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Alpine iDA-X100 Quick Reference Manual

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Digital Media Receiver
iDA-X100
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
GUIDE DE RÉFÉRENCE RAPIDE
GUÍA DE REFERENCIA RÁPIDA
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Block 28-25,Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China
For details on all functions, refer to the Owner's Manual stored in the supplied CD-ROM. (As it is data CD, the CD
cannot be used for playing back music and images on the player.) If required, an ALPINE dealer will readily provide
you with a print out of the Owner's Manual contained in the CD-ROM.
Pour obtenir de plus amples informations sur l'ensemble des fonctions, reportez-vous au mode d'emploi fourni sur
le CD-ROM. (Étant donné qu'il s'agit d'un CD de données, ce CD ne peut pas être utilisé pour lire des fichiers
audio ou image sur le lecteur.) Si vous le souhaitez, demandez à votre revendeur ALPINE de vous fournir la version
papier du mode d'emploi contenu dans le CD-ROM.
Para obtener información detallada de todas las funciones, consulte el manual del propietario contenido en el CD-
ROM que se suministra. (Al ser un CD de datos, el CD no se puede utilizar para reproducir música o imágenes en
el reproductor.) Si es necesario, un distribuidor de ALPINE podrá facilitarle una copia impresa del manual del
propietario incluido en el CD-ROM.
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
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
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in China (Y)
68-12118Z32-A
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FR
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  • Page 1 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. Designed by ALPINE Japan Block 28-25,Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China Printed in China (Y) 68-12118Z32-A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ ADVERTENCIA ............. 3 CAUTION/ATTENTION/PRUDENCIA ....5 IMPORTANT Getting Started/Mise en route/Primeros pasos ..6 Radio ............... 7 ® iPod ................ 9 USB memory/Portable audio player/Changer/Clé IMPORTANTE USB/lecteur audio portable/changeur/Memoria USB/ reproductor de audio portátil /cambiador ....15 Setting Calendar/Time/Réglage du calendrier et de l’heure/Ajuste del calendario/hora ......

  • Page 6: Getting Started/Mise En Route/Primeros Pasos

    English Français Español...

  • Page 7: Radio

    English Français Español...

  • Page 9: Ipod

    English Français Español...
  • Page 10 Repeat Song Repeat Song Repeat Song Off:...
  • Page 12 Shuffle Album Shuffle Album Shuffle Album Song Song Song Off: Off: Off:...
  • Page 13 Hierarchy 1/Hiérarchie 1/Jerarquía 1 Hierarchy 2/Hiérarchie 2/Jerarquía 2 Hierarchy 3/Hiérarchie 3/Jerarquía 3 Hierarchy 4/Hiérarchie 4/Jerarquía 4 English Français Español...
  • Page 14 Mode de recherche par morceau/livre Song/Audiobook/Episode Search mode : Modo de búsqueda de canción/audiolibro/ parlé/épisode : episodio: Others Search mode : Autres modes de recherche : Modo de búsqueda de otros : ENTER /ENTER /ENTER...

  • Page 15: Usb Memory/Portable Audio Player/Changer/Clé Usb/Lecteur Audio Portable/Changeur/Memoria Usb/Reproductor De Audio Portátil /Cambiador

    English Français Español...
  • Page 17 USB memory/Portable audio player Mode clé USB / lecteur audio portable : Modo de memoria USB/reproductor de mode : M.I.X. Folder audio portátil: M.I.X. Folder M.I.X. Folder Off: Off: Off: Mode Changeur CD : CD Changer mode : Modo de cambiador de discos M.I.X.
  • Page 18 USB memory/Portable audio player mode : Mode clé USB / lecteur audio portable : Modo de memoria USB/reproductor de audio Repeat One Repeat One portátil: Folder Repeat One Folder Folder Off: Off: CD Changer mode : Off: Mode Changeur CD : Repeat One Modo de cambiador de discos compactos: Repeat One...

  • Page 19: Setting Calendar/Time/Réglage Du Calendrier Et De L'heure/Ajuste Del Calendario/Hora

    English Français Español...

