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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34-EN
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Press and hold Tag for at least 2 seconds while the desired
song is playing.
The “Tag” blinks at the same time the “TAGGING” is displayed.
3
When completed, “TAG STORED” is displayed and the
“Tag” indicator lights up
*
.
* When completed, “TAG COUNT X” (X is the total amount of
stored tag information) is displayed if no iPod/iPhone is
connected.
Notes
During tagging, the iPod/iPhone takes priority to save the tag
information. If no iPod/iPhone is connected, the tag information is
saved to this unit.
When the memory of iPod/iPhone is full, “iPod FULL” is displayed. The
tag information will be stored to the unit.
If the tagging operation is interrupted by a source or channel change,
the tagging operation will be canceled and the unit may not display
“CANNOT TAG”.
This unit can store up to 50 pieces of tag information. When the
memory of the unit is full, “MEMO FULL” may be displayed.
When an iPod that doesn't support the tagging function is connected,
“NON-TAGGING IPOD” may be displayed.
When the iPod/iPhone is disconnected from the unit during tagging, its
tag information will be stored in the unit.
If there is stored tag information on the unit, when an iPod/iPhone
supporting the tag function is connected, the stored tag information will
be transferred to the iPod/iPhone automatically. When the iPod/iPhone
memory becomes full, “iPod FULL” will be displayed, and any
remaining tag information on the unit will not be transferred to the
iPod/iPhone.
If tag information already exists, “ALREADY TAGGED” will be
displayed when you try to tag information again.
Tagging may be canceled by changing the frequency or station, and the
message “CANNOT TAG”, etc., may not be displayed.
If a song is tagged and the remaining storage volume of the connected
iPod/iPhone is sufficient to hold the song’s tag information, it will be
saved on the iPod/iPhone.
If there is stored tag information on CDE-123, when two iPod/iPhone
models supporting the tag function are connected, the Tag information
will be transferred to the iPod/iPhone with which the USB terminal is
activated automatically. When the iPod/iPhone memory becomes full,
“iPod FULL” will be displayed, and any remaining tag information on
the unit will not be transferred to the iPod/iPhone.
Changing the Display
Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature and
song/program title, is available with each SiriusXM channel. The unit
can display this text information as explained below.
1
In SiriusXM mode, press VIEW.
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown
below.
Band/Channel Number Clock Channel Name
*1
Artist
Name
*1
Song Title
*1
Content info.
*1
Category Name
*1
Band/Channel Number
*1 If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.
Note
When the “TEXT SCR” (refer to “Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)” on
page 21) is set to “AUTO,” the display scrolls continuously. When the
“TEXT SCR” is set to “MANUAL,” the display scrolls only once after
any function is performed (PRESET, BAND, SEARCH, etc.).
In Case of Difficulty
If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If
the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the
following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the
unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
No function or display.
Vehicle’s ignition is off.
If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate with
the vehicle’s ignition off.
Improper power lead (Red) and battery lead (Yellow) connections.
Check power lead and battery lead connections.
•Blown fuse.
Check the fuse of the unit; replace with the proper value if
necessary.
Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference noise
etc.
Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed
article.
Unable to receive stations.
No antenna or open connection in cable.
Make sure the antenna is properly connected;
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.
You are in a weak signal area.
Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.
If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may not be
grounded and connected properly.
Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is
properly grounded at its mounting location.
The antenna may not be the proper length.
Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the
antenna with a new one.
Broadcast is noisy.
The antenna is not the proper length.
Extend the antenna fully; replace it if it is broken.
The antenna is poorly grounded.
Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting
location.
CD Player not functioning.
Out of operating temperature range +50°C (+120°F) for CD.
Allow the vehicle’s interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.
CD playback sound is wavering.
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about
1 hour).
CD insertion not possible.
A CD is already in the CD player.
Eject the CD and remove it.
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