Alpine 68 13530Z42 A User Manual

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Digital Media Receiver  
iDA-X305S  
• 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.  
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  
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,  
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.  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.  
Alpine House  
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.  
Phone 0870-33 33 763  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH  
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,  
1930 Zaventem, Belgium  
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,  
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada  
Phone 02-725-13 15  
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
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  
68-13530Z42-A  
ENGLISH  
Contents  
USB memory/Portable audio player/  
Changer  
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/down)  
(MP3/WMA/AAC) ......................................17  
Searching for CD Track Number  
(CD changer only) .......................................18  
File/Folder Name Search  
(Concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) ..................19  
Receiving a Multicast Station  
(HD Radio mode only) ................................. 9  
Changing the Display  
(HD Radio mode only) ............................... 10  
Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/Balance  
Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat ...............21  
Page Skip Function/Percent Skip Function/  
Alphabet Skip Function .............................. 12  
1-EN  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (Optional) ......................................28  
Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection  
(BLUETOOTH IN) ......................................23  
Storing the desired Sports Team  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching  
(Calendar Type) ............................................24  
Setting Daylight Saving Time  
(Daylight Time) ............................................24  
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices  
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................28  
Storing the desired Song/Artist  
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................29  
Recalling the stored information  
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................29  
(Int Audio) ....................................................24  
AUX+ Audio Level Adjustment  
Canceling the stored Alert Memory  
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................29  
Select the desired Category  
(Category up/down) .....................................30  
(AUX+ IN GAIN) ........................................24  
Connecting to an External Amplifier  
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from  
SAT Radio ....................................................30  
(Power IC) ....................................................25  
Setting the Display Dimmer  
(Dimmer Level) ............................................25  
Downloading the Wallpaper  
Setting the Response Slope for the  
(BGV Download) .........................................26  
HD Radio Station Call Setting  
High Range Speaker (Tweeter) ................33  
Storing and Recalling the Adjusted  
(Station Call) ................................................26  
Storing the Audio Adjustment Level  
(User Preset) .................................................26  
Setting the MX Level  
(MX Level Adjustment) ...............................27  
Contents ........................................................36  
2-EN  
Operating Instructions  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in injury or  
material property damage.  
WARNING  
This symbol means important instructions.  
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury  
or death.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Temperature  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C  
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.  
Maintenance  
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.  
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of  
the vehicle and cause an accident.  
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.  
Installation Location  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.  
Make sure the iDA-X305S will not be installed in a location  
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.  
subjected to:  
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.  
Direct sun and heat  
High humidity and water  
Excessive dust  
Excessive vibrations  
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS OR SCREWS OUT  
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.  
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,  
consult a physician immediately.  
Protecting the USB connector  
Only an iPod/iPhone, USB memory or Portable audio player can  
be connected to the USB connector on this unit. Correct  
performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed.  
If the USB connector is used, be sure to use only the supplied  
connector cable with the unit. A USB hub is not supported.  
Depending on the connected USB 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.  
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.  
Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters  
may not be correctly displayed.  
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.  
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,  
electric shock or other injury.  
CAUTION  
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.,  
is lost while using this product.  
4-EN  
           
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 Owner's  
Manual of the player.  
The unit can play back MP3/WMA files synchronized by  
Windows Media Player (Ver. 10 or 11), 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.  
WMDRM10 is supported by the unit.  
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.  
On Handling USB Memory  
This unit can control a memory storage device that supports the  
USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) protocol. Playable audio file  
formats are MP3, WMA and AAC.  
USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory  
according to the terms of agreement. Read the USB memory  
Owner’s Manual thoroughly.  
Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:  
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high  
temperatures.  
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive  
substances are present.  
Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will  
not be hindered.  
USB memory may not function correctly at high or low  
temperature.  
Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB  
memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or  
state.  
Depending on the settings of the USB memory type, memory  
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display  
properly.  
Files that are copy-protected (using some type of DRM, Digital  
Rights Management) cannot be played back on this unit. WMA  
format files with DRM or AAC format files that have been  
purchased from the iTunes Store are included in this restriction.  
USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a  
particular file other than audio in the USB memory, it may take  
considerable time before the file is played back or searched.  
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.  
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 Owner's Manual thoroughly.  
Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:  
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high  
temperatures.  
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive  
substances are present.  
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.  
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Alternate operation  
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right.  
When you release the Double Action encoder, the display  
changes.  
Double Action  
Encoder Operation  
Double Action encoder  
Press the Double Action encoder.  
There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder.  
Normal operation  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to the left or right.  
Depending on the current mode, the resultant action varies. If you  
press then rotate and hold the Double Action encoder to the left or  
right, the items/displays change continuously.  
The adjust volume and scroll through a list of items.  
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Attaching  
Getting Started  
1
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.  
Double Action encoder  
2
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks  
firmly into the main unit.  
/ENTER  
VIEW  
SOURCE  
(FUNCTION/SETUP)  
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.  
Attach the front panel carefully. Hold the panel by its sides to avoid  
pushing any buttons by mistake.  
Accessory List  
Digital Media receiver........................................................1  
Power cable........................................................................1  
Mounting sleeve.................................................................1  
Carrying case.....................................................................1  
Front frame.........................................................................1  
Bracket key.........................................................................2  
Screw (M5x8)......................................................................4  
USB cable...........................................................................1  
iPod Dock interface cable .................................................1  
Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set  
Initial System Start-Up  
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first  
time, after changing the car battery, etc.  
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2
3
Turn off the unit power.  
Press  
(Release) to remove the front panel.  
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed  
object.  
Turning Power On and Off  
Press  
SOURCE to turn on the unit.  
The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except  
(Release), Double Action encoder and  
also automatically turned on if an iPod/iPhone or USB memory is  
connected.  
VIEW. The unit is  
Adjusting Volume  
Press and hold  
off the unit.  
SOURCE for at least 2 seconds to turn  
Rotate the Double Action encoder until the desired  
sound is obtained.  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel  
Setting the Time and Calendar  
Detaching  
1
2
Press and hold  
2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) for at least  
1
2
Turn off the unit power.  
.
Press  
(Release) at the lower left side until the  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“General”, and then press  
front panel pops out.  
/ENTER.  
BLUETOOTH General  
SIRIUS* HD Radio*  
Display iPod  
Audio  
XM*  
3
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.  
* Only when HD Radio Tuner/SAT Radio receiver is connected.  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select Clock  
Adjust, and then press /ENTER.  
The calendar setting mode is activated.  
When the year is set, proceed step 5.  
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.  
To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.  
7-EN  
             
4
5
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select year,  
month, day, hour or minutes to be set.  
Radio  
Press  
/ENTER.  
The year setting mode is activated, and the year blinks.  
(When “year” is set)  
VIEW  
SOURCE  
Double Action encoder  
6
7
Rotate the Double Action encoder to set year, and  
then press  
/ENTER.  
The setting for year is complete. (When “year” is set)  
Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to set month, day, hour  
and minutes.  
8
Press and hold  
normal mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to return to  
TUNE/A.ME  
BAND  
(PRESET)  
/ENTER  
Pressing  
during the procedure will return to the previous mode.  
This unit cannot receive HD Radio™ signals (digital terrestrial radio).  
In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an  
optional HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the  
Ai-NET bus.  
Displaying the Calendar/Time  
Press  
VIEW.  
iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on HD Radio stations with  
your new iDA-X305S and then preview, buy, and download them later  
from your iTunes Tagged playlist the next time you sync your iPod.  
If the unit is connected to a Tagging compatible device, you can use the  
iTunes Tagging function. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of the  
Tagging compatible device.  
The calendar/time is displayed. Pressing  
return to normal mode.  
VIEW again will  
How to View the Display  
<Radio screen display example>  
Selecting any tuner or iPod/iPhone function while in the clock  
1
2
4
priority mode will interrupt the time display momentarily. The  
function selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the  
time returns to the display.  
If an HD Radio Tuner is connected, text information can be  
If an XM receiver is connected, the Auxiliary Data Field can be  
If an iPod/iPhone is connected, the album cover screen can be  
displayed. Refer to “Changing the Display” (page 13).  
In Auxiliary/Auxiliary+ mode, Calendar/Time is not displayed.  
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3
6
1 Mode display  
2 Preset number  
3 Volume  
4 Tuning mode  
5 Frequency  
6 Calendar/Time  
Controllable With Remote Control  
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote  
control sensor.  
Remote control sensor  
8-EN  
     
Listening to Radio  
Presetting Stations Automatically  
HD Radio™ broadcasting can be received if the HD Radio TUNER  
MODULE is connected. While receiving HD Radio signal, the unit can  
automatically switch between the analog and digital signal.  
1
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band  
is displayed.  
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.  
“Auto Memory” is displayed 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 1 to  
6 in order of signal strength.  
1
2
Press  
SOURCE to select TUNER mode.  
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band  
is displayed.  
FM-1  
FM-2  
AM  
FM-1  
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner  
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.  
3
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.  
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station  
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.  
DX (Distance mode)  
Manual (Manual mode)  
Local (Local mode)  
DX (Distance mode)  
The initial mode is Distance mode.  
Tuning to Preset Stations  
Distance mode:  
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in  
(Automatic Seek Tuning).  
1
2
3
4
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is  
displayed.  
Local mode:  
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic  
Seek Tuning).  
Press  
(PRESET).  
The Preset screen is displayed.  
Manual mode:  
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
radio station.  
4
Press  
Holding down  
continuously.  
or  
to tune in the desired station.  
or will change the frequency  
Press  
/ENTER.  
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency  
of the station selected.  
“Digital” appears in the display whenever an HD Radio station  
(containing both audio and text information) is received.  
If Digital Seek is set to ON, the SEEK UP/DOWN functions stops on  
HD Radio broadcasts only. Refer to “Digital Seek On/Off Setting  
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action encoder to the  
left or right on the Preset screen, you can switch the Preset screen of  
another band.  
FM-1  
FM-2  
AM  
FM-1  
You can also change the desired radio band by pressing BAND.  
Presetting Stations Manually  
Receiving a Multicast Station  
(HD Radio mode only)  
Multicasting is the ability to broadcast multiple program streams over a  
single FM frequency. This increases the amount and diversity of content  
choices. A maximum of eight multicast station channels can be selected  
on this unit.  
1
2
3
4
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio  
station you wish to store in the preset memory.  
Press  
(PRESET).  
The Preset screen is displayed.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
preset number.  
1
When multicast station is received, the program  
number is displayed.  
Program No.  
Press and hold  
/ENTER for at least 2 seconds.  
The selected station is stored.  
The display shows the band, preset number and station  
frequency memorized.  
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.  
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action encoder to the  
left or right on the Preset screen, you can switch the Preset screen of  
another band.  
FM-1  
FM-2  
AM  
FM-1  
You can also change the desired radio band by pressing BAND.  
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2
3
Press  
/ENTER to display the Program Type screen.  
iPod/iPhone  
SOURCE  
Double Action encoder  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
program, and press /ENTER.  
The selected program is received.  
VIEW  
/ENTER  
(FUNCTION/SETUP)  
Program Service example:  
/
Multicast Radio Station Program No.  
Program Service  
88.9MHz  
88.9MHz  
No.1  
No.2  
MPS: Main Program Service  
SPS: Supplemental  
Program Service  
When an iPod/iPhone is connected to the iDA-X305S by using the  
proper cable, the controls on the iPod/iPhone are not functional.  
88.9MHz  
88.9MHz  
No.3  
SPS: Supplemental  
Program Service  
Internet or telephone functions, etc., of the iPhone or iPod touch are  
not controllable from the unit, but these functions can be controlled  
using the iPhone or iPod touch itself.  
If you connect an iPhone to the iDA-X305S, it can be used as an  
iPod. If you use iPhone as a hands-free phone, you need the optional  
BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).  
This unit does not support the iPod FULL SPEED connection.  
Therefore, even if you connect an iPod/iPhone using the FULL  
SPEED connection cable (KCE-433iV) on the BLUETOOTH  
INTERFACE (KCE-400BT), you cannot operate the iPod/iPhone.  
This unit does not support video playback from iPod/iPhone.  
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No.8  
SPS: Supplemental  
Program Service  
Changing the Display (HD Radio mode  
only)  
About iPod/iPhone usable with this unit  
Press  
Every time  
VIEW.  
VIEW is pressed changes the display.  
Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPod. Correct function  
of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.  
iPod touch (Late 2009): Ver.3.1.2  
iPod nano (5th generation): Ver.1.0.1  
iPod classic (Late 2009): Ver.2.0.3  
iPod touch (2nd generation): Ver.3.1.2  
iPod nano (4th generation): Ver.1.0.3  
iPod classic (120GB): Ver.2.0.1  
Song title  
Artist title  
Album title  
Frequency  
Station Call  
Letter*  
Calendar/  
Time  
Song title  
Artist title  
Album title  
Frequency  
iPod touch (1st generation): Ver.3.1.2  
iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver.1.1.3  
iPod classic (80GB, 160GB): Ver.1.1.2  
iPod nano (2nd generation): Ver.1.1.3  
iPod with video: Ver.1.3  
* You can set a long or short HD Radio station name. Refer to “HD  
iPod nano (1st generation): Ver.1.3.1  
Confirmed devices regarding Works with iPhone. Correct  
function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.  
iPhone 3GS: Ver.3.1.2  
iPhone 3G: Ver.3.1.2  
iPhone: Ver.3.1.2  
For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see  
Apple’s own document “Identifying iPod models” at  
10-EN  
   
