Built-in Bluetooth
USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
Disc Playback
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Display Features
Remote Control (optional)
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Communication (powered by Parrot): The
Alpine CDE-125BT features built-in Bluetooth technology powered by Parrot. The
CDE-125BT supports Bluetooth (ver. 2.0) hands-free communication for the iPhone and other Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phones. Hands-free communication is possible from the Alpine head unit when using
a HSP (Head Set Profile) and HFP (Hands-Free Profile) compatible Bluetooth
enabled mobile phone.
Note: This unit does not offer
Bluetooth audio streaming.
Pairing: The Alpine
CDE-125BT can be paired to up to five Bluetooth enabled mobile devices (only one
device can be used at a time).
Note: Not all Bluetooth mobile phones will be compatible. Parrot
software updates provide support for future phones.
External Microphone with Noise Cancellation: The included external microphone (with
visor-clip) allows you to speak to the other party on the telephone call
hands-free, while the other party's voice is played through your car stereo
speakers. The CDE-125BT features a noise cancellation
function to ensure that your calls are heard clearly. You can adjust the
microphone's volume level from 0 to 7.
Note: The external microphone measures 0.5625" (diameter) x 1.625"
(deep).
Placing Calls: The Alpine CDE-125BT provides a variety
of functions for placing a phone call without using your mobile phone.
The Alpine CDE-125BT features full phone book access, call history, voice
tag dialing, and redial with compatible phones.
- Redial: Press the Phone button within 5 seconds of
ending a call.
- Call History: The 10 previously dialed, received, or
missed numbers can be retrieved and dialed from memory.
- Phonebook: Up to 1,000 entries can be downloaded
from your compatible mobile phone.
- Voice Dialing: If you have a voice-dial capable
phone, you can dial a phone contact by simply speaking the name of your
contact.
Receiving Calls: The Alpine CDE-125BT provides a couple
ways to answer your phone calls without picking up your mobile phone.
Incoming calls are announced by a caller ring tone through your
vehicle's speakers and a displayed message (PHONE) across your Alpine
head unit's display.
- Manual Answer: Manually answer an incoming call by
pressing the "Phone" button on your Alpine head unit.
- Automatic Answer: Set
the Alpine head unit to
answer the incoming call automatically; when a call is received, it is
answered automatically after approximately 5 seconds.
Speaker Output: You can select which car speaker outputs the audio
from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
- All: The audio will be output from all of the speakers in the car
- F-L: The sound is only output from the front left speaker.
- F-R: The sound is only output from the front right speaker.
- F-LR: The sound is output from the front left and front right
speakers.
USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
USB Port: The Alpine CDE-125BT features a front-panel USB
type-A port so you may connect a USB memory device to this head unit. Your
connected USB memory device may contain MP3 (8-320 kbps) music files formatted in FAT
16/32. This unit will recognized up to 100 folders and 100 files per folder. ID3
tags (ver.1 & ver.2) are supported; track title, artist name, and album name ID3
tag data can be displayed. You can use the head unit's Quick Search
(text/file/folder) function to browse your USB device's music library. Repeat
(file/folder) & Random (all/folder) playback functions are also supported.
Note: The head unit's USB port does not support the Apple iPod or iPhone.
iPod/iPhone Full-Speed Connection: You
can connect your iPod or iPhone to the head unit's rear-panel proprietary iPod/iPhone
Full-Speed port (attached to rear chassis via 5" pigtail) using the optional Alpine KCE-433iV iPod
Full Speed adapter cable (500KCE433I, sold separately), and get access to all
the music stored on your iPod/iPhone, right from the head unit.
iPod/iPhone Control: With the Alpine Full-Speed iPod/iPhone
cable (sold separately) you get convenient control from the Alpine CDE-125BT.
- Music Browsing: You can browse your iPod/iPhone's music library
by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, or Audiobook.
- Percentage Search: The Percentage Search function uses the
head unit's preset buttons to quickly jump to specific parts of a music
category (Preset 1: 0% to 16%, Preset 2: 17% to 32%, Preset 3: 33% to 49%,
Preset 4: 50% to 66%, Preset 5: 67% to 82%, Preset 6: 83% to 100% of the
song library). Percentage Search saves you from scrolling through each song
one by one, by jumping to a specific segment of your music library.
- Repeat & Random: The head unit supports Repeat (song) &
Random (album/category/all) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone.
Note: Your iPod/iPhone's
controls (clickwheel or touchscreen) will be locked while connected to the
head unit.
iPod/iPhone Display: The Alpine CDE-125BT will display your
iPod/iPhone's music file information. The head unit will display Track number,
Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label.
iPod/iPhone Charging: The head unit will charge your
iPod or iPhone when connected via the optional Full-Speed
iPod/iPhone cable. Your vehicle's ignition switch should be set to ACC or ON.
Note: If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Alpine CDE-125BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible
when connected via the Alpine KCE-433iV iPod/iPhone Full-Speed adapter cable (sold
separately) and
supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of November 2011):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Head Unit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
4.3.5 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or
wait until a newer software update is available.
Auxiliary Input: The front panel input is a 3.5mm mini-jack.
You can input audio from an auxiliary source unit; such as a TV, DVD player,
or portable unit.
