Built-in Bluetooth
USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
Disc Playback
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Display Features
Remote Control
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology (powered by Parrot): The Alpine
CDE-136BT features built-in Bluetooth technology (v3.0), powered by Parrot. Parrot is
the global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, for expanded
compatibility for many Bluetooth wireless technology enabled cell phones. The
head unit's built-in Bluetooth allows you to make and receive phone calls
wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your
smartphone to the head unit.
Bluetooth Profiles: In order to use Bluetooth wireless
technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to
interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth
Profiles:
- Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile), HSP
(Head Set Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAB (Phone Book Access
Profile).
- Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
Pairing: The Alpine CDE-136BT can be paired to up to five
Bluetooth enabled mobile devices (only one device can be used at a time). Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology,
some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or
may not support all features when used with the Alpine CDE-136BT. 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 external microphone is tuned and engineered to
reduce noise interference and feedback. This allows optimal placement in your
car, for the best possible sound quality. You can adjust the microphone's volume
level; and even mute the microphone, so your voice will
not be heard by the caller. The external microphone measures 0.5625"
(diameter) x 1.625" (deep); and features an attached 13' cable
terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector.
Receiving Calls: The Alpine CDE-136BT 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 (music will
be muted) & a Caller ID message 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.
- Call Waiting: If a second call is received during a current call,
you can have the first caller wait momentarily while you take the second
call. When you are finished with one call, you can switch to the other.
Placing Calls: The Alpine CDE-136BT provides a variety of
functions for placing a phone call without using your mobile phone. The Alpine
CDE-136BT features full phone book access, call history, voice tag dialing, and
redial with compatible phones.
- Voice Dialing: If you have a voice-dial capable phone,
you can dial a phone contact by simply speaking the name of your contact.
- Phonebook (with ABC search): Up to 1,000 entries (5
telephone numbers for each name) can be downloaded from your compatible
mobile phone. You can select the first 3 call letters (ABC) to search for a
desired name in your phonebook.
- Preset Dialing: You can assign phone numbers that you dial
frequently to presets (1-6) for quick recall. You can assign up to six
frequently called phone numbers. A total of 18 phone numbers can be stored
in the preset memory (6 numbers for each mobile phone paired).
- Call History: The 80 previously dialed, received, or
missed numbers can be retrieved and dialed from memory.
Call Switch: This function allows you to initiate the transfer of
audio between your mobile phone and your car's speakers.
Audio Streaming: The Alpine CDE-136BT can stream music from you
Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP mobile device. Not only can it control &
stream your music through Bluetooth, it can process your music using its
built-in DSP Sound Expansion to ensure you get the best sound. Basic playback
functions include - Play, Pause, & Skip (Previous/Next).
Note:
Bluetooth Firmware Update v01.27.00 is required for Bluetooth control
and song information display from an Apple iOS 6.0+ device.
Bluetooth Sound Quality Adjustments: You can customize the sound of
your Bluetooth hands-free experience to fit your own preferences. You can adjust the
CDE-136BT's mic gain, phone output, & ring tone volume. If that's not enough,
there are 5 sound quality settings to choose from to get the balance just right
for you. This flexibility will make your phone calls a pleasurable experience.
- Volume Adjustments: You can emphasize or weaken the volume level
of phone call, the ring tone, and the microphone input to fit your own
preference. The Phone Talk Level, Ring Tone, & Mic Gain are all adjustable
between -5 to + 5 dB.
- Sound Types: This unit provides 5 methods to improve the sound
quality of your calls. You can choose the type according to your own
preference - Type 1 (standard mode), Type 2 (enhances noise reduction), Type
3 (enhances echo-cancellation), Type 4 (enhances both noise reduction & echo
cancellation), & Type 5 (weakens both noise reduction & echo-cancellation).
Speaker Output: You can select which car speaker outputs the
audio from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone/device.
- 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-136BT features a front-panel USB
(type-A) port, so you may connect a USB mass storage class memory device to this
head unit. Your connected USB (msc) memory device may contain MP3 (8-320 kbps)
music files formatted in FAT 12/16/32. ID3 tags (v1, v2) are supported; track
title, artist name, and album name ID3 tag data can be displayed. The unit offers
the following USB playback functions.
- Bank Function: This unit has a "Bank" function that
automatically divides every 1,000 songs stored on a USB memory device into
individual banks to make searching and playing back a song easier. A maximum
of 1,000 songs/100 folders for one bank can be stored according to the order
stored in the USB memory device. A maximum of 20 banks (20,000 songs) can be
recognized.
