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Alpine IDA-X100 User Manual

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Designed by ALPINE Japan
68-12118Z31-A
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Digital Media Receiver
iDA-X100
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
MODE D’EMPLOI
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MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
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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)
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
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Alpine IDA-X100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCar Receiver
BrandAlpine
ModelIDA-X100
Display Size2.2 inches
Preamp Outputs3 (front, rear, subwoofer)
USB PortYes
iPod CompatibilityYes
BluetoothNo
HD RadioNo
Max Power Output50 Watts x 4
RMS Power Output18 Watts x 4
Display TypeLCD
Preamp Voltage2 Volts
Compatible FormatsMP3, WMA
Satellite RadioReady (Requires SiriusConnect)

Summary

Operating Instructions

Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines including warnings, cautions, and precautions for safe operation and to prevent injury or damage.

Basic Operations and Setup

Covers encoder operation, getting started, and basic system configuration like time and calendar.

Radio and iPod Functionality

Details radio operations, iPod integration, playback, and search functions.

Setup Menu Options

Bluetooth and General Settings

Guides on setting up Bluetooth connectivity and customizing general system preferences.

Display and Audio Settings

Covers display customization and detailed audio adjustments for optimal sound.

iPod and HD Radio Settings

Manages iPod search modes and HD Radio station call settings.

Product Safety and Handling

Driving Safety Precautions

Emphasizes avoiding distractions, maintaining safe volume levels, and minimizing display viewing while driving.

Product Care and Electrical Safety

Details safe handling, cleaning, temperature limits, maintenance, and electrical safety precautions.

Handling External Devices

USB Memory Device Guidelines

Provides instructions on connecting, using, and potential issues with USB memory devices.

Portable Audio Player Guidelines

Covers connecting and using portable audio players, including compatibility and potential issues.

Double Action Encoder Operation

Normal Encoder Use

Explains the fundamental use of the Double Action encoder for volume adjustment and list scrolling.

Advanced Encoder Functions

Details advanced encoder functions like pressing, rotating, and holding for continuous changes.

Getting Started

Accessory List and Power

Lists included accessories and provides instructions on powering the unit on and off.

Front Panel and Volume Adjustment

Guides on detaching/attaching the front panel and adjusting audio volume.

Setting Time and Calendar

Guides users through setting the unit's clock and calendar display.

Radio Display and Features

Calendar/Time Display

Describes how to display the current date and time on the unit's screen.

Radio Screen Information

Explains the elements displayed on the radio screen and their meanings.

Radio Operations

Listening to Radio Stations

Covers selecting tuner mode, band, tuning mode, and manually tuning stations.

Station Presets (Manual and Auto)

Instructions to manually store favorite radio stations and automatically scan for strong stations.

Multicast Station Reception (HD Radio)

Describes how to receive and select multiple program streams from a single HD Radio frequency.

iPod Integration

iPod Display Information

Illustrates the information displayed when an iPod is connected via USB or Full Speed.

HD Radio Display Options

Explains how to cycle through different display modes when an HD Radio tuner is connected.

iPod Music Navigation

Searching for Songs and Titles

Details how to search for music by playlist, artist, album, genre, and other criteria.

Playback Controls

Covers basic playback functions like play, pause, skip, fast forward, and backward for iPod content.

iPod Navigation Features

Page, Percent, and Alphabet Skip

Explains advanced navigation functions for quickly finding songs or artists within large iPod libraries.

Search Position Memory and Up/Down Function

Describes recalling previous search hierarchies and navigating between list items.

iPod Playback Modes

Random Play and Repeat Play

Instructions for enabling random playback of songs or albums and repeating content.

Shuffle All and Display Changes

Enables random playback of all iPod songs and explains how to change the display.

External Device Display

USB/Portable Player Display Examples

Shows examples of display screens for USB memory and portable audio players.

CD Changer Display Examples

Illustrates display screens for CD changers, with and without CD text.

