Alpine IDA-X305S, 68-13530Z42-A User Manual

Digital Media Receiver
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iDA-X305S
• OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
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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)
• 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
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3,
80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Alpine House
Phone 0870-33 33 763
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
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
Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-13530Z42-A
ENGLISH
Contents Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING ................................................. 4
CAUTION .................................................. 4
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 4
Double Action Encoder Operation
Normal operation ...............................................6
Alternate operation .............................................6
Getting Started
Accessory List .................................................. 7
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 7
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 7
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 7
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 7
Setting the Time and Calendar ......................... 7
Displaying the Calendar/Time .......................... 8
Radio
How to View the Display ................................. 8
Listening to Radio ............................................ 9
Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 9
Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 9
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 9
Receiving a Multicast Station
(HD Radio mode only) ................................. 9
Changing the Display
(HD Radio mode only) ............................... 10
iPod/iPhone
How to View the Display ............................... 11
Playback ......................................................... 11
Searching for a desired Song/Title ................. 11
Page Skip Function/Percent Skip Function/
Alphabet Skip Function .............................. 12
Search Position Memory ................................ 12
Up/Down Function ......................................... 12
Random Play Shuffle ..................................... 13
Random Play Shuffle All ................................13
Repeat Play .....................................................13
Changing the Display .....................................13
Pandora Radio (iPhone)
How to View the Display ................................14
Listening to Pandora .......................................14
“Thumbs” Feedback .......................................14
Searching for a Desired Station ......................15
Alphabet Search ...............................................15
Search by Date Added ......................................15
QuickMix ........................................................15
Bookmarking a Desired Song or Artist .......... 15
Changing the Display .....................................15
USB memory/Portable audio player/
Changer
How to View the Display ................................16
Playback ..........................................................17
Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional) ........... 17
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ...............17
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/down)
(MP3/WMA/AAC) ......................................17
Repeat Play .....................................................18
M.I.X. (Random Play) ....................................18
Searching for CD Track Number
(CD changer only) .......................................18
File/Folder Name Search
(Concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) ..................19
USB memory mode ..........................................19
Portable audio player mode ..............................19
MP3 Changer mode ..........................................19
About MP3/WMA/AAC .................................19
Sound Setting
Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/Balance
(Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between
Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat ...............21
Setting the Bass Control .................................21
Setting the Bass Center Frequency .............. 21
Setting the Bass Bandwidth .........................21
Setting the Treble Control ...............................22
Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................ 22
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF .......................... 22
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SETUP
BLUETOOTH Setting
Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection
(BLUETOOTH IN) ...................................... 23
General Setting
Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode) .........24
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching
(Calendar Type) ............................................24
Setting Daylight Saving Time
(Daylight Time) ............................................24
Connecting an MP3 Changer (Play Mode) ...... 24
Sound (Beep) Guide Function .........................24
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (Int Mute) ........... 24
Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices
(Int Audio) ....................................................24
Setting the Changer Name (CHG Name) ........24
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) .....................24
Setting the AUX+ Mode ..................................24
AUX+ Audio Level Adjustment
(AUX+ IN GAIN) ........................................ 24
Connecting to an External Amplifier
(Power IC) ....................................................25
Setting the Language (Language) ....................25
Demonstration (Demo) .................................... 25
Display Setting
Changing Lighting Color (Illumination) ..........25
Dimmer Control (Dimmer) ..............................25
Setting the Display Dimmer
(Dimmer Level) ............................................25
Scroll Setting (Text Scroll) ..............................25
Switching the Display Type (BGV Select) ...... 25
Setting the Wallpaper Color (BGV Color) .......25
Downloading the Wallpaper
(BGV Download) ......................................... 26
iPod/iPhone Setting
iPod/iPhone Search Mode Setting ...................26
HD Radio™ Setting (Only when HD Radio Tuner is connected)
HD Radio Station Call Setting
(Station Call) ................................................ 26
Digital Seek On/Off Setting (Digital Seek) ..... 26
Audio Setting
Storing the Audio Adjustment Level
(User Preset) .................................................26
Recalling the Audio Adjustment Level ............ 26
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF (MX) .........27
Setting the MX Level
(MX Level Adjustment) ...............................27
Subwoofer On and Off (Subwoofer) ................ 27
Setting the Subwoofer (Subwoofer System) ....27
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)
How to View the Display ................................27
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio
Receiver (Optional) ......................................28
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number .............28
Storing Channel Presets ..................................28
Receiving Stored Channels .............................28
Storing the desired Sports Team
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................28
Storing while receiving a game broadcast ...29
Game Alert Setup ........................................29
Storing the desired Song/Artist
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................29
Recalling the stored information
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................29
Canceling the stored Alert Memory
(SIRIUS only) ..............................................29
Search Function ...............................................30
Select the desired Category
(Category up/down) .....................................30
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from
SAT Radio ....................................................30
Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only) ..........30
Changing the Display ......................................31
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display ........31
IMPRINT Operation (Optional)
Changing MultEQ mode .................................32
Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode ......32
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF (MX) .....33
Setting the MX Level ...................................33
Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ) .................33
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF .......................33
Setting the Subwoofer System .....................33
Setting the Subwoofer Phase .......................33
Setting the Subwoofer Channel ...................33
Setting the Response Slope for the
High Range Speaker (Tweeter) ................33
Setting EQ mode ..........................................33
Setting the Filter type ...................................34
Setting the Time Correction Unit .................34
Sound Field Adjustment ..............................34
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve .......34
Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve ...........34
Adjusting the Time Correction .........................35
Adjusting the Crossover Settings .....................35
Storing and Recalling the Adjusted
Contents ........................................................36
About Time Correction ...................................37
About the Crossover ........................................38
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Information
In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 39
Specifications ................................................. 42
Installation and Connections
Warning .................................................. 43
Caution ................................................... 43
Precautions ............................................ 43
Installation ...................................................... 44
Connections .................................................... 46
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 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
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

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.
FM-1 FM-2 AM FM-1
3
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
DX (Distance mode) Local (Local mode) Manual (Manual mode) DX (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.
“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 Station Program No. Program Service
88.9MHz No.1
88.9MHz No.2 SPS: Supplemental
88.9MHz No.3 SPS: Supplemental
88.9MHz No.8 SPS: 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.
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 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 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 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353.
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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 1 Hierarchy 2 Hierarchy 3 Hierarchy 4
Playlists Songs
Artists Albums Songs
Albums Songs
Podcasts Episodes
Audiobooks
Genres Artists Albums Songs
Composers Albums Songs
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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