Alpine iLX-F259 User manual

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
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ALPINE HALO9 9-INCH AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
iLX-F259
• OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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• MODE D’EMPLOI
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Contents
Operating Instructions
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................ 5
WARNING
Points to Observe for Safe Usage ........................ 5
WARNING ...................................................... 5
CAUTION ....................................................... 6
NOTICE .......................................................... 7
Getting Started
Location of Controls ............................................. 9
Turning Power On or Off .................................... 9
Initial System Start-Up ......................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 9
Lowering Volume Quickly ................................. 10
Touch Screen Operation .................................... 10
Switching Sources ............................................... 10
Selecting an Item in a List .................................. 10
About the HOME Screen ................................... 11
Editing HOME screen .................................... 11
About the Indicator Display .............................. 11
Setup
Setup Operation .................................................. 12
General Setup
Radio Setup .......................................................... 12
Setting the TUNER (FM) Tone Quality
(Tuner Condition) ....................................... 12
Setting the TUNER (FM) Frequency
Step ................................................................ 13
SiriusXM Setup .................................................... 13
Setting the Parental Lock ................................ 13
Signal Strength Information .......................... 13
Language Setup .................................................... 13
Wallpaper Setup .................................................. 14
Setting a Wallpaper using a default image
........................................................................ 14
Setting a Wallpaper using your image .......... 14
Screen/LED Customize Setup ........................... 14
Setting the Brightness of the Backlighting
(Dimmer) ...................................................... 14
Adjusting the Minimum Level of
Backlight ....................................................... 14
Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Lighting at
Night .............................................................. 14
Clock Setup .......................................................... 15
Display Off Setting .............................................. 15
About iLX-F259 .................................................. 15
Displaying the Product Information ............ 15
Displaying Warranty/Copyright
Information .................................................. 15
Initializing the System .................................... 15
Installation Setup ................................................ 15
Connection (Bluetooth) Setup
Displaying Bluetooth Information ................... 16
Pairing the Bluetooth Device ............................ 16
Setting the Bluetooth Device ......................... 16
Deleting a Bluetooth Device from the list .... 16
Auto Answering Setup ....................................... 16
Apple CarPlay Setup ........................................... 16
Camera Setup
Camera Input Setting ......................................... 17
Camera Signal Input Setting .............................. 17
Rear Camera Guide Settings .............................. 17
Turning the Rear Camera Guide On/Off .... 17
Adjusting the Caution Position ..................... 17
Camera Picture Quality Setup ........................... 18
Camera Interrupt Setting
(DISPLAY OFF Mode) ................................... 18
Mute Setting ......................................................... 18
Sound Setup
Setting the Media Xpander (MX) ..................... 18
Equalizer Settings ................................................ 19
Fader/Balance/Bass/Treble/Subwoofer
Settings .............................................................. 19
Setting the Fader/Balance ............................... 19
Adjusting the Bass/Treble .............................. 19

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Setting the Subwoofer ..................................... 19
Graphic Equalizer Curve Settings
(Graphic EQ) ................................................... 19
Time Correction Settings ................................... 20
Crossover Settings (X-Over) ............................. 20
Volume Setup ...................................................... 21
Adjusting the Key Sound ................................ 21
Adjusting the Source Volume ........................ 21
Setting the Volume for Android Auto ......... 21
Setting the Volume for Apple CarPlay ......... 21
Adjusting the Volume for Phone .................. 21
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF ............................ 21
Rear Speaker Setting ........................................... 21
Defeat Setting ....................................................... 21
About the Crossover ........................................... 22
About Time Correction ...................................... 22
Apple CarPlay (Optional)
Access to Apple CarPlay .................................... 24
Android Auto (Optional)
What is Android Auto ........................................ 24
Activate Android Auto ....................................... 24
Radio
Radio Basic Operation
Listening to the Radio ......................................... 25
Presetting Stations Manually ............................. 25
Presetting Stations Automatically ..................... 25
Tuning to Preset Station .................................... 25
USB Flash drive (Optional)
USB Audio
Playback ................................................................ 26
Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing ........................ 26
Repeat Play ........................................................... 26
Shuffle Play ........................................................... 27
Searching for a Desired Song ............................. 27
USB Video
Setting the Brightness and Contrast ................. 27
Displaying the Subtitle ....................................... 27
USB Photo
Playback ................................................................ 28
Slide Show ............................................................ 28
Setting a Wallpaper with a Photo ..................... 28
iPod mode on iPhone (Optional)
Playback ................................................................ 29
Searching for a Music File .................................. 30
Repeat Play ........................................................... 30
Shuffle Play ........................................................... 30
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation
(Optional)
Receiving Channels with the SiriusXM
Tuner ................................................................. 31
Tuning Channels by Category ........................... 31
Changing the Display ......................................... 32
Checking the SiriusXM Radio ID Number ..... 32
Storing Channel Presets ..................................... 32
Tuning Channels using Presets ......................... 32
Search Function ................................................... 32
Selecting the Channel Directly .......................... 32
Parental Lock Function ...................................... 32
Bluetooth Operation
Setup Before Using .............................................. 33
About Bluetooth .............................................. 33
About the Hands-free Phone ......................... 33
Before Using Bluetooth .................................. 33
Hands-free Phone Control
Answering a Call ................................................. 34
Hanging up the Telephone ................................ 34
Calling ................................................................... 34
Making a phone call using the Phone
Menu ............................................................. 34
Using Voice Recognition function ................... 35
Using Siri .......................................................... 35
Voice Dial Function ........................................ 35
Phone Operation Screen .................................... 36
Adjusting the Speech Volume ....................... 36
Changing the Voice Output ........................... 36
Muting the Microphone ................................. 36
DTMF (Touch-Tone) Function .................... 36
Phone Book Function ......................................... 36