External Device Operations

CD Changer and Folder Selection

Guides on selecting a specific disc from an optional CD changer and navigating folders.

Multi-Changer Selection

Instructions for selecting between multiple connected CD changers.

External Device Playback Modes

Repeat and MIX Playback

Explains how to set repeat playback modes and enable random playback.

CD Track Number Search

Instructions for searching for songs by their track number on a CD changer.

File Search and Format Information

File/Folder Name Search Methods

Details how to search for files and folders by name on USB memory, players, and changers.

MP3/WMA/AAC Format Details

Provides information on MP3, AAC, and WMA audio formats and their compatibility.

Audio File Support

Playback Specifications

Lists the supported sampling rates and bit rates for MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files.

Tag Information and File Handling

Explains support for ID3 and WMA tags for displaying song information and file handling.

Sound Settings

Bass and Treble Adjustments

Guides on adjusting bass emphasis, center frequency, bandwidth, and treble controls.

Balance, Fader, Loudness, Defeat

Covers adjustments for balance, fader, loudness, and defeat settings.

Advanced Sound Settings

Treble Control and High Pass Filter

Explains how to adjust treble emphasis and the High Pass Filter frequency.

Subwoofer ON/OFF Control

Instructions for turning the optional subwoofer on or off.

SETUP Menu Navigation

Bluetooth and General Settings

Guides on setting up Bluetooth and customizing general system preferences.

Display and iPod Settings

Covers display customization and iPod search mode settings.

Audio and HD Radio Settings

Manages audio settings, presets, and HD Radio station call settings.

General System Configuration

Clock and Calendar Settings

Allows selection of clock display format and calendar display pattern.

Daylight Saving and Beep Settings

Enables Daylight Saving Time and configures audible beep feedback.

Mute Mode and Tone Defeat

Manages automatic audio muting and tone defeat for external inputs.

AUX and Changer Name Settings

Configures AUX input and allows setting custom names for connected changers.

External Device Integration

External Amplifier Connection

Details connecting an external amplifier and managing the built-in amplifier's power output.

Display Customization Settings

Covers changing illumination color, display dimmer, text scroll, wallpaper, and background color.

Customization and Presets

Wallpaper Download and iPod Search

Instructions for downloading wallpapers and configuring iPod search modes.

HD Radio and Audio Preset Storage

Allows setting HD Radio station calls and storing audio adjustment levels.

Audio Configuration

Recalling Audio Levels and Subwoofer Setup

Recalls stored audio settings and configures subwoofer system behavior.

Media Xpander and Equalizer Presets

Controls Media Xpander for clarity and selects factory or user equalizer presets.

SAT Radio Receiver Operation

Receiving Channels and Storing Presets

Guides on activating SAT Radio, selecting bands, tuning channels, and storing presets.

SAT Radio ID and Sports Team Storage

How to display SAT Radio ID and set up sports team alerts.

SAT Radio Alert Features

Game Broadcast and Song/Artist Alerts

Configures alerts for game broadcasts and specific songs or artists.

Recalling and Canceling Alerts

Explains how interruption alerts are displayed and how to delete stored alert memories.

Search and Replay Functions

Program Search and Category Selection

Guides on searching for programs by category, channel, artist, or song.

Weather/Traffic Info and Instant Replay

Instructions for receiving weather/traffic info and using the Instant Replay function.

Display Information

Changing XM/SIRIUS Display Content

Details how to change the display information shown for XM and SIRIUS channels.

Setting Auxiliary Data Field Display

Guides on enabling or disabling the Auxiliary Data Field display for XM channels.

IMPRINT Audio Processor

MultEQ Mode Adjustment

Allows selection of different MultEQ modes for automatic acoustic correction.

Manual Sound Setting Modes

Guides on modifying sound settings like EQ, Subwoofer, and Time Correction when MultEQ is off.

Advanced Sound Management

Media Xpander and Subwoofer Controls

Controls and adjusts Media Xpander and subwoofer settings.

