Alpine ICS-X8 Owner's Manual

Alpine ICS-X8 Owner's Manual

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IN-DASH APP/DVD RECEIVER
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)
YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China
ICS-X8
• OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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
R R
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
Printed in China
68-13530Z91-A (Y_B5)
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  • Page 1 IN-DASH APP/DVD RECEIVER ICS-X8 • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Shinagawa-ku,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Radio Listening to the Radio ........21 Presetting Stations Manually ......21 Operating Instructions Presetting Stations Automatically ....21 Tuning to Preset Stations ........22 WARNING CD/MP3/WMA/AAC WARNING ..........7 Playback ............23 CAUTION ..........7 Repeat Play .............23 NOTICE ............. 8 M.I.X. (Random Play) ........24 Discs Playable on This Unit ....
  • Page 4 Format settings ..........40 (Subtitle Language) ........32 Setting the Menu Language ......41 ® About DivX ..........32 About ICS-X8 ..........41 Displaying the Product Information .... 41 Setup ® Checking the DivX Registration ....41 Initializing the System ......... 41 Audio Setup BLUETOOTH Setting ........
  • Page 5 Setting the Rear Seat Entertainment BLUETOOTH Audio System ............47 Playback ............55 Phone Setting ..........47 Repeat Play ............. 55 Setting Received Calls Automatically ..47 Selecting the Output Speaker ...... 47 M.I.X. (Random Play) ........56 Adjusting the Receive Volume ....47 Selecting Groups ..........
  • Page 6 Tag Search ........... 65 Direct Up/Down Function ......66 Select the desired Folder (Folder up/down) ..66 iPod/iPhone (Optional) Playback ............68 Searching for a Music File ......68 Searching for a Desired Video File ....68 Percent Search Function ......... 69 Alphabet Skip Function ........
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.
  • Page 8: Notice

    Installation Location Damaged Disc Make sure the ICS-X8 will not be installed in a location subjected Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
  • Page 9: Discs Playable On This Unit

    This will restrict operation of these functions to times when the vehicle is parked. This ensures the focus of the driver’s attention will be on the road and not on the ICS-X8. This has been done for the safety of the driver and passengers.
  • Page 10 Discs that cannot be played Tips for making your own discs ® DVD-ROMs, DVD-RAMs, CD-ROMs (excluding MP3/WMA/ The ICS-X8 plays DVD Video, DivX , Audio CD and has a built AAC files), photo CDs, etc. in MP3/WMA/AAC decoder. The following information is designed to help you create your own...
  • Page 11 • This unit is compatible with discs recorded in the standard DVD-Video format. Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc., • Note that discs not finalized (processed to enable to play on is lost while using this product.
  • Page 12 • The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under licence. • “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”...
  • Page 13: Features

    Features Home Screen and Favorites You can easily switch to the application of your choice from the Home Screen or Favorites. The Home Screen displays icons for applications usable with this unit. Favorites is a shortcut function that displays up to 4 icons on the screen you are using. The icon layout is customizable for your convenience.
  • Page 14: Using The Media View Button

    Using the Media View button You can switch between the Navigation screen and the main screen for the current media source with just one touch. <When the Navigation screen is displaying> Media View button Press Media screen Using the Media Control buttons For operations like moving up or down between songs, in addition to using the operation buttons displayed on the screen, you can also use the Media Control buttons on the unit itself.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    • Screw (M5×8) ..............8 Controllable with Remote Control • Face plate................1 This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control. • AUX/PRE OUT cable ............1 For details, consult your Alpine dealer. Point the optional remote • Camera cable ..............1 control transmitter at the remote control sensor.
  • Page 16: Turning Power On Or Off

    • The unit can be turned on by pressing any button. • The ICS-X8 is a precision device. Careful handling of the unit should Inserting/Ejecting a Disc provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Monitor Viewing Angle

    Switching the Home Screen Page Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle To view the previous page or next page, slide your finger Adjust the monitor’s angle for better visibility. left or right while touching the background (avoiding the application icons). Press The Open/Tilt screen is displayed.
  • Page 18: Using The Favorites Menu

    Deleting an Application Icon Using the Favorites Menu Touch and hold an application icon for at least 2 second. Favorites is a shortcut function that lets you easily switch to the The display changes to Icon Rearrangement mode. “ ” application of your choice.
  • Page 19: Switching Between Simple Mode & Info Mode

