Alpine ICS-X7HD Owners Manual

IN-DASH APP RECEIVER

ICS-X7HD

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

777 Supertest Road, Toronto,

Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

68-21057Z34-A

ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.

1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, Ota-ku,

Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN

Phone: 03-5499-4531

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 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,

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.

Germany

Phone 089-32 42 640

Alpine House

Phone 0870-33 33 763

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

ENGLISH

Contents Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING ................................................. 7

CAUTION .................................................. 7

NOTICE ..................................................... 8

Features

Home Screen and Favorites ............................ 10

Switching Between Simple Mode and Info

Mode ........................................................... 10

Using the Media View button ......................... 11

Using the Media Control buttons ................... 11

Easy-to-touch UP/DOWN switch .................. 11

Getting Started

Accessory List ................................................ 12

Location of Controls ...................................... 12

Touch Operation ............................................. 12

Turning Power On or Off ............................... 13

Turning the System On ................................... 13

Initial System Start-Up ................................... 13

Adjusting the Volume ..................................... 13

Lowering Volume Quickly ............................. 13

Using the Home Screen .................................. 14

Displaying the Home Screen ...................... 14

Switching the Home Screen Page ............... 14

Customizing the Home Screen ................... 14

Using the Favorites Menu .............................. 15

Display the Favorites Menu ........................ 15

Customizing the Favorites Menu ................ 15

Switching Between Simple Mode & Info

Mode ........................................................... 16

Selecting an Item in a List .............................. 16

About the Indicator Display ........................... 16

Radio/HD Radio™/RBDS

Listening to the Radio .................................... 17

Presetting Stations Manually .......................... 18

Presetting Stations Automatically .................. 18

Tuning to Preset Stations ................................18

Forced Analog Mode ......................................18

Receiving a Multicast

(HD Radio Mode only) ................................18

Storing the Tag Information

(HD Radio Mode only) ................................19

Displaying Radio Text

(HD Radio/RBDS Mode only) ....................19

PTY (Program Type) Tuning

(RBDS Mode only) ......................................19

About the Feature Logos .................................19

Setup

Audio Setup

Audio Setup Operation ...................................20

Setting the Balance/Fader/Subwoofer .............20

Adjusting the Balance/Fader .......................20

Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF .......................20

Adjusting the Subwoofer Level ...................20

Setting the Subwoofer Phase .......................20

Setting the Volume for Each Application .......21

Setting the MX (Media Xpander) ...................21

Equalizer Presets (Bass Max EQ) ...................21

Download Sound Setting ................................22

Setting Defeat ................................................. 22

Adjusting the Time Correction

(Time Correction) ........................................22

Adjusting the Crossover Settings

(X-OVER) ....................................................22

Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve

(Parametric EQ) ...........................................23

About Time Correction ...................................24

About the Crossover .......................................25

Display Setup

Display Setup Operation .................................25

Switching Display Modes ............................26

Adjusting the Live Contrast .........................26

Selecting the Visual EQ Mode

(Factory’s setting) .....................................26

Adjusting Brightness ...................................26

Adjusting Color of Picture ...........................26

Adjusting Tint of Picture .............................26

Adjusting Image Contrast ............................26

Adjusting Picture Quality ............................26

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Saving and Calling the Adjusted Picture

Quality ..................................................... 27

General Setup

General Setup Operation ................................ 27

Date/Time Setting ........................................... 28

Setting of Calendar Display Pattern

Switching ................................................. 28

Setting the Clock Display ............................28

Setting the Time .......................................... 28

Setting the Daylight Saving Time ............... 28

Language Setting ............................................ 28

Setting the Scroll .........................................28

Format Settings ........................................... 28

Setting the Menu Language ........................ 28

About ICS-X7HD ...........................................28

Displaying the Product Information ............ 28

Checking the DivX

Initializing the System .................................29

BLUETOOTH Setting .................................... 29

Setting the BLUETOOTH On/Off .............. 29

Setting the BLUETOOTH Device ............... 29

Automatic Connection Setting .................... 29

Setting the Passcode ....................................30

Changing the Character Code of the Phone

Book .........................................................30

Key Sound Feedback ......................................30

Adjusting the Operating Sound ................... 30

Screen/LED Customize ..................................30

Setting the Brightness of the

Backlighting .............................................30

Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Lighting at

Night ........................................................ 30

Changing the Color of the Home Button .... 30

Adjusting the Minimum Level of

Backlight ..................................................30

Switching the Display Color ....................... 30

Adjusting the Touch Panel .......................... 31

Application Setup

Application Setup Operation .......................... 31

Camera Setting ............................................... 32

Setting the Camera Input .............................32

Adjusting the Rear Camera Guide .............. 32

Setting the AUX Camera Signal Input ........ 32

Setting the Camera Interrupt ....................... 32

AUX Setting ...................................................33

Setting the AUX Mode ................................ 33

Setting the AUX3 ........................................33

Phone Setting .................................................. 34

Setting Received Calls Automatically ......... 34

Registration ............... 29

Selecting the Output Speaker ...................... 34

Adjusting the Caller Volume ....................... 34

Adjusting the Microphone Level ................. 34

Adjusting the Ring Tone Volume ................ 34

SiriusXM Setting ............................................ 34

Setting the Managing Artist, Song and Sports

Team Alerts .............................................. 34

Setting the Favorite Sports Team Alerts ...... 35

Setting the Parental Lock ............................35

Setting the Signal Strength Information ...... 35

BLUETOOTH Pandora

Aha Setting ..................................................... 35

Setting the Presets View ..............................35

MirrorLink™ Setting ......................................36

Media Control button Setup ........................ 36

Setting .................... 35

BLUETOOTH Operation

Setup Before Using ......................................... 37

About BLUETOOTH .................................. 37

About the Hands-Free Phone ...................... 37

Before Using BLUETOOTH .......................37

Connecting a BLUETOOTH Device .............. 37

Disconnecting the BLUETOOTH

Connection ...............................................37

Changing the Connecting BLUETOOTH

Device .......................................................... 37

Hands-Free Phone Control

Answering a Call ............................................ 38

Adjusting Ringtone Volume ........................38

Hanging up the Telephone ..............................38

Calling ............................................................ 38

Dialling a Number In Call History .............. 38

Dialling a Number In the Phone Book ........ 38

Entering a Phone Number to Make a

Call ...........................................................38

Using Short Cut Dialling to Make a Call .... 39

Redial Function ........................................... 39

Operations During a Conversation ................. 39

Adjusting the Speech Volume ..................... 39

Changing the Voice Output .........................39

DTMF (Touch-Tone) Function .................... 39

Phone Book Function .....................................39

Synchronizing the Phone Book ................... 39

Adding the Phone Book ..............................40

Deleting the Phone Book Entries ................ 40

Percent Search Function ..............................40

Assigning as a Short Cut Dialling Number .... 41

Call Waiting Function ..................................... 41

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BLUETOOTH Audio

Playback .......................................................... 42

Repeat Play ..................................................... 42

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 43

Selecting Groups ............................................. 43

Search Function ..............................................43

Parental Lock Function ...................................52

Using Jump Memory and Jump Recall

Function .......................................................52

Storing the Tag Information ............................53

USB Memory (Optional)

