Alpine VPA-B211P User Manual

FOR CAR USE ONLY/NUR FÜR AUTOMOBIL GEBRAUCH/POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE/PARA USO EN AUTOMÓVILES/SOLO PER L’UTILIZZO IN AUTOMOBILE/ENDAST FÖR BILBRUK

Vehicle Hub

VPA-B211P VPA-B211E

• 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 Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare l’attrezzatura.

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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.

7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

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

Meiyi Printing Factory, Dalian, China No. 28 Chang Qing Street, Xi Gang District, Dalian, China

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

Phone 03-9769-0000

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany

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

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,

B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain

Cedex, France

Phone 01-48638989

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano

Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy

Phone 02-484781

Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32

Phone 945-283588

Printed in China (Y)

68-02278Z15-A

Contents

Operating Instructions

ENGLISH

Switching Background Textures .................... 8

Demonstration Function ................................ 8

WARNING

WARNING .................................................. 2

CAUTION ................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3

Getting Started

Feature .............................................................. 4

When Using the Remote Control ...................... 4

Battery Replacement ......................................... 4

Turning Power On and Off ............................... 4

Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 5

Switching between NTSC and PAL .................. 5

Lowering Volume Quickly ................................ 5

Switching a Source ........................................... 5

Other Useful Features

Switching Each Monitor Source (VIDEO

SOURCE SELECT Function) ....................... 5

Switching the function of

the remote sensor ....................................... 6

Setup

Setup Operation ................................................ 6

Setting the Navigation Mode ......................... 7

Navigation Audio Interruption Volume

Adjustment.................................................. 7

Setting the Display Type ................................ 7

Setting the Volume Level ............................... 7

Setting the Rear Camera ................................ 7

Switching the Visual Input Signal

(Rear Camera) ............................................ 7

Setting the AUX Mode .................................. 7

Naming External Devices .............................. 7

Adjusting the External Input Audio Level ..... 7

Switching the Visual Input Signal (AUX) ..... 7

Setting the External Rear Monitor Output .... 8

Setting the External Device Interrupt

Mode .......................................................... 8

Setting the VISUALIZER Mode Display ...... 8

Playing MP3/WMA Data .............................. 8

Setting the Scroll ........................................... 8

DVD/Video CD Operation (Optional)

Playing DVD/Video CD ................................... 9

Fast-forwarding /Fast-reversing ........................ 9

Finding the Beginning of Chapters

or Tracks ........................................................ 9

Playing Still Frames (pausing) .......................... 9

Chapter/Track/Title Repeat Playback ............... 9

CD/MP3/WMA Operation (Optional)

Playing CD/MP3/WMA ................................. 10

Folder/File Search ........................................... 10

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 11

Repeat Play ..................................................... 11

iPodTM Operation (Optional)

Playback .......................................................... 11

Searching for a desired Song .......................... 12

Searching by Playlist ................................... 12

Searching by Artist Name............................ 12

Searching by Album Name .......................... 12

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X)........................ 13

Repeat Play ..................................................... 13

Navigation System (Optional)

Switching the Navigation Screen .................... 13

Auxiliary Device (Optional)

Operating Auxiliary Devices ........................... 14

TV Operation (Optional)

Operating TV Unit .......................................... 15

Automatic Memory of Channel Presets .......... 15

Information

In Case of Difficulty ....................................... 16

Specifications .................................................. 17

Installation and Connections

Installation ...................................................... 17

Connections .................................................... 18

System Example ............................................. 20

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Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

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.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.

DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.

Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.

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

DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.

Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.

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, shift lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.

Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.

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

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.

USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.

Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.

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 result in product failure.

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 product to have the work done.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.

Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.

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.

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PRECAUTIONS

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 monitor. This has been done for the safety of the driver and passengers. Setup Operation and Search Function 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 “CAN’T OPERATE WHILE DRIVING,” will be displayed if any attempts are made to perform these operations while driving.

• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before installing your VPA-B211P/VPA-B211E. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.

• Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

• When making connections to the vehicle's electrical system, be aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the VPA-B211P/VPA-B211E to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the VPA-B211P/VPA-B211E has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.

• The VPA-B211P/VPA-B211E uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for assistance.

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Getting Started

POWER

SOURCE

MUTE

Operation is carried out from the remote control.

Feature

If the unit is connected to an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible device (DVD/HDD Player, DVD/CD Changer, Adapter for iPod, etc.), operation with the supplied remote control can be carried out. You can also display the screen on the external monitor. If the unit is connected to an ALPINE navigation system, you can display navigation screens on the external monitor. For details on the function of connected devices, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Battery Replacement

Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent.

Opening the battery cover

Slide out the battery cover while firmly pressing in the direction of the arrow.

Replacing the battery

Insert the batteries, observing the polarities as illustrated.

Closing the cover

Slide the cover as illustrated until a click is heard.

When Using the Remote Control

• Point the remote control at the remote control eye within about 2 meters.

• It may not be possible to operate the remote control if the remote control eye is exposed to direct sunlight.

• The remote control is a small, lightweight precision device. To avoid damage, short battery life, operational errors and poor response, observe the following.

- Do not subject the remote control to excessive shock.

- Do not put in a trouser pocket.

-Keep away from food, moisture and dirt.

- Do not place in direct sunshine.

• Connect the supplied remote control eye. Failing to do so will result in a loss of remote control operation. Refer to “Connections” (pages 18).

• If an ALPINE monitor is connected as the external front monitor, connect the remote control input lead to the remote control output lead of the monitor. In this case, you do not need to connect the supplied remote control eye.

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Turning Power On and Off

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.

Press POWER to turn on/off the unit.

Initial System Start-Up

Be sure to press the RESET button when using the unit for the first time, after installing the CD changer, after changing the car battery, etc.

Turn off the unit power.

Press RESET with a ball-point pen or similar pointed object.

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RESET

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Other Useful Features

-/J/SEARCH

MUTE

RESET

Switching between NTSC and PAL

Set the output configuration to NTSC or PAL.

Press and hold POWER for at least 2 seconds.

•PAL is the standard and there is no need to change the

setting. The system is set to PAL at time of shipment from the factory.

Lowering Volume Quickly

Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level.

Press MUTE.

No volume is output. Pressing MUTE again brings the audio back to its

previous level.

Switching a Source

Press SOURCE.

• Source can be switched by setting FRONT on the VIDEO

SOURCE SEL screen. Refer to “Switching Each Monitor Source (VIDEO SOURCE SELECT Function)” (this page).

Switching Each Monitor Source (VIDEO SOURCE SELECT Function)

If the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected, you can connect up to 2 external rear monitors. The source is switched between the external front monitor and the external rear monitor using the VIDEO SOURCE SELECT function.

Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

Press 8 or 9 to select VIDEO SOURCE SEL.

Press -/J/SEARCH or f.

The VIDEO SOURCE SEL. screen is displayed.

Press 8 or 9 to select a monitor from which the source of FRONT/REAR 1/REAR 2 is set.

FRONT: External front monitor REAR 1: External rear monitor connected to AUX

OUT1 of the optional expansion box (VPE-

REAR 2: External rear monitor connected to AUX

Press g or f to select the desired source.

To return to the SETUP screen, select RETURN and press -/J/SEARCH or g. To finish the setting, press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.

S431).

OUT2 of the optional expansion box (VPES431).

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• The optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is required to connect an external rear monitor.

• REAR 1/REAR 2 can be set when “Setting the External Rear Monitor Output” (page 8) is turned on.

• If the source of REAR 1/REAR 2 is set to NAVIGATION, though the source name of the rear monitor is displayed as DVD, the navigation screen is output.

Switching the function of the remote sensor

Setup

The remote sensor of the external monitor can be switched, as you prefer.

Press 8 or 9 on the SETUP screen and select REMOTE CONTROL SEL.

Press g or f and select a monitor using the remote control.

