Alpine iXA-W404E User manual

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Digital Media Station
iXA-W404E
• 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 [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Strasse 1-3, 80807 München,
Germany
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Cedex, France
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone [phone]
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone [phone]
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Contents
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING ................................................. 4
CAUTION .................................................. 4
PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 5
Double Action Encoder Operation
Normal operation .......................................... 7
Alternate operation ....................................... 7
Getting Started
Accessory List .................................................. 8
Location of Controls ........................................ 8
Turning Power On or Off ................................. 9
Adjusting the Volume ....................................... 9
How to view the Display .................................. 9
Soft button operation .................................... 9
Recalling the Source ..................................... 9
The head unit button operation for the
Setup or Search list .................................. 10
Radio
Listening to the Radio .................................... 10
Presetting Stations Manually .......................... 11
Presetting Stations Automatically .................. 11
Tuning to Preset Stations ................................ 11
Other Useful Features
Adjusting the Audio ....................................... 11
Multi Information Function ............................ 13
Rear Entertainment Function ......................... 14
Switching Display Modes .............................. 14
Setup
Source Setup
Source Setup Operation ..................................15
iPod Setup ....................................................15
Display Setup
Display Setup Operation .................................16
Setting the Brightness of the
Backlighting .............................................16
Adjusting the Minimum Level of
Backlight ..................................................16
Switching Background Textures ..................16
Setting Automatic Background
Textures ....................................................16
Adjusting the Touch Panel ...........................16
Display Mode On and Off ...........................16
General Setup
General Setup Operation .................................17
Setting the Calendar ....................................17
Displaying the Time ....................................17
Setting the Time ...........................................17
Setting the Time Zone .................................17
Setting the Clock Display ............................17
Sound (Beep) Guide Function .....................17
Setting the Scroll .........................................17
Setting the Language ...................................17
Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Lighting
at Night .....................................................17
System Setup
System Setup Operation ..................................18
Setting the External Device
Interrupt Mode .........................................18
Setting the Interrupt Icon Display ...............18
Switching the function of the
remote sensor ...........................................18
Setting the Rear Camera Input ....................18
Setting the Rear Camera Signal Input .........18
Setting the Navigation Mode .......................19
Setting the Navigation Interruption .............19
Setting the AUX Mode ................................19
Setting the Picture Output ...........................19
Setting the Bluetooth Connection
(Bluetooth IN) ..........................................19
Setting the USB Adapter to ON/OFF ..........20
Setting the AUX+ Mode ..............................20
Adjusting the AUX+ Audio Level ...............20
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MultiInfo Setup
MultiInfo Setup Operation ..............................20
Visual EQ
Visual EQ Setting Operation ..........................21
Black Level Adjustment Function
(BK RICH) ...............................................21
Selecting the Visual EQ Mode
(Factory setting) .......................................21
Adjusting Brightness ...................................21
Adjusting Colour of Picture ........................21
Adjusting Tint of Picture .............................21
Adjusting Image Contrast ...........................22
Adjusting Sharpness ....................................22
Storing Visual EQ .......................................22
Data Download
Downloading the Background data ................22
External Audio Processor (Optional)
Adjustment Procedure for Dolby
Surround ......................................................23
Setting the A.Processor ...................................24
Storing Settings in the Memory ......................28
Calling up the Preset Memory ........................28
IMPRINT Operation (Optional)
Changing MultEQ mode .................................29
Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual
Mode ...........................................................29
Storing Settings in the Memory ......................32
Calling up the Preset Memory ........................32
Setting the Subwoofer ....................................32
About Time Correction ...................................33
About the Crossover .......................................34
About IMPRINT .............................................35
BLUETOOTH Operation (Optional)
Setup Before Using .........................................36
About Bluetooth ..........................................36
Before Using Hands-Free Function ............36
How to connect to a Bluetooth compatible
device (Pairing) ........................................36
Bluetooth Setup ..............................................36
Bluetooth Setup Operation ..........................36
Hands-Free Phone Control .............................38
About the Hands-Free Phone ......................38
Answering a Call ............................................38
Hanging up the Telephone ..............................38
Adjusting the volume when receiving
a Call ...........................................................38
Redial Function ...............................................38
Call Switching Operation ...............................38
Call History .....................................................38
Redialing a Number in Dialed
Calls History ............................................39
Dialing a Number in Received
Calls History ............................................39
Dialing a Number in Missed
Calls History ............................................39
Dialing a Number In the Phone Book
(Phone Book) ...........................................39
Voice Dial Operation ...................................39
Dialing a Number Using Direct
DIAL INPUT ...........................................40
Bluetooth Audio Function ..............................40
Bluetooth Audio Operation .........................40
HCE-C107D Operation (Optional)
Switching the Rear Camera Screen
(Optional) ....................................................40
Displaying the rear view video while the
car is in reverse ........................................40
Displaying the rear view video
manually ..................................................40
Navigation System (Optional)
Switching the Navigation Screen
(Optional) ....................................................41
Auxiliary Device (Optional)
Operating Auxiliary Devices (Optional) ........41
TUE-T150DV Operation (Optional)
Operating the TUE-T150DV (Optional) ........42
Changer (Optional)
Playback ..........................................................43
Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional) ...........43
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) ...............43
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/down)
(MP3 Changer mode) ..................................43
Repeat Play .....................................................43
M.I.X. (Random Play) ....................................44
File/Folder Name Search
(MP3 Changer mode) ..................................44
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USB Memory / Portable audio player
(Optional)
BANK Function (USB memory only) ............44
Playback ..........................................................45
Repeat Play .....................................................45
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) .......................45
Searching for a desired Song ..........................45
Searching by artist name .............................45
Selecting Playlists/Artists/Albums/Genres/
Composers ...................................................46
Select the desired Folder
(Folder up/down) .........................................46
Creating the playlist from the Artist/Album
information of the current song ...................46
About MP3/WMA/AAC .................................46
iPhone/iPod (Optional)
Playback ..........................................................47
Searching for a desired Song ..........................48
Searching by artist name .............................48
Page Skip Function/Percent Skip Function/
Alphabet Skip Function ...............................49
Selecting Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/
Composer/Episode/Category .......................49
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) .......................49
Repeat Play .....................................................49
Information
List of World Clock ........................................50
In Case of Difficulty .......................................51
Specifications ..................................................53
Installation and Connections
Warning .................................................. 54
Caution ................................................... 54
Precautions ............................................ 54
Installation ......................................................55
Connections ....................................................57
System Example .............................................60
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Operating Instructions
INSTALL THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY SO THAT THE DRIVER
CANNOT WATCH TV/VIDEO UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS
STOPPED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED.
