Alpine VPA-B222 User Manual

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VPA-B222

• OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.

1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-0031, Japan

Phone 03-5496-8231

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

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

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

777 Supertest Road, Toronto,

Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada

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

YAMAGATA Corporation 2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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

Printed in Japan (Y)

68-02065Z86-A

CHA-S634

• CD changer for VPA-B222.

• Changeur CD pour VPA-B222.

• Cambiador de CD para VPA-B222.

CHA-1214

• CD changer for VPA-B222.

• Changeur CD pour VPA-B222.

• Cambiador de CD para VPA-B222.

CHM-S630

Alpine CD Changers Give You More!

More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience.

The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 discs, and the CHM-S630 M-Bus model is a super-compact 6-disc changer with a CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.

Changeurs de CD Alpine : vous avez le choix!

Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.

Le modèle CHA-S634 est un changeur 6 disques ultra performant équipé des nouvelles fonctions M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK et CD TEXT. Le modèle CHA-1214 Ai-NET contient 12 disques. Le modèle CHM-S630 M-Bus est un changeur 6 disques super compact doté de la fonction CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.

¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!

Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.

CHA-S634 es un cambiador de seis discos de alto rendimiento con nuevo M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK y CD TEXT. El modelo CHA-1214 Ai-NET alberga 12 discos y el modelo CHM-S630 M-Bus es un cambiador de seis discos de tamaño reducido con un CD-R/RW PLAY BACK.

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Contents Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING ................................................. 4

CAUTION .................................................. 4

PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 5

Getting Started

Feature .............................................................. 6

Accessory List .................................................. 6

Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6

Turning Power On or Off ................................. 6

Displaying the Unit Source on the

Monitor ...................................................... 6

Switching a Source ........................................... 7

Adjusting the Volume ....................................... 7

Lowering Volume Quickly ............................... 7

Radio

Listening to Radio ............................................ 7

Manual Storing of Station Presets .................... 8

Automatic Memory of Station Presets ............. 8

Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8

Setting Analog Mode

(HD Radio mode only) ................................. 8

Changing the Display

(HD Radio mode only) ................................. 9

Other Useful Features

Adjusting the Audio ......................................... 9

Adjusting the Balance ................................. 10

Adjusting the Fader ..................................... 10

Setting the Treble Control ........................... 10

Setting the Bass Control ............................. 10

Adjusting the Subwoofer Level .................. 10

Tuning Loudness ON or OFF ..................... 10

Tuning Defeat ON or OFF ........................... 10

Adjusting Volume of GUIDE Voice ............10

Rear Entertainment Function ..........................11

Switching the function of the remote

sensor .......................................................11

Setup

GENERAL Setup

General Setup Operation .................................12

Demonstration Function .............................. 12

Setting the Time Display .............................12

Setting the Time ...........................................13

Setting Daylight Saving Time .....................13

Sound (Beep) Guide Function .....................13

Turning the Commander Vibration

ON or OFF ...............................................13

Setting the Scroll .........................................13

SYSTEM Setup

System Setup Operation ..................................13

Using the Speaker Input ..................................14

Setting the Speaker Input Mode .................. 14

Displaying the Speaker Input Volume

Level .........................................................14

Setting the Navigation/Speaker Input Voice

Interruption ...............................................14

Adjusting the Speaker Input's Interruption

Detection Level ........................................14

Adjusting the Speaker Input Voice Interruption

Level .........................................................14

Setting the Interrupt Type of the Speaker Input

Voice .........................................................15

Setting the Channel of the Speaker Interruption

Detection ..................................................15

Connecting the Navigation ............................. 15

Setting the Navigation Mode .......................15

Navigation Audio Interruption Volume

Adjustment ...............................................15

Connecting an External Input Device

(AUX) ..........................................................15

Setting the AUX Mode ................................15

Naming External Devices ............................15

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Adjusting the External Input Audio

Level ........................................................15

Connecting the Rear Monitor .........................16

Setting of the External Monitor Output ...... 16

Setting the VISUALIZER Mode Display ... 16

Connecting a Subwoofer ................................ 16

Subwoofer On and Off ................................ 16

Setting the Commander .................................. 16

Setting the Color of the Commander Button

illumination .............................................. 16

Turning the Commander Button illumination

on and off .................................................16

Adjusting the Brightness of the Commander

Button illumination .................................. 16

Setting the Others ...........................................16

Setting the External Device Interrupt

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

Adjusting the display position ..................... 17

Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display .... 17

Switching the Subtitles (Subtitle Language)

(DVD only) ................................................. 22

Switching the Angle (DVD only) ................... 22

Switching from the disc menu .................... 22

SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)

