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- Page 1 ® TCS-V430A Multi-Zone AV Controller / TV Tuner OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch the TV/Video while WARNING driving the vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking ahead and an accident could occur. Caution • Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation and operation. You will find a number of Safety Warnings in this manual to tell you about things that could hurt you or other people if you were to ignore the Warnings.
- Page 3 Also have your vehicle’s voltage regulator checked. Maintenance If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing. Installation Location Make sure the TCS-V430A will not be exposed to: •...
- Page 4 FEATURES/DESCRIPTION The Alpine TCS-V430A is a sophisticated Multi-zone, AV Controller with a built-in TV tuner (designed for U.S. broadcasts only). It realizes an across-the-board entertainment system for the mobile environment by creating individual AV spaces for each occupant. With the ability to select up to 4 AV sources (including the the built-in TV Tuner) and 3 outputs, 3 separate monitors can be controlled independently.
- Page 5 OPERATION - Remote Control 1 Input Source Select (Direct/ Sequential) 2 Monitor Output Select 3 Direct CH 4 AUTO CH (A) Manual/SEEK CH (B) TV Tuner Controls BAND A.PGM PRESET DISP AUDIO 10 TV POWER Overhead Monitor Control (TMX-R680A) MONITOR POWER 12 SOURCE 13 VOL UP 14 VOL DN...
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Page 6: Operation
2. Monitor Selection Up to a maximum of 3 monitors can be connected to the TCS-V430A. Monitor 1ST is dedicated to Alpine’s Overhead Monitors through a proprietary mini-DIN connector. This connector carries both video and stereo audio channels. However, a separate DIN- to-RCA adapter is included to interface with any type of NTSC monitor. - Page 7 OPERATION - AV Control Functions • Cyclic AV Source Selection While the OSD is active, pressing the same Monitor key again will change its source. Repeated pressing of this key will cycle through the sources as follows: TV —> DVD —> VCR —> AUX —> TV If no key is pressed for at least 8 seconds, the OSD will automatically turn off and the last selection will remain active.
- Page 8 PRESS AV SOURCE KEY NOTE: When using non-Alpine AV products, it is possible to select an output that is not connected or ON. When this happens, the monitor currently being viewed will be unable to perform any functions until the OSD is turned off on the other monitor. Pressing the SOURCE key will turn off the Menu...
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Page 9: Input Level Setting
OPERATION - AV Control Functions Audio Gain Adjust The audio level for each AV input (4 total) can be adjusted individually. This will compensate for the inherent differences in output level for the various sources connected to the controller. Entering “Input Level Setting” screen Press and hold the “TV”... -
Page 10: Cable Mode
OPERATION - TV Tuner Control Functions Channel Selection 3. Direct Channel Select (Numeric keypad 0 - 9) To select the desired channel, press any of the 10 numeric keys (0 to 9) directly. These keys are also used as the Channel Preset keys. As soon as you press a key, the number that you selected is displayed in the OSD. - Page 11 OPERATION - TV Tuner Control Functions 5. BAND Key Use the BAND Key to choose between TV mode and CABLE mode. Most of time TV mode is used for the mobile environment. However, should a camp site or RV Park have a cable TV hook-up, CABLE mode may be used.* After pressing the BAND key, the OSD will display the current status (blinking).
- Page 12 OPERATION - TV Tuner Control Functions • Press and Hold: Start AUTO PROGRAM While the OSD is displayed, press and hold the same key for at least 2 seconds, AUTO PROGRAM begins searching the selected band for receivable channels. The status of the search is shown in the OSD (see below).
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Page 13: Display Key
OPERATION - TV Tuner Control Functions 8. AUDIO Key Use the AUDIO Key to change the audio setting for TV and CABLE.. Press AUDIO key [A] to display the current Audio status (blinking). Pressing the key again will cycle through the three settings (STEREO —> SAP —> MONO). After 8 seconds or when any other key is pressed, the OSD disappears and any change made is set. -
Page 14: Other Features
The TCS-V430A can accept up to 3 remote inputs for user convenience. This enables remote control operation from whichever monitor that the passenger is watching. The remote signal can be connected directly from any ALPINE Monitor product that has a built-in remote eye. The External Remote Eye supplied with TCS-V430A can be used... - Page 15 * The remote signal output on any monitor can also be connected to the mini-DIN terminal as Monitor 1, using the DIN to RCA Interface Adapter that comes with TCS-V430A. ** Such as Alpine models CVA-1003, CVA-1005, IVA-C800, etc. CAUTION TV picture quality in the mobile environment is affected by the movement of the vehicle and other reception conditions not found in the home.
- Page 16 WIRING/CONNECTIONS IR Remote In (White/Brown) Mini-DIN to RCA Interface The Remote In wire connects to any ALPINE Mobile Video product which has an external remote output function. AV RCA Connector (Video, Audio R, Audio L) These RCA-type connectors connect to any AV source.
- Page 17 Ground/Chassis ....................... Black Remote Output ..................... White/Brown Remote Output The Remote Output wire connects to any ALPINE Mobile Video product which has an external remote input function. For example, products such as a DVD and VCR . Ground (GND) Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is securely fastened using a sheet metal screw.
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Page 18: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Product Type ............. Video Switcher and Mobile TV system Television system ....................NTSC Channel coverage ......TV: CH 2 - CH 13 (VHF), CH 14 – CH 69(UHF) ....................CABLE: CH 1 – CH 125 Power Requirement ..........14.4 VDC (11 –15 VDC allowable) Current Drain ............700mA in operation, 30mA in stand-by Video Input ................ - Page 19 Typical Rear Seat Entertainment System It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch the TV/Video while WARNING driving the vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking ahead and an accident could occur.
- Page 21 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough Victoria 3173, Australia Tel.: (03) 9769-0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany Tel.: 02102-45 50...