Alpine IDA-X200, IDA-X300 Owner Manual
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Digital Media Receiver
iDA-X200
Digital Media Receiver
iDA-X300
• OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung
bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes.
• MODE D’EMPLOI
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.
• ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
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attrezzatura.
• ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING
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• GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
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dit toestel te gebruiken.
• РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
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началом использования оборудования.
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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)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Phone 0870-33 33 763
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
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
68-09359Z64-A
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ENGLISH
Contents
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING ................................................. 3
CAUTION .................................................. 3
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3
Double Action Encoder Operation
(iDA-X200 only)
Getting Started
Accessory List .................................................. 6
Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6
Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6
Adjusting Volume ............................................. 6
Radio
Listening to Radio ............................................ 7
Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 7
Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 7
Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 7
Frequency Search Function .............................. 7
RDS
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving
RDS Stations ................................................. 8
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations ....... 8
PI SEEK Setting ............................................... 8
Setting PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast)
reception ........................................................ 9
Receiving Traffic Information .......................... 9
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning ....................... 9
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing
iPod or Radio ................................................ 9
Priority News .................................................. 10
Displaying Radio Text .................................... 10
iPod® (Optional)
Playback ..........................................................11
Searching for a desired Song/Title ..................11
Percent Skip Function .....................................11
Alphabet Skip Function (Only when
iDA-X200 is connected via USB) ............... 12
Up/Down Function ......................................... 12
Search Position Memory .................................12
Random Play Shuffle ......................................12
Random Play Shuffle All ................................13
Repeat Play .....................................................13
Changing the Display .....................................13
USB memory/Portable audio player
(iDA-X200 only)/Changer (Optional)
BANK Function (USB memory) ....................13
Playback ..........................................................14
Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional) ........... 14
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ...............14
Repeat Play .....................................................14
M.I.X. (Random Play) ....................................15
Searching for CD Track Number
(CD changer only) .......................................15
Searching for a desired Song (USB memory/
Portable audio player (iDA-X200 only)) ..... 15
File/Folder Name Search (MP3 Changer) ...... 16
Switching between Quick Search mode and
Folder up/down mode (MP3 changer)
(iDA-X300 only) .........................................16
Quick Search (changer) ..................................17
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/down)
(MP3/WMA/AAC) ......................................17
Changing the Display .....................................17
About MP3/WMA/AAC .................................17
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Sound Setting
Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/Balance
(Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between
Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat ...............19
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF ..........................19
Setting the Subwoofer System ........................19
Setting the Bass Control ................................. 20
Setting the Treble Control ..............................20
Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................ 21
Operating the External Audio Processor ........ 21
SETUP
Bluetooth Setting
Setting the Bluetooth Connection ....................22
Audio Setting (Only when external audio
processor is connected)
Operating the External Audio Processor
(USER PRESET) .........................................22
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF ....................22
Setting the MX Level .......................................22
Subwoofer On and Off ..................................... 22
General Setting
Connecting an MP3 Changer
(PLAY MODE) ............................................23
Sound (Beep) Guide Function
(iDA-X200 only) ..........................................23
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE) ......23
Setting the AUX+ Mode ..................................23
Setting the AUX+ NAME Mode .....................23
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link) .....................23
Setting the External Digital Input
(DIGITAL AUX) ..........................................23
Setting the AUX+ Level (AUX IN GAIN) ...... 23
Connecting to an External Amplifier
(POWER IC) ................................................ 24
Demonstration ..................................................24
Display Setting
Dimmer Control ...............................................24
Scroll Type Setting ...........................................24
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL) ......................24
iPod Setting
iPod Search Mode Setting ................................24
IMPRINT Operation (Optional)
(iDA-X200 only)
Changing MultEQ mode .................................25
Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode ......25
USER PRESET ............................................26
Storing the Audio Adjustment Level ...............26
Recalling the Audio Adjustment Level ............26
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF ...............26
Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ)
(FR-EQ) ....................................................26
Sound Field Adjustment ..............................26
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve .......26
Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve ...........27
Adjusting the Time Correction .........................27
Adjusting the Crossover Settings
(X-OVER) ....................................................27
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF .......................28
Setting the Subwoofer System .....................28
Setting the Subwoofer Phase .......................28
Setting the Subwoofer Channel
(SUBW CHANNEL) ................................28
Setting the Response Slope for the High
Range Speaker (TW Setup) ......................28
Setting EQ mode ..........................................29
Setting the Filter type ...................................29
Setting the Time Correction Unit (TCR) .....29
Setting the MX Level ...................................29
About Time Correction ...................................30
About the Crossover ........................................31
About IMPRINT .............................................32
Information
In Case of Difficulty ........................................33
Specifications ..................................................35
Installation and Connections
Warning ...................................................36
Caution ...................................................36
Precautions ............................................36
Installation .......................................................37
Connections .....................................................39
TUNER Setting
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Adjusting Source Signal Levels .......................24
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.