USB Audio

Auxiliary Device (Optional)

Operating Auxiliary Devices (Optional) ........ 44

Operating an External DVD Player ................ 44

Change to the External DVD Mode ............ 44

About the DVD Operation Screen ............... 45

Operating an External DVD Changer ............. 45

Change to the External DVD Changer

Mode ........................................................45

About the DVD Changer Operation

Screen .......................................................46

Operating the Mobile Digital TV Receiver

(DVB-T) ...................................................... 46

Changing to the Mobile Digital TV Receiver

(DVB-T) Mode ........................................46

About the DVB-T Operation Screen ........... 46

Camera Operation (Optional)

Rear Camera Operation ..................................47

Displaying the Rear View Video while the Car

is in Reverse ............................................. 47

Guide Display ON/OFF Setting .................. 47

Adjusting the Caution Display Location ..... 47

About the Rear Camera Guide ........................ 47

Other Camera Operation .................................49

About the Adjustment of the Caution Display

Location ...................................................49

Calibration when Connected to

HCE-C305R ................................................ 49

SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Optional)

Receiving Channels with the SiriusXM

Tuner ........................................................... 50

Checking the SiriusXM Radio ID Number .... 50

Tuning Channels by Category ........................50

Storing Channel Presets .................................. 51

Tuning Channels Using Presets ...................... 51

Search Function ..............................................51

Direct Channel Tuning .................................... 51

Storing the Desired Song/Artist ......................52

Receiving and Tuning to an Alert ................... 52

Replay Function .............................................. 52

Playback ..........................................................54

Repeat Play .....................................................55

Random Play (M.I.X.) .................................... 55

Random Play (M.I.X. ALL) ........................... 55

Searching for a Desired Song ......................... 55

File/Folder Name Search .............................55

Tag Search ................................................... 56

Direct Up/Down Function .............................. 56

Select the Desired Folder (Folder up/down) ... 56

About MP3/WMA/AAC .................................56

USB Video

Playback ..........................................................58

Stopping Playback (PRE STOP) .................... 58

Stopping Playback ..........................................59

Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing ....................... 59

Finding the Beginnings of Files ...................... 59

Playing Still Frames (Pausing) ....................... 59

Selecting Folders ............................................59

Repeat Playback ............................................. 59

Searching for a Desired Video File ................. 60

Folder Name Search mode .......................... 60

File Name Search mode ..............................60

Switching the Audio Tracks ...........................60

Switching the Subtitles

(Subtitle Language) .....................................60

About DivX

.................................................. 60

iPod/iPhone (Optional)

Playback ..........................................................62

Searching for a Music File .............................. 62

Searching for a Desired Video File ................. 62

Percent Search Function ................................. 63

Alphabet Skip Function ..................................63

Direct Up/Down Function .............................. 63

Search Position Memory ................................63

Repeat Play .....................................................63

Random Play (Shuffle) ...................................64

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Random Play (Shuffle All) ............................. 64

Displaying in Cover Flow ............................... 64

Changing to App Direct ..................................64

Pandora® Internet Radio (Optional)

Listening to Pandora® ..................................... 65

iPhone Pandora BLUETOOTH Pandora

“Thumbs” Feedback ....................................... 66

Searching for a Desired Station ...................... 66

Creating a New Station ................................... 66

QuickMix ........................................................66

Bookmarking a Desired Track or Artist ......... 66

......................................... 65

.............................65

Aha (Optional)

Operating Aha ................................................. 67

“Like/Dislike” Feedback ................................67

Recall the Previous Station ............................. 67

Content Search Function ................................68

15 sec rewind/30 sec skip ............................... 68

MirrorLink™ Operation (Optional)

DISCLAIMER ................................................ 69

Using MirrorLink™ ........................................ 69

Displaying the Mirror Mode ....................... 70

Displaying the Car Mode ............................70

Displaying the Navigation Mode ................ 70

Displaying the Music Application Mode .... 70

LIMITED WARRANTY

Information

Product Software Update ................................71

In Case of Difficulty .......................................71

If this Message Appears ................................. 71

Specifications .................................................. 74

Installation and Connections

Warning .................................................. 75

Caution ................................................... 75

Precautions ............................................ 75

Installation ......................................................76

Connections ....................................................79

System Example ............................................. 81

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Operating Instructions

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING

WARNING

FUSES.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

WARNING

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

INSTALL THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY SO THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT WATCH TV/VIDEO UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED.

It is dangerous (and illegal in many states) for the driver to watch TV/Video while driving a vehicle. Installing this product incorrectly enables the driver to watch TV/Video while driving. This may cause a distraction, preventing the driver from looking ahead, thus causing an accident. The driver or other people could be severely injured.

DO NOT WATCH VIDEO WHILE DRIVING.

Watching the video may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

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.

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.

DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.

Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.

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.

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.

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 SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

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NOTICE

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 +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C (+32°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.

Installation Location

Make sure the ICS-X7HD will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Operation of some of the functions of this unit is very complex. Because of this, it was deemed necessary to place these functions into a special screen. This will restrict operation of these functions to times when the vehicle is parked. This ensures the focus of the driver’s attention will be on the road and not on the ICS-X7HD. This has been done for the safety of the driver and passengers. Setup operations cannot be made if the car is moving. The car must be parked and the parking brake must be engaged for the procedure described in the Owner’s Manual to be valid. The warning “Unable to operate while driving.” will be displayed if any attempts are made to perform these operations while driving.

• The ICS-X7HD draws minimal current even when its power switch is

turned off. If the switched power (ignition) lead of the ICS-X7HD is connected directly to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery, the battery may be discharged. An SPST (Single-Pole, Single-Throw) switch (sold separately) can be added to simplify this procedure. Then, you can simply place it in the OFF position when you leave the vehicle. Turn the SPST switch back ON before using the ICS-X7HD. For connecting the SPST switch, refer to the “Connection Diagram of SPST Switch (sold separately)” (page 78). If the power (ignition) lead is unswitched, it must be disconnected from the battery post should the vehicle be left unused for an extended period of time.

CAUTION

Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc., is lost while using this product.

