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Alpine iDA-X305S 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)
iDA-X305S
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
• MODE D'EMPLOI
Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil.
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 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
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  • Page 1 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 Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 München, Germany...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ... 4 CAUTION ... 4 PRECAUTIONS ... 4 Double Action Encoder Operation Normal operation ...6 Alternate operation ...6 Getting Started Accessory List ... 7 Turning Power On and Off ... 7 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ... 7 Initial System Start-Up ...
  • Page 4 SETUP BLUETOOTH Setting Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection (BLUETOOTH IN) ... 23 General Setting Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode) ... 24 Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (Calendar Type) ... 24 Setting Daylight Saving Time (Daylight Time) ... 24 Connecting an MP3 Changer (Play Mode) ... 24 Sound (Beep) Guide Function ...
  • Page 5 Information In Case of Difficulty ... 39 Specifications ... 42 Installation and Connections Warning ... 43 Caution ... 43 Precautions ... 43 Installation ... 44 Connections ... 46 LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing. Installation Location Make sure the iDA-X305S will not be installed in a location subjected to: • Direct sun and heat • High humidity and water •...
  • Page 7 On Handling USB Memory • This unit can control a memory storage device that supports the USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) protocol. Playable audio file formats are MP3, WMA and AAC. • USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory according to the terms of agreement.

  • Page 8: Double Action Encoder Operation

    Double Action Encoder Operation Double Action encoder There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder. Normal operation Rotate the Double Action encoder to the left or right. The adjust volume and scroll through a list of items. Alternate operation Press in the outer ring and rotate the Double Action encoder to the left or right.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Double Action encoder /ENTER VIEW SOURCE Accessory List • Digital Media receiver...1 • Power cable ...1 • Mounting sleeve...1 • Carrying case ...1 • Front frame...1 • Bracket key...2 • Screw (M5x8)...4 • USB cable ...1 • iPod Dock interface cable ...1 •...

  • Page 10: Displaying The Calendar/Time

    Tagging lets you tag songs you hear on HD Radio stations with VIEW again will your new iDA-X305S 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.

  • Page 11: Listening To Radio

    Listening to Radio HD Radio™ broadcasting can be received if the HD Radio TUNER MODULE is connected. While receiving HD Radio signal, the unit can automatically switch between the analog and digital signal. Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode. Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed.

  • Page 12: Changing The Display (Hd Radio Mode Only)

    • If you connect an iPhone to the iDA-X305S, it can be used as an iPod. If you use iPhone as a hands-free phone, you need the optional SPS: Supplemental BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT).

  • Page 13: How To View The Display

    • If a song is playing on the iPod/iPhone when it is connected to the iDA-X305S, it will continue playing after the connection. • Podcasts or audiobooks may have several chapters. The chapters can be changed by pressing Searching for a desired Song/Title An iPod/iPhone can contain thousands of songs.

  • Page 14: Page Skip Function/Percent Skip Function/Alphabet Skip Function

    • “No Support” is displayed when text information is not compatible with the iDA-X305S. • When a list is displayed, you can use the page skip, percent skip, or alphabet skip function. For details, refer to “Page Skip Function/ Percent Skip Function/Alphabet Skip Function”...

  • Page 15: Random Play Shuffle

    • The maximum number of characters is 128 (128 byte). • Some characters may not be correctly displayed. • “No Support” is displayed when text information is not compatible with the iDA-X305S. /ENTER. : A single song is repeatedly played back.

  • Page 16: Pandora Radio (Iphone)

    Quit the Pandora App on the iPhone to exit Pandora mode on the iDA-X305S. The iDA-X305S switches to the iPod mode. • While Pandora is running, the iDA-X305S can return to the Pandora mode from any other source. • The operation to replay a previous song is not available.

  • Page 17: Searching For A Desired Station

    • Creating a New Station When you are not driving and when the iPhone is not connected to the iDA-X305S, you can create personalized Pandora stations using the Pandora App on your iPhone. You can also create stations on the web at www.pandora.com.

