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Alpine iXA-W404E 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)
Digital Media Station
iXA-W404E
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
•
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Strasse 1-3, 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
Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-14470Z14-A
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  • Page 1 Digital Media Station iXA-W404E • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Shinagawa-ku,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Setup Source Setup Operating Instructions Source Setup Operation ........15 iPod Setup ............15 WARNING Display Setup Display Setup Operation .........16 WARNING ..........4 Setting the Brightness of the CAUTION ..........4 Backlighting ..........16 PRECAUTIONS ........5 Adjusting the Minimum Level of Backlight ..........16 Double Action Encoder Operation Switching Background Textures ....16...
  • Page 4 Hanging up the Telephone ......38 MultiInfo Setup Adjusting the volume when receiving MultiInfo Setup Operation ......20 a Call ............38 Redial Function ..........38 Visual EQ Call Switching Operation ....... 38 Visual EQ Setting Operation ......21 Call History ............. 38 Black Level Adjustment Function Redialing a Number in Dialed (BK RICH) ..........
  • Page 5 USB Memory / Portable audio player (Optional) BANK Function (USB memory only) .... 44 Playback ............45 Repeat Play ............. 45 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ....... 45 Searching for a desired Song ......45 Searching by artist name ......45 Selecting Playlists/Artists/Albums/Genres/ Composers ...........

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Alpine Service Centre for repairing.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS • The iXA-W404E draws minimal current even when its power switch is turned off. If the switched power (ignition) lead of the iXA-W404E is connected directly to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery, Product Cleaning the battery may be discharged.
  • Page 8 • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth audio player according to the terms of agreement. Read the SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is Portable audio player Owner’s Manual thoroughly.

  • Page 9: Double Action Encoder Operation

    Alternate operation Double Action Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action encoder to the left or right. When you release the Double Action encoder, the display Encoder Operation changes. Press the Double Action encoder. Double Action encoder There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Radio mode: Changes the band. Changer mode: Changes the disc. (NAVIGATION) button Press to recall the navigation mode (when an optional Alpine Navigation system is connected and “NAV. IN” is set to ON (page 19)). Press again will return to Audio/Visual mode. (CAMERA) button Press to display the rear view video (when a rear camera is connected and “Camera IN”...

  • Page 11: Turning Power On Or Off

    The brightness will return to normal as time elapses. Changes to the Rear Selection screen when “Setting the • The iXA-W404E is a precision device. With gentle handling, its Picture Output” (page 19) is set to ON. unique capabilities can be enjoyed for a long time.

  • Page 12: The Head Unit Button Operation For The Setup Or Search List

    The head unit button operation for the Radio Setup or Search list When the unit is doing the Setup setting or searching, operation of Display example for FM Radio main screen setting or search can also be done using the buttons on the unit besides touching the soft keys on screen.

  • Page 13: Presetting Stations Manually

    Presetting Stations Manually Other Useful Features Tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory by manual or automatic seek tuning. Touch [PRESET] to display the list screen of preset Adjusting the Audio stations. Touch and hold any one of the preset stations Press and hold SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
  • Page 14 Adjusting the Balance Adjusting Bass/Treble Touch [L] or [R] to adjust the sound volume of the left You can change the Bass/Treble frequency emphasis to and right speakers. create your own tonal preference. Touch [ ] to display the Bass/Treble adjusting screen. Setting range: L15 to R15 Touch [ ] or [...

  • Page 15: Multi Information Function

    Touch [X] to return to the world clock screen. Multi Information Function The name and clock of the selected city will be displayed. Repeat the procedures to set other cities. The Multi-Information display, allows the user to add up to 4 user selectable functions.

  • Page 16: Rear Entertainment Function

    Touch [DX SEEK]* to choose the tuning mode. Rear Entertainment Function SEEK DX SEEK LOCAL SEEK (MANUAL) The rear entertainment function independently routes different sources to the front and the rear inside a car. For example, while listening to the radio or other audio source in the front, the video of iPhone/iPod can be The button displays the current tuning mode.

  • Page 17: Setup

    iPod Setup Setup “iPod Setup” is selected on the Source setup main menu in step 3. iPod Search Mode Setting Source Setup ON / OFF The unit allows you to search for the iPhone/iPod using eight different search modes. Source Setup Operation When the search mode is in Playlists/Artists/Albums/Podcasts/ Audiobooks, the initial setting is ON, and when the search mode is in Genres/Composers/Songs, the initial setting is OFF.

