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Alpine CDE-9874L

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA, AAC Receiver with Front Panel Aux Input and Remote Control

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General Features:

  • In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA, AAC Receiver with Front Panel AUX Input and Detachable Face
  • White LCD display
  • Rotary encoder volume control
  • Display dimming function
  • Blue and red button lighting
  • Power Pack Ready: upgrade to 45Wx4 RMS (coming soon)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 45 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 16 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA and AAC
  • Tuner with 12FM/6AM presets
  • EQ3 (3-band parametric equalizer with 7 preset tone curves)
  • Loudness function
  • Digital sound processing to enhance your MP3/WMA playback

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear/sub switchable)
  • Bluetooth Ready: KCE-300BTrequired and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: KCE-422irequired and sold separately
  • Scosche Passport: PassPORT IFWA required and sold separately for plug and play charging of iPhone 3G
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.

Any iPods/iPhones released after February 12, 2009 have not been tested by the manufacturer and/or Sonic Electronix for compatibility. Therefore we do not guarantee compatibility in regards to, but not limited to: playback, video, charging, and response time.

Alpine products are warranted solely by Sonic Electronix, Inc. under the same period and terms as the original Alpine warranty. Sonic Electronix is not an Authorized Alpine Dealer and Alpine requires all merchandise purchased by Sonic Electronix customers to be returned solely to Sonic Electronix. Alpine products are also covered by our Standard Return Policy for returns on exchanges or refunds within 30 days from the date of purchase.

Product History:
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(previous model, replaced by Alpine CDE-9874)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlNo
Peak Power Output45 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output16 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2 volts
Built-In EqualizerEQ3
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorBlue And Red
CD Signal-to-Noise105 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets12
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
Satellite RadioNo
HD RadioNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleNo
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple DevicesiPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Mini (4 & 6GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: CDE-9874L
UPC: 793276711519
Weight: 5.50 lbs
Internal SKU: cde9874l
Internal product ID: 17567
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