The monitor which has a priority to the remote control operation is changed.

FRONT: The remote control eye of this unit is

REAR-1: The remote sensor of the external rear

REAR-2: The remote sensor of the external rear

To finish the setting, press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.

• REAR-1/REAR-2 is adjustable when the external expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected.

• If REAR-1 or REAR-2 is set, DVD operation is not possible from the unit's supplied remote control.

effective.

monitor connected to AUX OUT1 of the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is effective, and the remote control can operate only the source selected for this terminal.

monitor connected to AUX OUT2 of the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is effective, and the remote control can operate only the source selected for this terminal.

MUTE

Setup Operation

The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the SETUP mode screen. Attempting to access this screen while driving will display the warning-CAN’T OPERATE WHILE DRIVING.

The following steps 1 to 4 are common operations to each “Setting item” of Setup. Refer to each section for details.

Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

Select the desired setting item by pressing either 8 or 9.

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Setting items:

NAV. ↔ NAV. MIX LEVEL ↔ DISPLAY-TYPE SEL. ↔ VOLUME LEVEL ↔ CAMERA-IN ↔ CAMERA-IN SIG. ↔ REMOTE CONTROL SEL.* ↔ VIDEO SOURCE SEL.* ↔ AUX IN-1 (2, 3) ↔ AUX IN-1 (2, 3) NAME ↔ AUX IN-1 (2, 3) LEVEL ↔ AUX IN-1 (2, 3) SIG. ↔ MONITOR OUT-1 ↔ MONITOR OUT-2 ↔ IN-INT MUTE ↔ VISUALIZER SEL. ↔ PLAY MODE ↔ AUTO SCROLL ↔ BACKGROUND SEL. ↔ DEMO ↔ NAV.

* Refer to the “Switching Each Monitor Source (VIDEO

SOURCE SELECT Function)” (page 5).

Pressing g or f changes to the setting.

To finish the setting, press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.

Setting the Navigation Mode

Switching the Visual Input Signal (Rear Camera)

When you connect an optional navigation equipment, set it to ON.

Setting item: NAV.

Setting contents: OFF / ON

ON: Navigation source is displayed. OFF: Navigation source is not displayed. The

settings related to the navigation can not be changed from this unit.

Navigation Audio Interruption Volume Adjustment

With an Alpine navigation system connected to the VPAB211P/VPA-B211E, the voice guidance of the navigation system will be mixed with the DVD or CD play. You can adjust the volume level of the voice guidance.

Setting item: NAV. MIX LEVEL

Setting contents: OFF, +1 to +15

• When NAV. is turned on, the setting can be made. Refer to

“Setting the Navigation Mode” (this page).

Setting the Display Type

Depending on your external monitor, the screen may not be correctly displayed. In this case, change the type.

Setting item: DISPLAY-TYPE SEL.

Setting contents: TYPE1 / TYPE2

Setting the Volume Level

The volume level can be set for each source.

Setting item: VOLUME LEVEL

Setting contents: LOW / MID / HIGH

• The sound level increases as follows: LOW → MID →

HIGH.

Setting the Rear Camera

After setting to ON in “Setting the Rear Camera,” then this setting may be carried out.

Setting item: CAMERA-IN SIG.

Setting contents: NTSC / PAL

• When ON is set in “Setting the Rear Camera” (this page), the setting can be made.

Setting the AUX Mode

Setting items: AUX IN-1 to 3

Setting contents: OFF / ON

OFF: AUX source is not displayed. ON: AUX source is displayed.

• OFF is not selected when the optional DVD player or DVD changer is connected.

•AUX IN-3 is adjustable when the external expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected.

Naming External Devices

When more than one external device is connected, you can name each (up to 3) as you like.

Setting item: AUX IN-1 to 3 NAME

Setting contents: AUX-1 (2, 3) / VCR / GAME-1, 2 / TV / EXT-DVD / DVB-T

*1When an optional TV is connected, set the unit to TV. Refer

to “TV Operation” (page 15).

