About the Alpine CDE-126BT
Hands-free calling, Alpine sound
Hands-free calling, Alpine sound
You're on the road a lot, and people need to reach you. Alpine's CDE-126BT CD receiver gives you Bluetooth®, powered by industry leader Parrot, so you can make safer, hands-free calls in your car. When a call comes in, the stereo mutes your music so you can conduct your conversation naturally, just like you're talking to a passenger. When the call ends, playback resumes. Most importantly, you can keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel while talking.
Play all your road trippin' music
Alpine includes their Full Speed cable that gives you complete control over your iPod® or iPhone® with the stereo. Alpine's unique Percentage Search feature jumps through your playlists at high speed, so you can find the song you want in no time.
Looking for variety? You can connect an MP3 player, satellite radio, or another portable to the auxiliary input, or plug a thumb drive loaded with music files into the USB input. You can even load up a CD with MP3, WMA, and AAC files — it's easy to fit four or five albums' worth on a single disc.
Crank it up, add amps and subs
Alpine packs the CDE-126BT with a capable internal amp. But if you find yourself wanting more power, you can add Alpine's KTP-445 power pack. You'll get 2.5 times more power (45 watts RMSx4), and since it connects to the CDE-126BT's harness, you won't have to run wires or tap into your battery.
You'll find two sets of preamp outputs, handy for adding amps and subs to the mix. Many stereos only let you adjust your subwoofer level, but the CDE-126BT gives you control over the bass bandwidth and frequency, so you can tweak your system's low end to perfection. You can use the adjustable bass and treble controls to fine-tune your sound, while a built-in high-pass filter lets you remove low bass from your speakers, so your system runs more efficiently and sounds better.
iPod Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver.
Bluetooth note: Bluetooth compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider.
Product highlights:
General features:
- CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, And AAC files
- switchable blue or red button illumination
- detachable face
- built-in Bluetooth
Audio features:
- bass center frequency, width, and level controls
- high-pass filter
Expandability:
- Alpine's iPod adapter included
- inputs: front-panel USB and auxiliary inputs
- outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear) rear output is switchable to subwoofer mode with bass level control
Other features and specs:
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # CDE-126BT
What's in the box:
Alpine CDE-126BT owner's manual
- AM/FM CD receiver (with 10A fuse inserted in chassis)
- Detachable face-plate (attached)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim ring (installed)
- Wiring harness
- Hard plastic face case
- 58" Alpine Full-Speed connection cable for iPod/iPhone
- Microphone (with attached 13' cable terminated by a right-angle 3.5mm connector)
- Visor clip
- 4 Flat-head ISO-DIN screws (M5 x 8mm)
- Face fixing screw
- 2 Radio removal tools
- Owner's Manual CD-ROM
- System Requirements for Owner's Manual (Eng/Fre)
- Quick Reference Guide (Eng/Fre/Spa)
- Customer Care Registration card
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | No | |
Memory Card Slot | USB memory | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic/5Gen | |
Nano | Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/ | |
Touch | Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 | |
iPhone | Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS/Phone3 | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 18 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 50 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 4-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | White | |
Key Button Color | Blue or Red | |
EQ Bands | 2 | |
Wireless Remote | Optional | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 9.3 dBf | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA, AAC | |
High-res Playback |
Product Research
Built-in Bluetooth
Disc Playback
USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Display Features
Remote Control (optional)
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Communication (powered by Parrot): The Alpine CDE-126BT features built-in Bluetooth technology powered by Parrot. The CDE-126BT supports Bluetooth (ver. 2.0) hands-free communication for the iPhone and other Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. Hands-free communication is possible from the Alpine head unit when using a HSP (Head Set Profile) and HFP (Hands-Free Profile) compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
Note: This unit does not offer Bluetooth audio streaming.
Pairing: The Alpine CDE-126BT can be paired to up to five Bluetooth enabled mobile devices (only one device can be used at a time).
Note: Not all Bluetooth mobile phones will be compatible. Parrot software updates provide support for future phones.
External Microphone with Noise Cancellation: The included external microphone (with visor-clip) allows you to speak to the other party on the telephone call hands-free, while the other party's voice is played through your car stereo speakers. The CDE-126BT features a noise cancellation function to ensure that your calls are heard clearly. You can adjust the microphone's volume level from 0 to 7.
Note: The external microphone measures 0.5625" (diameter) x 1.625" (deep).
Placing Calls: The Alpine CDE-126BT provides a variety of functions for placing a phone call without using your mobile phone. The Alpine CDE-126BT features full phone book access, call history, voice tag dialing, and redial with compatible phones.
- Redial: Press the Phone button within 5 seconds of ending a call.
