media.

Corresponding File Systems

This device supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB memory device.

USB memory (Optional)

SOURCE/

BAND/

USB memory

(Sold Separately)

Cable (Sold

Separately)

This unit

USB Connection Terminal

USB memory

(Sold Separately)

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.

No function or display.
• Vehicle’s ignition is off.

- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate

with the vehicle’s ignition off.

• Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.

- Check power lead and battery lead connections.

• Blown fuse.

- Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if

necessary.

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.
• 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.

CD Player not functioning.
• Out of operating temperature range +70°C (+158°F) for CD.

- Allow the vehicle’s 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 (finalization) has not been performed.

- Perform finalization and attempt playback again.

MP3, WMA is not played back.
• Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA format is not

compatible.
- Make sure the MP3/WMA has been written in a

supported format. Refer to “About MP3/WMA”, then
rewrite in the format supported by this device.

Information

Basic

Radio

MP3/WMA

• The disc is dirty or upside down.

- Press the button and eject the CD.

If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.

• The disc has scratches.

- Press the button and eject the CD.

If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.

• Mechanism error.

- 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 song (file) is stored in the USB memory.

- Connect the USB memory device after storing songs (files).

• A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected.

- Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit.

• 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.

- Disconnect the USB memory device and turn off the power and

turn on Connect another USB memory.

• Communication error.

- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.

• 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.

Indication for CD Player

Indication for USB memory

Specifications

FM RADIO SECTION

AM RADIO SECTION

CD PLAYER SECTION

USB SECTION

Front AUX input

GENERAL

• Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design

are subject to change without notice.

Tuning Range
(CDE-110C/110E/110UB) / (CDE-110)
Usable Sensitivity

5 dB/µV (S/N 30 dB)

Frequency Response

30-15,000 Hz (±3 dB)

Alternate Channel Selectivity 75 dB
Stereo Separation 30 dB
Image Rejection Ratio

70 dB

IF Rejection Ratio

100 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

62 dB

Tuning Range

Usable Sensitivity

28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Sampling Range

8 times oversampling

DA Converter

1 bit DAC System

Pick-up Type

3-beam Photo Detector Pick

Up
Light Source Semiconductor laser
Wave length 790 nm
Laser Power CLASS I
Frequency Response

20-20,000 Hz (±1 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

96 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% (at 1 kHz)
Wow & Flutter

Below measurable limits

Channel Separation

85 dB

USB requirements

1.1/2.0 Full Speed

Maximum Supply Compatibility

500 mA

Input Impedance

10 kohms

Allowable external input 2.0 V

Stereo mini-pin

Power Requirement

12 V DC (11-16 V allowable),

Test volage 14.4 V, Negative
ground
Current Consumption

Less than 2.1 A (CD mode;

0.5 W x 4)
Maximum Power Output

50 W × 4 (at 1 kHz)

volume control maximum
Power Output 18 W x 4 (1kHz, 1 %, 4
ohms)
Speaker Impedance 4-8 ohms
Pre-Output Voltage*

2 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0dB)

Pre-Output Impedance*

200 ohms

Dimensions (W × H × D)

178 × 50 × 160 mm

Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the
following and “Operating Instructions” of this manual
thoroughly for proper use.

Warning

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.

Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product
damage.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to
electrical shorts.

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.

Caution

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.

The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical

skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer

where you purchased this product to have the work done.

USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM
SECURELY.

Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than

designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not

securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become

loose resulting in hazards or product failure.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.

Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat

rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and

damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use

a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by

the metal edge of the hole.

DO NOT 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-110/110C/110E/110UB. This will reduce any

chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.

• Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to the

diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to

malfunction or damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.

• When making connections to the vehicle’s electrical system, be

aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this
unit. When connecting the CDE-110/110C/110E/110UB to the fuse
box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-110/
110C/110E/110UB 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-110/110C/110E/110UB uses female RCA-type jacks for

connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors.
You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please
contact your authorized Alpine dealer for assistance.

• Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–)

terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to
each other or to the vehicle body.

IMPORTANT
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 upper of the unit.

SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

Installation

• The main unit must be mounted within 30 degrees of the horizontal

plane, back to front.

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.

3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.

Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw
(*3) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.

Caution

Do not block the unit's heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If

blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire.

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.

Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see

“Removal”).

Heat sink

Detachable Front
Panel

Less than 30°

Bracket

Bolt Stud
(Included)

This unit

Snapping Point

Mounting Sleeve
(Included)

Rubber Cap
(Included)

Dashboard

Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting

strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the

unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (* 1) already

attached to the vehicle’s chassis.

• 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-110/110C/110E/110UB. Connect all

other leads of the CDE-110/110C/110E/110UB according

to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.

Slide the CDE-110/110C/110E/110UB 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.

Metal
Mounting
Strap

Chassis

Hex Nut (M5)

Bolt Stud
(Included)

Ground Lead

Screw

This unit

* 2

Bracket Keys
(Included)

This unit

Front Frame
(Included)

This unit

Screws (M5 × 8)

Mounting Bracket

Ground Lead

Connections

Antenna

Blue

Blue/White

Black GND

Yellow BATTERY

Green

Green/Black
White/Black

Gray

Violet/Black

Violet

To power antenna

To amplifier

Ignition Key

Battery

Speakers

Rear Left

Front Right

Rear Right

White

SPEAKER

RIGHT FRONT

SPEAKER

RIGHT REAR

SPEAKER

LEFT REAR

SPEAKER

LEFT FRONT

Front Left

AMP CONT

Red IGNITION

Gray/Black

Rear Left

Rear Right

Speakers

ANT CONT

Amplifier

Antenna Receptacle
ANT CONT Lead (Blue)
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,
if applicable.

• This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle’s power

antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier etc.

AMP CONT Lead (Blue/White)
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your
amplifier or signal processor.
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse
box or another unused power source which provides (+)12V
only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory
position.
Battery Lead (Yellow)
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s
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 (Gray)
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)

Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)
Fuse Holder (15A)
Rear Output RCA Connectors
RED is right and WHITE is left.
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)
Front AUX Input Terminal
This terminal allows for input of audio from an external
device (such as a portable player), using a commercially-
available converter cable.
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.

Note

* CDE-110UB does not support WMA.

(CDE-110C/110E/110UB) / (CDE-110)

531-1,602 kHz / 530-1,710 kHz

87.5-108.0 MHz / 87.7-107.9 MHz