  • Page 18: Usb Memory/Portable Audio Player/Changer How To View The Display

    USB memory/ Portable audio player/Changer Double Action encoder SOURCE BAND /ENTER If a USB memory device, Portable audio player or changer is connected to the unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files can be played back. How to View the Display USB memory/Portable audio player display USB memory/Portable audio player screen display example (if tag information exists) 1 Mode display...

  • Page 19: Playback

    • The tag information display takes priority. If there is tag information, the folder/file name is not displayed. • “No Support” is displayed when text information is not compatible with the iDA-X305S. Playback SOURCE to select the “USB Audio” or “CD Press CHG”...

  • Page 20: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Press (FUNCTION/SETUP). The Function screen is displayed. Press /ENTER. The repeat mode is activated. Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the Repeat playback mode. USB memory/Portable audio player mode : Repeat One : Only a track is repeatedly played back.

  • Page 21: File/Folder Name Search (Concerning Mp3/Wma/Aac)

    File/Folder Name Search (Concerning MP3/WMA/AAC) You can display and search for the folder and file name while listening to the file currently being played back. USB memory mode During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, press /ENTER to activate the search mode. The search mode is activated, and the folder/file name is displayed.
  • Page 22 Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz Bit rates: 16 - 320 kbps Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz Bit rates: 16 - 320 kbps...

  • Page 23: Sound Setting

    Sound Setting Double Action encoder (IMPRINT) /ENTER If either an external or IMPRINT audio processor is connected, the Sound Setup screen is not displayed. For an external audio processor, refer to “Audio Setting” (page 26) of “SETUP” (page 23) to adjust the sound.

  • Page 24: Setting The Treble Control

    Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference. Press and hold (IMPRINT) for at least 2 seconds. The Sound Setup screen is displayed. Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the “Treble Adjustment”, and then press Press /ENTER.

  • Page 25: Setup

    SETUP Use the SETUP menu to flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preferences and usage. Choose settings from General, Display, etc., to make the desired changes. SOURCE Double Action encoder BAND /ENTER Follow steps 1 to 5 to choose an item to change. See the individual item descriptions following Step 5 for further details.

  • Page 26: General Setting

    General Setting “General” is selected on the setup main menu in step 2. Setting the Clock Display (Clock Mode) 24H Type / 12H Type (Initial setting) You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on your preference. Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (Calendar Type) M/D/Y (Initial setting) / D/M/Y / Y/M/D You can switch the calendar display pattern to be shown when the time...

  • Page 27: Connecting To An External Amplifier (Power Ic)

    Connecting to an External Amplifier (Power IC) Power IC On (Initial setting) / Power IC Off When an external amplifier is connected, sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier. Power IC Off : Use this mode when the front and rear pre- amplifiers of the unit are used to drive an external amplifier connected to the speakers.

  • Page 28: Downloading The Wallpaper (Bgv Download)

    Downloading the Wallpaper (BGV Download) Wallpapers are downloaded only when in USB memory mode. Wallpaper data is available at a web site designed for Alpine product Owners. Download the wallpaper to your USB flash memory. Upload the Wallpaper from the flash memory to your unit.

  • Page 29: Turning Media Xpander On/Off (Mx)

    Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF (MX) MX On / MX Off (Initial Setting) When the Media Xpander is on, and external audio processor is connected, you can adjust the Media Xpander level (For details, refer to external audio processor’s Owner’s manual). •...

  • Page 30: Receiving Channels With The Sat Radio Receiver (Optional)

    SIRIUS Radio) alphanumeric number. It is printed on a label found on the SAT Receiver. It can also be displayed on the screen of the iDA-X305S in the following way. While receiving a XM Radio band, press to select channel “0” for XM.

  • Page 31: Storing While Receiving A Game Broadcast

    Storing while receiving a game broadcast Select the channel broadcasting your favorite team’s game. Press (FUNCTION/SETUP) to activate the Function mode. While selecting “Alert Memory”, press to activate the Memory mode. Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the desired team for the game being broadcast, and then press /ENTER.