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Searching in the Phone Book ......................... 36
Synchronizing the Phone Book ..................... 36
Deleting the Phone Book Entries .................. 37
Setting contacts as Favorites
(Shortcut Dialing) ........................................... 37
Bluetooth Audio
Playback ................................................................ 38
Repeat Play ........................................................... 38
Shuffle Play ........................................................... 38
Connecting a Bluetooth Device ........................ 38
Disconnecting the Bluetooth Connection ... 38
Switching the connecting Bluetooth
Device ............................................................ 38
Camera Operation (Optional)
Camera Operation .............................................. 39
Displaying the Camera Image from
the HOME screen ........................................ 39
Displaying the rear view video while the car
is in reverse ................................................... 39
About the Rear Camera Guide .......................... 39
Information
Product Software Update ................................... 41
About the Supported Formats ........................... 41
About MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/WAV ........ 41
In Case of Difficulty ............................................ 43
If this Message Appears ...................................... 44
Specifications ....................................................... 45
LIMITED WARRANTY

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Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more
stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician.
Points to Observe for Safe Usage
• Read this manual carefully before using this disc and the system
components. They contain instructions on how to use this product
in a safe and effective manner. Alpine cannot be responsible for
problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions in this
manual.
• This manual uses various pictorial displays to show you how to use
this product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting
from improper connections and operation. Following are the
meanings of these pictorial displays. It is important to fully
understand the meanings of these pictorial displays in order to use
this manual and the system properly.
• This product may be used with software applications. Please follow
all usage instructions and warnings when using this product at all
times. Do not use this product or any software application in a
manner which will hinder safe operation of your vehicle.
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 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.
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
•Operation of the system while driving is dangerous. Users
should stop vehicle before operating the software.
•Road conditions and regulations take precedence over
information contained on the map display: observe actual
traffic restrictions and circumstances while driving.
•This software is designed for use exclusively in the unit. It
cannot and may not be used in conjunction with other
hardware.
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions. Failure
to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

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KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS SCREWS 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.
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or
product damage.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to
electrical shorts.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING
OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to
prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct
or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake
pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of
the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions
so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or
electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO
MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other
safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for
installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable
control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE
OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.
and results in serious accident.
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.
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical
skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer
where you purchased this product to have the work done.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than
designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not
securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become
loose resulting in hazards or product failure.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP
METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat
rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and
damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a
rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by
the metal edge of the hole.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of
moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may
result in product failure.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions. Failure
to heed them can result in injury or material
property damage.

