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Description ๐
๐ข Alpine KCE-400BT โ the factory Bluetooth interface for Alpine head units.
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Hands-free calling โ microphone included
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Bluetooth audio streaming โ A2DP, with track control from the head unit
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Appears as its own source โ not an AUX dongle
Who is this for? ๐ฏ
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Alpine head unit owners โ adds Bluetooth without replacing the deck
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Classic car builders โ the dash keeps its original look
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Anyone who wants factory integration โ controlled from the head unit
What buyers liked โญ
โญ Genuine Alpine part โ not a third-party AUX adapter
๐ต A2DP and AVRCP together โ stream and skip tracks without touching the phone
๐ค Microphone in the box โ 4 m cable, reaches the sun visor
๐ก Key Features
๐ Hands-free calling โ HFP 0.96 / 1.0 / 1.5 and HSP 1.0
๐ต Bluetooth audio โ A2DP 1.0, streams from phones and portable players
โญ๏ธ Track control from the head unit โ AVRCP 1.1, play, pause and skip
๐ข Pairing passcode is 0000 โ enter it on your phone within 30 seconds
๐ฅ Up to 5 devices โ No. 5 is a guest slot that clears when the ignition goes off
๐ค Hands-free microphone โ 4 m cable with mounting bracket
๐๏ธ Microphone sensitivity is adjustable โ MIC INPUT, 0 to 15
๐ Speaker select โ all speakers, front left, front right, or front pair
๐ฒ Auto-connect โ reconnects to the last phone after ignition on
๐งช Test scope: See Seller Notes for details.
๐ง Before you start โ head unit settings
1๏ธโฃ Bluetooth IN โ set to ADAPTER (factory default is OFF)
2๏ธโฃ INT Mute โ set to OFF
3๏ธโฃ AUX+ Setup โ set to OFF, it shares the same connector
4๏ธโฃ Turn the ignition off and on again โ the settings are not applied until you do
๐ก INT Mute may disappear from the menu โ that is normal once Bluetooth IN is set to ADAPTER
๐ก A new BT Audio source appears โ select it to play music
๐ Will it work with your head unit?
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Tested on an Alpine CDA-117Ji โ connected with the included interface cable
๐ How to check yours โ if its manual or spec sheet mentions KCE-400BT, or it has a Bluetooth interface connector, it works
โ ๏ธ The model names below are examples, not a complete list โ Alpine's own manual says to contact Alpine for models not shown
๐ Bluetooth interface connection โ iDA-X305, CDA-105Ji, CDE-102Ji, CDE-101J, CDE-W203Ji and more, using the included cable
โ ๏ธ Full Speed connection โ CDA-9887Ji, CDA-9885Ji, iDA-X001, iDA-X100, iDA-X200 and CDA-106Ji need the KWE-460E cable instead
โ ๏ธ KWE-460E is not included โ please check which method your head unit uses
๐ Needs its own power โ ACC, constant 12V and ground, with a 7.5A fuse
๐ Specifications
๐ท๏ธ Brand: Alpine
๐ข Model: KCE-400BT
๐ถ Bluetooth: 1.2 and 2.0 certified
๐ Profiles: HFP 0.96 / 1.0 / 1.5, HSP 1.0, A2DP 1.0, AVRCP 1.1
๐ก Output: +4 dBm max, power class 2
๐ Power: 13.5 V DC, operating range 10.0 to 16.0 V, negative ground
๐ Size: 95 ร 25 ร 77 mm
โ๏ธ Weight: 96 g
๐ฆ Included items: See Seller Notes
๐ Condition: See Seller Notes
๐ Actual rank & included items: Please refer to Seller Notes.
Shipping ๐
โ Shipped via FedEx, DHL, or Japan Post.
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Dispatch within 7 business days after payment confirmation.
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Ships only to your registered address.
โ Extra charges may apply for remote areas.
International Buyers - Please Note ๐
๐ Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included (except for shipments to the U.S., which are Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)). Please check with your customs office before purchase.
About Us ๐
โก Voltage Notice โ please check which one applies to this item:
๐ Home audio: designed for 100V (Japan voltage). Use a step-down transformer if your mains voltage is different.
๐ Car audio: designed for 12V DC (car battery, negative ground). Connect to a 12V vehicle supply โ never to mains power.
๐ฉ Feel free to contact us anytime.
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