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Alpine iLX-407A Owner's Manual

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7-INCH AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
iLX-407A
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Ohmstrasse 4, 85716 Unterschleissheim, Germany
1500 Atlantic Blvd,
Phone: +49 (0) 89-32 42 640
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, U.S.A.
For contact information on your respective country,
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
please visit www.alpine-europe.com.
161-165 Princes Highway,
The 9th Towers, Tower B, 24th Floor, Unit TNB01-03,
Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia
33/4 Rama 9 road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok, 10310, Thailand
Phone 03-8787-1200
Phone +66 (2) 090 9596
Designed by ALPS ALPINE Japan

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  • Page 1 161-165 Princes Highway, The 9th Towers, Tower B, 24th Floor, Unit TNB01-03, Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia 33/4 Rama 9 road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok, 10310, Thailand Phone 03-8787-1200 Phone +66 (2) 090 9596 Designed by ALPS ALPINE Japan...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Location of Controls ............9 Date/Clock Setup ............16 Turning Power On or Off ..........9 Display Off Setting ............16 Adjusting the Volume .............9 About iLX-407A ..............17 Lowering Volume Quickly ..........9 Displaying the Product Information....17 Touch Screen Operation ..........10 Displaying Warranty/Copyright Switching Sources ............10 Information .............17...
  • Page 4 DAB/DAB+ Camera Signal Input Setting ........21 Camera Picture Quality Setup ......22 Listening to DAB/DAB+ ..........33 Presetting Service ............33 Sound Setup Tuning to Preset Service ..........33 Setting the Media Xpander (MX) ......22 Service Component/PTY Search Function ...34 Equalizer Settings ............23 Service Search Function ........34 Fader/Balance/Bass/Treble/Subwoofer PTY Search Function ..........34 Settings................23...
  • Page 5 Information Hands-free Phone Control Answering a Call ............43 Product Software Update ...........54 Hanging up the Telephone ........43 About the Supported Formats ........54 Calling................43 About MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/WAV ....54 Making a phone call using the Phone In Case of Difficulty ............56 Menu .................43 If this Message Appears ..........56 Using Voice Recognition function ......44 Specifications ..............57...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR components. They contain instructions on how to use this VEHICLE. product in a safe and effective manner. Alpine cannot be Any function that requires your prolonged attention should responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe only be performed after coming to a complete stop.

  • Page 7: Caution

    Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit etc. and results in serious accident. yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing. CAUTION Protecting the USB connector •...
  • Page 8 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use • The unit can play back “mp3, ” “wma” or “m4a” file of such marks by ALPS ALPINE Co., LTD. is under license. extensions. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Turning Power On or Off When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the opening screen will be automatically displayed. Location of Controls Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position. The unit turns on. •...

  • Page 10: Touch Screen Operation

    Touch Screen Operation Switching Sources You can operate the unit by using the touch panel display. Touch the (HOME) button. • Be sure to touch the onscreen button lightly with the pad of The HOME screen is displayed. your finger to avoid scratching the display. Touch operation Touch a button or list item on the screen lightly.

  • Page 11: About The Home Screen

    Editing HOME screen About the HOME Screen In the HOME screen, select a widget to perform various You cannot operate the Widgets editing screen while settings and operations of the function. driving. Touch the (HOME) button. Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position.

  • Page 12: About The Indicator Display

    Setup About the Indicator Display The Indicator Bar at the top of the screen displays various types of information, like the current time. Setup Operation Touch the (HOME) button. The HOME screen is displayed. Recalls the HOME screen. Displays the currently playing audio source. Touch to return to the Audio source screen.

  • Page 13: General Setup

    General Setup Setting the TUNER (FM) Tone Quality (Tuner Condition) [General] is selected on the Settings menu screen. This unit can set your preferred tone quality for FM radio ■ source. General Setup Menu screen Setting item: FM Tuner Setting Setting contents: Normal (Initial setting) / HiFi / Stable Normal:...

  • Page 14: Dab Setup

    Setting the DAB-DAB Linking ON/OFF DAB Setup (Service Following) [DAB] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen. This unit provides DAB-DAB Linking function which can switch the source from DAB to the same channel in another channel group with better reception when the digital signal is weak.