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 protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management), cannot be played back on this unit. These include AAC formatted files purchased from the iTunes Store and WMA or other files with some form of copyright protection.

• 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 application to something other than USB, then remove the USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.

Protecting the USB connector

• Only an iPod/iPhone, USB memory or Mobile Phone 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.

• The video file format that can be played back on the unit is

DivX

• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed. Certain, special characters may not be correctly displayed.

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• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, 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. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of

• DivX Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

• The BLUETOOTH trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license.

• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licenced 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”

• Pandora and the Pandora logo are registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Due to music licensing restrictions, the Pandora radio service is only available in the United States. This device will control Pandora when connected to a compatible iPhone.

• HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

• BlackBerry related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.

• Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

• This device will control Pandora when connected to a

compatible Android™ or BlackBerry access to the internet, and the latest version of the Pandora application installed.

• aha, the Aha logo, and the Aha trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, used with permission.

word mark and logos are registered

, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and

phone that has Bluetooth,

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Features

Home Screen and Favorites

You can easily switch to the application of your choice from the Home Screen or Favorites. The Home Screen displays icons for applications usable with this unit. Favorites is a shortcut function that displays up to 4 icons on the screen you are using. The icon layout is customizable for your convenience.

Home button

Touch the Home button.

Press the Home button.

Touch an application icon to switch to that application.

Home Screen (see page 14)

Favorites (see page 15)

Switching Between Simple Mode and Info Mode

The media screen display has two options to select from, Simple or Info mode. Info mode has additional operation buttons in the display.

Tou c h .

Simple mode

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Info mode

Using the Media View button

You can switch between the Navigation screen and the main screen for the current media source with just one touch.

Media View button

Press .

Media screen

Using the Media Control buttons

For operations like moving up or down between songs, in addition to using the operation buttons displayed on the screen, you can also use the Media Control buttons on the unit itself. This allows you to press a Media Control button to select a song even if the main screen for the media is not being displayed. The operation of the Media Control buttons may change depending on the media you are using. A guide will display on the screen to show which switch controls what function. In this owner’s manual, when the Media Control button guide and the onscreen button display are the same, only onscreen button operations are described.

Guide display

Media Control buttons 1

Media Control buttons 3 Media Control buttons 2

Easy-to-touch UP/DOWN switch

UP/DOWN buttons are displayed with large arrows on either side of the screen.

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Getting Started

Accessory List

• ICS-X7HD ............................................................................1

• Power cable.........................................................................1

• Mounting sleeve ..................................................................1

• Bracket key..........................................................................2

• Flush head screw (M5x8) ....................................................6

• Screw (M5x8).......................................................................8

• Face plate............................................................................1

• AUX/PRE OUT cable ...........................................................1

• Remote Out/Reverse cable .................................................1

• USB extension cable (I type) ...............................................1

• Microphone ..........................................................................1

• Owner’s Manual .............................................................1 set

Location of Controls

Media Control button 1/2/3

This action varies according to the Audio/Visual application. (Track Up/Down, PLAY/PAUSE, Fast reverse/Fast forward, etc)

MUTE button

Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.

Optional Remote Control Interface Box

This unit is operable using the vehicle’s secondary radio controls. An Alpine Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is required. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.

Controllable with Remote Control

This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor.

About the button descriptions used in this Owner’s Manual

The buttons found on the face of the unit are expressed in bold (e.g. Home/ ). The buttons found on the touch-screen display are shown in bold within brackets, [ ] (e.g. []).

Touch Operation

You can operate the system by using the touch panel on the screen.

• Be sure to touch the onscreen button lightly with the pad of your

finger to protect the display.

• If you touch a button and there is no reaction, remove your finger

from the display once, and try again.

• Onscreen buttons that cannot be operated appear dull in color.

Home/C button

Touch the Home button to call up Favorites. Press the Home button to call up the Home Screen. Press and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn the power off.

Remote Sensor

Point the remote control transmitter towards the remote sensor within a range of 2 meters.

/ button

Press to adjust the volume.

RESET switch

The system of this unit is reset.

(Media View) button

• When using the Navigation system: Pressing toggles between the Navigation screen and Audio/Visual screen.

• When not using the Navigation system: If appears on the screen, pressing the button will close the screen in the same way as touching [].

Common onscreen buttons

[]:Returns to the previous screen. Depending on the

function, this button may cancel the operations performed on the screen.

[]:Closes the window.

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Turning Power On or Off

Initial System Start-Up

Some of this unit’s functions cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. Be sure to stop your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake, before attempting these operations.

Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

The system turns on.

• When turned on, the system displays the last mode screen that was displayed before the ignition key was turned off. For example, if the unit is in radio mode when ignition is turned off, it will remain in radio mode when ignition is turned back on.

Press and hold the Home/C button for at least 5 seconds to turn the power off.

• The unit can be turned on by pressing any button.

• The ICS-X7HD is a precision device. Careful handling of the unit

should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

Turning the System On

With the Alpine system, when the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the opening screen will be automatically displayed.

When the system is used for the first time, the language selection menu is displayed. There are 15 languages to choose from. Touch [] or [] to scroll the list, and then touch the desired language.

Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc.

Turn off the unit power.

Press RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.

RESET switch

Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume by pressing or .

Volume decreases/increases continuously by pressing and holding or . Volume: 0 - 35

Lowering Volume Quickly

Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.

Press the MUTE button to activate the mute mode.

The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.

• While muting, the volume indicator flashes.

• You can also scroll through lists by touching the screen and

sliding your finger up and down.

Touch [OK].

The radio screen is displayed.

• Some of this unit’s functions cannot be performed while the vehicle is

in motion. Be sure to stop your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake before attempting these operations.

Pressing MUTE button again will bring the audio back to its previous level.

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Using the Home Screen

Customizing the Home Screen

The Home Screen displays icons for applications that can be operated with this device. You can easily display the Home Screen and switch to the application of your choice.

Displaying the Home Screen

Press the Home button.

The Home screen is displayed. The Home button will blink slowly.

Touching an icon on the Home screen will switch to the screen for the selected application.

Press Home button again to deactivate Home screen.

• is displayed on the selected icon.

• Icons on the Home screen are not displayed or their enabled/disabled

indication is not displayed according to the setting and/or connection status of the external devices.

Switching the Home Screen Page

To view the previous page or next page, slide your finger left or right while touching the background (avoiding the application icons).

Rearranging the Application Icons

Touch and hold an application icon for at least 1 second.

The display will change to Icon Rearrangement mode. will display on the icon.

Drag and drop the icon to the desired location.

The icon moves.

Touch [] to return to the normal mode.