Receiving Channels with the SAT Receiver ... 23

Tuning in to Categorized Programs ................ 23

Changing the Display ..................................... 23

Checking the SAT Radio ID Number ............. 24

Storing Channel Presets ................................. 24

Receiving Stored Channels ............................ 24

Category/Channel Search Function ................ 25

Storing Weather or Traffic information from SAT

Radio ........................................................... 25

Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from

SAT Radio ................................................... 25

CD/MP3/WMA Operation (Optional)

Playing CD/MP3/WMA .................................17

Folder/File Search ........................................... 18

M.I.X. (Random Play) .................................... 18

Repeat Play .....................................................18

DVD/Video CD Operation (Optional)

Playing DVD/Video CD ................................. 19

To display the DVD mode screen ................ 20

If a menu screen appears ............................. 20

Playing Still Frames (Pausing) ....................... 20

Finding the Beginnings of Chapters or

Tracks ..........................................................20

Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing ....................... 20

Displaying the Top Menu Screen

(DVD only) .................................................. 21

Changing Discs (only when DVD changer is

connected) ...................................................21

Stopping Playback (PRE STOP) .................... 21

Stopping Playback .......................................... 21

Chapter/Track/Title Repeat Playback ............. 21

Switching the Audio Tracks ........................... 21

iPod® (Optional)

Playback ......................................................... 25

Searching for a desired Song .......................... 26

Searching by Playlist .................................. 26

Searching by artist name ............................. 26

Searching by album name ........................... 26

Searching by Song Name ............................ 27

Select Playlist/Artist/Album ........................... 27

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) .................... 27

Repeat Play ..................................................... 27

Navigation System (Optional)

Displaying the Navigation Screen .................. 28

Changing the Navigation operation mode ...... 28

Map Screen Function ..................................... 28

Displaying the Current Position .................. 28

Scrolling the Map ........................................ 28

Changing the Map Scale ............................. 28

Menu Screen Function ................................... 28

TV Operation (Optional)

Operating TV Unit ......................................... 29

Automatic Memory of Channel Presets ......... 29

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Switching Audio ............................................. 29

Auxiliary Device (Optional)

Operating Auxiliary Devices (Optional) ........ 30

Factory System

Operating Factory System

(Speaker Input mode) .................................. 31

HDD Player Operation (Optional)

Listening to Music of HDD ............................ 31

External Audio Processor (Optional)

Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround ... 32

Setting the Speakers ....................................... 33

Set MX Mode of the External Audio

Processor ..................................................... 33

X-OVER Adjustment ..................................... 33

Performing Time Correction Manually

(TCR) .......................................................... 34

Phase Switching ............................................. 35

Graphic Equalizer Adjustments ..................... 35

Parametric Equalizer Adjustments ................. 35

Setting Bass Sound Control ........................... 36

Setting Bass Compressor ............................ 36

Setting Bass Focus ...................................... 36

Speaker Setup ................................................. 36

Setting of Dolby Digital ................................. 37

Adjusting the acoustic image ...................... 37

Mixing bass sound to the rear channel ........ 37

Achieving powerful high volume sound ..... 37

Adjusting the speaker levels ....................... 37

Adjusting the DVD Level ............................... 38

Storing Settings in the Memory ..................... 38

Calling up the Preset Memory ........................ 38

Using the Pro Logic II Mode ......................... 38

Linear PCM Setting ........................................ 39

Soft button operation

Basic operation ...............................................39

Radio Operation ..............................................40

Setup Operation ..............................................40

CD/MP3/WMA Operation ..............................41

DVD/Video CD Operation ..............................41

SAT Radio Operation ...................................... 42

iPod

Operation ..............................................43

TV Operation ..................................................44

HDD Player Operation ....................................44

Information

In Case of Difficulty .......................................45

Specifications ..................................................47

Installation and Connections

Warning .................................................. 48

Caution ................................................... 48

Precautions ........................................... 48

Installation ......................................................49

Connections (VPA-B222 Wiring Diagram) .... 52

System Example ............................................. 54

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Operating Instructions

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION

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 NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

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 BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.

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

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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 +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C (+32°F) before turning your unit on.

Moisture Condensation

You may notice the disc playback sound wavering due to condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

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 VPA-B222 will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Alpine products equipped with the Ai-NET bus, connected to the VPA-B222, can be operated from the VPA-B222. Depending on the products connected, the functions and displays will vary. For details, consult your Alpine dealer.

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 VPA-B222. This has been done for the safety of the driver and passengers. Audio Processor Adjustments 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.

• Apple, the Apple logo and iPod are trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corporation. iBiquity Digital and the HD Radio and HD Symbols are trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents.

