Alpine 68-09359Z83-B User Manual

Digital Media Receiver
R
iDA-X303
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FR
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
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 CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
• OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Phone 0870-33 33 763
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
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
ES
Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-09359Z83-B
ENGLISH
Contents Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING ................................................. 3
CAUTION .................................................. 3
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3
Double Action Encoder Operation
Getting Started
Accessory List .................................................. 6
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 6
Setting the Calendar ......................................... 7
Setting the Time ............................................... 7
Displaying the Calendar/Time .......................... 7
Radio
Listening to Radio ............................................ 8
Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 8
Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 8
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8
Frequency Search Function .............................. 9
Receiving a Multicast Station (HD Radio™
Reception) (HD Radio mode only) ............... 9
Changing the Display
(HD Radio mode only) ................................. 9
iPhone/iPod (Optional)
Playback ......................................................... 10
Searching for a desired Song/Title ................. 10
Percent Skip Function .................................... 11
Alphabet Skip Function .................................. 11
Up/Down Function ......................................... 12
Search Position Memory ................................ 12
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ....................... 12
Random Play Shuffle All ............................... 12
Repeat Play ..................................................... 12
Changing the Display ..................................... 12
USB memory/Portable audio player/
Changer (Optional)
BANK Function (USB memory) ....................13
Playback ..........................................................13
Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional) ........... 13
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ...............14
Repeat Play .....................................................14
M.I.X. (Random Play) ....................................14
Searching for CD Track Number
(CD changer only) .......................................15
Searching for a desired Song (USB memory/
Portable audio player) .................................15
File/Folder Name Search (MP3 Changer) ...... 15
Quick Search (changer) ..................................16
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/down)
(MP3/WMA/AAC) ......................................16
Changing the Display .....................................16
About MP3/WMA/AAC .................................17
Sound Setting
Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/Balance
(Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between
Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat ...............18
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF .......................... 18
Setting the Subwoofer System ........................18
Setting the Bass Control .................................19
Setting the Treble Control ...............................19
Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................ 19
Operating the External Audio Processor ........ 20
SETUP
Bluetooth Setting
Setting the Bluetooth Connection ....................21
Audio Setting (Only when external audio processor is connected)
Operating the External Audio Processor
(USER PRESET) ..........................................21
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF ....................21
Setting the MX Level .......................................21
Subwoofer On and Off .....................................21
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General Setting
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching
(CALENDAR) .............................................22
Setting the Clock Display (CLK MODE) ........ 22
Connecting an MP3 Changer
(PLAY MODE) ............................................ 22
Sound (Beep) Guide Function .........................22
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE) ...... 22
Setting the AUX+ Mode .................................. 22
Setting the AUX+ NAME Mode ......................22
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) .....................22
Setting the Changer Name ...............................22
Setting the External Digital Input
(DIGITAL AUX) .......................................... 22
Setting the AUX+ Level (AUX IN GAIN) ......22
Connecting to an External Amplifier
(POWER IC) ................................................22
Demonstration ..................................................23
Display Setting
Dimmer Control ............................................... 23
Scroll Type Setting ........................................... 23
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL) ......................23
iPod Setting
iPod Search Mode Setting ................................ 23
TUNER Setting (Only when HD/SAT receiver is connected)
HD Radio Station Call Setting .........................23
Digital Seek On/Off Setting .............................23
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio
Receiver (Optional) ..................................... 24
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number ............. 24
Storing Channel Presets .................................. 25
Receiving Stored Channels .............................25
Storing the desired Sports Team
(SIRIUS only) ............................................. 25
Storing the desired Song / Artist
(SIRIUS only) ............................................. 26
Recalling the stored information
(SIRIUS only) ............................................. 26
Canceling the stored Alert Memory
(SIRIUS only) ............................................. 26
Search Function ..............................................26
Quick Search Function ...................................27
Select the desired CATEGORY
(Category up/down) .....................................27
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from
SAT Radio ................................................... 27
Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only) ......... 27
Changing the Display .....................................28
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display
(XM only) .................................................... 28
IMPRINT Operation (Optional)
Changing MultEQ mode .................................29
Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode ......29
USER PRESET ............................................30
Storing the Audio Adjustment Level ...............30
Recalling the Audio Adjustment Level ............30
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF ...............30
Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ)
(FR-EQ) ....................................................30
Sound Field Adjustment ..............................30
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve .......30
Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve ...........31
Adjusting the Time Correction .........................31
Adjusting the Crossover Settings (X-OVER) ......31
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF .......................32
Setting the Subwoofer System .....................32
Setting the Subwoofer Phase .......................32
Setting the Subwoofer Channel
(SUBW CHANNEL) ................................32
Setting the Response Slope for the High
Range Speaker (TW Setup) ......................32
Setting EQ mode ..........................................32
Setting the Filter type ...................................32
Setting the Time Correction Unit
(TCR Parameter) ......................................33
Setting the MX Level ...................................33
About Time Correction ...................................34
About the Crossover ........................................35
About IMPRINT .............................................36
Information
In Case of Difficulty ........................................37
Specifications ..................................................40
Installation and Connections
Warning ...................................................41
Caution ...................................................41
Precautions ............................................41
Installation .......................................................42
Connections .....................................................44
LIMITED WARRANTY
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Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
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.
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.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.
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.