How to View the Display  
Searching for a desired Song/Title  
An iPod/iPhone can contain thousands of songs. The unit for this reason  
can make various searches using the search function as shown below.  
1
5
2
3
Using the Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Audiobook/Genre/Composer/  
Song search mode’s individual hierarchy, you can narrow down your  
search as shown in the table below.  
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8
Hierarchy 1  
Playlists  
Hierarchy 2  
Songs  
Albums  
Songs  
Episodes  
Hierarchy 3  
Hierarchy 4  
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Songs  
Artists  
1 Mode display  
Albums  
2 Song title/Episode title/Audiobook title  
3 Artist title/Podcast title  
4 Album title/Release date  
5 Artwork screen  
6 Elapsed time  
7 Remaining time for playing  
8 Calendar/Time  
Podcasts  
Audiobooks  
Genres  
Artists  
Albums  
Albums  
Songs  
Songs  
Composers  
Songs  
You can select your preferred search mode. Refer to “iPod/iPhone  
For example, if the selected artist has only one album, the song  
search mode is selected immediately, skipping the album search  
mode.  
When playback time reaches 100 minutes, “00’00” is displayed.  
Playback  
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.  
1
2
Press  
SOURCE to switch to the iPod mode.  
or to select the desired song.  
Press  
Return to the beginning of the current song:  
Press  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER to activate the Menu Select mode.  
.
Fast backward:  
Press and hold  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Artists”, and then press /ENTER.  
.
Advance to the beginning of the next song:  
Press  
The artist search mode is activated and an artist name is  
displayed.  
.
Fast forward:  
Press and hold  
3
4
5
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
.
desired Artist, and then press  
/ENTER.  
The album search mode is activated and an album name is  
displayed.  
3
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing again will resume playback.  
/
Pressing and holding  
/ENTER for at least 2 seconds will  
If a song is playing on the iPod/iPhone when it is connected to the  
iDA-X305S, it will continue playing after the connection.  
Podcasts or audiobooks may have several chapters. The chapters can  
play back all songs of the selected artist.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select an  
be changed by pressing  
or  
.
album, and then press  
/ENTER.  
The song search mode is activated and a song name is  
displayed.  
Pressing and holding  
/ENTER for at least 2 seconds will  
play back all songs of the selected album.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
song and press  
/ENTER.  
The selected song is played back.  
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While in the search mode, if you press and hold  
seconds the search mode is canceled.  
for at least 2  
Search Position Memory  
In the search mode, pressing  
If the name of iPod/iPhone is selected in the Playlist search mode  
and /ENTER is pressed, all songs in the iPod/iPhone are  
searchable. If you press and hold /ENTER for at least 2 seconds,  
all songs in the iPod/iPhone are played back beginning from the first  
song listed.  
“No Support” is displayed when text information is not compatible  
with the iDA-X305S.  
When a list is displayed, you can use the page skip, percent skip, or  
alphabet skip function. For details, refer to “Page Skip Function/  
will return to the previous mode.  
During iPod/iPhone playback, you can quickly move back up the  
selected hierarchy, a level at time.  
Press  
.
The hierarchy level you selected last in the search mode is  
displayed. Repeated presses return to each previous level up to  
the highest.  
Up/Down Function  
If you select an album and press and hold  
mode, this album will be played back repeatedly. To go to the previous  
or next Album, use the Up/Down function.  
/ENTER in the search  
During the search mode, if you select All and press  
can search for all titles in the next hierarchy. If you select All, and  
press and hold /ENTER for at least 2 seconds, all titles in the  
selected hierarchy are played back repeatedly.  
/ENTER, you  
Indicator display  
The display of the UP/DOWN indicator shows which item can be selected.  
UP/DOWN  
indicator  
Page Skip Function/Percent Skip  
Function/Alphabet Skip Function  
The unit is provided with a page skip/percent skip/alphabet skip  
function for effective searching. When you use this function in the  
search mode, you can quickly search an artist or a song, etc.  
Playlist  
Artist  
1
Press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) repeatedly to  
choose the desired mode.  
The factory setting is set to the page skip function.  
Album  
Page skip function  
Alphabets skip function  
Page skip function  
Podcast  
Audiobook  
Genre  
Percent skip function  
Page skip function:  
The list is skipped page by page.  
Alphabet skip function:  
The alphabet skip function is skipped to  
the next alphabet such as from A to B, B  
to C.  
Composer  
You can skip in reverse order such as B  
to A by rotating the Double Action  
encoder to the left.  
For example, 100 songs are stored in the  
iPod/iPhone. These 100 songs are  
divided into 10 groups (0%, 10%, …  
90%).  
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action  
encoder to the left.  
Returns to the previous item.  
Percent skip function:  
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action  
encoder to the right.  
Advances to the next item.  
2
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right.  
If you do not perform a search, this function is not valid.  
If you are searching for a song, this operation cannot be performed.  
During an artist search, albums for that artist can be played.  
If an album is selected during an artist search, the Up/Down function  
can be used to play other albums by that artist.  
A list is skipped to the next page, next alphabet or percent.  
Percent skip display example  
Percent display  
Alphabet skip display example  
Alphabet display  
If you press then rotate and hold the Double Action encoder to the  
left or right, the display continuously changes.  
The order of the list depends on the design of the iPod/iPhone.  
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Random Play Shuffle  
Repeat Play  
1
2
Press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP).  
1
2
3
Press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP).  
The Function screen is displayed.  
The Function screen is displayed.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Shuffle”, and press  
The Shuffle mode is activated.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
The Repeat mode is activated.  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Song”, and press  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
Shuffle playback mode, and press  
/ENTER.  
/ENTER.  
Repeat Song  
: A single song is repeatedly played  
back.  
: Repeat mode off.  
Shuffle Album  
: An album in the iPod/iPhone is  
selected at random, and is played  
back in the album song order.  
: If you select a song in the search  
mode, all songs in the selected  
mode are played back at random.  
: Shuffle mode off.  
Off  
Song  
Off  
4
Press  
.
The song is repeatedly played back.  
To cancel, select Off in the above procedure.  
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing  
or  
.
4
Press  
.
Both the shuffle and repeat indicators that can be set are displayed,  
only one song repeats.  
The songs will be played back in random sequence.  
To cancel, select Off in the above procedure.  
Shuffle Album/Shuffle Song works the same way as iPod/iPhone  
Shuffle Albums/Shuffle Songs.  
Changing the Display  
Press  
VIEW.  
Random Play Shuffle All  
*
Song title  
Artist title  
Album title  
Artwork  
Screen/  
Song title  
Calendar/  
Clock  
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod/iPhone randomly.  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER.  
The Menu Select screen is displayed.  
*
Song title  
Artist title  
Album title  
Press  
The indicator  
/ENTER while selecting “Shuffle All”.  
lights, and the songs will be played  
back in random sequence.  
* TAG information  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
To cancel, set the Shuffle mode to Off. Refer to “Random Play  
If Shuffle All is selected, the selected ones which are being played  
back in the search mode are cancelled.  
Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed.  
The maximum number of characters is 128 (128 byte).  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“No Support” is displayed when text information is not compatible  
with the iDA-X305S.  
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Listening to Pandora  
Pandora Radio  
(iPhone)  
1
2
Launch the Pandora App on the iPhone.  
The iDA-X305S switches to Pandora mode.  
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing again will resume playback.  
/
Double Action encoder  
VIEW  
3
4
To skip to the next song, press  
.
Quit the Pandora App on the iPhone to exit Pandora  
mode on the iDA-X305S.  
The iDA-X305S switches to the iPod mode.  
While Pandora is running, the iDA-X305S can return to the Pandora  
mode from any other source.  
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, “No Skips Remaining” is  
displayed.  
(PRESET/Bookmark)  
/
/ENTER  
Pandora Radio is your own FREE personalized radio now available to  
stream music on your 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.  
“Thumbs” Feedback  
The iDA-X305S enables you to interact with your Pandora account, by  
connecting an iPhone that has the Pandora Compatible Application for  
iPhone already installed.  
You can personalize your stations with “Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs  
Down” feedback, which the system takes into account for future music  
selections.  
For details on the Pandora Compatible Application for iPhone, visit:  
During playback, press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left for thumbs down, or  
right for thumbs up.  
To control Pandora through this iDA-X305S, you must be running a  
version of Pandora’s mobile application that supports Pandora link, on a  
compatible smartphone. For information on compatible phones and  
Right: The “ ” indicator appears in the display. Pandora will  
add similar music to your station.  
Left:  
The “ ” 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.  
Some of the Pandora Compatible Application for iPhone functions  
are not controllable from the iDA-X305S.  
In some situations, “Thumbs” feedback may not be available.  
How to View the Display  
<Pandora screen display example>  
1
4
5
2
3
6
7
8
1 Mode display  
2 Album Artwork display  
3 Elapsed time  
4 Song title  
5 Artist title  
6 Album title/Station title  
7 Remaining song play time  
8 Calendar/Time  
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Searching for a Desired Station  
Bookmarking a Desired Song or Artist  
You can display your station list and select stations directly from the  
iDA-X305S.  
The currently playing song or artist can be bookmarked and saved to  
your Pandora account.  
Alphabet Search  
1
2
During playback, press  
The Pandora Bookmark screen is displayed.  
(PRESET/Bookmark).  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER to activate the Search mode.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Song Bookmark” or “Artist Bookmark”, and then  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “A-Z”,  
and then press /ENTER.  
press  
/ENTER.  
The “A-Z” search mode is activated and the station names  
are listed alphabetically.  
The current song or artist is bookmarked. “Song  
Bookmarked” or “Artist Bookmarked” is displayed.  
Your bookmarks can be viewed on your “Profile” page at  
In some situations, bookmarks may not be available.  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired station, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Pandora will play that station.  
Search by Date Added  
Changing the Display  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER to activate the Search mode.  
Press  
VIEW.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “By  
Date”, and then press /ENTER.  
*
*
*
Song title  
Artist title  
Album title  
Song title  
Artist title  
Station title  
Artwork Screen/  
Song title  
The “By Date” search mode is activated and the station  
names are listed by the date they were added to the  
account.  
Song title  
Artist title  
Album title  
Calendar/  
Clock  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired station, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Pandora will play that station.  
Creating a New Station  
* TAG information  
When you are not driving and when the iPhone is not connected to  
the iDA-X305S, you can create personalized Pandora stations using  
the Pandora App on your iPhone. You can also create stations on the  
If there is no text information, nothing will be displayed.  
Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed.  
The maximum number of characters is 128 (128 byte).  
Some characters may not be correctly displayed.  
“No Support” is displayed when text information is not compatible  
with the iDA-X305S.  
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 iDA-  
X305S.  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER to activate the Search mode.  
Rotate the Double Action 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.  
3
Press  
/ENTER while selecting “QuickMix.”  
The indicator lights, and the songs from the created stations are  
played back in random sequence.  
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Changer display  
<Changer CD screen display example (if CD text exists)>  
USB memory/  
Portable audio  
player/Changer  
1
2
3
5
7
4
6
Double Action encoder  
(FUNCTION/SETUP)  
SOURCE  
1 Mode display  
2 CD text (disc name)*  
2
2
3 CD text (track name)*  
4 Disc number  
5 Track number  
6 Elapsed time  
7 Calendar/Time  
BAND  
/
(PRESET)  
/ENTER  
<Changer CD screen display example (if no CD text  
exists)>  
If a USB memory device, Portable audio player or changer is connected  
to the unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files can be played back.  
1
3
2
4
How to View the Display  
USB memory/Portable audio player display  
5
6
USB memory/Portable audio player screen display  
example (if tag information exists)  
1 Mode display  
2 Disc number  
3 Track number  
4 Elapsed time  
5 Volume  
1
2
3
4
6 Calendar/Time  
5
<Changer MP3 screen display example (if tag  
information exists)>  
6
1 Mode display  
2 Song title  
3 Artist title  
4 Album title  
5 Elapsed time  
6 Calendar/Time  
1
2
3
4
5
6
USB memory/Portable audio player screen display  
example (if no tag information exists)  
1 Mode display  
2 Song title  
3 Artist title  
4 Album title  
5 Elapsed time  
6 Calendar/Time  
1
2
3
4
5
1 Mode display  
2 Folder name*  
1
3 File name  
4 Elapsed time  
5 Calendar/Time  
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<Changer MP3 screen display example (if no tag  
information exists)>  
Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional)  
1
2
An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this unit  
if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the  
Ai-NET input of this unit, the CD Changer will be controllable from  
this unit.  
Using the KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal) multiple changers can  
be controlled by this unit.  
3
4
7
6
5
CD Changers.  
8
1 Mode display  
2 Folder name*  
3 File name  
4 Disc number  
5 Folder number  
6 File number  
7 Elapsed time  
8 Calendar/Time  
The controls on this unit for CD Changer operation are operative  
only when a CD Changer is connected.  
The DVD changer (optional) is controllable from this unit as well as  
the CD changer.  
1
1
2
3
Press  
(PRESET).  
The Disc Select screen is displayed.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
disc.  
1
* About Folder Name display, “ROOT” is displayed for the root folder  
which does not have folder name.  
2
Press  
/ENTER.  
* Displayed during playback of a disc with CD Text.  
The selected disc number appears in the display and  
CD/MP3 playback starts.  
ID3 tag/WMA tag  
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information,  
the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed.  
The tag information display takes priority. If there is tag information,  
the folder/file name is not displayed.  
“No Support” is displayed when text information is not compatible  
with the iDA-X305S.  
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)  
When using KCA-410C (Versatile Link Terminal), you can connect two  
changers and two external outputs (AUX).  
Playback  
1
2
Press  
CHG” mode.  
SOURCE on this unit to activate the “CD  
1
Press  
CHG” mode.  
SOURCE to select the “USB Audio” or “CD  
Press BAND to activate the CD Changer Selection  
mode.  
The CD Changer Selection mode remains active for several  
seconds.  
2
Press  
or  
to select the desired track (file).  
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):  
3
Press BAND until the desired CD Changer appears  
on the display.  
Press  
.
Fast backward:  
Press and hold  
.
For further details about the external input (AUX) when using  
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):  
Press  
.
Fast forward:  
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/  
down) (MP3/WMA/AAC)  
Press and hold  
.
When a Portable audio player is connected, fast-forwarding/fast-  
reversing is not available.  
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action  
encoder to the left.  
Return to the previous folder.  
3
To pause playback, press  
/
.
Pressing again will resume playback.  
/
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.  
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action  
encoder to the right.  
Advances to the next folder.  
The first file in the selected folder is played back.  
When M.I.X. is played back on the USB memory and Portable audio  
player, this operation cannot be performed.  
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USB memory/Portable audio player mode :  
Repeat Play  
M.I.X. Folder  
: Only files in a folder are played back  
in random sequence.  
All  
: All songs in USB memory/Portable  
audio player are played back in  
random sequence.  
1
2
3
Press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP).  
The Function screen is displayed.  
Off  
: M.I.X. mode is turned off.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
The repeat mode is activated.  
CD Changer mode :  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
Repeat playback mode.  
M.I.X. One  
: All files in a disc are played back in  
random sequence, and playback  
shifts to the next disc.  
: Only files in a folder are played back  
in random sequence.  
: The tracks on all the CDs in the  
current magazine will be played  
back in the random sequence.  
: M.I.X. mode is turned off.  
USB memory/Portable audio player mode :  
1
Folder *  
Repeat One  
: Only a track is repeatedly played  
back.  
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly  
played back.  
: Repeat mode is turned off.  
2
All *  
Folder  
Off  
Off  
1
CD Changer mode :  
* When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.  
2
* When a CD changer equipped with the ALL M.I.X. function is  
connected.  
Repeat One  
: Only a file is repeatedly played back.  
: Only files in a folder are repeatedly  
played back.  
: A disc is repeatedly played back.  
: Repeat mode is turned off.  
Folder  
*
If M.I.X. One is set to ON during Repeat Disc play in CD changer  
mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
Disc  
Off  
5
6
Press  
Press  
/ENTER.  
* When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected.  
.
If Repeat Disc is set to ON during M.I.X. One play in CD changer  
mode, M.I.X. will apply to the current disc only.  
The tracks (files) will be played back in random sequence.  
The indicator  
appears in the display.  
To cancel, select Off in the above procedure.  
4
5
Press  
/ENTER.  
Press  
.
Searching for CD Track Number  
(CD changer only)  
The track (file) will be played repeatedly.  
To cancel, select Off in the above procedure.  
You can search for a song by track number.  
M.I.X. (Random Play)  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER during play.  
This will set the search mode.  
1
Press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP).  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired track, and then press  
The Function screen is displayed.  
/ENTER.  
This will play the selected track.  
2
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select M.I.X.  
Press  
in the search mode to cancel.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
During list selection, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the list screen changes  
screen by screen. If you press then rotate and hold the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right, the list screen continuously changes.  
CD Track Number search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
The M.I.X. mode is activated.  
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
M.I.X. playback mode.  
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If USB memory is connected, the folder/file can be searched up to the  
eighth hierarchy. The ninth and subsequent folder/file(s) cannot be  
searched and played back.  
File/Folder Name Search  
(Concerning MP3/WMA/AAC)  
Press and hold  
While in the Search mode, press  
for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel.  
to switch to the previous mode.  
You can display and search for the folder and file name while listening  
to the file currently being played back.  
During list selection, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the list screen changes  
screen by screen. If you press then rotate and hold the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right, the list screen continuously changes.  
File/Folder Name search cannot be made during M.I.X. play.  
If there is no file in the folder, nothing is displayed.  
“ROOT” is displayed for the root folder which does not have folder  
name.  
If a Portable audio player is connected, and only playlists have been  
created, only “Playlists” are displayed.  
USB memory mode  
1
During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press  
/ENTER to activate the search mode.  
The search mode is activated, and the folder/file name is  
displayed.  
2
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired folder/file.  
If a portable audio player via USB Mass Storage (not synchronized  
with Windows Media Player) is connected, refer to the search  
operation during USB memory connection. Refer also to page 5.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
If you select a file, the selected file is played back.  
If you select a folder, a folder/file(s) in the folder is  
displayed. Proceed to step 4.  
About MP3/WMA/AAC  
4
Perform steps 2 and 3 repeatedly until you find the  
desired file.  
CAUTION  
Portable audio player mode  
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.  
If a Portable audio player is synchronized by the Windows Media Player  
(Ver. 10, 11), perform the following.  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER to activate the search mode.  
The search mode is activated.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Music” or “Albums” or “Playlists”, and then press  
What is MP3?  
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.  
/ENTER  
.
If “Music” is selected, the Artist name list is displayed. Go to  
step 3.  
If “Albums” is selected, go to step 4-1.  
If “Playlists” is selected, go to step 4-2.  
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.  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired artist, and then press  
An album list of the selected artist is displayed. Go to step  
4-1.  
/ENTER.  
4
4
5
-
-
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired album, and then press  
What is AAC?  
/ENTER.  
The song list of the selected album is displayed.  
AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding,” and is a  
basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired playlist, and then press  
/ENTER.  
What is WMA?  
The song list of the selected playlist is displayed.  
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.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired song, and then press  
/ENTER.  
The selected song is played back.  
Method for creating MP3/WMA/AAC files  
Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA/AAC specified  
software. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to  
the user’s manual for that software.  
MP3/WMA/AAC file extensions that can be played back on the  
unit are as follows:  
M1P3 Changer mode  
During MP3 playback, press  
the folder search mode.  
/ENTER to activate  
The search mode is activated, and the folder name is  
displayed.  
MP3: “mp3”  
WMA: “wma” (ver. 7.1, 8, 9, 9.1, 9.2 supported)  
AAC: “m4a”  
WMA is not supported for the following files, Windows Media  
Audio Professional, Windows Media Audio 9 Voice or Windows  
Media Audio 9 Pro Lossless.  
2
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired folder, and then press  
/ENTER.  
The File name of the selected folder is displayed.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired file, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Depending on the software that is used to create AAC, the file  
format may differ from the extension.  
Unit playback of AAC files encoded by version 7.7 iTunes is  
supported.  
The selected file is played back.  
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Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates  
Terminology  
MP3  
Bit rate  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz  
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.  
Bit rates:  
16 - 320 kbps  
WMA  
Sampling rate  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
16 kHz  
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.  
Bit rates:  
16 - 320 kbps  
AAC  
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz  
Bit rates: 16 - 320 kbps  
Encoding  
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling  
rates.  
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into  
the specified audio compression format.  
ID3 tags/WMA tags  
Tag  
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2.2.0, v2.3.0 and WMA  
tag. The following files do not support compression, coding,  
grouping or non-synchronization.  
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,  
etc., written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.  
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 and the underscore. For non-supported characters,  
“No Support” is displayed.  
Root folder  
The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder  
contains all folders and files.  
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending  
on the contents.  
Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC  
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, and then written to USB  
memory. Or, synchronize an MP3/WMA file using Windows  
Media Player (Ver. 10 or 11), and then forward to the Portable  
audio player.  
A USB memory device can hold up to 10,000 files/1,000 folders  
(including Root Folders). Playback may not be performed if a  
USB memory / Portable audio player device exceeds the  
limitations described above.  
Media supported  
This device can play back USB memory / Portable audio player  
media.  
Corresponding File Systems  
This device supports FAT 12/16/32.  
20-EN  
 