    Touch an icon in Favorites or displayed on the Home Switching between Simple Mode & Info screen and drag and drop to the desired location in Favorites. Mode You can select between the Simple mode and Info mode for the main screen display for audio/visual applications.
  • Page 20: Selecting An Item In A List

    (Media View) button guide Selecting an Item in a List Indicates the action that occurs when the (Media View) button is pressed. :Audio/Visual screen To scroll through a list, perform the following operations. :Navigation screen :Phone screen* Touch the screen and slide your finger up and down. * Displayed when transmitting or during a call.
  • Page 21: Radio

    Press Media Control button 2 to choose the Radio tuning mode. DX SEEK Local SEEK MANUAL Display example for Radio main screen • There are two modes you can select for auto tuning, DX and Local: - DX (Distance) mode; Simple mode Both strong and weak stations will be tuned in.
  • Page 22: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tuning to Preset Stations You can tune in the preset stations in memory on either band using its preset number. Touch [Band] repeatedly until the desired band is displayed. Touch any one of the preset buttons that has a station stored to it. Or, when “PRESET”...
  • Page 23: Cd/Mp3/Wma/Aac

    Control buttons 1 or 3. Refer to “Using the Media Control buttons” (page 14). • The ICS-X8 can play back MP3/WMA/AAC files saved to CD or DVD. Use a format compliant with this unit. For further information about playing or storing MP3/WMA/AAC files, refer to pages 24 and 25 before using the unit.
  • Page 24: Random Play)

    File Name Search mode M.I.X. (Random Play) Touch the desired folder name. Touch [ ] during playback. The File name of the selected folder is displayed. The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in a random sequence. Touch the desired file name.
  • Page 25 Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates Order of files Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, what’s expected.
  • Page 26: Dvd

    Display example for DVD-VR main screen Info mode 1/2 Display example for DVD Video main screen Simple mode Info mode 2/2 Info mode 1/2 ® Display example for DivX main screen Info mode Info mode 2/2 Title no. Chapter no. Information display DVD-Video: Audio signal output/Subtitle/Angle...
  • Page 27: Playing A Disc

    The DVD operation screen display Touch the screen while the DVD playback screen is If the ICS-X8 is not installed correctly, the driver will displayed. be able to watch the DVD/TV/Video while driving the The DVD operation screen is displayed.
  • Page 28: If A Menu Screen Appears

    Touch a desired number. If a Menu Screen Appears On DVD mode, menu screens may appear automatically. If this happens, perform the operation described below to start playback. Direct Menu Operations Touch the DVD menu directly. • Some operations cannot be performed depending on the disc. Menu Operations Touch [ ] to delete an entered number.
  • Page 29: Stopping Playback

    Stopping Playback Playing Still Frames (Pausing) Touch [ ] twice or touch and hold [ ] for at least 2 seconds during playback. “ ” indicator is displayed, and playback stops. During playback, Press Media Control button 2 / ). •...
  • Page 30: Selecting Programme/Playlist

    • Only discs containing a Playlist can be displayed. Selecting Programme/Playlist ® DivX You can select the previous or next programme when in programme playback mode. You can select the previous or next playlist in the The file is played repeatedly. (File) playlist playback mode.
  • Page 31: Searching Directly By Chapter Number

    Searching Directly by Chapter Number Searching for a Desired Video File Use this function to easily move to the beginnings of the chapters on the You can select a video file from the list screen. disc. Perform operations during playback, during PRE-STOP or while Touch [ (Search)].
  • Page 32: Switching The Audio Tracks

    ® Switching the Audio Tracks About DivX ® DivX is a codec (software) to compress moving images while maintaining image quality using a highly advanced compression ratio DVDs with multiplex audio or audio languages allow switching the and operating speed. sound during playback.
  • Page 33: Setup

    Setting the Balance/Fader/Subwoofer Setup [Balance/Fader/Subwoofer] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 33). Audio Setup Audio Setup Operation The parking brake must be engaged to access the Setup screen. Attempting to access this screen while driving will display the warning- Unable to operate while driving.
  • Page 34: Setting The Mx (Media Xpander)

    NOKIA Using a USB memory device, the sound settings downloaded from the AUX/AUX3 ALPINE website can be used to configure Time Correction, X-OVER and Parametric EQ settings. • The MX setting can be performed only when a source is currently For details about service and procedures of download, see ALPINE’s...
  • Page 35: Setting Defeat