- Call History: The 10 previously dialed, received, or missed numbers can be retrieved and dialed from memory.
- Phonebook: Up to 1,000 entries can be downloaded from your compatible mobile phone.
- Voice Dialing: If you have a voice-dial capable phone, you can dial a phone contact by simply speaking the name of your contact.
Receiving Calls: The Alpine CDE-126BT provides a couple ways to answer your phone calls without picking up your mobile phone. Incoming calls are announced by a caller ring tone through your vehicle's speakers and a displayed message (PHONE) across your Alpine head unit's display.
- Manual Answer: Manually answer an incoming call by pressing the "Phone" button on your Alpine head unit.
- Automatic Answer: Set the Alpine head unit to answer the incoming call automatically; when a call is received, it is answered automatically after approximately 5 seconds.
Speaker Output: You can select which car speaker outputs the audio from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
- All: The audio will be output from all of the speakers in the car
- F-L: The sound is only output from the front left speaker.
- F-R: The sound is only output from the front right speaker.
- F-LR: The sound is output from the front left and front right speakers.
Disc Playback
Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs.
MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: This unit can play CD-R/RW discs containing MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files recorded using the ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 formats. MP3 audio files with bit rates from 8-320 kbps, WMA audio files with bit rates from 48-192 kbps, and AAC audio files with bit rates from 16-320 kbps are supported. Up to a maximum of 255 folders and 510 files per folder can be read from one disc. ID3 tags (ver.1 & ver.2) and WMA tags are supported; track title, artist name, and album name ID3/WMA tag data can be displayed.
Text/File/Folder Quick Search: When you are playing a disc with CD Text or ID3/WMA tags, you can easily search for a track, file, or folder by its title. Once you have activated the search mode, you can use the rotary encoder to quickly scan through the titles to locate the desired track. For discs without CD Text or ID3 tags, searches are made using the track numbers associated with each song.
Playback Modes: The Alpine CDE-126BT features both Repeat & Random playback modes.
- Repeat: Track, File, Folder
- Random: All, Folder
Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback.
Angle Mounting: For proper disc playback, Alpine recommends mounting the CDE-126BT no more that 35° above horizontal.
USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity
USB Port: The Alpine CDE-126BT features a front-panel USB type-A port so you may connect a USB memory device to this head unit. Your connected USB memory device may contain MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (48-192 kbps), and AAC (16-320 kbps) music files formatted in FAT 16/32. This unit will recognized up to 100 folders and 100 files per folder. ID3 tags (ver.1 & ver.2) and WMA tags are supported; track title, artist name, and album name ID3/WMA tag data can be displayed. You can use the head unit's Quick Search (text/file/folder) function to browse your USB device's music library. Repeat (file/folder) & Random (all/folder) playback functions are also supported.
Note: The head unit's USB port does not support the Apple iPod or iPhone.
iPod/iPhone Full-Speed Connection: You can connect your iPod or iPhone to the head unit's rear-panel proprietary iPod/iPhone Full-Speed port (attached to rear chassis via 5" pigtail) using the included Alpine KCE-433iV iPod Full Speed adapter cable, and get access to all the music stored on your iPod/iPhone, right from the head unit.
iPod/iPhone Control: With the included Alpine Full-Speed iPod/iPhone cable you get convenient control from the Alpine CDE-126BT.
- Music Browsing: You can browse your iPod/iPhone's music library by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, or Audiobook.
- Percentage Search: The Percentage Search function uses the head unit's preset buttons to quickly jump to specific parts of a music category (Preset 1: 0% to 16%, Preset 2: 17% to 32%, Preset 3: 33% to 49%, Preset 4: 50% to 66%, Preset 5: 67% to 82%, Preset 6: 83% to 100% of the song library). Percentage Search saves you from scrolling through each song one by one, by jumping to a specific segment of your music library.
- Repeat & Random: The head unit supports Repeat (song) & Random (album/category/all) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone.
Note: Your iPod/iPhone's controls (clickwheel or touchscreen) will be locked while connected to the head unit.
iPod/iPhone Display: The Alpine CDE-126BT will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label.
iPod/iPhone Charging: The head unit will charge your iPod or iPhone when connected via the included Full-Speed iPod/iPhone cable. Your vehicle's ignition switch should be set to ACC or ON.
Note: If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Alpine CDE-126BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible when connected via the included Alpine KCE-433iV iPod Full Speed adapter cable and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of November 2011):
iPod/iPhone Model | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Charge | |||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Song/Artist Text | Track Info | ||||
dock connector | 3rd | N/A | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
clickwheel color | 4th | N/A | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
mini | 1st | N/A | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
2nd | N/A | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
video | 5th | 1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
nano | 1st | 1.3.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y |
2nd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6th | 1.1 PC | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | 1st | 2.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.0.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 5.0.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
iPhone | 2G | 3.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 4.3.5 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4 | 5.0.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4S | 5.0.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until a newer software update is available.