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.
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
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.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
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.
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.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.
Installation Location
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:
• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
Protecting the USB connector
• Only USB flash memory devices, iPhones/iPods or Portable audio players can be connected to the USB connector on this unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported.
• If the USB connector is used, be sure to connect it to the unit by using a USB extension cable (supplied). A USB hub is not supported.
• Depending on the type of memory connected, it may not be functional or not all of its functions are supported.
• The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3/ WMA/AAC.
• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters may not be correctly displayed.
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CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc., is lost while using this product.
On Handling USB Memory
• To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points. Read the USB memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly. Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal. Do not subject USB memory to excessive shock. Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in the water.
• 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.
• USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory
according to the terms of agreement.
• 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.
• 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. 7.1, 8, 9, 9.1, 9.2), 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.
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.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
“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.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
HD Radio™ and the HD and the HD Radio Ready logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”
“Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non­commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue­generation) 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”
Audyssey MultEQ XT is a registered trademark of Audyssey laboratories Inc.
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Double Action Encoder Operation

Double Action encoder
There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder.
Normal operation
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to the left or right.
To adjust volume and scroll through a list of items.
Alternate operation
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to the left or right.
When you release the Double Action encoder, the display changes.
Double Action encoder
Push
Depending on the situation, you can change an item or display. If you press and turn the Double Action encoder to the left or right, you can change items/displays continuously.
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Attaching

Getting Started

Double Action encoder
SOURCE
/ENTER

Accessory List

Digital Media receiver........................................................1
Power cable ........................................................................1
USB cable ...........................................................................1
Interface cable for iPod .....................................................1
Mounting sleeve.................................................................1
Carrying case.....................................................................1
Bracket key.........................................................................2
Screw (M5x8)......................................................................4
Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set

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 VIEW. The unit is also
automatically turned on if a USB memory/iPhone/iPod is connected.
Press and hold SOURCE for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.
The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.
FUNCTION/SETUP
VIEW
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.
2
Push the left side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit.
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.

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.
1
Turn off the unit power.
2
Press (Release) to remove the front panel.
3
Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Detaching
1
Turn off the unit power.
2
Press (Release) at the middle left side until the front panel pops out.
3
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
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.
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Adjusting Volume

Turn t h e Double Action encoder until the desired sound is obtained.

