Alpine CDE 124SXM User Manual

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CD Receiver  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.  
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam  
Victoria 3803, Australia  
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.  
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano  
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy  
Shinagawa-ku,  
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan  
Phone 03-5496-8231  
Phone 03-8787-1200  
Phone 02-484781  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 München, Germany  
Phone 089-32 42 640  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.  
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32  
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain  
Phone 945-283588  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.  
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,  
California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH  
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,  
1930 Zaventem, Belgium  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,  
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
Phone 02-725-13 15  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.  
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)  
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,  
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle  
Cedex, France  
Phone 01-48638989  
Designed by ALPINE Japan  
68-16909Z42-B  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Mid  
Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and  
Loudness/Defeat.......................................................14  
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve  
Set your favorite source to the FAV button  
Set your favorite source to the FAV button  
Setting the AUX REAR Setup Mode  
Setting the AUX REAR Level (AUX-R GAIN)  
Folder/File Name Search  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
3-EN  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
SiriusXM (SXM) Satellite Radio Setting  
(CDE-124SXM/CDE-123 only) (Only when  
current source is Satellite Radio  
(SIRIUSXM))............................................................. 21  
Confirming the strength of the SiriusXM  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Flash Memory/Portable audio player  
When connect Flash Memory to Front USB  
Remove Flash Memory from Front USB  
Using the Flash Memory/Portable audio  
Searching by Explorer (FILE NAME) mode  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Alphabet Skip Function  
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation  
optional)  
Receiving Channels with the SiriusXM Tuner  
optional).......................................................................31  
Using Jump Memory and Jump Recall  
4-EN  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
Indication for Flash Memory/Portable audio  
SiriusXM Advisory Messages  
iPod/iPhone Connection  
Rear Flash Memory Connection  
5-EN  
Operating Instructions  
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.  
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the  
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest  
Alpine Service Center for repairing.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Product Cleaning  
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more  
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything  
else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.  
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY  
FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.  
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be  
performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle  
in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so  
may result in an accident.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and −10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE  
NOISES WHILE DRIVING.  
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency  
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be  
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD  
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING  
DAMAGE.  
Moisture Condensation  
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to  
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and  
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.  
Damaged Disc  
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing  
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
Maintenance  
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.  
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station  
for servicing.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
Never Attempt the Following  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF  
CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult  
a physician immediately.  
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the  
player by the automatic reloading mechanism.  
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is  
off.  
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.  
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.  
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
Inserting Discs  
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION  
SLOTS OR GAPS.  
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.  
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not  
attempt to load more than one disc.  
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.  
“ERROR” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc  
incorrectly. If “ERROR” continues to be displayed even though the  
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a  
pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions. Failure  
to heed them can result in injury or material  
property damage.  
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in  
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.  
6-EN  
           
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a  
solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.  
New Discs  
To prevent the CD from jamming, “ERROR” is displayed if discs  
with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted  
incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial  
loading, use your finger to feel around the inside of the center hole  
and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or  
irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To  
remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge  
of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then  
insert the disc again.  
Disc Accessories  
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting  
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of  
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using  
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard  
specifications and may create operational problems. We  
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine  
CD players.  
Center Hole  
Center Hole  
New Disc  
Outside  
(Bumps)  
Bumps  
Irregular Shaped Discs  
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use any  
special shape discs.  
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.  
Transparent Sheet  
Disc Stabilizer  
On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)  
Do not touch the surface.  
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.  
Do not affix stickers or labels.  
Clean the disc when it is dusty.  
Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.  
Do not use commercially available disc accessories.  
Installation Location  
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never  
expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage  
the CD and you may not be able to play it again.  
Excessive vibrations  
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW  
If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last  
Correct Handling  
recording session was closed (finalized).  
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not  
leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or  
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback again.  
About media that can be played  
The following table shows which discs can be played on which  
models.  
CORRECT  
CD  
CD-TEXT  
MP3  
WMA  
AAC  
CDE-124SXM  
/CDE-122  
CDE-123  
INCORRECT  
CORRECT  
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo  
marks below.  
Disc Cleaning  
If you use non-standard compact discs, correct performance cannot  
be guaranteed.  
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the  
CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface  
with a clean, soft cloth from the center of the disc to the outer edge.  
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs  
(CD-ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.  
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted  
audio files.  
Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:  
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme  
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs  
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a recording failed  
7-EN  
or a re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs which do not  
conform to the audio CD industry standard.  
Use discs with compressed audio files written in a format compatible  
Data files, other than audio, on the disc are ignored and are not  
played back.  
Fix the Portable audio player in a location where driver operation will  
not be hindered.  
Portable audio player may not function correctly at high or low  
temperature.  
Depending on the settings of the Portable audio player type, memory  
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display  
properly.  
If the Portable audio player has an MSC/MTP setting, set to MTP.  
A Portable audio player in which data is stored by USB Mass Storage  
may not be playable on the unit.  
Depending on the Portable audio player settings, USB Mass Storage  
may be supported. For setting, refer to the Owners Manual of the  
player.  
The unit can play back MP3/WMA files synchronized by Windows  
Media Player (Ver. 7, 8, 9), and are then forwarded to the player. The  
“mp3” or “wma” extensions are playable.  
If data is not synchronized by Windows Media Player and is  
forwarded in another way, the unit may not be able to correctly play  
back the files.  
A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be played  
back.  
It is recommended to back up important data on a personal  
computer.  
Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress. Change  
SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the USB device  
to prevent possible damage to its memory.  
When Nokia is used as a Portable audio player:  
Not all the Nokia mobile phones can be used as Portable audio  
players.  
Protecting the USB Connection Terminal  
Only USB Flash Memory devices, Portable audio player or iPod/  
iPhone can be connected to the USB connection terminal on this  
unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be  
guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported.  
Do not connect Flash Memory over 20 mm wide to front USB  
terminal.  
Also, avoid connecting Flash Memory to the front USB terminal and  
connecting Front Aux at the same time.  
If a USB device is inserted in the unit, it projects out and may be a  
danger while driving.  
Use a commercially available USB extension cable, and connect it in a  
safe way.  
Depending on the connected Flash Memory device, the unit may not  
function or some functions may not be performed.  
The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3/  
WMA/AAC.  
Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters may not  
be correctly displayed.  
On Handling USB Flash Memory  
If the Nokia mobile phone fails to work as a Portable audio player  
while connected, set it to Mass Storage mode and reconnect to this  
unit. For details, refer to Owners Manual of the Nokia mobile phone.  
CAUTION  
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data,  
etc., is lost while using this product.  
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.  
Read the Flash Memory Owners Manual thoroughly.  
Fix the Flash Memory in a location where driver operation will not be  
hindered.  
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iTunes are  
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic  
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or  
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet  
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the  
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory  
standards.  
Pandora and the Pandora logo are registered trademarks of Pandora  
Media, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Due to music licensing restrictions, the Pandora radio service is only  
available in the United States.  
Flash Memory may not function correctly at high or low temperature.  
Use only certified USB Flash Memory Devices. Please pay attention  
that even certified Flash Memory, may not function correctly  
depending on its type or state.  
Flash Memory function is not guaranteed. Use Flash Memory  
according to the terms of agreement.  
Depending on the settings of the Flash Memory type, memory state  
or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display properly.  
A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be played  
back.  
Flash Memory may take time to start playback. If there is a particular  
file other than audio in the Flash Memory, it may take considerable  
time before the file is played back or searched.  
This device will control Pandora when connected to a compatible  
iPhone.  
SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of  
SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.  
The unit can play back “mp3, wma” or “m4a” file extensions.  
Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data. This  
non-audio data will not be recognized. The resulting playback may  
contain noise that can damage speakers and/or amplifiers.  
It is recommended to back up important data on a personal  
computer.  
Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress. Change  
SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the USB device  
to prevent possible damage to its memory.  
®
The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered  
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such  
marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license.  
“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer  
IIS and Thomson.”  
“Supply of this product only conveys a licence for private,  
non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any  
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generation)  
real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other  
media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other  
networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as  
pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent  
license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://  
www.mp3licensing.com”  
On Handling Portable audio player  
The unit can control a Portable audio player with the USB interface.  
Playable audio file formats are MP3 and WMA.  
Portable audio player function is not guaranteed. Use Portable audio  
player according to the terms of agreement. Read the Portable audio  
player Owners Manual thoroughly.  
8-EN  
*4 The Pandora source can be displayed only when PANDORA is  
page 22. For CDE-123, during PANDORA F source, you can  
switch to PANDORA R source by pressing BAND/F/R; for  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-122, the source name is PANDORA.  
*5 Displayed only when BT IN is set to HFP+AUDIO, refer to  
only)  
For CDE-123, during AUX source, you can switch to AUX  
REAR source by pressing BAND/F/R when ON is set in “Setting  
the AUX REAR Setup Mode (AUX-R SET)” (refer to “Setting the  
page 19).  
Getting Started  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER  
AUDIO/SETUP  
FAV  
SOURCE/  
Note  
You can recall your favorite source by pressing FAV directly. For details,  
FUNC./VIEW  
BAND/ F/R  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Accessory List  
Detaching  
Head Unit ..................................................................................1  
Power Cable ..............................................................................1  
USB Cable (CDE-123 only)........................................................1  
Interface cable for iPod (CDE-123 only) .................................1  
SiriusXM Tuner (CDE-124SXM only)........................................1  
Mounting Sleeve ......................................................................1  
Carrying Case............................................................................1  
Bracket key ...............................................................................2  
Screw (M5 × 8) ..........................................................................4  
Owners Manual..................................................................1 set  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
Press e (Release) at the lower left side until the front  
panel pops out.  
3
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
Turning Power On and Off  
Notes  
Press SOURCE to turn on the unit.  
The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the  
connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a  
malfunction.  
Note  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except and  
e (Release).  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it may  
result in malfunction.  
Press and hold SOURCE for at least 2 seconds to turn  
off the unit.  
Attaching  
Note  
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.  
1
2
Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit.  
Align the groove on the front panel with the projections  
on the main unit.  
Source Selection  
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into  
the main unit.  
Press SOURCE to change the source.  
TUNER SIRIUSXM*1 DISC USB FRONT*2/iPod FRONT*3  
PANDORA F*4 BT AUDIO*5 AUXILIARY*6 TUNER  
*1 Displayed only when a SiriusXM Tuner is connected.  
(CDE-124SXM/CDE-123 only)  
*2 Displayed only when no iPod/iPhone is connected. For  
CDE-123, during USB FRONT source, you can switch to USB  
REAR source by pressing BAND/F/R; for CDE-124SXM/  
CDE-122, the source name is USB AUDIO.  
*3 Displayed only when the iPod/iPhone is connected. For  
CDE-123, during iPod FRONT source, you can switch to iPod  
REAR source by pressing BAND/F/R; for CDE-124SXM/  
CDE-122, the source name is iPod.  
9-EN  
             
Notes  
Notes  
Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or dust  
on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front  
panel and the main unit.  
To synchronize the clock to another clock/watch or radio time  
announcement, press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds after  
setting the “hour”. Minutes will reset to “00”. If the display shows over  
“30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one hour.  
Press to return to the previous mode.  
Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to  
avoid pushing buttons by mistake.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
Initial System Start-Up  
Controllable with Remote Control  
This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control.  
For details, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control  
sensor.  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time,  
after changing the car battery, etc.  
1
2
3
Turn off the unit power.  
Remote control sensor  
Remove the detachable front panel.  
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.  
RESET switch  
Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box (CDE-123  
only)  
You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when an  
Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is  
connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.  
Adjusting Volume  
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained.  
Setting the Time  
1
2
Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the SETUP mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the GENERAL mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
BLUETOOTH*1 GENERAL AUDIO DISPLAY SXM SETUP*2  
iPod & USB  
*1 Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is  
set to other than BT AUDIO. (CDE-123 only)  
*2 Displayed only when a SiriusXM Tuner is connected and the  
current source is Satellite Radio (SIRIUSXM). (CDE-124SXM/  
CDE-123 only)  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select CLOCK ADJ, and then  
press ENTER.  
The time indication will blink.  