    • If Preset3 was already saved for Time Correction/X-OVER/ Adjusting the Crossover Settings (X- Parametric EQ, the data will be overwritten. • If two USB memory devices are connected, you can switch between OVER) the two by touching [USB1 2] [USB2 [X-OVER] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Parametric Equalizer Curve (Parametric Eq)

    • When Bass Max EQ is set, the interlinked Parametric EQ settings are Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer also changed. We recommend storing Parametric EQ settings in the Preset in advance. Curve (Parametric EQ) • Touch [Flat] to initialize all values. •...
  • Page 37: About Time Correction

    These values are the time correction values for the different About Time Correction speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers. Time Correction Value List The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the complex speaker placement.
  • Page 38: About The Crossover

    OFF. Otherwise, the settings may not be changed. outside that recommended may cause damage to the speakers. For the recommended crossover frequencies of Alpine speakers, refer to the respective Owner’s Manual. We are not responsible for damage or malfunction of speakers caused...
  • Page 39: Switching Display Modes

    Switching Display Modes Adjusting Brightness Setting item: Display Mode Setting item: Bright Setting contents: WIDE (Initial setting) / CINEMA / NORMAL Setting content: -15 to +15 (Initial setting: 0) You can adjust the brightness between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15). When it reaches the minimum or maximum point, the display shows “MIN”...
  • Page 40: General Setup

    Setting the Clock Display General Setup You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on your preference. General Setup Operation Setting item: Clock Mode Setting contents: 12h (Initial setting) / 24h Setting the Time The parking brake must be engaged to access the General mode screen.
  • Page 41: Setting The Menu Language

    Displaying the Product Information to “General Setup Operation” (page 40). You can view the version information of this product. Make note of this information and refer to it whenever you contact Alpine Tech Support or Setting the BLUETOOTH On/Off an Alpine-authorized dealer.
  • Page 42: Automatic Connection Setting

    Setting the BLUETOOTH Device Touch the desired character code. Select one of 5 paired BLUETOOTH compatible devices that you EU1: ISO 8859-1 previously registered. EU2: ISO 8859-15 Russian: ISO 8859-5 Touch [Set BLUETOOTH Device]. Japanese: CP932 Chinese: GB18030 Touch [Audio] or [HFT] of the device you want to Thai: CP874 connect from the Paired Device list.
  • Page 43: Setting The Brightness Of The Backlighting

    Accurately touch the mark provided in the lower Setting the Brightness of the Backlighting right corner of the screen. This completes adjustment, and returns to the previous Backlighting is provided by a fluorescent light built into the liquid screen. crystal panel. The illumination control adjusts the brightness of the •...
  • Page 44: Remote Sensor Setting

    Remote Sensor Setting Application Setup [Remote Sensor] is selected on the General setup menu in step 3. Refer to “General Setup Operation” (page 40). Application Setup Operation For remote control operation, the remote sensor of the external device (monitor, etc.) can be switched, as you prefer. Setting item: Remote Sensor The parking brake must be engaged to access the Application Setting contents: Front (Initial setting) / Rear...
  • Page 45: Camera Setting

    Display example for rear camera mode Camera Setting Touch [Camera] on the Application setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Application Setup Operation” (page 44). Setting the Camera Input With an optional camera connected, its video is output to the monitor. When the camera is connected, set this item.
  • Page 46: Navigation Setting

    “Application Setup Operation” (page 44). Setting the Navigation Mode Setting the AUX Mode Setting item: AUX In When you connect an optional Alpine navigation system, set it to “On.” Setting contents: Off / On (Initial setting) Setting item: Nav. In Off: AUX source is not displayed.
  • Page 47: Setting The Aux3

    Setting the AUX3 Phone Setting Connection with external input devices is available through the iPod Touch [Phone] on the Application setup menu in step 3. Refer to VIDEO connector. An optional adapter cable is required (standard RCA “Application Setup Operation” (page 44). to 3.5ø...
  • Page 48: Disc Setting

    • As for the language abbreviation, refer to “List of Language Codes” Disc Setting (page 73). Touch [Disc] on the Application setup menu in step 3. Refer to Changing the Country Code Setting “Application Setup Operation” (page 44). Set the country code of which you want to set the rating level (Parental Not settable during DVD Video play.
  • Page 49: Setting The Tv Screen Mode

    Changing the password 16:9 WIDE: Select this when connected to a wide screen TV. This is the 4 Touch [Input] of “Password Change.” factory setting. The numeric keypad screen is displayed. 5 Touch the input screen to enter a new 4-digit password. •...
  • Page 50: Bluetooth Operation