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Getting Started

Joystick

Flipper switch

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.

RESET

Operation is carried out by the commander. If an Alpine touch panel monitor is connected to this unit, the touch buttons appear in the display to enable touch operation. This manual explains operation using the commander. For details of the touch operation, refer to “Soft button operation” on page 39.

• The commander vibrates when an operation is performed. Refer to

“Turning the Commander Vibration ON or OFF” (page 13).

Feature

If an Alpine Ai-NET compatible products (DVD player, DVD/CD changer), or iPod using the FULLSPEED™ Connection Cable is connected to the VPA-B222, it can be controlled from the commander and displayed on the external monitor. If an optional Alpine Navigation System is connected to the VPA-B222, the Navigation screen will be displayed on the external monitor, and its operation can be performed. For details on the function of connected devices, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Accessory List

Main unit....................................................................................1

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

Parking brake sub-lead .............................................................1

Factory System Cable...............................................................1

Pinch connector ........................................................................6

Bracket......................................................................................2

Tapping screw (M4 × 14)...........................................................4

Pan screw (M4 × 8) ...................................................................4

Velcro fastener ..........................................................................2

RGB cable (3M) ........................................................................1

RCA extension cable (3M) ........................................................1

Antenna extension cable (3M)...................................................1

Commander ..............................................................................1

Holder........................................................................................1

Commander connection cable (3M) ..........................................1

Double-sided adhesive tape ......................................................1

Reinforcement screw.................................................................3

Cable clamp ..............................................................................3

Turning Power On or 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 SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.

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

Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.

Displaying the Unit Source on the Monitor

By selecting the image source on the unit, it can be displayed on a connected monitor. For operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the monitor.

If an Alpine monitor is connected (RGB connection)

1 Recall the navigation mode by selecting the image

source on the monitor. The source of the unit is displayed.

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Switching a Source

Press SOURCE/POWER.

The source selection screen is displayed.

Screen example

Radio

Joystick

Displays source modes that can be selected (The kind of source modes that are displayed varies depending on connection and setting)

Press the joystick up or down to select the desired source, then press / /ENTER.

The selected main source screen is displayed.

• In the source selection screen mode, press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn th e flipper switch clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume.

Clockwise: Volume up Counterclockwise: Volume down Volume: 0 - 35

Lowering Volume Quickly

Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level.

Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to activate the MUTE mode.

The audio level decreases. During mute, the volume level indicator will blink.

Pressing MUTE/RTN/SETUP again brings the audio back to its previous level.

This unit cannot receive HD Radio™ signals (digital terrestrial radio). In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an optional HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the Ai-NET bus.

Band display Preset number display Frequency display

Listening to Radio

Press SOURCE/POWER.

The source selection screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select RADIO, then press / /ENTER.

Press and hold for at least 2 seconds repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.

FM-1 FM-2 AM FM-1

Press / /ENTER to select the tuning mode.

DX SEEK SEEK (OFF) DX SEEK

• The initial mode is Distance mode.

DX SEEK (Distance mode):

Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).

SEEK (Local mode):

Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic Seek Tuning).

OFF (Manual mode):

The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).

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Press or to tune in the desired station.

Holding down or will change the frequency continuously.

• “DIGITAL” is displayed when a digital radio station is received.

Tuning to Preset Stations

Press and hold for at least 2 seconds repeatedly until the desired band is displayed.

Manual Storing of Station Presets

Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory.

Press and hold /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

The FUNCTION screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select PRESET MEMORY, then press the joystick right.

Press the joystick up or down to select any one of the preset numbers PRESET1 through PRESET6, then press / /ENTER.

The selected station is stored. The display shows the band, preset number and station frequency memorized.

• A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; FM-1, FM-2 and AM).

• If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station, the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.

Automatic Memory of Station Presets

Press and hold for at least 2 seconds repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.

Press and hold / /ENTER for at least 2 seconds.

The frequency on the display continues to change while the automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band. They will be stored into PRESET1 to PRESET6 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.

Changing Stations by the Commander

Press or to select a preset number (P01 to P06).

The selected station is received.

Recalling by the FUNCTION screen

Press and hold /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

The FUNCTION screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select PRESET CALL, then press the joystick right.

Press the joystick up or down to select any one of the preset numbers PRESET1 through PRESET6, then press / /ENTER.

The preset station is received. The display shows the band, preset number and frequency of the station selected.

Setting Analog Mode (HD Radio mode only)

While receiving HD radio, you can switch to analog signal mode, even in areas that receive digital radio station signals.

Press and hold /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

The FUNCTION screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select ANALOG MODE, then press the joystick right.

Press the joystick up or down to select ON, then press / /ENTER.