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NOTICE
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.
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.
Protecting the USB connector
• Only an iPhone or USB flash drive 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 flash drive, 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/FLAC/WAV.
• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed. Certain, special
characters may not be correctly displayed.
On Handling USB Flash drive
• This unit can control a memory storage device that supports the
USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) protocol. Playable audio file
formats are MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV.
• USB Flash drive function is not guaranteed. Use USB flash drive
according to the terms of agreement. Read the USB flash drive
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 flash drive in a location where driver operation will
not be hindered.
• USB Flash drive may not function correctly at high or low
temperature.
• Use only certified USB flash drive. Note that even certified USB
flash drive, may not function correctly depending on its type or
state.
• Depending on the settings of the USB flash drive type, memory
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display
properly.
• USB Flash drive may take time to start playback. If there is a
particular file other than audio in the USB flash drive, it may take
considerable time before the file is played back or searched.
• The unit can play back “mp3,” “wma” or “m4a” file extensions.
• Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data.
This non-audio data will not be recognized. The resulting
playback may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or
amplifiers.
• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal
computer.
• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.
Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the
USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc., is
lost while using this product.

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• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
• Apple, iPhone, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of
Apple Inc.
• Use of the Made for Apple and Works with Apple badges means
that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the
Apple product(s) identified in the Made for Apple badge and to
work specifically with the technology identified in the Works
with Apple badge, 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.
• Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product
may affect wireless performance.
• Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface
meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for
the operation of this vehicle or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this product
with iPhone may affect wireless performance.
• Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of
Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
• Google, Android, Android Auto, Google Play and other marks
are trademarks of Google LLC.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Supply of this product only
conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license 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 license for such use is required. For details, please
visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com

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Location of Controls
RESET switch
The system will be reset.
/ (DOWN/UP) button
Adjusts the volume.
(MUTE) button
Activates/deactivates MUTE mode.
button
Activate Siri function or voice recognition mode.
(HOME) button
Displays the HOME screen.
(Phone) button
Displays the Phone Menu screen.
Touch to start a conversation when a call is incoming.
/ button
Seeks down/up stations in radio mode or down/up a track,
chapter, etc., in other audio/visual sources.
Dimmer Sensor
Senses the brightness of the car interior.
Turning Power On or Off
When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the opening screen will
be automatically displayed.
1Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.
The unit turns on.
• When the unit is used for the first time, the Radio main screen is
displayed.
• When turned on, the unit displays the last screen that was
displayed before the ignition key was turned off. For example, if
the unit is in radio mode when ignition is turned off, it will remain
in radio mode when ignition is turned back on.
2To turn the unit to off, turn the ignition key to the OFF
position.
• The unit is a precision device. Careful handling of the unit should
provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
• 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.
Initial System Start-Up
Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time,
after changing the car battery, etc.
1Turn off the unit power.
2Press the RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or similar
pointed object.
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume by touching / .
Volume decreases/increases continuously by touching and holding
/.
Volume: 0 to 35
Getting Started
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. (HOME)). The buttons found on the touch-screen display
are shown in bold within brackets, [ ] (e.g. [OK]).
RESET switch

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Lowering Volume Quickly
Audio Mute function instantly lowers the volume level to 0.
1Touch the (MUTE) button to activate MUTE mode.
The audio level will be 0.
2Touch the (MUTE) button again to bring the audio
back to previous volume level.
Touch Screen Operation
You can operate the unit by using the touch panel display.
• Be sure to touch the onscreen button lightly with the pad of your finger
to avoid scratching the display.
Touch operation
Touch a button or list item on the screen lightly.
• If you touch a button and there is no reaction, remove your finger.
• Onscreen buttons that cannot be operated are dimmed.
Swipe operation
Move your finger lightly with a swipe.
Drag & Drop operation
Touch and hold the desired item, then drag it to its new location by
moving your finger, then release your finger to place the item.
• Except for USB Photo mode, it is not possible to narrow the screen with
two fingers (pinch in) or spread the screen (pinch out).
Switching Sources
1Touch the (HOME) button.
The HOME screen is displayed.
2Touch a widget of your desired source.
• In the HOME screen, you can change the widget location on the screen.
For details, see “About the HOME Screen” (page 11).
Selecting an Item in a List
To scroll through a list, perform the following operations.
Touch the screen and slide your finger up and down.
The screen will scroll along with your finger movement.
• After touching the screen, move your finger away from the screen before
dragging and that item will be selected.
Returns to the previous screen. Depending
on the function, this button may cancel the
operations performed on the screen.