Setting the Bass Control  
Sound Setting  
You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
Double Action encoder  
1
2
Press and hold  
The Sound Setup screen is displayed.  
(IMPRINT) for at least 2 seconds.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
The Bass Adjustment setting mode is activated.  
Setting the Bass Center Frequency  
/ENTER  
(IMPRINT)  
3
Press  
/ENTER.  
The F0 setting screen is displayed.  
If either an external or IMPRINT audio processor is connected, the  
Sound Setup screen is not displayed. For an external audio processor,  
sound. For an IMPRINT audio processor, refer to “IMPRINT Operation  
(Optional)” (page 32) to adjust the sound.  
4
5
Press  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired bass center frequency, and then press  
/ENTER.  
60 Hz  
80 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/Balance  
(Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between  
Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat  
Emphasizes the displayed bass frequency ranges.  
6
3
Press  
to return to Bass Adjustment mode.  
Setting the Bass Bandwidth  
1
Press  
desired mode.  
(IMPRINT) repeatedly to choose the  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “Q”,  
and then press  
/ENTER.  
Each press changes the mode as follows:  
The Q setting screen is displayed.  
Subwoofer*1  
Fader Loudness  
Bass Level  
Defeat  
Treble Level  
Volume  
Balance  
Subwoofer  
4
5
Press  
/ENTER.  
Subwoofer: 00 ~ 15  
Bass level: –7 ~ +7  
Treble level: –7 ~ +7  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired bass bandwidth.  
Balance: Left15 ~ Right15  
Fader: Rear15 ~ Front15  
Loudness : ON/OFF  
Defeat : ON/OFF  
1
1.25  
1.5  
2
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.  
Volume: –  
~0 dB  
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. The  
function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted setting of Bass,  
Treble and High Pass Filter will return to the factory defaults.  
6
Press  
to return to Bass Adjustment mode.  
If is pressed during setting, the unit returns to the previous item.  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
If  
(IMPRINT) is not pressed for 15 seconds after selecting the  
Subwoofer, Bass, Treble, Balance or Fader mode, the unit  
automatically returns to normal mode.  
You can adjust the bass level in normal mode. For details, refer to  
After the setting, storing the setting contents on the unit is  
recommended. For details, refer to “Storing the Audio Adjustment  
The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each  
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The bass  
frequency and bass bandwidth settings adjusted for one source are  
effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.)  
1
* When the subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted.  
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder until the  
desired sound is obtained in each mode.  
Depending on the connected devices, some functions do not work.  
You can store the contents of Balance/Fader/Loudness settings after  
completing. For how to store, refer to “Storing the Audio Adjustment  
21-EN  
         