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Changing the Display (HD Radio mode only)

Other Useful

Text information, such as Station name, Song title, Artist, etc., is displayed while receiving a digital radio station.

Press and hold /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

The FUNCTION screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select the INFO., then press / /ENTER.

Each time you perform the above operations, the display changes as shown below.

Short Station Name *

Song title *

Artist *

Album *

*1Displays Short Station Name / Long Station Name in the Station

Information Service Data.

*2Displays Song title / Artist / Album in the main program Service

Data.

Long Station Name *

Features

Adjusting the Audio

The following steps 1 to 5 are common operations of each audio adjustment. Refer to each section for details.

Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select AUDIO MODE, then press the joystick right.

The AUDIO MODE screen is displayed.

Display Example for Audio MODE Screen

Joystick

Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item.

Setting items: BALANCE / FADER / TREBLE / BASS /

* Setting can be made only when an external audio processor is

connected.

Press the joystick left or right to adjust and set the desired item.

Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen. Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP repeatedly to return to the main source screen displayed before starting the setup operation.

SUBW LEVEL / LOUDNESS / DEFEAT / GUIDE MIX LV*

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Adjusting the Balance

Adjust the sound volume of the left and right speakers.

Setting item: BALANCE Setting range: L15 to R15

Adjusting the Fader

Adjust the volume of the front and rear speakers.

Setting item: FADER Setting range: F15 to R15

Setting the Treble Control

You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.

Select TREBLE on the AUDIO MODE screen, then press the joystick right.

Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item, then press the joystick left or right to adjust and set the desired item.

Setting the treble level

You can boost or cut treble frequencies. (The level of each audio source can be adjusted.)

Setting item: LEVEL Setting level: -7 to +7

Setting the treble center frequency

The displayed treble frequency is boosted. (Common to each audio source.)

Setting item: FREQUENCY Setting range: 7.5kHz 10kHz 12.5kHz 15kHz

• Adjustment cannot be performed when an external audio processor is connected and DEFEAT is set to ON.

Setting the Bass Control

You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.

Select BASS on the AUDIO MODE screen, then press the joystick right.

Setting the bass center frequency

The displayed bass frequency is boosted. (Common to each audio source.)

Setting item: FREQUENCY Setting range: 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz

• Adjustment cannot be performed when an external audio processor is

connected and DEFEAT is set to ON.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Level

Adjust the subwoofer output.

Setting item: SUBW LEVEL Setting range: 0 to 15

• The level adjustment becomes available when ON is set in

“Subwoofer On and Off” (page 16).

Tuning Loudness ON or OFF

Loudness introduces a special low- and high-frequency emphasis at low listening levels. This compensates for the ear's decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound.

Setting item: LOUDNESS Setting range: ON / OFF

• Adjustment cannot be performed when an external audio processor is

connected and DEFEAT is set to ON.

Tuning Defeat ON or OFF

By setting Defeat ON, previously adjusted settings of BASS and TREBLE will return to the factory defaults.

Setting item: DEFEAT Setting range: ON / OFF

Adjusting Volume of GUIDE Voice

The volume level of the speaker input voice and the navigation interrupt voice output from the external audio processor is adjusted.

Setting item: GUIDE MIX LV

* Setting range: 0 to 15

* Make sure to adjust this setting to 15. Otherwise operation may not

be correctly performed.

• Adjust the speaker input voice interruption level in “Adjusting the

Speaker Input Voice Interruption Level” (page 14) and “Navigation Audio Interruption Volume Adjustment” (page 15).

Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item, then press the joystick left or right to adjust and set the desired item.

Setting the bass level

You can boost or cut bass frequencies. (The audio source level can be adjusted.)

Setting item: LEVEL Setting level: -7 to +10

Setting the slope

Select the frequency you want to set within the available range. (Common to each audio source.)

Setting item: SLOPE Setting range: 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25

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Rear Entertainment Function

The rear entertainment function independently routes different sources to the front and the rear inside a car. For example, while listening to the radio or other audio source in the front, DVD can be enjoyed in the rear with the optional rear monitor and headphones. To connect the rear monitor, the optional expansion box VPE-S431 is required.

Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select REAR SELECT, then press the joystick right.

The REAR SELECT screen is displayed.

Display Example for REAR SELECT screen

• This function cannot be used when MONITOR-1 or 2 is set to

OFF in SYSTEM SETUP.

Press the joystick up or down to select the desired external monitor.

REAR-1: A rear external monitor can be connected to AUX

REAR-2: A rear external monitor can be connected to AUX

OUT 1 of the optional expansion box (VPE-S431).