It is dangerous (and illegal in many states) for the driver to watch
TV/Video while driving a vehicle. Installing this product
incorrectly enables the driver to watch TV/Video while driving.
This may cause a distraction, preventing the driver from looking
ahead, thus causing an accident. The driver or other people could be
severely injured.
DO NOT WATCH VIDEO WHILE DRIVING.
Watching the video may distract the driver from looking ahead of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be
performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle
in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do
so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING.
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING
DAMAGE.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS 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.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest
Alpine Service Centre for repairing.
WARNING
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury
or death.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
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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 +60°C
(+140°F) and -10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service
Station for servicing.
Installation Location
Make sure the iXA-W404E will not be installed in a location
subjected to:
• Direct sun and heat
• High humidity and water
• Excessive dust
• Excessive vibrations
• After turning the system off, a slight ghost of the image will
remain temporarily. This is an effect peculiar to LCD technology
and is normal.
• In cold temperature conditions, the screen may lose contrast
temporarily. After a short warm-up period, it will return to
normal.
Alpine products equipped with the Ai-NET bus, connected to the
iXA-W404E, can be operated from the iXA-W404E. 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 iXA-W404E.
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.
•The iXA-W404E draws minimal current even when its power switch
is turned off. If the switched power (ignition) lead of the iXA-W404E
is connected directly to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery,
the battery may be discharged.
An SPST (Single-Pole, Single-Throw) switch (sold separately) can be
added to simplify this procedure. Then, you can simply place it in the
OFF position when you leave the vehicle. Turn the SPST switch back
ON before using the iXA-W404E. For connecting the SPST switch,
refer to the “Connection Diagram of SPST Switch (Sold Separately)”
(page 56). If the power (ignition) lead is unswitched, it must be
disconnected from the battery post should the vehicle be left unused
for an extended period of time.
Protecting the USB connector
• Only an iPhone/iPod, USB memory or Portable audio player can
be connected to the USB connector on this unit. Correct
performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed.
• If the USB connector is used, be sure to use only the supplied
connector cable with the unit. A USB hub is not supported.
• Depending on the connected USB memory device, the unit may
not function or some functions may not be performed.
• The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3/
WMA/AAC.
• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters
may not be correctly displayed.
On Handling USB Memory
• This unit can control a memory storage device that supports the
USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) protocol. Playable audio file
formats are MP3, WMA and AAC.
• USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory
according to the terms of agreement. Read the USB memory
Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive
substances are present.
• Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will
not be hindered.
• USB memory may not function correctly at high or low
temperature.
• Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB
memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or
state.
• Depending on the settings of the USB memory type, memory
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display
properly.
CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.,
is lost while using this product.
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• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management), cannot be
played back on this unit. These include AAC, WMA or other
files with some form of copyright protection.
• USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a
particular file other than audio in the USB memory, it may take
considerable time before the file is played back or searched.
• The unit can play back “mp3”, “wma” or “m4a” file extensions.
• Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data.
This non-audio data will not be recognised. The resulting
playback may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or
amplifiers.
• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal
computer.
• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.
Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the
USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
On Handling Portable audio player
• The unit can control a Portable audio player with the USB
interface. Playable audio file formats are MP3 and WMA.
• Portable audio player function is not guaranteed. Use Portable
audio player according to the terms of agreement. Read the
Portable audio player Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive
substances are present.
• Fix the Portable audio player in a location where driver operation
will not be hindered.
• Portable audio player may not function correctly at high or low
temperature.
• Depending on the settings of the Portable audio player type,
memory state or encoding software, the unit may not play back
or display properly.
• If the Portable audio player has an MSC/MTP setting, set to
MTP.
• A Portable audio player in which data is stored by USB Mass
Storage may not be playable on the unit.
• Depending on the Portable audio player settings, USB Mass
Storage may be supported. For setting, refer to the Owner’s
Manual of the player.
• The unit can play back MP3/WMA files synchronised by
Windows Media Player (Ver. 10 or 11), and are then forwarded
to the player. The “mp3” or “wma” extensions are playable.
• If data is not synchronised by Windows Media Player and is
forwarded in another way, the unit may not be able to correctly
play back the files.
• WMDRM10 is supported by the unit.
• A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be
played back.
• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal
computer.
• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.
Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the
USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
•Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
•iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
•iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
•“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specificallyto iPod and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
•“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
•Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
•The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks byAlpine Electronics,Inc. is
under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
•“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”
•“Supply of this product only conveys a licence for private, non-
commercial use and does not convey a licence nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent licence for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com”
•Audyssey MultEQ XT is a registered trademark of Audyssey
laboratories Inc.