    Touch [Phone] or [BLUETOOTH]. Alpine reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Touch [Change]. The Set BLUETOOTH Device screen is displayed.
  • Page 51: Hands-Free Phone Control

    Touch [Recent Calls]. Hands-Free Phone Control The Recent Calls screen appears. Display example for Call History screen Answering a Call Incoming calls are announced by the received call ring tone and a displayed message (PHONE No., etc.). An incoming call triggers the ringtone and an incoming call display.
  • Page 52: Using Short Cut Dialling To Make A Call

    Using Short Cut Dialling to Make a Call Changing the Voice Output You can assign up to 3 phone numbers for one-touch dialing to make a The voice output for calls is switchable between car speakers and the call easily. For how to assign one-touch dialling, refer to “Assigning as a mobile phone speaker.
  • Page 53: Adding The Phone Book

    Adding the Phone Book Percent Search Function The unit's percent search function can be used to search for phone book, Press the Home button. more efficiently. The Home screen is displayed. Press the Home button. Touch [Phone]. The Home screen is displayed. The phone menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 54 Assigning from the Phone Book. Press the Home button. The Home screen is displayed. Touch [Phone]. Touch [Phone Book]. Touch the phone number you intend to assign as the Short Cut dialling number. The details screen of the Phone book is displayed. Touch [Preset].
  • Page 55: Bluetooth Audio

    BLUETOOTH Audio Playback If a BLUETOOTH compatible mobile phone, portable player, etc. is Press the Home button. connected by wireless, you can play back a song (operation is The Home screen is displayed. controllable from the unit). Touch [BLUETOOTH]. Display example for BLUETOOTH Audio main screen Touch [ ] or [ ] to select the desired track...
  • Page 56: Random Play)

    Switching the Navigation Screen (GROUP) (Optional) (ALL) If an optional Alpine Navigation System is connected to the ICS-X8, the (OFF) Navigation screen can be displayed on this unit. • Operations may differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH Press the Home button.
  • Page 57: Auxiliary Device (Optional)

    Operating Auxiliary Devices (Optional) again. • Setting the AUX name for EXT.DVD, DVD-CHG, DVB-T, and TV To operate devices connected to the AUX terminals of ICS-X8, follow mode displays their individual operation switches and enables the procedure described below. operation. Refer to “Setting the Primary AUX Name” (page 46) and “Setting the Secondary AUX Name”...
  • Page 58: Operating An External Dvd Changer

    Audio] Calls up the Audio Setup screen. (See “Audio Setup Closes key panel. Operation” on page 33) Operating an External DVD Changer Switches the programme/playlist/folder down. Switches the programme/playlist/folder up. To operate an External DVD changer (Optional), set “Setting the Primary AUX Name”...
  • Page 59: About The Dvb-T Operation Screen

    About the DVB-T operation screen Operating a TV When you touch the screen in the DVB-T mode, the operation screen is To operate a TV Receiver (TV) (Optional), set “Setting the Primary displayed. For details on how to operate, refer to the Owner’s Manual of AUX Name”...
  • Page 60: Camera Operation (Optional)

    Guide Display ON/OFF Setting Camera Operation Touch the screen when the image from the camera is (Optional) displayed. The operation screen is displayed on the screen. • After a 5-second time-out, the operation screen returns to the camera display screen. When an optional camera is connected, the view video of camera can be output to the monitor.
  • Page 61 Indication mark meaning <Positions of A, B and C> When the car is put into reverse gear, the monitor switches to the rear about 1 m view camera image. Guides appear to help visualize the car's width and distance from the rear bumper. In the screen, according to the distance guidance marks, the truck seems to be parked about 1 m away (at the position B).
  • Page 62 When there is a steep upward slope behind the car When there is a steep downward slope behind the (example) car (example) <Screen> <Screen> <Situation of the car> Distance guidance marks <Situation of the car> Actual distances Error Error Error Error In the case of a downward slope behind the car, the distance guides are displayed farther from the rear The distance guidance mark represents the distance to a...
  • Page 63: Calibration When Connected To Hce-C300R

    To activate the Calibration Setup Mode of this unit Calibration when connected to HCE- Set the SETUP switch of the control unit to “ON.” C300R Obstacle detection performance adjustment and guidance mark settings of HCE-C300R (REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM) require that camera installation information be entered and calibration performed.
  • Page 64: Usb Memory (Optional)

    Playback USB Memory (Optional) Press the Home button. The Home screen is displayed. Touch [USB1] or [USB2]. This unit can connect to up to 2 USB memory devices. The USB mode is activated and the display changes to the You can play back music files (MP3/WMA/AAC) and video files USB screen.
  • Page 65: Random Play (M.i.x.)