You can change the name on the display to match the type of device connected to
the front panel input; Auxiliary, TV, DVD, Portable, or Game.
Disc Playback
Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player
that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs.
MP3 Playback: This unit can play CD-R/RW discs containing
MP3 audio files recorded using the ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 formats. MP3
audio files with bit rates from 8 kbps to 320 kbps are supported.
Up to a maximum of 255 folders and 510 files per folder can be read from one
disc. ID3 tags (ver.1 & ver.2)
are supported; track title, artist name, and album name ID3 tag data can be
displayed.
Text/File/Folder Quick Search: When you are playing a disc
with CD Text or ID3 tags, you can easily search for a track, file, or folder by its title.
Once you have activated the search mode, you can use the rotary encoder to
quickly scan through the titles to locate the desired track. For discs without
CD Text or ID3 tags, searches are made using the track numbers associated
with each song.
Playback Modes: The Alpine CDE-125BT features both Repeat & Random
playback modes.
- Repeat: Track, File, Folder
- Random: All, Folder
Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with
the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will
automatically power up and begin playback.
Angle Mounting: For proper disc playback, Alpine recommends mounting the CDE-125BT no more that 35° above horizontal.
Audio Section
CEA-2006 Compliant: The
specifications given by Alpine for the built-in amplifier comply with the
CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power testing and measurement standards from the CEA
(Consumer Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the
standard can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.
- CEA-2006 Power Rating: 18 watts x 4-channel (at
4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Max Power Output: 50 watts x 4-channel (200 total
watts)
Power Pack Ready: You can add-on Alpine's KTP-445 Power Pack
(500KTP445,
sold separately) to instantly increase the head unit's power to a true 45-watts
x 4-channel (RMS). The Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack connects to the CDE-125BT via the
head unit's front and rear channel preamp outputs.
2.0V Preamp Outs: There is one set of stereo preamp outputs.
The unit's stereo preamp outputs are switchable. They can be configured as
full-range front-channel preamp outputs or a non-fading Subwoofer preamp output.
Subwoofer System: When the unit's preamp outputs are configured for a subwoofer,
you can select between two subwoofer systems (either System1
or System2) for the desired subwoofer effect.
- Subwoofer System 1: The subwoofer level changes according
to the main volume setting (0-35).
- Subwoofer System 2: The subwoofer level is different
from the main volume setting. You can set the subwoofer level from 0-15.
This allows the connected subwoofer to be audible even when the main unit's
volume level is low.
Bass & Treble: The unit's independent Bass & Treble
adjustments provide control over your system, so you can tailor the sound to
your personal taste.
- Bass Control: Adjusts low frequencies.
- Bass Center Frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz (default),
100Hz, or 200Hz
- Bass Band Width: 1 (narrow) to 4 (wide)
- Bass Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
- Treble Control: Adjusts high frequencies.
- Treble Center Frequency: 10kHz (default), 12.5kHz,
15kHz, or 17.5kHz
- Treble Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
High Pass Filter (HPF): The speaker level
and front line level outputs have a selectable crossover (HPF); Off
(default), 60Hz, 80Hz, or 100Hz
Loudness: Loudness introduces a special low and
high frequency emphasis at low listening levels to compensate for the ear's
decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound at low volume
Power IC Off: When an external amplifier is powering all the speakers in the system, you can
turn the internal amp off, which will improve the sound quality.
Audio Mute: Activating the Audio Mute function will
instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
Interrupt Feature: When a
device having the interrupt feature (such as a cellular telephone) is connected
to the receiver, the audio signal will be automatically muted whenever the
interrupt signal is received from the device. The supplied wiring harness
contains a pink/black Interrupt lead that needs to be connected to the device's
interrupt signal connection.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The
Alpine CDE-125BT features a built-in AM/FM tuner with Manual, Seek, and Preset
tuning.
Preset Tuning: The built-in tuner provides 12 FM and 6 AM preset
stations. Stations can be preset manually or automatically.
Local/Distance Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in
only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.
Distance seek tuning allows both strong and weak stations to be tuned.
Display Features
Detachable Face: The unit features a single front loading CD
face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft. The CD player comes supplied
with a hard plastic face case to protect the detachable face when you have it
off the chassis. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face
non-detachable, if desired.
Note: An optional soft face case (142DFC1X,
sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit.
Text Display: Text
information, such as the disc name and track name will be displayed if playing a
CD-Text compatible disc. It is also possible to display the folder name, the
file name, and ID3 tag information while playing MP3 audio files.
Text Scroll: The AM/FM CD
receiver can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-Text discs, as well
as the text information of MP3 audio files.
Auto Dimmer: This unit is equipped with an illumination
lead; when the unit's dimmer mode is set to Auto and the illumination lead is
connected to your vehicle's headlight circuit, the display and button
illumination will dim to a fixed, preset level whenever the headlights are
turned on. If preferred, you may choose the Manual dimmer mode setting, so the
display and button illumination is dim at all times.
Demo Mode: This unit has a demonstration feature for its display which can
be turned On or Off in the menu.
Remote Control (optional):
Optional Wireless Remote Control: The Alpine CDE-125BT is compatible
with the Alpine RUE-4202 IR remote control (500RUE4202,
sold separately) for wireless operation of the head unit.