• To move to the previous or next page, drag the icon to the left or right

edge of the Home screen. Hold your finger down for at least 2 seconds after fixing the icon on the destination page to move it. Dragging an icon to the right edge of the screen on the last page will display a new page.

Deleting an Application Icon

Touch and hold an application icon for at least 1 second.

The display changes to Icon Rearrangement mode. “ ” will display on the icon.

Touch [] on the icon.

The confirmation dialog screen appears.

Number of dots display

• The dots on the lower of the screen indicate the number of pages and

the page currently displayed. Number of dots: page number White dot: current page

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Touch [OK].

The selected icon is deleted.

• The Radio and Setup icons cannot be deleted.

• If you delete a device icon, the connection for that device will be

automatically set to OFF.

• After deleting the icon for a device, if you set the connection of the

device to ON, or reconnect the device, the icon will reappear on the Home screen.

Using the Favorites Menu

Favorites is a shortcut function that lets you easily switch to the application of your choice. Favorites menu displays on your current screen and can register up to 4 icons for applications you use frequently.

Display the Favorites Menu

Touch the Home button.

The Favorites menu is displayed.

Favorites menu

Touching an icon on the Favorites menu will switch to the screen of the selected application.

Touch Home button again to deactivate Favorites menu.

Customizing the Favorites Menu

You can customize Favorites in Rearrangement mode on the Home screen.

Touch an icon in Favorites or displayed on the Home screen and drag and drop to the desired location in Favorites.

• If you drag icons already inside the Favorites menu, you can

rearrange their order. If you drag an icon displayed on the Home screen to the Favorites menu, it will replace an icon in the Favorites menu.

Touch [] to return to the normal mode.

Deleting an Application Icon from the Favorites Menu

Press the Home button.

The Home screen is displayed. The Home button will blink slowly.

Touch and hold an application icon for at least 1 second.

The display will change to Icon Rearrangement mode.

Drag and drop the icon you want to delete to an area outside Favorites.

Icons you drag outside the Favorites menu will be deleted.

Rearranging Application Icons

Press the Home button.

The Home screen is displayed. The Home button will blink slowly.

Touch and hold an application icon for at least 1 second.

The display will change to Icon Rearrangement mode.

Touch [] to return to the normal mode.

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Switching Between Simple Mode & Info Mode

You can select between the Simple mode and Info mode for the main screen display for audio/visual applications. To display all the operation buttons, switch to Info mode.

Touch [].

The screen changes to Simple mode or Info mode.

Display example for Simple mode

Display example for Info mode

About the Indicator Display

The Indicator Bar at the bottom of the screen displays various types of information, like the current time.

The clock display

You can switch between the 12 hour display and 24 hour display options (see page 28).

Lights up when connected to a BLUETOOTH compatible device.

: BLUETOOTH connection to audio device

: BLUETOOTH connection to Hands Free Phone Blinks while reconnecting. Does not display when connection is set to OFF.

Indicates the signal strength level of the connected BLUETOOTH compatible device.

Displayed when BLUETOOTH setting is ON.

0 1 2 3 No Service

Selecting an Item in a List

To scroll through a list, perform the following operations.

Touch the screen and slide your finger up and down.

The screen will scroll along with your finger movement. Also, you can touch [] and [].

• After touching the screen, move your finger away from the screen

before dragging and that item will be selected.

(Media View) button guide

Indicates the action that occurs when the (Media View) button is pressed.

:Audio/Visual screen :Navigation screen :Phone screen*

* Displayed when transmitting or during a call.

Media Control button guide

Displays the operation icon (guide) corresponding to the currently selected audio/video application (source). Indicates the respective action for when Media Control button 1, 2 or 3 is pressed.

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Radio/HD Radio™

• For instructions on switching between Simple mode and Info mode,

refer to “Switching Between Simple Mode & Info Mode” (page 16).

/RBDS

ICS-X7HD can receive HD Radio signals based on digital radio broadcast standards in addition to analog radio broadcasts using RBDS. The HD Radio broadcasts may be received in areas where current AM/ FM broadcasters are providing digital services. This unit will automatically detect and play the digital signal for high quality sound reproduction. During weaker signal conditions, the tuner may be forced to switch from HD Radio to analog RBDS mode for FM or analog AM.

• RBDS mode is only available during FM broadcast reception.

Not all broadcasters in you area broadcast a high quality, digital, HD Radio signal. These stations are received as normal analog AM or FM.

Display example for Radio main screen

Simple mode

Info mode

Listening to the Radio

Press the Home button.

The Home screen is displayed.

Touch [Radio].

The radio mode is activated and the display changes to the Radio mode screen.

Touch [Band] to select the desired radio band.

Each touch changes the bands as follows:

FM-1 FM-2 AM FM-1

Press Media Control button 2 to choose the tuning mode.

DX SEEK Local SEEK MANUAL

• There are two modes you can select for auto tuning, DX and Local:

- DX (Distance) mode*;

Both strong and weak stations will be tuned in.

- Local mode*;

Only strong stations will be tuned in. The initial setting is DX.

* Depending on the signal status, a digital or analog broadcast is

received.

• During Forced Analog mode, digital broadcasts cannot be received.

• If “PRESET” or “PTY” appears in the Media Control button 2

guide, press Media Control button 2 repeatedly until a tuning mode is displayed.

Touch [], [] or [], [] to change the radio frequency up or down respectively.

In manual mode, touch and hold to change the frequency continuously.

• The same operations can be performed by pressing Media Control buttons 1 or 3. Refer to “Using the Media Control buttons”

(page 11).

Preset No./Multicast*1/Tag.*2/Digital Seek Indicator display Band display HD Radio signal reception indicator* Artwork etc./Station Logo display* Frequency display Preset button

Displays the preset channel name or channel number.

Content information (song title / artist name / album

name)* Audio Setup button (see “Audio Setup Operation” on page 20) Media Control button guide (see page 11) Info area

*1HD Radio (FM) mode only

HD Radio mode only

HD Radio/RBDS mode only

Seeking a Digital Broadcast

You can seek a digital broadcast only in DX SEEK or Local SEEK mode.

Touch [DigitalSeek].

The [DigitalSeek] button is highlighted, and the DigitalSeek indicator lights up.

To cancel Digital Seek mode, touch [DigitalSeek] again.

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Presetting Stations Manually

Forced Analog Mode

Tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory by manual or automatic seek tuning.

Touch and hold any one of the preset buttons for at least 2 seconds.

The selected station is stored.

• To toggle between preset buttons 1-3 and preset buttons 4-6,

touch [] or [] on either side of the preset buttons.

Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other stations onto the same band.

To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the desired band and repeat the procedure.

A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2 or AM).