Setting the Treble Control  
Adjusting the High Pass Filter  
You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal  
preference.  
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal  
taste.  
1
2
3
Press and hold  
The Sound Setup screen is displayed.  
(IMPRINT) for at least 2 seconds.  
1
2
3
Press and hold  
The Sound Setup screen is displayed.  
(IMPRINT) for at least 2 seconds.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
“Treble Adjustment”, and then press  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “High  
Pass Filter Adjustment”, and then press  
/ENTER.  
/ENTER.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired HPF frequency, and then press /ENTER.  
The F0 setting screen is displayed.  
80 Hz  
120 Hz  
160 Hz  
off  
4
5
Press  
/ENTER.  
4
Press  
to return to normal mode.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired treble center frequency, and then press  
/ENTER.  
If  
is pressed during setting, the unit returns to the previous item.  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
After setting, storing the setting contents is recommended. For how to  
10 kHz  
12.5 kHz  
15 kHz  
17.5 kHz  
Emphasizes the displayed treble frequency ranges.  
6
Press and hold  
normal mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to return to  
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF  
If  
is pressed during setting, the unit returns to the previous item.  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
If an optional subwoofer is connected to the unit, make the following  
setting.  
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level  
(refer to page 21).  
You can adjust the treble level in normal mode. For details, refer to  
After the setting, storing the setting contents on the unit is  
recommended. For details, refer to “Storing the Audio Adjustment  
1
2
3
4
Press and hold  
The Sound Setup screen is displayed.  
(IMPRINT) for at least 2 seconds.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Subwoofer”, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
ON/OFF, and then press /ENTER.  
Press  
to return to normal mode.  
If is pressed during setting, the unit returns to the previous item.  
You can set the subwoofer output level in normal mode. Refer to  
You can set the subwoofer system in SETUP mode. Refer to “Setting  
22-EN  
     
1
2
* The setting can be made only when a changer is connected.  
3
4
5
* The setting can be made only when AUX IN is set to ON.  
* The setting can be made only when AUX+ is set to ON.  
* Displayed only when SAT radio receiver is connected.  
For the SAT Radio Setting, refer to “SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)”  
* Displayed only when HD Radio TUNER MODULE is connected.  
SETUP  
Use the SETUP menu to flexibly customize the unit to suit your own  
preferences and usage. Choose settings from General, Display, etc., to  
make the desired changes.  
6
7
*
If IMPRINT audio processor is connected, you can make more  
detailed settings for the audio setting. For details, refer to “IMPRINT  
The adjustment can be made only when an external audio processor is  
connected. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the external audio processor.  
SOURCE  
(FUNCTION/SETUP)  
Double Action encoder  
8
9
*
* The setting is available only when Subwoofer is set to ON.  
10  
*
The setting is available only when MX is set to ON.  
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to change the  
setting, and then press  
/ENTER.  
(e.g. Select Beep On or Beep Off.)  
BAND  
/ENTER  
(PRESET)  
5
Press and hold  
mode.  
for 2 seconds to return to normal  
Pressing  
during the procedure will return to the previous mode.  
Follow steps 1 to 5 to choose an item to change. See  
the individual item descriptions following Step 5 for  
further details.  
During setup, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the Double  
Action encoder to the left or right, the setting item selection screen  
changes page by page. If you press then rotate and hold the Double  
Action encoder to the left or right, the setting item selection screen  
continuously changes page by page.  
1
2
Press and hold  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) for at least  
2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
BLUETOOTH Setting  
desired item, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Select “BLUETOOTH” from the setup main menu in step 2 above.  
If an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) 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 Owner’s  
Manual of the optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE.  
BLUETOOTH  
SIRIUS* HD Radio*  
(e.g. Select General)  
General  
Display  
Audio  
iPod  
XM*  
*3Only when HD Radio Tuner/SAT receiver is connected.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
setting item, and then press  
/ENTER.  
(e.g. Select Beep)  
BLUETOOTH:  
BLUETOOTH IN  
General:  
When Int Mute is set to On, the BLUETOOTH setting cannot be  
made. When the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE is connected, set Int  
1
Clock Mode  
Daylight Time  
CHG Name  
Clock Adjust  
Play Mode  
*
Calendar Type  
Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection (BLUETOOTH IN)  
BLUETOOTH IN Adapter / BLUETOOTH IN Off (Initial  
Setting)  
Beep  
AUX+  
Language  
Int Mute  
AUX Name*  
Int Audio  
2
3
*
AUX IN  
4
AUX+ IN GAIN  
*
Power IC  
Demo  
Text Scroll  
Display:  
Illumination  
BGV Select  
Dimmer  
BGV Color  
Dimmer Level  
BGV Download  
iPod:  
Playlists  
Genres  
Artists  
Composers  
Albums  
Podcasts  
Songs  
Audiobooks  
XM*5:  
XM ADF  
SIRIUS*5:  
Game Alert  
HD Radio*6:  
Station Call  
Audio*7:  
User Preset  
MX Level Adjustment*8*10  
Digital Seek  
MX*8  
Subwoofer*8  
Subwoofer System*9  
23-EN  
     
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices (Int Audio)  
Int Audio On / Int Audio Off (Initial setting)  
General Setting  
“General” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
When inputting external devices to this unit, turning tone defeat on will  
bypass Bass Frequency, Treble Frequency, High Pass Filter, i.e., sound  
for external devices is output at the default setting.  
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode)  
24H Type / 12H Type (Initial setting)  
You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on  
your preference.  
Setting the Changer Name (CHG Name)  
CHG (Initial setting) / PMD  
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (Calendar Type)  
M/D/Y (Initial setting) / D/M/Y / Y/M/D  
When an optional changer is connected, you can set the displayed mode  
name.  
You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the time  
is displayed.  
The setting can be made only when a changer is connected. When  
two changers are connected, the CHG1 Name/CHG2 Name is  
displayed, and the setting can be made respectively.  
Y :  
M :  
D :  
shows the year  
shows the month  
shows the day  
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)  
AUX IN On / AUX IN Off (Initial setting)  
ex. M/D/Y  
Dec/31/2009  
You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Versatile Link  
Terminal (KCA-410C) to this component.  
You can change the AUX name display when AUX IN is set to On.  
When AUX IN is set to On, select the “AUX Name” mode by rotating  
Setting Daylight Saving Time (Daylight Time)  
On / Off (Initial setting)  
On:  
Off:  
Turn Daylight Saving Time mode ON. The time  
advances by one hour for areas observing Daylight  
Saving Time.  
the Double Action encoder , then press  
After that, rotate the Double Action encoder to select the desired AUX  
name, then press /ENTER.  
If the KCA-410C is connected, it is possible to select two AUX names.  
/ENTER.  
Return to the ordinary time.  
Connecting an MP3 Changer (Play Mode)  
CDDA (Initial setting) / CDDA & MP3  
Via KCA-410C, up to 2 external devices with RCA output can be  
connected. In this case, press SOURCE to select AUX mode and  
then press BAND to select your desired device.  
Perform this setting when connecting MP3 changer. MP3 changer can  
playback CDs containing both CD and MP3 data. However, in some  
situations (some enhanced CDs), playback may be difficult. For these  
special cases, you can select playback of CD data only. When a disc  
contains both CD or the MP3 data, playback starts from the CD data  
portion of the disc.  
Setting the AUX+ Mode  
AUX+ On / AUX+ Off (Initial setting)  
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.  
CDDA :  
Only CD data can be played back.  
CDDA & MP3 :Both CD data and MP3 file tracks can be played  
back.  
Change discs after performing this setting.  
AUX+ On : Set to On when an external device is connected. If  
SOURCE is pressed and Auxiliary+ is selected,  
Sound (Beep) Guide Function  
the sound of the external device is input to the unit.  
Beep On (Initial setting) / Beep Off  
AUX+ Off : Set to Off when a BLUETOOTH INTERFACE is  
connected.  
This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending  
upon the button pressed.  
AUX+ Audio Level Adjustment (AUX+ IN GAIN)  
High (Initial setting) / Low  
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (Int Mute)  
Int Mute On (Initial setting) / Int Mute Off  
Low:  
Decreases the external input audio level  
Increases the external input audio level  
If a device having the interrupt feature is connected, audio will be  
automatically muted whenever the interrupt signal is received from the  
device.  
High:  
When BLUETOOTH is set to Adapter, Int Mute cannot be set. Refer  
When the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE is connected, set Int Mute to  
Off.  
24-EN  
                       
Connecting to an External Amplifier (Power IC)  
Power IC On (Initial setting) / Power IC Off  
Display Setting  
When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved  
by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier.  
“Display” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
Changing Lighting Color (Illumination)  
Illumination Blue (Initial setting) / Illumination Red  
Power IC Off : Use this mode when the front and rear pre-  
amplifiers of the unit are used to drive an external  
amplifier connected to the speakers. In this setting,  
the head unit’s internal amplifier has no output to  
drive speakers.  
You can change the lighting color of the buttons.  
Dimmer Control (Dimmer)  
Dimmer On / Dimmer Off (Initial setting)  
Front  
left  
Set the Dimmer control to On to decrease the illumination brightness of  
the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if  
you feel the unit’s backlighting is too bright at night.  
Amplifier  
Front  
right  
Setting the Display Dimmer (Dimmer Level)  
Rear  
left  
Dimmer Level1 (Initial setting) / Level2 / Level3  
Amplifier  
Rear  
right  
In the display Dimmer On setting, three levels are available, the highest  
level (Level3) being the dimmest when the car headlights are on.  
Power IC On : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier.  
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll)  
Text Scroll Type1/Type2 / Off (Initial setting)  
No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to  
OFF.  
You can set a scroll type such as song title or file name on the source  
screen. If the search mode screen displays fills with text, the display  
scrolls.  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front  
right  
Also, you can select the desired scroll type.  
Type1/Type2 :  
Off :  
Text information are scrolled automatically.  
The first display scrolls text information one  
time only.  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear  
right  
In parts of the display, scrolling may not occur, or scroll content may  
differ.  
Regardless of this setting, if the display is filled with text, the display  
scrolls.  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
Rear  
left  
Switching the Display Type (BGV Select)  
BGV Select Type 1 (Initial setting) / Type 2 / Type 3 / User  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front  
left  
You can select your favorite display for background from 3 types.  
To display downloaded data on the unit, select User. Refer to  
Setting the Language (Language)  
For US (Initial setting) / For EU1 / For EU2 / For Japan / Other  
Setting the Wallpaper Color (BGV Color)  
BGV Color Type 1 (Initial setting) / Type2  
Set the language to be displayed on the unit. Set to For US to use the  
setting.  
You can select the background color of the display between two types.  
For US :  
For EU1 :  
For EU2 :  
English, French, Spanish  
Russian, English  
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian,  
Swedish, Portuguese  
Type1 :  
Type2 :  
Blue  
Red  
For Japan :  
Other :  
Japanese, English  
Chinese (Chinese standard), English  
Demonstration (Demo)  
Demo On / Demo Off (Initial setting)  
This unit has a Demonstration feature for the display.  
To quit Demo mode, set to Demo OFF.  
25-EN  
                   
Downloading the Wallpaper (BGV Download)  
Audio Setting  
Wallpapers are downloaded only when in USB memory mode.  
Wallpaper data is available at a web site designed for Alpine product  
Owners. Download the wallpaper to your USB flash memory. Upload  
the Wallpaper from the flash memory to your unit.  
To start the download, access the URL below and follow the on-screens  
instructions.  
“Audio” is selected on the setup menu in step 2.  
If IMPRINT audio processor is connected, you can make more  
detailed settings for the audio setting. For details, refer to “IMPRINT  
Storing the Audio Adjustment Level (User Preset)  
You can store up to 6 adjusted/set contents on this unit.  
All of the following adjusted/set items are stored in a preset memory.  
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “BGV  
Download”, and press /ENTER.  
Data in the USB memory is searched and maximum 10 files  
are displayed.  
Items to be adjusted/set  
Balance adjustment  
Reference page  
Fader adjustment  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a file,  
Loudness setting  
and press  
/ENTER.  
Setting the Bass Center Frequency  
Setting the Treble Center Frequency  
Setting the HPF  
The selected file is downloaded to the unit.  
The downloaded data extension is “apn”.  
You cannot display your own wallpaper you made.  
To display the wallpaper you have downloaded to the unit, select  
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “User  
Preset”, and then press /ENTER.  
The User Preset screen is displayed.  
iPod/iPhone Setting  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
“iPod” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
preset number, and press and hold  
/ENTER for at  
least 2 seconds.  
Adjusted/set contents are stored in the selected preset  
number.  
iPod/iPhone Search Mode Setting  
On / Off  
The unit allows you to search for the iPod/iPhone using eight different  
search modes.  
When the search mode is in Playlists/Artists/Albums/Podcasts/  
Audiobooks, the initial setting is On, and when the search mode is in  
Genre/Composers/Songs, the initial setting is Off.  
The User Preset screen can also be recalled in normal mode by  
pressing and holding  
(PRESET) for at least 2 seconds.  
Recalling the Audio Adjustment Level  
You can recall the contents stored in “Storing the Audio Adjustment  
For search mode details, refer to “Searching for a desired Song/  
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “User  
Preset”, and then press /ENTER.  
The User Preset screen is displayed.  
HD Radio™ Setting (Only when HD Radio  
Tuner is connected)  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
“HD Radio” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.  
preset number, and press  
/ENTER.  
Adjusted/set contents of the selected number are recalled.  
HD Radio Station Call Setting (Station Call)  
Station Call Long / Station Call Short (Initial setting)  
The User Preset screen can also be recalled in normal mode by  
pressing and holding  
(PRESET) for at least 2 seconds.  
In the HD Radio mode, the number of display characters for the HD  
Radio station name can be selected.  
Long :  
Short :  
56 characters  
8 characters (FM)  
4 characters (AM)  
Digital Seek On/Off Setting (Digital Seek)  
Digital Seek On / Digital Seek Off (Initial Setting)  
On :  
Off :  
SEEK UP/DOWN is used only for Digital Radio Station.  
SEEK UP/DOWN is used for all Radio Stations.  
26-EN  
                 