4
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while the  
time indication is blinking, and then press ENTER.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes while the  
time indication is blinking.  
Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
10-EN  
     
Presetting Stations Automatically  
Radio  
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is  
displayed.  
Rotary encoder//ENTER  
SOURCE/  
Press and hold TUNEA.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
The frequency on the display continues to change while the  
automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will automatically  
seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band. They will  
be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6 in order of signal strength.  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner  
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.  
Note  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station you  
were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
TUNE/A.ME  
BAND  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Listening to Radio  
Select the band, and then press any one of the station  
preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your desired radio  
station in memory.  
1
2
Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode.  
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency of  
the station selected.  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is  
displayed.  
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) AM F1 (FM1)  
Frequency Search Function  
3
Press TUNEA.ME to select the tuning mode.  
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) OFF (Manual  
mode) DX SEEK  
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.  
Note  
1
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds in Radio  
mode to activate Frequency search mode.  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired frequency.  
Local mode:  
Press ENTER to receive the selected frequency.  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Note  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Press in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be  
canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
4
Press or to tune in the desired station.  
Holding down or will change the frequency  
continuously.  
Presetting Stations Manually  
While receiving the station that you want to store, press  
and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the preset  
buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store the  
station.  
The display shows the band, preset number and station  
frequency memorized.  
Notes  
A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for  
each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).  
If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,  
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.  
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The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC  
Repeat Play  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER  
SOURCE/  
1
Press a 4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
*1  
*2  
a
a(off) a  
*1 Only a track is repeatedly played back.  
*2 Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back. (MP3/WMA/  
AAC mode only)  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
Playback  
1
Press 5s.  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
The following table shows which discs can be played on which models.  
*1  
*2  
ss ALL (off) s  
CD  
CD-TEXT  
MP3  
WMA  
AAC  
*1 Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence.  
(MP3/WMA/AAC mode only)  
CDE-124SXM  
/CDE-122  
*2 The tracks/files are played back in random sequence.  
CDE-123  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
1
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.  
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically.  
Searching for CD Text  
On discs utilizing CD Text, songs can be searched and played by using  
their recorded titles. For discs without CD Text, searches are made using  
the track numbers associated with each song.  
1
2
Press ENTER during play.  
This will set the search mode, and the “” indicator lights up.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired track, and  
then press ENTER.  
This will play the selected track.  
Note  
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE to switch to the  
DISC mode.  
Notes  
2
3
While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press or to select  
the desired folder.  
Press in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled  
if no operation is performed for 60 seconds.  
When CD Text Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be canceled.  
Press or to select the desired track (file).  
Pressing and holding or will fast backward/fast  
forward track continuously.  
Folder/File Name Search (concerning MP3/  
WMA/AAC)  
4
5
To pause playback, press .  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
To eject the disc, press .  
Folder and file names may be searched and displayed during playback.  
Notes  
Folder Name Search mode  
Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than one  
disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.  
The “” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.  
Three-inch (8 cm) CDs can not be used.  
1
2
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press ENTER to  
activate the search mode.  
WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from the  
iTunes Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection)  
cannot be played back on this unit.  
The track display for MP3/WMA/AAC data playback is the file  
numbers recorded on the disc.  
The “” indicator lights up.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select Folder Name Search  
mode, and then press ENTER.  
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What is MP3?  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired folder.  
MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,is a compression  
standard prescribed by the ISO, the International Standardization  
Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the IEC.  
MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is capable of  
compressing audio data at extremely high ratios, reducing the size of  
music files to as much as one-tenth their original size. This is achieved  
while still maintaining near CD quality. The MP3 format realizes such  
high compression ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either  
inaudible to the human ear or masked by other sounds.  
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play  
back the first file in the selected folder.  
Notes  
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel.  
Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for  
60 seconds.  
To search for files in the Folder Name Search mode, press ENTER.  
Files in the folder may be searched.  
What is WMA?  
Press to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to select  
File Name Search mode.  
WMA, or “Windows Media™ Audio,is compressed audio data.  
WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality sound  
with small file sizes.  
The root folder is displayed as “\ROOT”.  
When Folder Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be canceled.  
What is AAC?  
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding,” and is a basic  
format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.  
File Name Search mode  
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files  
1
2
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press ENTER to  
activate the search mode.  
Audio data is compressed using software with MP3/WMA/AAC codecs.  
For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the user’s manual  
for that software.  
The “” indicator lights up.  
MP3/WMA/AAC files that are playable on this device have the file  
extensions “mp3” / “wma” / “m4a. Files with no extension cannot be  
played back (WMA ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported). Protected files are  
not supported, neither are raw AAC files (using the “.aac” extension).  
There are many different versions of the AAC format. Confirm that the  
software being used conforms to the acceptable formats listed above.  
Its possible that the format may be unplayable even though the  
extension is valid.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select File Name Search mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
3
4
Select the desired file by turning the Rotary encoder.  
Press ENTER to play back the selected file.  
Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported.  
Notes  
Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
MP3  
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel.  
Or, the search mode is canceled if no operation is performed for  
60 seconds.  
Press in the search mode to return to the previous mode.  
When File Name Search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play  
mode will be canceled.  
Sampling rates:  
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz,  
12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
Bit rates:  
8 - 320 kbps  
WMA  
Sampling rates:  
Bit rates:  
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz  
48 - 192 kbps  
Quick Search  
AAC  
Sampling rates:  
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz,  
12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
16 - 320 kbps  
You can search for tracks (files).  
Bit rates:  
1
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds in the CD/  
MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode.  
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates.  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
The “” indicator lights up.  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.  
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display the title  
(track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag data.  
This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric characters (up to  
30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags) and the underscore. For  
non-supported characters, “NO SUPPORT” is displayed.  
If information contains characters other than ID3 tag information, the  
audio file may not be played back.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file),  
and then press ENTER.  
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.  
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the  
contents.  
Producing MP3/WMA/AAC discs  
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW  
using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 510 files/folders  
(including Root Folders), and the maximum number of folders is 255.  
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations  
described above.  
About MP3/WMA/AAC  
CAUTION  
Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/  
WMA/AAC data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it,  
whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright  
holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by  
international treaty.  
Media supported  
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and  
CD-RWs.  
Corresponding File Systems  
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2.  
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember.  
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The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory).  
The number of characters for a folder/file name is limited.  
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers  
0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).  
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and other  
standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes the file  
names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.  
Sound Setting  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER  
AUDIO/SETUP  
Formats supported  
This device supports CD-ROW XA, Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced CD  
(CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.  
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with Track At  
Once or packet writing.  
Order of files  
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them  
to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what is expected.  
Verify the writing order in the software’s documentation. The playback  
order of the folders and files is as follows.  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
Root folder  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Mid  
Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left  
and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/  
Loudness/Defeat  
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to choose the desired mode.  
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
SUBW*1 BASS*2 MID*2 TREBLE*2 BAL FAD LOUD*2  
DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW  
*1 When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be  
*2 Adjustable only when DEFEAT is OFF.  
Subwoofer  
Bass level  
Mid level  
Treble level  
Balance  
0 ~ +15  
-7 ~ +7  
-7 ~ +7  
Folder  
MP3/WMA/AAC File  
-7 ~ +7  
*
The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is contained  
in the folder.  
L15 ~ R15  
R15 ~ F15  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
0 ~ 35  
Fader  
Loudness  
Defeat  
Terminology  
Bit rate  
This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The higher  
the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files.  
Volume  
Notes  
If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the unit automatically  
Sampling rate  
returns to normal mode.  
Loudness introduces a special low- and high-frequency emphasis at low  
listening levels. This compensates for the ear’s decreased sensitivity to  
bass and treble sound.  
This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled  
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, so  
the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The higher  
the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the  
volume of data.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is  
obtained in each mode.  
Encoding  
By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted level settings of  
BASS, MID, and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults.  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into the  
specified audio compression format.  
Tag  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names, etc.,  
written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.  
Root folder  
The root folder (or root directory) is found at the top of the file system.  
The root folder contains all folders and files. It is created automatically  
for all burned discs.  
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Setting the Bass Control  
Sound Setting  
1
After selecting BASS from the 3BAND EQ adjustment  
mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Bass  
setting item, and then press ENTER.  
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and  
usage. From the AUDIO SETUP menu, Audio Setting can be modified.  
WIDTH (Q) CENTER FRQ LEVEL  
Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the setting modes to modify.  
See the applicable section below for details about the  
selected setting item.  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting  
value, and then press ENTER.  
1
2
Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the SETUP mode.  
Press to return to the previous step.  
Setting the Bass Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q))  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select AUDIO, and then press  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass  
bandwidth.  
ENTER.  
BLUETOOTH*1 GENERAL AUDIO DISPLAY SXM SETUP*2  
WIDE 0.50 MEDIUM 1.00 MEDIUM 1.50 NARROW 2.00  
Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow. A wider setting  
will boost a wide range of frequencies above and below the center  
frequency. A narrower setting will boost only frequencies near the  
center frequency.  
iPod & USB  
*1 Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is  
set to other than BT AUDIO. (CDE-123 only)  
*2 Displayed only when a SiriusXM Tuner is connected and the  
current source is Satellite Radio (SIRIUSXM). (CDE-124SXM/  
CDE-123 only)  
Setting the Bass Center Frequency (CENTER FRQ)  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired sound  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass center  
frequency.  
60 (Hz) 80 (Hz) (Initial setting) 100 (Hz) 120 (Hz)  
setting menu, and then press ENTER.  
FACTORY EQ*3/*4 3BAND EQ*3/*5 HPF*3 SUBWOOFER   
SUBW LPF*6 SUBW PHASE*6 SUBW SYS*6  
Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.  
*3 Adjustment cannot be performed when DEFEAT is set to ON.  
*4 The FACTORY EQ’s setting value and 3BAND EQ’s setting  
value are linkage.  
Setting the Bass Level  
*5 The FACTORY EQ’s setting value and 3BAND EQ’s setting  
value are linkage. In step 3, three sound adjustment items (Bass,  
Mid and Treble) can be selected in 3BAND EQ mode, turn the  
Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then press  
ENTER to continue to step 4.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass level  
(-7~+7) .  
*
You can emphasize or weaken the bass level.  
*
The adjustment can also be made by pressing AUDIO. Refer to  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Mid Level/Treble Level/  
*6 These functions are inoperable when Subwoofer is set to OFF.  
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then  
press ENTER.  
(e.g. Select SUBWOOFER ON or SUBWOOFER OFF)  
Setting the Mid Control  
Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
1
After selecting MID from the 3BAND EQ adjustment mode,  
turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Mediant  
setting item, and then press ENTER.  
Notes  
Pressing returns to the previous Sound menu mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, Sound menu mode is  
canceled.  
WIDTH (Q) CENTER FRQ LEVEL  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting  
value, and then press ENTER.  
Equalizer Presets (FACTORY EQ)  
Press to return to the previous step.  
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of  
musical source material.  
Setting the Mid Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q))  
USER FLAT POPS ROCK NEWS JAZZ ELEC  
DANCE HIP HOP EASY LIS COUNTRY CLASSICAL  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Mid  
bandwidth.  
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve  
(3BAND EQ)  
WIDE 0.75 MEDIUM 1.00 MEDIUM 1.25 NARROW 1.50  
Setting the Mid Center Frequency (CENTER FRQ)  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. The setting of Bass, Mid and Treble can  
be adjusted in this mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Mid center  
frequency.  
500 (Hz) 1.0k (Hz) (Initial setting) 1.5k (Hz) 2.5k (Hz)  
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Setting the Mid Level  
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Mid level (-7  
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level  
*
~ +7) .  
You can emphasize or weaken the Mid level.  
*
The adjustment can also be made by pressing AUDIO. Refer to  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Mid Level/Treble Level/  
Setting item: SUBWOOFER  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
ON:  
Setting the Treble Control  
The subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA  
1
After selecting TREBLE from the 3BAND EQ adjustment  
mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired  
Treble setting item, and then press ENTER.  
OFF:  
No subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA  
WIDTH (Q) CENTER FRQ LEVEL  
Adjusting the Low Pass Filter  
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting  
value, and then press ENTER.  
