R EN Mobile Multimedia Station IVA-D300 FR TM ES DIGITAL VIDEO • 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. IT 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.
CHA-S634 CHA-1214 • CD changer for IVA-D300. • Changeur CD pour IVA-D300. • Cambiador de CD para IVA-D300. • CD changer for IVA-D300. • Changeur CD pour IVA-D300. • Cambiador de CD para IVA-D300. CHM-S630 Alpine CD Changers Give You More! More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience. The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT.
ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .................................................. 4 CAUTION ................................................... 4 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 5 Discs playable on this unit ...................... 6 Getting Started Location of Controls ......................................... 9 Using Face Cover .............................................. 9 Initial System Start-Up .....................................
Monitor Setting Monitor Setting Operation .............................. 26 Adjusting the Monitor Angle ....................... 26 Selecting the Monitor Position ..................... 26 Setting Automatic Opening/Closing of the Monitor ...................................................... 26 Setup DVD Setup DVD Setup Operation ..................................... 27 Setting of the Menu Language ..................... 28 Setting of the Audio Language ....................
Data Download About SOUND SETUP Download ................. 41 Data Downloading .......................................... 42 Setting AMP Link (Optional) Adjusting and Storing/Recalling the External Amplifier (Option) .................................... 42 Titling the Amplifier .................................... 43 Displaying Status of External Amplifier ......... 43 External Audio Processor (Optional) Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround .... 44 Setting the Speakers ...................................
Operating Instructions WARNING USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. INSTALL THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY SO THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT WATCH TV/VIDEO UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED. It is dangerous (and illegal in many states) for the driver to watch TV/Video while driving a vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic. Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C (+32°F) before turning your unit on.
Discs playable on this unit Disc Accessories There are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause operational problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine DVD players. Transparent Sheet Playable Discs The discs listed below can be played on this unit. Mark (logo) Recorded content Disc size Max.
Discs that cannot be played DVD-ROMs, DVD-RAMs, DVD + Rs, DVD + RWs, CD-ROMs (excluding MP3/WMA files), photo CDs, etc. DVD region number (playable region number) This DVD player will play back any disc whose region number is 1 (or All). DVDs with a region number other than those listed below, cannot be played on this DVD player. 1 ALL Video CDs This DVD head unit is compatible with playback control (PBC) compatible video CDs (version 2.0).
Disc terminology Title If titles are programmed for the DVD, these are the largest units of division of the information recorded on the disc. Chapter Each Title may also be divided into smaller divisions, called chapters. These can be specific scenes or musical selections. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Getting Started About the expression of buttons in this Owner's Manual • The buttons on this unit are expressed in bold (e.g. SOURCE/ POWER). The touch buttons on the display are expressed in bold with [ ] (e.g. [SRC]). • This Owner’s Manual explains mainly the function of touch buttons, when a touch button and a unit button have the same function. Using Face Cover 5 8 3 ! 1 2 4 67 9 An anti-theft face cover is provided with the IVA-D300.
Turning Power On or Off Moving the Monitor to be Flat Some of this unit's functions cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. Be sure to stop your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake, before attempting these operations. When you want to operate some function on the car (air conditioner, etc.) which is hidden by the raised monitor, use this function. 1 Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.
Recalling the Source Here is an example explanation for the Radio mode display on how to recall a source. 1 Touch [SRC] on the main screen. *1 Display may vary depending on the connected devices. *2 Displayed when MobileHub (CXA-B200NK) is connected. • When an optional DVD player or DVD changer is connected, AUX 1 appears as “EXT.DVD” or “DVD CHG” on the display. • When both the optional DVD player and DVD changer are connected, AUX 1 appears as “EXT.DVD” and AUX 2 as “DVD CHG” on the display.
Displaying the Numeric Keypad Input Screen Display example for shortcut menu screen The numeric keypad input screen is displayed when the DVD mode is selected for searching a title or chapter, and for entering a country code or password for the DVD setup item, and also when selecting a channel number in the XM Radio mode. 1 2 Touch [10KEY] on the main source screen. Touch the desired numeric key. Display example for numeric keypad 1 The setup screen is displayed by touching one of these modes.