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF (MX)  
MX On / MX Off (Initial Setting)  
SAT Radio Receiver  
(Optional)  
When the Media Xpander is on, and external audio processor is  
connected, you can adjust the Media Xpander level (For details, refer to  
external audio processor’s Owner’s manual).  
Displayed only when external audio processor is connected.  
Setting the MX Level (MX Level Adjustment)  
(FUNCTION/SETUP)  
VIEW  
Non Effect / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 (Initial Setting)  
SOURCE  
Double Action  
encoder  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct  
regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB memory and  
iPod/iPhone, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars  
with a lot of road noise.  
Displayed only when external audio processor is connected, and MX  
is set to ON.  
Subwoofer On and Off (Subwoofer)  
Subwoofer On (Initial setting) / Subwoofer Off  
(PRESET)  
BAND  
/ENTER  
/
If an optional subwoofer is connected to the unit, make the following  
setting.  
Displayed only when external audio processor is connected.  
SAT Receiver:  
XM or SIRIUS Receiver  
Setting the Subwoofer (Subwoofer System)  
Sys 1 (Initial Setting) / Sys 2  
When an optional XM or SIRIUS Receiver Box is  
connected via the Ai-NET bus, the following  
operations may be performed. However, the XM  
Receiver and SIRIUS Receiver cannot be  
connected at the same time.  
The setting is available only when “Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF”  
(page 22) is set to On.  
SIRIUS Receiver: Verify the features of the connected SIRIUS  
Receiver Box. Not all SIRIUS Receivers have  
Sys 1 :  
Subwoofer level changes according to the main  
volume setting.  
Subwoofer level change is different from the main  
volume setting. For example, even at low volume  
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.  
identical functions and some may not be performed  
on this unit. For details about individual functions,  
refer to the SIRIUS Receiver’s Owner’s Manual.  
Sys 2 :  
How to View the Display  
<XM screen display example>  
1
3
2
6
4
5
7
1 Mode display  
2 Channel number  
3 Radio station name  
4 Song title  
5 Artist title  
6 Category name  
7 Calendar/Time  
<SIRIUS screen display example>  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 Mode display  
2 Channel number/Preset number  
3 Radio station name  
4 Song title  
5 Artist title  
6 Category name (Composer name)  
7 Calendar/Time  
27-EN  
           