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About the HOME Screen
In the HOME screen, select a widget to perform various settings and
operations of the function.
Touch the (HOME) button.
The HOME screen is displayed.
• You can also display the HOME screen by touching []at the top of
the screen.
HOME screen example
• After selecting [Audio] widget, it is possible to switch the mode to USB
Audio mode, iPod mode for iPhone or Bluetooth Audio mode.
In the Widgets editing screen, you can change the audio source order or
set the display/hide settings.
1Touch and hold the HOME screen for at least a second.
The widgets editing screen is displayed.
• The source icon displayed in the Widgets editing screen is
displayed only when usable setup and conditions of each Audio
source are fulfilled. For details on setup and conditions of each
audio source, see “Switching Sources” (page 10).
Adding a widget
Drag and drop a widget from the additional candidate widgets
area to the desired position of the HOME screen image area.
• To show more candidate widgets, swipe horizontally.
• There are 3 sizes of widgets.
Changing the order of widget
Drag and drop the widget to the desired location.
Deleting a widget from the HOME screen
Drag and drop a widget from the HOME screen image area to .
• is displayed while touching a widget.
2Touch the (HOME) button.
The HOME screen is displayed.
About the Indicator Display
The Indicator Bar at the top of the screen displays various types of
information, like the current time.
Recalls the HOME screen.
Displays the currently playing audio source. Touch to return
to the Audio source screen.
Indicates the current time.
You can switch between the 12 hour display and 24 hour display
options (page 15).
Displays the SiriusXM signal strength when connecting to
SiriusXM Tuner. (If SiriusXM Tuner is not connected, it is not
displayed.)
Lights up when connected to a Bluetooth compatible
device. (Does not display when connection is set to OFF.)
Editing HOME screen
You cannot operate the Widgets editing screen while
driving.
Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON
position. For details, see “To display the Setup Menu screen” in
“Setup Operation” (page 12).
Widget
Touch to activate the function.
HOME screen navigation
Swipe the HOME screen horizontally with your
finger to change the page. Up to 3 pages exist.
Additional candidate widgets
HOME screen image

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Setup Operation
1Touch the (HOME) button.
The HOME screen is displayed.
2Touch [Settings].
The Settings menu screen is displayed.
3Touch the required setting genre on the upper part of
the Settings menu screen, and then touch the setting
item.
Setting genres:
General: See “General Setup” (page 12).
Connection: See “Connection (Bluetooth) Setup” (page 16).
Camera: See “Camera Setup” (page 17).
Sound: See “Sound Setup” (page 18).
[General] is selected on the Settings menu screen.
General Setup Menu screen
Setting items:
Radio (page 12)
SiriusXM (page 13)
Language (page 13)
Wallpaper And Theme (page 14)
Screen/LED Customize (page 14)
Clock (page 15)
Display Off (page 15)
About (page 15)
Installation (page 15)
Radio Setup
[Radio] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen.
This unit can set your preferred tone quality for FM radio source.
Setting item:
FM Tuner Setting
Setting contents:
Normal (Initial setting) / HiFi / Stable
• Noise may be more noticeable when [HiFi] is set, depending on the
reception status. In this case, the [Normal] setting is recommended.
Setup
To display the Setup Menu screen:
Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON
position. To do this, follow the procedures below.
1 Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location.
Engage the parking brake.
2 Release the parking brake. (For safety, release the parking
brake while depressing the foot brake pedal).
3 Engage the parking brake again.
• For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever in
the Park position.
Now, the locking system for the Setup operation has been released.
Engaging the parking brake can reactivate the Setup Menu, as long as
the car’s ignition has not been turned off. It is not necessary to repeat
the above procedure (1 through 3).
Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the above procedure.
[Settings] button
General Setup
Setting the TUNER (FM) Tone Quality (Tuner
Condition)
Normal: Standard setting
HiFi: High-quality setting
Stable: Control noise