- File/Folder Search: You can search each stored "Bank"
by file (tag info)/folder name or number.
- Category Search: You can also search each stored "Bank"
of music by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, or Composer.
- ABC Search: You search the contents in the above
categories alphabetically (A-Z).
- USB Skip: You can skip forward/backward 1, 10, 20, 50,
or 100 files/folders at one time within a stored "Bank".
- Repeat/Random: In addition, the head unit offers Repeat
(File/Folder/Category) and Random (Folder/Category/All) playback modes for
your USB memory device's stored music.
- Charging: USB portable audio players that can be
charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port
(max. 1A),
and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
Note: Not compatible with WMA/AAC files.
iPod/iPhone Direct Connection: You can connect your iPod or
iPhone to the head unit's front-panel USB port using the Alpine KCU-445i
iPod/iPhone cable (500KCU445I,
sold separately) or the iPod dock-connector cable which came with your
iPod/iPhone to get access to all of your iPod/iPhone's stored music, right from
the head unit. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or
iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to
connect to the head unit. The Alpine CDE-136BT offers audio playback, music
navigation, information display, & charging of select iPod/iPhone models.
iPod/iPhone Audio Playback (with DAC bypass): The Alpine
CDE-136BT supports audio playback of music, podcast, and audiobook files stored on
your iPod or iPhone; as well as music apps streamed to your iPod/iPhone. The USB
connection allows your iPod/iPhone's large music
libraries to be loaded instantly to the Alpine head unit and sound quality to be
maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A converter (bypassing iPod/iPhone
DAC), allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB.
iPod/iPhone Control: Once your iPod/iPhone is connected, you
get convenient control of your iPod/iPhone's music library from the head unit.
You can also choose to control your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen.
- Head Unit: The Alpine CDE-136BT lets you navigate
your iPod/iPhone's music library by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Composer, Podcast,
or Audiobook. You can then search
each category alphabetically (A-Z). For
especially big music libraries, the Percentage Search function uses the
head unit's preset buttons for quick jumps to specific parts of the a 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). The head unit
also offers three Shuffle playback functions (All/Album/Category) and Repeat
playback function (song).
- iPod Passenger Control: In iPod Passenger Control mode, you can
navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or
touchscreen. You can also listen to your favorite music apps (such as
iHeartRadio,
SiriusXM,
Last.fm,
Rhapsody, &
Slacker) from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Alpine head unit
and your vehicle's speakers. You will continue to use your iPhone's
touchscreen to navigate your apps. Not all apps will be compatible.
Note: Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications
will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for
purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet.
iPod/iPhone Display: The Alpine CDE-136BT will display your
iPod/iPhone's stored music file information in Head Unit or iPod Passenger
Control mode. The head unit will display Track number,
Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, & Album label. The unit will
not display music app information (other than Pandora).
Pandora App: The Pandora App (free) lets you play music from
the Pandora music service through the Alpine CDE-136BT using your connected
Apple iPhone, via your iPhone's included iPod dock-connector cable. The Alpine
CDE-136BT provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist,
Album, and Song information (your iPhone's touchscreen will be locked). You can
select Pandora stations from your station list, and skip song tracks within a
station. You can also create QuickMix playlists based on two or more of your
Pandora stations. You can even give songs a thumbs up/down and bookmark
songs/artists. In addition, you can create a new station based on a currently
playing song or artist. You can independently adjust the Pandora source volume
level to better match the volume level of other sources. To access Pandora you
must have an Apple iPhone (iOS3 or
later) with the latest version of the
Pandora
application from Apple's iTunes
App Store. Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to
the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service
account.
Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and
only available in the United States.
iPod Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A
of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's
ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge
the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Alpine CDE-136BT is "Made
for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of 9/27/2012):
|
Apple Device |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Pandora App |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Head Unit |
iPod/iPhone |
Artist/Song Text |
Track Info |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
7th |
1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
2 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
3 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
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 wait until a newer software update is
available.
Auxiliary Input: The unit is equipped with front-panel
minijack (3.5mm) auxiliary input. You can input audio from an auxiliary source
unit; such as a portable MP3 player. You can turn the Auxiliary Input on or off.
You can also adjust the gain level of the head
unit's Aux input (from High or Low) to better match the output level of your
external audio source. In addition, 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 and CD-RW discs
containing MP3 audio files recorded using the ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2
formats. MP3 files with bit rates from 8-320 kbps are supported. Variable bit
rates are also compatible. Up to a maximum of 255 folders and a maximum 510
files can be read from one disc. ID3 tags (v1, v2) are supported; track title,
artist name, and album name ID3 tag data can be displayed.