  • Page 25: Connections/Raccordements/Conexiones

    (Blue) / (Bleu) / (Azul) (Blue/White) / (Bleu/Blanc) / (Azul/Blanco) (Pink/Black) / (Rose/Noir) / (Rosa/Negro) (Orange) / (Orange) / (Naranja) (Red) / (Rouge) / (Rojo) (Yellow) / (Jaune) / (Amarillo) (10A) (Black) / (Noir) / (Negro) (Gray) / (Gris) / (Gris) (Gray/Black) / (Gris/Noir) / (Gris/Negro) (Violet/Black) / (Violet/Noir) / (Violeta/Negro) (Violet) / (Violet) / (Violeta)
  • Page 26 Fidèles à leur engagement de ne fournir que des produits de qualité, ALPINE ÉLECTRONIQUE DE L’AMÉRIQUE, INC. et ALPINE ÉLECTRONIQUE DU CANADA, INC. (Alpine) sont heureuses de vous offrir cette garantie. Nous vous suggérons de le lire attentivement et en entier. Si vous avez la moindre question, veuillez contacter l’un de nos concessionnaires ou appeler directement Alpine aux numéros listés ci-dessous.
  • Page 27 Alpine ou à Alpine même et en assumer les frais de LES RECOURS PRÉVUS PAR LES PRÉSENTES EXCLUENT ET transport. Alpine a le choix entre réparer le produit ou le remplacer par un REMPLACENT TOUTE AUTRE FORME DE RECOURS.

