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Alpine iLX-F409 User Manual

Alpine iLX-F409
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
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ALPINE HALO11 11-INCH AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
iLX-F411
ALPINE HALO9 9-INCH AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
iLX-F409
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Alpine iLX-F409 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlpine
ModeliLX-F409
CategoryCar Video System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

Important Information

FCC compliance and operational conditions for the device.

Safety Warnings

Critical safety guidelines for operation, driving, and electrical safety.

CAUTION

Installation and Connection Cautions

Cautions for safe wiring, expert installation, correct accessory use, and environmental considerations.

NOTICE

Product Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the product and general maintenance advice.

USB Connector Protection

Guidelines for using the USB connector and compatible devices.

CAUTION

Handling USB Flash Drives

Best practices and warnings for using USB flash drives with the unit.

Getting Started

Location of Controls

Identification and description of the unit's physical controls.

Turning Power On or Off

Procedure for powering the unit on and off using the ignition key.

Initial System Start-Up

Steps for the first-time system setup, including using the reset switch.

Touch Screen Operation

How to interact with the touch panel display using touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop gestures.

Switching Sources

Method for changing between different audio and video sources.

Selecting an Item in a List

Instructions on how to navigate and select items within on-screen lists.

About the HOME Screen

Overview of the HOME screen layout, widgets, and navigation.

Editing HOME screen

How to customize the HOME screen by adding, reordering, or deleting widgets.

About the Indicator Display

Explanation of icons and information shown in the screen's indicator bar.

Setup

Setup Operation

Procedures for accessing and navigating the unit's setup menu.

General Setup

Main menu for configuring general system settings.

SiriusXM Setup

Configuration options for the SiriusXM satellite radio tuner.

Setting the Parental Lock

How to set a passcode to restrict access to certain channels.

Language Setup

Changing the display language for menus and system messages.

Wallpaper Setup

Options for customizing the display background using default or custom images.

Screen/LED Customize Setup

Adjusting display brightness, dimmer, and key illumination levels.

Clock Setup

Setting the current time and clock display format.

Display Off Setting

How to turn off the display and how it is cancelled.

About iLX-F411/iLX-F409

Information about product details, version, and system initialization.

Initializing the System

Procedure to restore the unit to its factory default settings.

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) setup

Configuration for outputting video to a rear monitor via HDMI.

Format Setting

Setting the HDMI output resolution for RSE.

Steering Wheel Position Setting

Adjusting settings that affect Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mode based on steering wheel placement.

iDatalink Setting

Settings for the iDataLink module, including default screen and parking assist.

Connection (Bluetooth) Setup

Displaying Bluetooth Information

Viewing the unit's Bluetooth device name and address.

Pairing the Bluetooth Device

Step-by-step guide to connect a Bluetooth compatible device.

Deleting a Bluetooth Device from the list

How to remove previously paired Bluetooth devices.

Setting the Auto Connection

Enabling automatic reconnection to the last paired device.

Camera Setup

Camera Input Setting

Selecting the connected camera source (e.g., Rear).

Camera Signal Input Setting

Choosing the video input signal type (NTSC/PAL).

Rear Camera Guide Settings

Adjusting the parking guide lines for the rear camera.

Sound Setup

Setting the Media Xpander (MX)

Enhancing audio clarity and impact for music playback.

Equalizer Settings

Options for adjusting audio equalization presets and curves.

Fader/Balance/Bass/Treble/Subwoofer Settings

Controls for adjusting the audio balance and tone.

Graphic Equalizer Curve Settings (Graphic EQ)

Customizing the equalizer response curve for personal taste.

Adjusting the Bass/Treble

Fine-tuning bass and treble frequencies.

Setting the Subwoofer

Adjusting subwoofer level and phase settings.

Graphic Equalizer Curve Settings (Graphic EQ)

Customizing the equalizer response curve for personal taste.

Time Correction Settings

Adjusting audio delay for each speaker to synchronize sound arrival.

Crossover Settings (X-Over)

Configuring high-pass and low-pass filters for speaker frequency management.

Volume Setup

Adjusting volume levels for various sources and functions.

Adjusting the Key Sound

Setting the volume for button touch feedback.

Adjusting the Source Volume

Adjusting volume levels for different audio sources.

Setting the Volume for Apple CarPlay

Setting volume levels specific to Apple CarPlay mode.

About the Crossover

Crossover (X-Over)

Explanation of the active crossover function and its adjustments.

About Time Correction

Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left Seat

Demonstrating time correction calculation for a specific listening position.

Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats

Illustrating time correction values for multiple listening positions.

Apple CarPlay (Optional)

Access to Apple CarPlay

Steps to launch and access the Apple CarPlay interface.

Android Auto (Optional)

What is Android Auto

An overview of the Android Auto system and its features.

Activate Android Auto

Instructions for downloading and connecting to Android Auto.

Radio

Radio Operation Basics

Fundamental operations including station tuning, presets, and band selection.

USB Flash drive (Optional)

USB Audio

Overview of the USB Audio mode screen and its elements.

Playback

How to play audio files from a USB flash drive.

Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing

Controls for navigating through audio tracks.

Repeat Play

Setting options for repeating audio tracks or folders.

Shuffle Play

Enabling random playback of songs or folders.

Searching for a Desired Song

How to search for specific audio files by name or folder.