• If a preset memory has already been set in the same preset number, it

will be cleared and the new station will be memorized.

Presetting Stations Automatically

The tuner can automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band in order of signal strength.

After selecting the desired band, touch [A.Memo].

The tuner automatically seeks and stores 6 strong stations into the preset buttons in order of signal strength. When automatic storing has completed, the station stored in the preset 1 is selected.

• If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station

you were listening to before the automatic storing procedure began.

• You can cancel this process by touching [A.Memo] while the tuner is

automatically seeking stations. Cancelling will return the tuner preset to the previous setting.

Tuning to Preset Stations

You can tune in the preset stations in memory on either band using its preset number.

Touch [Band] repeatedly until the desired band is displayed.

Activate the Compulsory Analog Radio mode to receive only analog radio signals.

Touch [Analog].

The [Analog] button is highlighted. To cancel Compulsory Analog Radio mode, touch [Analog] again.

• If digital broadcast is received, this operation switches reception to analog mode.

• During Forced Analog mode, only analog broadcasts will be received even when digital broadcasts become available.

Receiving a Multicast (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.

• Indicator appears when signal reception is possible.

• The station number of the current broadcast station appears on the

screen.

Selecting from the program list

Touch [MulticastList].

A list of the types of programs currently being broadcast are displayed.

Touch the desired SPS (Supplemental Program Service) broadcast track.

Reception of signals from the selected SPS broadcast station starts, and is indicated on the screen.

Changing the Multicast channels directly

Touch [ Multicast] or [Multicast ]

The Multicast channel of the received radio station is changed.

• If reception is lost during SPS broadcasting due to weak or no signal, the screen will display “HDx Signal loss.” If SPS broadcast reception is lost for over 100 seconds, reception will switch over to MPS (Main Program Service) broadcast (the reception mode will automatically return to SPS when SPS broadcasts become available again).

Touch any one of the preset buttons that has a station stored to it.

Or, when “PRESET” appears in the guide after pressing

Media Control button 2 repeatedly, touch [], [], or press Media Control button 1 () or Media Control button 3 ().

The preset station is received.

• To toggle between preset buttons 1-3 and preset buttons 4-6, touch

[] or [] on either side of the preset buttons.

• You can check the selected Preset No. via the Preset No. Indicator.

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Storing the Tag Information (HD Radio Mode only)

iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs heard on HD Radio stations. You can preview, buy and download later, songs from your iTunes tagged playlist the next time you sync your iPod/iPhone. If the unit is connected to a Tagging compatible iPod/iPhone, you can use the iTunes Tagging function. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the Tagging compatible iPod/iPhone.

When a desired song is heard on an HD Radio station, touch [Tag.] to save its tag information.

When tagging is allowed, the TAG icon is displayed.

If a tagging compatible iPod or iPhone is connected, the tag information is stored in the iPod or iPhone. This unit can store up to 50 tags if an iPod or iPhone is not connected. The tag information stored in this unit is forwarded automatically when connected to an iPod or iPhone.

• If tag information can be stored, the Tag indicator lights. The Tag

indicator blinks while tag information is being stored.

• If tag information cannot be stored, [Tag.] dims and does not respond

to touching.

• If you try to save a new tag after the 50 tag limit has been reached,

the warning message “Tuner memory full” appears, and the tag information cannot be stored. Connect to an iPod or iPhone and forward the tag information in this unit.

• If the usable memory space of the iPod or iPhone is insufficient, the

warning message “iPod memory full” appears, and the tag information cannot be stored. If there is open memory space in this unit, the information will be stored in this unit.

• If the tagging operation is interrupted by a hands-free phone call, the

tagging operation will be canceled and the unit will display “Cannot Tag .”

RBDS

Song Info Mode (PS/PTY/Song Name/Artist Name/Album Name)

Radio Text Mode (Radio Text)

PTY (Program Type) Tuning (RBDS Mode only)

PTY tuning is available only in the Forced Analog mode.

Touch [PTY Search].

The Select PTY list screen is displayed.

Touch the selected program type to start searching for a station in the type.

If no PTY station is found, “No PTY.” will be displayed.

To select the station in the PTY, press Media Control button 2 repeatedly during reception of a

PTY station to display “PTY” in the guide. And then, touch [] [], or press Media Control button 1 () or Media Control button 3 ().

About the Feature Logos

• Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables local radio stations to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM sounds like today’s FM and FM sounds like a CD.

• Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams.

Displaying Radio Text (HD Radio/RBDS Mode only)

Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.

Tune in a radio station that transmits text messages.

Touch the Info area ( ) (pages 17) in FM radio mode repeatedly to switch to the desired display.

HD-Radio

Song Info Mode (Station Name/Song Name/Artist Name/ Album Name)

Station Info Mode (Station Name (Short)/Station Name (Long))

• Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM channels. These HD2/HD3 Channels provide new, original music as well as deep cuts into traditional genre.

• iTunes

• Visual information related to content being played on your HD

Tagging provides you the opportunity to discover a wide range of content and the means to “tag” that content for later review and purchase from the iTunes

Radio receiver, such as Album Art, historical photographs, still art from live broadcasts, among other related content.

Store.

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Setup

Audio Setup

Touch [] to return to the main application screen.

Touch [] to return to the previous screen.

• Immediately after changing the Audio Setup (while the system is

writing data automatically) do not turn the ignition key to OFF. Otherwise, the settings may not be changed.

• For details on how to scroll through the list, refer to “Selecting an

Item in a List” (page 16).

Audio Setup Operation

To display the Audio Setup Menu screen:

Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedures below.

1 Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe

location. Engage the parking brake.

2 Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking

brake once then engage it again.

3 When the parking brake is engaged for the second

time, release the foot brake.

• For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever

in the Park position.

Now, the locking system for the Setup operation has been released. Engaging the parking brake can reactivate the Audio Setup Menu, as long as the car’s ignition has not been turned off. It is not necessary to repeat the above procedure (1 through 3) of “To display the Audio Setup Menu screen.” Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the procedure of “To display the Audio Setup Menu screen.”

The following steps 1 to 5 are common operations to each “Setting item” of Audio Setup. Refer to each section for details.

Touch [Setup] on the Home screen.

The Setup main screen is displayed.

Touch [Audio Setup].

The Audio Setup screen appears.

Select the desired item.

If “ ” appears, there is next hierarchy. Touch the desired item. If “ ” does not appear, proceed to step 4.

Setting the Balance/Fader/Subwoofer

[Balance/Fader/Subwoofer] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20).

Image area

Adjusting the Balance/Fader

Touch the desired point within the image area. Or touch [ Front] [ Rear] [ Left] [Right ].