  • Page 28: 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.
  • Page 29 Accordingly, limitations as to these matters contained herein may not apply to you. This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized Installation Center, and this warranty stamped upon installation by the installation center.
  • Page 30 Leala antes de utilizar este equipo. Leala antes de utilizar este equipo. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING. INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING. INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,...
  • Page 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Contents Random Play Shuffle All Random Play Shuffle All Repeat Play Repeat Play Changing the Display Changing the Display Operating Instructions Operating Instructions USB memory/Portable audio player/ USB memory/Portable audio player/ Changer Changer WARNING WARNING How to View the Display How to View the Display WARNING WARNING...
  • Page 32 Turning Mute Mode On/Off (Int Mute) Turning Mute Mode On/Off (Int Mute) Search Function Search Function Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices Select the desired Category Select the desired Category (Int Audio) (Int Audio) (Category up/down) (Category up/down) Setting the Changer Name (CHG Name)
  • Page 33 Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.
  • Page 34 • If the Portable audio player has an MSCIMTP setting, set to • If the Portable audio player has an MSCIMTP setting, set to Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost etc., even etc., even...
  • Page 35 Useful operation Useful operation Double Action Double Action Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action encoder to the left or right. encoder to the left or right. When you release the Double Action encoder, the display When you release the Double Action encoder, the display Encoder Operation...
  • Page 36 Attaching Attaching Getting Started Getting Started Insert the right side of the front panel into the main Insert the right side of the front panel into the main unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit.
  • Page 37 Rotate the Double Action encoder to select year, Rotate the Double Action encoder to select year, Radio Radio month, day, hour or minutes to be set. month, day, hour or minutes to be set. ~IENTEA. ~IENTEA. Press Press The year setting mode is activated, and the year blinks. The year setting mode is activated, and the year blinks.
  • Page 38 Presetting Stations Automatically Presetting Stations Automatically Listening to Radio Listening to Radio HD Radio™ broadcasting can be received if the HD Radio TUNER HD Radio™ broadcasting can be received if the HD Radio TUNER Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band MODULE (TUA-T500HD) is connected.
  • Page 39 Press Q.JENTER to display the Program Type screen. Press Q.JENTER to display the Program Type screen. Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a Rotate the Double Action encoder to select a program, and press Q./ENTER. program, and press Q./ENTER. The selected program is received.
  • Page 40 How to View the Display How to View the Display Searching for a desired Song/Title Searching for a desired Song/Title <iPod (USB connected) screen display example> <iPod (USB connected) screen display example> An iPod can contain thousands of songs. The unit for this reason can An iPod can contain thousands of songs.
  • Page 41 • Percent skip display example (Connected via Full • Percent skip display example (Connected via Full While in the search mode, While in the search mode, you press and hold you press and hold for at least 2 for at least 2 Speed™) Speed™) seconds the search mode is canceled.
  • Page 42 • If you do not perform a search. this function is not valid. • If you do not perform a search. this function is not valid. Repeat Play Repeat Play • If • If you are searching for a song. this operation cannot be performed. you are searching for a song.
  • Page 43 Changer display Changer display USB memory/ USB memory/ <Changer CD screen display example (if CD text exists» <Changer CD screen display example (if CD text exists» Portable audio Portable audio 1-----' 1-----' 2 - - - 2 - - - player/Changer player/Changer 3 - - -...
  • Page 44 <Changer MP3 screen display example (if no tag <Changer MP3 screen display example (if no tag Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional) Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional) information exists» information exists» 1 - - - ' 1 - - - ' An optional6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may An optional6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to this unit...
  • Page 45 USB memory/Portable audio player mode: USB memory/Portable audio player mode: Repeat Play Repeat Play M.I.X. Folder M.I.X. Folder ::>¢. : ::>¢. : Only files in a folder are played back Only files in a folder are played back in random sequence. in random sequence.
  • Page 46 • If USB memory is connected, the folder/jile can be searched up to the • If USB memory is connected, the folder/jile can be searched up to the File/Folder Name Search File/Folder Name Search eighth hierarchy. The ninth and subsequentfolder/jile(s) cannot be eighth hierarchy.
  • Page 47 Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates 81t rate 81t rate Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, This is the "sound"...
  • Page 48 Setting the Bass Control Setting the Bass Control Sound Setting Sound Setting You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. preference. Double Action encoder Double Action encoder Press and hold Press and hold...
  • Page 49 Setting the Treble Control Setting the Treble Control Adjusting the High Pass Filter Adjusting the High Pass Filter You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal preference.
  • Page 50 Refer to "Setting the TIme and Calendar" (page 6). Refer to "Setting the TIme and Calendar" (page 6). SETUP SETUP ,2 The setting can be made only when a changer is connecred. ,2 The setting can be made only when a changer is connecred. 03 The setting can be made only when AUX IN is set to ON.
  • Page 51 Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices (Int AUdio) Setting Tone Defeat for External Devices (Int AUdio) Int Audio On / Int Audio Off (Inltlsl setting) Int Audio On / Int Audio Off (Inltlsl setting) General is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. General is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.
  • Page 52 Connecting to an External Amplifier (Power IC) Connecting to an External Amplifier (Power IC) Power IC Power IC (lnltlel setting) / Power (lnltlel setting) / Power When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved Display is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.
  • Page 53 Wallpapers are downloaded only when in USB memory mode. Wallpapers are downloaded only when in USB memory mode. Wallpaper data is available at a web site designed for Alpine product Wallpaper data is available at a web site designed for Alpine product...
  • Page 54 Subwoofer On and Off Subwoofer On and Off - - - 3 - - - 3 CH 003 ALPINE CH 003 ALPINE - - - - ; i i i ' - - - - ; i i i '...
  • Page 55 Satellite Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai-NET Interface Adapter will Satellite Radio Tuner and an appropriate Ai-NET Interface Adapter will be required. For details, consult you nearest Alpine dealer. be required. For details, consult you nearest Alpine dealer. • The SAT Receiver controls on the iDA-XJOO are operative only when •...
  • Page 56 Storing the desired Song / Artist (SIRIUS only) Storing the desired Song / Artist (SIRIUS only) Select the channel broadcasting your favorite team's Select the channel broadcasting your favorite team's A stored song title or artist name is announced whenever a matching A stored song title or artist name is announced whenever a matching game.
  • Page 57 Search Function Search Function Receiving Weather or Traffic Information Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from SAT Radio from SAT Radio You can search for programs by Category, Channel, Artist or Song. You can search for programs by Category, Channel, Artist or Song. ~/ENTER ~/ENTER Press...
  • Page 58 Changing the Display Changing the Display Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display Text infonnation, such as the channel name, anist name/feature, and Text infonnation, such as the channel name, anist name/feature, and The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or off. The XM Auxiliary Data Field (ADF) display can be switched on or off.
  • Page 59 "Storing and Recalling the Adjusted Contents" (page 33). "Storing and Recalling the Adjusted Contents" (page 33). Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world's first technology that Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world's first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade...
  • Page 60 Ju'~lt'$f~~~w~!8r:QNio~~; Ju'~lt'$f~~~w~!8r:QNio~~; On / Off (Initial setting) On / Off (Initial setting) Subwoofer On (Initial setting) / Subwoofer Off Subwoofer On (Initial setting) / Subwoofer Off When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level If an optional subwoofer is connected to the unit, make the following If an optional subwoofer is connected to the unit, make the following (refer to page 30).
  • Page 61 • Bandwidth Adjustment (Q) • Bandwidth Adjustment (Q) ,i0§!~ldifM1!fJ!'''<~'''''' ,i0§!~ldifM1!fJ!'''<~'''''' Adjustable bandwidth: 1, 1.5, 3 Adjustable bandwidth: 1, 1.5, 3 Normsl (Initisl setting) /Individusl Normsl (Initisl setting) /Individusl .Level Adjustment (Gain) .Level Adjustment (Gain) If you adjust X-OYER, you can set the channel Land R at the same If you adjust X-OYER, you can set the channel Land R at the same Adjustable level: -6 to +6 dB Adjustable level: -6 to +6 dB...
  • Page 62 Repeat steps 3 to 5, and adjust each band level. Repeat steps 3 to 5, and adjust each band level. Adjusting the Crossover Settings Adjusting the Crossover Settings Sound Field Adjustment --+ X-Over Sound Field Adjustment --+ X-Over • Frequency •...
  • Page 63 .Cut-off frequency (Fe) .Cut-off frequency (Fe) Storing and Recalling the Adjusted Contents Storing and Recalling the Adjusted Contents Adjustable frequency bands: Adjustable frequency bands: User User User User User User User User User User User 6 User 6 The contents of all adjusted items (in manual mode) can be stored The contents of all adjusted items (in manual mode) can be stored 3WAYSystem 3WAYSystem...
  • Page 64 These values are the time correction values for the different These values are the time correction values for the different About Time Correction About Time Correction speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers.
  • Page 65 If you are unsure about this point, please LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higherfrequencies and allows the LPF (low pass filter): Cuts the higherfrequencies and allows the consult your authorized Alpine dealer. consult your authorized Alpine dealer. lower frequencies to pass.
  • Page 66 Until now, with the introduction of • • IMPRINT, Alpine provides a hardware/software combination that not IMPRINT, Alpine provides a hardware/software combination that not only solves these problems, it actually improves the sound stage, tonal...
  • Page 67 (page 6). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner's Manual of the (page 6). To reset the iPod, refer to the Owner's Manual of the connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
  • Page 68 Error 02 Error 02 • Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with • Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with !Current Errorl !Current Errorl this unit. this unit. - Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this - Update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with this •...
  • Page 69 • Malfunction in the CD Changer. • Malfunction in the CD Changer. - Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and - Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and • A Portable audio player that is not supported by the unit is •...
  • Page 70 156 mm (6-1/8") Depth Depth • If an error or other problem occurs. • If an error or other problem occurs. - Change channels or consult your Alpine dealer. - Change channels or consult your Alpine dealer. NOSEPIECE SIZE NOSEPIECE SIZE Width Width 170 mm (6-3/4")

