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Alpine IDA-X303 | Ida-x303 Owner's Manual (english) - Page 1
R Digital Media Receiver EN iDA-X303 FR • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ES • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku,
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7 Radio Listening to Radio 8 Presetting Stations Manually 8 Presetting Stations Automatically 8 Tuning to Preset Stations 8 Frequency Search Function 9 Receiving a Multicast Station (HD Radio™ Reception) (HD Radio mode only 9 Changing the Display (HD Radio mode only 9 iPhone/iPod (Optional
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SCROLL 23 iPod Setting iPod Search Mode Setting 23 TUNER Setting (Only when HD/SAT receiver is connected) HD Radio Station Call Setting 23 Digital Seek On/Off Setting 23 SAT Radio Receiver (Optional) Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver (Optional 24 Checking the SAT Radio ID Number
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Excessive vibrations Protecting the USB connector • Only USB flash memory devices, iPhones/iPods or Portable audio players can be connected to the USB connector on this unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported. • If the USB connector is used
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be playable on the unit. • Depending on the Portable audio player settings, USB Mass Storage may be supported. For setting, refer to the Owner's Manual of the player. • The unit can play back MP3/WMA files synchronized by Windows Media Player (Ver. 7.1, 8, 9, 9.1, 9.2), and are then forwarded to the
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Double Action Encoder Operation Double Action encoder Alternate operation Turn the Double Action encoder to the left or right. When you release the Double Action encoder, the display changes. Double Action encoder Push There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder. Normal operation Turn
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locks firmly into the main unit. SOURCE /ENTER VIEW Accessory List • Digital Media receiver 1 • Power cable 1 • USB cable 1 • Interface cable for iPod 1 • Mounting sleeve 1 • Carrying case 1 • Bracket key 2 • Screw (M5x8 4 • Owner's Manual 1 set Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE to
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GENERAL DISPLAY IPOD *1 Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to other than BT AUDIO. *2 Displayed only when an external audio processor is connected. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of the external audio processor. *3 Only when HD Radio / SAT Radio receiver is
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on HD Radio stations with your new iDA-X303 and then preview, buy, and download them later from your iTunes Tagged playlist the next time you sync your iPod. If the unit is connected to a Tagging compatible device, you can use the iTunes Tagging function. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of
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is received. Program No. FM1-3 88.7 Program Service example: Multicast Radio Station Program No. 88.7 1 88.7 2 88.7 3 · · · 88.7 8 Program Service MPS: Main Program Service SPS: Sub-program Service SPS: Sub-program Service SPS: Sub-program Service Changing the Display (HD Radio mode
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as an iPod. If you use iPhone as a hands-free phone, you need the optional Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT). About iPhones/iPods usable with this unit • The unit can be used with the fifth generation and above iPod, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, the first generation iPod nano, the
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searchable. If you press and hold /ENTER for at least 2 seconds, all songs in the iPhone/iPod are played back beginning from the first song listed. • The display "NO SUPPORT" is scrolled if text information is not compatible with this unit. • After selecting [ALL] in the search mode with "*", press
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shuffle playback. • This function is available in USB/Portable audio player mode. Search Position Memory During iPhone/iPod playback, you can quickly return to the characters may not be correctly displayed. • "NO SUPPORT" is displayed when text information is not compatible with this unit. 12-EN
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VIEW If a USB memory device/Portable audio player or changer is connected to the USB AUDIO or CHANGER mode. 2 Press or to select the desired track (file). Returning to the beginning of the current SUPPORT" is displayed when text information is not compatible with this unit. • Before disconnecting USB
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display. • For further details about the external input (AUX) when using KCA-410C, see "Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)" on page 22. Repeat Play sequence. : All songs in USB memory (current Bank) are played back in random sequence. : M.I.X. mode is turned off. Portable audio player mode : M I X SONG