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There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder.
Normal operation
Rotate the Double Action encoder to the left or right.
The adjust volume and scroll through a list of items.
Alternate operation
Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action
encoder to the left or right.
When you release the Double Action encoder, the display
changes.
Depending on the current mode, the resultant action varies. If you
press then rotate and hold the Double Action encoder to the left or
right, the items/displays change continuously.
Double Action
Encoder Operation
Double Action encoder Press the Double Action encoder.
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Accessory List
•Head unit .............................................................................1
•Power cable.........................................................................1
•Mounting sleeve ..................................................................1
•Bracket key..........................................................................2
•Flush Head Screw (M5x8) ...................................................6
•Screw (M5×8) ......................................................................8
•Face plate............................................................................1
•AUX Pre OUT Cable ............................................................1
•AV extension cable ..............................................................1
•USB extension cable ...........................................................1
•USB 30P cable ....................................................................1
•REMOTE Cable....................................................................1
•Owner’s Manual .............................................................1 set
Location of Controls
Power indicator
Lights when the unit is turned on.
/ /TUNE/A. ME button
Press to pause or resume playback.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to preset stations
automatically in Radio mode.
SETUP button
Press to recall the SETUP screen of the current source.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to recall the SETUP
selection screen.
/ENTER button
Press to enter the selected item or activate the search
mode.
/ button
Radio mode: Frequency UP/DN
Changer/USB Memory/Portable audio player/iPod mode:
Press to select the desired file/song.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to Fast backward/
forward the file/song (except the Portable audio player
mode).
button
Press to return to the previous screen.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to return to normal
screen.
Remote Sensor
Point the optional remote control transmitter towards the
remote sensor within a range of 2 metres.
MultEQ indicator
Lights when the optional IMPRINT audio processor
(PXA-H100) is connected and the MultEQ mode is set to
CURVE 1 or CURVE 2.
BAND button
Radio mode: Changes the band.
Changer mode: Changes the disc.
(NAVIGATION) button
Press to recall the navigation mode (when an optional
Alpine Navigation system is connected and “NAV. IN” is set
to ON (page 19)).
Press again will return to Audio/Visual mode.
(CAMERA) button
Press to display the rear view video (when a rear camera is
connected and “Camera IN” is set to DIRECT or RCA
(page 18)).
Press again will return to Audio/Visual mode.
button
Press to recall the Telephone Menu screen.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to activate the voice
dial mode. (When the optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE
(KCE-400BT) is connected and “Bluetooth IN” is set to
ADAPTER (page 19).)
SOUND/IMPRINT button
Press to recall the AUDIO SETUP screen.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to recall the IMPRINT
operation screen. (When the optional IMPRINT audio
processor (PXA-H100) is connected.)
RESET switch
Be sure to press the RESET switch 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 ballpoint pen or
similar pointed object.
/ button
Press to switch the mode.
SOURCE button
Turns the power on. Press and hold for at least 3 seconds to
turn the power off.
Recalls the mode switching screen, changes the source of
Audio/Visual mode, etc. For the detailed operation, refer to
“Recalling the Source” (page 9).
Getting Started
Optional Remote Control Interface Box
This unit is operable using the vehicle’s secondary radio controls.
An Alpine Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is required. For
details, contact your Alpine dealer.
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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.
1 Press SOURCE to turn on the unit.
•The unit can be turned on by pressing any button. The unit is also
automatically turned on if an iPhone/iPod or USB memory is
connected.
2 Press and hold SOURCE for at least 3 seconds to
turn off the unit.
•The monitor may be dim during low temperature and immediately
after turning on the power. The brightness will return to normal as
time elapses.
•The iXA-W404E is a precision device. With gentle handling, its
unique capabilities can be enjoyed for a long time.
Adjusting the Volume
Rotate the Double Action encoder until the desired
sound is obtained.
•The MUTE function can be performed by using the optional remote
control.
How to view the Display
•Be sure to touch the button lightly with the pad of your finger on the
display to protect the display.
•If you touch a button and there is no reaction, remove your finger
from the display, and try again.
Here is an example explanation for the Radio mode display on how to
recall a source.
1 Press SOURCE to activate mode switching
screen.
2 Slide the display horizontally with your finger to
select Audio/Visual mode.
Each time you scroll the display, the mode switches
circularly in the following order:
Audio/Visual Navigation*1Camera*2
Te l e p h o ne *3Multi Info Audio/Visual
*1Displayed only when NAV. IN is set to ON. Refer to “Setting the
Navigation Mode” (page 19).
*2Displayed only when Camera IN is set to RCA or DIRECT. Refer to
“Setting the Rear Camera Input” (page 18).
*3Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is set to ADAPTER. Refer to
“Setting the Bluetooth Connection (Bluetooth IN)” (page 19).
•The mode can also be switched by pressing and .
•If the current mode is not Audio/Visual mode, you can switch to the
Audio/Visual mode directly by pressing SOURCE.
Display example for mode switching screen
Changes to the Rear Selection screen when “Setting the
Picture Output” (page 19) is set to ON.
Changes to the SETUP selection screen.
Displays the name and image of the current mode.
Displays the icons of the five modes (icon of the current
mode is highlighted).
3 Slide the display vertically with your finger, or press
SOURCE repeatedly to select RADIO source.
4 Press /ENTER.
The Radio source is activated and the display changes to
the Radio main screen.
Display example for FM Radio main screen
Displays the source name, such as radio band, etc.,
that is selected.
Displays time, missed call*1, signal strength*1, ect.
Function Guide:
The function guide display varies depending on each
source.
The contents of the function guide change by touching
[P1/2]*2, [P1/3]*2, [P1/4]*2or []on the function guide,
and many other operations can be performed.