Manual Storing of Station Presets Radio 1 Display example for Radio main screen 1 3 4 5 A 6 2 B 2 3 4 Tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory by manual or automatic seek tuning. Touch [P1/2] to change the function guide. Touch [MEMORY]. Touch any one of the preset buttons [P.SET 1] through [P.SET 6] within 5 seconds. The selected station is stored. 5 Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other stations onto the same band.
Playback CD/MP3/WMA 1 Touch [SRC] on the main source screen. 2 Touch [DVD PLAYER]. Display example for MP3/WMA main screen 1 A 2 3 4 The display shows the DVD player mode screen. When a CD/MP3/WMA is inserted into the DISC SLOT of the IVA-D300, with the label side facing up, the unit starts to play the CD/MP3/WMA. 5 B The source selection screen is displayed. • When an optional Alpine CD player is connected, inserting a CD into the optional CD player starts playback automatically.
Repeat Play About MP3/WMA Touch [ ] to play back repeatedly the track currently being played. The track (file) will be played repeatedly. Touch [ CD: ] again and select OFF to deactivate Repeat play. RPT → RPT ALL* → (off) → RPT 1 MP3/WMA: 1 Touch [P1/2]*3 to change the function guide. 2 Touch [ ] and select the desired Repeat play.
Corresponding File Systems Terminology This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember. The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory). File/folder names are limited to 31 characters (including the extension). Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore). This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc.
To display the DVD mode screen DVD/Video CD To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below. Display example for DVD main screen 1 A 2 3 4 5 B 1. Push the foot brake to bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake. 2. Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking brake once then engage it again. 3.
1 Touch [SRC] on the main source screen. 2 Touch [DVD PLAYER]. The source selection screen is displayed. The display shows the DVD player mode screen. Insert a disc with the label side facing up. The unit starts to play the disc. When an optional Alpine DVD player is connected: Insert a disc into the DVD/video CD/CD player, the player starts playing. • The operation screen changes to the visual screen in the DVD or video CD mode for 5 seconds after an operation has been performed.
Numeric Keypad Input Operations (DVD) Displaying the Menu Operation Mode Screen (DVD only) 1 Touch [P1/2] on the DVD mode main screen. 2 Touch [MENU CONT]. The function guide changes. The menu operation mode screen appears. • For further operation, see “If a menu screen appears” on pages 18 and 19. 1 Touch [KEY]. The menu operation mode appears 2 Touch [KEY] again. The numeric keypad input mode screen appears.
Finding the Beginnings of Chapters or Tracks 9 REPEAT During playback, touch [g] or [f]. REPEAT TITLE The chapter/track switches each time the button is touched, and playback of the selected chapter/track starts. f : Touch this to start playback from the beginning of the following chapter or track. g : Touch this to start playback from the beginning of the current chapter or track. • Some DVDs do not have chapters.
Searching Directly by Chapter or Track Number Use this function to easily move to the beginnings of the chapters or tracks on the disc. 1 2 3 1 During playback, touch [P1/2]. 2 Touch [AUDIO]. Touch [P1/2] in any mode other than stop mode. The function guide will appear. The numeric keypad input mode screen will appear. Touch and enter the chapter or track number you want to play. Touch [ENT] to confirm your selection. Playback will start from the selected chapter or track.
Turning defeat ON or OFF Other Useful Features Touch [;] or [:] of DEFEAT to turn it ON or OFF. If you set the defeat to ON, MX is turned OFF and EQ is returned to the initial setting. Adjusting the Audio Adjusting the BASS Level Press the Rotary encoder on the unit. Touch [;] or [:] of BASS to adjust the low frequency bass level. The display changes to the Audio Adjustment screen.