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During manual tuning, you can select the frequency step for FM analog
radio station searching.
Setting item:
FM Frequency Step
Setting contents:
100 kHz / 200 kHz (Initial setting)
SiriusXM Setup
[Sirius XM] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen.
You can lock out channels with passcode protection. Channels that are
locked cannot be accessed without entering the passcode. You can
unlock a channel or change the passcode using this menu option.
Setting item:
Parental Lock
1Touch [Parental Lock].
A passcode input screen is displayed.
2Touch the numeric keypad to input a 4-digit passcode.
The initial default 4-digit passcode is set to 0000.
After entering the digit, it is displayed as “ ”.
•Touch[]to delete an entered number.
3Touch [OK].
Setting the Lock status of individual channels
4Touch [Locked Channels].
The channels list screen is displayed.
5Touch [ ] (Off) or [ ] (On) of the channels list to
set the Parent Lock.
Clearing the Lock of ALL the locked Channels
4Touch [Clear All Locked Channels].
5Touch [Yes] to clear the lock of all the locked channels.
Touch [No] to cancel.
Changing the Lock Passcode
4Touch [Edit Code].
The numeric keypad screen is displayed.
5Use the keypad to enter the current (old) 4-digit
passcode, and then touch [OK].
The initial passcode is set to “0000.”
•Touch[]to delete an entered number.
6Touch [OK] to confirm the entry.
7Now use the keypad to enter the new 4-digit passcode.
8Touch [OK].
9Use the keypad to enter the new 4-digit passcode a
second time to verify it, and then touch [OK].
• Remember to keep a note of the passcode in a safe place in case you
forget the code.
While listening to a SiriusXM Channel, the Signal strength of the
current channel will be displayed.
Setting item:
Signal Indicator
This menu item displays the SiriusXM signal strength as Excellent,
Good, Weak or No Signal.
• If the Signal indicator reports Weak or No Signal and your vehicle is
parked outside with no obstructions to the southern sky, then your
SiriusXM antenna may not be properly installed or may have become
damaged.
Language Setup
[Language] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen. The Setup
menu, feedback information, etc. for this unit can be changed to appear
in the selected language.
Setting item:
Language
Setting contents:
English, Français, Español, Português
• The currently selected language is displayed.
Setting the TUNER (FM) Frequency Step
Setting the Parental Lock
Signal Strength Information

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Wallpaper Setup
[Wallpaper And Theme] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen.
You can change the wallpaper of the display screen from 4 different
colored default images or your image.
Setting contents:
Amber / Blue / Green / Red
Touch the desired image, and then touch [Set Wallpaper].
1Touch [User Image].
The image selecting screen is displayed.
2Select an image stored on the connected USB Flash
drive.
The selected image thumbnail is displayed.
If not using an image as a wallpaper, touch [Default Image] to
return to the previous screen without selecting.
3Touch [Crop].
4Touch the area to be trimmed for a wallpaper.
If the image is 800 × 480 pixel, this step is not necessary.
5Touch [Set Theme] to change the theme color.
6Touch the desired color.
7Touch [Set Wallpaper].
Screen/LED Customize Setup
[Screen/LED Customize] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen.
Setting item:
Dimmer / Screen Dimmer Level / Key Illumination Level
Backlighting is provided by LEDs 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 (Initial setting), On, Auto
•When[On] is set, the setting is also applied for the button lighting in
“Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Lighting at Night” (page 14) and
“Adjusting the Minimum Level of Backlight” (page 14).
You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. This function could be
used, for instance, to change the screen brightness while traveling at
night.
Setting item:
Screen Dimmer Level
Setting contents:
-15 to 15 (Initial setting: 0)
• This setting is only available when “Dimmer” is set to [On] or [Auto].
You can adjust the brightness of the button lighting at night with the
dimmer.
Setting item:
Key Illumination Level
Setting level:
-2 to 2 (Initial setting: 0)
• This setting is only available when “Dimmer” is set to [On] or [Auto].
Setting a Wallpaper using a default image
Setting a Wallpaper using your image
Setting the Brightness of the Backlighting
(Dimmer)
Off: Deactivate Auto Dimmer mode to keep the background
illumination of the monitor bright.
On: Keep the background illumination of the monitor dark.
Auto: Adjust the brightness of the background illumination of
the monitor automatically to the brightness of the car
interior.
Adjusting the Minimum Level of Backlight
Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Lighting at
Night

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Clock Setup
[Clock] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen.
You can set the current time and the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-
hour, depending on your preference.
Setting item:
Clock
Touch [ ] or [ ] to adjust the hour, minute and AM/PM.
You can also use the number keys.
*To change to 24-hour, set “24H” to [On] ().
*To set the daylight saving time (Summer Time mode), set “DST” to [On]
().
Display Off Setting
When [Display Off] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen, the
display is turned Off.
Setting item:
Display Off
• To cancel Display Off mode, touch the screen or any button.
• Display Off mode is canceled when the power or ACC is turned off.
• When the gear lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position and the rear
camera is connected, the rear camera image is displayed.
• When a call is received on a Bluetooth-connected phone, the incoming
call screen is displayed.
• You can also activate Display Off mode directly by touching the
[Display Off] widget on the HOME screen.
About iLX-F259
[About] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen.
[About] enables you to check the Serial No., Firmware Version, Model
Name, and to initialize various settings.
You can view the version information of this product. Make note of this
information and refer to it whenever you contact Alpine Tech Support
or an Alpine-authorized dealer.
Setting item:
Version Information
Setting contents:
Serial No. / SYSTEM version / Firmware Version
Setting item:
Warranty/Copyright Information
Setting contents:
Open source licenses / Notice
You can initialize all data, to restore the factory settings. Remove the
USB flash drive, etc. from the system before operation
1Touch [Restore Factory Setting].
2After the confirmation message appears, touch [Yes].
The system starts initialization.
The confirmation screen appears.
3Touch [Confirm].
• Do not turn on/off the power, change the ignition key position or
remove the screen panel until system restart is completed.
Installation Setup
[Installation] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen.
Vehicle Setup enables you to check the connection status of Reverse
Lead/Parking Brake Lead.
When selecting the item, the Installation check screen is displayed.
Setting item:
Installation
Setting contents:
Reverse / Parking Brake
Displaying the Product Information
Displaying Warranty/Copyright Information
Initializing the System

