4.5

Out of 6 Ratings

Owner's of the Alpine Car Stereo System CDE-124SXM gave it a score of 4.5 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.67 out of 5
  • Durability

    4.5 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    4.67 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.17 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    4.5 out of 5
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26-EN
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/
Composer/Folder
Playlist
*
/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Folder can be easily changed.
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can
be changed.
Press or to select the desired Playlist
*
/Artist/Album/
Genre/Composer/Folder.
* This item is invalid when a portable audio player is connected.
Notes
If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is
inactive.
If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that
artist are searchable.
For Flash Memory, this function is inactive during M.I.X. ALL/M.I.X.
Song playback.
For Portable audio player, this function is inactive during M.I.X.
playback.
This function is inactive during RPT ALBUM/RPT ARTIST playback.
Alphabet Skip Function (Tag search mode
only)
The initial skip function is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter
such as from A to B, B to C.
You can skip in reverse order such as B to A by pressing .
During Tag search mode, press or to perform the
Alphabet Skip Function.
A list is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter.
Notes
Characters defined for skipping are from the UTF-16 standard common
in many computer systems.
If the Song search mode is activated in Playlist search, this function is
invalid.
Quick Search
You can search for a song from all songs in current bank of Flash
Memory/Portable audio player without selecting an album, artist, etc.
1
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to activate
Quick Search mode.
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file).
The selected track is played back immediately.
Note
•Press in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled
if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.
Search Position Memory
During playback, you can quickly return to the last-selected hierarchy
level in the search mode.
Press .
The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode is displayed.
* The illustration is for CDE-123.
Connecting an iPod/iPhone
An iPod/iPhone can be connected to this unit by using the Interface
cable for iPod (CDE-124SXM/CDE-122, sold separately; CDE-123,
supplied). When an iPod/iPhone is connected to this unit, you can
choose to control the iPod/iPhone using its own controls or by the head
unit controls. For details, refer to “Setting the iPod Control” on page 27.
The Owner’s Manual only introduces on how to control an iPod/iPhone
via this unit. So before the following operation, make sure to set HEAD
UNIT in “Setting the iPod Control” (refer to “Setting the iPod Control”
on page 27). On how to control an iPod/iPhone on itself, refer to
Owner’s Manual of iPod/iPhone.
Notes
Internet and telephone functions of the iPod touch or iPhone, etc., can
also be used while connected to this unit. Using these functions will stop
or pause the currently playing songs. During this time, do not operate
the unit to avoid a malfunction.
If you connect an iPhone to CDE-123, it can be used as an iPod. If you
use iPhone as a hands-free phone, you need the optional BLUETOOTH
INTERFACE.
There are two USB connectors on CDE-123, you can choose to connect
an iPod/iPhone to Front USB Connection Terminal or Rear USB
Connector. On how to connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit, refer to
“iPod/iPhone Connection (sold separately)” on page 41.
Do not leave an iPod/iPhone in a car, as its mechanism is sensitive to
high temperature and humidity conditions, and damage may result.
About iPod/iPhone models usable with this unit
Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPod. Correct function of
earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.
iPod touch (4th generation): Ver.4.2.1
iPod nano (6th generation): Ver.1.0
iPod touch (3rd generation): Ver.4.2.1
iPod nano (5th generation): Ver.1.0.2 PC
iPod classic (160GB) (Late 2009): Ver.2.0.4
iPod touch (2nd generation): Ver.4.2.1
iPod nano (4th generation): Ver.1.0.4
iPod classic (120GB): Ver.2.0.1
iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.1.3
iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver.1.1.3 PC
iPod classic (80GB, 160GB): Ver.1.1.2
iPod nano (2nd generation): Ver.1.1.3
iPod with video: Ver.1.3
iPod nano (1st generation): Ver.1.3.1
Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPhone. Correct function of
earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.
iPhone 4: Ver.4.2.1
iPod/iPhone (optional)
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER
SOURCE/
VIEW
BAND/ F/R
6
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)