Balance: L15 to R15 Fader: F15 to R15

• To reset to the initial setting (Balance: 0, Fader: 0), touch [Center].

Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF

If an optional subwoofer is connected to the unit, make the following setting.

Setting item: SubW. Setting contents: On / Off (Initial setting: Off)

Adjusting the Subwoofer Level

You can set the Subwoofer level when a Subwoofer is connected.

Setting item: SubW. LEVEL Setting contents: 0 to 15 (Initial setting: 0)

• If the Subwoofer setting is “Off,” the setting cannot be set.

Setting items: Balance/Fader/Subwoofer / Application Volume

Touch [] or [] etc., to change its setting.

Setup / Media Xpander / Bass Max EQ / Download Sound Setting / Defeat / Time Correction / X-OVER / Parametric EQ

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Setting the Subwoofer Phase

The subwoofer output phase is toggled Subwoofer Normal (0°) or Subwoofer Reverse (180°).

Setting item: SubW. Phase Setting contents: 0° / 180° (Initial setting: 0°)

• If the Subwoofer setting is “Off,” the setting cannot be set.

Setting the Volume for Each Application

[Application Volume Setup] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). The volume level for each application can be adjusted.

Setting item: Radio / SiriusXM / Compress Media / MirrorLink /

Setting contents: -14 to +14 (Initial setting: 0)

• Settable applications differ depending on the connected device and

settings.

• BLUETOOTH Pandora correspond to Bluetooth Audio setting.

iPod Music / iPod Video / PANDORA / AUX / AUX3 / BLUETOOTH Audio / aha

Setting the MX (Media Xpander)

[Media Xpander] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The HD radio, USB memory and iPod/ iPhone, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.

Setting item: Media Xpander

Touch [On] of “ALL MX Off/On” in the MX setup screen.

Touch any of [] [] [] [].

Application

SiriusXM

Compress Media

MirrorLink

PANDORA

AUX/AUX3

HD Radio

aha

OFF 1 2 3

Level

MX MirrorLink

The medium to high frequencies become more clear, and produces well balanced sound in all the bands.

MX PANDORA

This corrects information that was omitted at the time of compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.

MX AUX /AU X3

Choose the MX mode (Compress Media, Movie, or Music) that corresponds to the media connected.

MX HD Radio

The medium to high frequencies become more clear, and produces well balanced sound in all the bands.

MX aha

This corrects information that was omitted at the time of compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.

• To cancel MX mode for all music applications, set MX to “Off” in

step 1.

• Each music applications, such as HD radio, AUX, and aha can have

its own MX setting.

• Setting to MX sets MX mode of each music applications to “Off.”

• There is no MX mode for AM radio.

• The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to “On.”

Equalizer Presets (Bass Max EQ)

[Bass Max EQ] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). 10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of musical source material.

Setting item: Bass Max EQ Setting contents: FLAT (Initial setting) / POPS / ROCK / NEWS /

JAZZ / ELECTRICAL DANCE / HIP HOP / EASY LISTENING / COUNTRY / CLASSICAL

• Only one type can be set to ON.

• When Bass Max EQ setting is edited, a Download Sound setting is

disabled.

• When Bass Max EQ is set, the interlinked Parametric EQ settings are

also changed. We recommend storing Parametric EQ settings in the Preset in advance.

• The Bass Max EQ setting can be configured when Defeat is “Off.”

• The MX setting can be performed only when a source is currently

selected.

• iPod/USB Audio/DivX

correspond to MX Compress Media.

MX SiriusXM

The medium to high frequencies become more clear, and produces well balanced sound in all the bands.

MX Compress Media

This corrects information that was omitted at the time of compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.

/BLUETOOTH Audio/BT Pandora

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Download Sound Setting

[Download Sound Setting] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step

3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). Using a USB memory device, the sound settings downloaded from the ALPINE website can be used to configure Time Correction, X-OVER and Parametric EQ settings.

Setting item: Download Sound Setting

The file name of download data shall be “A_U*****.MP3.”

Touch [msec] or [cm] to select mode for making adjustments.

Each time you touch, the onscreen button and correction mode changes.

Extender (fixed)

Identifier (alphabet or number 5 letters maximum)

Header (fixed)

• Save the setting data in the root folder.

• For details about procedures of download, see ALPINE’s web site.

Touch [Download Sound Setting].

Setting data files are displayed in a list with a maximum of 5 items.

Touch the desired file.

Touch [OK].

The downloaded setting values are set as the Time Correction/X-OVER/Parametric EQ settings, and at the same time saved as Preset3, respectively.

• When no USB memory is connected, the “Download Sound Setting”

function is not available.

• If Preset3 was already saved for Time Correction/X-OVER/

Parametric EQ, the data will be overwritten.

Setting Defeat

[Defeat] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). If Defeat is “On,” MX, Bass Max EQ, Download Sound Setting and Parametric EQ functions are turned OFF. This disables any settings made for these functions.

Setting item: Defeat Setting content: Off / On (Initial setting: Off)

Correction mode

msec: Adjust time. cm: Adjust listening position and distance from each speaker.

Touch [] or [] for each speaker to adjust the time or distance.

0.0msec to 9.9msec (0.1msec/step)

0.0cm to 336.6cm (3.4cm/step)

• If the sum total of the setting values of all the speakers exceeds

20msec or 680cm, the settings may not function normally.

To store the adjusted setting value, touch and hold [Preset1], [Preset2], or [Preset3].

• Touch [Flat] to set all values to 0.0.

• If the Subwoofer setting is “Off,” the Subwoofer setting cannot be

edited (Refer to page 20).

Calling the Time Correction Value

Calling the pre-set time correction value.

Touch [Preset1], [Preset2], or [Preset3] on the time correction screen.

The setting stored in the Preset will be recalled.

Adjusting the Crossover Settings (XOVER)

[X-OVER] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About the Crossover” (page 25).

Setting item: X-OVER

Touch [Channel] to select the channel.

Each time you touch, the channel switches.

Adjusting the Time Correction (Time Correction)

[Time Correction] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About Time Correction” (page 24).

Setting item: Time Correction

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• The channel being adjusted is displayed in red.

Front HPF Rear HPF Subw. LPF

Adjust the crossover to your preference.

Selecting the Cut-Off Frequency

Touch [] or [] of “Freq.,” then select the cut-off frequency.

Setting contents: 20 / 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 (Initial setting) /

Adjusting the Slope

Touch [] or [] of “Slope,” then adjust the HPF or LPF slope.

Setting contents: 0 (Initial setting) / 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB/oct

Adjusting the Level

Touch [] or [] of “Level,” then adjust the HPF or LPF level.