Display example for title input screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Moves the cursor to the left in the input area Input area Moves the cursor to the right in the input area Changes between character and symbol All you have input is deleted Deletes a previous character Confirms and stores a title you have input Returns to a previous screen Character/Symbol Pallet 4 Touch [ENT] to confirm the input title.
Switching the function of the remote sensor For optional remote control operation, the remote sensor of the external device (monitor, etc.) can be switched, as you prefer. 4 Touch [FRONT], [REAR 1] or [REAR 2]. The monitor which has a priority to the remote control operation is changed. FRONT: The remote sensor of this unit is effective.
Switching the Visual Source Only (Simultaneous Function) You can watch the video portion of another source while listening to the current source. • After carrying out the steps 1 to 3 of “To display the DVD mode Screen” explained on page 27, perform the operation described below. 1 Touch [V.SEL] on the audio source screen. 2 Touch a desired visual source. Setting VISUALIZER This setting is available when the expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected. 1 Touch [V.SEL] on the main source screen.
Monitor Setting Monitor Setting Operation Following Steps 1 to 4 describe the common procedures for operating the MONITOR setting function. For details of the setting function items, refer to descriptions of respective items. 1 Touch [SYS.] on the main source screen. 2 Touch [MONITOR]. 3 The SYSTEM selection screen is displayed. The MONITOR screen appears. Touch [;] or [:] of the desired item to change its setting.
Setup Display example for DVD setup screen Touch [;] or [:] to set a desired language. DVD Setup DVD Setup Operation To display the DVD mode screen: To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below. Touch [ ] or [ ] to turn pages of setting items. Touch [CODE] to display the numeric keypad screen. 1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake. 2.
Setting of the Menu Language Set the language used for the menus (title menu, etc.). Setting item: MENU LANGUAGE Setting contents: AUTO / ENGLISH / GERMAN / FRENCH / JAPANESE / CODE • When “AUTO” is selected, the primary menu language among the recorded ones is played. Setting of the Audio Language Set the audio language produced from the speakers.
Audio output/Optical digital audio output Disc Audio recording format Analog audio output (Ai-NET, RCA output) DTS Elementary Stream OK LPCM LPCM Encode 2ch Down mix (48kHz/16bit) OK AUTO Dolby Digital OK LPCM LPCM (48kHz/16bit) OK 48kHz/16bit AUTO or LPCM LPCM (48kHz/16bit) OK 48kHz/20bit AUTO or LPCM LPCM (48kHz/16bit) OK 48kHz/24bit AUTO or LPCM LPCM (48kHz/16bit) OK 96kHz/16bit AUTO or LPCM LPCM (48kHz/16bit) OK 96kHz/20bit AUTO or LPCM LPCM (48kHz/16bit) OK 96kHz/24bit
Setting the Digital Output To connect an audio processor using the optical digital output, set to “ON” by the following procedure. Setting item: OPTICAL OUT Setting contents: OFF / ON • Afterwards, set ACC to OFF once, then turn it ON again. The setting of Digital Output is decided. GENERAL Setup General Setup Operation To display the General mode screen: To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below.
Displaying the Time Setting the Sound Quality of the Tuner The clock display is turned off or on respectively. The IVA-D300 incorporates the MAX TUNE SQ for the highest quality tuner audio. Moreover, you can choose between 3 settings to suit your own personal sound preferences and usage. Setting item: CLOCK Setting content: OFF / ON Setting the Time Setting item: CLOCK ADJUST Further setting items: HOUR / MINUTE / TIME ADJUST Setting content: 1-12 / 0-59 / RESET HOUR: Adjust the hour.
SYSTEM Setup System Setup Operation To display the System mode screen: To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below. 1. Brake to bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake. 2. Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking brake once then engage it again. 3. When the parking brake is engaged for the second time, release the foot brake.
Connecting and Setting the External Expansion Box Adjusting the External Input Audio Level This setting becomes necessary when the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected. After setting to ON in "Setting the AUX mode," touch any one of the [ ] buttons of AUX IN 1 through 3, then this setting may be carried out. Setting item: EXPANSION BOX Setting content: OFF / ON OFF: Select when the expansion box (VPE-S431) is not connected. ON: Select when the expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected.