*1Displayed only when the optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE
(KCE-400BT) is used.
*2Display may vary depending on the connected devices.
5 Repeat the procedure to select another source.
•If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, during mode switching or
Audio/Visual source selection, the screen will automatically switch to
the current mode or source.
•You can select source in the Audio/Visual mode only.
Soft button operation
About the button descriptions used in this Owner’s Manual
•The buttons found on the face of the unit are expressed in bold
(e.g. SETUP). The buttons found on the touch-screen display are
shown in bold within brackets, [ ] (e.g. [SETUP]).
•Whenever a soft button and a head unit button have the same
function, the explanations in this Owner’s Manual will describe
the function of the soft button.
Recalling the Source
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When the unit is doing the Setup setting or searching, operation of
setting or search can also be done using the buttons on the unit besides
touching the soft keys on screen.
1 When a setting or search list is activated, a selection
mark will appear. Rotating the Double Action
encoder can move the selection mark to choose the
item.
Display example for iPod search screen
2 Press /ENTER.
You will enter into detailed setting or selection of this item.
•If there are several operation buttons in the selected item, key
selection mode appears. Refer to “Operating the keys of item” on
page 10.
•Pressing to return to the previous screen.
3 Complete the setting or search by performing steps
1 and 2 repeatedly.
Operating the keys of item
If there are several keys in the selected item, the item will be highlighted
and selection mark will appear on the key.
Display example for AUDIO SETUP screen
1 Rotating the Double Action encoder can move
the selection mark to choose the key of the selected
item (e.g. select []).
2 Press /ENTER.
This operation has the same efficiency as touching the
selected key on the screen (e.g. touch []).
•If the selected []or []key is used to adjust the value (e.g. NAV.
Mix Level), pressing and holding /ENTER for at least 2 seconds
will change the value continuously. The operation has the same
efficiency as touching and holding []or []for at least 2 seconds.
Display example for FM Radio main screen
[DX SEEK]*1button: Displays the tuning mode selection
list.
Displays the preset number*2/frequency
*1The button displays the current tuning mode.
*2Displayed only when the current station is the preset one.
Listening to the Radio
1 Press SOURCE to activate mode switching
screen.
2 Slide the display horizontally with your finger to
select Audio/Visual mode.
Each time you scroll the display, the mode switches
circularly in the following order:
Audio/Visual Navigation Camera Telephone
Multi Info Audio/Visual
3 Slide the display vertically with your finger, or press
SOURCE repeatedly to select RADIO source.
4 Press /ENTER.
The RADIO source is activated and the display changes to
the RADIO main screen.
5 Touch [BAND] to select the desired radio band.
Each press changes the bands as follows:
6 Touch [DX SEEK] to choose the tuning mode.
•There are two modes you can select for auto tuning, DX and Local:
-DX (Distance) mode ;
Both strong and weak stations will be tuned in.
-Local mode ;
Only strong stations will be tuned in.
The initial setting is DX.
•Press / /TUNE/A. ME can also change the tuning mode.
7 Touch [], []or [], []to change the
radio frequency up or down respectively.
In manual mode, touch and hold to change the frequency
continuously.
The head unit button operation for the
Setup or Search list
Selection mark
The selected item Selection mark
Radio
FM-1 FM-2 AM FM-1
DX SEEK LOCAL SEEK MANUAL
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Presetting Stations Manually
1 Tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in
the preset memory by manual or automatic seek
tuning.
2 Touch [PRESET] to display the list screen of preset
stations.
3 Touch and hold any one of the preset stations
(1 through 6) for at least 2 seconds.
The selected station is stored.
4 Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other stations
onto the same band.
To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the
desired band and repeat the procedure.
A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory
(6 stations for each band; FM1, FM2 or AM).
•Touch []to cancel the list screen of preset stations.
•If a preset memory has already been set in the same preset number, it
will be cleared and the new station will be memorized.
Presetting Stations Automatically
The tuner can automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the
selected band in order of signal strength.
After selecting the desired band, touch and hold
[A.MEMO] for at least 2 seconds.
The tuner automatically seeks and stores 6 strong stations into
preset station 1 to 6 in order of signal strength.
When the automatic storing has been completed, the tuner goes
to the station stored in preset location No.1.
•The operation can also be performed by pressing and holding
/ /TUNE/A. ME button for at least 2 seconds.
•If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station
you were listening to before the automatic storing procedure began.
Tuning to Preset Stations
You can tune in the preset stations in memory on each band using the
preset number.
1 After selecting the desired band, touch [PRESET] to
display the list screen of preset stations.
2 Touch any one of the preset stations (1 through 6)
that has your desired radio station in memory.
The preset station is received.
•Touch []to cancel the list screen of preset stations.
Adjusting the Audio
1 Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
The SETUP selection screen is displayed.
2 Touch []of Audio Setup.
The AUDIO SETUP screen appears.
Display example for AUDIO SETUP Screen
•Touching []or []will scroll the list one line at a time.
•Touch []to return to the previous list screen.
•Touch and hold []for at least 2 seconds to return to the main
source screen that was displayed before the setup operation was
started.
•The A.Processor menu items will differ depending on which optional
audio processor is connected. The IMPRINT audio processor
(PXA-H100) or External Audio processors may be used. For details,
refer to “IMPRINT Operation (Optional)” (page 29) or “External
Audio Processor (Optional)” (page 23).
•The AUDIO SETUP screen can also be activated directly by pressing
SOUND/IMPRINT.
Adjusting Balance/Fader
Touch []of Balance/Fader, the adjusting screen of
Balance/Fader will be displayed.