SIRIUS:  
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio  
Receiver (Optional)  
1
2
While receiving a SIRIUS Radio band, press  
to select channel “255” for SIRIUS.  
or  
To cancel the ID number display, set the channel to  
other than “255”.  
About SAT Radio  
Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with over  
100 digital audio channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can  
hear crystal-clear music, sports, news and talk, coast-to-coast via  
satellite. For more information, visit XM’s website at  
You cannot use “O,S,” “I,or “F” for the ID Number (XM radio  
Receiver only).  
You can check the ID number printed on a label on your third party,  
SAT Radio Receiver package.  
To receive SAT Radio, the separately sold XM Direct™ or SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai-NET Interface Adapter will  
be required. For details, consult you nearest Alpine dealer.  
Storing Channel Presets  
The SAT Receiver controls on the iDA-X305S are operative only  
when a SAT Receiver is connected.  
1
2
3
4
5
Press BAND to select the desired band you want to  
store.  
1
2
Press  
SOURCE to activate the SAT Radio mode.  
Press  
(PRESET).  
The Preset screen is displayed.  
Press BAND to select one of the three SAT Radio  
Preset Bands.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
preset number.  
Each press changes the band:  
XM mode:  
Press and hold  
/ENTER for at least 2 seconds.  
XM-1  
XM-2  
XM-3  
XM-1  
The selected station is stored.  
SIRIUS mode:  
SIRIUS-1  
SIRIUS-2  
or  
SIRIUS-3  
SIRIUS-1  
Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other channels  
onto the same band.  
3
Press  
to select the desired channel.  
or will change channels  
Holding down  
continuously.  
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band desired  
and repeat the procedure.  
A total of 18 channels can be stored in the preset memory (6 channels  
for each band; XM-1, XM-2 and XM-3 or SIRIUS-1, SIRIUS-2 and  
SIRIUS-3).  
If you store a channel in a preset memory which already has a  
station, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the  
new one.  
When using the optional remote control (RUE-4190, etc.), an SAT  
Radio Channel can be directly called up with the numeric keypad of  
the remote control.  
1 While in XM or SIRIUS Radio mode, enter the Channel  
number you want to call up with the numeric keypad on  
the remote control.  
2 Press ENTER on the remote control within 5 seconds to  
receive the Channel.  
If the channel number is 3 digits, the Channel is  
automatically received after the channel number has  
been input.  
Receiving Stored Channels  
1
2
Press BAND to select the desired band.  
Press (PRESET).  
The Preset screen is displayed.  
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number  
3
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
radio station.  
A unique Radio ID number is required to subscribe to SAT Radio  
programming. Each third party XM or SIRIUS radio comes with this number.  
This number is an 8 character (for XM Radio) or 12 character (for  
SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found on  
the SAT Receiver.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
It can also be displayed on the screen of the iDA-X305S in the following way.  
Storing the desired Sports Team (SIRIUS only)  
XM:  
Store a favorite team from one of the available leagues SIRIUS covers.  
Once stored, game times and scores for that team are announced using  
the interruption Alert display while receiving other programming. To  
receive these announcements, refer to page 29.  
This function becomes effective after performing the following two  
operations.  
1
2
While receiving a XM Radio band, press  
to select channel “0” for XM.  
or  
To cancel the ID number display, select the channel  
other than “0.”  
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Storing while receiving a game broadcast  
Storing the desired Song/Artist (SIRIUS only)  
1
2
3
4
Select the channel broadcasting your favorite team’s  
game.  
A stored song title or artist name is announced whenever a matching  
title or artist is found on another channel. The interruption Alert is  
displayed while listening to a program on another channel. For  
receiving interruption information, refer to “Recalling the stored  
Press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) to activate the  
Function mode.  
1
Press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) to activate the  
While selecting “Alert Memory”, press  
to activate the Memory mode.  
/ENTER  
Function mode when a Song or the song of an Artist  
you want to store is being broadcast.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired team for the game being broadcast, and then  
2
3
4
While selecting “Alert Memory”, press  
to activate the Memory mode.  
/ENTER  
press  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Song” or “Artist”, and then press /ENTER.  
5
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select alert  
type, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
song name or artist name, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Initial (Initial setting)  
Initial:  
Update  
The Alert display interrupts when the game  
begins.  
5
Press  
to cancel the Function mode.  
Update:  
The Alert display interrupts by game  
progress (change of score, game result,  
etc.).  
If you try to store a Song/Artist into a memory that is full, the Alert  
list is displayed. Select a Song title or Artist name that you want to  
replace and then press  
/ENTER.  
6
Press  
to cancel the Function mode.  
Recalling the stored information (SIRIUS only)  
Game Alert Setup  
Whenever the stored sports team, song(s) or artist(s) are playing, an  
interruption Alert appears in the display of the unit.  
1
2
Press and hold  
2 seconds to enter the Setup mode.  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) for at least  
1
After displaying “Game Alert,Song Alert” or  
“Artist Alert,the corresponding alert list will be  
automatically displayed.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
SIRIUS item, and then press  
/ENTER.  
2
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
3
4
Press /ENTER to select “Game Alert”.  
desired information.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired league, and then press /ENTER.  
Press  
/ENTER.  
The selected channel containing the desired information is  
received.  
5
6
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
team you want to store, and then press  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds , the unit returns to  
normal mode.  
Only a single sports team, song or artist can be displayed as an  
interruption Alert. For example, both song and artist cannot be  
displayed as an Alert at the same time.  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select an  
alert type, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Initial (Initial setting)  
Update  
Canceling the stored Alert Memory  
(SIRIUS only)  
Initial:  
The Alert display interrupts when the game  
begins.  
The Alert display interrupts by game  
progress (change of score, game result,  
etc.).  
Update:  
1
2
During usual reception, press  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) to turn the Function mode.  
7
Press and hold  
the SETUP mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to cancel  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “Alert  
Delete”, and press  
/ENTER.  
Pressing  
If  
returns to the previous Setup mode.  
The memory list appears.  
is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds, the setting mode is  
canceled.  
3
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select an  
alert you want to delete, and then press /ENTER.  
You can store a maximum of one team per league.  
Press  
to cancel the Function mode.  
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Search Function  
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information  
from SAT Radio  
You can search for programs by Category, Channel, Artist or Song.  
1
2
Press  
/ENTER in the XM or SIRIUS mode.  
1
2
Select the SAT Radio Channel for your local traffic/  
weather information.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
Search mode, and then press /ENTER.  
Press and hold  
SAT mode.  
/
for at least 2 seconds in the  
*
*
Artist  
* SIRIUS Only  
Song  
Category  
Channel  
The received weather or traffic channel is stored.  
3
Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds.  
The stored Weather or Traffic channel will be recalled.  
Category Search mode:  
4
Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds.  
Returns to normal mode.  
3
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired Category, and then press /ENTER.  
Channel other than Weather or Traffic can also be stored and  
recalled.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired Channel Name, and then press /ENTER.  
While in Category Search mode, press  
search mode.  
The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold  
2 seconds in Category Search mode.  
During list selection, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the list screen changes  
screen by screen. If you press then rotate and hold the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right, the list screen continuously changes.  
If Alert interruption occurs in the search mode, the search mode is  
canceled.  
to return to the selecting  
Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only)  
for at least  
In SIRIUS mode, the current channel is saved using the Instant Replay  
memory function. Use this function to pause the channel content at any  
time. When playback is continued, it will begin at the position it was  
paused. This function can be used to store up to 44 minutes of audio.  
1
2
During SIRIUS reception, press  
Instant Replay mode.  
“Pause” is displayed, and the received station is stored.  
/
to select the  
Channel/Artist/Song Search mode:  
Press  
/
again to select the play mode.  
The stored contents are played back.  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired Channel/Artist/Song Name, and then press  
/ENTER.  
While in Channel/Artist/Song Search mode, press  
the selecting search mode.  
The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold  
seconds in Channel/Artist/Song Search mode.  
to return to  
for at least 2  
Play Time  
Channel search is possible only in the category (last mode).  
During list selection, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the list screen changes  
screen by screen. If you press then rotate and hold the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right, the list screen continuously changes.  
If Alert interruption occurs in the search mode, the search mode is  
canceled.  
(Remaining time for  
Instant Replay.)  
During Instant Replay playback:  
Fast reverse:  
Fast forward:  
Press and hold  
Press and hold  
.
.
If you continue to press Fast forward until the end, the Instant Replay  
mode is canceled, and the unit will change to usual reception.  
Select the desired Category (Category  
up/down)  
3
Press  
Replay mode.  
The unit returns to usual SIRIUS broadcasting mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to cancel the Instant  
1
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double  
Action encoder to the left or right.  
Turning to the right will advance to the next Category.  
Turning to the left will return to the previous Category.  
The first channel in the selected Category is played back.  
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Changing the Display  
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display  
Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and  
song/program title, is available with each XM or Sirius channel. The  
unit can display this text information as explained below.  
The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or off.  
There is no ADF function for the SIRIUS receiver.  
1
2
Press and hold  
2 seconds to enter the Setup mode.  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) for at least  
In XM or SIRIUS mode, press  
VIEW.  
Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown below.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
XM mode:  
XM mode, and then press  
Press /ENTER to select “XM ADF”.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select On/  
Off, and then press /ENTER.  
When setting to On, Auxiliary Data Field is displayed by  
/ENTER.  
1
*
Channel No./Channel Name  
3
4
Song title  
Artist title  
Category  
Auxiliary  
Data Field  
pressing VIEW (Refer to the “Changing the Display”  
Channel No./Channel Name  
Song title  
Calendar/  
Clock  
5
Press and hold  
normal mode.  
for 2 seconds to return to  
Artist title  
Category  
Pressing  
during the procedure will return to the previous mode.  
SIRIUS mode:  
2
Channel No.* /Channel Name  
Song title  
Artist title  
Category  
2
Channel No.* /Channel Name  
Song title  
Artist title  
Composer  
Calendar/  
Clock  
2
Channel No.* /Channel Name  
Song title  
Artist title  
Category  
1
* When ADF is turned OFF, this information is not displayed (see  
2
* If a channel is stored in the preset No., the channel No. and preset  
No. will be alternately displayed.  
When the “Scroll Setting (Text Scroll)” (page 25) is set to “Auto,the  
channel name and song title scrolls continuously. When the Scroll  
Setting is set to “Manual,” the channel name and song title scrolls  
only once.  
Depending on the model, the display may differ from the one shown  
above.  
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Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode  
IMPRINT Operation  
(Optional)  
The sound settings can be modified to create your own preference when  
the MultEQ mode is off (Manual Mode).  
The changes made in manual mode can be stored into a preset. Refer to  
Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world’s first technology that  
thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade  
sound quality, which enables us to experience music the way the artist  
intended.  
Use steps 1 to 5 to select one of the Sound menu  
modes to modify. See the applicable section below for  
details about the selected item.  
When the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is  
connected to this unit, MultEQ and the following sound adjustment can  
be performed.  
1
2
Press and hold  
2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.  
(FUNCTION/SETUP) for at least  
Double Action encoder  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“Audio”, and then press  
/ENTER.  
BLUETOOTH  
Audio  
General  
Display iPod  
Tuner  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
desired item, and then press /ENTER.  
BAND  
User Preset/MX/Factory’s EQ/Sound Field Adjustment*4/  
Subwoofer/Subwoofer System*1/Subwoofer Phase*1/  
Subwoofer Channel*1/Tweeter*2/EQ Mode/Filter Type/  
Time Correction Parameter/MX Level Adjustment*3  
(e. g. Select MX)  
(FUNCTION/SETUP)  
(PRESET)  
/ENTER  
(IMPRINT)  
1
* These functions are inoperable when Subwoofer is set to OFF.  
* This function can be operable only when PXA-H100 (sold  
Changing MultEQ mode  
2
separately) is connected and X-OVER switch is set to 3WAY mode.  
For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.  
* This function is inoperable when MX is set to OFF.  
* In step 3, three sound adjustment items (Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ,  
Time Correction, X-Over) can be selected in Sound Field Adjustment  
MultEQ, developed by Audyssey Labs, automatically corrects the audio  
for the listening environment. The system is optimized for selected  
positions in the vehicle. To accomplish this, MultEQ must take  
measurements of the vehicles response characteristics. For details on the  
set up procedure, consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
3
4
mode, rotate the Double Action encoder to select the desired item,  
and then press  
/ENTER to continue to step 4.  
1
2
3
Press and hold  
Press /ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
(IMPRINT) for at least 2 seconds.  
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to change the  
setting, and then press  
/ENTER.  
(e.g. Select MX On or MX Off)  
MultEQ mode, and then press  
/ENTER.  
5
Press and hold  
normal mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to return to  
Curve 1 (MultEQ-1)  
OFF (Manual Mode)  
Curve 2 (MultEQ-2)  
User Preset, Media Xpander, Factory’s EQ, Parametric EQ/Graphic  
EQ Adjustment, EQ Mode and MX Level Adjustment are inoperable  
when Defeat is set to ON.  
4
Press and hold  
to normal mode.  
for at least 2 seconds to return  
Pressing  
returns to the previous Sound menu mode.  
The Curve mode can be selected only when curve 1 and curve 2 are  
stored.  
When MultEQ is set to ON, MX, Factory’s EQ, Parametric EQ,  
Graphic EQ, X-Over, Time Correction, Subwoofer System, Tweeter,  
EQ Mode, Filter Type, Time Correction Parameter and MX Level  
Adjustment are set automatically. They are no longer user adjustable.  
During setup, press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right, the setting item selection screen changes  
page by page. If you press then rotate and hold the Double Action  
encoder to the left or right, the setting item selection screen  
continuously changes page by page.  
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Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF (MX)  
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF  
On / Off (Initial setting)  
When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level  
(refer to page 33).  
Subwoofer On (Initial setting) / Subwoofer Off  
If an optional subwoofer is connected to the unit, make the following  
setting.  
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level  
(refer to page 21).  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
Setting the MX Level  
Setting the Subwoofer System  
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct  
regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB memory and  
iPod/iPhone, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars  
with a lot of road noise.  
Sys 1 (Initial setting) / Sys 2  
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either Sys 1 or Sys 2 for the  
desired subwoofer effect.  
Sys 1 :  
Subwoofer level changes according to the main  
volume setting.  
Changing the source to which you want to apply Media  
Xpander.  
Sys 2 :  
Subwoofer level change is different from the main  
volume setting. For example, even at low volume  
settings, the subwoofer is still audible.  
FM (Level 1 to 3, Non Effect):  
The medium to high frequencies become clearer, and produces  
well balanced sound at all frequencies.  
Setting the Subwoofer Phase  
CD (Level 1 to 3, Non Effect):  
Normal (Initial setting) / Reverse  
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback.  
MX takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a  
more clear, clean output.  
The subwoofer output phase is toggled Subwoofer Normal (0°) or  
Subwoofer Reverse (180°).  
MP3/WMA/AAC/iPod/BLUETOOTH Audio (Level 1 to 3, Non  
Effect):  
Setting the Subwoofer Channel  
Stereo (Initial setting) / Mono  
You can set the subwoofer output to stereo or monaural. Make sure to  
set the correct output for your subwoofer type.  
This corrects information that was lost at the time of  
compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to  
the original.  
Stereo:  
Mono:  
Subwoofer stereo (L/R) output  
Subwoofer monaural output  
DVD (Video CD)  
(Level 1 to 2 (MOVIE), Non Effect):  
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.  
Setting the Response Slope for the High  
Range Speaker (Tweeter)  
(Level 3 (MUSIC), Non Effect):  
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as  
music clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound  
accurately.  
Maker’s (Initial setting) / User’s  
Depending on the response characteristics of the speaker, care should be  
taken when setting the response slope of the high range speaker to 0 dB/  
as speaker damage may result.  
AUX (Level 1 (MP3/WMA/AAC/iPod/BLUETOOTH Audio), Level 2  
(MOVIE), Level 3 (MUSIC), Non Effect):  
Choose the MX mode that corresponds to the media connected.  
If two external devices are connected, a different MX mode for  
each media can be selected.  
Maker’s: As protection from possible speaker damage, 0 dB/  
oct cannot be set for the response slope of the high  
range speaker in 3WAY mode.  
To cancel MX mode for all music sources, set MX to Off in step 4.  
Each music source, such as FM radio, CD, and MP3/WMA/AAC can  
have its own MX setting.  
User’s:  
The 0 dB/oct setting is possible in 3WAY mode.  
You can set to Tweeter only when the system switch on the IMPRINT  
audio processor (PXA-H100) is set to 3WAY.  
When the source changes from “MP3/WMA/AAC to CD-DA” or  
“CD-DA to MP3/WMA/AAC”, MX-mode switching may delay  
playback slightly.  
Setting EQ mode  
Setting to MX Off sets MX mode of each music source to Off.  
There is no MX mode for AM radio.  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
Graphic / Parametric (Initial setting)  
This setting gives you a choice of 5-band parametric, or 7-band graphic  
equalizer.  
Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ)  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
Flat/Pops/Rock/News/Jazz&Blues/Electric Dance/Hip Hop  
*
&Rap/Easy Listening/Country/Classical/User 1~6  
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of  
musical source material.  
* By selecting User’s 1 to 6, you can recall the stored EQ Adjustment  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
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6
Repeat steps 3 to 5, and adjust each band.  
Setting the Filter type  
Frequency Adjustment (F0)  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)  
Normal (Initial setting) / Individual  
If you adjust X-OVER, you can set the channel L and R at the same  
level, or independently.  
Band1: 20 Hz~80 Hz (63 Hz)  
Band2: 50 Hz~200 Hz (150 Hz)  
Band3: 125 Hz~3.2 kHz (400 Hz)  
Band4: 315 Hz~8 kHz (1 kHz)  
Band5: 800 Hz~20 kHz (2.5 kHz)  
Normal (L=R):  
Left and right speakers are adjusted  
equally.  
Individual (L/R):  
Left and right speakers are individually  
adjusted.  
Bandwidth Adjustment (Q)  
Adjustable bandwidth: 1, 1.5, 3  
Setting the Time Correction Unit  
Level Adjustment (Gain)  
cm (Initial setting) / inch  
You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.  
Adjustable level: -6 to +6 dB  
The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.  
While adjusting the Parametric EQ, you should consider the  
frequency response of the connected speakers.  
During adjustment, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the band changes, and  
you can adjust the adjacent band. If you press then rotate and hold  
the Double Action encoder to the left or right, the band continuously  
changes.  
Sound Field Adjustment  
The setting of Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ Adjustment, Time Correction  
and X-Over can be adjusted in this mode.  
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve  
Sound Field Adjustment  
EQ Adjustment  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the Parametric Equalizer  
Curve, set the EQ mode to Parametric EQ. For details, refer to “Setting  
Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve  
Sound Field Adjustment  
EQ Adjustment  
You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more  
appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the graphic equalizer curve,  
set the EQ mode to Graphic EQ. For details, refer to “Setting EQ mode”  
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “EQ  
Adjustment” in the Sound Field adjustment mode,  
and then press  
/ENTER.  
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “EQ  
Adjustment” in the Sound Field adjustment mode,  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
Band, and then press /ENTER.  
If a band is selected, each band adjustment screen is  
displayed.  
and then press  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
Band, and then press /ENTER.  
Band1 / Band2 / Band3 / Band4 / Band5  
If a band is selected, the screen to be adjusted is  
displayed.  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to adjust the  
frequency/band width/level.  
The item currently being adjusted lights up.  
Band1  
/
Band2  
/
Band3  
/
Band4  
/
Band5  
/
Band6 Band7  
/
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to adjust the  
level, and then press /ENTER.  
The level is selected, and the frequency selection mode is  
activated.  
Frequency  
If /ENTER is pressed, the adjusted value is set,  
Level  
Bandwidth  
4
5
and operation moves to the next item to be adjusted.  
When the selected band settings are complete,  
press BAND.  
Level  
Frequency  
The next band adjustment screen is displayed.  
4
5
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
Frequency, and then press  
/ENTER.  
The frequency is selected, and the level adjustment mode is  
activated. The selected frequency is displayed in yellow.  
When the selected band settings are complete, press  
BAND  
.
The next band adjustment screen is displayed.  
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6
Repeat steps 3 to 5, and adjust each band level.  
Adjusting the Crossover Settings  
Sound Field Adjustment  
X-Over  
Frequency Adjustment (F0)  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the  
Band1 (63 Hz) / Band2 (150 Hz) / Band3 (400 Hz) /  
Band4 (1 kHz) / Band5 (2.5 kHz) / Band6 (6.3 kHz) /  
Band7 (17.5 kHz)  
1
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select  
“X-Over” in the Sound Field adjustment mode, and  
Level Adjustment (Gain)  
Adjustable output level: -6 to +6 dB  
then press  
/ENTER.  
During adjustment, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the band changes, and  
you can adjust the adjacent band. If you press then rotate and hold  
the Double Action encoder to the left or right, the band continuously  
changes.  
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
band, and then press /ENTER.  
If a band is selected, each band screen to be adjusted is  
displayed.  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
3WAY System / Normal (L=R)  
Adjusting the Time Correction  
Setting items:  
Sound Field Adjustment  
Time Correction  
Low/Mid-Low/Mid-High/High  
Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About Time  
3WAY System / Individual (L/R)  
Setting items:  
1
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “Time  
Correction” in the Sound Field adjustment mode,  
Low L/Low R/Mid-Low L/Mid-Low R/Mid-High L/  
Mid-High R/High L/High R  
and then press  
/ENTER.  
F/R/SUBW. System / Normal (L=R)  
Depending on the X-OVER switch setting on the IMPRINT  
audio processor (PXA-H100), the speaker to be adjusted  
differs.  
Setting items:  
Subw./Rear/Front  
3WAY System  
F/R/SUBW. System / Individual (L/R)  
Setting items:  
High L  
/
High R  
/
Mid L  
/
Mid R  
/
Low L Low R  
/
Subw. L/Subw. R/Rear L/Rear R/Front L/Front R  
Depending on the current system, selectable band content differs.  
Refer to “Setting the Filter type” (page 34) and the setting of the  
X-OVER switch on the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100).  
F/R/SUBW. System  
Front L / Front R / Rear L / Rear R / Subw. L / Subw. R  
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to adjust the  
frequency/slope/level.  
The currently adjusted item lights up.  
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the  
speaker, and press  
/ENTER.  
Band  
Selected  
speakers  
Cut-off  
frequency  
3
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to set to the  
Level  
Slope  
distance of each speaker.  
0.0 cm~336.6 cm (0.0 inch~132.7 inch)  
4
5
6
The adjustment content is selected by pressing  
/ENTER, and operation shifts to a next  
adjustment item.  
If  
/ENTER is pressed, the adjustment value is  
set, and the speaker selection mode is activated.  
When the selected band settings are complete,  
press BAND.  
The next band adjustment screen is displayed.  
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4, and set the all speakers.  
During adjustment, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the speaker changes, and  
you can adjust the adjacent band. If you press then rotate and hold  
the Double Action encoder to the left or right, the speaker  
continuously changes.  
Set all bands by repeating steps 3 to 5.  
You can also change the speaker by pressing BAND.  
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Cut-off frequency (FC)  
Adjustable frequency bands:  
Storing and Recalling the Adjusted Contents  
User 1 / User 2 / User 3 / User 4 / User 5 / User 6  
The contents of all adjusted items (in manual mode) can be stored  
together into a preset. Up to 6 presets can be used.  
3WAY System  
Setting items:  
Storing the Adjusted Contents  
Low/Mid-Low L 20 Hz~200 Hz  
Mid-High  
High  
20 Hz~20 kHz  
(1 kHz~20 kHz)* /(20 Hz~20 kHz)*  
1
2
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “User  
Preset”, and then press  
1
/ENTER.  
* When Maker’s is selected. Refer to “Setting the Response Slope for  
* When User’s is selected. Refer to “Setting the Response Slope for the  
The User Preset screen is displayed.  
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
preset number, and then press and hold  
/ENTER  
for at least 2 seconds.  
F/R/SUBW. System  
Adjusted/set contents are stored in the selected preset number.  
Setting items:  
20 Hz~200 Hz  
Recall the adjusted contents  
The stored contents can be recalled in “Storing the Adjusted Contents”  
Slope Adjustment  
Adjustable slope: 0/6/12/18/24 dB/oct  
* 0 dB/oct can be set for the High slope only when User’s is selected in  
(page 33). Depending on the response characteristics of the speaker,  
care should be taken when setting the response slope to 0 dB/oct, as  
speaker damage may result. With this unit, a message is displayed  
when the response slope for the high range speaker is set to 0 dB/oct.  
1
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select “User  
Preset”, and then press  
The User Preset screen is displayed.  
/ENTER.  
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a  
preset number, and then press  
/ENTER.  
Adjusted/set contents of the selected preset number are  
recalled.  
Level Adjustment  
Adjustable output level: -12 to 0 dB.  
The User Preset screen can be recalled in the normal mode by  
While adjusting the X-Over, you should consider the frequency  
response of the connected speakers.  
pressing and holding  
(PRESET) for 2 seconds.  
The stored contents are not deleted even when resetting the unit or  
disconnecting the battery.  
The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON.  
During adjustment, if you press in the outer ring and rotate the  
Double Action encoder to the left or right, the band changes, and  
you can adjust the adjacent band. If you press then rotate and hold  
the Double Action encoder to the left or right, the band continuously  
changes.  
About the F/R/SUBW. / 3WAY system  
You can switch to F/R/SUBW. / 3WAY system mode with the X-OVER  
switch on the PXA-H100. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of  
PXA-H100.  
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These values are the time correction values for the different  
speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the  
listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.  
About Time Correction  
Time Correction Value List  
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely  
due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances  
from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and  
frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay between the  
sound reaching the listener’s right versus the left ear.  
To correct this, this unit is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers  
closest to the listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased  
distance for those speakers. The listener can be placed at an equal  
distance between the left and right speakers for optimum staging.  
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 3.4cm steps.  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Time  
Difference  
(ms)  
Delay  
Number  
Distance Distance  
(cm)  
Delay  
Number  
Distance Distance  
(inch)  
(cm)  
(inch)  
0
0.0  
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1.0  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
1.9  
2.0  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
3.0  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
3.9  
4.0  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
5.0  
0.0  
3.4  
0.0  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
5.6  
5.7  
5.8  
5.9  
6.0  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
6.6  
6.7  
6.8  
6.9  
7.0  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
7.4  
7.5  
7.6  
7.7  
7.8  
7.9  
8.0  
8.1  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
8.6  
8.7  
8.8  
8.9  
9.0  
9.1  
9.2  
9.3  
9.4  
9.5  
9.6  
9.7  
9.8  
9.9  
173.4  
176.8  
180.2  
183.6  
187.0  
190.4  
193.8  
197.2  
200.6  
204.0  
207.4  
210.8  
214.2  
217.6  
221.0  
224.4  
227.8  
231.2  
234.6  
238.0  
241.4  
244.8  
248.2  
251.6  
255.0  
258.4  
261.8  
265.2  
268.6  
272.0  
275.4  
278.8  
282.2  
285.6  
289.0  
292.4  
295.8  
299.2  
302.6  
306.0  
309.4  
312.8  
316.2  
319.6  
323.0  
326.4  
329.8  
333.2  
336.6  
68.3  
69.7  
1
1.3  
2
6.8  
2.7  
71.0  
3
10.2  
4.0  
72.4  
4
13.6  
5.4  
73.7  
5
17.0  
6.7  
75.0  
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat  
6
20.4  
8.0  
76.4  
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker to a high value  
and the rear right to zero or a low value.  
7
23.8  
9.4  
77.7  
8
27.2  
10.7  
12.1  
13.4  
14.7  
16.1  
17.4  
18.8  
20.1  
21.4  
22.8  
24.1  
25.5  
26.8  
28.1  
29.5  
30.8  
32.2  
33.5  
34.8  
36.2  
37.5  
38.9  
40.2  
41.5  
42.9  
44.2  
45.6  
46.9  
48.2  
49.6  
50.9  
52.3  
53.6  
54.9  
56.3  
57.6  
59.0  
60.3  
61.6  
63.0  
64.3  
65.7  
67.0  
79.1  
9
30.6  
80.4  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
34.0  
81.7  
37.4  
83.1  
40.8  
84.4  
44.2  
85.8  
47.6  
87.1  
5.1ms  
51.0  
88.4  
0.5m  
54.4  
89.8  
2.25m  
57.8  
91.1  
61.2  
92.5  
64.6  
93.8  
68.0  
95.1  
71.4  
96.5  
74.8  
97.8  
78.2  
99.2  
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the  
listening position and the various speakers is different.  
The difference in distance between the front left speaker and the rear  
right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").  
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left speaker  
in the diagram on the above.  
81.6  
100.5  
101.8  
103.2  
104.5  
105.9  
107.2  
108.5  
109.9  
111.2  
112.6  
113.9  
115.2  
116.6  
117.9  
119.3  
120.6  
121.9  
123.3  
124.6  
126.0  
127.3  
128.6  
130.0  
131.3  
132.7  
85.0  
88.4  
91.8  
Conditions:  
95.2  
Farthest Speaker – listening position : 2.25 m (88-9/16")  
Front left speaker – listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16")  
Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8")  
Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343*1 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms)  
98.6  
102.0  
105.4  
108.8  
112.2  
115.6  
119.0  
122.4  
125.8  
129.2  
132.6  
136.0  
139.4  
142.8  
146.2  
149.6  
153.0  
156.4  
159.8  
163.2  
166.6  
170.0  
1
* Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20°C  
In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction value of  
5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the listener is the same  
as the distance to the farthest speaker.  
Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required for the  
sound to reach the listening position.  
The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so that its  
sound reaches the listening position at the same time as the sound of  
other speakers.  
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats  
Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same level.  
1
2
Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and  
measure the distance (in meters) between your head  
and the various speakers.  
Calculate the difference between the distance  
correction value to the farthest speaker and the  
other speakers.  
L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other  
speakers)  
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Level adjusting  
(0 to -12 dB)  
About the Crossover  
Output frequency range  
Crossover (X-OVER):  
Slope FLAT  
Slope adjusting  
This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the  
frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled  
independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies  
for which they have been optimally designed.  
20 Hz  
(Different from actual display)  
HPF cut-off LPF cut-off  
frequency frequency  
The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter)  
of each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or  
lows).  
Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction  
characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive  
network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, please  
consult your authorized Alpine dealer.  
HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the  
higher frequencies to pass.  
LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the  
lower frequencies to pass.  
Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one octave.  
The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.  
Adjust the slope to FLAT (0 dB/oct) to bypass the HP or LP filters.  
Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency, as  
it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency content.  
You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or  
lower than the LPF.  
Adjustment should be made according to the recommended crossover  
frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the recommended  
crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a frequency range  
outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers.  
For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer  
to the respective Owner’s Manual.  
F/R/SUBW. Mode  
Cut-off frequency  
Slope  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct.  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
-12 dB  
Low range  
speaker  
----  
----  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct.  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
Rear high  
range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
-12 dB  
----  
----  
----  
----  
Front high  
range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
-12 dB  
We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused  
by using the crossover outside the recommended value.  
24 dB/oct.  
Low range High range  
(Different from actual display)  
3WAY Mode  
Cut-off frequency  
(1/3 octave steps)  
Slope  
Level  
HPF  
LPF  
HPF  
LPF  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
24 dB/oct.  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
Low  
range  
speaker  
20 Hz -  
200 Hz  
0 to  
-12 dB  
----  
----  
FLAT, 6,  
12, 18,  
20 Hz - 20 Hz -  
200 Hz 20 kHz  
0 to  
-12 dB  
Mid range  
speaker  
24 dB/oct. 24 dB/oct.  
1 kHz -  
20 kHz,  
(20 Hz ~  
20 kHz)*  
FLAT*  
6, 12, 18,  
24 dB/oct.  
High  
range  
speaker  
0 to  
-12 dB  
----  
----  
* Only when selecting User’s in “Setting the Response Slope for the  
Low range Mid range High range  
(Different from actual display)  
38-EN  
 