  • Page 32: Search Function

    Search Function You can search for programs by Category, Channel, Artist or Song. Press /ENTER in the XM or SIRIUS mode. Rotate the Double Action encoder to select Search mode, and then press Artist Song Category Channel * SIRIUS Only Category Search mode: Rotate the Double Action encoder to select the desired Category, and then press...

  • Page 33: Changing The Display

    Changing the Display Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and song/program title, is available with each XM or Sirius channel. The unit can display this text information as explained below. In XM or SIRIUS mode, press VIEW. Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown below.

  • Page 34: Imprint Operation (Optional)

    IMPRINT Operation (Optional) Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world’s first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality, which enables us to experience music the way the artist intended. When the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is connected to this unit, MultEQ and the following sound adjustment can be performed.

  • Page 35: Turning Media Xpander On/Off (Mx)

    Turning Media Xpander ON/OFF (MX) On / Off (Initial setting) When the Media Xpander is on, you can adjust the Media Xpander level (refer to page 33). • The function is inoperable when Defeat is set to ON. Setting the MX Level MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source.

  • Page 36: Setting The Filter Type

    Setting the Filter type Normal (Initial setting) / Individual If you adjust X-OVER, you can set the channel L and R at the same level, or independently. Normal (L=R): Left and right speakers are adjusted equally. Individual (L/R): Left and right speakers are individually adjusted.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Time Correction

    Repeat steps 3 to 5, and adjust each band level. Frequency Adjustment (F Band1 (63 Hz) / Band2 (150 Hz) / Band3 (400 Hz) / Band4 (1 kHz) / Band5 (2.5 kHz) / Band6 (6.3 kHz) / Band7 (17.5 kHz) Level Adjustment (Gain) Adjustable output level: -6 to +6 dB •...

  • Page 38: Storing And Recalling The Adjusted Contents

    Cut-off frequency (F Adjustable frequency bands: 3WAY System Setting items: Low/Mid-Low L 20 Hz~200 Hz Mid-High 20 Hz~20 kHz High (1 kHz~20 kHz) When Maker’s is selected. Refer to “Setting the Response Slope for the High Range Speaker (Tweeter)” (page 33). When User’s is selected.

  • Page 39: About Time Correction

    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.

  • Page 40: About The Crossover

    0 to outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. ---- -12 dB For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner’s Manual. 0 to We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused...

  • Page 41: In Case Of Difficulty

    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 consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic No function or display.

  • Page 42: Indication For Usb Memory

    • The iPod/iPhone is not verified. - Reset the iPod/iPhone. - Try another iPod/iPhone. No Stations (Pandora Radio mode) • You have not created any personalized Pandora Stations. - When you are not driving, use the Pandora Compatible Application for iPhone to create your Pandora station(s). (Pandora Radio mode) •...

  • Page 43: Indication For Sat Receiver Mode

    - The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to normal operating range. • Malfunction in the CD Changer. - Consult your Alpine dealer. Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine. Check the indication. Insert the magazine again.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Laborarories Inc. • The BLUETOOTH trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license. • Pandora and the Pandora logo are registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Installation And Connections

    Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the iDA-X305S to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the iDA-X305S has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle.

  • Page 46: Installation

    Front Panel Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the iDA-X305S. Connect all other leads of the iDA-X305S according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section.
  • Page 47 USB cable connection Insert a USB cable into the unit, and fix with a lock screw. USB Cable iPod/iPhone Connection (sold separately) Connect USB cable to an iPod/iPhone with iPod Dock interface cable. iPod Dock interface Cable Remove the iPod/iPhone Remove the iPod/iPhone from the iPod Dock interface cable.

  • Page 48: Connections

    Connections Blue/White Pink/Black NORM EXT AP The system switch is located on the bottom of the unit. Blue POWER ANT REMOTE TURN-ON AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION IGNITION Yellow BATTERY Black Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green SPEAKER...
  • Page 49 • Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis. • If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

  • Page 50: 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 contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.

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