Display example for BALANCE/FADER Screen
Adjusting the Fader
Touch [F] or [R] to adjust the volume of the front and
rear speakers.
Setting range: F15 to R15
•If an IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) is connected to this unit
and you have set the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.)
switch of the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) to 2.2ch
(3WAY), you cannot adjust the FADER mode. For details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.
Other Useful
Features
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Adjusting the Balance
Touch [L] or [R] to adjust the sound volume of the left
and right speakers.
Setting range: L15 to R15
Adjusting the Balance/Fader Directly
Touch and move []to a desired setting.
Or touch a desired setting range, and []will move to that
location.
Touch [L] or [R] of Balance and [F] or [R] of Fader for fine-tuning.
Turning Defeat ON or OFF
Touch []to display the Defeat adjusting screen.
Touch []or []of Defeat to set to ON or OFF.
If you set the defeat to ON, MX of an external audio processor is
turned OFF and EQ is returned to the initial setting.
Adjusting NAV. Mix Level
Touch []or []of NAV. Mix Level to adjust the volume
of navigation interruption.
Setting range: 0 to 15
•This adjustment becomes available when NAV. Mix is turned on in
“Setting the Navigation Interruption” (page 19).
•The setting navigation interruption is not displayed if an external
audio processor not compatible with NAV. Mix is connected.
Adjusting the Subwoofer Level
Touch []or []of Subwoofer to set the subwoofer
ON/OFF.
Touch []to display the Subwoofer output adjusting screen
after setting the Subwoofer to ON.
Touch []or []to adjust the Subwoofer output.
Setting range: 0 to 15
•When an external processor is connected, the display changes from
“Subwoofer” to the “SubW. LV” item. You can change the subwoofer
output level between 0 and 15 by touching []or [].
•The Subwoofer System, Subwoofer Phase and Subwoofer Channel
may be set when an optional IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100)
is connected, Subwoofer is set to ON, and MultEQ OFF mode is
selected. For details, refer to “Setting the Subwoofer” on page 32.
Adjusting H.P.F. (Highpass Filter)
Touch []to display the H.P.F. adjusting screen.
Touch []or []of the desired speaker.
Setting range: OFF, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
•Select OFF when no adjustment is required.
•When an external processor or IMPRINT audio processor
(PXA-H100) is connected, the display changes from “H.P.F.” to the
“A.Processor” item. For “A.Processor” operation, refer to
“External Audio Processor (Optional)” on page 23 or “IMPRINT
Operation (Optional)” on page 29.
Adjusting Bass/Treble
You can change the Bass/Treble frequency emphasis to
create your own tonal preference.
Touch []to display the Bass/Treble adjusting screen.
Touch []or []on the scroll bar to scroll the setup items line
by line.
•Adjustment cannot be performed when an external audio processor is
connected and Defeat is set to ON.
Setting the Bass level
You can emphasise or weaken the bass frequency.
Touch []or []of Bass Level to select the desired bass level.
Setting range: –7 to +7
Setting the Bass Centre Frequency
The displayed bass frequency is emphasised.
Touch []or []of Bass Freq. to select the desired bass centre
frequency.
Setting range: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz
Setting the Bass Bandwidth
Changes the boosted bass bandwidth to wide or narrow.
A wider setting will boost a wide range of frequencies
above and below the centre frequency. A narrower
setting will boost only frequencies near the centre
frequency.
Touch []or []of Bass Bandwidth to select the desired bass
band width.
Setting range: WIDE1 to WIDE4
•The bass level settings will be individually memorized for each
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The bass
frequency and bass bandwidth settings adjusted for one source are
effective for all other sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
Setting the Treble Level
You can emphasise the treble frequency.
Touch []or []of Treble Level to select the desired treble
level.
Setting range: –7 to +7
Setting the Treble Centre Frequency
The displayed treble frequency is emphasised.
Touch []or []of Treble Freq. to select the desired treble
centre frequency.
Setting range: 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 17.5 kHz
•The treble level settings will be individually memorized for each
source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. The Treble
frequency settings adjusted for one source are effective for all other
sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
Setting the Loudness
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.
Touch []or []of Loudness to set to ON or OFF.
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Multi Information Function
The Multi-Information display, allows the user to add up to 4 user
selectable functions. These can be for viewing or operating from a
single screen. See “MultiInfo Setup” on page 20 for item selections.
1 Press SOURCE to activate mode switching screen.
2 Slide the display horizontally with your finger to
select Multi Info mode, and then press /ENTER.
The Multi Information main screen is displayed.
Display example for Multi Information mode main screen
•The selected 4 items are displayed as small screens. If no item is
selected, the default items will be displayed.
3 Touch the desired item to perform further operation.
•Depending on the selected items, full screen or half screen may be
set, and in other cases, the screen size remains the same.
The unit is equipped with a World Clock function. The local time of 4
major cities in the world can be displayed according to the time set on
this unit. To use this function, please set the time of this unit (local time)
and time zone of your district first. Refer to “Setting the Time” and
“Setting the Time Zone” on page 17.
Display example for World Clock screen of Multi Information
mode
Time and Time Zone set on this unit.
Time of 4 other cities (“00:00” is displayed before
setting.)
Returns to Multi Info main screen.
This unit can display the times in 4 major cities of the world. To show
the time in the desired city, perform the following operations.
1 Touch one of the 4 clocks in area (see ).
The City selection screen will be displayed.
2 Click the continent that the desired city belongs to in
the right column.
A list of city names of the selected continent will be
displayed in the left column.
3 Touch the desired city name*.
4 Touch [X]to return to the world clock screen.
The name and clock of the selected city will be displayed.