The Low Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal  
taste.  
Press to return to the previous step.  
Setting item: SUBW LPF  
Setting the Treble Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q))  
Setting contents:  
OFF (Initial setting) / LPF 60 (Hz) / LPF 80 (Hz) / LPF 120 (Hz) /  
LPF 160 (Hz)  
All frequencies lower than the selected cutoff are output.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired treble  
bandwidth.  
WIDE 0.75 NARROW 1.25  
Setting the Subwoofer Phase  
Setting the Treble Center Frequency (CENTER FRQ)  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled SUBWOOFER NORMAL (0°) or  
SUBWOOFER REVERSE (180°). To adjust the level, turn the Rotary  
encoder.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired treble  
center frequency.  
7.5K (Hz) 10.0K (Hz) (Initial setting) 12.5K (Hz) 15.0K (Hz)  
Setting item: SUBW PHASE  
Setting the Treble Level  
Setting contents:  
NORMAL (Initial setting) / REVERSE  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired treble level  
(-7~+7) .  
*
Setting the Subwoofer System  
You can emphasize or weaken the treble level.  
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either SYS 1 or SYS 2 for the  
desired subwoofer effect.  
*
The adjustment can also be made by pressing AUDIO. Refer to  
Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Mid Level/Treble Level/  
Setting item: SUBW SYS  
Setting contents:  
SUBW SYS 1 (Initial setting) / SUBW SYS 2  
Adjusting the High Pass Filter  
SUBW SYS 1:  
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal  
taste.  
Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.  
SUBW SYS 2:  
Subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting.  
For example, even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still  
audible.  
Setting item: HPF  
Setting contents:  
OFF (Initial setting) / 60 (Hz) / 80 (Hz) / 120 (Hz) / 160 (Hz)  
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.  
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About the indication display  
Other Functions  
When displaying Text, the following indicators are lit according to the  
mode.  
SOURCE/  
MP3/WMA/  
Indica-  
tor/  
Mode  
iPod/  
iPhone  
Mode  
Satellite  
Radio  
mode  
AAC/USB  
AUDIO  
Mode  
CD Mode  
Folder  
*2  
Name  
being dis-  
played  
Artist  
Name  
Artist  
Name  
Artist  
Name  
*1  
*1  
*1  
being dis-  
played  
being dis-  
played  
being dis-  
played  
VIEW  
BAND/ F/R  
Text (Disc  
*3  
Album  
Name  
being dis-  
played  
Album  
Name  
being dis-  
played  
Content  
info.  
being dis-  
played  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
*1  
*1  
*4  
Name  
)
being dis-  
played  
Displaying the Text  
Song  
*1  
Text ( Track  
*3  
Song  
Name  
being dis-  
played  
Name  
/
Song Title  
being dis-  
played  
*1  
Name  
)
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 and the tag, etc., while playing  
MP3/WMA/AAC files.  
File Name  
being dis-  
played  
being dis-  
played  
Category  
name  
being dis-  
played  
Press VIEW.  
The display will change every time the button is pressed.  
Note  
*1 Tag information:  
When the TEXT SCR is set to SCR MANUAL, press and hold for at  
least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time (except Radio  
mode).  
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is  
displayed.  
*2 The root folder is displayed as “\ROOT”.  
*3 If there is no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/  
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.  
The display in Radio mode:  
FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY  
*4 If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
The display in CD mode:  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK TEXT (DISC  
NAME)*1 TEXT (TRACK NAME)*1 TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
About “Text”  
The display in MP3/WMA/AAC mode:  
Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and  
track name. Such text information is referred to as “text.  
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME (FOLDER NO./FILE NO.)*2 FILE NO./  
CLOCK FOLDER NAME FILE NAME ARTIST NAME*3  
ALBUM NAME*3 SONG NAME*3 FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME  
Notes  
Some characters may not be displayed correctly with this device,  
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text.  
*2 Only for MP3/WMA/AAC disc mode.  
*3 ID3 tag/WMA tag  
depending on the character type.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when the desired text information cannot  
be displayed on this unit.  
The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending  
on the contents.  
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag  
information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed  
(e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other  
tag data is ignored.  
Using the Front AUX Input Terminal  
Connect a portable music player, etc. by simply connecting it to the  
input on the front panel. An optional adapter cable is required (standard  
RCA to 3.5ø mini-phono plug or 3.5ø to 3.5ø mini phono plug).  
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Press SOURCE, and select the AUXILIARY mode to  
listen to the portable device.  
SETUP  
Portable player, etc.  
Main unit  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER  
AUDIO/SETUP  
FAV  
or  
Optional adapter cable (RCA pin  
plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs)  
or (3.5ø miniplugs).  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
Notes  
Setting  
This function is available only when AUX SETUP is set to ON. For  
For CDE-123, during AUX source, you can switch to AUX REAR source  
by pressing BAND/F/R. For details on AUX REAR, refer to “Setting the  
If a Flash Memory Device is directly connected to the front USB  
terminal, the size or shape may interfere with driving operations,  
therefore, avoid connecting an AUX input terminal and a Flash  
Memory Device at the same time.  
You can customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage.  
From the SETUP menu, GENERAL Setting, DISPLAY Setting, etc., can  
be modified.  
Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the SETUP modes to modify.  
See the applicable section below for details about the  
selected SETUP item.  
1
2
Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
activate the SETUP mode.  
Set your favorite source to the FAV button  
(FAV SETUP)  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and  
then press ENTER.  
BLUETOOTH*1 GENERAL AUDIO*2 DISPLAY SXM  
You can set a favorite source to the FAV button by following steps. Once  
this is set, you can switch to favorite source directly by pressing FAV.  
SETUP*3 iPod & USB  
(e.g. Select GENERAL)  
BLUETOOTH:  
BT IN  
Set your favorite source  
GENERAL:  
1
2
Press and hold FAV for at least 2 seconds to activate FAV  
setup mode.  
CLOCK ADJ*4 FAV SETUP*5 PLAY MODE INT MUTE*6  
AUX-R SET*9 AUX-R NAME*7 AUX SETUP AUX NAME*8  
AUX GAIN*8 AUX-R GAIN*7 POWER IC DEMO  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a favorite source, and  
then press ENTER.  
DISPLAY:  
DIMMER SCROLLTYPE TEXT SCR  
The favorite source is set.  
SXM SETUP: (SiriusXM Mode)  
Notes  
ALERTSETUP GAME ALERT P-LOCK SIGNAL IND  
If you do not want to use this function, select “OFF”.  
iPod & USB:  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the unit automatically  
returns to normal mode.  
USB SEARCH USB SKIP PANDORA PANDORA VL*10  
*1 Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is  
set to other than BT AUDIO. (CDE-123 only)  
Recall your favorite source  
*3 Displayed only when a SiriusXM Tuner is connected and the  
current source is Satellite Radio (SIRIUSXM). (CDE-124SXM/  
CDE-123 only)  
Once a source is set to FAV button, press FAV to recall the  
source directly.  
Note  
Depending on the setting, even though you set a source to FAV, it may  
not be available. For example, when you set AUX as your favorite  
source and OFF is set in “Setting the AUX SETUP Mode” (refer to  
“Setting the AUX SETUP Mode” on page 20), the AUX source will not  
be recalled by pressing FAV.  
*5 You can also set this in “Set your favorite source to the FAV  
*6 For CDE-123, displayed only when BT IN is OFF.  
*7 Displayed only when AUX-R SET is set to ON. (CDE-123 only)  
*8 Displayed only when AUX SETUP is set to ON.  
*9 CDE-123 only  
*10 Displayed only when PANDORA is set to ON.  
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3
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a setting item, and then  
press ENTER.  
(e.g. Select POWER IC)  
Notes  
Depending on the setting, some item may not be selectable.  
If you do not want to use this function, select “FAV OFF”.  
This setting can also be activated by pressing and holding FAV for at  
least 2 seconds.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, and then  
press ENTER.  
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Data (PLAY MODE)  
(e.g. Select POWER IC ON or POWER IC OFF.)  
This unit can play back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC  
data (created in Enhanced CD (CD Extra) format). However, in some  
situations, playback of an enhanced CD may be difficult. In this case,  
you can select playback of a single session only, containing the CD data.  
When a disc contains both CD and MP3/WMA/AAC data, playback  
starts from the CD data portion of the disc.  
Press and hold AUDIOSETUP for at least 2 seconds to  
return to normal mode.  
Notes  
Press to return to the previous mode.  
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to  
normal mode automatically.  
Setting item: PLAY MODE  
BLUETOOTH Setting (CDE-123 only)  
Setting contents:  
CD-DA (Initial setting) / CDDA/MP3  
Select BLUETOOTH from the setup main menu in step 2 above.  
CD-DA:  
Only the CD data in Session 1 can be played back.  
Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection  
CDDA/MP3:  
CD data, MP3/WMA/AAC files in mixed mode, and multi-session  
discs can be played back.  
If an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE is connected, you can place a  
hands-free call by a BLUETOOTH-equipped mobile phone. Make this  
setting when the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE is connected and the  
BLUETOOTH function is used. For details, refer to the Owners Manual  
of the optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE.  
Note  
Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been  
inserted, remove it first.  
Setting item: BT IN  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE)  
Setting contents:  
OFF (Initial setting) / HFP / HFP+AUDIO  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device.  
OFF:  
This option does not allow this unit to recognize connection with  
BLUETOOTH INTERFACE.  
Setting item: INT MUTE  
HFP:  
Setting contents:  
OFF AUX (Initial setting) / OFF AUX-R (CDE-123 only) / ON  
Set this item when BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-250BT) is  
connected. (Hands-free Phone is available, but the BT Audio  
source is not displayed.)  
OFF AUX:  
HFP+AUDIO:  
When the interrupt signal is received from device, the AUX source  
volume will be output from the unit.  
Set this item when BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) is  
connected. (Hands-free Phone is available, and BT Audio source is  
also available.)  
OFF AUX-R (CDE-123 only):  
When the interrupt signal is received from device, the AUX REAR  
source volume will be output from the unit.  
Notes  
After the above setting, turn the ignition key off (ACC OFF) and on  
ON:  
When the interrupt signal is received from device, no sound will  
be output.  
again (ACC ON).  
The w button can be used only when the optional BLUETOOTH  
INTERFACE is connected.  
If the mobile phone compatible with the Voice Dial function is  
connected, the Voice Dial function can be used.  
When INT MUTE is set to ON, the BLUETOOTH setting cannot be  
made. When the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE is connected, set INT  
Setting the AUX REAR Setup Mode (AUX-R SET)  
(CDE-123 only)  
You can input the audio of an external device, (such as a Portable audio  
player) to the BLUETOOTH interface connector of this unit. A special  
Conversion cable (KCE-237B) is necessary to adapt the BLUETOOTH  
interface connector as an AUX IN.  
A portable music device and a BLUETOOTH INTERFACE cannot be  
connected to the BLUETOOTH interface connector at the same time.  
General Setting  
GENERAL is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Setting item: AUX-R SET  
Set your favorite source to the FAV button (FAV  
SETUP)  
Setting contents:  
ON / OFF (Initial setting)  
ON*:  
You can select one source as your favorite source. Once this is set, you  
Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If SOURCE is  
pressed and AUX REAR is selected, the sound of the portable  
device is input to the unit.  
can switch to favorite source directly by pressing FAV.  
PANDORA F*1 PANDORA*2 PANDORA R*1 FM1 FM2 AM  
AUX AUX REAR*1 DISC BT AUDIO*1 SIRIUSXM*3 USB*2  
USB FRONT*1 USB REAR*1 FAV OFF  
*
You can change the AUX-R NAME display when AUX-R SET is  
set to ON. Press ENTER when AUX-R SET is set to ON,  
and select AUX-R NAME by turning the Rotary encoder,  
then press ENTER. After that, turn the Rotary encoder  
to select the desired AUX-R NAME.  
*1 CDE-123 only.  
*2 CDE-124SXM/CDE-122 only.  
*3 CDE-124SXM/CDE-123 only  
19-EN  
               
ON:  
Note  
When the PORTABLE is set, PMD is displayed on the unit.  