  • Page 18: Display Setup

    Switching Background Textures Display Setup You have a choice of background textures you can set. Setting item: Background Display Setup Operation Setting contents: MODE1 / MODE2 / MODE3 / MODE4 MODE5 / MODE6 If Background is set to MODE1-MODE4, you can change the background skin to BLUE/RED/GREEN/AMBER, and they can’t be The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the Display mode screen.

  • Page 19: General Setup

    Setting the Time Zone General Setup Adjustment becomes necessary when the “World Clock Display” of Multi Information Function is used, refer to page 13. General Setup Operation Setting item: T/ZONE Select the time zone of your district. For the time zone, refer to “List of World Clock”...

  • Page 20: System Setup

    Setting the External Device Interrupt Mode This function is effective when the reverse wire is properly connected. If an Alpine Ai-NET Interrupt Box (NVE-K200) is connected to this Setting the Rear Camera Signal Input unit, an Auxiliary Source will be allowed to interrupt the current audio source.

  • Page 21: Setting The Navigation Mode

    • You can set Secondary name only when Primary name is set to DVB-T (or USB Video). And you cannot set the same name as in Primary name. • Only when an Alpine TV tuner is connected, you can operate the displayed function guide from this unit.

  • Page 22: Setting The Usb Adapter To On/Off

    • When OFF is selected, the settings related to AUX+ cannot be changed from this unit. • Only when an Alpine TV tuner is connected, you can operate the displayed function guide from this unit. Adjusting the AUX+ Audio Level After setting to ON in Setting the AUX+ Mode, this setting can be carried out.

  • Page 23: Visual Eq Setting Operation

    Selecting the Visual EQ Mode (Factory Visual EQ setting) You can select a mode suitable for the subject image. Visual EQ Setting Operation Setting item: Visual EQ Setting contents: OFF (FLAT) / NIGHT M. / SOFT / SHARP / CONTRAST / P-1 / P-2 The following steps 1 to 3 are common operations to each OFF (FLAT): Initial Setting “Setting item”...

  • Page 24: Adjusting Image Contrast

    Setting content: -15 to +15 Downloading the Background data Contrast adjustment range is -15 to +15. You can download data (from Alpine’s website) to a USB Memory Adjusting Sharpness (optional) (data is written in the root folder), and store the data to the Setting item: Sharp iXA-W404E.

  • Page 25: External Audio Processor (Optional)

    Pro Logic II, DTS and PCM modes) Storing Settings in the Memory (page 28) (Storing all the settings and adjustments made on the iXA-W404E (not only the above settings/adjusts) in the memory) In case of combining the Automatic adjustments etc.

  • Page 26: Setting The A.processor

    MX FM (OFF, FM MX 1 to 3) Setting the A.Processor The medium to high frequencies become more clear, and produces well balanced sound in all the bands. MX DVD (OFF, MOVIE MX 1 to 2) Check that Defeat mode is off (page 12). The dialog portion of the video is reproduced more clearly.

  • Page 27: Using The Pro Logic Ii Mode

    Using the Pro Logic II Mode X-Over Adjustment Pro Logic processing can be conducted on the music signals recorded Setting item: X-Over on two channels to achieve Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. For Touch [ ] or [ ] of X-Over to select L+R or L/R. two-channel Dolby Digital and DTS signals, there is also a “REAR FILL”...

  • Page 28: Phase Switching

    Touch [ ] or [ ] of T.Corr. Performing Time Correction Manually Select L+R or L/R. (T.Corr) L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right channels. Because of the particular conditions inside the vehicle, there can be L/R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and major differences in the distances between the various speakers and the...

  • Page 29: Parametric Equalizer Adjustments

    • Set the speaker which is not connected to OFF. Parametric Equalizer Adjustments • Settings above can be carried out even when the speaker is set to OFF in “Speaker Setup” (page 28). The frequency bands of the graphic equalizer are fixed. This makes it •...

  • Page 30: Storing Settings In The Memory

    Adjusting the speaker levels (Output Level) Adjusting the DVD Level The test tones help to make the volume adjustments of the different speakers. When levels are equal, a strong sense of presence can be heard The volume (signal level) for Dolby Digital, Dolby PL II, DTS and from the different speakers at the listening position.