VPA-B211P only.

• The selected source name is displayed instead of AUX source name.

Adjusting the External Input Audio Level

Setting item: AUX IN-1 to 3 LEVEL

Setting contents: LOW / HIGH

LOW: Decreases the external input audio level HIGH: Increases the external input audio level

When the rear camera is connected, rear pictures are output on the screen.

Setting item: CAMERA-IN

Setting contents: OFF / ON

ON: When the shift lever is set to reverse (R),

the rear camera picture is shown on the screen.

OFF: The rear pictures are not output.

• By shifting to reverse (R), the rear pictures are output. This function is effective when the reverse wire is properly connected.

Switching the Visual Input Signal (AUX)

After setting to ON in “Setting the AUX mode,” then this setting may be carried out.

Setting item: AUX IN-1 to 3 SIG.

Setting contents: NTSC / PAL

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Setting the External Rear Monitor Output

Playing MP3/WMA Data

Set it to ON when you use the external rear monitor.

Setting items: MONITOR OUT-1, 2

Setting contents: OFF / ON

ON: By setting the connected external rear

monitor to ON, the remote control will be usable.

OFF: When either MONITOR OUT-1 or 2 is set to

OFF, only one monitor can be set by the VIDEO SOURCE SELECT function.

• When the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected, the setting can be made.

Setting the External Device Interrupt Mode

If an Alpine Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) is connected to the VPA-B211P/VPA-B211E, an Auxiliary Source will be allowed to interrupt the current audio source. For example, you can listen to the voice guidance of your navigation system when it occurs even while you are playing a CD or DVD. The CD/DVD player will be automatically muted during voice guidance. For further details, please refer to the manual for KCA-410C.

Setting item: IN-INT. MUTE

Setting contents: OFF / ON

OFF: Sound will be output in Interrupt mode. ON: Sound will not be output in Interrupt mode.

• The auxiliary device being connected must have an Interrupt wire with a negative trigger for this function to operate automatically. Otherwise, a separate switch needs to be added to switch it manually.

Setting the VISUALIZER Mode Display

Set VISUALIZER to your preference. Other than in the OFF setting, VISUALIZER can be displayed on the rear monitor. When you select SCAN, the screen shows a continuous series of 6 images, one after the other.

Setting item: VISUALIZER SEL.

Setting contents: MODE-1 to MODE-6 / SCAN / OFF

• When the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected, the VISUALIZER setting can be made.

•To display VISUALIZER on the rear monitor, refer to “Switching Each Monitor Source (VIDEO SOURCE SELECT Function)” (page 5) and set the REAR 1 and REAR 2 sources to VISUALIZER.

When using discs containing both CD data and MP3/WMA data.

Setting item: PLAY MODE

Setting content: CD-DA / CD/MP3

CD: Plays only the CD data on discs containing

both CD data and MP3/WMA data.

MP3: Both CD data and MP3/WMA file tracks can

be played back.

•Perform this setting before inserting a disc. If a disc has already been inserted, perform the setting after you remove the disc. If you use an MP3 changer, you have to change discs.

Setting the Scroll

Scroll display is available if titles are entered in the disc. Scroll display of CD text, folder names, file names and tag information is also enabled.

Setting item: AUTO SCROLL

Setting contents: AUTO / MANUAL

AUTO: Turns on the AUTO scroll mode. Scroll

display is repeated as long as the mode is turned on.

MANUAL: Turns off the AUTO scroll mode.

Scroll display is done once as a track is changed.

Switching Background Textures

You can select the background textures of the setup screen from 4 types.

Setting item: BACKGROUND SEL.

Setting contents: TYPE1 to 4

Demonstration Function

This unit is equipped with a demonstration function capable of showing basic operations of respective sources on the display.

Setting item: DEMO

Setting contents: OFF / ON

ON: Turns on the demonstration mode to show

the basic operations.

OFF: Turns off the demonstration mode.

• The demonstration operation is automatically repeated until the function is turned off.

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