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canceled. Searching for a desired Song (USB memory/Portable audio player) A USB memory device/Portable audio player can contain hundreds of songs. By the property of the files. • In FOLDER/FILE search mode, only the current BANK's folders/ files can be searched. File/Folder Name Search (MP3 Changer
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displayed. • The maximum number of characters is 128 (128 byte) for USB and Portable audio player. • The maximum number of characters is 64 (64byte) for Changer. • Some characters may not be correctly displayed. • "NO SUPPORT" is displayed when text information is not compatible with this unit. 16
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software. For details on creating MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to the user's manual for that software. MP3/WMA/AAC file extensions that can be played back 1 hour. Media supported This device can play back USB memory / Portable audio player media. Corresponding File Systems This device supports FAT 12/
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2ch (3WAY) switch of the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) to 2.2ch (3WAY), you cannot adjust the FADER mode. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of PXA-H100. *3 When an external audio processor is connected, this setting cannot be made. 2 Turn the Double Action encoder until the desired sound
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Setting the Bass Control You can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. For this unit, the following setting can be made only when the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) is not connected. 1 Press and hold IMPRINT for at least 2 seconds to activate the AUDIO selection
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. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of the external audio processor. *3 Only when HD / SAT receiver is connected. 3 Turn the Double Action encoder to select a setting item, and then press /ENTER. (e.g. Select POWER IC) BT: BT IN AUDIO*4: USER PRESET*5 USER PRESET*5 MX*5 SUBW*5 MX LEVEL
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Xpander level. Setting the MX Level NON EFFECT / LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3 MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB memory and iPhone/iPod, will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise
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is displayed, and the setting can be made respectively. Setting the External Digital Input (DIGITAL AUX) DIGITAL AUX ON / DIGITAL AUX OFF (Initial setting) When an ALPINE Ai-NET compatible digital audio processor (PXA-H701) and a DVD player (DVE-5207) not compatible with Ai-NET are connected, set
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menu in step 2. Dimmer Control MANUAL / AUTO (Initial setting) Set iPod Setting IPOD is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. iPod Search Mode Setting ON / OFF The unit allows you to search for the iPhone/iPod receiver is connected) TUNER is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. HD Radio
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details about individual functions, refer to the SIRIUS Receiver's Owner's Manual. Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver (Optional) About SAT Radio Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with over 100 digital audio channels. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can
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a station, the current channel will be cleared and replaced with the new one. Receiving Stored Channels 1 to select a radio station. 4 Press /ENTER. The selected station is received. Storing the type, and then press /ENTER. UPDATE (Initial setting) INITIAL UPDATE : The Alert display interrupts by
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title or artist is found on another channel. The interruption Alert is displayed while listening to a program on another channel. For receiving interruption information, refer to "Recalling the stored information (SIRIUS only)" (page 26). 1 Press FUNCTION/SETUP to activate the Function mode when
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the selected Category is played back. Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from SAT Radio 1 Select the SAT Radio Channel for your local traffic/ weather . Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only) In SIRIUS mode, the current channel is saved using the Instant Replay memory function. Use this
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display can be switched on or off. There is no ADF function for the SIRIUS receiver. 1 Press and hold FUNCTION/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to enter the title scrolls continuously. When the Scroll Setting is set to "MANUAL", the song title scrolls only once. • Depending on the model, the display may