Setting the Calendar

Displaying the Calendar/Time

1
Press and hold FUNCTION/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.
2
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select the GENERAL mode, and then press
BT*1 AUDIO*2 GENERAL DISPLAY IPOD TUNER*3 BT
*1Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to
other than BT AUDIO.
*2Displayed only when an external audio processor is connected. For
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the external audio processor.
*3Only when HD Radio / SAT Radio receiver is connected.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select CALENDAR ADJ, and then press
4
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to set year.
5
Press /ENTER.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 above to set month, day.
7
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
Pressing during the procedure will return to the previous mode.
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
/
ENTER.
/
ENTER.
Press VIEW.
The calendar/time is displayed. Pressing VIEW again will return to normal mode.
09/ 01 /01
12:00
If an HD Radio Tuner is connected, text information can be displayed. Refer to (page 9).
If an XM receiver is connected, the Auxiliary Data Field can be displayed. Refer to only)” (page 28).
Controllable With Remote Control
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor.
“Changing the Display (HD Radio mode only)”
“Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display (XM

Setting the Time

1
Press and hold seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode
2
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select the GENERAL mode, and then press
BT*1 AUDIO*2 GENERAL DISPLAY IPOD TUNER*3 BT
*1Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to
other than BT AUDIO.
*2Displayed only when an external audio processor is connected. For
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the external audio processor.
*3Only when HD Radio / SAT Radio receiver is connected.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select CLK ADJ, and then press
4
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to set hour.
5
Press /ENTER.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 above to set minutes.
7
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
Pressing during the procedure will return to the previous mode.
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
FUNCTION/SETUP
/
ENTER.
for at least 2
.
/
ENTER.
Remote control sensor
Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box
You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.
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Radio

Double Action encoder
FUNCTION/SETUP
BAND
SOURCE
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.
iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on HD Radio stations with your new iDA-X303 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.
TUNE/A.ME
/ENTER

Listening to Radio

HD Radio signals can be received if the HD Radio TUNER MODULE (TUA-T500HD) is connected. While receiving HD Radio signals, the unit can automatically switch between the analog and digital signal.
1
Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode.
PRESET
VIEW

Presetting Stations Manually

1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory.
2
Press PRESET.
The Preset screen is displayed.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select the preset number.
4
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.

Presetting Stations Automatically

1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.
2
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.
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. When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.
If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.
FM1 FM2 AM FM1
3
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode) (Blank) (Manual mode) DX SEEK (Distance mode)
The initial mode is Distance mode.
Distance mode:
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).
Local mode:
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).
Manual mode:
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).
4
Press or to tune in the desired station.
Holding down or will change the frequency continuously.
When DIGITAL SEEK is ON, SEEK UP/DOWN only stops on digital
broadcasts with the HD Radio connected. Refer to “Digital Seek On/ Off Setting” (page 23).

Tuning to Preset Stations

1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed.
2
Press PRESET.
The Preset screen is displayed.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select a radio station.
4
Press /ENTER.
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency of the station selected.
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Frequency Search Function

You can search for a radio station by its frequency.
1
Press /ENTER in Radio mode to activate Frequency search mode.
2
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select the desired frequency.
*
3
Press /ENTER to receive the selected frequency.
* Operation is not required during HD Radio reception.
Press in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be
canceled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

Changing the Display (HD Radio mode only)

Press VIEW.
Every time VIEW is pressed changes the display.
Band No. Frequency
Song title Album title
Station Station Call Letter
Calendar Clock
*
Song title Artist title
Band No. Frequency

Receiving a Multicast Station (HD Radio™ Reception) (HD Radio mode only)

Multicasting which is the Ability to broadcast multiple program streams over a single FM frequency thereby increasing the amount and diversity of content choices. A maximum of eight multicast station channels can be selected on this unit.
1
When multicast station is received, the program number is displayed, and
indicator lights up.
Program No.
FM1-2
88.7
2
Press FUNCTION/SETUP to display the Program Type screen.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select a program, and press
The selected program is received.
/ENTER.
Program No.
FM1-3
* You can set a long or short HD Radio station name. Refer to “HD
Radio Station Call Setting” (page 23).
88.7
Program Service example:
Multicast Radio Station Program No. Program Service
88.7 1
88.7 2 SPS: Sub-program Service
88.7 3 SPS: Sub-program Service
88.7 8 SPS: Sub-program Service
MPS
: Main Program Service
·
·
·
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iPhone/iPod
Double Action encoder
SOURCE
/
/ENTER
(Optional)
FUNCTION/SETUP
VIEW