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[Connection] is selected on the Setup menu screen.
Connection Setup Menu screen
Setting items:
Bluetooth Information (page 16)
Set Bluetooth Device (page 16)
Auto Answer Bluetooth Incoming Call (page 16)
Apple CarPlay (page 16)
Displaying Bluetooth Information
[Bluetooth Information] is selected on the Connection Setup Menu
screen.
You can display the Bluetooth device name and device address of this
unit.
Setting item:
Bluetooth Information
Pairing the Bluetooth Device
[Set Bluetooth Device] is selected on the Connection Setup Menu
screen.
Search for Bluetooth compatible devices.
Setting item:
Set Bluetooth Device
1Touch [Set Bluetooth Device].
The Bluetooth Setup screen is displayed.
• You can also display the Bluetooth Setup screen directly by
touching the [Bluetooth Settings] widget on the HOME screen.
2Select this unit on the Bluetooth device.
A message about the device to be registered is displayed.
3Touch [Yes].
The Bluetooth device is connected.
If you connecting to a smartphone, a message to download the
phonebook is displayed.
4Touch [](Audio) or/and [](Hands-free) of the
device you want to connect from the list.
• You can register up to 5 Bluetooth compatible mobile phones.
• You can connect 1 Blutooth Device to each of Bluetooth Audio
mode and Hands-free mode.
• The Bluetooth registration process differs depending on the device
version and SSP (Simple Secure Pairing). If a 4 or 6 character Passcode
appears on this system, enter the Passcode on the Bluetooth device.
• If a 6 character Passkey appears on this device, make sure the same
passkey is displayed on the Bluetooth compatible device and touch
[OK].
• If all 5 devices have been registered, you cannot register a 6th device. To
register another device, you need to delete one of the other 5 devices
first.
Select one of 5 paired Bluetooth compatible devices that you previously
registered.
Touch [](Audio) or [](Hands-free) of the device you
want to connect from the Paired Device list.
• You can also change the connected device by touching the device name.
You can delete the information of a previously connected Bluetooth
compatible device.
1Touch []of the Bluetooth compatible device to delete
from the Paired Device list.
2Touch [Yes].
•Touching[No] will cancel the setting.
Setting the Auto Connection
You can connect the last connected device automatically.
Set “Auto Connect” to [On] ().
Auto Answering Setup
You can set to answer an incoming call automatically.
Touch [ ] (Off) or [ ] (On) of “Auto Answer Bluetooth
Incoming Call”.
Apple CarPlay Setup
To use the Apple CarPlay (page 24), set “Apple CarPlay” to [On].
Touch [ ] (Off) or [ ] (On) of “Apple CarPlay”.
Connection (Bluetooth) Setup
Audio: Device is used as an Audio device.
Hands-free: Device is used as a Hands Free Device.
Setting the Bluetooth Device
Deleting a Bluetooth Device from the list