Note: The head unit does not support WMA/AAC file
playback.
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-136BT offers Repeat and Random
playback modes.
- Repeat: Repeat Play (repeats playback of current
track/file), Folder Repeat (repeats only files in current folder).
- Random: Random Play (all tracks/files on disc are
played in random order), Folder Random (only files in current folder are
played back in random order).
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.
Auto Reload: When a CD is ejected and left sticking out of
the CD slot for 20 seconds, the unit automatically reloads the CD to protect if
from damage.
Angle Mounting: For proper CD playback, Alpine recommends
mounting the CDE-136BT 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 channels (at 4
ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD)
- Max Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels
Head Unit Power Pack (optional): Add the KTP-445A (500KTP445A,
sold separately) Head Unit Power Pack to deliver 45 watts x 4-channel RMS of
power. The KTP-445A is compact enough to install behind the Alpine CD receiver.
It plugs in-line with the head unit's wiring harness, so you don't even need
additional wires.
Preset EQ: You can select from 10 different EQ presets to
get the best sound from all your sources. You can choose from Flat, Pops, Rock,
News, Jazz, Electric Dance, Hip-Hop, Easy Listening, Country, or Classical. You
can also select the User EQ preset to customize Bass, Mid, and Treble.
3-Band Parametric Equalizer: If the Equalizer presets aren't
enough for your listening taste, there's a 3-Band Parametric Equalizer (in User
mode) you can
adjust for a better sound response curve. Bass, Mid, & Treble can be adjusted in
the 3-Band Parametric mode.
- Treble Control:
- Center Frequency: 7.5kHz, 10kHz (default), 12.5kHz,
or 15kHz
- Width Q: Wide 0.75 or Narrow 1.25
- Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
- Midrange Control:
- Center Frequency: 500Hz, 1.0kHz, 1.5kHz, or 2.5kHz
- Width Q: Wide 0.75, Medium 1.0, Medium 1.25, or
Narrow 1.5
- Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
- Bass Control:
- Center Frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz (default), 100Hz, or
120Hz
- Width Q: Wide 0.5, Medium 1.0, Medium 1.5, or
Narrow. 2.0
- Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
Loudness: Loudness introduces a special low & high frequency
emphasis at low listening levels to compensate for the ear's decreased
sensitivity to bass and treble sound at low volume.
6ch/2V Preouts: The CDE-136BT has three sets of 2-Volt
RCA pre-outs (Front/Rear/Sub) for connection of external amplifiers. The unit's front and rear
preamp output can be faded (front/rear), while the subwoofer preamp output is
non-fading.
Note: When an external amplifier is connected sound
quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in
amplifier.
Subwoofer Control: When the non-fading subwoofer preamp
output is activated, you can adjust the subwoofer's volume, low-pass filter, &
phase.
- Volume: There are two volume (system) modes for the
unit's subwoofer output.
- System 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the
main volume setting.
- System 2: Subwoofer level change is different from
the main volume setting (0-15); even at low volume settings, the
subwoofer is still audible.
- Low Pass Filter: The unit's subwoofer output low-pass
filter can be set to 60Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, or Off (through).
- Subwoofer Phase: The subwoofer output phase can be set to Normal
(0°) or Reverse (180°).
High Pass Filter: The Alpine head unit is equipped with a
high-pass filter for its speaker-level output and front-channel preamp output
(when activated). You can set the unit's high-pass filter to 60Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz,
160Hz, or Off (through).
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-136BT 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. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X,
sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit.
1-Line LCD Display: This unit is equipped with a 1-Line
white-backlit LCD, so you can easily view AM/FM stations, CD-Text, & ID-3 tag
information.
Text Display: Text information, such as the disc name and
the track name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is
also possible to display the folder name, the file name,& the tag
information, while playing a MP3 disc or USB memory device.
Text Scroll: This unit can scroll the disc & track names
recorded on CD-Text disc, as well as the text information of MP3 files, folder
names, and tags. There are two Text Scroll settings.
- Auto: The CD text information, the information of
folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled automatically.
- Manual: The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded
or when a track is changed.
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
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you
keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with
an optional
steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult
Crutchfield's
Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.
Optional Wireless Remote: The Alpine CDE-136BT is wireless remote
control ready. Simply add on the Alpine RUE-4202 IR remote (500RUE4202,
sold separately) to make it even easier to control the head unit's functions.