Speakers  
OFF:  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
When set to OFF, AUX REAR source cannot be selected.  
Front  
right  
Setting the AUX SETUP Mode  
You can input the audio of an external device, (such as a Portable audio  
player) to the AUX connector of this unit.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
Setting item: AUX SETUP  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
ON*:  
Rear  
left  
Set to ON when a portable device is connected. If SOURCE is  
pressed and AUX is selected, the sound of the portable device is  
input to the unit.  
*
You can change the AUX NAME display when AUX SETUP is  
set to ON. Press ENTER when AUX SETUP is set to ON,  
and select AUX NAME by turning the Rotary encoder, then  
press ENTER. After that, turn the Rotary encoder to  
select the desired AUX NAME.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
OFF:  
Note  
CDE-123:  
When the PORTABLE is set, PMD is displayed on the unit.  
OFF:  
Front  
left  
When set to OFF, AUX source cannot be selected.  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
Setting the AUX Level (AUX GAIN)  
After setting to ON in “Setting the AUX SETUP Mode, this setting can  
be carried out.  
Rear  
left  
Rear  
right  
Setting item: AUX GAIN  
Setting contents:  
LOW (Initial setting) / HIGH  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-122:  
LOW:  
Decreases the external input audio level.  
Front  
left  
HIGH:  
Amplifier  
Increases the external input audio level.  
Front  
right  
Setting the AUX REAR Level (AUX-R GAIN)  
(CDE-123 only)  
Note  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
After setting to ON in “Setting the AUX REAR Setup Mode, this setting  
can be carried out.  
Demonstration  
Setting item: AUX-R GAIN  
This unit has a demonstration feature for the display.  
Setting contents:  
LOW / HIGH (Initial setting)  
Setting item: DEMO  
LOW:  
Decreases the external input audio level.  
Setting contents:  
DEMO ON / DEMO OFF (Initial setting)  
HIGH:  
Increases the external input audio level.  
Note  
To quit Demo mode, set to DEMO OFF.  
Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be  
improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
Setting item: POWER IC  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
ON:  
The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
OFF:  
Use this mode when the line output of this unit is used to drive an  
external amplifier. In this setting, the head unit’s internal amplifier  
is turned OFF and cannot drive speakers.  
20-EN  
         
Display Setting  
SiriusXM (SXM) Satellite Radio Setting  
(CDE-124SXM/CDE-123 only) (Only when  
a SiriusXM Tuner is connected and the  
current source is Satellite Radio  
(SIRIUSXM))  
DISPLAY is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Dimmer Control  
Set the Dimmer control to AUTO to decrease the illumination  
brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode  
is useful if you feel the units backlighting is too bright at night.  
SXM SETUP is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Setting item: DIMMER  
Managing Artist and Song Alerts  
Setting contents:  
DIM AUTO (Initial setting) / DIM MANUAL  
The following operations can be performed to change the Alert settings.  
The Artist and Song Alerts feature allows you to mark Artists and Songs  
from the current channel and then the unit alerts you later when the  
marked Artists or Songs are playing on other channels.  
Scroll Type Setting  
Choose from two scrolling methods.  
Select the type you prefer.  
Setting item: ALERTSETUP  
Setting contents:  
ALERT LIST / ALERT / DELETE ALL  
Setting item: SCROLLTYPE  
ALERT LIST  
Setting contents:  
This menu option allows you to enable the Artist/Song alert for  
individual Artist/Songs (ALERT ON or OFF) or to delete individual  
stored Artist/Song alerts (DELETE).  
SCR TYPE1 / SCR TYPE2 (Initial setting)  
SCR TYPE1:  
The characters scroll from right to left, a single character at a time.  
1
2
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ALERT LIST and then press  
ENTER.  
SCR TYPE2:  
Words are built up from left to right, a single character at a time.  
When the display is filled, it is cleared and the remaining words are  
displayed the same way until all words of the title have been  
shown.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a stored Artist or Song and  
then press ENTER.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to ALERT to enable (ALERT ON) or  
disable (ALERT OFF) the alert for the selected Artist/Song or  
turn the Rotary encoder to select DELETE to delete the  
selected Artist/Song from memory.  
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR)  
ALERT  
This menu option allows you to temporarily disable the Artist/  
Song Alerts for all Artists/Songs. When the Alerts are re-enabled,  
individual Artist/Song Alert disabled in the ALERT LIST menu  
setting remain disabled.  
This CD player can scroll the disc and track names recorded on  
CD-TEXT discs, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC  
files, folder names, tags and SiriusXM (SXM) Satellite Radio.  
Setting item: TEXT SCR  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ALERT ON or OFF, and  
then press ENTER.  
If ON is set, the alert for all stored Artists/Songs is enabled.  
If OFF is set, the alerts for all stored Artists/Songs are disabled.  
Setting contents:  
SCR AUTO / SCR MANUAL (Initial setting)  
SCR AUTO:  
DELETE ALL  
The current text information of CD, folder, tag, etc. is scrolled  
automatically.  
This operation will delete all alerts (artists, songs and team) stored  
in memory.  
After selecting this item,  
SCR MANUAL:  
The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded or when a track is  
changed, etc.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select DELETE YES, and then  
press ENTER.  
Note  
Setting the Favorite Sports Team Alerts  
The unit scrolls CD text names, folder names, file names or tag display.  
This menu option allows you to select your favorite teams, organized by  
leagues, so that you will be alerted later when your favorite teams are  
playing on other channels.  
Setting item: GAME ALERT  
Setting content:  
LEAGUE LIST  
LEAGUE LIST  
After selecting GAME ALERT, a sports league list will be displayed.  
1
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired league, and  
then press ENTER.  
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a team you want to store,  
and then press ENTER.  
A “TEAM SAVED” pop-up screen is followed by an “X U(sed)/Y  
E(mpty).  
X is the total number of Artist/Song/Game alert items stored in  
memory, and Y is the total number of memory slots still  
available for storage.  
Note  
Select “NONE” on the team list if you do not want to store in  
memory.  
21-EN  
             
Setting the Parental Control  
iPod/iPhone and USB Setting  
You can lock out channels with passcode protection. Channels that are  
locked cannot be accessed without entering the passcode. You can  
unlock a channel or change the passcode using this menu option.  
“iPod & USB” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Setting the USB Search Mode  
Setting item: P-LOCK  
The unit allows you to search for the USB Audio files by Tag information  
or Explorer (FILE NAME) mode.  
Setting contents:  
CLEAR ALL / LOCKED CH / EDIT CODE  
Setting item: USB SEARCH  
How to input passcode?  
Setting contents:  
1
2
After select P-LOCK, a passcode input screen will be  
displayed.  
TAG (Initial setting) / FILE NAME  
TAG:  
When TAG is selected, you can use Playlists/Artists/Albums/Songs/  
Genres/Composers/Folders/Files search mode to narrow searches.  
Input the passcode using the Rotary encoder.  
FILE NAME:  
The initial default 4-digit passcode is set to 0000.  
The passcode is entered one digit at a time with the Rotary  
encoder.  
When FILE NAME is selected, you can search a folder/file as search  
files on PC.  
For example, by turning to clockwise 2 steps, the number 1 is  
selected.  
After entering the digit, it is displayed as “*” (asterisk).  
Notes  
After the above setting, turn the ignition key off (ACC OFF) and on  
again (ACC ON).  
3
4
Press and then input the next digit of the passcode as  
described in step 2.  
Setting the USB Skip function  
Repeat steps 2 to 3 until the 4 digits of the passcode are  
entered and then press ENTER.  
After the correct passcode is entered, the LOCKED CH/CLEAR  
ALL/EDIT CODE items can be adjusted.  
During Explorer (FILE NAME) searching, you can skip over designated  
folders/files by pressing . For example, if you select 10FILE in the  
Explorer (FILE NAME) searching mode, by pressing you can skip  
forward 10 folders/files from the current folder/file; by pressing you  
can skip backward 10 folders/files from the current folder/file. If the  
folders/files searched are less than the assigned skipped-over ones,  
pressing will skip to the first or last folder/file.  
LOCKED CH:  
After selecting this item, turn the Rotary encoder to select a  
channel from channel list, press ENTER to select to lock or  
unlock the channel. Locked channels cannot be tuned without  
entering the passcode.  
Setting item: USB SKIP  
The locked channel will be displayed with “Lbefore channel No.  
CLEAR ALL:  
Setting contents:  
10FILE (Initial setting) / 20FILE / 50FILE / 100FILE  
Unlock all locked channels.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select CLEAR YES, and then press  
ENTER.  
Setting the Pandora Source  
EDIT CODE:  
Change the passcode.  
You can select to turn on or off the Pandora source.  
1
Input the old passcode as steps 1 to 4 in “How to input  
passcode?.  
Setting item: PANDORA  
After the old passcode is entered, the new passcode input  
screen will be displayed.  
Input the new passcode as steps 1 to 4 in “How to input  
passcode?.  
Setting contents:  
ON (Initial setting) / OFF  
2
ON:  
A confirm screen (CNFIRM) will be displayed and the new  
passcode must be entered again for confirmation.  
When the passcode is changed successfully, the unit will  
display CODE SAVED.  
The Pandora source can be switched by pressing SOURCE.  
OFF:  
The Pandora source is not available.  
Note  
Setting the Pandora Volume  
Keep a note of the numbers somewhere safe in case you should  
forget it.  
When PANDORA is ON, you can adjust the Pandora source volume  
memory.  
Use this function to match the Pandora source volume to the other  
sources, as closely as possible.  
Confirming the strength of the SiriusXM signal  
You can check the signal strength through this setting item.  
Setting item: PANDORA VL  
Setting item: SIGNAL IND  
Setting contents:  
0~ 9dB (The initial value is 0 dB)  
Setting content:  
SIGNAL IND  
SIGNAL IND:  
This menu item displays the SiriusXM signal strength as STRONG,  
GOOD, WEAK or NO SIGNAL.  
22-EN  
               
Remove Flash Memory from Front USB  
Connection Terminal  
Flash Memory/Portable  
audio player (optional)  
1
2
Carefully, pull out the Flash Memory from the USB cable or  
the USB Connection Terminal.  
Close the cover of the USB Connection Terminal.  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER  
SOURCE/  
Notes  
Change to a source other than the Flash Memory mode, then remove  
the Flash Memory. If the Flash Memory is removed in the Flash  
Memory mode, data may be damaged.  
When removing Flash Memory, pull it out straight.  
If sound is not output or Flash Memory is not recognized even when  
Flash Memory is connected, remove Flash Memory once, and then  
connection it again.  
Route the USB cable away from another cables, etc.  
After removing the Flash Memory, close the cover of the USB  
Connection Terminal to prevent dust or foreign objects from entering  
and causing a malfunction.  
VIEW  
BAND/ F/R  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
On how to connect an Flash Memory to Rear USB Connector, refer to  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
Connecting the Flash Memory (optional)  
Using the Flash Memory/Portable audio  
player Banking Function  
If a Flash Memory device/Portable audio player is connected to the unit,  
MP3/WMA/AAC files can be played back.  
Note  
Note  
When TAG is set in “Setting the USB Search Mode” (refer to “Setting the  
USB Search Mode” on page 22), in the USB mode, when this unit is  
reset, ACC is switched from OFF to ON, or when the USB is connected  
to this unit, “BANKING” is displayed for several seconds.  
When a Flash Memory is connected, the following description is  
available only when TAG is set in “Setting the USB Search Mode” (refer  
What is a Bank?  
There are two USB connectors on CDE-123, you can choose to connect  
an Flash Memory to Front USB Connection Terminal or Rear USB  
Connector. There is only one USB connector (Front USB Terminal) on  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-122.  
A bank is a unit of up to 1,000 songs, which is stored in memory.  
“BANKING” refers to the grouping of songs available in Flash Memory, in  
banks of 1,000 songs each. However, when a Flash Memory is  
connected, 1BANK can store up to 1,000 songs under the following  
conditions. Otherwise, the number of songs that can be stored may be  
less than 1,000.  