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.
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 Centre for repairing.
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES.
INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+
and –) as instructed. Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery
may cause fire or personal injury.
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.
Installation Location
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:
• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
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.
Protecting the USB connector
• Only a USB memory, iPod (iDA-X200 only) or Portable audio
player (iDA-X200 only) 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 connect it to the unit by
using a USB extension cable (supplied). 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.
3-EN
CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.,
is lost while using this product.
On Handling USB Memory
• To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.
Read the USB memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal.
Do not subject USB memory to excessive shock.
Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in the water.
• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive
substances are present.
• Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will
not be hindered.
• USB memory may not function correctly at high or low
temperature.
• Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB
memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or
state.
• USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory
according to the terms of agreement.
• Depending on the settings of the USB memory type, memory
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display
properly.
• A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be
played back.
• USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a
particular file other than audio in the USB memory, it may take
considerable time before the file is played back or searched.
• The unit can play back “mp3,” “wma” or “m4a” file extensions.
• Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data.
This non-audio data will not be recognized. The resulting
playback may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or
amplifiers.
• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal
computer.
• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.
Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the
USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
On Handling Portable audio player (iDA-X200 only)
• The unit can control a Portable audio player with the USB
interface. Playable audio file formats are MP3 and WMA.
• Portable audio player function is not guaranteed. Use Portable
audio player according to the terms of agreement. Read the
Portable audio player Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive
substances are present.
• Fix the Portable audio player in a location where driver operation
will not be hindered.
• Portable audio player may not function correctly at high or low
temperature.
• Depending on the settings of the Portable audio player type,
memory state or encoding software, the unit may not play back
or display properly.
• If the Portable audio player has an MSC/MTP setting, set to
MTP.
• A Portable audio player in which data is stored by USB Mass
Storage may not be playable on the unit.
• Depending on the Portable audio player settings, USB Mass
Storage may be supported. For setting, refer to the Owner’s
Manual of the player.
• The unit can play back MP3/WMA files synchronized by
Windows Media Player (Ver. 7.1, 8, 9, 9.1, 9.2), and are then
forwarded to the player. The “mp3” or “wma” extensions are
playable.
• If data is not synchronized by Windows Media Player and is
forwarded in another way, the unit may not be able to correctly
play back the files.
• WMDRM10 is supported by the unit.
• A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be
played back.
• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal
computer.
• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.
Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the
USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”
• “Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, noncommercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegeneration) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com”
• Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories
MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
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Double Action
Encoder Operation
Useful operation
Press and turn the Double Action encoder to the left
or right.
When you release the Double Action encoder, the display
changes.
(iDA-X200 only)
Double Action encoder
There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder.
Normal operation
Turn t he Double Action encoder to the left or right.
The volume is adjusted, and an item is selected.
Double Action encoder
Push
Depending on the situation, you can change an item or display. If
you press and turn the Double Action encoder to the left or right,
you can change items/displays continuously.
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Getting Started
iDA-X200
(Release)
SOURCE
iDA-X300
(Release)
Double Action encoder
Rotary encoder
• 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.
Attaching
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.
SOURCE
Accessory List
• Digital Media receiver........................................................1
• Power cable ........................................................................1
• USB Cable ..........................................................................1
• iPod Dock interface cable (iDA-X200 only)...................... 1
• Mounting sleeve.................................................................1
• Carrying case.....................................................................1
• Rubber Cap ........................................…………………….. 1
• Hex Bolt ........................................ ………………………... 1
• Screw (M5x8)......................................................................4
• Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set
Turning Power On and Off
Press SOURCE to turn on the unit.
• The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except
(Release) and Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only). The unit
is also automatically turned on if a USB memory is connected.
Press and hold SOURCE for at least 2 seconds to turn
off the unit.
• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
Detaching
1
Turn off the unit power.