Optical Digital Input Selection for an External Audio Processor Make sure “OPTICAL OUT” is ON in “Setting the Digital Output” (page 30) before switching this setting. Setting item: A.PROC TYPE Setting contents: PXA-H510 / OTHER OTHER: When connecting any audio processor via an optical digital cable except the PXA-H510. Connect the optical digital input connector with the connector for the Head unit. PXA-H510: When connecting PXA-H510.
Setting Automatic Background Textures Turn on the Automatic Background Texture Scroll to automatically change background texture. The background texture will change each time the ignition key is turned off and turned back on again (5 textures). Setting item: AUTO BACKGROUND Setting content: OFF / ON i-PersonalizeTM Media Xpander Function Setting the MX mode ON: Turn on the Auto Background Texture Scroll mode.
5 Touch [;] or [:] of the desired MX mode. The level of the audio source can be adjusted. MX CD (OFF, CD1 to 3) The large quantity of uncompressed CD data is processed to reproduce the sound with more clarity. MX COMPRESS MEDIA (OFF, CMPM1 to 3)/MX XM (OFF, XM1 to 3) This corrects information that was omitted at the time of compression. This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.
3 After the necessary selection is done in Step 2 above, adjust a desired band by touching [;] or [:] corresponding to that band. Center Frequency HIGH: 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz MID-HIGH: 500Hz, 700Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 6kHz MID-LOW: 100Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz LOW: 40Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz Level: ±12 Bandwidth (Q): HIGH: 1.0 (currently specified bandwidth cannot be adjusted in HIGH). MID-HIGH: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 MID-LOW: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 LOW: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 • If you set the parametric EQ, BASS EQ setting content is set to "CUSTOM.
Example 2. Listening Position: All Seats Adjust the time correction level of each speaker to almost the same level. 1 Sit in the listening position (driver’s seat, etc.) and measure the distance (in meters) between your head and the various speakers. 2 Calculate the difference between the distance to the farthest speaker and the other speakers.
Example of Bass Focus Setting Storing the Adjusted Contents 1 After entering corrections for the front (left and right) speakers in STEP 15, the time difference is 1.5 ms for both front-left and front-right speakers. The storing/recalling of time correction operation is performed after Step 4 above. 5 Touch [MEMORY]. 6 Within 5 seconds, touch any one of preset buttons [P.SET 1] through [P.SET 6] on the BASS ENGINE screen. The adjusted contents will be stored on the preset number you touch. 1.5ms 1.
Storing the Adjusted Contents Following operation is performed after Step 3 above. 4 Touch [MEMORY]. 5 Within 5 seconds, touch any one of preset buttons [P.SET 1] through [P.SET 6] on the BASS ENGINE screen. The adjusted contents will be stored on the preset number you touch. • The stored contents on the P.SET number remain undeleted despite a reset operation or disconnection of the battery power cord.
Adjusting Color of Picture Setting item: COLOR Setting content: -15 ~ +15 You can adjust the color between MIN (–15) and MAX (+15). When it reaches the minimum or maximum point, the display shows "MIN" or "MAX" respectively. • Color adjustment can be made only in the navigation, DVD, AUX1 and AUX2 modes. • Color adjustment cannot be made if a Navigation system with the RGB feature is connected. Adjusting Tint of Picture Setting item: TINT Setting content: G15 ~ R15 Adjust the color from G15 to R15.
Data Downloading Setting AMP Link (Optional) 1 Adjusting and Storing/Recalling the External Amplifier (Option) Insert the CD-R/CD-RW disc containing the data. • If the optional HDA-5460 is connected, steps 2 to 7 can be performed after the data has downloaded removable hard disc. The MM DRIVER main source screen can then be selected on this unit. • If audio data is contained in a CD-R/CD-RW, set to “MP3” in “Playing MP3/WMA Data” (page 31). 2 Touch [SYS.]. 3 Touch [i-Personalize].
