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USB issue alpine CDE-120R

nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
 Fab -
Hello, I'm encountering a problem with a CDE-120R. The sound while playing from USB (4 GB flash drive, formatted in FAT32) cuts out from time to time. It can work for 4 hours or just a quarter of an hour; it's random. I want to point out that the mp3 tracks continue to advance, and when I switch to radio, there's sound. There are no loose connections; I've tried everything, including renaming the tracks, deleting special characters, and replacing track numbers 01, 02,... with 101, 102,... etc. I've searched online for a solution in vain, so that's why I'm asking the question here. If you have any ideas because I really can't see where the problem is coming from. Thank you in advance.

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  1. Fab
     
    Hi

    I have a bit of the same issue with my Alpine UTE 92BT and the old USB keys, except the cuts last only a few seconds when I start the unit..
    Your 4GB key probably doesn't have a crazy speed!? Maybe that's the problem.
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    1. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      Okay, it's actually the only thing I haven't tested (with another key) but I remember not having any issues 5-6 years ago and the key is a relatively new 4 GB Duracell, so I will test it with others. Thank you.
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    2. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      Re Fab, I've tested with different keys and it's not the bandwidth; I would be curious to know the cause of the problem because I've tested everything!
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    3. Fab
       
      Hi
      If you burn MP3s onto a CD-R, is it the same?
      One possible reason that would be excessive, and it hurts to say it, is the quality of the unit itself; it's honestly not great. What’s really outrageous is that Alpine could do worse than the worst sub-brands available on the market!?
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    4. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      I would test it on a CD-R, but in my opinion, there shouldn't be any problem. I bought it a long time ago (maybe 6-8 years) and it worked perfectly for the price of less than 100€ (one of the cheapest), I believe, it was in a car and now it’s on mains power, with a transformer (I had some speakers left over from a hi-fi system, since I’m not too rich, it makes a free sound system..), it can't be the connections, that's for sure, and all the time I didn’t use it, it was well stored.. Especially since sometimes the USB key works for 2 hours! Anyway, I might buy a PC sound kit or just be rough and connect the speakers via jack to the PC! But it’s too bad because it’s more convenient this way and it sounds great. Well, thanks anyway, and if you think of something, let me know! ;) See you!
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    5. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      Hi, I've found a solution; I was advised to connect the unit to the PC with a jack cable (the aux input of the unit and the blue input of the PC).
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  2. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
     
    Hi, I still have this issue with random cutouts. The device is plugged into the mains with two hi-fi speakers, and it cuts out (even with the volume low) during USB playback but also on the radio, so that's not the problem. I've tested the speakers one by one, and I don't see where it could come from. If anyone has an idea, it would really help me out since I'm not wealthy! Thanks (small detail, the sound glitches starting at 20, 22 with mini cutouts).
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    1. Fab
       
      Hi

      Your power supply is too weak.
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  3. nono0883
     
    Hi, it seems weird to me. The post was working fine a year ago in a car and it was stored properly, but yes, it might be the power supply that has partially given up (I don't know anything about that). I'll see if I can test it..
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    1. Fab
       
      You must have a fuse on the socket; if the fuse indicates 10 amps, the power supply in front should ideally match that.
      By the way, what kind of power supply are you using?
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    2. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      It's the power supply of the unit, but even with the low sound it cuts out randomly, and I would have thought that if it were the power supply, either it's dead or alive! After all, I'm telling you I don't know anything, but I would have liked to fix the issue since it gives me a free chain... at least to know where the problem comes from.
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    3. Fab
       
      he's not directly connected to 220 volts, what transformer do you use to power the machine

      You can try it in a car to see if it still works well
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    4. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      no, I haven't had the chance to test it, the transformer: input: 230V 50 60Hz 50mA output 12V 500mA
      the beam works with another (older) unit
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    5. nono0883 Posted messages 31 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      there is a 15 A fuse but whatever.. (on the post)
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