Alpine 68-09359Z83-B Owner's Manual

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
iDA-X303
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
• MODE D'EMPLOI
Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil.
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Cedex, France
Phone 01-48638989
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ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
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  • Page 1 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 03-8787-1200 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München, Germany Phone 089-32 42 640 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ... 3 CAUTION ... 3 PRECAUTIONS ... 3 Double Action Encoder Operation Getting Started Accessory List ... 6 Turning Power On and Off ... 6 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ... 6 Initial System Start-Up ... 6 Adjusting Volume ...
  • Page 4 General Setting Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CALENDAR) ... 22 Setting the Clock Display (CLK MODE) ... 22 Connecting an MP3 Changer (PLAY MODE) ... 22 Sound (Beep) Guide Function ... 22 Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE) ... 22 Setting the AUX+ Mode ...
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    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. PRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product.
  • Page 6 • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 7: Double Action Encoder Operation

    Double Action Encoder Operation Double Action encoder There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder. Normal operation Turn the Double Action encoder to the left or right. To adjust volume and scroll through a list of items. Alternate operation Turn the Double Action encoder to the left or right.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Double Action encoder SOURCE /ENTER Accessory List • Digital Media receiver...1 • Power cable ...1 • USB cable ...1 • Interface cable for iPod ...1 • Mounting sleeve...1 • Carrying case ...1 • Bracket key...2 • Screw (M5x8)...4 •...
  • Page 9: Setting The Calendar

    Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor. Connectable to Steering Remote Control Interface Box You can operate this unit from the vehicle’s control unit when an Alpine Steering Remote Control Interface Box (optional) is connected. For details, contact your Alpine /ENTER. dealer.
  • Page 10: Radio

    Radio Double Action encoder /ENTER BAND TUNE/A.ME SOURCE This unit cannot receive HD Radio signals (digital terrestrial radio). In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an optional HD Radio Tuner module must be connected through the Ai-NET bus. iTunes Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on HD Radio stations with your new iDA-X303 and then preview, buy, and download them later from your iTunes Tagged playlist the next time you sync your iPod.
  • Page 11: Frequency Search Function

    Frequency Search Function You can search for a radio station by its frequency. /ENTER in Radio mode to activate Press Frequency search mode. Turn the Double Action encoder to select the desired frequency. Press /ENTER to receive the selected frequency. * Operation is not required during HD Radio reception.
  • Page 12: Iphone/Ipod (Optional)

    iPhone/iPod (Optional) Double Action encoder /ENTER SOURCE An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit by using the Interface cable for iPod (supplied). When this unit is connected by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional. •...
  • Page 13: Percent Skip Function

    Turn the Double Action encoder to select an album, and then press /ENTER. The song search mode is activated and songs names are displayed. Turn the Double Action encoder to select a song /ENTER. and press The selected song is played back. •...
  • Page 14: Up/Down Function

    Up/Down Function If you select an album and press and hold mode, this album will be played back repeatedly. To go to the previous or next Album, use the Up/Down function. Press and turn the Double Action encoder to the left. Returns to the previous item.
  • Page 15: Usb Memory/Portable Audio Player/Changer (Optional)

    USB memory/Portable audio player/Changer (Optional) SOURCE Double Action encoder FUNCTION/SETUP /ENTER BAND If a USB memory device/Portable audio player or changer is connected to the unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files can be played back. • In the USB mode, when this unit is reset, ACC is switched from OFF to ON, or when the USB is connected to this unit, “BANKING”...
  • Page 16: Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)

    Press PRESET. The DISC CHANGE screen is displayed. Turn the Double Action encoder to select a disc. You can scroll the page by pressing and turning the Double Action encoder. Press /ENTER. The selected disc number appears in the display and CD/MP3/WMA/AAC playback starts.
  • Page 17: Searching For Cd Track Number (Cd Changer Only)

    Searching for CD Track Number (CD changer only) You can search for a song by track number. Press /ENTER during play. This will set the search mode. Turn the Double Action encoder to select the desired track, and then press This will play the selected track.
  • Page 18: Quick Search (Changer)

    File Name Search mode Select the desired file by turning the Double Action encoder. You can scroll the page by pressing and turning the Double Action encoder. Press /ENTER to play back the selected file. • Press and hold for at least 2 seconds in the search mode to cancel.
  • Page 19: About Mp3/Wma/Aac

    About MP3/WMA/AAC CAUTION Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/ WMA/AAC data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.
  • Page 20: Sound Setting

    Sound Setting Double Action encoder IMPRINT /ENTER Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/ Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/ Defeat Press IMPRINT repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the mode as follows: SUBW LV* BASS LV TREBLE LV FADER LV* LOUD* DEFEAT...
  • Page 21: Setting The Bass Control

    Setting the Bass Control You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. For this unit, the following setting can be made only when the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) is not connected. Press and hold IMPRINT for at least 2 seconds to activate the AUDIO selection mode.
  • Page 22: Operating The External Audio Processor

    Turn the Double Action encoder to select the HPF Adjustment mode, and then press SUBW SUBW SYSTEM* BASS SUBW * Displayed only when subwoofer is ON. Turn the Double Action encoder to select the desired HPF frequency, and then press 80 (Hz) 120 (Hz) 160 (Hz)
  • Page 23: Bluetooth Setting