Audio  
Information  
The sound is not output from the speakers.  
Unit has no output signal of the internal amplifier.  
- Power IC is switched to “On” (page 25).  
In Case of Difficulty  
iPod/iPhone  
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.  
iPod/iPhone does not play and no sound is output.  
The iPod/iPhone has not been recognized.  
- Reset this unit and the iPod/iPhone. Refer to “Initial System  
Start-Up” (page 7). To reset the iPod/iPhone, refer to the  
Owner’s Manual of the iPod/iPhone.  
Basic  
Indication for iPod/iPhone Mode  
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 ball-point pen or other pointed  
article.  
Current Error  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device (an error  
message may be displayed if the USB device that is not  
compatible with the unit is connected).  
- Attempt to connect another iPod/iPhone.  
USB Device Error  
An iPod/iPhone that is not supported by the unit is connected.  
- Connect an iPod/iPhone that is supported by the unit.  
- Reset the iPod/iPhone.  
Radio  
No USB Device  
Unable to receive stations.  
An iPod/iPhone is not connected.  
No antenna or open connection in cable.  
- Make sure the antenna is properly connected;  
replace the antenna or cable if necessary.  
- Make sure the iPod/iPhone is correctly connected and the cable  
is not excessively bent.  
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.  
You are in a weak signal area.  
- Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.  
If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the antenna may  
not be grounded and connected properly.  
- Check your antenna connections; make sure the antenna is  
properly grounded at its mounting location.  
The antenna may not be the proper length.  
- Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the  
antenna with a new one.  
There are no songs in the iPod/iPhone.  
- Download songs to the iPod/iPhone and connect to this unit.  
No Support  
Text information that is no supported on the unit has been input.  
- Use an iPod/iPhone in which text information is input that is  
supported on the unit.  
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.  
Communication error  
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.  
- Verify in the display after reconnecting the iPod/iPhone to the  
iPod Dock interface cable and to the USB cable.  
- Reset the iPod/iPhone.  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
MP3, WMA or AAC is not played back.  
Writing error occurred. The MP3/WMA/AAC format is not  
compatible.  
- Make sure the MP3/WMA/AAC has been written in a  
supported format. Refer to (“About MP3/WMA/AAC”  
(pages 19-20), then rewrite in the format supported by this  
device.  
Caused by the iPod/iPhone Software Version not being  
compatible with this unit.  
- Update the iPod/iPhone Software Version to be compatible  
with this unit.  
39-EN  
   