Playback

1
Press SOURCE to switch to the USB IPOD mode.
2
Press or to select the desired song.
Return to the beginning of the current song:
Press .
Fast backward through current song:
Press and hold .
Advance to the beginning of the next song:
Press .
Fast forward through current song:
Press and hold .
An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit by using the Interface cable for iPod (supplied). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional.
Internet and telephone functions of iTouch or iPhone, ect., can also
be used when connecting to the unit. However, using these functions will stop or pause the playing songs, at this time do not operate the unit to avoid a malfunction.
If you connect an iPhone to this unit, it can be used as an iPod. If you
use iPhone as a hands-free phone, you need the optional Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).
About iPhones/iPods usable with this unit
The unit can be used with the fifth generation and above iPod, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, the first generation iPod nano, the second generation iPod nano or the third generation iPod nano only. iPod Shuffle cannot be used, however.
Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock connector cannot be connected to the unit.
The unit can be used with the following iPhones/iPods.
iPhone 3G (version 2.0) iPhone (version 1.1.4) iPod touch (version 1.0.4) iPod classic (version 1.1.1) iPod nano (3rd generation) (version 1.1) iPod nano (2nd generation) (version 1.1.3) iPod with video (version 1.2.3) iPod nano (1st generation) (version 1.3.1)
For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see Apple’s own document “Identifying iPod models” at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353
This unit does not support iPhone/iPod’s video playback function, even using a video-compatible cable.
If the unit is used with versions of iTunes earlier than 7.6, correct function and performance are not guaranteed.
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To pause playback, press / .
Pressing / again will resume playback.
If a song is playing on the iPhone/iPod when it is connected to this
unit, it will continue playing after the connection.
An episode or audiobook may have several chapters, the chapter can
be changed by pressing
or .

Searching for a desired Song/Title

An iPhone/iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs organized in playlists, this unit can use these to ease song searches.
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.
Hierarchy 1 Hierarchy 2 Hierarchy 3 Hierarchy 4
PLAYLISTS SONG
ARTISTS* ALBUM* SONG
ALBUMS* SONG
PODCASTS EPISODE
AUDIOBOOKS
GENRES* ARTIST* ALBUM* SONG
COMPOSERS* ALBUM* SONG
SONGS
You can select your preferred search mode. Refer to “iPod Search
Mode Setting” (page 23).
For example: Searching by Artist name
The following example explains how an ARTISTS search is performed. Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs.
1
Press /ENTER to activate the Menu Select mode.
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2
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select the ARTISTS, and then press
The artist search mode is activated and artists names are displayed.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select the desired Artist, and then press
The album search mode is activated and albums names are displayed.
/ENTER.
/ENTER.
4
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select an album, and then press
The song search mode is activated and songs names are displayed.
5
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select a song and press
The selected song is played back.
While in the search mode, if you press and hold for at least 2
seconds the search mode is canceled.
In the search mode, pressing will return to the previous mode.
When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be
canceled.
“NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected
playlist in the PLAYLISTS search mode.
“NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the
iPhone/iPod in the PODCASTS search mode.
“NO A-BOOK” will be displayed if there is no audiobook data in the
iPhone/iPod in AUDIOBOOKS search mode.
If the iPod’s name is selected in the Playlist Search mode and
/ENTER is pressed, all songs in the iPhone/iPod are searchable.
If you press and hold /ENTER for at least 2 seconds, all songs in the iPhone/iPod are played back beginning from the first song listed.
The display “NO SUPPORT” is scrolled if text information is not
compatible with this unit.
After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “*”, press and hold
/ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the
iPhone/iPod or selected search mode.
If percent skip function is activated in the search mode, a search can
be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. For details,
“Percent Skip Function” on page 11.
refer to
If Alphabet Skip Function is activated in the search mode, a search
can be made quickly by Alphabet skip function to find the desired artist or song, etc. For details, refer to page 11.
In the search mode, you can scroll the page by pressing and turning
the Double Action encoder.
If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
/ENTER.
/ENTER.
“Alphabet Skip Function” on