2
Press (Release) at the middle left side until the
front panel pops out.
3
Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.
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.
Adjusting Volume
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only) or
Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) until the desired
sound is obtained.
Controllable With Remote Control
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote
control sensor.
Remote control sensor
Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box
You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when
an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional)
is connected. For details, contact your Alpine dealer.
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Radio
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
preset number.
iDA-X200
Double Action encoder
BAND/TA
SOURCE
iDA-X300
BAND/TA
SOURCE
TUNE/A.ME
TUNE/A.ME
/ENTER
Rotary encoder
/ENTER
PRESET
PRESET
Listening to Radio
1
Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode.
2
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio
band is displayed.
FM1 FM2 FM3 MW LW FM1
3
Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.
DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode)
(Blank) (Manual mode) DX SEEK (Distance mode)
• The initial mode is Distance mode.
Distance mode:
Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in
(Automatic Seek Tuning).
Local mode:
Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic
Seek Tuning).
Manual mode:
The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).
4
Press or to tune in the desired station.
Holding down or will change the frequency
continuously.
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 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
• If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.
Presetting Stations Automatically
1
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired radio
band is displayed.
2
Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.
The tuner will automatically seek and store 6 strong stations
in the selected band. They will be stored 1 to 6 in order of
signal strength.
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.
• If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.
Tuning to Preset Stations
1
Press BAND/TA repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed.
2
Press PRESET.
The Preset screen is displayed.
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select a radio
station.
4
Press /ENTER.
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency
of the station selected.
Frequency Search Function
You can search for a radio station by its frequency.
1
Press /ENTER in Radio mode to activate
Frequency search mode.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
desired frequency.
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
Press /ENTER to receive the selected frequency.
• Press in the search mode to cancel. Or, the search mode will be
cancelled if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.
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RDS
iDA-X200
BAND/TA
iDA-X300
BAND/TA
Double Action encoder
/
ENTER
Rotary encoder
/
ENTER
Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the
57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to
receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station
names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is
broadcasting the same programme.
1
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the <F> indicator
lights up.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
AF (Alternative Frequency) mode, and then press
/ENTER.
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select ON,
and press
4
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the RDS mode.
The <F> indicator goes out.
• Operate the unit while the <F> indicator lights up. If no operation is
performed for 10 seconds, the <F> indicator goes out.
• When the “Setting PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception” (refer
page 9) is set to ON, if the unit receives the PTY31 (Emergency
to
Broadcast) signal, the unit will show “ALARM” in the display
automatically.
The RDS digital data includes the following:
PI Programme Identification
PS Programme Service Name
AF List of Alternative Frequencies
TP Traffic Programme
TA Traffic Announcement
PTY Programme Type
EON Enhanced Other Networks
/
ENTER.
FUNC./SETUP
VIEW
FUNC./SETUP
VIEW
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) Stations
1
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
TUNER mode, and then press
BT*1 AUDIO*2 GENERAL DISPLAY IPOD
TUNER
*1Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to
other than BT AUDIO.
*2Displayed only when an external audio processor is connected. For
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the external audio processor.
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select RDS
REGIONAL, and then press
4
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select ON or
OFF.
In the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps receiving the
related local RDS station.
5
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode.
• Pressing during the procedure will return to the previous mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
BT
/
ENTER.
/
ENTER.
PI SEEK Setting
1
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
TUNER mode, and then press
BT*1 AUDIO*2 GENERAL DISPLAY IPOD
TUNER
*1Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to
other than BT AUDIO.
*2Displayed only when an external audio processor is connected. For
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the external audio processor.
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select PI
SEEK and then press
4
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select ON or
OFF.
5
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode.
• Pressing during the procedure will return to the previous mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
BT
/
ENTER.
/
ENTER.
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Setting PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception
Turn PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) reception ON/OFF.
1
Press and hold FUNC./SETUP for at least 2
seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
TUNER mode, and then press
BT*1 AUDIO*2 GENERAL DISPLAY IPOD
TUNER
*1Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to
other than BT AUDIO.
*2Displayed only when an external audio processor is connected. For
details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the external audio processor.
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select
ALERT PTY31 and then press
4
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select ON or
OFF.
If you set to ON, emergency broadcasts are received
regardless of source. “ALARM” is displayed during
reception.
5
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode.