Recalling the Stored Contents of Amplifier Adjustment External Audio Processor (Optional) 1 Select P-1 or P-2 by touching [;] or [:] of MEMORY READ from the adjustment mode list. 2 Touch [READ]. Stored adjustment data will be recalled. Titling the Amplifier 1 From the AMPLIFIER LINK list screen, touch [ of an amplifier to which a title is to be given. ] The adjustment mode list screen appears. When an external audio processor is connected to this unit, you can operate it from this unit.
Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround Setting the Speakers Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy.
6 Touch [;] or [:] of the desired MX mode. • Music source (such as radio broadcasts and CDs, excluding AM radio) level can be set. 7 FREQ: Adjust the H.P.F. or L.P.F. cutoff frequency. The adjustable bands differ according to the channel (speaker). SLOPE: Adjust the H.P.F. or L.P.F. slope. LEVEL: Adjust the H.P.F. or L.P.F. level. MX CD (OFF, CD 1 to 3) CD mode processes a large quantity of data. This data is used to reproduce the sound cleanly by making use of the data quantity.
Phase Switching 5.1ms 0.5m 2.25m The sound is uneven because the distance between the listening position and the different speakers is different. The difference in the distance between the front left and rear right speakers is 1.75 meters (68-3/4"). 5 Touch [SYS.] on the main source screen. The SYSTEM selection screen appears. 6 Touch [i-Personalize].
• When the speaker is set to the “OFF” mode, the graphic equalizer for that speaker cannot be set. Refer to “Setting the Speakers” (page 44). • Check the playable frequency ranges of the connected speakers before making the equalizer adjustments. If the speaker’s playable frequency range is 55 Hz to 30 kHz, for example, adjusting the 40 Hz or 20 Hz band has no effect. Additionally, you may overload and damage the speakers. • When graphic EQ is adjusted, the adjustment for parametric EQ becomes ineffective.
Speaker Setup Setting of Dolby 5.1ch The PXA-H700 or PXA-H701 can be set according to the playable frequency range of your speakers. Check the playable frequency range of the speakers (not including the subwoofer) before performing this operation to verify whether the speakers can play low frequencies (of about 80 Hz or less). 1 2 • Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fastforwarding or switching the audio channel of this unit while making this adjustment.
Achieving powerful high volume sound With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that powerful sound can be achieved at regular volume levels. This compression can be canceled to achieve an energetic sound with even greater power, like the sound in a movie theater. This function works only in the Dolby Digital mode. Touch [;] or [:] of LISTENING MODE to select STD or MAX.
Using the Pro Logic II Mode Linear PCM Setting Pro Logic processing can be conducted on the music signals recorded on two channels to achieve Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. For two-channel Dolby Digital and DTS signals, there is also a “REAR FILL” function for outputting the signals of the front channel to the rear channel. The output when playing discs recorded in linear PCM can be set to 2 or 3 channels. 1 2 Check that Defeat mode is off (page 22). Touch [SYS.] on the main source screen.
Navigation System (Optional) Auxiliary Device (Optional) Switching the Navigation Screen (Optional) Operating Auxiliary Devices (Optional) If an optional Alpine Navigation System is connected to the IVAD300, the Navigation screen can be displayed on this unit. To operate your devices connected to the AUX terminals on the rear panel of IVA-D300, follow the procedure described below. 1 2 Touch [SRC] on the main source screen. WARNING The source screen appears on the display.
Changer (Optional) Controlling CD Changer (Optional) An optional 6-disc or 12-disc CD Changer may be connected to the IVA-D300 if it is Ai-NET compatible. With a CD Changer connected to the Ai-NET input of the IVA-D300, the CD Changer will be controllable from the IVA-D300. If you connect a changer compatible with MP3, you can play CD- Multi-Changer Selection (Optional) Alpine's Ai-NET system will support up to 6 CD Changers.