Percent Skip Function

The unit is provided with a percent skip function for effective searching. When you use this function in the search mode, you can quickly search an artist or a song, etc. If there are 100 songs in your iPhone/iPod, they are divided into 10 groups using percentages (shown below).
Number of
song
10th
%
10 %
20 %
...
50 %
...
80 %
...
100 %
* You can select to show a percentage of the total stored songs, in 10%
steps.
song
20th
song
All 100 songs
... 50th
song
... 80th
song
... 100th
song
1
Press FUNCTION/SETUP repeatedly to choose the percent skip mode.
Alphabet skip function Percent skip function Normal search mode Alphabet skip function
2
Press and turn the Double Action encoder.
Each turn of the Double Action encoder to the right will jump 10%, 20% and 100% in ascending order. Each turn of the Double Action encoder to the left will jump 100%, 90% and 10% in descending order.
Scroll bar display example (if 50% is shown)
scroll bar

Alphabet Skip Function

The initial skip function is skipped to the next number, symbol or letter such as from A to B, B to C. You can skip in reverse order such as B to A by turning the Double Action encoder to the left.
1
In the search mode, press FUNCTION/SETUP repeatedly to choose the alphabet skip mode.
Alphabet skip function Percent skip function Normal search mode Alphabet skip function
2
Press and turn the Double Action encoder.
A list is skipped to the next page or next number, symbol or letter.
If the Double Action encoder is pressed and turned to the left or
right, the display continuously changes.
The Alphabet Skip Function in the song search mode is available
only when a song search is selected on the Menu select screen.
Titles are listed alphabetically, and can be skipped every 200 titles. If
there are fewer than 200 titles, titles beginning with the next alphabetical character are selected.
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Up/Down Function

Random Play Shuffle All

If you select an album and press and hold /ENTER in the search mode, this album will be played back repeatedly. To go to the previous or next Album, use the Up/Down function.
Press and turn the Double Action encoder to the left.
Returns to the previous item.
Press and turn the Double Action encoder to the right.
Advances to the next item.
If you do not perform a search or only search for a song name or
audiobook, this function is not valid.
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.
This function is inactive during shuffle playback.
This function is available in USB/Portable audio player mode.

Search Position Memory

During iPhone/iPod playback, you can quickly return to the last­selected hierarchy level in the search mode.
1
Press .
The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode is displayed.

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)

1
Press FUNCTION/SETUP.
2
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select M I X, and press
The Shuffle mode is activated.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select the M I X (Shuffle) playback mode, and press
/ENTER.
M I X ALBUM : An album in the iPhone/iPod is
SONG : If you select a song in the search
OFF : Shuffle mode off.
4
Press FUNCTION/SETUP.
The songs will be played back in random sequence.
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode.
To cancel, select OFF in the above procedure.
Shuffle Album/Shuffle Song works the same way as iPhone/iPod
Shuffle Albums/Shuffle Songs.
/ENTER.
selected at random, and is played back in the album song order.
mode, all songs in the selected mode are played back at random.
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPhone/iPod randomly.
1
Press /ENTER.
The Menu Select screen is displayed.
2
Press /ENTER while selecting SHUFFLE ALL.
The indicator lights, and the songs will be played back in random sequence.
To cancel, set the Shuffle mode to OFF. Refer to “Random Play
Shuffle (M.I.X.)” (page 12).
If SHUFFLE ALL is selected, the selected ones which are being
played back in the search mode are canceled.