OUT 2 of the optional expansion box (VPE-S431)

Press the joystick left or right to select the monitor to be controlled by the remote control.

FRONT: Remote control operation can be performed

REAR-1: The remote sensor of the external monitor

REAR-2: The remote sensor of the external monitor

Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen. Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP repeatedly to return to the main source screen displayed before starting the setup operation.

• Select SETUP on the FUNCTION screen to recall the SETUP screen

after pressing and holding /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

• The sensor of the touch panel rear monitor has priority over the

sensor of the remote control, if the rear monitor (connected to the Alpine touch panel rear monitor via the Monitor control lead) is touched, regardless of the remote control sensor switch setting. Note, however, that the sensor of the remote control that has been set takes priority if it has been 5 seconds since last touching the panel.

when the Alpine monitor is connected using an RGB cable, and also when a monitor (other than Alpine) connected to a remote control sensor unit (optional) is connected.

connected to AUX OUT1 of the tuner box of this unit, or the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is effective, and the remote control can operate only the source selected for the REAR SELECT screen.

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

Press the joystick left or right to set the desired video source (external input).

Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen. Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP repeatedly to return to the main source screen displayed before starting the setup operation.

• To cancel the rear entertainment function, set to OFF.

• When the “Setting the AUX Mode” (page 15) is set to OFF, the

auxiliary source is not displayed.

• VISUALIZER (VISUAL.) is not displayed when the setting of “Setting the VISUALIZER Mode Display” (page 16) is turned off.

Switching the function of the remote sensor

For remote control operation, the remote sensor of the external device (monitor, etc.) can be switched, as you prefer.

Switching the Remote Control Sensor

In the SETUP screen mode, press the joystick up or down to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The SYSTEM SETUP screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select REMOTE SEL.

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Setup

Joystick

GENERAL Setup

General Setup Operation

To display the General mode screen:

To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure 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 General mode operation has been released. Engaging the parking brake can reactivate the General mode, 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 General mode screen.” Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the procedure of “To display the General mode screen.”

Press the joystick up or down to select GENERAL SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The GENERAL SETUP screen is displayed.

Display Example for GENERAL SETUP Screen

Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item.

Setting items:

DEMO / CLOCK TYPE / CLOCK ADJ / DAYLIGHT TIME / BEEP / REACTOR / SCROLL AUTO

Press the joystick left or right to adjust and set the desired item.

Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen. Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP repeatedly to return to the main source screen displayed before starting the setup operation.

• Select SETUP on the FUNCTION screen to recall the SETUP screen

after pressing and holding /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

• Immediately after changing the settings of General Mode (While the

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

Demonstration Function

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

Setting item: DEMO Setting content: 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.

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

Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

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Setting the Time Display

The time display type can be set.

Setting item: CLOCK TYPE Setting content: OFF / 12H / 24H

12H: Clock indication is displayed for 12 hours. 24H: Clock indication is displayed for 24 hours. OFF: Clock indication is turned off.

Setting the Time

Setting item: CLOCK ADJ Further setting items: HOUR / MINUTE Setting content: 1-12 (0-23)* / 0-59

HOUR: Adjust the hour. MINUTE: Adjust the minute.

SYSTEM Setup

System Setup Operation

* The setting content differs depending on the selection in "Setting the

Time Display" (page 12).

• Pressing and holding the joystick left or right will change the setting item continuously.

Setting Daylight Saving Time

Setting item: DAYLIGHT TIME Setting content: OFF / ON

ON: Place the Summer Time mode ON. The time advances by

one hour.

OFF: Return to the ordinary time.

Sound (Beep) Guide Function

Setting item: BEEP Setting content: OFF / ON

ON: Activate the Sound Guide mode. OFF: Deactivate the Sound Guide mode. The sound guide

beep will not be produced when a button on the commander is pressed.

Turning the Commander Vibration ON or OFF

You can turn the commander vibration ON or OFF during operation.

Setting item: REACTOR Setting content: OFF / ON

OFF: Turns off vibration during operation. ON: Turns on vibration during operation.

To display the System mode screen:

To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below.

1 Brake to 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 System mode operation has been released. Engaging the parking brake can reactivate the System mode, 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 System mode screen.” Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the procedure of “To display the System mode screen.”

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

Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

Setting the Scroll

Scroll display is available if CD text, folder name, file name or tag information is entered.

Setting item: SCROLL AUTO Setting content: OFF / ON

ON: Turns on the AUTO scroll mode. Scroll display is

repeated as long as the mode is turned on.

OFF: Turns off the AUTO scroll mode.

Scroll display is done once as a track is changed.

• Scroll display of the song, artist and album name is enabled when iPod is connected.

• Short/Long station name, song, artist and album name scrolling are displayed in HD Radio mode.