No Support  
The iPod/iPhone is not verified.  
- Reset the iPod/iPhone.  
- Try another iPod/iPhone.  
Text information that is not recognizable by the unit has been  
input.  
- Use a USB memory device with input text information that is  
supported by the unit.  
(Pandora Radio mode)  
No Stations  
Indication for Portable audio player Mode  
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).  
Current Error  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device (an error  
message may be displayed if the USB device that is not  
compatible with the unit is connected).  
(Pandora Radio mode)  
- Attempt to connect another Portable audio player.  
The music cannot be played because the Pandora Compatible  
Application for iPhone requires the user’s attention.  
- When you are not driving, please see the Pandora Compatible  
Application for iPhone.  
USB Device Error  
A Portable audio player that is not supported by the unit is  
connected.  
- Attempt to connect another Portable audio player.  
Indication for USB memory  
No USB Device  
Current Error  
A Portable audio player is not connected.  
- Make sure the Portable audio player is correctly connected and  
the cable is not excessively bent.  
Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device (an error  
message may be displayed if the USB device that is not  
compatible with the unit is connected).  
USB memory is a malfunction or it is shorted.  
- Connect another USB memory.  
There are no songs in the Portable audio player.  
- Download songs to the Portable audio player and connect to  
this unit.  
USB Device Error  
A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected.  
- Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit.  
No Support  
No USB Device  
Text information that is no supported on the unit has been input.  
- Use an Portable audio player in which text information is input  
that is supported on the unit.  
A USB memory is not connected.  
- Make sure the USB memory device is correctly connected and  
the cable is not excessively bent.  
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 song (file) is stored in the USB memory.  
- Connect the USB memory device after storing songs (files).  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
- Make sure the Portable audio player is set to MTP.  
A sampling rate/bit rate not supported by the unit is used.  
- Use a sampling rate/bit rate that is supported by the unit.  
Communication error  
A copy-protected WMA file was played back.  
- You can only play back non-copy-protected files.  
- Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again.  
- Verify in the display after reconnecting the Portable audio  
player to the connection cable.  
40-EN  
Indication for SAT Receiver Mode  
(XM mode)  
Caused by the Software Version not being compatible with this  
unit.  
- Update the Portable audio player Software Version. For details,  
refer to the Owner’s Manual of player.  
- Reset the Portable audio player.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
The XM or SIRIUS antenna is not connected to the XM or  
SIRIUS radio module.  
- Check whether the XM or SIRIUS antenna cable is attached  
securely to the XM or SIRIUS radio module.  
Indication for CD Changer  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.  
- The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to  
normal operating range.  
Radio is being updated with latest encryption code.  
- Wait until encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1  
should function normally.  
(XM mode)  
Malfunction in the CD Changer.  
-
Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and  
pull out the magazine.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.  
If the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Alpine  
dealer.  
Magazine ejection not possible.  
- Press the magazine eject button. If the magazine does not eject,  
consult your Alpine dealer.  
XM or SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location.  
- Wait until the car reaches a location with a stronger signal.  
Radio is acquiring audio or program information.  
- Wait until the radio has received the information.  
A disc is left inside the CD Changer.  
(XM mode)  
- Press the eject button to activate the eject function. When the  
CD Changer finishes the eject function, insert an empty CD  
magazine into the CD Changer to receive the disc left inside  
the CD Changer.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting.  
- Select another channel.  
(XM mode)  
No magazine is loaded into the CD Changer.  
- Insert a magazine.  
(SIRIUS mode)  
The user has selected a channel number that is not available.  
- The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.  
No indicated disc.  
- Choose another disc.  
(XM mode)  
(SIRIUS mode)  
The user has selected a channel number that is not subscribed to.  
- The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.  
If an error or other problem occurs.  
- Change channels or consult your Alpine dealer.  
41-EN  
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
Specifications  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
87.7-107.9 MHz  
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
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)  
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been  
designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by  
the developer to meet Apple performance standards.  
“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has  
been designed to connect specifically to iPhone 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.  
Audyssey MultEQ XT is a registered trademark of Audyssey  
Laborarories Inc.  
80 dB  
65 dB  
35 dB  
2.0 dB  
Capture Ratio  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Tuning Range  
530-1,710 kHz  
22.5 µV/27 dB  
Sensitivity (IEC Standard)  
®
USB SECTION  
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.  
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.  
XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
SIRIUS and its corresponding logos are trademarks of SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio Inc.  
USB requirements  
Max. Power Consumption  
File System  
USB 1.1/2.0  
500mA  
FAT12/16/32  
MP3 Decoding  
MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3  
Windows Media™ Audio  
(WMDRM10 is supported)  
AAC-LC format “.m4a” file  
2-Channel (Stereo)  
5-20,000 Hz ( 1 dB)  
0.008% (at 1 kHz)  
95 dB (at 1 kHz)  
WMA Decoding  
AAC Decoding  
Number of Channels  
Frequency Response*  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dynamic Range  
HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio Ready logos are  
proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.  
“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
105 dB  
85 dB (at 1 kHz)  
“Supply of this product only conveys a license 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”  
“Uni-Type™” is a style of Universal design font developed by a  
joint reserch between LIM Corporation Ltd., and Chiba  
University Faculty of Engineering.  
* Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder  
software/bit rate.  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement  
14.4 V DC  
(11-16 V allowable)  
18 W RMS × 4*  
Power Output  
*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)  
Maximum Pre-Output Voltage  
Weight  
2 V/10 k ohms  
“Uni-Type™” is the trademark registered by LIM Corporation  
Ltd.  
1.0 kg (2 lbs. 3 oz)  
CHASSIS SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
178 mm (7")  
50 mm (2")  
156 mm (6-1/8")  
NOSEPIECE SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
170 mm (6-3/4")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
28 mm (1-1/8")  
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL SIZE  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
108 mm (4-1/4")  
46 mm (1-13/16")  
36 mm (1-7/16")  
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design  
are subject to change without notice.  
42-EN  
 
Installation and Connections  
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the  
following and pages 4 and 5 of this manual thoroughly  
for proper use.  
Caution  
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.  
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.  
Warning  
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  
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 wire’s insulation from being cut by  
the metal edge of the hole.  
electrical shorts.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
Precautions  
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before  
installing your iDA-X305S. 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 vehicle’s 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 iDA-X305S to the fuse box, make  
sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the iDA-X305S 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 BOLTS OR SCREWS 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 iDA-X305S 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.  
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN  
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.  
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to  
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or  
hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake  
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.  
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  
SERIAL NUMBER:  
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.  
INSTALLATION DATE:  
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:  
PLACE OF PURCHASE:  
43-EN  
       
2
Installation  
Hex Nut (M5)  
Screw  
Caution  
2
*
Do not block the unit’s heat sink, thus preventing air circulation.  
If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a  
fire.  
Bolt Stud  
Metal  
Mounting  
Strap  
Heat sink  
1
*
This unit  
Ground Lead  
Chassis  
Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting  
strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the  
1
unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (* ) already  
attached to the vehicle’s chassis.  
2
For the screw marked “* ”, use an appropriate screw for the chosen  
Detachable  
Front Panel  
mounting location.  
Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or  
equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming  
from the left rear of the iDA-X305S. Connect all other  
leads of the iDA-X305S according to details  
Caution  
When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the  
detachable front panel.  
If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you  
might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in  
place.  
described in the CONNECTIONS section.  
Slide the iDA-X305S into the dashboard until it  
clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked  
and will not accidentally come out from the  
dashboard. Install the detachable front panel.  
3
The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal  
plane, back to front.  
Removal  
1. Remove the detachable front panel.  
Less than 35°  
2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides  
on either side. The unit can now be removed from the  
mounting sleeve.  
This unit  
Bracket keys  
(Included)  
Mounting Sleeve  
(Included)  
1
Dashboard  
3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so.  
<JAPANESE CAR>  
Pressure Plates*  
Front Frame  
This unit  
*
If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the main unit, the pressure  
plates may be widened slightly to remedy the problem.  
Screws (M5 × 8)  
(Included)  
This unit  
Remove mounting sleeve from the main unit (see  
Ground Lead  
3
*
Mounting Bracket  
Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw  
(* ) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.  
3
44-EN  
   
USB cable connection  
USB memory Connection (sold separately)  
Insert a USB cable into the unit, and fix with a lock screw.  
Connect USB memory  
Connect USB memory to USB cable.  
USB cable  
USB memory  
USB Cable  
Remove USB memory  
Pull out USB memory squarely from the USB cable.  
USB cable  
iPod/iPhone Connection (sold separately)  
Connect USB cable to an iPod/iPhone with iPod Dock interface  
cable.  
USB memory  
When removing USB memory, pull it out straight.  
If sound is not output or USB memory is not recognized even when  
USB memory is connected, remove USB memory once, then connect  
it again.  
USB cable  
Change to a source other than the USB memory mode, then remove  
the USB memory. If the USB memory is removed in the USB memory  
mode, data may be damaged.  
iPod Dock interface Cable  
Portable Audio Player Connection (sold separately)  
Connect Portable audio player  
Connect the cable supplied with a Portable audio player to  
the USB cable.  
Remove the iPod/iPhone  
Remove the iPod/iPhone from the iPod Dock interface cable.  
USB cable  
After changing the unit to a source other than the iPod, remove the  
iPod/iPhone. If the iPod/iPhone is removed in the iPod mode, data  
may cause damage.  
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/iPhone.  
Before connecting the iPod/iPhone to this unit, set the EQ function of  
iPod/iPhone to OFF.  
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.  
Supplied cable for the Portable audio player  
Remove Portable audio player  
Disconnect the Portable audio player from the supplied  
player cable.  
Refer also to the Owner’s Manual of the Portable audio player.  
45-EN  
Connections  
Antenna  
Blue  
POWER ANT  
REMOTE TURN-ON  
AUDIO INTERRUPT IN  
ILLUMINATION  
To power antenna  
Blue/White  
To amplifier or equalizer  
To vehicle phone  
Pink/Black  
Orange  
To the instrument cluster illumination  
lead  
Red  
IGNITION  
BATTERY  
Ignition Key  
Yellow  
Black  
GND  
Battery  
Gray  
Speakers  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT FRONT  
Front right  
Gray/Black  
Violet/Black  
SPEAKER  
RIGHT REAR  
Rear right  
Rear left  
Violet  
Green  
SPEAKER  
LEFT REAR  
1
*
NORM  
EXT AP  
Green/Black  
White/Black  
SPEAKER  
LEFT FRONT  
Front left  
White  
To iPod/iPhone or USB memory/  
Portable audio player  
To BLUETOOTH INTERFACE  
CD Changer  
(Sold Separately)  
Speakers  
Rear Left  
Amplifier  
(Sold Separately)  
Rear Right  
Front Left  
Amplifier  
(Sold Separately)  
Front Right  
Amplifier  
(Sold Separately)  
Subwoofers  
1
* The system switch is located on the bottom of the unit.  
46-EN  
 
Antenna Receptacle  
Steering Remote Control Interface Connector  
To steering Remote control interface box.  
For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine  
dealer.  
Power Antenna Lead (Blue)  
Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna,  
if applicable.  
Rear Output/Input RCA Connectors  
It can be used as Rear Output or Input RCA Connectors.  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
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 Output/Input RCA Connectors  
It can be used as Front Output or Input RCA Connectors.  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)  
Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your  
amplifier or signal processor.  
Subwoofer RCA Connectors  
RED is right and WHITE is left.  
Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)  
Illumination Lead (Orange)  
Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)  
RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)  
This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument  
cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of  
the iDA-X305S to dim whenever the vehicle’s lights are  
turned on.  
BLUETOOTH Interface Connector  
Connect this to an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE  
(KCE-400BT).  
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.  
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 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.  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s  
battery.  
Ground Lead (Black)  
System Switch  
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.  
When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET,  
place this switch in the EXT AP position. When no device is  
connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.  
Power Supply Connector  
When the IMPRINT audio processor is connected, set to EXT AP  
position.  
Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch  
position.  
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)  
USB Connector  
Connect USB cable.  
USB cable  
Connect this to a USB memory/Portable audio player or to  
an iPod/iPhone. To use an iPod/iPhone, iPod Dock interface  
cable connection is required.  
Use the supplied USB cable. If a USB cable other than the supplied is  
used, correct performance cannot be guaranteed.  
Route the USB cable away from other cables.  
Ai-NET Connector  
Connect this to the output or input connector of another  
device (CD Changer, Equalizer, HD Radio™ TUNER  
MODULE, etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.  
Be sure to set “Setting the Connected Head Unit (MODEL SETUP)”  
to “DVD CHG”, when the DHA-S690 is connected.  
Interface adapter for iPod (KCA-420i) is not recommended for use  
with this product.  
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.  
47-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.  
C You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.  
PRODUCTS COVERED:  
D 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.  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship (parts  
and labor) in the product.  
HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES:  
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.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This Warranty does not cover the following:  
A Damage occurring during shipment of the product to Alpine  
for repair (claims must be presented to the carrier).  
B 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.  
C Damage caused by negligence, misuse, improper operation  
or failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner’s  
manual.  
D 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.  
E Service performed by an unauthorized person, company or  
association.  
F Any product which has the serial number defaced, altered or  
removed.  
G 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:  
H Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United  
States, Puerto Rico or Canada.  
I Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine  
Dealer.  
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.  
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:  
A 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.  
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
Should the product require service, please call the following  
number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center.  
CAR AUDIO  
NAVIGATION  
1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)  
1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357)  
B 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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