Setting contents: -12 to 0 dB (Initial setting: 0)

Repeat steps 1 to 2 to make adjustment to the other channels.

To store the adjusted setting value, touch and hold [Preset1], [Preset2], or [Preset3].

• Touch [Flat] to initialize all values.

• If the Subwoofer setting is “Off,” the Subwoofer setting cannot be

edited (Refer to page 20).

• While adjusting the X-OVER you should consider the frequency

response of the connected speakers.

Calling the X-OVER adjusted value

Calling the pre-set X-OVER adjusted value.

Touch [Preset1], [Preset2], or [Preset3] on the XOVER screen.

The setting stored in the Preset will be recalled.

100 / 125 / 160 / 200 Hz

Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (Parametric EQ)

[Parametric EQ] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 20). You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste.

Setting item: Parametric EQ

Adjusting the Frequency

Touch [] or [] of “Freq.” to adjust the frequency of the selected band.

Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps)

BAND1: 20 Hz~100 Hz (63 Hz) BAND2: 63 Hz~315 Hz (125 Hz) BAND3: 125 Hz~500Hz (250 Hz) BAND4: 250 Hz~1 kHz (500Hz) BAND5: 500 Hz~2 kHz (1 kHz) BAND6: 1 kHz~4 kHz (2 kHz) BAND7: 2 kHz~7.2 kHz (4 kHz) BAND8: 5.8 kHz~12 kHz (8 kHz) BAND9: 9 kHz~20 kHz (16 kHz)

Adjusting the Level

Touch [] or [] of “Level” to adjust the level of selected band.

Setting contents: -7 to +7 (Initial setting: 0)

Setting the Bandwidth

Touch [] or [] of “Q Adjust” to select the bandwidth.

Setting contents: 1 (Initial setting) / 2 / 3

To adjust another band, repeat step 1, and adjust all bands.

To store the adjusted setting value, touch and hold [Preset1], [Preset2], or [Preset3].

• Settings exceeding the frequency of adjacent bands are not available.

• While adjusting the Parametric EQ, you should consider the

frequency response of the connected speakers.

• When the parametric EQ is adjusted, the adjustment for Bass Max

EQ becomes ineffective.

• When Bass Max EQ is set, the interlinked Parametric EQ settings are

also changed. We recommend storing Parametric EQ settings in the Preset in advance.

• Touch [Flat] to initialize all values.

• The Parametric EQ setting can be configured when Defeat is “Off.”

Calling the Parametric EQ adjusted value

Calling the pre-set Parametric EQ adjusted value.

Touch [Preset1], [Preset2], or [Preset3] on the Parametric EQ screen.

The setting stored in the Preset will be recalled.

Adjust the Parametric EQ to your preference.

Adjusting the Band

Touch [Band] to select the band to be adjusted.

BAND1 BAND2 ··· BAND8 BAND9

• You can select a band directly by touching the screen.

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About Time Correction

The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay between the sound reaching the listener’s right versus the left ear. To correct this, this unit is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased distance for those speakers. The listener can be placed at an equal distance between the left and right speakers for optimum staging. The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 3.4cm steps.

Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat

Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker to a high value and the rear right to zero or a low value.

5.1ms

0.5m

2.25m

The sound is not balanced because the distance between the listening position and the various speakers is different. The difference in distance between the front left speaker and the rear right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8"). Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left speaker in the diagram on the above.

Conditions: Farthest Speaker – listening position : 2.25 m (88-9/16") Front left speaker – listening position : 0.5 m (19-11/16") Calculation: L = 2.25 m – 0.5 m = 1.75 m (68-7/8") Time correction = 1.75 ÷ 343*

*1Speed of sound: 343 m/s (765 mph) at 20°C

In other words, giving the front left speaker a time correction value of

5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance from the listener is the same as the distance to the farthest speaker.

Time correction eliminates the differences in the time required for the sound to reach the listening position. The time of the front left speaker is corrected by 5.1 ms so that its sound reaches the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.

Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats

Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same level.

Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and measure the distance (in meters) between your head and the various speakers.

Calculate the difference between the distance correction value to the farthest speaker and the other speakers.

L = (distance to farthest speaker) – (distance to other

speakers)

× 1000 = 5.1 (ms)

These values are the time correction values for the different speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.

Time Correction Value List

Time

Difference

(msec)

Distance

(cm)

0.0 0.0 0.0 5.1 173.4 68.3

0.1 3.4 1.3 5.2 176.8 69.7

0.2 6.8 2.7 5.3 180.2 71.0

0.3 10.2 4.0 5.4 183.6 72.4

0.4 13.6 5.4 5.5 187.0 73.7

0.5 17.0 6.7 5.6 190.4 75.0

0.6 20.4 8.0 5.7 193.8 76.4

0.7 23.8 9.4 5.8 197.2 77.7

0.8 27.2 10.7 5.9 200.6 79.1

0.9 30.6 12.1 6.0 204.0 80.4

1.0 34.0 13.4 6.1 207.4 81.7

1.1 37.4 14.7 6.2 210.8 83.1

1.2 40.8 16.1 6.3 214.2 84.4

1.3 44.2 17.4 6.4 217.6 85.8

1.4 47.6 18.8 6.5 221.0 87.1

1.5 51.0 20.1 6.6 224.4 88.4

1.6 54.4 21.4 6.7 227.8 89.8

1.7 57.8 22.8 6.8 231.2 91.1

1.8 61.2 24.1 6.9 234.6 92.5

1.9 64.6 25.5 7.0 238.0 93.8

2.0 68.0 26.8 7.1 241.4 95.1

2.1 71.4 28.1 7.2 244.8 96.5

2.2 74.8 29.5 7.3 248.2 97.8

2.3 78.2 30.8 7.4 251.6 99.2

2.4 81.6 32.2 7.5 255.0 100.5

2.5 85.0 33.5 7.6 258.4 101.8

2.6 88.4 34.8 7.7 261.8 103.2

2.7 91.8 36.2 7.8 265.2 104.5

2.8 95.2 37.5 7.9 268.6 105.9

2.9 98.6 38.9 8.0 272.0 107.2

3.0 102.0 40.2 8.1 275.4 108.5

3.1 105.4 41.5 8.2 278.8 109.9

3.2 108.8 42.9 8.3 282.2 111.2

3.3 112.2 44.2 8.4 285.6 112.6

3.4 115.6 45.6 8.5 289.0 113.9

3.5 119.0 46.9 8.6 292.4 115.2

3.6 122.4 48.2 8.7 295.8 116.6

3.7 125.8 49.6 8.8 299.2 117.9

3.8 129.2 50.9 8.9 302.6 119.3

3.9 132.6 52.3 9.0 306.0 120.6

4.0 136.0 53.6 9.1 309.4 121.9

4.1 139.4 54.9 9.2 312.8 123.3

4.2 142.8 56.3 9.3 316.2 124.6

4.3 146.2 57.6 9.4 319.6 126.0

4.4 149.6 59.0 9.5 323.0 127.3

4.5 153.0 60.3 9.6 326.4 128.6

4.6 156.4 61.6 9.7 329.8 130.0

4.7 159.8 63.0 9.8 333.2 131.3

4.8 163.2 64.3 9.9 336.6 132.7

4.9 166.6 65.7

5.0 170.0 67.0

Distance

(inch)