  • Page 71: Serial Number

    Failure to do so may result in damage to GEARSHIFT. GEARSHIFT. the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your Alpine the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your Alpine Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc.
  • Page 72 Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the iDA-X100. Connect all other from the left rear of the iDA-X100. Connect all other Caution...
  • Page 73 Remove the iPod Remove the iPod <JAPANESE CAR> <JAPANESE CAR> Remove the iPod from FULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable or iPod Remove the iPod from FULL SPEEDTM Connection Cable or iPod Dock interface cable. Dock interface cable. SCrews (M5 x 8) SCrews (M5 x 8) (Included) (Included)
  • Page 74 Connections Connections ~ntenna ~ntenna Blue Blue POWER ANT POWER ANT c:>--- c:>--- To power antenna To power antenna REMOTE fORN..ON REMOTE fORN..ON BluelWhite BluelWhite To amplifier or equalizer To amplifier or equalizer AUDIO INTERRUPT IN AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Pink/Black Pink/Black To vehicle phone To vehicle phone ®...
  • Page 75 • 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 •...
  • Page 76 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and 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 are pleased to offer this Warranty.
  • Page 78 #7ff/ILPINE~ Owner's Manual Mode d'emploi MADE IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE DESIGNED BY ALPINE JAPAN CONCU PAR ALPINE JAPON ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.
  • Page 79 Internet, utilise pour une projection publique, Alpine does not guarantee correct operation of any computer une location commerciaIe ou une concession, etc., sans component when used with the CD. Alpine also has no autorisation expresse du proprietaire. responsibility, direct or indirect, for damage resulting from use of this CD, and no compensation can be offered.
  • Page 80 Printed in China (Y) YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. Block 28-25,Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China 68-09359Z59-A...
  • Page 82 FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 320 TORRANCE CA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ATTENTION MARKETING SERVICES ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC PO BOX 2859 TORRANCE CA 90509-9939 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 FOR USE IN USA, PLEASE FOLD HERE AND ENSURE THAT AMERICAN ADDRESS FACES UP, 'dn S38V:! SS3tlOOV NVIOVNV8 lVH13tlnSN3 ONV 3tl3H OlO:! 3SV3ld 'VOVNV8 NI 3Sn tlO.:!

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