Press the joystick up or down to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The SYSTEM SETUP screen is displayed.

Display Example for the SYSTEM SETUP Screen

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Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item.

Setting items:

IN-INT MUTE / NAV. / GUIDE MIX / NAV. MIX LV / FACT SYS SET / FACT SYS LV / FACT SYS DET / FACT SYS MIX / F.SYS MIX TYP / F.SYS INT CH. / REMOTE SEL.* 1(2,3) NAME / AUX IN-1(2,3) LEVEL / MONITOR-1 / MONITOR-2 / VISUALIZER / ILLUM COLOR / CMNDR LIGHT. / DIMMER / ADF /SCREEN ADJ / SUBW*

*1Refer to "Rear Entertainment Function" on page 11. *2When an external audio processor is connected, the SUBW item is

not displayed.

Press the joystick left or right to adjust and set the

/ AUX IN-1(2,3) / AUX IN-

desired item.

Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen. Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP repeatedly to return to the main source screen displayed before starting the setup operation.

• Select SETUP on the FUNCTION screen to recall the SETUP screen after pressing and holding /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

• Immediately after changing the settings of System Mode (While the system is writing data automatically) do not turn the ignition key (engine key) to OFF. Otherwise, the settings may not be changed.

Using the Speaker Input

The unit can interrupt the system (navigation or telephone) of the car. The audio can also be played back on the unit if the car system of the audio (CD, etc.) is selected as the source. The unit makes the sound interruption according to the sound output level of the car system. If any of the following settings are not correctly made, sound may not interrupt, or loud sound may suddenly interrupt.

Setting the Speaker Input Mode

The following explains how to install the system (navigation/telephone) in your car. While listening to the radio, you can have navigation voice guidance or a received telephone call interrupt automatically. You can also select the speaker input mode (FACTORY SYS) on the source selection screen.

Setting items: FACT SYS SET Setting content: OFF / SOURCE / INT / BOTH

SOURCE: The system (CD, etc.) of the car can be selected as a

INT: Interrupts only the navigation/telephone voice of the

BOTH: The system (CD, etc.) of the car can be selected as

OFF: Operation and setting of the speaker input mode is

• If the car system (CD, etc.) is set to SOURCE and played back in a car with multi-channel speakers, sound such as treble, etc., may not be correctly output.

• Depending on the conditions of use, the INT or SOURCE setting is recommended.

• If INT is set, do not output CD audio from the car system.

• With BOTH set, if the source is set to other than FACTORY SYS, do

not output CD audio, etc., from the car system.

• If OFF is to set, speaker input mode settings cannot be made.

source. Navigation/telephone voice of the car is not interrupted.

car.

the source. Navigation/telephone voice of the car is interrupted.

not performed.

Displaying the Speaker Input Volume Level

The volume level of the speaker input is displayed numerically. Adjustment can be made only on the system in your car (standard car audio, etc.), and cannot be made by this unit.

Setting items: FACT SYS LV Setting content: 0 to 2 L / 3 to 15: OK / 16 to 18 H

L: Volume level is LOW OK: Volume level is optimally adjusted H: Volume level is HIGH

Adjust the volume for optimum level.

• Set the volume as loud as possible, but before the onset of distortion

(The volume level should not exceed 15). Even if OK is displayed, if any distortion is apparent, decrease the car audio's volume.

• Turn off the car audio's TREBLE, BASS settings.

• The volume level cannot be displayed when OFF is set in "Setting the

Speaker Input Mode" (page 14).

Setting the Navigation/Speaker Input Voice Interruption

With an Alpine navigation system connected to the VPA-B222, the voice guidance of the navigation system will be mixed with the radio play. Also, the setting of interruption of the speaker input voice can be adjusted.

Setting item: GUIDE MIX Setting content: OFF / ON

OFF: The navigation/speaker input interruption mode is turned

off.

ON: The navigation/speaker input interruption mode is on.

Adjusting the Speaker Input's Interruption Detection Level

You can set the level for voice interruption.

Setting items: FACT SYS DET Setting level: 1 to 15

When the setting level is low, the voice interrupts even if a low volume level is set on the system

• The setting can be made when INT or BOTH is set in "Setting the

Speaker Input Mode" (page 14).

• Warning beeps such as for seat belts may also output from the

speakers, depending to the car. Make sure that voice interruption sounds correctly in such a car.

• We recommend initially setting the level to 8. Set the voice

interruption level to more than 8 if interruption is too frequent, or set it to less than 8 if interruption is not frequent enough.

Adjusting the Speaker Input Voice Interruption Level

The output level of the speaker input interruption can be adjusted.