5 Repeat the procedures to set other cities.
* For selectable cities, refer to “List of World Clock” on page 50.
The Year, Month, Day and Week will be displayed.
•This item is only for reading and cannot be operated. For the setting
of the Calendar, refer to “Setting the Calendar” on page 17.
A 15-digit Calculator is provided to do simple math calculations.
For instructions on how to use the calculator, refer to the owner’s
manual of commercially similar calculator.
•Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations are
performed in the order they are input. Multiplication and division
have no priority.
Information of the playing AV (Audio/Visual) source will be displayed.
iPod mode
Audio mode: Artwork, song name and artist name of the
current song is displayed.
Video mode: Video of the current song is displayed.
USB mode
Tag Information of the current song will be displayed
(Song name, Artist name)
Radio mode
The frequency of the current radio station is displayed.
•This item is only for reading and cannot be operated.
Using this function, basic AV control of the Audio/Visual source is
possible.
iPod/USB mode
The following control button will be displayed. For
detailed operation, refer to “Playback” of USB
Memory/Portable audio player on page 45 and
“Playback” of iPhone/iPod on page 47.
Radio mode
The following control button will be displayed.
World Clock Display
Calendar
Calculator
Audio/Visual Information (AV Info)
Audio/Visual Controller (AV Cont)
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Touch [DX SEEK]*1to choose the tuning mode.
*1The button displays the current tuning mode.
*2For detailed operation of the buttons, refer to “Listening to the
Radio” on page 10.
By this function, you can adjust Treble level, Bass level and Subwoofer
level directly.
Adjusting Treble/Bass
1 Touch the dial of Treble/Bass to adjust the desired
setting level.
Setting contents:
Treble level: -7 ~ +7
Bass level: -7 ~ +7
2 Touch [X]to return to Multi Information main screen.
Adjusting Subwoofer
1 Touch []or []of Subwoofer to adjust the desired
setting level.
Setting contents:
Subwoofer level: 0 ~ 15
2 Touch [X]to return to Multi Information main screen.
•When you return to Multi Information main screen, the adjusted
value of Treble level, Bass level and Subwoofer level will be
displayed.
•This adjustment can also be made as described under “Setting the
Bass level” (page 12), “Setting the Treble Level” (page 12), and
“Adjusting the Subwoofer Level” (page 12).
When the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is
connected to this unit, you can select the MultEQ mode by this function.
1 Touch area to activate MultEQ mode.
The indicator lights up and the IMPRINT logo emerges on
the background.
Touching area again will cancel MultEQ mode.
2 After the indicator lights up, touch area to switch
to Memory 1 (Curve 1) mode and Memory 2 (Curve 2)
mode.
•The above settings can also be made referring to “Changing MultEQ
mode” on page 29.
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, the video of iPhone/iPod can be
enjoyed in the rear with the optional rear monitor and headphones.
1 Press SOURCE.
The mode switching selection screen is displayed.
2 Touch [RSE].
Rear Select screen appears.
•Touching []will return to mode switching screen.
3 Touch the desired source such as visual (Auxiliary
Output) to select.
•When the “Setting the AUX Mode” (page 19) is set to OFF, the
auxiliary source is not displayed.
•When the “Setting the Picture Output” (page 19) is set to OFF, the
“RSE” item is not displayed.
Switching Display Modes
While your vehicle is parked, touch [WIDE] on the visual
source screen.
Each touch changes the display modes as follows:
In Mode 1 (Wide), the monitor displays a normal picture wider to
fit in a wide-screen monitor by evenly stretching out the picture
horizontally.
In Mode 2 (Cinema), the monitor displays a normal picture by
stretching out the picture horizontally and vertically. This mode is
good for displaying a cinema type picture at the 16:9 ratio.
In Mode 3 (Normal), the monitor displays a normal picture at the
centre of the screen with a vertical black band at each side.
SEEK*2
(MANUAL)
DX SEEK*2LOCAL SEEK*2
Sound Controller (Sound Cont.)
IMPRINT Controller
A
A
Indicator
IMPRINT logo
B
MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 1
(WIDE) (CINEMA) (NORMAL) (WIDE)
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Source Setup Operation
1 Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
The SETUP selection screen is displayed.
2 Touch []of Source Setup.
The SOURCE SETUP screen appears.
3 Touch the title of your desired Setup mode.
Bluetooth Setup*/ iPod Setup
* Displayed when the optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE
(KCE-400BT) is connected and “Bluetooth IN” is set to ADAPTER
(page 19).
•When the current source is Radio, USB or iPod, you can also recall
the SETUP list of the current source directly by pressing SETUP.
4 Touch [], []or [], etc. of the desired item to
change its setting.
Bluetooth Setup:
Paired Device / Device Search / Clear Device / Service Provider /
Visible Mode / Auto Answer / Speaker Sel / Mic Input /
Firmware Version / Firmware Update
•For Bluetooth Setup details, refer to “Bluetooth Setup” (page 36).
iPod Setup:
Playlists / Artists / Albums / Podcasts / Audiobooks / Genres /
Composers / Songs / Skip Style
5 Touch []to return to the previous screen.
Touch and hold []for at least 2 seconds to return to the
main source screen that was displayed before the setup
operation was started.
“iPod Setup” is selected on the Source setup main menu in step 3.
iPod Search Mode Setting
The unit allows you to search for the iPhone/iPod using eight different
search modes.
When the search mode is in Playlists/Artists/Albums/Podcasts/
Audiobooks, the initial setting is ON, and when the search mode is in
Genres/Composers/Songs, the initial setting is OFF.
•This setting item displays only when the optional iPhone/iPod is
connected.
