Alpine TCS-V430A User Manual

TCS-V430A

Multi-Zone AV Controller / TV Tuner

OWNER’S MANUAL

It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch the TV/Video while

WARNING

Caution

• Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation and operation. You will find a number of Safety Warnings in this manual to tell you about things that could hurt you or other people if you were to ignore the Warnings. We cannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the Warnings in this manual.

• This manual uses a symbol to show how to use this product safely and to avoid harm to yourself and others and damage to your property. Here is what this symbol means. Understanding it is important for reading the Manual.

• Meaning of Symbol:

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER

Attempts to disassemble or alter this product can lead to accidental fires or electrical shock.

KEEP SMALL ARTICLES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep small articles (wire-ties, etc.) out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND

Use only in cars with a 12 volt negative (–) ground electrical system. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Before doing any electrical wiring, disconnect the cable from the negative (–) terminal of the battery. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.

KEEP ELECTRICAL CABLES TOGETHER TO AVOID OPERATING HAZARDS

Dress the wiring to keep them from interfering with the operation of the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc.

DO NOT CUT AWAY INSULATION FROM ANY WIRE TO POWER OTHER EQUIPMENT

Tapping power from wiring to supply voltage to another piece of equipment could exceed the current carrying capacity of that wire. This could result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION

Do not install in locations which might create hazards for the vehicle occupants or hinder vehicle operation (such as the steering wheel or gear shift) by obstructing forward vision or hampering movement etc.

DO NOT DAMAGE PIPES OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES

When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.

DO NOT USE NUTS OR BOLTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR INSTALLATION OR GROUND CONNECTIONS

Never use safety-related parts such as bolts or nuts in the steering or brake systems or tanks to make wiring installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS

When problems appear, stop using the system immediately and contact the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment. Some problems which may warrant immediate attention include a lack of sound, noxious odors or smoke being emitted from the unit, or foreign objects dropped inside the unit.

DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT OR LOOK AT THE SCREEN WHILE DRIVING

Do not change settings while driving. If operation requiring a prolonged view of the display is required, stop the vehicle in a safe location before attempting operation.

DO NOT INSTALL THE MONITOR NEAR THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG

Ensure that the location chosen for the monitor does not interfere with the operation of the passenger seat air bag. This will prevent the triggered air bag from launching the display towards passengers, possible causing injury.

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS

The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this unit to have the work done.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST

Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may cause smoke or fire.

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS

Failure to make the correct connections can cause fire or accident to occur.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED

Route the cables and wiring so as not to be crimped by moving parts like seat rails or to make contact with sharp spots which could damage the wiring.

DO NOT RAISE THE VOLUME EXCESSIVELY

Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside noises while driving. Driving while unable to hear outside sounds could cause an accident.

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driving the vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking ahead and an accident could occur.

This symbol means there is something that could cause serious injury or death to you or other people.

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can

PRECAUTIONS

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. If the fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check all electrical connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle’s voltage regulator checked.

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 TCS-V430A will not be exposed to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

result in injury or material property damage.

FEATURES/DESCRIPTION

The Alpine TCS-V430A is a sophisticated Multi-zone, AV Controller with a built-in TV tuner (designed for U.S. broadcasts only). It realizes an across-the-board entertainment system for the mobile environment by creating individual AV spaces for each occupant. With the ability to select up to 4 AV sources (including the the built-in TV Tuner) and 3 outputs, 3 separate monitors can be controlled independently. The TV tuner is a high performance, 4-channel diversity, stereo (MTS) receiver, capable of receiving both standard broadcasts as well as cable (181 channels total). In addition, a special interface allows easy expansion using Alpine’s overhead monitors.

It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch TV/Video while driving any

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Features:

AV Control

• 1 Internal AV Input (4-channel diversity, TV Tuner (U.S. NTSC only)

• 3 External AV Inputs: DVD, VCR, AUX (Audio L/R, Composite Video)

• 3 Individually controllable outputs (dedicated Overhead Monitor, MON2, MON3)

• Audio gain adjustment for each AV input (including internal TV tuner)

• Infrared, wireless remote control

• On Sscreen display (OSD) for each monitor output

• Last status memory

• Multiple IR Remote IN (for connection to Alpine products having remote out)

• IR Remote OUT (for connection with Alpine products with remote in)

vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking ahead and an accident could occur.

