Features
External Device Controls
Features
Digital Media Receiver: The
Alpine iDA-X001 is an in-dash digital media receiver with an AM/FM tuner, a
rear-panel USB input, and a
2.2" high-resolution LCD screen, but no CD slot. You can connect and control an
iPod, 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-X001 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 8-320 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. The USB Memory Device can be searched up to the eighth
hierarchy.
Sound Quality:
The iDA-X001 uses clean digital connections, a 24-bit DAC
(digital-to-analog converter), and dynamic MediaXpander processing to your
compressed music files to restore the full harmonic structure across the full
bandwidth. The MediaXpander makes vocals and instruments sound distinct
regardless of the source.
EQ Presets: In addition to bass
and treble controls, you can select an EQ preset for a variety of musical types.
The EQ presets include: Flat, Rock, Pops, News, Jazz & Blues, Electric Dance,
Hip Hop & Rap, Easy Listening, Country, and Classic.
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 Jog Dial: The iDA-X001
features a large spring-loaded jog 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. The dial can be turned one step
to move through menu items one at a time, or turned two steps and held to change
items continuously. If the Sound Guide beeps are turned on, one beep or two
beeps will sound depending upon the number of steps the dial is turned. A press
of the "Enter" button confirms the highlighted menu item.
Partially Detachable Face: The
portion of the faceplate containing the control buttons and the jog dial is
detachable for security purposes. The 2.2" LCD screen remains attached to the
receiver. A soft cloth pouch is included for carrying your faceplate.
Calendar/Clock Display: Using
the "View" button, you can select the calendar/clock display on the front panel
LCD. The calendar/clock display resembles an older analog flip-down "digital"
display. 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 (and the
button illumination) 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 face button illumination will dim when the vehicle's headlights are
turned on. You can select one of three levels of dimming, or turn off the
dimming feature if desired. 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.
Wallpaper: You can select one
of three display wallpaper backgrounds. Additional display wallpaper can be
downloaded from Alpine's special "i-personalize" website, saved to USB memory,
and uploaded into the head unit.
Optional Wireless Remotes: The
iDA-X001 does not include a remote control. It is compatible with two optional
wireless remotes: RUE-4190 (item # 500RUE4190) and RUE-4202 (500RUE4202).
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The
iDA-X001 has a steering remote control input on the back panel. When used with
the optional SWI-JACK interface (item number 127SWIJACK), you can retain the use
of your factory steering wheel and/or rear seat radio controls when replacing
the factory head unit in select vehicles. The SWI-JACK is compatible with over
95% of the vehicles made from 1986 to the present. Compatible vehicles include
many Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC,
Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln,
Mazda, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saab,
Saturn, Suzuki, Toyota, and Volkswagens and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Please
consult "Outfit My Car" to see if your vehicle is compatible.
External Device Controls
iPod Interface: The iDA-X001 allows you to connect an iPod in two ways: using the supplied USB cable, or with
the optional Full Speed connection cable (500KCE422i). Before connecting an iPod to this unit, you should download the latest available firmware version for your iPod from the Apple iPod website. Only the 5th generation
iPod and 1st and 2nd generation iPod nano can be connected via the USB cable. If
the iPod is connected via USB, you get the fastest speed available, album art
(if available), and a direct digital connection to the unit's 24-bit DAC. If the
iPod is connected via the Full Speed cable, the controls on the iPod are not
functional. 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-X001 is compatible with the following iPod models:
- USB Connection:
- 5th generation iPod
- 1st generation iPod nano
- 2nd generation iPod nano
- iPod classic
- Full Speed Cable Connection:
- 4th generation iPod
- 5th generation iPod
- iPod photo
- iPod mini
- 1st generation iPod nano
- 2nd generation iPod nano
- iPod classic
iPod Playback Modes: During
iPod playback, you can activate any of the following playback modes:
- Random Play Shuffle:
- Shuffle Album: An
album in the iPod is selected at random, and is played back in the album
song order.
- Song: If you select a
song in the search mode, all songs in the selected mode are played back
at random.
- Random Play Shuffle All:
All of the songs in the iPod 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 display can show the following information:
- Song title, Album title, Artist
Title
- Album Cover, Song title (only
when connected via USB)
- Calendar, Clock
iPod Searches: Using the Center
Jog Dial and the "Enter" button, you can easily and quickly search for and
locate songs on your iPod. Using the iPod's individual hierarchy, you can narrow
your search as follows:
| Hierarchy 1 |
Hierarchy 2 |
Hierarchy 3 |
Hierarchy 4 |
| Playlists |
Songs |
--- |
--- |
| Artists |
Albums |
Songs |
--- |
| Albums |
Songs |
--- |
--- |
| Podcasts |
Episodes |
--- |
--- |
| Audiobooks* |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Genres |
Artists |
Albums |
Songs |
| Composers |
Albums |
Songs |
--- |
| Songs |
--- |
--- |
--- |
*only when connected via USB
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 folder and file name and elapsed time.
You can repeat the current track or current folder, and play the tracks in the
current folder or all of the tracks in the USB memory in random order.
USB Adapter Ready: If you need a second
USB input, you can use the optional KCA-620M USB adapter (item number
500KCA620M). With the adapter, you can connect and control other MP3 players
that have USB connections. In addition, if you have MP3s stored on a USB thumb
drive, you can select and play those files from the head unit.
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 KCA-300BT Bluetooth adapter (item number 500KCE300B), 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-X001
can receive HD Radio signals, including multicast broadcasts, when the
TUA-T550HD HD Radio Tuner Module (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-X001 is compatible with Alpine Ai-NET CD changers, including MP3-compatible
changers such as the CHA-S634 (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).