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[Camera] is selected on the Setup Menu screen.
You can set up items related to the Camera.
Camera Setup Menu screen
Setting items:
Camera Select (page 17)
Camera Signal (page 17)
Parking Guide Adjust (page 17)
Visual Adjust (page 18)
Camera Interrupt (DISPLAY OFF Mode) (page 18)
Mute While Backing Up (page 18)
Camera Input Setting
[Camera Select] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu screen.
Setting item:
Camera Select
Setting contents:
Off (Initial setting) / Rear
Camera Signal Input Setting
[Camera Signal] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu screen.
When the camera is connected, the video input signal type can be
chosen.
Further setting item:
Camera Signal
Setting contents:
NTSC (Initial setting) / PAL
Rear Camera Guide Settings
[Parking Guide Adjust] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu screen.
You can adjust the camera guide position.
Setting item:
Parking Guide Adjust
1Touch [Parking Guide Adjust] on the Camera Setup
menu screen.
The camera guide adjustment screen is displayed.
2Slide []to adjust.
3After the adjustment is completed, touch [Save].
•Touching[Init.] clears adjustments and returns to the setting
before guide line alteration.
4Touch []to complete the adjustment and return to
the previous screen.
When displaying the rear camera view on the screen, you can set to hide
or show the camera guide.
Setting item:
Guide On/Off
Setting contents:
Off / On
You can move the position of the displaying message on the screen.
Setting item:
Caution
Camera Setup
Off: No camera is connected.
Rear: Rear camera is connected.
Turning the Rear Camera Guide On/Off
Adjusting the Caution Position

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Camera Picture Quality Setup
[Visual Adjust] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu screen.
You can adjust the picture quality for the primary and secondary
cameras.
Setting item:
Visual Adjust
Adjusting Brightness
Setting item:
Brightness
Setting contents:
-15 to 15 (Initial setting: 0)
• You can adjust the brightness between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15).
Adjusting Color of Display
Setting item:
Color
Setting contents:
-15 to 15 (Initial setting: 0)
• You can adjust the color between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15).
Adjusting Display Contrast
Setting item:
Contrast
Setting contents:
-15 to 15 (Initial setting: 0)
• You can adjust the contrast between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15).
Camera Interrupt Setting (DISPLAY OFF Mode)
You can set whether to display the rear camera image when the gear
lever is moved to the reverse (R) position while the unit is turned off.
Setting item:
Camera Interrupt (DISPLAYOFF Mode)
To set Display Off Mode, touch [ ] (Off) or [ ] (On) of
“Camera Interrupt (DISPLAYOFF Mode)”.
Mute Setting
You can set the sound will be muted automatically when the gear lever is
moved to the reverse (R) position.
Setting item:
Mute While Backing Up
To set the rear speaker to On, touch [ ] (Off) or [ ]
(On) of “Mute While Backing Up”.
[Sound] is selected on the Settings menu screen.
You can set up items related to the sound quality.
Sound Setup Menu screen
Setting items:
Media Xpander (page 18)
EQ Presets (page 19)
Fader/Balance/Base/Treble/SubW. (page 19)
Graphic EQ (page 19)
Time Correction (page 20)
X-Over (page 20)
Volume (page 21)
Subwoofer (page 21)
Rear Speaker (page 21)
Defeat (page 21)
Setting the Media Xpander (MX)
[Media Xpander] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen.
Media Xpander (MX) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct
regardless of the music source. The SiriusXM, USB Flash drive and iPod,
will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road
noise.
Setting item:
Media Xpander
1Touch the check box of [ALL MX].
2Touch any of [Off ] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3].
•TocancelMXmode,set[Off] in step 1.
• MP3/WMA/AAC can have its own MX setting.
• When the Defeat setting is [On], you cannot perform the set up.
• The MX setting can be performed only when a source is currently
selected.
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Equalizer Settings
[EQ Presets] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen.
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of
musical source material.
Setting item:
EQ Presets
Setting contents:
FLAT (Initial setting) / POP / ROCK / CLASSICAL / JAZZ / ELECTRONIC / HIP
HOP / EASY LISTENING / COUNTRY / NEWS
• Only one type can be set to On.
• When Equalizer Presets is set, the linked Graphic EQ settings are also
changed. We recommend storing Graphic EQ settings in a Preset in
advance.
• The Equalizer Presets setting can be configured when Defeat is Off.
Fader/Balance/Bass/Treble/Subwoofer Settings
[Fader/Balance/Bass/Treble/SubW.] is selected on the Sound Setup
Menu screen.
Setting item:
Fader/Balance/Bass/Treble/SubW.
Cancel
Sound setup finishes.
Fader/Balance Image area
Touch the desired point within the image area, or touch [F]
(Front), [R] (Rear), [L] (Left) or [R] (Right).
Fader:
15 (F) to 15 (R)
Balance:
15 (L) to 15 (R)
• To reset to the initial setting (F/R: 0, L/R: 0), touch [ ].
Touch [ ] or [ ] for each item to be adjusted.
Setting item:
Bass, Treble
Setting contents:
-10 to 10 (Initial setting: 0)
Adjusting the Subwoofer Level
Setting item:
Sub W.Level
Setting contents:
0 (Initial setting) to 15
• This setting is only available when “Subwoofer” is set to [On] (page 21).
Setting the Subwoofer Phase
The subwoofer output phase is toggled Subwoofer Normal (0°) or
Subwoofer Reverse (180°).
Setting item:
Sub W.Phase
Setting contents:
0° (Initial setting), 180°
• This setting is only available when “Subwoofer” is set to [On] (page 21).
Graphic Equalizer Curve Settings (Graphic EQ)
[Graphic EQ] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen.
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more
appealing to your personal taste.
Setting item:
Graphic EQ
Setting contents:
-7 to 7
• This setting is only available when “Defeat” is set to [On] (page 21).
1Touch [Graphic EQ] on the Sound Setup menu screen.
2Touch the band to be adjusted.
3Touch []or []to adjust the level of the band.
• You can also adjust the level of the band by moving the slider.
4To adjust another band, repeat step 2 to 3, and adjust all
bands.
Setting the Fader/Balance
Adjusting the Bass/Treble
Setting the Subwoofer