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IPOD *1 Displayed only when INT MUTE is set to OFF, and the mode is set to other than BT AUDIO. *2 Only when HD / SAT receiver is connected. 3 Turn the Double Action encoder to select the desired item, and then press /ENTER. USER For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of PXA-H100. *6 This
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/set contents of the selected number are recalled. • The User Preset screen can also be recalled in normal mode by pressing and holding PRESET for at least 2 seconds. Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level (refer to page 33). OFF (Initial
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F-L (Front-L) R-R (Rear-R) 2 Press /ENTER to activate the Time Correction input mode. 3 Turn the Double Action encoder to adjust the distance (0.0 to 336 24 dB/oct. * FLAT can be set for the HIGH slope only when USER'S is selected in "Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (TW
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/REAR/SUBW.) system mode with the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) switch on the PXA-H100. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual of PXA-H100. • The User Preset screen can be recalled in the normal mode by pressing and holding PRESET for 2 seconds. Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF When the subwoofer
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Level MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio, CD, USB memory and iPhone/iPod, will be Owner's Manual of the audio processor. • "CMPM" is applied for MP3/WMA/AAC and iPhone/iPod. • "SAT" is applied for XM radio and SIRIUS radio. 33-
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About Time Correction The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay
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the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner's Manual. We are not responsible for dB FLAT* 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct. ---- 0 to -12 dB * Only when selecting USER'S in "Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (TW Setup)" (page 32). Low range
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and mixing, that vision is ready for us to hear on discs, radio and other media. But do we hear it as the artist created it? Unfortunately, the , with the introduction of IMPRINT, Alpine provides a hardware/software combination that not only solves these problems, it actually improves the sound stage
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to the Owner's Manual of the iPod. Indication for iPod Mode CURRENT ERROR • Abnormal current is being drawn by the device connected to USB. An error message may be displayed if the device connected is not compatible or defective. - Attempt to connect another iPhone/iPod. DEVICE ERROR • An iPod that
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is not verified. - Change another iPhone/iPod. Indication for USB memory CURRENT ERROR • Abnormal current is being drawn by the device connected to USB. An error message may be displayed if the device connected is not compatible. The USB Flash Memory device may be defective. - Attempt to connect
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or program information. - Wait until the radio has received the information. (XM mode) ACQUIRING SIGNAL (SIRIUS mode) • The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting. - Select another channel. • No indicated disc. - Choose another disc. • The user has selected a channel number that does
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Max. Power Consumption 500mA USB Class Mass Storage File System FAT 12/16/32 MP3 Decoding MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3 WMA Decoding Windows Media™ Audio AAC Decoding AAC-LC format ".m4a" file Number of Channels 2-Channel (Stereo) Frequency Response* 5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB) Total Harmonic
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current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock. DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure to use only the specified accessory vehicle. When in doubt, consult your Alpine dealer. • The iDA-X303 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection
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Slide the iDA-X303 into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel. Removal 1. Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on
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separately) Connecting a Portable audio player Connect the cable supplied with a Portable audio player to the USB cable. Disconnect the Portable audio player. Disconnect the cable supplied with the Portable audio player from the USB cable. • Refer also to the Owner's Manual of the Portable audio
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Connections Blue POWER ANT Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION Red Speakers Front right Rear right Rear left Front left To USB memory or iPhone/iPod or portable audio player To Bluetooth INTERFACE (KCE-400BT) (sold separately) CD Changer (Sold
