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 the iDA-X305S 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 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.
• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters
may not be correctly displayed.
CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.,
is lost while using this product.
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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.
• 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 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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Double Action
Encoder Operation
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
There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder.
Normal operation
Rotate the Double Action encoder to the left or right.
The adjust volume and scroll through a list of items.
Press the Double Action encoder.
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.
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Attaching
Getting Started
Double Action encoder
SOURCE
/ENTER
Accessory List
• Digital Media receiver........................................................1
• Power cable ........................................................................1
• USB cable ...........................................................................1
• iPod Dock interface cable .................................................1
• Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set
Turning Power On and Off
VIEW
(FUNCTION/SETUP)
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.
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.
Press and hold SOURCE for at least 2 seconds to turn
off the unit.
VIEW. The unit is
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
Detaching
1
Turn off the unit power.
2
Press (Release) at the lower left side until the
front panel pops out.
3
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
• 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.
Adjusting Volume
Rotate the Double Action encoder until the desired
sound is obtained.
Setting the Time and Calendar
1
Press and hold
2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select
“General”, and then press /ENTER.
BLUETOOTH General Display iPod XM*
SIRIUS* HD Radio* Audio
* 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.
(FUNCTION/SETUP)
for at least
.
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4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select year,
month, day, hour or minutes to be set.
5
Press /ENTER.
The year setting mode is activated, and the year blinks.
(When “year” is set)
6
Rotate the Double Action encoder to set year, and
then press /ENTER.
The setting for year is complete. (When “year” is set)
7
Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to set month, day, hour
and minutes.
8
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode.
• Pressing during the procedure will return to the previous mode.
Displaying the Calendar/Time
Press VIEW.
The calendar/time is displayed. Pressing VIEW again will
return to normal mode.
Radio
SOURCE
BAND
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-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.
Double Action encoder
TUNE/A.ME
/ENTER
VIEW
(PRESET)
• Selecting any tuner or iPod/iPhone function while in the clock
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
displayed. Refer to “Changing the Display (HD Radio mode only)”
(page 10).
• If an XM receiver is connected, the Auxiliary Data Field can be
displayed. Refer to “Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display”
(page 31).
• 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.
Controllable With Remote Control
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote
control sensor.
How to View the Display
<Radio screen display example>
1
2
3
1 Mode display
2 Preset number
3 Volume
4 Tuning mode
5 Frequency
6 Calendar/Time
4
5
6
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Remote control sensor
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
Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode.
2
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
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.
• “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
(Digital Seek)” (page 26).
1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.
2
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.
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.
Tuning to Preset Stations
1
Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed.
2
Press (PRESET).
The Preset screen is displayed.
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a
radio station.
4
Press /ENTER.
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency
of the station selected.
• 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
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
Rotate the 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.
• 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.
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
When multicast station is received, the program
number is displayed.
Program No.
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2
Press
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a
/ENTER
to display the Program Type screen.
program, and press /ENTER.
The selected program is received.
Program Service example:
Multicast Radio StationProgram No.Program Service
88.9MHzNo.1
88.9MHzNo.2SPS: Supplemental
88.9MHzNo.3SPS: Supplemental
88.9MHzNo.8SPS: Supplemental
MPS
: Main Program Service
Program Service
·
·
·
Program Service
Program Service
Changing the Display (HD Radio mode
only)
Press VIEW.
Every time VIEW is pressed changes the display.
Song title
Artist title
Album title
Frequency
* You can set a long or short HD Radio station name. Refer to “HD
Radio Station Call Setting (Station Call)” (page 26).
Station Call
*
Letter
Calendar/
Time
Song title
Artist title
Album title
Frequency
iPod/iPhone
SOURCE
Double Action encoder
/
When an iPod/iPhone is connected to the iDA-X305S by using the
proper cable, the controls on the iPod/iPhone are not functional.
• 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.
/ENTER
VIEW
About iPod/iPhone usable with this unit
• Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPod. Correct function
of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.
• For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see
Apple’s own document “Identifying iPod models” at
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353.
(FUNCTION/SETUP)
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How to View the Display
Searching for a desired Song/Title
1
2
5
3
4
6
7
8
1 Mode display
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
• When playback time reaches 100 minutes, “00’00” is displayed.