    DISPLAY: DIMMER SCROLL TYPE TEXT SCROLL IPOD: PLAYLISTS ARTISTS ALBUMS AUDIOBOOKS GENRES COMPOSERS PLAYLISTS TUNER: XM ADF* GAME ALERT* STATION CALL* DIGITAL SEEK* XM ADF* If IMPRINT audio processor is connected, you can make more detailed settings for the audio setting. For details, refer to “IMPRINT Operation (Optional)”...
  • Page 24: General Setting

    Setting the External Digital Input (DIGITAL AUX) DIGITAL AUX ON / DIGITAL AUX OFF (Initial setting) When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXA-H701) and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET are connected, set DIGITAL AUX to ON to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound.
  • Page 25: Demonstration

    Amplifier Amplifier POWER IC ON : The speakers are driven by the built-in amplifier. SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT REAR SPEAKER LEFT REAR SPEAKER LEFT FRONT • No sound is produced by the system when the POWER IC is set to OFF.
  • Page 26: Sat Radio Receiver (Optional)

    To receive SAT Radio, the separately sold XM Direct™ or SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai-NET Interface Adapter will be required. For details, consult you nearest Alpine dealer. * XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
  • Page 27: Storing Channel Presets

    Storing Channel Presets Press BAND to select the desired band you want to store. Press PRESET. The Preset screen is displayed. Turn the Double Action encoder to select the preset number. Press and hold /ENTER for at least 2 seconds. The selected station is stored.
  • Page 28: Storing The Desired Song / Artist (Sirius Only)

    Storing the desired Song / Artist (SIRIUS only) A stored song title or artist name is announced whenever a matching title or artist is found on another channel. The interruption Alert is displayed while listening to a program on another channel. For receiving interruption information, refer to “Recalling the stored information (SIRIUS only)”...
  • Page 29: Quick Search Function

    Channel/Artist/Song Search mode Turn the Double Action encoder to select the desired Channel/Artist/Song Name, and then press /ENTER. • While in Channel/Artist/Song Search mode, press different search mode. • The Search mode is canceled if you press and hold seconds in Channel/Artist/Song Search mode. •...
  • Page 30: Changing The Display

    Changing the Display Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and song/program title, is available with each XM or Sirius channel. The unit can display this text information as explained below. In XM or SIRIUS mode, press VIEW. Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown below.
  • Page 31: Imprint Operation (Optional)

    IMPRINT Operation (Optional) Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world’s first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality, which enables us to experience music the way the artist intended, refer to “About IMPRINT” (page 36). When the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is connected to this unit, MultEQ and the following sound adjustment can be performed.
  • Page 32: User Preset

    USER PRESET • If IMPRINT audio processor is connected, you can make more detailed settings for the audio setting. For details, refer to “IMPRINT Operation (Optional)” (page 29). Storing the Audio Adjustment Level You can store up to 3 adjusted/set contents on this unit. All of the following adjusted/set items are stored in a preset memory.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer Curve

    Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve You can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste. To adjust the graphic equalizer curve, set the EQ mode to GRAPHIC EQ. For details, refer to “Setting EQ mode”...
  • Page 34: Turning Subwoofer On/Off

    Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make adjustment to the other bands. 4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System After selecting X-OVER from the Sound Field Adjustment mode, turn the Double Action encoder to select the band adjustment, and then press /ENTER. 4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System / NORMAL (L=R) Setting items: LOW (SUB-W) / MID (REAR) / HIGH (FRONT) 4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System / INDIVIDUAL (L/R)
  • Page 35: Setting The Time Correction Unit (Tcr Parameter)

    Setting the Time Correction Unit (TCR Parameter) You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction. CM (Initial setting) INCH Setting the MX Level MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB memory and iPhone/iPod, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.
  • Page 36: About Time Correction

    About Time Correction The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and frequency characteristics.
  • Page 37: About The Crossover

    0 to outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. ---- –12 dB For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner’s Manual. 0 to We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused ---- by using the crossover outside the recommended value.
  • Page 38: About Imprint

    These acoustical problems are so severe that no correction system has been able to overcome them. Until now, with the introduction of IMPRINT, Alpine provides a hardware/software combination that not only solves these problems, it actually improves the sound stage, tonal...
  • Page 39: Information

    This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic No function or display.
  • Page 40: Indication For Usb Memory

    • The iPhone/iPod is not verified. - Change another iPhone/iPod. Indication for USB memory CURRENT ERROR • Abnormal current is being drawn by the device connected to USB. An error message may be displayed if the device connected is not compatible. The USB Flash Memory device may be defective.
  • Page 41 - The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to normal operating range. • Malfunction in the CD Changer. - Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine. Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.7-107.9 MHz Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.3µV/73 ohms) Alternate Channel Selectivity 80 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB Stereo Separation 35 dB Capture Ratio 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 530-1,710 kHz...
  • Page 43: Installation And Connections

    Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your Alpine dealer. • The iDA-X303 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other units (e.g.
  • Page 44: Installation

    Installation Caution Do not block the unit’s heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire. Heat sink Caution When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel.
  • Page 45 <JAPANESE CAR> This unit Ground Lead Mounting Bracket • Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw ) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis. iPhone/iPod Connection (sold separately) Connect USB cable to an iPhone/iPod with Interface cable for iPod.
  • Page 46: Connections

    Connections Blue/White Pink/Black EXT AP The system switch is located on the bottom of the unit. Blue POWER ANT REMOTE TURN-ON AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION IGNITION Yellow BATTERY Black Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green SPEAKER LEFT REAR...
  • Page 47 • Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis. • If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information.
  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. (“Alpine”), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.

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