HDD Player Operation (Optional) Listening to Music of HDD This device is controllable from the unit when Alpine HDD player is connected. 1 2 3 Touch [SRC] on the main source screen. The source selection screen appears. Touch [MM DRIVER]. The MM DRIVER mode main screen appears. Receiving XM Channels with the XM Receiver (Optional) XM Satellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with up to 100 brand-new digital channels.
Tuning in to Categorized Programs Checking the XM Radio ID Number You can listen to programs categorized to the same group one after another. You need to provide XM with the unique XM Radio ID number for your XM Radio Receiver in order to subscribe to XM's programming. 1 This number is an 8 character alphanumeric number that is printed on a label directly on the XM Receiver. It can also be displayed on the screen of the IVA-D300 in the following way.
Displaying the Category/Channel Name Title List 1 In XM mode, touch [ ]. MobileHub™ Link (Optional) The category title list is displayed. About MobileHub™ Link (Optional) Screen example for category search list 2 Connect a separately sold junction box and a portable telephone (available from Nokia) to control the incoming and outgoing calls of the portable telephone. 1 3 4 1 Turns the page 2 Touch [:] to receive the selected category channel directly.
Telephone Reception 1 2 3 When this unit receives a call, the screen is switched to RINGING display of Telephone mode. When AUTO call (setting of AUTO/MANUAL call page 31) is selected, CONNECT display appears and this unit enters AUTO call mode in 3 seconds after receiving. To cut the call, touch [ ] . Or the call is automatically cut in 5 seconds after finishing. To listen to the answer-phone or to input numbers: 1 In the CONNECT display, touch [10KEY].
4 5 6 Touch [CALL] of a desired addressee on the list. Touch [ ] to start call. To cut the call, touch [ ]. Or the call is automatically cut in 5 seconds after finishing. SMS (Short Message Service) Operation You can receive messages, show the contents of messages, and send standardized sentences. When a message is received, an icon is indicated on the display. Receiving a Short message 1 2 Touch [ Information About DVDs Music CDs and DVDs have grooves (tracks) in which the digital data is recorded.
Terminology Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that allows large quantities of audio data to be efficiently recorded on discs. It is compatible with audio signals from mono (1 channel) all the way up to 5.1-channel surround sound. The signals for the different channels are completely independent, and since the sound is high quality digital there is no loss of sound quality.
List of Language Codes (For details, see page 28.
List of Country Codes (For details, see page 28.
Abbreviation PE PF PG PH PK PL PM PN PR PT PW PY QA RE RO RU RW SA SB SC SD SE SG SH SI Code 8069 8070 8071 8072 8075 8076 8077 8078 8082 8084 8087 8089 8165 8269 8279 8285 8287 8365 8366 8367 8368 8369 8371 8372 8373 Country Abbreviation Peru SJ French Polynesia SK Papua New Guinea SL Philippines SM Pakistan SN Poland SO Saint Pierre and Miquelon SR Pitcairn ST Puerto Rico SV Portugal SY Palau SZ Paraguay TC Qatar TD Reunion TF Romania TG Russian Federation TH Rwanda TJ Saudi Arabia TK Solomon Islands TM
In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected, or then consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic No function or display. • Vehicle's ignition is off.
Error displays • Mechanical error - Press c. After the error indication disappears, insert the disc again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve the problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer. MP3/WMA is not played back. • Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible. - Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format. Refer to “About MP3/WMA” (pages 15 and 16), then rewrite in the format supported by this device. Unit does operate. • Monitor’s power is not turned on.
Indication for XM radio mode LOADING ERROR EJECT ERROR • Mechanism error. 1) Press c and eject the disc. If not ejecting, consult your Alpine dealer. 2) When the error indication remains after ejecting, press c again. If the error indication still does not turn off after pressing c for a few times, consult your Alpine dealer. DISC ERROR • Scratched disc, contaminated disc/poor recording/disc incompatible with this unit - Press c. - Change the disc.