Playback
1
Press
2
Press or to select the desired song.
Return to the beginning of the current song:
Press .
Fast backward:
Press and hold .
Advance to the beginning of the next song:
Press .
Fast forward:
Press and hold .
3
To pause playback, press / .
Pressing / again will resume playback.
• 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
be changed by pressing or .
SOURCE
to switch to the iPod mode.
An iPod/iPhone can contain thousands of songs. The unit for this reason
can make various searches using the search function as shown below.
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 1Hierarchy 2Hierarchy 3Hierarchy 4
PlaylistsSongs——
ArtistsAlbumsSongs—
AlbumsSongs——
PodcastsEpisodes——
Audiobooks———
GenresArtistsAlbumsSongs
ComposersAlbumsSongs—
Songs———
• You can select your preferred search mode. Refer to “iPod/iPhone
Search Mode Setting” (page 26).
• For example, if the selected artist has only one album, the song
search mode is selected immediately, skipping the album search
mode.
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
Press /ENTER to activate the Menu Select mode.
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select
“Artists”, and then press /ENTER.
The artist search mode is activated and an artist name is
displayed.
3
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.
Pressing and holding /ENTER for at least 2 seconds will
play back all songs of the selected artist.
4
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select an
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.
5
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 for at least 2
seconds the search mode is canceled.
• In the search mode, pressing will return to the previous mode.
• 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/
Percent Skip Function/Alphabet Skip Function” (page 12).
• During the search mode, if you select All and press /ENTER, you
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.
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.
1
Press (FUNCTION/SETUP) repeatedly to
choose the desired mode.
The factory setting is set to the page skip function.
Page skip function Alphabets skip function
Percent skip function Page skip function
Page skip function:The list is skipped page by page.
Alphabet skip function:
Percent skip function:
2
Press in the outer ring and rotate the
encoder
A list is skipped to the next page, next alphabet or percent.
Percent skip display example
to the left or right.
The alphabet skip function is skipped to
the next alphabet such as from A to B, B
to C.
You can skip in reverse order such as B
to A by rotating the
encoder
to the left.
For example, 100 songs are stored in the
iPod/iPhone.
divided into 10 groups (0%, 10%, …
90%).
Double Action
These 100 songs are
Double Action
Search Position Memory
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 /E NTER in the search
mode, this album will be played back repeatedly. To go to the previous
or next Album, use the Up/Down function.
Indicator display
The display of the UP/DOWN indicator shows which item can be selected.
UP/DOWN
indicator
Playlist
Artist
Album
Podcast
Audiobook
Genre
Composer
Press in the outer ring and rotate the
encoder
Returns to the previous item.
Press in the outer ring and rotate the
encoder
Advances to the next item.
• 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
to the left.
to the right.
can be used to play other albums by that artist.
Double Action
Double Action
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
1
Press (FUNCTION/SETUP).
The Function screen is displayed.
2
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select
“Shuffle”, and press /ENTER.
The Shuffle mode is activated.
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the
Shuffle playback mode, and press /ENTER.
Shuffle Album
Song: If you select a song in the search
Off: Shuffle mode off.
4
Press .
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.
: An album in the iPod/iPhone is
selected at random, and is played
back in the album song order.
mode, all songs in the selected
mode are played back at random.
Random Play Shuffle All
Shuffle ALL plays all songs in the iPod/iPhone 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” (page 13).
• If Shuffle All is selected, the selected ones which are being played
back in the search mode are cancelled.
Repeat Play
1
Press (FUNCTION/SETUP).
The Function screen is displayed.
2
Press /ENTER.
The Repeat mode is activated.
3
Rotate the Double Action encoder to select
“Song”, and press /ENTER.
Repeat Song: A single song is repeatedly played
Off: Repeat mode 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 .
• Both the shuffle and repeat indicators that can be set are displayed,
only one song repeats.
back.
Changing the Display
Press VIEW.
*
Song title
Artist title
Album title
Song title
Artist title
Album title
* TAG information
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.
Artwork
Screen/
Song title
Calendar/
Clock
*
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