When connect Flash Memory to Front USB  
Connection Terminal  
Conditions (general estimate values)  
Playlists: 20 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Genres: 10 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Composers: 30 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Artists: 30 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Albums: 100 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Titles: 1,000 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Folders: 100 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
Files: 1,000 (32 characters; 64 bytes)  
File Paths: 1,000 (128 characters; 256 bytes)  
1
2
Open the cover of the USB Connection Terminal.  
Connect the Flash Memory directly to the USB Connection  
Terminal, or via the USB cable.  
This unit  
USB Connection Terminal  
Flash Memory  
(sold separately)  
About Banking  
While a bank is being built up, “BANKING” is displayed. Banking occurs  
whenever a Flash Memory device/Portable audio player is connected or  
after power to the head unit turns on.  
or  
It can take anywhere from a few seconds to up to several minutes for  
banking to complete. This depends on the number of files and folders  
in Flash Memory/Portable audio player.  
Available operations while Banking  
During Banking, the information display changes so the VIEW  
operation is not available.  
Flash Memory  
(sold separately)  
Cable (sold  
separately)  
With a song playing, Regular fast-forwarding and next song selection is  
available.  
While Banking, the song playback order may differ from the song order  
in the Flash Memory device/Portable audio player.  
Searching is not recommended during the Banking process as the  
database is under construction at this time, and malfunction may result  
in some cases.  
23-EN  
         
This unit has a BANK function that automatically divides every 1,000  
songs stored in Flash Memory/Portable audio player into individual  
banks to make searching and playing back a song easier. A maximum of  
1,000 songs for one bank can be stored according to the order stored in  
Flash Memory/Portable audio player. A maximum of 20 banks (20,000  
songs) can be recognized.  
Searching for a desired Song  
You can select to search a song by Tag information or Explorer (FILE  
NAME) mode. Before you search a song, select your desired search  
mode in “Setting the USB Search Mode” (refer to “Setting the USB  
Bank No.  
Bank1  
Bank2  
Song number  
1~1,000  
Searching by Tag information  
1,001~2,000  
Before performing the following procedures, make sure TAG is selected  
in “Setting the USB Search Mode” (refer to “Setting the USB Search  
Bank20  
19,001~20,000  
A Flash Memory Device or Portable audio player can contain hundreds  
of songs. By using file tag information and keeping these songs  
organized in playlists, this units search functions will ease song searches.  
Playback  
*1  
Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Bank  
/
*2  
Playlists /Artists/Albums/Songs/Genres/Composers/Folders/Files  
The following table shows which file can be played on which models.  
search mode to narrow searches based on the table below.  
MP3  
WMA  
AAC  
Hierarchy  
1
Hierarchy  
2
Hierarchy  
3
Hierarchy  
4
Hierarchy  
5
CDE-124SXM/  
CDE-122  
*1  
*2  
Bank  
Playlist  
Song  
Song  
CDE-123  
*1  
*
*
Bank  
Artist  
Album  
*1  
*
Bank  
Album  
Song  
1
2
Press SOURCE to select the USB mode.  
*1  
Bank  
Song  
For CDE-123, depending on which USB Connector you used,  
press BAND/F/R to switch USB source between FRONT and  
REAR.  
*1  
*
*
*
Bank  
Genre  
Artist  
Album  
Song  
*1  
*
*
Bank  
Composer  
Folder  
File  
Album  
Song  
*1  
Bank  
File  
Press or to select the desired track (file).  
*1  
Bank  
Pressing and holding or will fast backward/fast  
forward track continuously.  
*1 A maximum of 1,000 songs for one bank can be stored according to  
the order stored in Flash Memory/Portable audio player. However,  
song stored order in bank may differ from the song order in the Flash  
Memory device/Portable audio player in some case.  
*2 Playlist search is not available when a Portable audio player is  
connected.  
Note  
Depending on the connected portable audio player, fast-forwarding/  
fast-reversing may not be available.  
3
To pause playback, press .  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
For example:  
Searching by Artist name  
Notes  
The following example explains how an Artists search is performed.  
Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the  
hierarchy differs.  
WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from the  
iTunes Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection)  
cannot be played back on this unit.  
Searching by artist name  
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
If there is tag information, artist name/album name/track name is  
displayed.  
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information,  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name, artist  
name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not compatible  
with this unit.  
Before disconnecting Flash Memory, be sure to change to another source  
or set to pause.  
Press VIEW to switch the display. For details, refer to “Displaying the  
1
2
Press ENTER to activate the search selection mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired Bank, and  
then press ENTER.  
“BANKING” may be displayed for a few seconds.  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the Artist search mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG GENRE COMPOSER  
FOLDER FILE PLAYLIST  
4
5
6
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Artist, and  
then press ENTER.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select an album, and then  
press ENTER.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a song and press  
ENTER.  
The selected song is played back.  
24-EN  
       
Searching by Explorer (FILE NAME) mode  
(Flash Memory only)  
Repeat Play  
1
Press a 4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
Before performing the following procedures, make sure FILE NAME is  
selected in “Setting the USB Search Mode” (refer to “Setting the USB  
Flash Memory can contain hundreds of songs. By organizing songs by  
folder, you can quickly find a desired folder/file. This operation is  
similar to search a folder/file from PC.  
When a song is searched by Tag information  
a*1 a*2 a*3 (off) a  
When a folder/file is searched by Explorer (FILE NAME) mode (Flash  
Memory only)  
a*1 a*4 (off) a  
1
2
Press ENTER to activate the search mode.  
*1 Only a file is repeatedly played back.  
*2 According to the artist information of the current song, a playlist  
about all the songs with the same artist of the Bank are made  
into a playlist, which then starts to play back.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired folder/file.  
When a folder is searched, indicator lights up.  
When a file is searched, indicator lights up.  
*3 According to the album information of the current song, a  
playlist about all the songs with the same album of the Bank are  
made into a playlist, which then starts to play back.  
*4 Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.  
3
Press ENTER to play the selected file or enter the  
selected folder.  
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
songs in the selected folder.  
4
Repeat steps 2 to 3 until the desired folder/file is found  
when a folder is entered in step 3.  
Note  
During repeat play, setting M.I.X. to ON will cancel the repeat play.  
Notes  
When a portable audio player is connected, even though FILE NAME is  
set in “Setting the USB Search Mode” (refer to “Setting the USB Search  
Mode” on page 22), the Tag information search mode will be applied.  
In the Tag search mode, after pressing and holding ENTER for at  
least 2 seconds while in each hierarchy (except Song and File hierarchy),  
all songs of the selected hierarchy are played back.  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
1
Press 5 s.  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
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After selecting [ALL] in the Tag search mode with “ ”, press and hold  
When a song is searched by Tag information  
s*1 s ALL*2 (off) s  
ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the selected  
search mode.  
When a folder/file is searched by Explorer (FILE NAME) mode (Flash  
Memory only)  
s*3 s ALL*4 (off) s  
Even if the songs belong to the same playlist, they may be saved as  
different BANK.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold for at least  
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the search mode  
is canceled.  
*1 Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected  
category (playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category  
are played just once until all songs have been played.  
*2 All songs in the current Bank are played back in random  
sequence. Any one song does not play back again until all songs  
have been played back.  
*3 All songs in the current folder are played back in random  
sequence. Any one song does not play back again until all songs  
have been played back.  
The root folder of Flash Memory/Portable audio player is displayed as  
“\ROOT”.  
When the bank is changed during Repeat play, the Repeat play will be  
canceled.  
In the search mode, pressing will return to the previous mode.  
When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be  
canceled.  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the  
search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
In the Tag search mode, a search can be made quickly by Alphabet skip  
function to find the desired artist or song, etc. For details, refer to  
In the Explorer (FILE NAME) search mode, a search can be made  
quickly by USB Skip function to find the desired folder/file. For details,  
When searching for a song, artist, etc., in Flash Memory, the display  
order may be incorrect if the character code of the file tag information is  
mixed.  
*4 All songs in the Flash Memory are played back in random  
sequence. Any one song does not play back again until all songs  
have been played back.  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
Notes  
When a song is played back during Random (M.I.X.) play in the USB  
mode, the song can be played back again randomly even if not all songs  
in the current Bank or Flash Memory have been played back.  
During M.I.X. play, setting repeat play to ON will cancel the M.I.X.  
play.  
During repeat play, etc., the track number display for M.I.X. play may  
be incorrect.  
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Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Composer/Folder  
iPod/iPhone (optional)  
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Playlist /Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Folder can be easily changed.  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER  
SOURCE/  
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can  
be changed.  
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Press or to select the desired Playlist /Artist/Album/  
Genre/Composer/Folder.  
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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.  
VIEW  
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BAND/ F/R  
If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that  
artist are searchable.  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
For Flash Memory, this function is inactive during M.I.X. ALL/M.I.X.  
Song playback.  
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The illustration is for CDE-123.  
For Portable audio player, this function is inactive during M.I.X.  
playback.  
This function is inactive during RPT ALBUM/RPT ARTIST playback.  
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  
The Owners 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  
Owners Manual of iPod/iPhone.  
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.  
Notes  
A list is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Do not leave an iPod/iPhone in a car, as its mechanism is sensitive to  
high temperature and humidity conditions, and damage may result.  
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.  
About iPod/iPhone models usable with this unit  
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2
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to activate  
Quick Search mode.  
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  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired track (file).  
The selected track is played back immediately.  
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  
Note  
Press in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode is canceled  
if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.  
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  
Search Position Memory  
During playback, you can quickly return to the last-selected hierarchy  
level in the search mode.  
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  
Press .  
The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode is displayed.  
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iPhone 3GS: Ver.4.2.1  
Hierarchy 1  
Song  
Hierarchy 2  
Hierarchy 3  
Hierarchy 4  
iPhone 3G: Ver.4.2.1  
iPhone: Ver.3.1.3  
Podcast  
Episode  
For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see Apples own  
HT1353  
*
*
*
Genre  
Artist  
Album  
Song  
*
*
Composer  
Album  
Song  
This unit does not support video playback from iPod/iPhone, even  
using a video-compatible cable.  
Audiobook  
For example:  
Searching by Artist name  
The following example explains how an ARTIST search is performed.  
Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the  
hierarchy differs.  
Setting the iPod Control  
When an iPod/iPhone is connected, operate it from its own controls or  
from the head unit.  
1
2
Press ENTER to activate the search selection mode.  
The “” indicator lights up.  
Press and hold ENTER for at least 2 seconds to switch  
iPod control mode between HU (HEAD UNIT) and iPod.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the ARTIST search  
mode, and then press ENTER.  
PLAYLIST ARTIST ALBUM SONG PODCAST GENRE  
COMPOSER AUDIOBOOK PLAYLIST  
Once the control mode is changed, this will set pause status,  
press to continue.  
HU (HEAD UNIT):  
Operate the iPod/iPhone via this unit.  
iPod:  
3
4
5
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Artist, and  
then press ENTER.  
Operate the iPod/iPhone using its own controls. When iPod is  
selected, some functions will not be operable via the head unit.  
Note  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Album, and  
then press ENTER.  
Depending upon the iPod used, iPod control may not be selectable. Or,  
if iPod is selected, operation must still be from the head unit.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Song, and  
then press ENTER.  
Playback  
Notes  
This function is unavailable when iPod is selected in “Setting the iPod  
1
Press SOURCE to switch to the iPod mode.  
After pressing and holding ENTER for at least 2 seconds while in  
each hierarchy (except SONG and AUDIOBOOK hierarchy), all songs  
of the selected hierarchy are played back.  
For CDE-123, depending on which USB Connector you used,  
press BAND/F/R to switch iPod source between FRONT and  
REAR.  
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After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “ ”, press and hold  
ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod/  
iPhone or selected search mode.  
2
3
Press or to select the desired song.  
Pressing and holding or will fast backward/fast  
forward the current track.  
While in the search mode, if you press and hold for 2 seconds, or no  
operation is performed for 60 seconds, the search mode is canceled.  
In the search mode, pressing will return to the previous mode.  
When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be  
canceled.  
To pause playback, press .  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
“NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected  
playlist in the PLAYLIST search mode.  
Notes  
A song playing on the iPod/iPhone while it is connected to this unit will  
“NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the  
iPod/iPhone in the PODCAST search mode.  
continue to play from where it was paused after disconnection.  