Time

Difference

(msec)

Distance

(cm)

Distance

(inch)

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About the Crossover

Crossover (X-OVER):

This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies for which they have been optimally designed. The crossover adjusts the HPF (high pass filter) or LPF (low pass filter) of each band, and also the slope (how fast the filter rolls off the highs or lows). Adjustments should be made according to the reproduction characteristics of the speakers. Depending on the speakers, a passive network may not be necessary. If you are unsure about this point, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer.

Low range speaker

Rear high range speaker

Front high range speaker

Cut-off frequency (1/3 octave steps)

HPF LPF HPF LPF

20 Hz -

---200 Hz

20 Hz 200 Hz

----

Low range High range

Slope

----

FLAT, –6, –12, –18,

–24 dB/oct.

FLAT, –6, –12, –18,

–24 dB/oct.

FLAT, –6, –

12, –18,

–

24 dB/oct.

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Level

0 to

–12 dB

0 to

–12 dB

0 to

–12 dB

Display Setup

Display Setup Operation

To display the Display Setup Menu screen:

Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedures below.

1 Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe

location. Engage the parking brake.

2 Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking

brake once then engage it again.

3 When the parking brake is engaged for the second

time, release the foot brake.

• For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever

in the Park position.

Now, the locking system for the Setup operation has been released. Engaging the parking brake can reactivate the Display Setup Menu, as long as the car’s ignition has not been turned off. It is not necessary to repeat the above procedure (1 through 3) of “To display the Display Setup Menu screen.” Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the procedure of “To display the Display Setup Menu screen.”

The following steps 1 to 6 are common operations to each “Setting item” of Display Setup. Refer to each section for details.

(Different from actual display)

Level adjusting (0 to –12 dB)

20 Hz

• HPF (high pass filter): Cuts the lower frequencies and allows the

higher frequencies to pass.

• LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higher frequencies and allows the

lower frequencies to pass.

• Slope: The level change (in dB) for a frequency change of one octave.

• The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope becomes.

• Adjust the slope to FLAT to bypass the HP or LP filters.

• Do not use a tweeter without the HPF on or set to a low frequency, as

it may cause damage to the speaker due to the low frequency content.

• You cannot adjust the crossover frequency higher than the HPF or

lower than the LPF.

• Adjustment should be made according to the recommended crossover

frequency of the connected speakers. Determine the recommended crossover frequency of the speakers. Adjusting to a frequency range outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner’s Manual. We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused by using the crossover outside the recommended value.

Output frequency range

HPF cut-off frequency

LPF cut-off frequency

Slope FLAT

Slope adjusting

(Different from actual display)

Tou ch [Setup] on the Home screen.

The Setup main screen is displayed.

Touch [Display Setup].

The Display Setup screen appears.

• You can display the Display Setup screen from each application

screen. Touch [ Display] on any application screen (video mode).

Touch the desired application.

• “Video” can be selected while a video is playing.

• The camera names set under the “AUX Camera” settings are

displayed. The camera names are not displayed when “Off” is set (page 32).

Touch [] of the desired item.

Settable items differ depending on the application.

[Video] (Video media):

Display Mode / Live Contrast / Visual EQ / Bright / Color / Tint / Contrast / Sharpness

[AUX Camera]:

Live Contrast / Bright / Color / Contrast

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Touch [] or [] to change its setting.

Touch [] to return to the main application screen.

Touch [] to return to the previous screen.

• Immediately after changing the settings of Display Setup (While the

system is writing data automatically) do not turn the ignition key to OFF. Otherwise, the settings may not be changed.

Switching Display Modes

Setting item: Display Mode Setting contents: WIDE (Initial setting) / CINEMA / NORMAL

In WIDE mode, the monitor displays a normal picture wider to fit in a wide-screen monitor by evenly stretching out the picture horizontally.

Selecting the Visual EQ Mode (Factory’s setting)

You can select a mode suitable for the subject image.

Setting item: Visual EQ Setting contents: OFF (Initial setting) / NIGHT M. / SOFT /

SHARP / CONTRAST

OFF: Initial Setting NIGHT M.: Suitable for movies in which dark scenes

frequently appear.

SOFT: Suitable for CGs and animated films. SHARP: Suitable for old movies where images are not

clearly shown.

CONTRAST: Suitable for recent movies.

• To return to the default video settings, set this function to OFF. Any

Visual EQ selection or changes made are reset their initial settings.

• If any adjustments are made to the existing Visual EQ selections

(NIGHT M., etc.), “CUSTOM” is displayed.

Adjusting Brightness

Setting item: Bright Setting content: -15 to +15 (Initial setting: 0)

You can adjust the brightness between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15). When it reaches the minimum or maximum point, the display shows “MIN” or “MAX” respectively.

Adjusting Color of Picture

In CINEMA mode, the monitor displays a normal picture by stretching out the picture horizontally and vertically. This mode is good for displaying a cinema type picture at the 16:9 ratio.

In NORMAL mode, the monitor displays a normal picture at the center of the screen with a vertical black band at each side.

Adjusting the Live Contrast

This function automatically adjusts the areas on the screen that are too bright or too dark and corrects them to natural brightness.

Setting item: Live Contrast Setting contents: OFF (Initial setting) / LOW / HIGH

Setting item: Color Setting content: -15 to +15 (Initial setting: 0)

You can adjust the color between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15). When it reaches the minimum or maximum point, the display shows “MIN” or “MAX” respectively.

Adjusting Tint of Picture

Setting item: Tint Setting content: R15 to G15 (Initial setting: 0)

Adjust the color from R15 to G15.

Adjusting Image Contrast

Setting item: Contrast Setting content: -15 to +15 (Initial setting: 0)

You can adjust the contrast between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15). When it reaches the minimum or maximum point, the display shows “MIN” or “MAX” respectively.

Adjusting Picture Quality

Setting item: Sharpness Setting content: -5 to +5 (Initial setting: 0)

Picture quality adjustment range is -5 to +5. “SOFT” and “HARD” appear as the minimum and maximum values specified.

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