USB Video

Overview of supported video formats and playback operations.

Setting the Brightness and Contrast

Adjusting visual settings for video playback.

USB Photo

Slide Show

Setting up and viewing photos as an automated slideshow.

Setting the Effect for Playback

Choosing visual effects for the photo slideshow transitions.

Setting the Time Interval for Slide Show

Adjusting the duration each photo is displayed in the slideshow.

Setting a Wallpaper with a Photo

Using photos from USB as custom wallpaper.

iPod mode on iPhone (Optional)

Playback

How to play music from an iPhone connected in iPod mode.

Searching for a Music File

Methods for searching music files on an iPhone using various hierarchies.

Repeat Play

Setting options for repeating audio tracks or folders.

Shuffle Play

Enabling random playback of songs or folders.

HDMI Device (Optional)

HDMI Operation

Connecting and mirroring electronic devices via HDMI.

Setting the Brightness and Contrast

Adjusting visual settings for the HDMI input source.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation (Optional)

Receiving Channels with the SiriusXM Tuner

Overview of SiriusXM service, activation, and basic tuning.

Tuning Channels by Category

Browsing and selecting channels based on content categories.

Changing the Display

Switching between channel and song/program information display.

Searching by Channel

Finding channels by direct input or browsing a list.

Searching by Category

Finding channels by browsing content categories.

Selecting the Channel Directly

Using a numeric keypad to tune to a specific channel.

Bluetooth Operation

Setup Before Using

Initial steps and requirements before using Bluetooth features.

About the Hands-free Phone

Information on using the unit for hands-free phone calls.

Hands-free Phone Control

How to operate phone functions via the unit's interface.

Calling

Procedures for making and receiving phone calls.

Making a phone call using the Phone Menu

Making calls from recent events, phone book, or keypad.

Hanging up the Telephone

How to end an active phone call.

Using Voice Recognition function

Using Siri or voice dial for hands-free phone operations.

Using Siri

Steps to use Siri via Bluetooth connection for voice commands.

Voice Dial Function

Making calls using the smartphone's voice recognition feature.

Phone Operation Screen

Overview of the phone operation interface during a call.

Phone Book Function

Managing and searching contacts in the phone book.

Synchronizing the Phone Book

Linking the unit's phone book with the smartphone's contact list.

Deleting the Phone Book Entries

Removing contacts from the phone book.

Setting contacts as Favorites (Shortcut Dialing)

Assigning frequently used contacts for quick dialing.

Bluetooth Audio

Playback

How to play audio files from a Bluetooth connected device.

Repeat Play

Setting options for repeating audio tracks or folders.

Shuffle Play

Enabling random playback of songs or folders.

Connecting a Bluetooth Device

Steps to establish a Bluetooth connection with a device.

Camera Operation (Optional)

Displaying the Camera Image from the HOME screen

Accessing the camera view directly from the HOME screen.

Displaying the rear view video while the car is in reverse

Automatic display of the rear camera view when the vehicle is in reverse.

About the Rear Camera Guide

Indication mark meaning

Explanation of the guide lines and distance markers displayed for the rear camera.

Distance guidance mark

How distance guides represent ground level and potential inaccuracies.

Error between the screen and the actual road surface

Explains conditions that cause discrepancies between displayed guides and reality.

iDataLink Operation

Access to iDataLink Mode

Accessing vehicle information and settings via the iDataLink module.

Climate screen example

Controlling the vehicle's climate system through the unit.

Gauges screen example

Displaying vehicle performance data like speed and RPM.

Parking sensor screen example

Visualizing obstacle detection from front and rear sensors.

About Parking Sensor screen

Explains how the parking sensor screen activates and its indicators.

Factory Media Operation

Controlling the factory media system (USB/iPod/Bluetooth) from the unit.

Factory SiriusXM Operation

Operating the factory SiriusXM tuner from the unit.

Information

Product Software Update

How to update the unit's software using a USB flash drive.

About the Supported Formats

Details on audio and video file formats (MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV) supported by the unit.

Corresponding File Systems

Information on supported file systems (FAT16/32) and folder/file naming rules.

Terminology

Definitions of technical terms like Bit rate, Sampling rate, Encoding, Tag, and Root folder.

In Case of Difficulty

Basic Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve common issues like no function, no sound, or screen problems.

Radio Troubleshooting

Solutions for problems with receiving stations or tuning in seek mode.

USB Audio Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve issues when the USB audio unit does not operate.

Handsfree Phone Troubleshooting

Notes on potential issues with hands-free phone functionality, like low ringtone volume.

If this Message Appears

Explanations and solutions for various system messages and errors.

Bluetooth Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve Bluetooth connection issues.

SiriusXM Troubleshooting

Solutions for SiriusXM tuner, antenna, signal, and subscription issues.

Specifications

MONITOR SECTION

Technical details about the screen, LCD type, and resolution.

FM TUNER SECTION

Specifications for the FM radio tuner, including sensitivity and selectivity.

USB SECTION

Technical specifications for USB connectivity and supported file systems.

LIMITED WARRANTY

PRODUCTS COVERED

Scope of products covered by the warranty.

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

Duration of the warranty period.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

Instructions and procedures for requesting warranty service.

About the Rules of Bluetooth Electromagnetic Radiation Regulation

FCC/IC CAUTION

Regulatory compliance statements regarding RF exposure and device operation.

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