If you listen to an episode from a selected Podcast or Audiobook, the  
episode can be changed by pressing or .  
“NOAUDIOBOK” will be displayed if there is no audiobook data in the  
iPod/iPhone in AUDIOBOOK search mode.  
An episode may have several chapters. The chapter can be changed by  
pressing or .  
If “iPod name” stored in the iPod/iPhone is selected in the desired  
Playlist search mode, and ENTER is pressed, you can search for all  
songs in the iPod/iPhone. Also, if you press and hold ENTER for at  
least 2 seconds, all songs in the iPod/iPhone are played back.  
Depending on the iPod/iPhone, podcast search is not supported.  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the  
search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
Searching for a desired Song  
An iPod/iPhone can contain hundreds of songs. By using file tag  
information and keeping these songs organized in playlists, this units  
search functions will ease song searches.  
Each music category has its own individual hierarchy. Use the Playlist/  
Artist/Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/Composer/Audiobook search mode  
to narrow searches based on the table below.  
Hierarchy 1  
Hierarchy 2  
Hierarchy 3  
Hierarchy 4  
Playlist  
Song  
Song  
*
*
Artist  
Album  
*
Album  
Song  
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Direct Search Function  
Search Position Memory  
The unit’s direct search function can be used to search for an album,  
song, etc., more efficiently. In PLAYLIST/ARTIST/ALBUM/SONG/  
PODCAST/GENRE/COMPOSER/AUDIOBOOK mode, you can  
quickly target any song.  
During iPod/iPhone 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.  
In the search mode, press any one of the preset buttons (1  
through 6) to quickly skip over a designated percent of  
your song content.  
Note  
This function is unavailable when iPod is selected in “Setting the iPod  
Song search example:  
If there are 100 songs in your iPod/iPhone, they are divided into 6  
groups using percentages (shown below). These groups are  
assigned to the preset buttons (1 through 6).  
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)  
Example 1:  
The Shuffle function of the iPod/iPhone is displayed as s on this unit.  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located at around the  
middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th  
song and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.  
Shuffle Albums:  
The songs on each album are played back in proper order. Upon  
completion of all the songs on the album, the next album is selected  
randomly. This continues until all albums have been played.  
Example 2:  
Suppose the song you are searching for is located near the end  
(83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song  
and turn the Rotary encoder to find the desired song.  
Shuffle Songs:  
Song shuffle randomly plays back songs within a selected category  
(playlist, album, etc.). The songs within the category are played just  
once until all songs have been played.  
All 100 songs (100%)  
0%  
17%  
33%  
50%  
67%  
83%  
1
2
Press 5 s.  
Preset  
buttons  
1
2
3
4
5
6
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
*1  
*2  
ss(off) s  
1st  
song  
17th  
song  
33rd  
song  
50th  
song  
67th  
song  
83rd  
song  
Songs  
*1 Shuffle Albums.  
*2 Shuffle Songs.  
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
Select Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/  
Composer/Episode  
Note  
If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X.  
play, the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle Albums  
is selected.  
Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer/Episode can be easily changed.  
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can  
be changed.  
Shuffle ALL:  
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod/iPhone randomly. Any one  
song does not play back again until all songs have been played back.  
Press or to select the desired Playlist/Artist/Album/  
Genre/Composer/Episode.  
1
Press 6.  
The songs are played back in random sequence.  
s ALL (off) s ALL  
Notes  
If the song search mode was used to select a song, this function is  
*
Shuffle ALL.  
inactive.  
If an album is selected during an artist search, other albums by that  
artist are searchable.  
2
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.  
This function is inactive during shuffle (M.I.X.) playback.  
Notes  
If Shuffle ALL is selected, the selected songs being played back in the  
search mode are canceled.  
This function is unavailable when iPod is selected in “Setting the iPod  
Alphabet Skip Function  
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 search mode, press or to perform the  
Alphabet Skip Function.  
A list is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter.  
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Repeat Play  
Pandora Radio (iPhone)  
(Optional)  
Only Repeat One is available for the iPod/iPhone.  
Repeat One:  
A single song is repeatedly played back.  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER  
SOURCE/  
1
Press a 4.  
The song is played back repeatedly.  
1
2
*
a (off) a  
*
Repeat One.  
2
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above  
procedure.  
Note  
Depending on the connected iPod, track up/down may be not available  
during Repeat play.  
VIEW  
BAND/ F/R  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
Displaying the Text  
Pandora Radio is your own FREE personalized radio now available to  
stream music on your iPhone.  
You can display the tag information of a song in the iPod/iPhone.  
Just start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs or classical  
composers and Pandora will create a “station” that plays their music and  
more music like it.  
Press VIEW.  
Each press changes the display.  
The CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 enables you to interact with  
your Pandora account, by connecting an iPhone that has the Pandora  
Compatible Application for iPhone already installed.  
For details on the Pandora Compatible Application for iPhone, visit:  
To control Pandora through this CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122,  
you must be running a version of Pandora’s mobile application that  
supports Pandora link, on a compatible smartphone. For information on  
Note  
When the TEXT SCR is set to SCR MANUAL, press and hold for at  
least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time.  
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK ARTIST NAME*  
ALBUM NAME* SONG TITLE* TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME  
*
TAG information  
“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag  
information.  
Notes  
Notes  
Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed.  
The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 128 (128 byte).  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed if text information is not supported by the  
unit.  
Some of the Pandora Compatible Application for iPhone functions are  
not controllable from the CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122.  
Pandora is also controllable from an iPod touch with Wi-Fi connection.  
Listening to Pandora  
1
2
Launch the Pandora Application on the iPhone.  
Press SOURCE to switch to the PANDORA mode.  
Notes  
For CDE-123, depending on which USB Connector you used, press  
BAND/F/R to switch Pandora source between FRONT and REAR.  
The Pandora source can be displayed only when PANDORA is set to  
When PANDORA VL is set to other than 0 dB in “Setting the Pandora  
source volume may be higher than other sources.  
3
4
To pause playback, press .  
Pressing again will resume playback.  
To skip to the next song, press .  
Notes  
The operation to replay a previous song is not available.  
Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service. If you  
attempt to skip songs beyond the limit, “SKIP LIMIT” is displayed.  
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CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 remembers the source just before  
turning off the power. Even if you reconnect an iPod/iPhone without  
launching Pandora Application while the power is off, Pandora mode  
(not iPod mode) is displayed when power is turned back on.  
Depending on the signal status, song may be stopped during playback.  
The display content may various when advertisement is received.  
The playback time may not be correctly displayed.  
QuickMix  
Use QuickMix to create a playlist based on two or more of your Pandora  
stations. Edit your QuickMix station selections on the Pandora  
Compatible Application for iPhone when it is not connected to the  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122.  
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2
Press ENTER to activate the Search mode.  
“Thumbs” Feedback  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select “A-Z” or “BY DATE, and  
then press ENTER.  
The “A-Z” or “By Date” search mode is activated and the station  
name is displayed.  
You can personalize your stations with “Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs  
Down” feedback, which the system takes into account for future music  
selections.  
During playback, press u or d for thumbs up or thumbs  
down.  
3
Press ENTER while selecting “QUICKMIX.  
Notes  
The songs from the created stations are played back in random  
u: The u” indicator appears in the display. Pandora will  
sequence.  
add similar music to your station.  
Select other station during search mode to cancel QuickMix.  
d: The d” indicator is displayed. Pandora will ban that  
song from your station, and the current song is skipped.  
If the number of skips allowed has reached its limit, the  
current song continues to play back.  
Bookmarking a Desired Song or Artist  
The currently playing song or artist can be bookmarked and saved to  
your Pandora account.  
Note  
In some situations, “Thumbs” feedback may not be available.  
1
2
During playback, press 1b (Bookmarks).  
The Pandora Bookmark screen is displayed.  
Searching for a Desired Station  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select “SONG (Bookmark)” or  
“ARTIST (Bookmark), and then press ENTER.  
The current song or artist is bookmarked. “BMK SONG” or “BMK  
ARTIST” is displayed.  
You can display your station list and select stations directly from the  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122.  
Alphabet Search:  
Notes  
1
2
Press ENTER to activate the Search mode.  
Your bookmarks can be viewed on your “Profile” page at  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select “A-Z, and then press  
ENTER.  
In some situations, bookmarks may not be available.  
When Bookmark operation is failed, BMK N/A will be displayed.  
The “A-Z” search mode is activated and the station names are  
listed alphabetically.  
Creating a New Station  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired station, and  
then press ENTER.  
Pandora will play that station.  
Based on currently playing song or artist, you can create a new station  
and save to your Pandora account.  
Search by Date Added:  
1
2
During playback, press n 2 (New Station).  
The Pandora New Station screen is displayed.  
1
2
Press ENTER to activate the Search mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select “SONG” or “ARTIST, and  
then press ENTER.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select “BY DATE, and then  
press ENTER.  
A “NEW SONG” or “NEW ARTIST” pop-up screen.  
A New Station based on current song or artist is created.  
The “By Date” search mode is activated and the station names  
are listed by the date they were added to the account.  
Notes  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired station, and  
then press ENTER.  
Pandora will play that station.  
Your New Station can be viewed on your “Profile” page at  
In some situations, creating a new station function may not be  
available.  
Note  
When this operation is failed, N/A will be displayed.  
When the iPhone is not connected to this unit, you can create  
personalized Pandora stations using the Pandora Application on your  
If any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the  
search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping to the specified  
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Search Position Memory  
SiriusXM Satellite Radio  
Operation (CDE-124SXM,  
supplied; CDE-123,  
optional)  
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.  
Changing the Display  
Rotary encoder/ /ENTER/ Tag  
SOURCE/  
Press VIEW.  
*
Elapsed Time  
Artist Name  
Elapsed Time  
Station Name  
Song Title  
Clock  
*
*
*
Album Name  
*
TAG information  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
FUNC./VIEW  
Preset buttons  
(1 through 6)  
BAND  
Notes  
Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed.  
The maximum number of characters is 128 (128 byte).  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
*
The illustration is for CDE-123.  
SiriusXM Tuner operation:  
When a SiriusXM Tuner is connected to this unit, the following  
operations may be performed.  
Receiving Channels with the SiriusXM Tuner  
(CDE-124SXM, supplied; CDE-123, optional)  
About SiriusXM Satellite Radio  
Everything worth listening to is on SiriusXM. get over 130 channels,  
including the most commercial-free music, plus the best sports, news,  
talk and entertainment. A SiriusXM Tuner and Subscription are required.  
Note  
The SiriusXM Satellite Radio controls on this unit are available only  
when a SiriusXM Tuner is connected.  
1
Press SOURCE to activate the Satellite Radio  
(SIRIUSXM) mode.  
2
Press or to select the desired channel.  
Holding down or will rapidly browse through the  
channels.  
Alternatively, you can enter the number of the desired channel  
using the numeric keypad on an optional remote control.  
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Checking the SiriusXM Radio ID Number  
Category Browsing  
To subscribe to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service, it is necessary to  
locate and identify the Radio ID of your SiriusXM Tuner. The Radio ID  
contains 8 characters and can be found on the bottom of your SiriusXM  
Tuner or can be displayed on when selecting Channel 0 by following the  
steps below:  
1
Press or in the SiriusXM mode to activate the  
Category Browsing mode.  
2
3
Press or to select desired category.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select a desired channel  
within the selected Category , and then press /ENTER.  
1
While in the Satellite Radio Mode, press or to  
select channel “0.  
Note  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the Category Browsing  
mode is canceled.  
The unit displays “RADIO ID” and ID number alternately.  
Note  
The Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.  
2
To cancel the ID number display, select a channel other  
than “0.  
Storing the desired Artist/Song  
While listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, you can be alerted when  
your favorite songs or artists are playing on other channels. An  
interruption ALERT will be displayed when a matching artist or song is  
found on another channel. For receiving interruption ALERT  
Storing Channel Presets  
1
2
3
Press BAND to select the desired band you want to store  
the preset in.  
1
Press and hold FUNC./VIEW for at least 2 seconds when a  
Song or the song of an Artist you want to store is playing.  