    Touch [ARTISTS]. Searching for a Desired Song The Artists search screen is displayed. Select the desired artist. ICS-X8 can carry out 2 kinds of searches. To Play Back the Artist Directly File/Folder Name Search 1 Touch [ ] of the artist’s name.
  • Page 66: Direct Up/Down Function

    To Search for a Song in the Album of the Artist 1 Touch the desired artist’s name. All albums of the selected artist are displayed. 2 Touch the desired album’s name. All songs of the selected album are displayed. 3 Touch the desired song’s name. The selected song is played back.
  • Page 67: Ipod/Iphone (Optional

    (Optional) You can connect a video-capable iPod to enjoy video as well as music. When the ICS-X8 is connected by the above cable, the controls on the iPod are disabled. • Internet or telephone functions, etc., of the iPhone or iPod touch are not controllable from the unit, but these functions can be controlled using the iPhone or iPod touch itself.
  • Page 68: Playback

    Function” (page 69). ICS-X8. Therefore, a maximum of 64 characters is recommended. • For details on how to scroll through the list, refer to “Selecting an The maximum number of characters for the unit is 64.
  • Page 69: Percent Search Function

    Percent Search Function Direct Up/Down Function This search mode splits all listings, into 10 groups on the Percent search If you touch [ ] of the album name in the search mode, this album will bar. be played back repeatedly. To go to the previous or next Album, use the If you touch and hold the percentage area, the first character of the first Direct Up/Down Function.
  • Page 70: Random Play (Shuffle)

    Random Play (Shuffle) Touch [ ] during playback. The files will be played back in a random sequence. The Shuffle mode switches every time [ ] is touched. Shuffle Songs Shuffle Albums (OFF) Shuffle Songs Shuffle Albums: The songs on each album are played back in proper order.
  • Page 71: Nokia(Optional)

    The screen for the selected application is displayed. • Nokia applications can only be linked to when connected to a Nokia phone that is compatible with this unit. Check the Alpine website for compatible models. • After connecting to a Nokia phone that is compatible with this unit, application icons will appear on the Home screen.
  • Page 72: Product Software Update

    * These functions differ from disc to disc. For details, refer to the disc’s This product use software that can be updated through a USB memory instructions. device. Download the software from the Alpine website and update the product using the USB memory device. Updating this product Check the Alpine website for details on updating.
  • Page 73: List Of Language Codes

    List of Language Codes (For details, see page 48.) Abbre viation Code Language Abbre viation Code Language Abbreviation Code Langua g e Af ar 7369 Inter lingue 8278 Kirundi 6565 6566 Abkhazian 7375 Inupiak 8279 Romanian 6570 Afr ikaans 7378 Indonesian 8285 Russian...
  • Page 74: List Of Country Codes

    List of Country Codes (For details, see page 48.) Country Abbreviation Code Country Abbreviation Code Country Abbreviation Code Andorra 6877 Dominica 7573 Kiribati 6568 6569 United Arab Emirates 6879 Dominican Republic 7577 Comoros 6570 Afghanistan 6890 Algeria 7578 Saint Kitts and Nevis 6571 Antigua and Barbuda 6967...
  • Page 75 Country Abbreviation Code Code Country Abbreviation Code Country Abbreviation 8069 Peru 8374 Svalbard and Jan Mayen 8487 Taiwan, Province of China 8070 French Polynesia 8375 Slovakia 8490 Tanzania, United Republic of 8071 Papua New Guinea 8376 Sierra Leone 8565 Ukraine 8072 Philippines 8377...
  • Page 76: In Case Of Difficulty

    Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is - Make sure the antenna is fully extended; if broken, replace the properly connected, or then consult your authorized Alpine dealer. antenna with a new one.
  • Page 77: If This Message Appears

    If this Message Appears • There are no data in the iPod/iPhone. - Download data to the iPod/iPhone and connect to the ICS-X8. • There are no data in the USB memory. Various messages are displayed on the screen during operation. In - Download data to the USB memory and connect to this unit.
  • Page 78 Playing back a DRM protected DivX File Some operations cannot be performed while displaying the following message. Authorization Error. This player is not authorized to play this video. ® • The version of the DRM protected DivX File is not supported by this unit.
  • Page 79: Specifications

