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 bottom of the unit. SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: PLACE OF PURCHASE: Installation 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. Less than 35° 1 Mounting Sleeve (Included) DashboardThis unitPressure Plates* *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 25). 2 Metal Mounting StrapChassisHex Nut (M5) Bolt StudGround LeadScrewThis unit*2*1 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-9874/CDE-9872. Connect all other leads of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section. 3 Slide the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 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. 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. Bracket Keys (Included) This unit 3.Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so. Front FrameThis unitScrews (M5 . 8) (Included) Mounting BracketGround Lead *3 Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis. Connections AntennaBlueBlue/WhiteOrange ILLUMINATIONBlack GNDYellow BATTERYGreenGreen/BlackWhite/BlackGrayViolet/BlackVioletTo iPodTo power antennaTo amplifier To the instrument cluster illumination leadIgnition KeyBatterySpeakersRear LeftFront RightRear RightWhiteSPEAKER RIGHT FRONTSPEAKER RIGHT REARSPEAKER LEFT REARSPEAKER LEFT FRONTFront LeftREMOTE TURN-ONCDE-9874: Rear or Subwoofers*1AUDIO INTERRUPT INPink/BlackRed IGNITIONGray/BlackTo vehicle phoneAmplifierAmplifierFront LeftFront RightSpeakersPOWER ANTCDE-9874 onlyCDE-9874 onlyCDE-9874 onlyCDE-9872: Front or Subwoofers*2 *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. Antenna Receptacle Power Antenna 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 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) (CDE-9874 only) Connect this lead to the Audio interface output of a cellular phone which provides ground shorting when a call is received. Illumination Lead (Orange) This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of this unit to dim whenever the vehicle’s lights are turned on. 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 (+)...