There are 3 Satellite Radio Preset bands.  
Each press of BAND changes the band: SXM1 SXM2 SXM3  
SXM1  
The indicator lights up.  
2
Press the 1 (preset) button to store the Artist/Song.  
A note to memorize the ART (artist name) or the SNG (song title)  
is displayed.  
Tune to the desired channel and then press and hold one  
of the preset buttons (1 through 6), for at least 2 seconds,  
to store the channel.  
The display then shows the stored Band and preset number (for  
example, SXM1-3 is shown when preset 3 of band 1 is selected).  
Note  
If either the artist name or song title is not available to save,  
UNAVAILABL will be displayed.  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other channels onto  
the same band.  
3
4
Turn the Rotary encoder to choose SAVE ART or SAVE SNG  
(when available) and then press ENTER.  
Notes  
A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory, 6 Channels  
The new alert was stored in memory.  
for each band (SXM1, SXM2 and SXM3).  
If you store a new channel into a preset which already has a channel  
assigned, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the new  
one.  
An “ART/SONG SAVED” pop-up screen is followed by an “X  
U(sed)/Y E(mpty).  
X is the total number of song titles or artist names stored in  
memory, and Y is the total number of memory locations still  
available for storage.  
Tuning Channels using Presets  
Notes  
If you try to store when the memory is full, “MEM FULL” is displayed  
followed by “REPLACE/CANCEL”. If you want to replace an existing  
alert item, select “REPLACE” by turning Rotary encoder, and then  
press ENTER, the existing alert list stored in memory is displayed.  
Select one of the stored alerts using the Rotary encoder. To replace the  
selected alert, press ENTER and an “ART/SONG SAVED” pop-up  
screen is followed by an “X U(sed)/Y E(mpty)”.  
You can manage the stored Alert memory setting on Setup mode, for  
If no operation is perform for 10 seconds, the setting mode is canceled.  
1
2
Press BAND to select the desired band of Presets you wish  
to access.  
Press the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has your  
desired Satellite Radio channel stored in memory.  
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Receiving and Tuning to an Alert  
Using Jump Memory and Jump Recall  
function  
Whenever a stored sports team, artist, or song is playing on another  
channel, an interruption ALERT appears on the unit display. To tune to  
the game, artist or song identified by the alert, follow the steps below:  
1
2
3
While in SiriusXM mode, select your favorite SiriusXM  
Channel.  
1
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired game, artist  
or song from the list of active alerts.  
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds.  
The channel you selected is stored as the Jump Source.  
Press ENTER.  
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to recall and tune  
to the saved Jump Source channel.  
Notes  
If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal  
mode.  
Note  
Sports teams/Artist name and Song title which you have stored and  
which are currently playing will be displayed in a category called “MY  
GAMES”/“MY MUSIC” in search mode. For details, refer to “Search  
Pressing and holding again for at least 2 seconds will jump back to  
the previous mode or SiriusXM channel.  
Instant Replay Function  
Search Function  
In SiriusXM mode, you can pause, rewind and replay up to 30 minutes  
of live SiriusXM Satellite Radio.  
You can search for SiriusXM programming content by Category or by  
Channel.  
1
While listening to a SiriusXM channel, press to enter  
the Replay mode, which mutes the audio.  
1
2
Press ENTER in the SiriusXM mode.  
The display will show “PAUSED” while in this mode.  
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Category,  
and then press ENTER.  
2
Press again to resume playback of the stored audio  
from the point at which it was paused.  
During playback, the SiriusXM Tuner will continue to store the  
channel audio until you exit the Instant Replay mode (up to 30  
minutes).  
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Channel  
Name, and then press ENTER.  
Notes  
During REPLAY playback:  
During channel search, pressing or to select another Category.  
Fast rewind:  
Press and hold .  
Fast forward:  
Press and hold .  
Returning to the beginning of the current song:  
Press . (If you press in the first 2 seconds of a song,  
you return to the beginning of the previous song.)  
Advancing to the beginning of the next song:  
Press .  
The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold for at least  
2 seconds, or no operation is performed for 60 seconds in Search mode.  
During Channel search, You can toggle the display between the channel  
name list, artist name list and the song/program title list by pressing  
VIEW.  
When GAME ALERT is set to ON (refer to “Managing Artist and Song  
Alerts” on page 21) and receives a match to one of your favorite teams  
GAMES” category will be created and will display all stored sports  
teams that are currently playing at that time. The MY GAMES category  
list will also be accessible via the Search function. To select a game,  
follow steps 2 and 3 above.  
Notes  
If you continue to press Fast forward until the end, the Instant Replay  
mode is canceled, and the unit will change to live SiriusXM radio  
mode.  
When either an ARTIST or SONG ALERT program match has been  
found, the “MY MUSIC” category list will be created and will be  
accessible via the Search function. To select a Song or Artist from the  
list, follow steps 2 and 3 above.  
If you change channels while in Replay mode, the unit will exit Replay  
mode to live Satellite Radio mode and clear the Replay memory.  
Press in the search mode to return to the previous mode.  
3
Press to cancel the INSTANT REPLAY mode.  
The unit returns to live SiriusXM radio mode.  
Using iTunes tagging  
iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on SiriusXM channels with  
your new CDE-124SXM/CDE-123 and then preview, buy, and  
download them later from your iTunes Tagged playlist the next time you  
sync your iPod/iPhone.  
Note  
For details on the iPod/iPhone models usable with this unit, refer to  
1
A song may be tagged while listening to a SiriusXM  
channel if the display shows the "Tag" icon.  
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2
3
Press and hold Tag for at least 2 seconds while the desired  
song is playing.  
Information  
The “Tag” blinks at the same time the “TAGGING” is displayed.  
When completed, “TAG STORED” is displayed and the  
*
“Tag” indicator lights up .  
In Case of Difficulty  
*
When completed, “TAG COUNT X” (X is the total amount of  
stored tag information) is displayed if no iPod/iPhone is  
connected.  
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.  
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 FULLwill be displayed, and any remaining tag information on  
the unit will not be transferred to the iPod/iPhone.  
Basic  
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.  
Radio  
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.  
Changing the Display  
Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the  
antenna with a new one.  
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.  
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.  
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  
CD  
Name*1 Song Title*1 Content info.*1 Category Name*1  
Band/Channel Number  
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.  
*1 If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
Note  
CD playback sound is wavering.  
Moisture condensation in the CD Module.  
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.).  
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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The CD is being improperly inserted.  
Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the  
CD Player Operation section.  
Mechanism error.  
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.  
The CD has been damaged.  
1
Press the button and eject the CD.  
If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit can  
cause damage to the mechanism.  
2
When the error indication remains after ejecting, press the   
button again.  
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.  
If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing the   
button for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer.  
When “ERROR” is displayed:  
If the disc cannot be ejected by pressing , press the RESET switch  
If the disc still cannot be ejected, consult your Alpine dealer.  
Improper mounting of the unit.  
Securely re-mount the unit.  
The disc is very dirty.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc has scratches.  
Change the disc.  
The pick-up lens is dirty.  
Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner disc. Consult  
your nearest Alpine dealer.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
CD playback sound skips without vibration.  
The disc is dirty or scratched.  
Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.  
You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
Error displays (built-in CD player only).  
Mechanical error  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
Press . After the error indication disappears, insert the disc  
again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem,  
consult your nearest Alpine dealer.  
Indication for Flash Memory/Portable  
audio player  
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible.  
Close session (finalization) has not been performed.  
Perform finalization and attempt playback again.  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
Database error or decoder error.  
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA/AAC format is not  
compatible.  
Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a supported  
rewrite in the format supported by this device.  
Communication error or boot error, etc.  
You can solve the problem by reconnecting the Flash Memory/  
Portable audio player or changing source.  
Audio  
The sound is not output from the speakers.  
Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.  
POWER IC is switched to “ON, refer to “Connecting to an  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
iPod  
iPod does not play and no sound is output.  
The iPod has not been recognized.  
or  
page 10. To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the iPod.  
No song (file) is stored in the Flash Memory/Portable audio player.  
Connect the Flash Memory device/Portable audio player after  
storing songs (files).  
Indication for CD Player  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
No CD is inserted.  
Insert a CD.  
Although a disc is inserted, “NO DISC” is displayed and the unit does  
not start to play or eject the disc.  
Remove the disc by following these steps:  
Press the button again for at least 2 seconds.  
If the disc still does not eject, consult your Alpine dealer.  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
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SiriusXM Advisory Messages  
(CDE-124SXM/CDE-123 only)  
NO SUPPORT  
Text information that is not recognizable by the unit has been input.  
The following messages may be displayed while operating the unit in  
SiriusXM mode.  
Use a Flash Memory device with input text information that is  
supported by the unit.  
Indication for iPod Mode  
The SiriusXM Tuner is disconnected or the unit is having trouble  
communicating with the Tuner.  
Connect the Tuner or check the Tuner connection to the back of  
the unit.  
There are no songs in the iPod/iPhone.  
Download songs to the iPod/iPhone and connect to this unit.  
The SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna or cable is either damaged or  
not connected correctly to the SiriusXM Tuner.  
Check that the SiriusXM antenna cable is connected to the  
SiriusXM Tuner and check that the antenna cable is not kinked or  
otherwise damaged. Replace the antenna if necessary.  
Database error or decoder error.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
Communication error or boot error, etc.  
You can solve the problem by reconnecting the iPod/iPhone or  
changing source.  
The SiriusXM satellite signal is too weak at the current location.  
Move the vehicle to a location with a clear view of the southern  
sky.  
Make sure the Satellite Radio antenna is properly mounted and not  
obstructed by metal objects.  
The iPod/iPhone is not verified.  
You can solve the problem by reconnecting the iPod/iPhone.  
The active channel has become unsubscribed or the requested  
channel is not available in your subscription package.  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device.  
You can solve the problem by switching the source.  
Note  
The unit will revert to the previous selected channel or to channel 1  
automatically.  
channel.  
Indication for Pandora Radio Mode  
NO STATION  
You have not created any personalized Pandora Stations.  
When you are not driving, use the Pandora Compatible  
Application for iPhone to create your Pandora station(s).  
The active channel is no longer in the SiriusXM channel lineup or the  
user has entered an invalid channel number.  
Note  
The unit will revert to the previous channel or to channel 1  
automatically.  
SEE DEVICE  
lineup.  
The music cannot be played because the Pandora Compatible  
Application for iPhone requires the users attention.  
When you are not driving, please see the Pandora Compatible  
Application for iPhone.  
Your subscription has been updated.  
Press any button to clear this message.  
NO SERVICE  
You switched CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 to Pandora mode  
by pressing SOURCE with an iPhone or iPod touch connected,  
without launching or installing the Pandora Application.  
Launch the Pandora Application on the iPhone or iPod touch.  
Select a source other than Pandora by pressing SOURCE.  
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A locked channel is selected.  
Input the passcode. On how to input passcode, refer to “How to  
Note  
If wrong passcode is input, “WRONG CODE” will be displayed and the  
unit will revert to the previous selected channel.  
Buffer for Instant Replay will full within 11 seconds.  
Buffer for Instant Replay is full.  
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CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
161 mm (6~3/8")  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
87.7~107.9 MHz  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
Mono Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Stereo Separation  
9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 ohms)  
13.5 dBf (1.3 μV/75 ohms)  
80 dB  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
170 mm (6~3/4")  
46 mm (1~13/16")  
25 mm (1")  
Note  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are  
subject to change without notice.  
Capture Ratio  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
530-1,710 kHz  
22.5 μV/27 dB  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Frequency Response  
5~20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
Below measurable limits  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
Wow & Flutter (% WRMS)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
USB SECTION  
USB requirements  
USB 1.1/2.0  
Max. Power Consumption  
USB Class  
500 mA  
Mass Storage  
File System  
FAT 12/16/32  
MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3  
Windows Media Audio  
AAC-LC format “.m4a” file  
2-Channel (Stereo)  
5~20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
105 dB  
MP3 Decoding  
WMA Decoding  
AAC Decoding  
Number of Channels  
Frequency Response  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
*
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
*
Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder software/bit  
rate.  