    GPS SECTION Specifications GPS Reception frequency 1575.42 ±1 MHz GPS Reception sensitivity -130 dB max. MONITOR SECTION BLUETOOTH SECTION Screen Size 7.0" LCD Type Transparent type TN LCD BLUETOOTH Specification Bluetooth V2.1+EDR Operation System TFT active matrix Output Power +4 dBm Max. (Power class 2) Number of Picture Elements 1,152,000 pcs.
  • Page 80: Installation And Connections

    Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for unit. When connecting the ICS-X8 to the fuse box, make sure the installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable fuse for the intended circuit of the ICS-X8 has the appropriate control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
  • Page 81: Installation

    Mounting the Microphone. Installation For safe use, make sure of the following: • location is stable and firm. • driver’s view and operations are not obstructed. • microphone is located where the driver’s voice can be easily Caution picked up (on the sun visor, etc.). Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing When you speak into the microphone, you should not have air circulation.
  • Page 82 Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or Ground Lead equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the ICS-X8. Connect all other leads of the ICS-X8 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section.
  • Page 83 • The diagram and the fuse amperage shown above are in the case when ICS-X8 is used individually. • If the switched power (ignition) lead of the ICS-X8 is connected directly to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery, the ICS-X8 draws some current (several hundred milliamperes) even when its switch is placed in the OFF position, and the battery may be discharged.
  • Page 84: Connections

    Connections Antenna REMOTE OUT To remote input lead (Brown) REMOTE IN To remote output lead (Brown) REVERSE To plus side of the back (Orange/White) lamp signal lead of the car CAMERA1 To Rear camera CAMERA2 Not used CAMERA SW Not used Microphone (Included) (Yellow) To Video Output terminal...
  • Page 85 For details about connections, consult your nearest Alpine Remote Control Input Lead (Brown) dealer. Connect the external Alpine product to the remote control USB Connector (USB1) output lead. To USB Memory, iPod/iPhone or Nokia Phone.
  • Page 86: System Example

    System Example Connection of a USB Memory, NOKIA Phone GPS Antenna (Sold separately) KAE-100GPS Nokia Phone (Sold separately) USB connector (USB2) USB connector (USB1) Nokia Phone USB extension cable (I type) connection kit (Included) KCU-230NK (Sold separately) USB extension cable (L type) USB Memory (Sold separately) (Included) •...
  • Page 87 Connection of an External device Camera Connector AUX/PRE OUT Connector To Video Output terminal AUX/PRE OUT cable (Yellow) (Red) DVD Changer (Sold separately) (White) To Audio Output terminal To Video Input terminal (Yellow) (Red) Rear monitor (Sold separately) (White) To Audio Input terminal REMOTE IN REMOTE OUT (Brown)
  • Page 88 Connection of a Mobile Digital TV Receiver and DVD Changer To Video Output terminal DVD Player (sold separately) To Audio Output terminal DVE-5207, etc. Camera Connector iPod VIDEO input connector AUX/PRE OUT Connector AUX/PRE OUT cable To Video Output terminal To Video Input Terminal To Video Output terminal (Yellow)
  • Page 89 Connection of an External Amplifier Power Supply Connector AUX/PRE OUT Connector AUX/PRE OUT cable Amplifier 4 ch (Sold separately) (Red) Input (White) Front speaker (Red) Input Rear speaker (White) Amplifier for subwoofer (Sold separately) (Red) Input (White) Subwoofer REMO REMOTE ON (Blue/White) (Blue/White) REMOTE ON...
  • Page 90 Connection of camera and Alpine Navigation system Camera Connector AUX/PRE OUT Connector AUX/PRE OUT cable RGB Input Terminal Navigation system (Sold separately) PMD-B100E CAMERA 1 Direct rearview camera (sold separately) HCE-C117D, etc. 1 Docking cable (PMD-DOK1E) (sold separately) 4 Camera extension cable (Included with direct...
  • Page 91 Connection of HCE-C300R Camera Connector CAMERA 1 HCE-C300R (Sold separately) REVERSE Camera Control Lead (Orange/White) (Orange/Black) 1 Direct CAMERA Input Connector 2 Monitor connector extension cable (Included with HCE-C300R)
  • Page 92 About the Rules of Bluetooth Electromagnetic Radiation Regulation Country Rules of Electromagnetic Radiation Regulation Thailand This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement.

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