  • Page 15: Aux Setup

    AUX Setup Wallpaper Setup [Wallpaper And Theme] is selected on the General Setup [AUX] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen. Menu screen. You can change the wallpaper of the display screen from 4 different colored default images or your image. Setting the Input Signal The video input signal type can be chosen.

  • Page 16: Screen/Led Customize Setup

    Adjusting the Dimmer of Button Screen/LED Customize Setup Lighting at Night [Screen/LED Customize] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen. 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) •...

  • Page 17: About Ilx-407A

    You can view the version information of this product. Make Setting item: note of this information and refer to it whenever you Installation contact Alpine Tech Support or an Alpine-authorized dealer. Setting contents: Setting item: Reverse / Parking Brake Version Information...

  • Page 18: Can I/F Box Setting

    Connection (Bluetooth) CAN I/F BOX Setting Setup [CAN I/F BOX] is selected on the General Setup Menu screen. [Connection] is selected on the Setup menu screen. ■ Connection Setup Menu screen Setting the Default Vehicle Screen You can set the Default Vehicle Screen displayed in CAN I/F Setting items: BOX mode.

  • Page 19: Setting The Bluetooth Device

    Touch [ ] (Audio) or/and [ ] (Hands-free) Apple CarPlay Setup of the device you want to connect from the [Apple CarPlay] is selected on the Connection Setup Menu list. screen. Audio: Device is used as an Audio device. To use the Apple CarPlay (page 29), set “Apple CarPlay” to [On].

  • Page 20: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Camera Signal Input Setting [Camera Signal] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu [Camera] is selected on the Setup Menu screen. screen. You can set up items related to the Camera. When the camera is connected, the video input signal type ■...

  • Page 21: Camera Picture Quality Setup

    Camera Picture Quality Setup Front Camera Setup [Visual Adjust] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu [FrontCamera] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu screen. screen. You can adjust the picture quality for the primary and secondary cameras. Camera Input Setting Setting item: [Camera Select] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu Visual Adjust...

  • Page 22: Camera Picture Quality Setup

    Sound Setup Camera Picture Quality Setup [Visual Adjust] is selected on the Camera Setup Menu [Sound] is selected on the Settings menu screen. screen. You can set up items related to the sound quality. You can adjust the picture quality for the primary and ■...

  • Page 23: Equalizer Settings

    Setting the Fader/Balance Equalizer Settings [EQ Presets] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen. Touch the desired point within the image area, or touch 10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a [F] (Front), [R] (Rear), [L] (Left) or [R] (Right). variety of musical source material.

  • Page 24: Graphic Equalizer Curve Settings (Graphic Eq)

    Graphic Equalizer Curve Settings Time Correction Settings (Graphic EQ) [Time Correction] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen. [Graphic EQ] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen. Before performing the following procedures, see “About You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response Time Correction”...

  • Page 25: Crossover Settings (X-Over)

    • If the Subwoofer setting is Off, the Subwoofer setting cannot be Crossover Settings (X-Over) edited (page 26). • While adjusting the X-Over you should consider the frequency [X-Over] is selected on the Sound Setup Menu screen. response of the connected speakers. Before performing the following procedures, see “About the Crossover”...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Source Volume

    Adjusting the Source Volume Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF Touch [Source Volume] on the Volume Setup menu screen. If an optional subwoofer is connected to the unit, make the following setting. Setting item: Subwoofer Touch [ ] (Off) or [ ] (On) of “Subwoofer”.

  • Page 27: About The Crossover

    This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover damage to the speakers. limits the frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine channel is controlled independently. Thus, each speaker speakers, refer to the respective Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 28 In other words, giving the front left speaker a time Time Correction Value List correction value of 5.1 ms makes it seem as if its distance Time Time Distance Distance Distance Distance from the listener is the same as the distance to the farthest Difference Difference (cm)

  • Page 29: Apple Carplay (Optional)

    Apple CarPlay (Optional) Android Auto (Optional) Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in What is Android Auto the car. Apple CarPlay takes the things you want to do with your iPhone while driving and puts them right on the unit. Android Auto brings your favorite smartphone apps into You can get directions, make calls, send and receive one place, making it easier for drivers to access their...