PICKUP  
Wave length  
795 nm  
Laser power  
CLASS I  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11~16 V allowable)  
*
Power Output  
18 W RMS × 4  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage  
CDE-123  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-122  
4 V/10 k ohms  
2 V/10 k ohms  
14 dB at 100 Hz  
14 dB at 1 kHz  
14 dB at 10 kHz  
1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz)  
Bass  
Mid  
Treble  
Weight  
*
Primary amplifier ratings per CEA-2006 Standard  
Power output: measured at 4 Ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N  
S/N: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ohms)  
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Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following  
CAUTION  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.  
WARNING  
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical  
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer  
where you purchased this product to have the work done.  
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.  
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or  
product damage.  
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.  
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than  
designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not  
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become  
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.  
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.  
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may  
result in fire, etc.  
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY  
TERMINAL.  
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP  
METAL EDGE.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to  
electrical shorts.  
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat  
rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and  
damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a  
rubber grommet to prevent the wires insulation from being cut by  
the metal edge of the hole.  
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.  
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other  
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of  
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.  
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of  
moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may  
result in product failure.  
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.  
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions  
so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or  
electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.  
PRECAUTIONS  
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO  
MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.  
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other  
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for  
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable  
control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (−) battery post before  
installing your CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122. This will reduce  
any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.  
Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram.  
Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage  
to the vehicle’s electrical system.  
When making connections to the vehicles electrical system, be aware  
of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not  
tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting  
the CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 to the fuse box, make sure the  
fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122  
has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage  
to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF  
CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult  
a physician immediately.  
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE  
OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.  
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.  
and results in serious accident.  
The CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 uses female RCA-type jacks  
for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors.  
You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact  
your authorized Alpine dealer for assistance.  
Be sure to connect the speaker (−) leads to the speaker (−) terminal.  
Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or  
to the vehicle body.  
IMPORTANT  
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided  
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number or the  
engraved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.  
SERIAL NUMBER: [  
]
]
]
]
INSTALLATION DATE: [  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: [  
PLACE OF PURCHASE: [  
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Screw  
Hex Nut (M5)  
Installation  
2
*
Bolt Stud  
Caution  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the  
detachable front panel.  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you  
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in  
place.  
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the  
horizontal plane, back to front.  
1
*
This unit  
Ground Lead  
Chassis  
Note  
Detachable Front  
Panel  
For the screw marked “*2”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen  
mounting location.  
3
Slide the CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 into the  
dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is  
properly locked and will not accidentally come out from  
the dashboard.  
Less than 35°  
Removal  
1
Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (refer to  
1
2
Remove the detachable front panel.  
Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on  
either side. The unit can now be removed from the  
mounting sleeve.  
Mounting Sleeve (Included)  
Dashboard  
This unit  
Bracket keys  
(Included)  
Pressure Plates*  
This unit  
3
Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
*
If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the  
pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem.  
JAPANESE CAR  
2
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap  
(not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a  
clean metal spot using a screw ( ) already attached to the  
*1  
Front Frame  
vehicle’s chassis.  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer  
to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of  
the CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122. Connect all other leads of  
the CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 according to details  
described in the CONNECTlONS section.  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
This unit  
Ground Lead  
3
*
Mounting Bracket  
Note  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw  
*3  
(
) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.  
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Remove the iPod/iPhone  
iPod/iPhone Connection (sold separately)  
Remove the iPod/iPhone from Interface cable for iPod.  
1
Connect USB cable to an iPod/iPhone with Interface cable  
for iPod.  
USB cable (CDE-124SXM/CDE-122,  
sold separately; CDE-123, supplied)  
Notes  
This unit can charge the iPod/iPhone of the current source, and it may  
stop charging when another source is switched.  
After changing the unit to a source other than the USB iPod, remove the  
iPod/iPhone. If the iPod/iPhone is removed in the USB iPod mode, data  
may cause damage.  
Interface cable for iPod (CDE-124SXM/CDE-122, sold separately;  
CDE-123, supplied)  
If sound is not output or the iPod/iPhone is not recognized even when  
the iPod/iPhone is connected, remove the iPod/iPhone once, then  
connect it again, or reset the iPod.  
Do not leave the iPod/iPhone in a vehicle for a long time. Heat and  
humidity may damage the iPod/iPhone and you may not be able to play  
it again.  
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB connector of this unit.  
When connect to Front USB Connection Terminal  
1
2
Open the cover of the USB Connection Terminal.  
Rear Flash Memory Connection (CDE-123  
only) (sold separately)  
Connect the Interface cable for iPod directly to the USB  
Connection Terminal, or via the USB cable.  
This unit  
USB Connection Terminal  
Connect Flash Memory  
Connect the USB cable to the Rear USB connector of the unit, and then  
secure the connection using the lock case supplied with USB cable as  
shown below.  
Flash Memory  
(sold separately)  
lock case  
This unit  
or  
Cable (supplied)  
USB Connector  
Cable (sold  
separately)  
Interface cable for iPod  
(CDE-124SXM/CDE-122, sold separately;  
CDE-123, supplied)  
Remove Flash Memory  
Pull out Flash Memory squarely from the USB cable.  
Flash Memory  
(sold separately)  
This unit  
USB Connector  
When connect to Rear USB Connector (CDE-123  
only)  
Connect the USB cable to the Rear USB connector of the unit, and then  
secure the connection using the lock case supplied with USB cable as  
shown below.  
Cable (supplied)  
Notes  
When removing Flash Memory, pull it out straight.  
If sound is not output or Flash Memory is not recognized even when  
Flash Memory is connected, remove Flash Memory once, then connect  
it again.  
Interface cable for iPod (supplied)  
lock case  
This unit  
Change to a source other than the Flash Memory mode, then remove  
the Flash Memory. If the Flash Memory is removed in the Flash  
Memory mode, data may be damaged.  
Route the USB cable away from another cables.  
Cable (supplied)  
Rear USB Connector  
41-EN  
                 
Connections  
CDE-123 only  
To BLUETOOTH INTERFACE  
(sold separately)  
To steering remote control  
interface box  
To Flash memory/Portable audio  
player or iPod/iPhone  
Antenna  
(Blue)  
POWER ANT  
To power antenna  
REMOTE TURN-ON  
(Blue/White)  
To amplifier  
AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
ILLUMINATION  
(Pink/Black)  
(Orange)  
To vehicle phone  
To the instrument cluster  
illumination lead  
(Red)  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Ignition Key  
(Yellow)  
(Black)  
GND  
Battery  
(Gray)  
Speakers  
Front right  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
(Gray/Black)  
(Violet/Black)  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear right  
Rear left  
(Violet)  
(Green)  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
(Green/Black)  
(White/Black)  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front left  
(White)  
Speakers  
Front Left  
CDE-123 only  
Amplifier  
Front Right  
Rear Left  
Amplifier  
Amplifier  
Rear Right  
CDE-123:  
Subwoofers  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-122:  
Front or Subwoofers*1  
*1 When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Front speakers. When Subwoofer is ON: Output is for Subwoofer.  
For details on how to set the Subwoofer to ON/OFF, refer to “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF” on page 16.  
42-EN  
   
BLUETOOTH interface Connector (CDE-123 only)  
Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)  
Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)  
Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)  
Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)  
Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)  
Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)  
Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)  
Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)  
Fuse Holder (10A)  
Connect this to an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE. To use a  
hands-free mobile phone, an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE  
connection is required. For details on connection, refer to the  
Owner’s Manual of the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE.  
You can also connect this to an external device (such as a portable  
player) by using Conversion cable (KCE-237B) for building up the AUX  
IN (sold separately).  
Note  
AUX-R ON :  
When the external device is connected.  
AUX-R OFF :  
When set to OFF, AUX REAR source cannot be selected.  
SiriusXM Tuner connector (CDE-124SXM/CDE-123 only)  
Connect to a SiriusXM Tuner.  
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector (CDE-123  
only)  
To steering remote control interface box. For details, contact your  
Alpine dealer.  
Front Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Rear Output RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Rear USB Connector (CDE-123 only)  
Connect this to an Flash Memory/Portable audio player or to an iPod/  
iPhone. To use an iPod/iPhone, Interface cable for iPod connection is  
required.  
Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors (CDE-123 only)  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Front/Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors (CDE-124SXM/  
CDE-122 only)  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Notes  
Use the supplied USB cable. If a USB cable other than the supplied is  
used, correct performance cannot be guaranteed.  
Power Supply Connector  
Route the USB cable away from other cables.  
Antenna Receptacle  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if  
applicable.  
BLUETOOTH INTERFACE Connection Cable (Included with  
BLUETOOTH INTERFACE)  
Front AUX Input Terminal  
This terminal allows for input of audio from an external device (such  
as a portable player), using a commercially-available converter cable.  
Note  
This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle’s power  
antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier, or a signal  
processor, etc.  
Front USB Terminal  
Connect this to an Flash Memory/Portable audio player or to an iPod/  
iPhone. To use an iPod/iPhone, Interface cable for iPod connection is  
required.  
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier.  
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Connect this lead to the Audio interface output of a cellular phone  
which provides ground shorting when a call is received.  
To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.  
Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the  
car harness.  
Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as  
possible.  
Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove  
any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.  
If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away  
from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various  
noise suppressors, contact them for further information.  
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention  
measures so consult your dealer for further information.  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster  
illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of the  
CDE-124SXM/CDE-123/CDE-122 to dim whenever the vehicle’s lights  
are turned on.  
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)  
Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box or  
another unused power source which provides (+)12V only when the  
ignition is turned on or in the accessory position.  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery.  
Ground Lead (Black)  
Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure  
the connection is made to bare metal and is securely fastened using  
the sheet metal screw provided.  
43-EN  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. (“Alpine”), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer  
this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the  
telephone numbers listed below.  
You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.  
PRODUCTS COVERED:  
You must package the product securely to avoid damage during  
shipment. To prevent lost packages it is recommended to use a  
carrier that provides a tracking service.  
This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories (“the  
product”). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the  
Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A.  
HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES:  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY:  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR USE AND  
MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE  
EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS  
AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first  
consumer purchase.  
WHO IS COVERED:  
This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the product, who  
must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.  
HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM  
“INCIDENTAL DAMAGES” REFERS TO EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTING  
THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE  
ORIGINAL PURCHASER’S TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,  
BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE  
AND CUSTODY OF THE PRODUCT. THE TERM “CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES” REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING OTHER  
PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT  
WORK PROPERLY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY  
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.  
This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship (parts and  
labor) in the product.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This Warranty does not cover the following:  
Damage occurring during shipment of the product to Alpine for  
repair (claims must be presented to the carrier).  
Damage caused by accident or abuse, including burned voice coils  
caused by over-driving the speaker (amplifier level is turned up  
and driven into distortion or clipping). Speaker mechanical failure  
(e.g. punctures, tears or rips). Cracked or damaged LCD panels.  
Dropped or damaged hard drives.  
Damage caused by negligence, misuse, improper operation or  
failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner’s manual.  
Damage caused by act of God, including without limitation,  
earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other acts of nature.  
Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the  
product.  
Service performed by an unauthorized person, company or  
association.  
Any product which has the serial number defaced, altered or  
removed.  
Any product which has been adjusted, altered or modified without  
Alpine’s consent.  
HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE  
WARRANTY:  
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state and province to province. In  
addition, some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long  
an implied warranty lasts, and some do not allow the exclusion or  
limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly,  
limitations as to these matters contained herein may not apply to you.  
IN CANADA ONLY:  
This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio product has  
been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized Installation Center, and  
this warranty stamped upon installation by the installation center.  
Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United States,  
Puerto Rico or Canada.  
Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine Dealer.  
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
Should the product require service, please call the following number  
for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center.  
CAR AUDIO  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)  
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:  
You are responsible for delivery of the product to an Authorized  
Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair and for payment of any  
initial shipping charges. Alpine will, at its option, repair or replace  
the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge.  
If the repairs are covered by the warranty, and if the product was  
shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine, Alpine  
will pay the return shipping charges.  
NAVIGATION  
You should provide a detailed description of the problem(s) for  
which service is required.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC., 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Do not send products to these addresses.  
Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center.  
 

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