Auxiliary Input: The front panel input is a 3.5mm mini-jack. You can input audio from an auxiliary source unit; such as a TV, DVD player, or portable unit. You can change the name on the display to match the type of device connected to the front panel input; Auxiliary, TV, DVD, Portable, or Game.
Audio Section
CEA-2006 Compliant: The specifications given by Alpine for the built-in amplifier comply with the CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power testing and measurement standards from the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the standard can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.
- CEA-2006 Power Rating: 18 watts x 4-channel (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Max Power Output: 50 watts x 4-channel (200 total watts)
Power Pack Ready: You can add-on Alpine's KTP-445 Power Pack (500KTP445, sold separately) to instantly increase the head unit's power to a true 45-watts x 4-channel (RMS). The Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack connects to the CDE-126BT via the head unit's front and rear channel preamp outputs.
Dual 2.0V Preamp Outs: The Alpine head unit is equipped with two sets of preamp outputs. There is a front-channel preamp output and a Rear/SW preamp output. The Rear/SW preamp output is switchable between a full-range rear-channel output and a non-fading subwoofer preamp output.
Subwoofer System: When the unit's Rear/SW preamp outputs are configured for a subwoofer, you can select between two subwoofer systems (either System1 or System2) for the desired subwoofer effect.
- Subwoofer System 1: The subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting (0-35).
- Subwoofer System 2: The subwoofer level is different from the main volume setting. You can set the subwoofer level from 0-15. This allows the connected subwoofer to be audible even when the main unit's volume level is low.
Bass & Treble: The unit's independent Bass & Treble adjustments provide control over your system, so you can tailor the sound to your personal taste.
- Bass Control: Adjusts low frequencies.
- Bass Center Frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz (default), 100Hz, or 200Hz
- Bass Band Width: 1 (narrow) to 4 (wide)
- Bass Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
- Treble Control: Adjusts high frequencies.
- Treble Center Frequency: 10kHz (default), 12.5kHz, 15kHz, or 17.5kHz
- Treble Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)
High Pass Filter (HPF): The speaker level and front line level outputs have a selectable crossover (HPF); Off (default), 60Hz, 80Hz, or 100Hz
Loudness: Loudness introduces a special low and high frequency emphasis at low listening levels to compensate for the ear's decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound at low volume
Power IC Off: When an external amplifier is powering all the speakers in the system, you can turn the internal amp off, which will improve the sound quality.
Audio Mute: Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
Interrupt Feature: When a device having the interrupt feature (such as a cellular telephone) is connected to the receiver, the audio signal will be automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the device. The supplied wiring harness contains a pink/black Interrupt lead that needs to be connected to the device's interrupt signal connection.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Alpine CDE-126BT features a built-in AM/FM tuner with Manual, Seek, and Preset tuning.
Preset Tuning: The built-in tuner provides 12 FM and 6 AM preset stations. Stations can be preset manually or automatically.
Local/Distance Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. Distance seek tuning allows both strong and weak stations to be tuned.
Display Features
Detachable Face: The unit features a single front loading CD face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft. The CD player comes supplied with a hard plastic face case to protect the detachable face when you have it off the chassis. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired.
Note: An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit.
Text Display: Text information, such as the disc name and track name will be displayed if playing a CD-Text compatible disc. It is also possible to display the folder name, the file name, and ID3 tag information while playing MP3 audio files.
Text Scroll: The AM/FM CD receiver can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-Text discs, as well as the text information of MP3 audio files.
Switchable Button Illumination: You can change the lighting color of the unit's front-panel buttons to Blue or Red.
Auto Dimmer: This unit is equipped with an illumination lead; when the unit's dimmer mode is set to Auto and the illumination lead is connected to your vehicle's headlight circuit, the display and button illumination will dim to a fixed, preset level whenever the headlights are turned on. If preferred, you may choose the Manual dimmer mode setting, so the display and button illumination is dim at all times.
Demo Mode: This unit has a demonstration feature for its display which can be turned On or Off in the menu.
Remote Control (optional):
Optional Wireless Remote Control: The Alpine CDE-126BT is compatible with the Alpine RUE-4202 IR remote control (500RUE4202, sold separately) for wireless operation of the head unit.
The Alpine CDE-126BT replaces these items
Alpine CDE-103BT
- 18 watts RMS x 4 with 2-band equalizer
- compatible with Alpine iPod® adapter
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling
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