When an emergency broadcast is received, the volume
level will be automatically changed to the memorized level
in the traffic information mode. For details, refer to
“Receiving Traffic Information” on
• Pressing during the procedure will return to the previous mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
BT
/
ENTER.
/
ENTER.
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Receiving Traffic Information
1
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so
that the “TA” indicator lights up.
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the “TP”
indicator lights up.
Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast.
If traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in
the standby mode. When a traffic information broadcast
begins, the unit automatically receives it and the TRF-INFO
screen is displayed.
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will
automatically set in the standby mode.
• If the traffic information broadcast signal falls below a certain level,
the unit remains in the receiving mode for 1 minute. If the signal
remains below a certain level for over 1 minute, the “TA” indicator
blinks.
• If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received,
lightly press BAND/TA to skip that traffic information message. The
TA mode will remain in the ON position to receive the next traffic
information message.
• If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the
changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is
received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to
the level memorized.
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning
1
Press FUNC./SETUP so that the <F> indicator
lights up.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select PTY,
and press
receiving) mode.
The PTY Select screen is displayed.
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to choose the
desired programme type.
4
Press /ENTER after selecting the programme
type to start searching for a station in the selected
programme type.
The chosen programme type display blinks during
searching and lights when a station is found.
If no PTY station is found, “NO PTY” will be displayed for
10 seconds.
• Operate the unit while the <F> indicator lights up. If no operation is
performed for 10 seconds, the <F> indicator goes out.
/
ENTER, while the unit is in Radio (FM
Receiving Traffic Information While Playing iPod or Radio
1
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds so
that the “TA” indicator lights up.
When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit
automatically mutes the iPod/USB memory/Portable audio
player (iDA-X200 only)/changer or the regular FM
broadcast.
When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit
automatically returns to the original source play before the
traffic information broadcast began.
When traffic information stations cannot be received:
In the tuner mode:
When the TP signal can no longer be received for over 1 minute,
the “TA” indicator blinks.
In the iPod/USB memory/Portable audio player (iDA-X200
/changer mode:
only)
When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic
information station of another frequency will be selected
automatically.
• The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
function in order to keep track of additional alternate frequencies to
the AF list. The “EON” indicator lights up while an RDS EON
station is being received. If the station being received does not
broadcast the traffic information, the receiver automatically tunes in
the related station that broadcasts the traffic information when it
occurs.
2
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds to
deactivate the Traffic Information mode.
The “TA” indicator goes out.
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Priority News
This function allows you to preset to give priority to the News
programme. You will never miss the News programme as the unit
automatically gives priority to the News programme whenever it begins
broadcasting, and interrupts the programme you are currently listening.
This feature is functional when your unit is set to a mode other than the
LW and MW modes.
1
Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the Function mode
while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.
The <F> indicator lights up.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select NEWS,
and press
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select ON,
and press
4
Press to return to normal mode.
The <F> indicator goes out.
The “NEWS” indicator appears in the display.
• Operate the unit while the <F> indicator lights up. If no operation is
performed for 10 seconds, the <F> indicator goes out.
• In the NEWS function, unlike in the TA function, the volume does not
increase automatically.
/
ENTER.
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Displaying Radio Text
Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.
Press VIEW while receiving FM in the radio mode to
select the Radio Text display.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
If there is PS (Programme Service Name)
Band
PS (Programme
Service Name)
If there is no PS (Programme Service Name)
Band
Frequency
• If there is no receivable text information or the unit cannot receive
text information properly, “NO TEXT” will be displayed.
Radio Text
Radio Text
Band
PS (Programme
Service Name)
Band
Frequency
iPod® (Optional)
iDA-X200
Double Action encoder
SOURCE
iDA-X300
SOURCE
An iPod® can be connected to this unit by using the proprietary
ALPINE FULL SPEED
separately) (or the iPod Dock interface cable (supplied, iDA-X200
only)). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls on
the iPod are not functional.
• Only 5th generation iPod, first generation iPod nano and second
generation iPod nano can be connected via a USB device (iDA-X200
only).
• Set AUX+ to OFF when an iPod is connected (refer to “Setting the
AUX+ Mode” on
• If the Bluetooth Box and an iPod are connected at the same time, be
sure to disconnect the iPod from the Bluetooth Box while turning
ACC to OFF.
About iPods usable with this unit
• The unit can be used with the fourth generation and above
iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini, the first generation iPod nano or
the second generation iPod nano only. However, future
generation iPod compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
• Touch wheel or scroll wheel type iPods without the dock
connector cannot be connected to the unit.