  • Page 31: Imprint Operation (Optional)

    Setting items: Media Xpander / X-Over / T.Corr / T.Corr Parameter / G-EQ / P-EQ / F-EQ / TW Setup Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world's first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade * This function can be operable only when PXA-H100 (sold separately) is connected and 2.2ch (3WAY) mode is set.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer Curve

    Touch [ ] after setting to ON. Adjusting the Level The Media Xpander setup screen appears. Touch [ ] or [ ] of Level to adjust the level of selected band. Touch [ ] or [ ] of the desired MX mode. Adjustable level: –6 to +6 dB •...
  • Page 33 Adjusting the Slope Adjusting the Time Correction (T. Corr) Touch [ ] or [ ] of Slope, then adjust the HPF or LPF slope. Before performing the following procedures, refer to “About Time Adjustable slope: FLAT, –6 dB/oct., –12 dB/oct., –18 dB/oct., Correction”...

  • Page 34: Storing Settings In The Memory

    Adjusting the Subwoofer Level Storing Settings in the Memory Touch [ ] or [ ] of Level to adjust the Subwoofer Adjustment or setting contents of X-Over, T.Corr and P/G-EQ can be output. stored. Contents that can be stored vary depends on the audio processor used. Setting range: 0 to 15 Check whether the Defeat mode is off.

  • Page 35: About Time Correction

    These values are the time correction values for the different About Time Correction speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers. Time Correction Value List The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the complex speaker placement.

  • Page 36: About The Crossover

    ---- –12, –18, ---- 200 Hz –12 dB For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer speaker –24 dB/oct. to the respective Owner’s Manual. FLAT, –6, Front high 20 Hz -...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Bluetooth Operation (Optional)

    For handling of the BT compatible device, consult (page 15) having been performed, touch [ ] of your ALPINE dealer or ALPINE website. Bluetooth Setup. • Depending on the surroundings, Bluetooth wireless connection may Then BLUETOOTH SETUP screen appears.
  • Page 39 Setting the Search Mode For information to update your Bluetooth firmware, please visit Alpine You can set whether KCE-400BT can be recognised or not from a Asia home page (http://www.alpine-asia.com).

  • Page 40: Hands-Free Phone Control

    The telephone is redialed. the time of printing. Alpine reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Call Switching Operation While making a call, this function allows you to initiate the transfer of Answering a Call the audio between the mobile phone and the speakers in the car.

  • Page 41: Redialing A Number In Dialed Calls History

    Touch the desired item to place the call. Scroll the list one line at a time by touching [ ] or Setting items: Scroll the list one alphabet* at a time by touching [ ] or Dialed Calls / Received Calls / Missed Calls / Phone Book / Voice Dial / Number Key (direct dial input) •...

  • Page 42: Dialing A Number Using Direct Dial Input

    Dialing a Number Using Direct DIAL INPUT HCE-C107D You can place a call by inputting the telephone number directly by the numeric keypad screen on the unit. Operation (Optional) The numeric keypad screen is displayed. Touch (input) the telephone number, and then touch [ When the optional rearview camera HCE-C107D is connected, rear The call is placed.

  • Page 43: Navigation System (Optional)

    (Optional) To operate your devices connected to the AUX terminals on the rear panel of iXA-W404E (AUX mode) or to the Bluetooth interface If an optional Alpine Navigation System is connected to the connector by using an optional conversion cable (KCE-237B) (AUX+ iXA-W404E, the Navigation screen can be displayed on this unit.

  • Page 44: Tue-T150Dv Operation (Optional)

    Switching the Source TUE-T150DV Touch [BAND]. The source switches with each touch. Operation Calling up Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (Optional) Touch [EPG] to call up the Electronic Programme Guide. Scanning Mode Touch [P1/2]. The function guide appears. Operating the TUE-T150DV (Optional) Touch [A.MEMO] to start the auto scan procedure.

  • Page 45: Changer (Optional)

    Touch DISC [ ] or [ ] or press BAND to select the desired DISC. An optional CD Changer may be connected to the iXA-W404E if it is When an MP3 compatible CD changer is connected: Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of the iXA-W404E, the CD Changer will be controllable from the Touch [P1/2] to change the Function Guide display.

  • Page 46: Random Play)

    A USB memory or Portable audio player can be connected to the random sequence, and playback iXA-W404E through the USB Connector of this unit. shifts to the next disc. If a USB memory device or Portable audio player is connected to the...

  • Page 47: Playback

    The Shuffle function of the USB memory or Portable audio player is Press SOURCE to activate mode switching displayed as on the iXA-W404E. screen. Shuffle ALL Slide the display horizontally with your finger to All songs in the USB memory or Portable audio player are played back in random sequence.