Repeat Play

1
Press FUNCTION/SETUP.
The Function screen is displayed.
2
Press /ENTER.
The Repeat mode is activated.
3
Turn t h e Double Action encoder to select REPEAT SONG, and press
REPEAT SONG : A single song is repeatedly played
OFF : Repeat mode off.
4
Press FUNCTION/SETUP.
The song is repeatedly played back.
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the unit returns to
normal mode.
To cancel, select OFF in the above procedure.
During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing
or .
back.
/ENTER.

Changing the Display

Press VIEW.
1
1
Tra ck N o.
Elapsed Time
Calendar Clock
*1TAG information
“ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG” is displayed if there is no tag information.
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 this unit.
Song Name*1
Artist Name
Tra c k N o .
Elapsed Time
*
1
Song Name*
Album Name*
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USB memory/Portable audio player/Changer (Optional)

SOURCE
BAND
If a USB memory device/Portable audio player or changer is connected to the unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files can be played back.
In the USB mode, when this unit is reset, ACC is switched from OFF
to ON, or when the USB is connected to this unit, “BANKING” is displayed for several seconds.
Using the USB Memory Banking Function
1. What is a Bank?
A bank is a unit of up to 1,000 songs, which is stored in memory. “Banking” refers to the grouping of songs available in USB memory, in banks of 1,000 songs each.
2. About Banking
While a bank is being built up, “BANKING” is displayed. Banking occurs whenever a USB memory device is connected or after power to the head unit turns on. It can take anywhere from a few seconds to up to 10 minutes for banking to complete. This depends on the number of files and folders in USB memory.
3. Available operations while Banking
• Search functions, such as album search or tag information (artist display, etc.) are available. However, during Banking, the information display changes so the VIEW operation is not available.
• With a song playing, Regular fast-forwarding and next song selection is available.
• While Banking, the song playback order may differ from the song order in the USB memory device.

BANK Function (USB memory)

Double Action encoder
/
/ENTER
FUNCTION/SETUP
PRESET
VIEW
1
Press PRESET.
The BANK selection mode is displayed.
2
Turn t h e Double Action encoder.
Select the desired BANK. You can scroll the page by pressing and turning the Double Action encoder.
3
Press /ENTER.
Each operation can be performed in the selected bank.
Even if the files are contained in the same folder, they may be saved
as different BANK.

Playback

1
Press SOURCE to select the USB AUDIO or CHANGER mode.
2
Press or to select the desired track (file).
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):
Press .
Fast backward:
Press and hold .
Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):
Press .
Fast forward:
Press and hold .
When a Portable audio player is connected, fast-forwarding/fast-
reversing is not available.
3
To pause playback, press / .
Pressing / again will resume playback.
WMA format files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management), AAC format files that have been purchased from the iTunes Store and files that are copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be played back on this unit.
The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.
If there is tag information, artist name/album name/track name is
displayed.
ID3 tag/WMA tag
If an MP3/WMA/AAC file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed (e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other tag data is ignored.
“NO SUPPORT” is displayed when text information is not
compatible with this unit.
Before disconnecting USB memory, be sure to change to another
source or set to pause.
This unit has a BANK function that automatically divides every 1,000 songs stored in USB memory into individual banks to make searching and playing back a song easier. A maximum of 1,000 songs for one bank can be stored according to the order stored in USB memory. A maximum of 10 banks (10,000 songs) can be recognized. BANK1 (songs 1 to 1,000) is set as the default. If you want to search beyond 1,000 songs, perform the following operation to select a different bank.
BANK No. Song number
BANK1 1~1,000
BANK2 1,001~2,000
...
BANK10 9,001~10,000
...

Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional)

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. See “Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)” on page 14 for selecting the CD Changers.
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.
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