•Set at least one search mode to ON, and all the modes should not be
set to OFF at the same time.
•For search mode details, refer to “Searching for a desired Song”
(page 45).
Skip Style Setting
The unit is provided with a page skip/percent skip/alphabet skip
function for effective searching. When you use this function in the
search mode, you can quickly search an artist or a song, etc.
•For Skip Style function details, refer to “Page Skip Function/Percent
Skip Function/Alphabet Skip Function” (page 49).
•This setting is effective to the search mode of USB memory/Portable
audio player and iPhone/iPod.
Setup
Source Setup
The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the Source
mode screen. Attempting to access this screen while driving
will display the warning-CAN’T OPERATE WHILE DRIVING.
The following steps 1 to 5 are common operations to each
“Setting item” of Source Setup. Refer to each section for details.
iPod Setup
ON / OFF
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Display Setup Operation
1 Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
The SETUP selection screen is displayed.
2 Touch []of Display Setup.
The DISPLAY SETUP screen appears.
3 Touch [], []or []etc., of the desired item to
change its setting.
Setting items:
Visual EQ*1/ Dimmer / Dimmer Low Level / Background /
Auto Background / Data Download*2/ Screen Alignment /
Display
*1Refer to “Visual EQ” on page 21.
*2Refer to “Downloading the Background data” on page 22.
4 Touch []to return to the previous screen.
Touch and hold []for at least 2 seconds to return to the
main source screen that was displayed before the setup
operation was started.
•Immediately after changing the settings of Display 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.
Backlighting is provided by a fluorescent light built into the liquid
crystal panel. The illumination control adjusts the brightness of the
backlighting based on the car ambient lighting for easier viewing.
Setting item: Dimmer
Setting contents: OFF / ON / AUTO
•When ON or AUTO is set, the setting is also applied for the button
lighting in “Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Lighting at Night”
(page 17).
You can adjust the brightness of the backlight (LOW). This function
could be used, for instance, to change the screen brightness while
travelling at night.
Setting item: Dimmer Low Level
Setting content: -15 to +15
You can adjust the level between -15 and +15.
You have a choice of background textures you can set.
Setting item: Background
Setting contents: MODE1 *1 / MODE2 *1 / MODE3 *1 / MODE4 *1 /
MODE5
*2 / MODE6 *2
*1If Background is set to MODE1-MODE4, you can change the
background skin to BLUE/RED/GREEN/AMBER, and they can’t be
replaced by “Downloading the Background data”.
*2Wallpapers downloaded from “Downloading the Background data”
(page 22) are recalled.
The background texture will automatically change each time the
ignition key is turned off and turned back on again.
Setting item: Auto Background
Setting contents: OFF / ON
* Wallpapers downloaded from “Downloading the Background data”
(page 22) are recalled.
Adjustment becomes necessary when the display position on the LCD
and the touch position on the touch panel do not match.
Setting item: Screen Alignment
Setting contents: / RESET
1 Touch []of Screen Alignment.
The adjustment screen appears.
2 Accurately touch the mark provided in the lower left
corner of the screen.
The screen changes to the adjustment screen.
3 Accurately touch the mark provided in the upper right
corner of the screen.
This completes adjustment, and returns to the DISPLAY
setup mode screen.
•If you have touched a location other than the mark, touch
[RESET] to restore the adjustment screen to the initial setting.
•If you touch []on the adjustment screen, no adjustment is done
and the Display setup screen is restored.
You can turn off the screen display to reduce power consumption.
This additional power enhances the sound quality.
Setting item: Display
Setting contents: OFF/ON
•If any button on the unit is pressed during display off mode, the
screen will be displayed for 5 seconds to show the operation before
returning to display off mode.
Display Setup
The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the Display
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 Display Setup. Refer to each section for details.
Setting the Brightness of the Backlighting
OFF: Deactivates Auto Dimmer mode to keep the
background illumination of the monitor bright.
ON: Keeps the background illumination of the monitor dark.
AUTO: Adjusts the brightness of the background illumination of
the monitor automatically to the brightness of the car
interior.
Adjusting the Minimum Level of Backlight
Switching Background Textures
Setting Automatic Background Textures
OFF: Turns off the Auto Background Texture Scroll mode.
ON: Turns on the Auto Background Texture Scroll mode.
The background textures will scroll when the ignition key
is turned off once and turned back on again as follows:
MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4
MODE5*MODE6*MODE1
Adjusting the Touch Panel
Display Mode On and Off
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General Setup Operation
1 Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
The SETUP selection screen is displayed.
2 Touch []of General Setup.
The GENERAL SETUP screen appears.
3 Touch [], []or []etc., of the desired item to
change its setting.
Setting items:
Calendar Adjust / Clock / Clock Adjust / T/ZONE / Clock Mode /
Beep / Auto Scroll / Language Select / LED Dimmer Level
4 Touch []to return to the previous screen.
Touch and hold []for at least 2 seconds to return to the
main source screen that was displayed before the setup
operation was started.
•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.
Setting item: Calendar Adjust
Further setting items: Year / Month / Day
Setting contents: 2008-2099 / 1-12 / 1-31
The clock indication on the monitor display is turned on or off
respectively.
Setting item: Clock
Setting contents: OFF / ON
Setting item: Clock Adjust
Further setting items : Hour / Minute / Time Adjust
Setting contents: 0-23 / 0-59 / RESET
Adjustment becomes necessary when the “World Clock Display” of
Multi Information Function is used, refer to page 13.
Setting item: T/ZONE
Select the time zone of your district. For the time zone, refer to “List of
World Clock” (page 50).
•Touch and hold []or []for at least 2 seconds will change the
setting contents continuously.