  • Page 30: Radio/Rds

    Radio/RDS Radio Basic Operation There are 3 types of [Radio] widgets for the HOME screen. Listening to the Radio ■ RDS (FM1/FM2) main screen example Touch the (HOME) button and select radio mode. The display shows the radio mode screen. Touch [Band] repeatedly to select the desired band from [FM1] / [FM2] / [AM].

  • Page 31: Presetting Stations Automatically

    RDS Operation Presetting Stations Automatically The tuner can automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band in ascending order of frequency. Turning AF (Alternative Frequencies) Select the desired band then touch and hold On or Off [A.Memo]. The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system The tuner automatically seeks and stores 6 strong stations using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcasts.

  • Page 32: Receiving Traffic Announcement

    • The volume level will be memorized if the volume is adjusted Displaying Radio Text during interruption broadcast reception. When an interruption broadcast is received the next time, the volume Text messages from a radio station can be displayed. level is automatically adjusted to the memorized level. Tune in a radio station that transmits text Receiving Traffic Announcement messages.

  • Page 33: Dab/Dab

    DAB/DAB+ Listening to DAB/DAB+ Touch the (HOME) button and select DAB mode. The display shows the DAB mode screen. Touch [Ensemble Seek] or [Service Seek] repeatedly to select the tuning mode. The frequency up or down button changes depending on the tuning mode. Ensemble Seek mode Receivable ensembles will be tuned in automatically.

  • Page 34: Service Component/Pty Search Function

    • The display differs during announcement reception depending Service Component/PTY Search on the announcement type set in “Setting Announcement Function Reception” (page 14). • If no signal is received for more than 60 seconds, interrupt You can select your favorite Service Component from the function exits.

  • Page 35: Usb Flash Drive (Optional)

    USB Flash drive (Optional) Playback You can play back music files (MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/WAV), Touch the (HOME) button and select USB video files (MP4/AVI/WMV/MOV) and photo files (JPG/PNG/ Audio mode. BMP) stored in a USB flash drive on the internal player of The display shows the USB Audio mode screen.

  • Page 36: Shuffle Play

    USB Video Shuffle Play The video formats (USB Flash drive) supported by the unit Touch [ ] to select Shuffle Play mode. are as follows. : A Folder is selected randomly and songs in – Supported Container: AVI/MP4/WMV/MOV/MPG Folder – Supported Video Coding: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC the Folder are played back in order.

  • Page 37: Fast-Forwarding/Fast-Reversing

    Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing Displaying the Subtitle Depending on the video file such as “.smi” or “.srt”, you can During playback, touch and hold [ display the subtitle contained on the file. (Fast-reverse) or touch and hold [ Touch [Subtitle]. (Fast-forward). To cancel displaying the subtitle, touch [Subtitle] again. Touch and hold for more than 1 second to forward/ reverse by a 10 seconds interval.

  • Page 38: Usb Photo

    Select the desired photo from the photo files USB Photo list. ■ • To select the other photo (file), touch [ ] to return to the USB Photo mode Preview screen previous screen. Slide Show The Slide Show shows photos that change every 3 seconds. Touch [Play].

  • Page 39: Ipod Mode On Iphone (Optional)

    iPod mode on iPhone Playback (Optional) Touch the (HOME) button and select iPod mode. A separately sold Lightning to USB cable (KCU-471i), etc., is The display shows the iPod mode screen. required. Touch [ ] or [ ] or to select the desired •...

  • Page 40: Searching For A Music File

    Searching for a Music File Repeat Play An iPhone can contain thousands of songs. For this reason, Touch [ ] to select Repeat Play mode. this unit can make various searches using the search function as shown below. All files are repeatedly played back. Using the Playlist/Artist/Album/Podcast/Audiobook/Genre/ Only the file currently playing is repeatedly Composer/Song/Radio search mode’s individual hierarchy,...

  • Page 41: Hdmi Device (Optional)

    • The electronic device must possess an HDMI output interface. • Not all devices with an HDMI output interface can be recognised by this unit. • Use only the Alpine Special HDMI connection cable. Touch the (HOME) button to select HDMI.