  • Page 48: Selecting Playlists/Artists/Albums/Genres/Composers

    To search for the album of an artist Creating the playlist from the Artist/ 1 Touch the artist’s name. The Albums search screen of the selected artist is Album information of the current song displayed. 2 Touch and hold the desired album’s name for at least 2 When a song is played back, a playlist about all the songs with the same seconds.

  • Page 49: Iphone/Ipod (Optional)

    Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates iPhone/iPod Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz (Optional) Bit rates: 32 - 320 kbps Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit, by using the USB 16 kHz connection cable.

  • Page 50: Searching For A Desired Song

    2 Touch and hold the desired album’s name for at least 2 An iPhone/iPod can contain hundreds of songs. By keeping these songs seconds. organized in playlists, the iXA-W404E can use these to ease song All songs of the selected album are played back. searches.

  • Page 51: Page Skip Function/Percent Skip Function/Alphabet Skip Function

    Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) Function/Alphabet Skip Function The Shuffle function of the iPhone/iPod is displayed as on the iXA-W404E. The unit is provided with a page skip/percent skip/alphabet skip function for effective searching. When you use this function in the Shuffle ALL search mode, you can quickly search an artist or a song, etc.

  • Page 52: List Of World Clock

    Information List of World Clock (For details, see page 13.)

  • Page 53: In Case Of Difficulty

    • Brightness control is set at the minimum position. • Malfunction in the CD Changer. - Adjust the Brightness control. - Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and • Connections to the DVD, CD player, navigation system are not pull out the magazine.
  • Page 54 • There are no songs in the iPhone/iPod. - Download songs to the iPhone/iPod and connect to the iXA-W404E. • There are no songs in the USB memory/Portable audio player. - Download songs to the USB memory/Portable audio player and connect to this unit.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    GENERAL Specifications Power Requirement 14.4 V DC (11–16 V allowable) MONITOR SECTION Operating temperature +14°F to +140°F (-10°C to + 60°C) Screen Size 4.3" Maximum Power Output 50 W × 4 LCD Type Transparent type TN LCD Output Voltage 2,000 mV/10 k ohms Operation System TFT active matrix Bass...

  • Page 56: Installation And Connections

    When connecting the iXA-W404E to the fuse box, make installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the iXA-W404E has the control of the vehicle and cause fire etc. appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE the unit and/or the vehicle.

  • Page 57: Installation

    Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the iXA-W404E. Connect all other leads of the iXA-W404E according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.
  • Page 58 • The diagram and the fuse amperage shown above are in the case when iXA-W404E is used individually. • If the switched power (ignition) lead of the iXA-W404E is connected directly to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery, the iXA-W404E draws some current (several hundred milliamperes) even when its switch is placed in the OFF position and the battery may be discharged.

  • Page 59: Connections

    Connections Antenna (Yellow) To Video Output terminal (Red) To Audio Output terminals (White) (R, L) (Yellow) To Video Input terminal (Red) To Audio Input terminals (White) (R, L) Rear Left Amplifier Rear Right Front Left Amplifier Front Right Amplifier Subwoofers REMOTE OUT To remote input lead (White/Brown)
  • Page 60 Power Supply Connector Remote Control Input Lead (White/Brown) System Switch Connect the external Alpine product to the remote control When connecting an equalizer or divider using Ai-NET output lead. feature, place the two switches in the EQ/DIV position.
  • Page 61 Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red) Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box or another unused power source which provides (+) 12V only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory position. Battery Lead (Yellow) Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery.

  • Page 62: System Example

    System Example Connect the Ai-NET compatible audio processor (Fiber optic digital compatible), Navigation system, DVD player and changer. Navigation system (Sold Separately) Audio Processor (Ai-NET) (Fiber Optic Digital compatible) (Sold Fiber optic digital Separately) Input terminal (for DVD Player) Fiber optic digital Input terminal (for Ai-NET Changer)
  • Page 63 RGB Cable (Sold Separately) RGB Input Terminal Connect this to the RGB output terminal of the Navigation System. System Switch When connecting an equalizer or divider using Ai-NET feature, place the two switches in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is connected, leave the switches in the NORM position.
  • Page 64 When Connecting External Equipment To Video Output terminal Back-up camera (Sold Separately) Rearview camera HCE-C107D (Sold Separately) To Audio Input terminal Rear monitor (Sold Separately) To Video Input terminal To Video Output terminal TV Tuner or VCR (Sold Separately) To Audio Output terminal M.CONT (White/Pink) (White/Pink)

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