TV Tuner

• 181 Channels (TV: 2 - 69; Cable: 1 - 125)

• Cable Ready

• Multi-sound: Stereo —> SAP —> Mono

• Auto Program (2 modes for both TV and Cable, 4 total)

• Channel Preset (TV = 10, Cable = 10)

AV Expansion using Alpine’s Overhead Monitors

The TCS-V430A is easily expanded when either of Alpine’s Overhead Monitor units (TMXR680A/R705) are connected. Each of the Overhead Monitors has 2 additional AV inputs. When connected to the TCS-V430A with the KCE-508V extension DIN, the second AV input will be available. To simplify this switching further, even when the source is selected from the overhead monitor, the AV Controller will be switched automatically and source information will be displayed in the OSD.

OPERATION - Remote Control

1 Input Source Select (Direct/

Sequential)

2 Monitor Output Select

3 Direct CH

4 AUTO CH (A)

Manual/SEEK CH (B)

TV Tuner Controls

5 BAND 6 A.PGM 7 PRESET 8 DISP 9 AUDIO 10 TV POWER

Overhead Monitor Control (TMX-R680A)

11 MONITOR POWER 12 SOURCE 13 VOL UP 14 VOL DN 15 SET UP 16 MUTE 17 LIGHT (Dome Light)

* Please see TMX-R680 Owner’s

Manual

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NOTE: Keys surrounded by a BLUE outline or background, are dedicated for the AV Controller or TV functions. All other keys apply to the Overhead monitor functions. The RUE-R4151 duplicates the functions found on the RUE-4150 remote control for the overhead monitors.

OPERATION - AV Control Functions

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1. Source Selection

To select any of the four sources directly, press one of the remote control keys listed below:

• TV (Built-in TV Tuner)

• DVD (External DVD input)

• VCR (External VCR input)

• AUX (External AUX input)

2. Monitor Selection

Up to a maximum of 3 monitors can be connected to the TCS-V430A. Monitor 1ST is dedicated to Alpine’s Overhead Monitors through a proprietary mini-DIN connector. This connector carries both video and stereo audio channels. However, a separate DINto-RCA adapter is included to interface with any type of NTSC monitor. Monitors 2ND and 3RD are standard NTSC compatible outputs along with RCA-type, Left and Right audio outputs. Pressing any of the monitor keys once, will activate the functions for that monitor. Repeated pressing will cycle through all of the sources for that monitor, without having to use the SOURCE keys.

Changing Sources

There are several ways to change the source displayed on each of the monitors. Press any of the MONITOR keys. The output to which the monitor is connected and the current source being displayed will be shown in its OSD (On Screen Display) for about 8 seconds.

• Direct AV Source Selection While the OSD is active, pressing any of the SOURCE keys will change the source for the currently selected monitor. If no further keys are pressed for at least 8 seconds, the OSD will automatically turn off and the last selection will remain active. For example:

1) Press Monitor 2ND [A] (assume it is currently displaying the TV video)

2) The Monitor connected to the the 2ND output will display “MONITOR 2: TV”

3) Before its OSD turns off, Press any of the SOURCE keys [B] (DVD, VCR, AUX) to change from TV to the desired source (DVD for this example).

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MONITOR2: TV

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MONITOR2: DVD

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OPERATION - AV Control Functions

• Cyclic AV Source Selection While the OSD is active, pressing the same Monitor key again will change its source. Repeated pressing of this key will cycle through the sources as follows: TV —> DVD —> VCR —> AUX —> TV If no key is pressed for at least 8 seconds, the OSD will automatically turn off and the last selection will remain active. For example:

1) Press Monitor 2ND [A] (assume it is currently displaying the TV video)

2) The Monitor connected to the the 2ND output will display “MONITOR 2: TV”

3) Before its OSD turns off, Press the 2ND key again [B] to change the source to DVD. Each successive press will change the source to VCR [C], then AUX [D] and finally back to TV [A].

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MONITOR2: AUX MONITOR2: VCR

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MONITOR2: TV MONITOR2: DVD

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• Multi Selection Mode In the MULTI SELECTION mode, sources for each of the monitors can be changed from a single monitor. To display the MULTI SELECTION menu, press and hold the Monitor key of the monitor currently being viewed. A list of each monitor and its currently selected source is shown in the OSD. The line describing the monitor being viewed will blink. Both Cyclic and Direct Source selection is possible for the selected monitor.

To change monitors, press one of the other Monitor keys. Its line in the menu will begin to blink to indicate selection has been completed. If no key is pressed within about 8 seconds, the Menu screen will disappear and any changes will be set.

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