Setting items: FACT SYS MIX Setting level: 0 to 15

• The setting can be made when INT or BOTH is set in “Setting the

Speaker Input Mode” (page 14).

• Begin this setting after setting GUIDE MIX to ON and GUIDE MIX

LV to 15, when an external audio processor is connected. For details, refer to “Setting the Navigation/Speaker Input Voice Interruption” (page 14) and “Adjusting Volume of GUIDE Voice” (page 10).

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Setting the Interrupt Type of the Speaker Input Voice

Navigation Audio Interruption Volume Adjustment

The following explanation is how to set the voice interrupt type of the speaker input. When the navigation voice guidance is made to interrupt, set to DEMAND, and the telephone voice is made to interrupt, set to MUTE, these are recommended.

Setting items: F.SYS MIX TYP Setting content: FULL / DEMAND / MUTE

FULL: Regardless of the speaker interruption detection

level, voice interruption and source sound are both active. If voice interruption cannot be heard clearly, adjust the source volume accordingly on the commander.

DEMAND: When speaker input interruption occurs, voice

interruption may be too high or too low, adjust the source volume so voice interruption can be heard. If no speaker input interruption occurs for 5 seconds, source volume returns to the level you initially set. When speaker input interruption occurs again, source volume level automatically returns to the last one you set.

MUTE: To avoid voice interruption not being heard clearly,

this setting mutes the current source sound whenever speaker input interruption occurs. In this setting, even when voice interruption cannot be heard clearly, you can still set the volume by the commander. When speaker input interruption occurs, the commander buttons blink. Press SOURCE/ POWER to cancel voice interruption.

• The setting can be made when INT or BOTH is set in "Setting the Speaker Input Mode" (page 14).

Setting the Channel of the Speaker Interruption Detection

The setting should be made according to the speaker output of the car system (navigation/telephone).

Setting items: F.SYS INT CH. Setting content: L / R / BOTH

L: Outputs from the left speaker of the car system. R: Outputs from the right speaker of the car system. BOTH: Outputs from both speakers of the car system.

• Usually set to BOTH.

• The setting can be made when INT or BOTH is set in "Setting the

Speaker Input Mode" (page 14).

• The speaker input interrupt voice is output from the right and left front speaker regardless of this setting.

Connecting the Navigation

If an Alpine navigation system is connected, make the necessary settings in “Setting the Navigation/Speaker Input Voice Interruption” (page 14). Also make the following settings.

Setting the Navigation Mode

When you connect optional navigation equipment, set 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 cannot be changed from this unit.

With an Alpine navigation system connected to the VPA-B222, the voice guidance of the navigation system will be mixed with the DVD or CD playback sound. You can adjust the volume level of the voice guidance.

Setting item: NAV. MIX LV Setting contents: 0 to 15

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

the Navigation Mode" (page 15).

Connecting an External Input Device (AUX)

If an external input device is connected, make the following settings.

Setting the AUX Mode

Setting item: AUX IN-1, 2, 3 Setting content: OFF / ON

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

• When OFF is selected, the settings related to AUX cannot be changed

from this unit.

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

is connected.

• OFF is not displayed when a DVD player or DVD changer is

connected with the optional Ai-NET.

• When either DVD player or DVD changer is connected to AUX IN 1,

DVD is displayed on the screen. When both of them are connected, DVD is displayed for AUX IN 1 and DVD CHANGER is displayed for AUX IN 2.

Naming External Devices

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

Setting items: NAME Setting contents: AUX / VCR / GAME-1,2 / TV / EXTDVD*

• The setting can be made when ON is set in "Setting the AUX Mode"

(page 15).

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

If selecting TV/EXT.DVD as the source, the screen will change to the function screen of that source.

• Only when an Alpine TV tuner is connected, can you operate the

displayed function guide from this unit.

• If an Ai-NET compatible DVD player/DVD changer is connected,

names are automatically set, however, they cannot be changed.

* “EXT.DVD” is displayed on the source selection screen when a DVD

player is connected, and “DVD-1-3” is displayed on the source selection screen when the NAME setting is set to “EXTDVD” on more than one AUX (included when an external Ai-NET compatible DVD player is connected).

Adjusting the External Input Audio Level

Setting item: LEVEL Setting content: LOW / HIGH

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

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• The adjustment is available when ON is set in "Setting the AUX Mode" (page 15).

Setting the Color of the Commander Button illumination

Connecting the Rear Monitor

If the rear monitor is connected, make the following each setting

Setting of the External Monitor Output

Set it to ON when you use the rear entertainment function (page 11).

Setting items: MONITOR-1, 2 Setting contents: OFF / ON

ON: By setting the connected external monitor to ON, the

remote control will be usable.