  • Page 42: Bluetooth Operation

    Bluetooth compatible device to distances. This enables a hands-free call or data this unit. The device name of this unit is “iLX-407A” and the transmission between Bluetooth compatible devices. initial number of the passcode is “0000. ” Also refer to the Bluetooth transmission is available in the unlicensed 2.4...

  • Page 43: Answering A Call

    Disconnect Hanging up the Telephone Disconnects the Bluetooth device. After disconnecting, the display changes to [Reconnect] to connect the Touch [ ] (End Call). disconnected device again. Change Device The call finishes. Displays the Bluetooth Setup screen. Keypad Use to type a phone number. Calling Phone Book* You can make a phone call from the Phone Book, or edit...

  • Page 44: Using Voice Recognition Function

    Entering a Phone Number to Make a Call • Extensive use of Siri or other streaming services may increase your phone’s data usage. Please check with your phone company to ensure you have an appropriate Data plan. Touch [Keypad] on the Phone menu. The number input screen (Keypad) appears.

  • Page 45: Phone Operation Screen

    • Voice dial operation depends on the function being available Input number. on the smartphone. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the smartphone. • You can transmit a Touch-Tone signal during a call. • Depending on the smartphone, the Voice Dial operation may finish automatically.

  • Page 46: Deleting The Phone Book Entries

    Bluetooth Audio Deleting the Phone Book Entries If a Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, portable player, Deleting One Entry from the Phone Book etc. is connected by wireless, you can play back a song (operation is controllable from the unit). Touch [ ] of the contact name (or phone number) you want to delete.

  • Page 47: Playback

    Playback Connecting a Bluetooth Device Registering a Bluetooth device in the unit enables Touch the (HOME) button and select automatic connection. Bluetooth Audio mode. If it does not connect automatically, run through the connection procedure again. The display shows the Bluetooth Audio mode screen. Touch [Reconnect] on the Bluetooth Audio Touch [ ] or [...

  • Page 48: Auxiliary Device (Optional)

    Auxiliary Device Setting the Brightness and Contrast (Optional) Touch [Visual]. Touch [ ] or [ ] to adjust the Brightness and Operating Auxiliary Devices Contrast. (Optional) : Adjusting the Brightness : Adjusting the Contrast To operate devices connected to the AUX terminals of the unit, follow the procedure described below.

  • Page 49: Camera Operation (Optional)

    Camera Operation Displaying the rear view video while the car is in reverse (Optional) Shift the gear lever to the reverse (R) position. When an optional camera is connected, the view video of camera can be output to the monitor. The rear view image is displayed while the car remains in reverse.
  • Page 50 Error between the screen and the actual road Distance guidance lines surface The marks represent the distance from the rear of the car (from the rear end of the bumper). In the following conditions, errors are produced between • The marks do not move in synchronization with the the screen guidance and the actual road surface.

  • Page 51: Front Camera Operation

    ■ When there is a steep downward slope behind Front Camera Operation the car (example) <Screen> Displaying the Camera Image from the HOME screen Touch the (HOME) button. The HOME screen is displayed. <Situation of the car> [Camera[Front]] button • If [Camera Select] in the Front Camera setting is set Error Error to [Off] (page 21), the [Camera[Front]] button...

  • Page 52: About Vehicle Interlock Function

    Function Screen example About Vehicle Interlock ■ Function Climate screen example You can control the temperature inside the vehicle, etc. Communication between your vehicle and the unit allows you to set and display various functions of your vehicle.* Available functions differ depending on your vehicle. For details, refer to your vehicle’s instruction manual.

  • Page 53: About Parking Sensor Screen

    About Parking Sensor screen The Parking sensor screen turns on when the front or rear sensor on your vehicle detects an obstacle within a certain distance. Parking Sensor Full screen example When the front or rear sensor detects an obstacle within a certain distance, the Parking Sensor screen is displayed, and the indicator that corresponds with that area lights up.

  • Page 54: Product Software Update

    AAC, reduce part of the data to improve compression This product use software that can be updated through a efficiency. USB flash drive. Download the software from the Alpine However, FLAC can reconstruct compressed data to be website and update the product using the USB flash drive.
  • Page 55 This device may not play back correctly depending on Root sampling rates. Folder ID3 tags/WMA tags This device supports ID3 tag v1.0, v1.1, v2.2, v2.3, v2.4, and WMA tag Ver.1.x. If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display the title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag data.