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and can be used as Input RCA Connectors. • Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch position. USB Connector Connect this to an USB memory or to an iPhone/iPod or to a portable audio player. To use an iPhone/iPod, Interface cable for iPod connection is required. • Use the
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, misuse, improper operation or failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner's manual. D Damage caused by act of God, including Alpine Service Center or Alpine, Alpine will pay the return shipping charges. B You should provide a detailed description of the problem(s) for which service

Section	Page
Operating Instructions	5
WARNING	5
WARNING	5
CAUTION	5
PRECAUTIONS	5
Double Action Encoder Operation	7
Getting Started	8
Accessory List	8
Turning Power On and Off	8
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel	8
Initial System Start-Up	8
Adjusting Volume	8
Setting the Calendar	9
Setting the Time	9
Displaying the Calendar/Time	9
Radio	10
Listening to Radio	10
Presetting Stations Manually	10
Presetting Stations Automatically	10
Tuning to Preset Stations	10
Frequency Search Function	11
Receiving a Multicast Station (HD Radio™ Reception) (HD Radio mode only)	11
Changing the Display (HD Radio mode only)	11
iPhone/iPod (Optional)	12
Playback	12
Searching for a desired Song/Title	12
Percent Skip Function	13
Alphabet Skip Function	13
Up/Down Function	14
Search Position Memory	14
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)	14
Random Play Shuffle All	14
Repeat Play	14
Changing the Display	14
USB memory/Portable audio player/Changer (Optional)	15
BANK Function (USB memory)	15
Playback	15
Selecting a Disc (Changer) (Optional)	15
Multi-Changer Selection (Optional)	16
Repeat Play	16
M.I.X. (Random Play)	16
Searching for CD Track Number (CD changer only)	17
Searching for a desired Song (USB memory/Portable audio player)	17
File/Folder Name Search (MP3 Changer)	17
Quick Search (changer)	18
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/ down) (MP3/WMA/AAC)	18
Changing the Display	18
About MP3/WMA/AAC	19
Sound Setting	20
Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/ Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/ Defeat	20
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF	20
Setting the Subwoofer System	20
Setting the Bass Control	21
Setting the Treble Control	21
Adjusting the High Pass Filter	21
Operating the External Audio Processor	22
SETUP	22
Bluetooth Setting	23
Setting the Bluetooth Connection	23
Audio Setting (Only when external audio processor is connected)	23
Operating the External Audio Processor (USER PRESET)	23
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF	23
Setting the MX Level	23
Subwoofer On and Off	23
General Setting	24
Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CALENDAR)	24
Setting the Clock Display (CLK MODE)	24
Connecting an MP3 Changer (PLAY MODE)	24
Sound (Beep) Guide Function	24
Turning Mute Mode On/Off (INT MUTE)	24
Setting the AUX+ Mode	24
Setting the AUX+ NAME Mode	24
Setting the AUX Mode (V-Link)	24
Setting the Changer Name	24
Setting the External Digital Input (DIGITAL AUX)	24
Setting the AUX+ Level (AUX IN GAIN)	24
Connecting to an External Amplifier (POWER IC)	24
Demonstration	25
Display Setting	25
Dimmer Control	25
Scroll Type Setting	25
Scroll Setting (TEXT SCROLL)	25
iPod Setting	25
iPod Search Mode Setting	25
TUNER Setting (Only when HD/SAT receiver is connected)	25
HD Radio Station Call Setting	25
Digital Seek On/Off Setting	25
SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)	26
Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)	26
Checking the SAT Radio ID Number	26
Storing Channel Presets	27
Receiving Stored Channels	27
Storing the desired Sports Team (SIRIUS only)	27
Storing the desired Song / Artist (SIRIUS only)	28
Recalling the stored information (SIRIUS only)	28
Canceling the stored Alert Memory (SIRIUS only)	28
Search Function	28
Quick Search Function	29
Select the desired CATEGORY (Category up/down)	29
Receiving Weather or Traffic Information from SAT Radio	29
Instant Replay Function (SIRIUS only)	29
Changing the Display	30
Setting the Auxiliary Data Field Display (XM only)	30
IMPRINT Operation (Optional)	31
Changing MultEQ mode	31
Adjusting Sound Setting in Manual Mode	31
USER PRESET	32
Storing the Audio Adjustment Level	32
Recalling the Audio Adjustment Level	32
Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF	32
Equalizer Presets (Factory’s EQ) (FR-EQ)	32
Sound Field Adjustment	32
Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve	32
Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer Curve	33
Adjusting the Time Correction	33
Adjusting the Crossover Settings (X-OVER)	33
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF	34
Setting the Subwoofer System	34
Setting the Subwoofer Phase	34
Setting the Subwoofer Channel (SUBW CHANNEL)	34
Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (TW Setup)	34
Setting EQ mode	34
Setting the Filter type	34
Setting the Time Correction Unit (TCR Parameter)	35
Setting the MX Level	35
About Time Correction	36
About the Crossover	37
About IMPRINT	38
Information	39
In Case of Difficulty	39
Specifications	42
Installation and Connections	43
Warning	43
Caution	43
Precautions	43
Installation	44
Connections	46