GENERAL Specifications Power Requirement MONITOR SECTION Screen Size 7.0" LCD Type Transparent type TN LCD Operation System TFT active matrix Number of Picture Elements 336,960 pcs. (1,440 × 234) Effective Number of Picture Elements 99.99% or more Illumination System Cold cathode fluorescent tube FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.7 – 107.9 MHz Mono Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 13.5 dBf (1.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 4 to 6 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done.
Reinforce the monitor unit with a metal mounting strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (}) already attached to the vehicle's chassis. Installation Installing the Monitor • For the screw marked }}, use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. Installation Location Before deciding on the mounting location, check that opening and closing the display will not hamper gear shifting in that position.
2 Installing the Tuner Box Caution Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire. Install the tuner on the floor with the supplied flange-head tapping screws (M4 × 14). Flange-head tapping screws (M4 × 14) (Included) Air ventilation hole Tuner Box When mounting with Velcro fasteners When mounting the tuner with the Velcro fasteners, be sure to choose a flat location.
Parking Brake Lead Connection If necessary, use a pinch connector to connect the foot brake lead, parking brake lead, etc.
Connections (IVA-D300 Wiring Diagram) Antenna 2 3 4 1 IVA-D300 6 5 BATT (Yellow) GND (Black) ILLM 7 Battery 8 To the instrument cluster illumination lead (Orange) $ 9 REMOTE OUT To remote input lead (White/Brown) IVA-D300 Tuner BOX PRE IN/OUT : / . REAR L R FRONT POWER SUPPLY " REVERSE # NAVIGATION IN DISPLAY OUT AV.SELECTOR & M.CONT , + EXT.
1 Antenna Extension Cable 2 Digital Output Terminal (Optical) Use when combining fiber digital input compatible products. 3 Power Supply Connector 4 DC/DC Converter • Do not install the converter at a location subjected to water such as under the floor mat or air conditioner. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not bundle the DC/DC converter cable with other audio cables. Also, do not install the cables directly next to the unit. Doing so may induce noise into your system.
System Example Connect the Ai-NET compatible audio processor (Fiber digital compatible), Navigation system, DVD player and changer. IVA-D300 Monitor NVE-N852A/NVE-N871A Navigation system (Sold Separately) Fiber optic cable 5 ! 1 *Fiber digital Input terminal (for head unit) IVA-D300 Tuner BOX Audio Processor (Ai-NET) (Fiber Digital compatible) (Sold Separately) SUBW. PRE IN/OUT REAR 6 L POWER SUPPLY 6 R 2 FRONT 6 Ai-NET REMOTE IN / OUT EXT.
1 RGB Cable (Included with NVE-N852, not included with NVE-N871A) 2 Remote IN/OUT Terminal 3 RGB Input Terminal Connect this to the RGB output terminal of the Navigation System. 4 System Switch When connecting an equalizer or divider using Ai-NET feature, place this switch in the EQ/DIV position. When no device is connected, leave the switch in the NORM position. • Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch position.
When Connecting External Equipment To Audio Input terminal 1 IVA-D300 Tuner BOX EQ/DIV Rear monitor (Sold Separately) ! To Video Input terminal SUBW. NORM PRE IN/OUT REAR L POWER SUPPLY R FRONT 2 To Video Output terminal Ai-NET REMOTE IN / OUT EXT.OUT 3 ! Back-up camera (Sold Separately) NAVIGATION IN DISPLAY OUT AV.
Connect an expansion box (VPE-S431), DVD Player, DVD Changer or the Touch Panel-compatible Monitor. IVA-D300 Tuner BOX 8 SUBW. PRE IN/OUT REAR L R FRONT POWER SUPPLY Ai-NET To AUX Input (AUX IN 3) Terminals REMOTE IN / OUT EXT.OUT To AUX Input (AUX IN 1) Terminals NAVIGATION IN AV.
LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below. This Warranty covers Car Audio/Visual Products and Related Accessories ("the product"). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A.