  • Page 56: In Case Of Difficulty

    – Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, the rest of your system is properly connected, or replace the antenna with a new one. then consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Broadcast is noisy. Basic • The antenna is not the proper length.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Audio/Visual Specifications Unsupported USB device connected. • An iPhone that is not supported by the unit is connected. MONITOR SECTION – Connect an iPhone that is supported by the unit. • A USB device that is not supported by the unit is Screen Size 6.95”...
  • Page 58 USB SECTION CHASSIS SIZE USB requirements USB 2.0 Width 178 mm Max. Power Consumption Height 100 mm 1,500 mA (CDP Support) Depth 60 mm USB Class USB (Play From Device)/ • Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. USB (Mass Storage Class) •...

  • Page 59: Installation And Connections

    If so, please DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER contact your authorized Alpine dealer for assistance. VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL • Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker (–) OR SHIFT LEVER.

  • Page 60: Accessory List

    When you speak into the microphone, you should not have Accessory List to change your driving posture. This may cause a distraction, taking your attention away from safely driving Main unit ....................1 your vehicle. Carefully consider direction and distance while Quick Reference Guide ..............

  • Page 61: Connections

    Connections Antenna CAN Interface Connector (included) To Interface Box USB extension cable (included) To USB flash drive, iPhone or Android smartphone. Microphone (included) VIDEO IN To drive recorder, DVD player, etc. VIDEO OUT To Rear monitor VIDEO IN/OUT cable REMO To amplifier or equalizer (Blue/White) REVERSE...
  • Page 62 Radio Antenna Receptacle AUX Input Connector Input lead for AUX audio signal. ISO/JASO Antenna Adapter (sold separately) REAR CAMERA Input RCA Connector ISO/JASO Antenna Adapter may be required, depending on the vehicle. Use when connecting a rear camera with RCA Output Connector.
  • Page 63 Steering Remote Control Interface Connector To steering remote control interface. For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine dealer. AUX/PRE OUT/CAMERA Connector Power Supply Connector...

  • Page 64: If An Acc Power Supply Is Not Available

    • 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 65: System Example

    System Example Connection of an iPhone ■ When connecting to an iPhone with a Lightning connector USB connector iPhone with a Lightning connector (sold separately) USB extension cable (included) Lightning to USB Cable KCU-471i (sold separately) • Do not leave an iPhone in a vehicle for a long time. Heat and humidity may damage the iPhone, and you may not be able to play it again.
  • Page 66 Connection of an HDMI Device (iPhone with a Lightning connector) USB connector HDMI input connector Connect using an L-Type HDMI cable that is within the size as illustrated below. 28.9 mm 21 mm 2.5 mm Lightning Digital AV Adapter (Apple Inc., products) (sold separately) 28 mm HDMI extension cable...
  • Page 67 Connection of an HDMI Device (Android device) USB connector HDMI input connector Connect using an L-Type HDMI cable that is within the size as illustrated below. 28.9 mm USB extension 21 mm cable (Included) 2.5 mm 28 mm Android device with HDMI connector (sold separately) ■...
  • Page 68 Connection of an External Device) VIDEO Input/Output Connector AUX/PRE OUT/ CAMERA Connector VIDEO IN/OUT cable To Video Output terminal VIDEO IN (Red) PRE OUT cable External Device (sold separately) AUX INPUT (White) To Audio Output terminal Video Input Lead RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) AUX Input Connector •...
  • Page 69 Connection of an External Amplifier Power Supply Connector REMOTE ON AUX/PRE (Blue/White) OUT/ REMO REMOTE ON CAMERA (Blue/White) (Blue/White) Connector Power cable SUBW PRE OUT Amplifier for subwoofer Subwoofer cable (sold separately) To subwoofer input terminal To front input terminal (Red) Front speaker FRONT OUT...
  • Page 70 Connection of a Camera Power Supply Connector AUX/PRE OUT/ CAMERA Power cable Connector Reverse Connect to the plus side of the car’s reverse lamp. (Orange/White) PRE OUT cable To Video Output terminal Camera with RCA video output (sold separately) REAR VIEW CAMERA To Video Output terminal Camera with RCA video output (sold separately)

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