Equalizer Presets and EQ Mode

Selects from factory-tuned equalizer settings or custom User EQ presets.

Sound Field Adjustment

Filter Type and Time Correction Unit

Configures filter types and selects the unit of measurement for time correction.

Parametric and Graphic Equalizer Curves

Modifies parametric and graphic equalizer settings for a personalized response curve.

Sound Field Adjustment Details

Equalizer Frequency and Level Adjustment

Adjusts the frequency bands and output level for equalizer settings.

Time Correction and Crossover Settings

Guides on adjusting time correction for speakers and configuring crossover settings.

Crossover and Preset Management

Crossover Frequency and Slope Settings

Sets cut-off frequencies and slopes for speaker outputs in different crossover systems.

Storing and Recalling Sound Presets

Explains how to save and recall up to six custom sound setting configurations.

Time Correction Explanation

Time Correction Example: Front Left Seat

Demonstrates time correction setup for a front-left listening position.

Time Correction Example: All Seats

Guides on adjusting time correction for all listening positions in the vehicle.

Crossover System Settings

F/R/SUBW. Mode Crossover

Details crossover settings (cut-off frequency, slope, level) for F/R/SUBW systems.

3WAY Mode Crossover

Explains crossover adjustments for 3WAY systems, including speaker types and settings.

About IMPRINT Technology

Introduction to IMPRINT

Discusses the artist's vision versus the reality of car audio listening environments.

Car Acoustics Challenges

Explains how car interiors negatively impact sound quality and the limitations of traditional EQs.

IMPRINT's Unique Advantages

Highlights IMPRINT's superiority over other equalization systems by addressing time and frequency issues.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

General Unit and Radio Problems

Provides a checklist to diagnose and resolve common problems with the unit and radio reception.

MP3/WMA/AAC and Audio Output Issues

Troubleshooting steps for issues with playing audio files and no sound output.

iPod Playback Problems

Solutions for iPods not playing or producing sound, including recognition and error messages.

Troubleshooting Error Messages

iPod USB Connection Errors

Lists error messages related to iPod connection via USB, such as current errors or device not supported.

USB Device and Unsupported Format Errors

Covers errors related to USB devices, including unsupported devices or formats.

Troubleshooting External Device Errors

Portable Audio Player Errors

Lists errors for portable audio players, including connection issues, no songs, or unsupported formats.

CD Changer Errors

Details troubleshooting for CD changer issues like high temperature, magazine errors, or disc errors.

System Status and Specifications

SAT Receiver Mode Indicators

Explains indicators for SAT receiver mode such as antenna connection, updating, no signal, and loading.

Technical Specifications Overview

Lists technical specifications for FM tuner, AM tuner, USB, general power, and physical dimensions.

Installation and Connection Safety

Installation Warnings and Cautions

Essential warnings and cautions for safe and proper installation of the unit.

Installation Precautions and Tips

Important precautions regarding battery disconnection, wiring, and connections to avoid damage.

Unit Installation Procedure

Mounting the Main Unit

Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the main unit in the vehicle's dashboard.

Connecting External Devices

USB Memory and iPod Connections

Guides on connecting USB memory devices and iPods, including removal precautions.

Portable Audio Player Connection

Instructions for connecting a portable audio player via USB cable.

Wiring Diagrams

Power and Speaker Wiring

Illustrates the wiring diagram for power, speakers, and remote connections.

External Device Wiring

Shows connections for iPod, USB memory, portable audio players, and CD changers.

Connection Details and Noise Prevention

Antenna, Power, and Illumination Connections

Explains connections for antenna, power antenna lead, remote turn-on, illumination, and ignition.

Speaker, Ai-NET, and RCA Connections

Details speaker output connections and Ai-NET/RCA configurations.

Preventing External Audio Noise

Provides tips to prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Duration

Outlines what products are covered by the warranty and its duration.

Warranty Service and Limitations

Explains the process for obtaining warranty service and clarifies limitations.

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