OFF: When either MONITOR-1 or 2 is set to OFF, only one

monitor can be set by the rear entertainment function. When both MONITOR-1 and 2 are set to OFF, the rear entertainment function cannot be used.

• This setting can be made if optional expansion box VPE-S431 is connected.

Setting the VISUALIZER Mode Display

Note that this setting is enabled only when the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected.

Setting item: VISUALIZER Setting contents: MODE-1 - MODE-6 / SCAN / OFF

MODE-1 to MODE-6 / OFF: Recalls the maker’s setting mode on the

expansion box (VPE-S431).

SCAN: Displays the pattern of MODE-1 to MODE-6

repeatedly.

• VISUALIZER can be displayed in a rear monitor when mode is set to other than OFF. Set the source of the rear monitor to VISUAL. to display VISUALIZER in the rear monitor. For the rear monitor's setting, refer to “Rear Entertainment Function” (page 11).

You can set the illumination color of the commander buttons.

Setting items: ILLUM COLOR Setting content: BLUE / RED

BLUE: When a source other than navigation is activated,

illumination is blue. When the navigation is activated, illumination is red.

RED: When a source other than navigation is activated,

illumination is red. When navigation is activated, illumination is blue.

Turning the Commander Button illumination on and off

You can select whether the commander button illumination remains lit or blinks when no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

Setting items: CMNDR LIGHT. Setting content: ON / OFF

ON: Commander button illumination blinks. OFF: Commander button illumination stays lit. (does not blink).

Adjusting the Brightness of the Commander Button illumination

With AUTO set, when the headlights are turned on, the commander button illumination dims. During the night, if the commander button illumination is too bright, this setting is recommended.

Setting items: DIMMER Setting content: OFF / ON / AUTO

OFF: Brightness of the commander button illumination is

maximum.

ON: Brightness of the commander button illumination is

decreased.

AUTO: When the headlights are turned on, the commander

button illumination dims.

Connecting a Subwoofer

When a subwoofer is connected, set to ON.

Subwoofer On and Off

Setting item: SUBW Setting contents: ON / OFF

ON: Subwoofer output is on. OFF: Subwoofer output is off.

• When an external audio processor is connected, refer to “Setting the Speakers” (page 33) for setting.

Setting the Commander

The color/brightness, etc., of buttons lighting on the commander supplied with the unit can be adjusted.

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Setting the Others

Setting the External Device Interrupt Mode

If an Alpine Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) is connected to the VPA-B222, an Auxiliary Source will be allowed to interrupt the current audio source. For example, you can listen to a portable MP3 player through your car audio system even with a CD changer connected and playing. The CD changer will automatically mute when switched to the AUX Input. For further details on how to use the Alpine KCA-410C, see your authorized Alpine dealer.

Setting item: IN-INT MUTE Setting content: 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.

Adjusting the display position

Depending on the connected monitor, the display may move out of position. During touch panel operation, if the position between the display on the LCD and the display of the touch panel does not match, adjust the display position.

Setting items: SCREEN ADJ Setting content:

Adjustment if a monitor not compatible with touch panel operation is connected.

The screen position within the display is adjustable. The position is controlled from the commander.

1 In the SCREEN ADJ mode, press the joystick right.

The adjustment screen appears.

2 Press the joystick up, down, left or right to adjust the

display position.

3Press //ENTER.

The adjustment is complete, and the display returns to the main source screen.

Adjustment if a touch panel compatible monitor is connected.

The screen and soft button positions are adjustable within the display. The position is controlled from the soft buttons.

1 Touch [] of SCREEN ADJ. 2 Touch [], [], [] or [] to adjust the display position,

and touch [ENT]. The TOUCH LOCATE screen is displayed.

3 Touch the center the mark displayed in the lower left of

the screen. The screen changes to the adjustment screen.

4 Touch the center of the mark displayed in the upper

right of the screen, then touch [ENT]. The adjustment is complete, and the display returns to the main source screen.

CD/MP3/WMA Operation (Optional)

Joystick

Display example for MP3/WMA main screen

Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display

This display can be used only when the optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver is connected.

Setting item: ADF Setting content: OFF/ON

ON: The Auxiliary Data Field is displayed in the XM mode. OFF: The Auxiliary Data Field is not displayed.

Disc number display Folder number display File number display

Playing CD/MP3/WMA

Press SOURCE/POWER.

The source selection screen is displayed.

Press the joystick up or down to select the CD/MP3/ WMA mode (CD CHANGER, etc.), then press // ENTER.

Press and hold or for at least 2 seconds to select a disc (when a changer is connected).

While playing back MP3/WMA. Press or to select the desired folder.

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