• The unit can be used with the following iPod.
<USB connected> (iDA-X200 only)
Fifth generation iPod
First generation iPod nano
Second generation iPod nano
<Directly connected>
Fourth generation iPod
Fifth generation iPod
iPod photo
iPod mini
First generation iPod nano
Second generation ipod nano
• If the unit is used with iPod software versions of iTunes earlier than
7.1.0.59, correct function and performance are not guaranteed.
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/ENTER
Rotary encoder
/ENTER
TM
Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold
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FUNC./SETUP
VIEW
FUNC./SETUP
VIEW
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Playback
1
Press SOURCE to switch to the IPOD or USB
IPOD (iDA-X200 only) mode.
2
Press or to select the desired song.
Return to the beginning of the current song:
Press .
Fast backward through current song:
Press and hold .
Advance to the beginning of the next song:
Press .
Fast forward through current song:
Press and hold .
3
To pause playback, press / .
Pressing / again will resume playback.
• If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to this unit, it
will continue playing after the connection.
• An episode or audiobook may have several chapters, the chapter can
be changed by pressing
or .
Searching for a desired Song/Title
An iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs
organized in playlists, this unit can use these to ease song searches.
Using the Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Audiobook/Genre/Composer/
Song search mode’s individual hierarchy, you can narrow down your
search as shown in the table below.
Hierarchy 1 Hierarchy 2 Hierarchy 3 Hierarchy 4
PLAYLISTS SONG — —
ARTISTS* ALBUM* SONG —
ALBUMS* SONG — —
PODCASTS EPISODE — —
AUDIOBOOKS — — —
GENRES* ARTIST* ALBUM* SONG
COMPOSERS* ALBUM* SONG —
SONGS — — —
• You can select your preferred search mode. Refer to “iPod Search
Mode Setting” (
For example: Searching by Artist name
The following example explains how an ARTISTS search is
performed. Another search mode can be used for the same
operation, although the hierarchy differs.
1
Press /ENTER to activate the Menu Select mode.
2
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
ARTISTS, and then press
The artist search mode is activated and artists names are
displayed.
3
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select the
desired Artist, and then press
The album search mode is activated and albums names are
displayed.
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/ENTER.
4
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select an
album, and then press
The song search mode is activated and songs names are
displayed.
5
Turn t he Double Action encoder (iDA-X200 only)
/ENTER.
or Rotary encoder (iDA-X300 only) to select a song
and press
The selected song is played back.
• While in the search mode, if you press and hold for at least 2
seconds the search mode is cancelled.
• In the search mode, pressing will return to the previous mode.
• When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be
cancelled.
• “NO SONG” will be displayed if there are no songs in the selected
playlist in the PLAYLISTS search mode.
• “NO PODCAST” will be displayed if there is no podcast data in the
iPod in the PODCASTS search mode.
• “NO A-BOOK” will be displayed if there is no audiobook data in the
iPod in AUDIOBOOKS search mode.
• If the iPod’s name is selected in the Playlist Search mode and
/ENTER is pressed, all songs in the iPod are searchable. If you
press and hold /ENTER for at least 2 seconds, all songs in the
iPod are played back beginning from the first song listed.
• The display “NO SUPPORT” is scrolled if text information is not
compatible with this unit.
• After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with “*”, press and hold
/ENTER for at least 2 seconds to play back all songs in the iPod
or selected search mode.
• If percent skip function is activated in the search mode, a search can
be made quickly by skipping to the specified location. For details,
refer to “Percent Skip Function” on
• If Alphabet Skip Function is activated in the search mode, a search
can be made quickly by Alphabet function to find the desired artist or
song, etc. For details, refer to “Alphabet Skip Function (only when
iDA-X200 is connected via USB)” on
• You can scroll the page by pressing and turning the Double Action
encoder (iDA-X200 only).
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
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Percent Skip Function
The unit is provided with a percent skip function for effective searching.
When you use this function in the search mode, you can quickly search
an artist or a song, etc.
If there are 100 songs in your iPod, they are divided into 10 groups
using percentages (shown below).
Number of
song
10th
%
10 %
20 %
...
50 %
...
80 %
...
100 %
* You can select to show a percentage of the total stored songs, in 10%
steps.
song
20th
song
All 100 songs
... 50th
song
... 80th
song
... 100th
song
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