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Features
External Device Controls
Features
Digital Media Receiver: The
Alpine iDA-X300 is an in-dash digital media receiver with an AM/FM tuner, a
rear-panel USB input, and a
2-line 2.2" LCD screen, but no CD slot. You can connect and control an
iPod (iPod Full Speed cable included), a USB "thumb" drive, and a CD changer, and the unit is HD Radio ready,
Bluetooth ready, and Satellite radio ready.
CEA-2006 Compliant: The
specifications given by Alpine for the built-in amplifier comply with the
CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power testing and measurement standards from the
Consumer Electronics Association. All manufacturers who comply with the standard
can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.
MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The
iDA-X300 can play MP3, WMA, and AAC files stored on a USB Memory device (also
known as a "thumb drive") or in a compatible CD changer. MP3 files can be
recorded with bit rates of 32-320 kbps, WMA files can have 16-320 kbps bit rates,
and AAC files can have 8-576 kbps.
File/Folder Name Search: During
MP3/WMA/AAC playback, you can activate the search mode to locate a specific
folder or file by name.
Sound Quality: The
iDA-X300 uses clean digital connections and a 24-bit
DAC (digital-to-analog converter).
Bass and Treble Controls: The head unit features independent
Bass and Treble controls that allow you to adjust each setting +/-14 dB in 2 dB
steps. The center frequencies are adjustable (60, 80, 100, and 200 Hz for bass
and 10, 12.5, 15, and 17.5 kHz for treble) and the bass bandwidth is adjustable
(from narrow to wide in four steps).
Switchable Pre-out: The preamp output can be switched from
"Front" to a non-fading subwoofer preamp output with a variable level of 0 to
+15. When the subwoofer is activated in the Setup menu, the pre-out is switched
at the same time. When the subwoofer is deactivated, the pre-out is switched
back to a front channel output.
HPF: The high pass filter (HPF) removes the lower bass from the front
and rear speaker outputs. HPF options are 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz,
and off.
Optional Auxiliary Input: With the
optional KCA-121B Ai-NET/RCA interface cable or KCA-410C Versatile Link
Terminal, you can input audio from an auxiliary source unit, such as a TV, VCR
or portable unit.
Center Dial: The iDA-X300
features a large dial near the center of the faceplate. You
can turn the dial in either direction to navigate through the function menus and
the music tracks as they appear on the display. A press
of the Enter in the center of the dial confirms the highlighted menu item.
Calendar/Clock Display: Using
the View button, you can select the calendar/clock display on the front panel
LCD. The clock can be set to 12 or 24 hour display, and the calendar can be
displayed as M/D/Y (month/day/year), D/M/Y, or Y/M/D. When the calendar/clock
display is given display priority, the time and date are displayed even after
the unit is turned off. The calendar/clock
display can be turned on or off with the View button when the unit is powered off.
Display Dimmer: The LCD screen
and the button illumination will dim when the vehicle's headlights are
turned on. You can also turn the dimmer off in the menu if you prefer.
Note: The orange illumination wire in the
supplied wiring harness must be connected to the vehicle's headlight circuit in
order for the dimming feature to work.
Mounting Angle: If mounted
at an angle, it should not exceed 35° (above horizontal).
Optional Wireless Remotes: The
iDA-X300 does not include a remote control. It is compatible with two optional
wireless remotes; RUE-4190 (item number 500RUE4190) and RUE-4202 (item number 500RUE4202).
External Device Controls
iPod Interface: The iDA-X300 allows you to connect and
control an iPod using the included Full Speed connection cable. Before
connecting an iPod to this unit, you should download the latest available
firmware version for your iPod from the Apple iPod website.
As of 2/14/08, 4th generation
and newer iPods are compatible. The controls on the iPod are not
functional when connected. The iDA-X300 does not support any video
transfer. You can quickly and easily search through all of the music contained
on your iPod through Playlist, Artist, or Album searches. You can view Artist,
Album, Song Information and Song Number right on the head unit's display. The
iDA-X300 is compatible with the following iPod models:
- Full Speed Cable Connection:
- 4th generation iPod
- iPod mini
- 5th generation iPod
- 1st generation iPod nano
- 2nd generation iPod nano
- 3rd generation iPod nano
- 4th generation iPod nano
- iPod classic (80/120/160GB)
- 1st generation iPod touch
- 2nd generation iPod touch
Note: This unit will not charge the iPod 2nd generation touch
or iPod 4th generation nano.
iPod Playback Modes: During
iPod playback, you can activate any of the following playback modes:
- Random Play:
- Shuffle Album: An
album in the iPod is selected at random, and is played back in the album
song order.
- Song: All songs in the currently selected mode are played back
in random order.
- Repeat Play: A single song
is repeatedly played back.
iPod Display: Using the View
button, you can change the receiver's front panel display during iPod playback.
The 2-line display can show the following information:
- Track number and elapsed time
- Song title and artist
- Song title and Album title
- Date and Time
iPod Searches: Using the center volume/enter knob you can easily and quickly search for and
locate songs on your iPod. Search by playlist, artist, album, song, composer,
genre, podcast, and audiobook. You can also skip through all your music files by
percentage, in 10% steps.
USB Memory Mode: You can play
MP3, WMA, or AAC files stored on a USB memory device. During playback, the
display shows song, album, and artist title, and elapsed time. If no tag
information exists, the display shows the track number and elapsed time. The
iDA-X300 has a bank function that automatically divides the songs on a USB
device into groups of 1,000, enabling quick skipping over many songs at once.
The maximum recognizable number of banks is 10 (10,000 songs). You can repeat the current track or current folder, and play the tracks in the
current folder or all of the tracks in the current memory bank in random order.
Satellite Radio Ready: There
are several options for connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio
receiver to this receiver:
Bluetooth Interface Ready: With
the optional KCE-350BT Bluetooth adapter (item number 500KCE350B), you can make
and receive calls hands-free on your Bluetooth-capable cellular phone, and
communicate through a microphone (included with the Bluetooth interface) and
your vehicle's speakers. In addition to the wireless connection and hands-free
operation, you also get caller ID, phone book access, and on-screen call
information.
HD Radio Ready: The iDA-X300
can receive HD Radio signals, including multicast broadcasts, when the
TUA-T550HD HD Radio Tuner Module (item number 500TUAT550) is connected via the Ai-NET
connector. The digital seek function allows you to search for only HD Radio
stations if you prefer.
CD Changer Controls: The iDA-X300 is compatible with Alpine
Ai-NET CD changers, including MP3-compatible changers such as the CHA-S634 (item
number 500CHAS634). During playback, the LCD will display the disc and track
numbers and elapsed time, plus, if CD Text exists, the Disc Name and Track Name.
For MP3 discs, the Song, Album, and Artist titles and elapsed time will be
displayed. During CD changer playback, you can repeat the current song, current
folder (if MP3 disc), or current disc. You can also play tracks in the current
disc, current folder (if MP3 disc) or all the tracks in the current CD magazine
in random order. During MP3 disc playback, you can activate the search mode to
locate a specific folder or file by name.
External Processor Controls:
This unit can control an Alpine multi-channel sound processor, such as the
PXA-H701 (item number 500PXAH701).