Setting item: Clock Mode
Setting contents: 12 / 24
You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on
your preference.
Setting item: Beep
Setting contents: OFF / ON
Scroll display is available if folder name, file name or tag information is
entered.
Setting item: Auto Scroll
Setting contents: OFF / ON
•The display scrolls on the unit when the screen is filled up.
•Song, artist and album name, etc. scrolls when an iPhone/iPod is
connected.
Seven types of font can be selected.
Setting item: Language Select
Setting contents: CHI / JPN / ARA / THA / W-EU / RUS1 / RUS2
You can adjust the brightness of the button lighting at night with the
dimmer.
Setting item: LED Dimmer Level
Setting level: -2 to +2
General Setup
The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the General
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 General Setup. Refer to each section for
details.
Setting the Calendar
Year: Adjust the year.
Month:Adjust the month.
Day: Adjust the day.
Displaying the Time
Setting the Time
Hour: Adjust the hour.
Minute: Adjust the minute.
RESET: If the clock shows less than 30 minutes past, the
minute will be “: 0”; more than 30, the hour
advances.
Setting the Time Zone
Setting the Clock Display
Sound (Beep) Guide Function
OFF: Deactivates the Sound Guide mode. The sound guide
beep will not be produced when a button on the unit is
pressed.
ON: Activates the Sound Guide mode.
Setting the Scroll
OFF: Turns off the AUTO scroll mode. Scroll display is done
once as a track is changed.
ON: Turns on the AUTO scroll mode. Scroll display is
repeated as long as the mode is turned on.
Setting the Language
CHI: Chinese Font Display
JPN: Japanese Font Display
ARA: Arabic Font Display
THA: Thai Font Display
W-EU: Normal Font Display (ISO8859-1)
RUS1: Russian Font Display (WINDOWS-1251)
RUS2: European Font Display (WINDOWS-1252)
Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Lighting at
Night
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System Setup Operation
1 Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
The SETUP selection screen is displayed.
2 Touch []of System Setup.
The SYSTEM SETUP screen appears.
3 Touch [], []or []etc., of the desired item to
change its setting.
Setting items:
IN Int. Mute*1 / IN Int. Icon / Remote Sensor*2 / Camera IN /
Camera Signal*3/ NAV. IN / NAV. Mix*4 / AUX IN / AUX OUT /
Bluetooth IN / USB Adapter / AUX+ IN / AUX+ Level*5
*1Displayed only when Bluetooth IN is OFF.
*2When ON is set in “Setting the Picture Output” (page 19), the item is
displayed.
*3Not displayed when OFF is set in “Setting the Rear Camera Input”
(page 18).
*4When ON is set in “Setting the Navigation Mode” (page 19), the item
is displayed.
*5Not displayed when OFF is set in “Setting the AUX+ Mode”
(page 20).
4 Touch []to return to the previous screen.
Touch and hold []for at least 2 seconds to return to the
main source screen that was displayed before the setup
operation was started.
•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.
If an Alpine Ai-NET Interrupt Box (NVE-K200) is connected to this
unit, 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 song
stored in the USB memory. The song will be automatically muted
during voice guidance. For further details, please refer to the manual for
NVE-K200.
Setting item: IN Int. Mute
Setting contents: OFF / ON
•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.
The unit can display the icon of an external device, such as a telephone,
whenever a phone call comes in to tell you there is a phone call.
Setting item: IN Int. Icon
Setting contents: INT / TEL
For optional remote control operation, the remote sensor of the external
device (monitor, etc.) can be switched, as you prefer.
Setting item: Remote Sensor
Setting contents: FRONT / REAR
•If a touch screen monitor (connected to the Rear Monitor output
using the Monitor control lead) is touched, the command is executed
regardless of the remote control sensor setting. Note, however, that
the remote control sensor that has been set takes priority if it has
been 5 seconds since last touching the panel.
•When an optional DVD changer is connected, and the remote control
sensor is set to REAR, some soft button operations
( []STOP, etc.) cannot be performed. In this case, set the remote
control sensor to FRONT.
With a rear camera connected, rear view video is output to the monitor.
Setting item: Camera IN
Setting contents: OFF / DIRECT / RCA
•By shifting to reverse (R), the rear pictures are output.
This function is effective when the reverse wire is properly connected.
After setting to RCA or DIRECT in “Setting the Rear Camera Input”,
this setting can be carried out.
Setting item: Camera Signal
Setting contents: AUTO / NTSC/PAL
•When set to AUTO, unstable display may occur while playing back
certain black and white video signal. In this case, select NTSC or
PAL mode manually.
System Setup
The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the System
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 System Setup. Refer to each section for
details.
Setting the External Device Interrupt Mode
OFF: The volume level can be adjusted in Interrupt mode.
ON: Sound will not be output. The icon that is set in “Setting
the Interrupt Icon Display” is displayed.
Setting the Interrupt Icon Display
INT: The INT icon appears on the display.
TEL: When the external device (telephone) sends the interrupt
signal, the telephone icon appears on the display.
Switching the function of the remote
sensor
FRONT: The remote sensor of this unit is effective.
REAR: The remote sensor of the external monitor
connected to AUX OUT of this unit becomes
effective. The remote control operates the
source connected to the AUX OUT terminals.
Setting the Rear Camera Input
OFF: The Camera mode is not displayed in the mode
switching screen.
DIRECT: Use when the optional rearview camera
HCE-C107D is connected.
RCA: Use when connecting an optional rearview camera
with RCA output connector.
Setting the Rear Camera Signal Input
AUTO: The suitable video input signal type will be
automatically chosen between NTSC and PAL.
NTSC/PAL: Choose the video input signal type manually.
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