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5To store the adjusted setting value, touch and hold
[Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3] for at least 2 seconds.
• Settings exceeding the frequency of adjacent bands are not available.
• While adjusting the Graphic EQ, you should consider the frequency
response of the connected speakers.
• When the Graphic EQ is adjusted, the Equalizer Presets are overridden.
• When Equalizer Presets is set, the linked Graphic EQ settings are also
changed. We recommend storing Graphic EQ settings in a Preset in
advance.
•Touch[Flat] to initialize all values.
Calling the Graphic EQ adjusted value
Touch [Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3].
The setting stored in the Preset will be recalled.
Time Correction Settings
[Time Correction] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen.
Before performing the following procedures, see “About Time
Correction” (page 22).
Setting item:
Time Correction
1Touch [Time Correction] on the Sound Setup menu
screen.
2Touch the Correction mode button, and then select [ms],
[cm] or [inch].
3Touch []or []for each speaker to adjust the time or
distance.
0.0 msec to 9.9 msec (0.1 msec/step)
0.0 cm (0.0 inch) to 336.6 cm (132.56 inch) (3.4 cm/step)
All speaker setting values are adjustable in the range of 20 ms or
680 cm.
4To store the adjusted setting value, touch and hold
[Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3] for at least 2 seconds.
•Touch[Flat] to set all values to 0.0.
• If the Rear Speaker setting is Off, the Rear Speaker setting cannot be
edited (page 21).
• If the Subwoofer setting is Off, the Subwoofer setting cannot be edited
(page 21).
Calling the Time Correction Value
Calling the pre-set time correction value.
Touch [Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3] on the time
correction screen.
The setting stored in the Preset will be recalled.
Crossover Settings (X-Over)
[X-Over] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen.
Before performing the following procedures, see “About the Crossover”
(page 22).
Setting item:
X-Over
1Touch [X-Over] on the Sound Setup menu screen.
2Touch [Channel], and then select [Front HPF], [Rear
HPF] or [SubW.LPF].
3Adjust the crossover to your preference.
Selecting the Cut-Off Frequency
Touch []or []of “Freq.” (Frequency), and then select the cut-
off frequency.
Setting contents:
20.0 / 25.0 / 31.5 / 40.0 / 50.0 / 63.0 / 80.0 (Initial setting) / 100.0 / 125.0 /
160.0 / 200.0 Hz
Adjusting the Slope
Touch []or []of “Slope”, and then adjust the HPF or LPF
slope.
Setting contents:
0 (Initial setting) / 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB/oct.
Adjusting the Level
Touch []or []of “Level”, and then adjust the HPF or LPF level.
Setting contents:
-12 to 0 dB (Initial setting: 0)
4Repeat steps 2 to 3 to make adjustment to the other
channels.
5To store the adjusted setting value, touch and hold
[Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3] for at least 2 seconds.
•Touch[Flat] to initialize all values.
• If the Rear Speaker setting is Off, the Rear Speaker setting cannot be
edited (page 21).
• If the Subwoofer setting is Off, the Subwoofer setting cannot be edited
(page 21).
• While adjusting the X-Over you should consider the frequency response
of the connected speakers.
Calling the X-Over adjusted value
Touch [Preset 1], [Preset 2], or [Preset 3].
The setting stored in the Preset will be recalled.
Correction mode
Channel